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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
philadelphia 76ers all-star center joel embiid returned with a vengeance from an orbital fracture and is intent on making things painful for the miami heat. embiid and the third-seeded 76ers look to take a 3-1 lead in the eastern conference first-round series on saturday in miami.

embiid had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists in thursday's 128-108 trouncing of the heat after missing the previous 10 games, including the first two of the playoff series. "i am proud of what he did on the court and the professionalism he showed," 76ers coach brett brown said of embiid, who also knocked down three 3-point baskets. the sixth-seeded heat had few answers on how to defend embiid and coach erik spoelstra is aghast over the high number of points allowed (an average of 129) in his team's two losses in the series. "it's clear the first game and the third game were played on their terms," spolestra told reporters. "we do not want this to be a crawl. not that's how we play either, but we certainly don't want these crawling into 130s. that's definitely in their wheelhouse and we paid the price for that."

tv: 2:30 p.m. et, tnt, nbcs philadelphia, fs sun (miami)
about the 76ers: embiid is adjusting to wearing a mask to protect the healing eye bone and understands he will be sporting it for at least the rest of this series. "it was annoying," embiid told reporters. "but that was the only way i could play in this game, if i wore the mask and protected my face with goggles. i had to work through it and i did." philadelphia is also receiving superb contributions from backup shooting guard marco belinelli, who had 21 points in game 3 and is averaging 20.7 in the series.

about the heat: center hassan whiteside has been a complete nonfactor in the series with averages of 13.3 minutes, 3.7 points and four rebounds. whiteside accumulated four fouls in just 13 minutes of action in game 3 and again drew criticism for his latest subpar effort, and spoelstra said getting him back on track for game 4 is a huge priority. "he might not necessarily put up the numbers, but it's part of my job to figure it out and figure out how he can get to his strengths and be an impact player for us," spoelstra told reporters. "it starts with the defense, the rebounding. it's a lot of responsibilities for us offensively. i'll spend some time working that out."
buzzer beaters
1. sixers pf dario saric has scored at least 20 in all three games and made 11-of-23 3-point attempts while averaging 21.3 points.
2. miami pg goran dragic tallied 23 points in game 3 for his second straight 20-point effort.

3. philadelphia rookie pg ben simmons is averaging 20 points, 10 rebounds, 9.7 assists and two steals during the series.

prediction: heat 109, 76ers 105

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
anthony davis and the new orleans pelicans are one victory away from completing a stunning yet dominating four-game sweep. the sixth-seeded pelicans look to finish off their demolition of the third-seeded portland trail blazers on saturday when the western conference first-round series resumes in new orleans.

new orleans dismantled the trail blazers in game 3 and led by as many as 33 points in the convincing 119-102 victory. coach alvin gentry and veteran point guard rajon rondo both emphasized that the pelicans need to close it out in game 4 as the franchise looks to reach the second round for the first time since 2008. portland seemingly has no answers on how to stop new orleans and is focused on avoiding the sweep and then letting things play out. "we've got to figure it out," shooting guard cj mccollum told reporters. "dig deep, understand that it still can be a long series if we can get a win here and get back home."

tv: 5 p.m. et, tnt, nbcs northwest (portland), fs new orleans
about the trail blazers: the guard-oriented offense isn't working well with star damian lillard struggling and mccollum's 9-of-16 shooting in game 3 representing his best effort of the series. mccollum scored 22 points in game 3 and is averaging 21 in the series, while lillard scored a series-high 20 in game 3 but is a dismal 18-of-55 shooting through three games. "as much as they've played well and we haven't, three games to zero, that doesn't mean that it's over with," lillard insisted to reporters on friday. "that don't mean that we walk around here defeated. we just gotta get one. the series can change after one game, especially going back home."

about the pelicans: forward nikola mirotic is enjoying a superb series and is averaging 21 points after exploding for 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting in game 3. mirotic has made 11 3-pointers while averaging nine rebounds, 2.3 blocked shots and 1.7 steals in the series and the trail blazers seem to have no answer on how to handle the trio of davis, guard jrue holiday and mirotic, who was acquired from the chicago bulls at the end of january after demarcus cousins (achilles) was lost for the season. "i knew i was capable to have games like this, but i never want to force any shots and always want to play simple, play for my teammates the same way they play for me," mirotic told reporters after game 3. "i just want to show them they were right to bring me here."
buzzer beaters
1. davis is averaging 28.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.3 steals in the series.

2. portland swingman evan turner (toe) is questionable after missing game 4.

3. new orleans recorded 16 steals while forcing 24 turnovers in game 3.

prediction: pelicans 115, trail blazers 110

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Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
houston rockets guard james harden is likely to take home his first nba mvp trophy this season and is the best player on the team with the best record in the league, but he is not the whole team. the rockets will take any offense they can get from harden when they try to push their lead in the best-of-seven first-round series to 3-0 when they visit the minnesota timberwolves on saturday.

harden went 2-of-18 from the floor in game 2 but houston still managed to post a 102-82 win as the nba's leading scorer in the regular season (30.4) turned it up on the defensive end. "i'm more happy than anybody right now, believe it or not, just because i'm not really worried about my shot," harden told reporters. "i had those same shots in game 1, and they went in. in game 3, i'll shoot those same shots. ... i just tried to make an impact on the game in other ways, not just offensively. happy we got the win." minnesota is struggling to get all-star karl-anthony towns involved in the offense, and the center totaled 13 points on 5-of-18 shooting in the first two games after averaging 21.3 points during the regular season. "you want to win badly but you dwell too much on the past, you forget that you've got to take care of the present," towns told reporters. "you've got to move on. we came in, we had a great practice, great focus, great concentration. i think we're ready to go tomorrow."
tv: 7:30 p.m. et, espn, at&t sportsnet southwest (houston), fs north (minnesota)
about the rockets: houston's supporting cast stepped up to help harden on wednesday, with houston native gerald green coming off the bench for 21 points and trevor ariza adding 15. "i know how hard they work," harden told reporters of his teammates. "it might not go good all the time just because me and chris (paul) dominate the ball a lot. ... when i have bad shooting nights and they back me up, that's what it's about. i'm proud of those guys and they continue to work. they continue to focus on the right things to do and great things always happen when you have that mindset." paul added 27 points and eight assists in game 2.
about the timberwolves: minnesota remains confident despite being in an 0-2 hole and is excited to play the franchise's first home playoff game since game 5 of the western conference finals in 2004. "it feels good," timberwolves swingman andrew wiggins told reporters after friday's practice. "houston took care of business up there and now we've got to do the same up here. i know the fans will be excited, the atmosphere will be crazy and the whole team, we're confident. we're ready." wiggins led minnesota's starters and was one of only three players on the team to score in double figures with 13 points in game 2.
buzzer beaters
1. the rockets are shooting 29.2 percent from 3-point range in the series.

2. minnesota sf nemanja bjelica scored a team-high 16 points in wednesday's game 2 after going scoreless in game 1.

3. houston sg eric gordon is 6-of-23 from the floor in the series, including 3-of-17 from 3-point range.

prediction: rockets 106, timberwolves 104

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Preview and Predictions 04-23-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
the utah jazz took homecourt advantage behind rookie star donovan mitchell with a win at oklahoma city in game 2. the jazz will try to hold onto that advantage when they host the thunder in game 3 of the best-of-seven western conference first-round series on saturday.

utah dropped game 1 and fell behind in game 2 before outscoring oklahoma city 28-16 in the fourth quarter to steal a 102-95 victory. "as much as anything, i think our team stayed together," jazz coach quin snyder told reporters. "there was a determination, and we felt like we just needed to rely on our defense - and that's what we did. obviously, donovan's aggressiveness on the offensive end fueled us there." the veteran thunder aren't panicking after one loss and understand the ebbs and flows of a playoff series. "it's all about kind of just understanding the situation that we're in," oklahoma city forward carmelo anthony told reporters. "in the playoffs, in these types of situations where you win one, you lose one, i've seen times where people just panic and start overthinking and things like that. when i go back and look at the game and recap and watch the film, utah did a great job in game 2, but i think we beat ourselves by not doing the small things."
tv: 10 p.m. et, espn, fs oklahoma, at&t sportsnet rocky mountain (utah)
about the thunder: anthony is off to a slow start in his first playoff series with oklahoma city and is 11-of-31 from the floor through two games. "there's things that we can correct, things that we have to correct, things that we will correct," anthony said. " on to the next game. we threw the first punch, they punched us back tonight and now we have to go on the road and get a win at their place. that's the mindset." small forward paul george, who dubbed himself "playoff p," went 6-of-21 from the field in the loss.
about the jazz: mitchell got some help in game 2 from backcourt mate ricky rubio, who collected 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds after struggling to 5-of-18 from the floor in game 1. "i was looking for my shot too much," rubio told reporters after the win. "in game 1, i was over-aggressive. i didn't look to get my teammates involved. tonight, i did a better job of looking for my teammates and i took shots when they were open. i had to remember that we play as a team, and that was our strength." the backcourt production was matched up front by rudy gobert and derrick favors, who combined for 33 points and 31 rebounds.
buzzer beaters

1. mitchell's 55 points are the most for a rookie for a rookie guard in his first two playoff games, surpassing the 53 points scored by michael jordan.

2. oklahoma city pg russell westbrook recorded a double-double in each of the first two games.

3. utah pf jonas jerebko scored 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting in game 2 after going scoreless in game 1.

prediction: jazz 113, thunder 102

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New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
the tampa bay lightning would like to match their defensive performance from last time out and close out the visiting new jersey devils when the teams meet for game 5 of the eastern conference first-round series saturday afternoon. the lightning held the devils to a 5-on-3 power-play goal and limited the opportunities for hart trophy candidate taylor hall in a 3-1 victory wednesday that gave them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

tampa bay's nikita kucherov recorded a pair of goals to go along with an assist wednesday, pushing his point total to nine for the series, and the lightning hope to continue getting major contributions from their top players to end the devils' season. "they're going to put up a great fight," tampa bay defenseman dan girardi said friday. "we need to be ready for their intensity at the start. it's not a wait and see game. we have to make sure we dictate the play the first five (minutes), get our crowd behind us and create some energy from it." new jersey needs to find a spark offensively as hall (six) and rookie defenseman will butcher (three) are the only players with more than two points in the first four games, but the devils have thrived in the underdog role this season and a road win saturday would apply plenty of pressure. "i've got a lot of competitors in that room," new jersey coach john hynes told the star ledger. "i got guys with a lot of pride, guys that have had that pushback all year long - guys that have been counted out and they always respond."
tv: 3 p.m. et, nbc or nbc sports network, tva 2
about the devils: new jersey has had plenty of chances on the power play, especially in the last two games, but is 3-for-18 with the man advantage in the series and two of their goals came with a 5-on-3 skater advantage. "just couldn't find some lanes. i think we were fighting it a little bit," devils center travis zajac told reporters after game 4. "we'll bounce back. we've got some good players on (the power play), and it will be a factor next game for us." defenseman sami vatanen, who averaged more than 23 minutes of ice time in the first three games, did not travel with the team after suffering an upper-body injury in game 4 - but has not been ruled out for saturday.
about the lightning: kucherov also became a physical force in wednesday's win as his hit knocked vatanen out of the game and he avoided a suspension when the league deemed the first contract was to the shoulder. "kuch (wednesday) flexed his muscles," coach jon cooper told reporters. "... when you're playing both sides of the puck, you're contributing offensively, defensively, you're physical, you're engaged, it does nothing but lift our team." vezina trophy finalist andrei vasilevskiy has been outstanding in the series, stopping 133 of the 142 shots he has faced for a .937 save percentage and 2.26 goals-against average.
overtime

1. hall was held to one shot on net in game 4 after collecting 17 in the first three contests of the series and impressive rookie c nico hischier also had one.

2. kucherov is slated to play his 50th playoff game saturday and needs one point to tie vincent lecavalier (52) for second in franchise history for postseason scoring.

3. tampa bay rw ryan callahan (upper-body), who missed the last two contests, practiced fully friday and is a game-time decision for saturday.

prediction: lightning 4, devils 1

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
alex ovechkin thrilled washington capitals fans when his guarantee rang true of the eastern conference first-round series being even at two wins apiece against the columbus blue jackets when it returns to the district of columbia for game 5 on saturday afternoon. while ovechkin altered the course of the series, the capitals hope to change the narrative of the road team emerging victorious in all four contests thus far.

washington's top line quieted nationwide arena in thursday's 4-1 victory, with evgeny kuznetsov collecting a goal and three assists while ovechkin notched his third straight multi-point performance by joining tom wilson in registering one of each to make good on his guarantee. "there was no other option," goaltender braden holtby said of the team's mindset to even the series. "our goal is to win a stanley cup, and that's what we viewed as our best chance after losing the first two. we've been a confident group all year - i think that's been our strongest asset - so i don't think we've ever doubted ourselves." now that doubt may shuffle over to columbus, which saw its first series lead in franchise history erased on home ice after the team "laid an egg" in game 4 -- in the estimation of coach john tortorella. "it seems like the home rink isn't too kind right now in the series. hopefully we can jump on them in their barn again," captain nick foligno said.
tv: 3 p.m. et, nbc or nbc sports network, sportsnet, tvas
about the blue jackets: cam atkinson and former calder trophy recipient artemi panarin saw their respective 12- and eight-game point streaks come to a halt on thursday, with the latter looking out of sorts with two penalties after being whistled for just 26 penalty minutes in 81 contests this season. boone jenner scored his team's lone goal in game 4, but the 24-year-old has lamented his team's slow starts after surrendering the first tally in each contest this series. "we want to score the first one, obviously," jenner said. "it hasn't been like that, but i think our starts have been there. (on thursday), i don't think it was. that first period, we didn't get much pressure on them and kind of played into their hands a little bit."
about the capitals: defenseman john carlson has continued his torrid pace following a career-best 68 points (15 goals, 53 assists) during the regular season with an nhl-high seven of his eight points coming on the power play. "he always raises his game in playoffs. ... pressure doesn't affect him and that's one of his biggest assets and i think that's why we lean on him so heavy in playoffs," holtby said of the 28-year-old, who is riding a six-game point streak (one goal, nine assists) and has logged 28:10 of ice time in the series. t.j. oshie scored in the second period on thursday to give washington a power-play goal in each of its first four contests in the series and improve to 10-for-29 in the last seven games.
overtime
1. washington lw andre burakovsky will miss the remainder of this series after undergoing "minor surgery" for an upper-body injury sustained after a hit from jenner in game 2, coach barry trotz said.
2. columbus c alexander wennberg (upper body) skated on friday morning but is uncertain to play in game 5.

3. nine of the last 13 games in the all-time series between the two teams have been decided by a single goal.

prediction: capitals 3, blue jackets 2

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Preview and Predictions 04-21-2018

20th April 2018 by Gracenote
the last time original six rivals boston and toronto met in the postseason, the bruins needed a miraculous comeback in the final minutes of game 7 before ousting the maple leafs in overtime. five years later, toronto is in position of needing a miracle comeback of its own, trailing the eastern conference best-of-seven series 3-1 heading into saturday's game 5 at boston's td garden.

the maple leafs can look to the past for inspiration -- they also trailed the series 3-1 in 2013 before blowing a two-goal lead in the final 90 seconds of game 7 -- but they are lamenting a missed opportunity in thursday's 3-1 setback against a bruins team missing its top-line center. "when (patrice) bergeron didn't play tonight, you're set up pretty good," toronto coach mike babcock said. "you've got to find a way to win. this is in our building. you've got to win." bergeron skated on his own friday, which was called a "positive" by coach bruce cassidy, who said he will make a decision on the four-time selke trophy winner's status at saturday's morning skate. bergeron's line accounted for 20 points in the first two games at td garden as boston steamrolled toronto by a combined 12-4 margin.
tv: 8 p.m. et, nbc, cbc, sportsnet, tvas (toronto)
about the maple leafs: toronto will receive a boost with the return of center nazem kadri, a 32-goal scorer during the regular season who received a three-game suspension for a dangerous hit on boston's tommy wingels in the series opener. "it's exciting to get back in," kadri said. "i've been champing at the bit the last couple of games here. it has been hard to watch knowing you could be out there trying to help and trying to make an impact. i'm just happy the time has come." kadri's return will mean a demotion for tomas plekanec, who scored the team's only goal thursday -- his first since he was acquired from montreal.
about the bruins: bergeron, who is up for his fifth selke trophy as the game's best defensive forward, collected five assists in the first two games, but with riley nash taking his place, brad marchand scored a goal and david pastrnak continued his brilliant play with two assists to bump his series point total up to 11. goaltender tuukka rask has been overshadowed by the offensive exploits through much of the series but he answered the bell in game 4 by turning aside 31 of 32 shots in what marchand termed a "phenomenal game. he's one of the best goalies in the world and he gives us an opportunity to win every night."
overtime

1. maple leafs f auston matthews has been held off the scoresheet in three of the four games.

2. marchand has four goals and 10 points in seven matchups versus toronto this season.

3. maple leafs f leo komarov skated thursday but has missed the past two games.

prediction: bruins 4, maple leafs 2

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #3 - AQUEDUCT - 2:21 PM EASTERN POST
The Woodhaven Stakes
8½ FURLONGS OUTER TURF THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#5 SAND DANCER
#4 FIFTY
#2 ARCHAGGELOS
#3 NINE ROUTE

Well folks, this race is named for the geographical area, Woodhaven, here in Queens, New York which became the site of two racetracks: the Union Course (1821) and the Centerville (1825). Union Course was a nationally famous racetrack situated in the area now bounded by 78th Street, 82nd Street, Jamaica Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Aqueduct Racetrack, in Ozone Park, is bordered by Woodhaven. Here in the 4th running of "The Haven," #5 SAND DANCER, the overall speed leader in this field racing at, or about, 8½ furlongs on the grass, has turned in a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his last five starts, hitting the board in three of those efforts. #4 FIFTY has posted a pair of "POWER RUN WINS" in his last three starts, including his "maiden-breaker" in his 2nd race back. Jockey Manuel Franco and Trainer Linda Rice send him to the post ... they've hit the board with 64% of their entries saddled as a team to date, winning at a highly respectable 30% clip!

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Aqueduct
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Optional Claiming - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $66000 Class Rating: 79

FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $80,000. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER AT A MILE OR OVER ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE OTHER THAN


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# 9 PAUSEFORTHECAUSE 3/1

# 10 FLAT CALM 6/1

# 1 PURELY LUCKY 4/1

PAUSEFORTHECAUSE should be supported as the wager in here. Should compete solidly in the early pace contest which bodes well with this group of horses in this race. Is a contender - given the 79 Equibase Speed Fig from her most recent race. The average Equibase class rating alone makes this entrant a contender. PURELY LUCKY - Well above average win clip at this distance/surface. Is difficult not to consider based on Equibase Speed Figs which have been very strong - 72 avg - of late.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs
Delta Downs - Race 2

Daily Double (Races 2-3) / Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Superfecta (.10 min.)


Trial • 330 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 82 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 6:40P
QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLD QUARTER HORSE FOALS OF 2016 WHICH HAVE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO THE OLD SOUTH FUTURITY. $300 DUE AT TIME OF ENTRY TO TRIALS. LATE PAYMENT: $2,000 TO ENTER THE TRIALS PRIOR TO TIME OF ENTRIES CLOSING. WEIGHT: 122 LBS. (ALL FINAL PAYMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL NOMINATIONS MUST BE ON ACCOUNT WITH THE HORSEMEN'S BOOKKEEPER PRIOR TO 10:30 A.M. THE DAY OF ENTRY TO TRIALS. CASH OR CASHIER CHECK ONLY!).
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MIA JET IN: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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Unknown Running Style: CUERVO ON ICE (10/1) [Jockey: Balthazar Connor - Trainer: Terrazas III Arturo], JESSIES WICKED ONE (15/1) [Jockey: Villatoro Noe - Trainer: Rubalcava Martin], GJB SHZA QUICK TRICK (3/1) [Jockey: Vivanco Luis L - Trainer: Ellis

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Allowance - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $19200 Class Rating: 77

FOR FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A STATE BRED RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OPTIONAL, OR STARTER. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MARCH 21 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 21 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR


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# 7 MISSES KNIGHT 2/1

# 6 BLUEMOONOFSARATOGA 6/1

# 4 SING FOR BEAUTY 3/1

I've got to go with MISSES KNIGHT. Will likely be one of the leaders of the pack going into the midpoint of the competition. Is a key contender - given the 73 speed rating from her most recent race. Her 75 average has this mare with among the best Equibase speed figs in this race. BLUEMOONOFSARATOGA - Could provide positive profits based on very good recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 71. Trainer boasts strong win figs at this distance and surface. SING FOR BEAUTY - The average Equibase class rating alone makes this entrant a solid contender. With a very good 70 Equibase Speed Fig last time out, will clearly be a factor in this outing.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #9 - Post: 4:39pm - Starter Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 97

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 MONSAJEM PERVADE (ML=8/1)
#8 UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (ML=5/2)
#4 AZTEC WARRIOR (ML=3/1)
#2 RENO JOHNNY (ML=8/1)
#3 BOTTLE SERVICE (ML=10/1)


MONSAJEM PERVADE - The jockey and conditioner combination have a profitable ROI when they join forces. I just may give this one a good shot. Should improve off last race where he did run out of the money, but was within 5 lengths at the finish line. UNEXPECTED JOURNEY - I have to figure Mathis is making a good move here. This gelding can only be aided by the shorter distance. Speed ratings on the grass point to this entrant as a legit contender. Has the best in the field for this distance and surface. This gelding is in fine form, having run a nice race on March 30th, finishing second. AZTEC WARRIOR - Running 1 mile on the turf, you've have to look at horse's turf figures. This thoroughbred has the tops in the bunch. The 95 most recent race rating looks strong in the TrackMaster PPs. Running on the grass today, you should review a horse's class. This one has the top number in the bunch. RENO JOHNNY - This rider and trainer's horses have been producing a positive ROI. I have to like this gelding's chances of winning at the shorter distance. Look for this one to go all the way home at some decent odds in today's race. Ran fifth in last race, but not more than five from the lead at the end. BOTTLE SERVICE - This horse brings in a lot of money per race. Uppermost in this event. I like when a horse wins after shipping in from elsewhere. It shows that they really like the track here. I'll take this gelding to win again. This gelding is certainly on the improve with speed ratings of 78, 81, 92 last three out.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 DECLASSIFIED (ML=9/2),

DECLASSIFIED - Most unsatisfactory speed rating last time around the track at Golden Gate Fields at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this questionable contender will improve too much in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 MONSAJEM PERVADE is the play if we get odds of 6/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,5] Box [3,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,8] with [4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] Total Cost: $24

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
[4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] with [2,3,4,5,8] Total Cost: $72

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Gulfstream Park - Race #2 - Post: 1:09pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 OPENING REMARK (ML=8/1)
#9 FOREVER DI (ML=10/1)


OPENING REMARK - I believe this horse isn't a natural sprinter. Routing is his best game and those last two sprints should have him set for a big run today. Great chance for this pony. Strong late speed and should have good position. Finished fourth at Gulfstream Park last out. Was close at the end and at odds of 8/1 in this event, he looks like a possible contender. FOREVER DI - Gelding won at this class and distance on November 25th at Gulfstream Park West.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 TAKEN TO CHURCH (ML=7/2), #3 ILLUSTRIOUS SON (ML=9/2), #10 GRAN CHIEF (ML=5/1),

TAKEN TO CHURCH - Hard to back the favorite when he continues to lose as the favorite. This entrant hasn't been on the track since March 29th. Not even any morning drills. ILLUSTRIOUS SON - This horse doesn't have a winning demeanor. Quite often finishes near the winner. GRAN CHIEF - This vulnerable equine showed very little last time out of the box finishing seventh. Don't see any chance of a reversal of fortune in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #4 OPENING REMARK on top if we're getting at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 1

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Place Pick All Starts Here/Superfecta (.10 cent minimum) $1 Early Double / $1 Pick Four


Claiming $2,500 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 74 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 6:00P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 21 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500 (MAIDEN RACES AND RACES FOR $2,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * WHATAHANDSOMECAT: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position . Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MAJESTIC ENDEAVOR: Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. BONMONT: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
1
WHATAHANDSOMECAT
6/1

9/2
3
MAJESTIC ENDEAVOR
6/1

5/1
4
BONMONT
2/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
BONMONT
4

2/1
Front-runner
74

66

87.0

55.2

49.2
1
WHATAHANDSOMECAT
1

6/1
Front-runner
87

78

74.6

60.8

55.3
3
MAJESTIC ENDEAVOR
3

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
83

70

62.2

70.6

64.1
2
LOVE YOUR LIFE
2

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
71

66

60.6

57.8

49.3
5
INDY'S DYNAMO
5

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
72

71

57.2

63.8

53.8
6
SUNDAY PULPIT
6

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
76

65

45.0

66.8

61.3

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, April 21


Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 951-952
April 21, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.163
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 15.765
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-220
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-220); Under

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
April 21, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Brault) 14.720
Philadelphia
(Nola) 17.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-175); Over

Miami @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
April 21, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 12.390
Milwaukee
(Suter) 15.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-170); Under

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
April 21, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.588
Atlanta
(Teheran) 14.517
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-150); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Colorado

Game 959-960
April 21, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Darvish) 16.429
Colorado
(Andrson) 13.253
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); Under

San Diego @ Arizona

Game 961-962
April 21, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 14.328
Arizona
(Godley) 15.686
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-185); Under

Washington @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
April 21, 2018 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strsburg) 16.098
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 14.861
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-115); Under

Toronto @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
April 21, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 17.455
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 15.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+140); Over

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 967-968
April 21, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 13.918
Detroit
(Fiers) 15.484
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-120); Under

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
April 21, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.660
Baltimore
(Tillman) 14.740
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-180); Over

Minnesota @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
April 21, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.303
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.428
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+115); Under

Houston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
April 21, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 00.000
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston

Dunkel Pick:
Houston
( );

Seattle @ Texas

Game 975-976
April 21, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 16.105
Texas
(Colon) 15.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-155); Under

Boston @ Oakland

Game 977-978
April 21, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 20.210
Oakland
(Manaea) 16.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-150); Over

San Francisco @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
April 21, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Holland) 14.317
LA Angels
(Rchards) 15.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-200); Over

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MLB

Saturday, April 21


National League
Pirates (12-8) @ Phillies (12-7)
Brault is 1-1, 5.63 in three starts this season (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 1-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Nola is 1-1, 2.22 in his first four ’18 starts (under 3-1).
5-inning record: 1-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Pirates lost four of their last five games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Phillies won nine of their last 11 games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Mets (14-5) @ Braves (11-8)
deGrom is 2-0, 3.60 in four starts this season (over 4-0).
5-inning record: 3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Teheran is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts (over 2-2)
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-4

Mets lost four of their last seven games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Atlanta is 7-4 at home this season; eight of their last 12 games stayed under.

Marlins (5-14) @ Brewers (12-9)
Urena is 0-3, 5.57 in four starts this season (over 2-2).
5-inning record: 0-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Suter is 0-2, 5.28 in his last three starts (over 2-1-1)
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Marlins lost eight of their last ten games; five of their last six road games went over. Milwaukee is 6-3 in its last nine games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten home games.

Reds (3-16) @ Cardinals (11-8)
Bailey is 0-1, 2.77 in his last two starts (under 4-0)
5-inning record: 1-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Martinez is 2-0, 0.42 in his last three starts (under 2-1-1)
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Reds lost 11 of their last 12 games. Under is 5-1 in their last six road games. St Louis won six of its last seven games; five of their last six games stayed under the total.

Cubs (9-8) @ Rockies (11-10)
Darvish is 0-1, 6.00 in three starts this season (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 0-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Anderson is 0-0, 5.68 in four starts this season (over 2-2).
5-inning record: 0-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Cubs won four of their last five road games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Colorado won six of its last nine games; four of its last six home games stayed under.

Padres (8-13) @ Diamondbacks (13-6)
Richard is 1-1, 7.80 in his last three starts (over 2-2)
5-inning record: 1-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Godley is 2-1, 3.50 in his first four starts (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Padres lost three of their last four games; five of their last six games went over. Arizona won seven of its last 11 games; they’re 7-3 at home. Arizona’s last six home games stayed under.

Nationals (10-10) @ Dodgers (8-10)
Strasburg is 2-1, 3.76 in four starts this season (over 3-1).
5-inning record: 3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Ryu is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts (over 2-1).
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Washington is 7-3 on the road; they’re 4-2 in last six games. Over is 6-1-2 in their last nine road games. Dodgers won four of their last five games; their last eight games went over.

American League
Blue Jays (12-6) @ New York (9-8)
Stroman is 0-1, 7.98 in his first three starts (over 2-1).
5-inning record: 0-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Montgomery is 1-0, 4.70 in three starts this season (over 3-0).
5-inning record: 3-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Blue Jays won eight of their last ten games; five of Jays’ last six games went over the total. New York is 5-7 in its last 12 games; they’re 5-5 at home. Over is 8-2 in their home games.

Indians (9-8) @ Orioles (6-14)
Clevinger is 1-0, 2.70 in three starts this season (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Tillman is 0-3, 11.91 in his first three ’18 starts (over 1-1-1)
5-inning record: 0-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Cleveland won six of its last nine games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. Orioles lost eight of their last ten games; under is 7-0 in their home games

Royals (4-14) @ Tigers (8-10)
Duffy is 0-2, 4.29 in four starts this season (over 2-2)
5-inning record: 1-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Fiers is 1-1, 4.63 in two starts this month (over 1-1)
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Royals lost nine of their last ten games, under is 7-3 in their road games. Detroit won four of its last five games; under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Twins (8-6) @ Rays (6-13)
Gibson is 1-0, 4.30 in three starts this season (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Snell is 2-0, 1.46 in his last two starts (over 3-1)
5-inning record: 2-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Twins won four of their last six games; under is 5-3 in their road games. Tampa Bay is 3-7 in its last ten home games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 games.

Mariners (9-8) @ Rangers (7-13)
Paxton is 1-0, 2.65 in his last three starts (under 3-1).
5-inning record: 1-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Colon is 0-0, 1.32 in his first two ’18 starts (under 2-0)
5-inning record: 1-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Seattle lost four of its last six games; over is 10-7-1 in their games this season. Rangers lost eight of their last nine home games (over 6-3).

Astros (14-7) @ White Sox (4-12)
Keuchel is is 0-3, 3.91 in his first four starts this year (under 4-0); Houston scored six runs in the four games.
5-inning record: 0-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-2

Giolito is 0-2, 6.11 in his first three ’18 starts (under 3-0).
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Houston won its last four games; under is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games. White Sox lost ten of their last 11 games; their last four games went over.

Red Sox (17-2) @ A’s (9-11)
Sale is 1-0, 1.23 in four starts this season (over 2-2).
5-inning record: 2-0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Manaea is 2-2, 1.63 in four starts this season (under 4-0)
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Boston won its last eight games; over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Oakland won four of its last five games; over is 7-1 in their last eight games.

Interleague

Giants (7-11) @ Angels (13-6)
Holland is 0-2, 5.74 in his three ’18 starts (under 2-1).
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-3

Richards is 2-0, 2.40 in his last three starts (15.1 IP) (over 3-1).
5-inning record: 3-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Giants lost five of their last seven games; under is 8-3-1 in their road games. Angels lost their last four games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games..

Umpires

Cin-StL: Over is 9-5-1 in last 15 Guccione games.
Pitt-Phil: Under is 9-5 in last 14 LBarrett games.
Mia-Mil: All five Marquez games this season went over.
NY-Atl: Rehak’s first two MLB games behind plate ended 4-2/2-0.
Chi-Colo: Under is 9-6 in last fifteen Baker games.
SD-Az: Four of last six Dimuro games stayed under.
Wsh-LA: Under is 18-8 in last 26 Bellino games.

Tor-NY: Last 3 years, New York is 7-0 with Little behind plate.
KC-Det: Under is 8-5-1 in last 14 DeJesus games.
Clev-Balt: Last five Hickox games went over total.
Min-TB: Underdogs won five of last six Hoye games.
Hst-Chi: Five of last seven Fletcher games stayed under.
Sea-Tex: Over is 9-3 in last dozen Cederstrom games.
Bos-A’s: Home side won eight of last 10 Wendelstedt games.

SF-LAA: Six of last nine West games stayed under.

______________________________

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/20
Ariz 5-3-1……5-1-4…..10-4
Atl 5-3……..6-3-2…….11-6
Cubs 4-4-2……1-5-1…..5-9
Reds 2-8-1……1-6-1…..3-14
Colo 7-6-2……2-3-1……9-9
LA 4-3-1…..4-5-1……..8-8
Miami 1-5-1…..4-4-4……..5-9
Milw 6-3…….5-6-1………11-9
Mets 4-4……6-4-2………9-8
Philly 3-4-4…..4-1-2……..7-5
Pitt 6-2-3……7-2……….13-4
St. Louis 8-3-1…….3-4……..11-7
SD 2-2-2…..3-10-1……..5-12
SF 5-4-4…..2-4-1……..7-8
Wash 7-3……..4-5-1……..11-8

Orioles 2-7-4…….2-3-2……4-10
Boston 6-0-4……..5-2-2……11-2
White Sox 4-5………1-6………5-11
Cleveland 3-3-3……5-1-2…….8-4
Detroit 2-5………4-5-2…….6-10
Astros 5-3-4……5-3-1…….10-6
KC 3-5-2……3-4-1…….6-9
Angels 8-1-1……2-7-1…….10-8
Twins 2-4-2……3-2-1…….5-6
NYY 5-2-1……5-3-2…….10-5
A’s 4-3-1……3-6-3……7-9
Seattle 5-2-1……2-3-5……7-5
TB 4-3-1……3-6–2…….7-9
Texas 5-4-1……..2-9……..7-13
Toronto 4-3-2……3-6-1…….7-9

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 4/20)
Ariz 4-8……..4-9………..8
Atl 3-8……..7-12……….10
Cubs 2-10……..3-7………….5
Reds 1-11……..1-8………..2
Colo 7-14……3-7..………10
LA 3-8……..3-9..………6
Miami 2-7……..5-13……….7
Milw 2-9……..1-11…..…….3
Mets 1-8……..6-11…………7
Philly 2-11……..4-8…………6
Pitt 1-11……..3-9…………4
StL 4-11……..2-7…………6
SD 1-7……..1-13……….2
SF 1-11………2-7……….3
Wash 8-10……..5-10………13

Orioles 5-13……0-7………..5
Boston 4-10……..6-9………..10
White Sox 1-9…….2-7………..3
Clev 2-9……..3-8……….5
Detroit 1-7…….1-11………..2
Astros 3-12……3-7……….6
KC 2-10……..3-8………..5
Angels 5-10……..2-10……….7
Twins 1-8……..0-6……….1
NYY 2-8……..4-10……….6
A’s 4-8……..3-12………7
Seattle 5-8…….3-10……….8
TB 3-8…….2-11……..5
Texas 1-10……2-11…….3
Toronto 2-9……..3-10……..5

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 9-2 NL, favorites -$549
AL @ NL– 2-2 , favorites -$112
Total: 11-4 NL, favorites -$661

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Under 5-5-1
AL @ NL: Under 2-2
Total: Under 7-7-1

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MLB

Saturday, April 21

Trend Report

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 11 games
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games at home
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games on the road
Kansas City is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home
Detroit is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games at home
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 12 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games
Cleveland is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Baltimore is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota


New York Mets
NY Mets is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Mets is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
NY Mets is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games on the road
NY Mets is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
NY Mets is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Mets is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Houston Astros
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Chi White Sox is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Houston
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games when playing at home against Houston


Miami Marlins
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Milwaukee's last 25 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing at home against Miami


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Texas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Diego is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 19 of San Diego's last 25 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Arizona's last 25 games when playing at home against San Diego


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 14 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Boston's last 15 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games
Oakland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 13 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Angels is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Washington Nationals
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Washington is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Dodgers is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington

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CINCINNATI (3 - 16) at ST LOUIS (11 - 8) - 2:15 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 3-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 3-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
CINCINNATI is 2-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-84 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-63 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-47 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 6-14 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.597.
His team's record is 6-18 (-13.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-12. (-2.6 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 7-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

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PITTSBURGH (12 - 8) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 7) - 4:05 PM
STEVEN BRAULT (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-27 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-21 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-0 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

STEVEN BRAULT vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BRAULT is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

AARON NOLA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NOLA is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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MIAMI (5 - 14) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 9) - 7:10 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. BRENT SUTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 98-85 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 64-53 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-65 (+19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
URENA is 10-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
URENA is 8-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JOSE URENA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
URENA is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

BRENT SUTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (14 - 5) at ATLANTA (11 - 8) - 7:10 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 19-46 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 74-91 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 21-8 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 28-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEHERAN is 13-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 16-31 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEGROM is 5-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 6-5 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. NY METS since 1997
TEHERAN is 8-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 10-9 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.4 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (9 - 8) at COLORADO (11 - 10) - 8:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1704-1770 (-271.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DARVISH is 18-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 98-86 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. COLORADO since 1997
DARVISH is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 13) at ARIZONA (13 - 6) - 8:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 107-78 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 60-33 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-16 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 57-39 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-55 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 60-69 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 49-40 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 243-238 (-55.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 10-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 11-6 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.7 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GODLEY is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (10 - 10) at LA DODGERS (8 - 10) - 9:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. HYUN-JIN RYU (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 29-18 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-35 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-7 (+15.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 77-43 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-20 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
STRASBURG is 44-14 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 21-5 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 25-5 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 37-33 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 2-5 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.8 units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RYU is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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TORONTO (13 - 6) at NY YANKEES (9 - 9) - 1:05 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 7-21 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
STROMAN is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.9 units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. TORONTO since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.79 and a WHIP of 0.794.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (4 - 14) at DETROIT (8 - 10) - 1:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 11-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 72-108 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 231-244 (-61.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 375-358 (-69.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
DETROIT is 33-51 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUFFY is 7-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 9-10 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.9 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FIERS is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.747.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (9 - 8) at BALTIMORE (6 - 14) - 4:05 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TILLMAN is 115-89 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 66-42 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 59-46 (+28.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 44-17 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CLEVINGER is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.399.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (8 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (6 - 13) - 6:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 93-84 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-41 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-48 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-37 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 21-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 8-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 11-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 14-3 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 8-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 154-188 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-122 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GIBSON is 1-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.05 and a WHIP of 1.924.
His team's record is 1-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.7 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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HOUSTON (14 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (4 - 12) - 7:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 3-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GIOLITO is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (10 - 8) at TEXAS (7 - 14) - 8:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 180-168 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 81-63 (+26.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 134-115 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-66 (+26.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLON is 17-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 97-90 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.539.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.7 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 21-13 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 25-14 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-20. (-5.0 units)

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BOSTON (17 - 2) at OAKLAND (9 - 11) - 9:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 11-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 15-1 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BOSTON is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 15-1 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 11-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SALE is 4-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 0.845.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 13.49 and a WHIP of 2.293.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 11) at LA ANGELS (13 - 7) - 9:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-109 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-62 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 103-126 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-72 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-47 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-55 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-26 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-39 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 58-43 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HOLLAND is 9-8 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 13-12 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-12. (-1.7 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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Saturday's NBA Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds

The opening round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs continues Saturday with two Game 3s and two Game 4s, including the Pelicans looking to be the first team to clinch their spot in the Conference semifinals.

Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat (+3, 215)

76ers lead series 2-1

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid returned with a vengeance from an orbital fracture and is intent on making things painful for the Miami Heat. Embiid and the third-seeded 76ers look to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series on Saturday in Miami.

TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, TNT, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Sun (Miami)

SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: Oddsmakers opened the Sixers as 3-point road favorites for Game 4 and the line has yet to move off that number. It's the total that's seeing the early action, moving down two points from 217 to 215. That's interesting considering 61 percent of wagers are on the Over accoring to our consensus. Sixty-seven percent of wagers are laying the points with the Sixers.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (54-31, 49-34-2 ATS, 43-41 O/U): Embiid had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists in Thursday's 128-108 trouncing of the Heat after missing the previous 10 games, including the first two of the playoff series. Emiid's return also facilitated for the Sixers shooters, who ended up hitting over 50 percent of their 3-pointers in Game 3. Philadelphia is also receiving superb contributions from backup shooting guard Marco Belinelli, who had 21 points in Game 3 and is averaging 20.7 in the series.

ABOUT THE HEAT (45-40, 41-38-6 ATS, 39-45-1 O/U): Center Hassan Whiteside has been a complete nonfactor in the series with averages of 13.3 minutes, 3.7 points and four rebounds. Whiteside accumulated four fouls in just 13 minutes of action in Game 3 and again drew criticism for his latest subpar effort, and coach Eric Spoelstra said getting him back on track for Game 4 is a huge priority.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
* Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
* Over is 6-1 in 76ers last seven vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
* Over is 5-1-1 in Heat last seven vs. Atlantic Division opponents.




Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans (-7, 216)

Pelicans lead series 3-0

Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans are one victory away from completing a stunning yet dominating four-game sweep. The sixth-seeded Pelicans look to finish off their demolition of the third-seeded Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday when the Western Conference first-round series resumes in New Orleans.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, TNT, NBCS Northwest (Portland), FS New Orleans

SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Pellies opened Game 4 as 6-point home faves and bettors not only think New Orleans will end the series on Saturday, they like them enough to move the line to -7. With the Pellies seeing just 53 percent of the wagers according to our consensus, that may indicate that its sharp money moving the line. The total remains at the opening number of 216.

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (49-36, 45-35-5 ATS, 36-49 O/U): The guard-oriented offense isn't working well with star Damian Lillard struggling and McCollum's 9-of-16 shooting in Game 3 representing his best effort of the series. McCollum scored 22 points in Game 3 and is averaging 21 in the series, while Lillard scored a series-high 20 in Game 3 but is a dismal 18-of-55 shooting through three games. Swingman Evan Turner (toe) is questionable after missing Game 4.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (51-34, 48-36-1 ATS, 48-37 O/U): Forward Nikola Mirotic is enjoying a superb series and is averaging 21 points after exploding for 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting in Game 3. Mirotic has made 11 3-pointers while averaging nine rebounds, 2.3 blocked shots and 1.7 steals in the series and the Trail Blazers seem to have no answer on how to handle the trio of Davis, guard Jrue Holiday and Mirotic, who was acquired from the Chicago Bulls at the end of January after DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) was lost for the season. Davis is averaging 28.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.3 steals in the series.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.
* Pelicans are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Trail Blazers last seven vs. a team with a winning SU record.
* Under is 9-3-1 in Pelicans last 13 vs. a team with a winning SU record.




Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves (+5.5, 214)

Rockets lead series 2-0

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is likely to take home his first NBA MVP trophy this season and is the best player on the team with the best record in the league, but he is not the whole team. The Rockets will take any offense they can get from Harden when they try to push their lead in the best-of-seven first-round series to 3-0 when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FS North (Minnesota)

SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Rockets hit the board as low as 3.5-point road favorites for Game 3, but bettors jumped all over the low number and have pushed it all the way to the current number of Rockets -5.5. That isn't too surprising considering the Rockets are seeing 62 percent of wagers according to our consensus. The total opened at 213 and is up to 214, with 66 percent of wagers on the Over.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (61-17, 42-41-1 ATS, 33-50-1 O/U): How can you tell Minnesota doesn't have a chance in this series? Harden went 2-of-18 from the floor in Game 2 but Houston still managed to post a 102-82 win and the Rockets are shooting just 29.2 percent from 3-point range in the series and are up 2-0. Houston's supporting cast stepped up to help Harden on Wednesday, with Houston native Gerald Green coming off the bench for 21 points and Trevor Ariza adding 15. Chris Paul added 27 points and eight assists in Game 2.

ABOUT THE TIMBERWOLVES (47-37, 38-43-3 ATS, 45-38-1 O/U): Minnesota remains confident despite being in an 0-2 hole and is excited to play the franchise's first home playoff game since Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in 2004. Andrew Wiggins led Minnesota's starters and was one of only three players on the team to score in double figures with 13 points in Game 2.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Rockets are 1-7 ATS in their last eight vs. Western Conference opponents.
* Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Under is 26-6 in Rockets last 32 vs. Western Conference opponents.
* Over is 7-1 in Timberwolves last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record.




Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz (-4.5, 207)

Series tied 1-1

The Utah Jazz took homecourt advantage behind rookie star Donovan Mitchell with a win at Oklahoma City in Game 2. The Jazz will try to hold onto that advantage when they host the Thunder in Game 3 of the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series on Saturday.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Oklahoma, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah)

SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: Oddsmakers opened the Jazz as 3.5-point home favorites and were quickly bet to the current number of -4.5. Even with the line move, bettors are split almost down the middle for this matchup according to our consensus with 52 percent of wagers giving the Jazz a slight edge. The total remains at the opening number of 207.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (49-35, 35-48-1 ATS, 37-47 O/U): Carmelo Anthony is off to a slow start in his first playoff series with Oklahoma City and is 11-of-31 from the floor through two games. Small forward Paul George, who dubbed himself "Playoff P," went 6-of-21 from the field in the loss after a terrific Game 1. Meanwhile, former MVP Russell Westbrook recorded a double-double in each of the first two games.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (49-35, 44-40 ATS, 40-43-1 O/U): Utah dropped Game 1 and fell behind in Game 2 before outscoring Oklahoma City 28-16 in the fourth quarter to steal a 102-95 victory. Mitchell's 55 points are the most for a rookie for a rookie guard in his first two playoff games, surpassing the 53 points scored by Michael Jordan. The backcourt production was matched up front by Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors, who combined for 33 points and 31 rebounds.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games.
* Jazz are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
* Under is 5-0 in Thunder last five road games.
* Under is 8-0 in the last eight meetings in Utah.

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NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, April 21


Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 717-718
April 21, 2018 @ 2:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
121.335
Miami
122.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+3 1/2); Over

Portland @ New Orleans

Game 719-720
April 21, 2018 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
121.508
New Orleans
125.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 4
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 7
216
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+7); Under

Houston @ Minnesota

Game 721-722
April 21, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
125.048
Minnesota
118.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 7
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 5 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-5 1/2); Under

Oklahoma City @ Utah

Game 723-724
April 21, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
120.204
Utah
126.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 6 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 4 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-4 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 21

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PHILADELPHIA (54 - 31) at MIAMI (45 - 40) - 4/21/2018, 2:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 91-72 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 55-37 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (49 - 36) at NEW ORLEANS (51 - 34) - 4/21/2018, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-36 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in April games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 45-33 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 9-6 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 9-6 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (67 - 17) at MINNESOTA (47 - 37) - 4/21/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 119-89 ATS (+21.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 373-437 ATS (-107.7 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 12-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (49 - 35) at UTAH (49 - 35) - 4/21/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Saturday, April 21

76ers (2-1) @ Heat

Sixers won 18 of their last 19 games; they snapped 4-game losing skid in Miami with Game 3 win, when they made 18-34 on arc, after going 7-36 in Game 2 loss. Miami led all three series games at halftime, but were outscored by 31-21 points in second half of their two losses. Embiid returned and had 23 points, while Simmons had 19 points, 12 boards. Miami is 6-7 in its last 13 games overall, 4-3 in last seven home games; Heat was 16-33 on arc in Game 3, but only 17-40 inside arc. Sixers shot 50.6% from floor and were 28-37 on foul line.

Trailblazers @ Pelicans (3-0)


Mirotic scored 30 points in Pelicans’ 119-102 Game 3 win; he was +19 in 30:11 as Pelicans won/covered their 8th straight game. Davis has 85 points, 38 boards in series. New Orleans won seven of last nine games with Portland; six of last nine series games stayed under total. Blazers are 1-4 vs spread in last five visits to Bourbon Street; they turned ball over 24 times (-12) in Game 3 and made only 9-31 on arc, both of which started lot of Pelican fast breaks. Portland lost its last six road games overall (1-5 vs spread)- they’re trying to fend off elimination here.

Rockets (2-0) @ Timberwolves
Houston survived 2-18 night from Harden and posted easy 102-82 home win in Game 2; they were 16-52 on arc, 19-44 inside arc- they held Towns to five points. Rockets won eight games in row over Minnesota; they’re 2-2 vs spread in last four visits here, but 5-1 vs spread in last six series games overall. Over is 7-5 in last dozen series games. Houston was held to 104-102 points in first two series games, but Wolves had covered their last five games before getting crushed in Game 2. Minnesota is just 13-41 behind arc in series.

Thunder (1-1) @ Jazz
Westbrook/Anthony/George were just 19-58 from floor in 102-95 home loss to Utah in Game 2 of this series; Thunder was 11-35 on arc, compared to 14-29 in Game 1. Thunder bench was -27 in Game 2, after being +44 in 116-108 Game 1 win. Jazz won only twice in last nine games vs OKC; Thunder is 2-2 vs spread in last four visits to Utah. Five of last six series games stayed under the total. Utah won seven of last nine games overall; they won their last four home games. Under is 9-3 in last dozen Jazz games.

Wizards-Raptors
Tor 114-106, -7.5, O211
Tor 130-119, -7, O214

Wsh 122-103, -1, O217.5

Heat-76ers
Phil 130-103, -6.5, O212
Mia 113-103, +6.5, U217

Phil 128-108, -2.5, O213.5

Bucks-Celtics
Bos 113-107 OT, -4.5, O199.5
Bos 120-106, -1, O200

Mil 116-92, -5, O205.5

Pacers-Cavaliers
Ind 98-80, +7.5, U212.5

Clev 100-97, -8, U209

Ind 92-90, -1.5, U209.5

Spurs-Warriors
GState 113-92, -8, U209.5

GState 116-101, -9 O205.5

GState 110-97, -3.5, O205.5

Pelicans-Blazers
NO 97-95, +5.5, U216.5
NO 111-102, +6, U216

NO 119-102, -3.5, O215.5

Jazz-Thunder
OKC 116-108, -4.5, O205

Utah 102-95, +4, U206.5

Wolves-Rockets
Hst 104-101, -11.5, U215.5

Hst 102-82, -10.5, U212.5

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NBA

Saturday, April 21

Trend Report

Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games
Philadelphia is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Heat
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Miami is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Portland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Portland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
New Orleans is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland


Houston Rockets
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Minnesota is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games at home
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Minnesota's last 19 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston


Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games
Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Utah
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games when playing Utah
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah Jazz
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Utah's last 13 games
Utah is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Utah is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Utah's last 15 games at home
Utah is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oklahoma City
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

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Saturday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Saturday with three Game 5's - the Lightning and Bruins look to close out on home ice, while the road team has won all four games in the Blue Jackets, Capitals series.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals (-165, 5.5)

Series tied 2-2.

Alex Ovechkin thrilled Washington Capitals fans when his guarantee rang true of the Eastern Conference first-round series being even at two wins apiece against the Columbus Blue Jackets when it returns to the District of Columbia for Game 5 on Saturday afternoon. While Ovechkin altered the course of the series, the Capitals hope to change the narrative of the road team emerging victorious in all four contests thus far.

Washington's top line quieted Nationwide Arena in Thursday's 4-1 victory, with Evgeny Kuznetsov collecting a goal and three assists while Ovechkin notched his third straight multi-point performance by joining Tom Wilson in registering one of each to make good on his guarantee. Now that doubt may shuffle over to Columbus, which saw its first series lead in franchise history erased on home ice after the team "laid an egg" in Game 4 -- in the estimation of coach John Tortorella.

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS: Cam Atkinson and former Calder Trophy recipient Artemi Panarin saw their respective 12- and eight-game point streaks come to a halt on Thursday, with the latter looking out of sorts with two penalties after being whistled for just 26 penalty minutes in 81 contests this season. Boone Jenner scored his team's lone goal in Game 4, but the 24-year-old has lamented his team's slow starts after surrendering the first tally in each contest this series. "We want to score the first one, obviously," Jenner said. "It hasn't been like that, but I think our starts have been there. (On Thursday), I don't think it was. That first period, we didn't get much pressure on them and kind of played into their hands a little bit."

ABOUT THE CAPITALS: Defenseman John Carlson has continued his torrid pace following a career-best 68 points (15 goals, 53 assists) during the regular season with an NHL-high seven of his eight points coming on the power play. "He always raises his game in playoffs. ... Pressure doesn't affect him and that's one of his biggest assets and I think that's why we lean on him so heavy in playoffs," Holtby said of the 28-year-old, who is riding a six-game point streak (one goal, nine assists) and has logged 28:10 of ice time in the series. T.J. Oshie scored in the second period on Thursday to give Washington a power-play goal in each of its first four contests in the series and improve to 10-for-29 in the last seven games.

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):

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LINE HISTORY: The Capitals opened as -165 home chalk and, as of Saturday morning, that line has yet to move. The total hit betting boards at 5.5 and has also remained at the opening number.

INJURY REPORT:

Blue Jackets - C Alexander Wennberg (Questionable, Upper Body), LW Lukas Sedlak (Out Indefinitely, Head).

Capitals - LW Andre Burakovsky (Questionable, Upper Body).

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Over is 8-0 in Blue Jackets last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
* Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 home games.
* Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
* Road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.




New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning (-245, 6)

Lightning lead series 3-1.

The Tampa Bay Lightning would like to match their defensive performance from last time out and close out the visiting New Jersey Devils when the teams meet for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday afternoon. The Lightning held the Devils to a 5-on-3 power-play goal and limited the opportunities for Hart Trophy candidate Taylor Hall in a 3-1 victory Wednesday that gave them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov recorded a pair of goals to go along with an assist Wednesday, pushing his point total to nine for the series, and the Lightning hope to continue getting major contributions from their top players to end the Devils’ season. New Jersey needs to find a spark offensively as Hall (six) and rookie defenseman Will Butcher (three) are the only players with more than two points in the first four games, but the Devils have thrived in the underdog role this season and a road win Saturday would apply plenty of pressure.

ABOUT THE DEVILS: New Jersey has had plenty of chances on the power play, especially in the last two games, but is 3-for-18 with the man advantage in the series and two of their goals came with a 5-on-3 skater advantage. “Just couldn’t find some lanes. I think we were fighting it a little bit,” Devils center Travis Zajac told reporters after Game 4. “We’ll bounce back. We’ve got some good players on (the power play), and it will be a factor next game for us.” Defenseman Sami Vatanen, who averaged more than 23 minutes of ice time in the first three games, did not travel with the team after suffering an upper-body injury in Game 4 - but has not been ruled out for Saturday.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Kucherov also became a physical force in Wednesday’s win as his hit knocked Vatanen out of the game and he avoided a suspension when the league deemed the first contract was to the shoulder. “Kuch (Wednesday) flexed his muscles,” coach Jon Cooper told reporters. “... When you’re playing both sides of the puck, you’re contributing offensively, defensively, you’re physical, you’re engaged, it does nothing but lift our team.” Vezina Trophy finalist Andrei Vasilevskiy has been outstanding in the series, stopping 133 of the 142 shots he has faced for a .937 save percentage and 2.26 goals-against average.

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):

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LINE HISTORY: The Lightning opened as huge -225 home favorites and that number wasn't high enough for bettors as money rolled in on Tampa, pushing that line up to -245 as of Saturday morning. The total hit the board at 6 and has remained steady.

INJURY REPORT:

Devils - D Sami Vatanen (Doubtful, Head).

Lightning - RW Ryan Callahan (Questionable, Shoulder), LW Adam Erne (Out Indefinitely, Lower Body).

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Devils are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
* Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Over is 7-0 in Devils last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
* Over is 3-0-2 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
* Devils are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay.




Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins (-185, 5.5)

Bruins lead series 3-1.

The last time Original Six rivals Boston and Toronto met in the postseason, the Bruins needed a miraculous comeback in the final minutes of Game 7 before ousting the Maple Leafs in overtime. Five years later, Toronto is in position of needing a miracle comeback of its own, trailing the Eastern Conference best-of-seven series 3-1 heading into Saturday's Game 5 at Boston's TD Garden.

The Maple Leafs can look to the past for inspiration -- they also trailed the series 3-1 in 2013 before blowing a two-goal lead in the final 90 seconds of Game 7 -- but they are lamenting a missed opportunity in Thursday's 3-1 setback against a Bruins team missing its top-line center. Patrice Bergeron skated on his own Friday, which was called a "positive" by coach Bruce Cassidy, who said he will make a decision on the four-time Selke Trophy winner's status at Saturday's morning skate. Bergeron's line accounted for 20 points in the first two games at TD Garden as Boston steamrolled Toronto by a combined 12-4 margin.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS: Toronto will receive a boost with the return of center Nazem Kadri, a 32-goal scorer during the regular season who received a three-game suspension for a dangerous hit on Boston's Tommy Wingels in the series opener. “It’s exciting to get back in,” Kadri said. “I’ve been champing at the bit the last couple of games here. It has been hard to watch knowing you could be out there trying to help and trying to make an impact. I’m just happy the time has come.” Kadri's return will mean a demotion for Tomas Plekanec, who scored the team's only goal Thursday -- his first since he was acquired from Montreal.

ABOUT THE BRUINS: Bergeron, who is up for his fifth Selke Trophy as the game's best defensive forward, collected five assists in the first two games, but with Riley Nash taking his place, Brad Marchand scored a goal and David Pastrnak continued his brilliant play with two assists to bump his series point total up to 11. Goaltender Tuukka Rask has been overshadowed by the offensive exploits through much of the series but he answered the bell in Game 4 by turning aside 31 of 32 shots in what Marchand termed a "phenomenal game. He’s one of the best goalies in the world and he gives us an opportunity to win every night.”

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):

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LINE HISTORY: The Predators opened as low as -167 favorites for Game 5 and some early betting action on Nashville pushing that number as high as -200 at some shops. The total hit betting boards at 5.5 and remains at the opening number as of Saturday morning.

INJURY REPORT:

Maple Leafs - C Leo Komarov (Questionable, Lower Body), C Nazem Kadri (Eligibility, Suspension), LW Joffrey Lupul (I-R, Conditioning).

Bruins - C Patrice Bergeron (Questionable, Upper Body), D Brandon Carlo (Out For Season, Ankle), LW Anders Bjork (Out For Season, Shoulder).

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Maple Leafs are 1-6 in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Bruins are 21-5 in their last 26 home games.
* Over is 7-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 9 road games.
* Over is 4-0-2 in Bruins last 6 games following a win.
* Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, April 21


New Jersey @ Tampa Bay

Game 65-66
April 21, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.289
Tampa Bay
10.231
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-245
6
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+195); Under

Toronto @ Boston

Game 67-68
April 21, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
11.167
Boston
10.275
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+165); Under

Columbus @ Washington

Game 69-70
April 21, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.540
Washington
13.004
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-165); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 21

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NEW JERSEY (45-32-0-9, 99 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (57-24-0-5, 119 pts.) - 4/21/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 58-29 ATS (+97.1 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 227-233 ATS (+536.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 46-41 ATS (+91.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-9 ATS (+24.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 10-4 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
NEW JERSEY is 26-23 ATS (+52.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-5 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-5 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 8-5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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TORONTO (50-29-0-7, 107 pts.) at BOSTON (53-21-0-12, 118 pts.) - 4/21/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 273-234 ATS (-155.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 24-27 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-42 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-8 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 9-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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COLUMBUS (47-31-0-8, 102 pts.) at WASHINGTON (51-26-0-9, 111 pts.) - 4/21/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 52-35 ATS (+87.0 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-11 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-17 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 16-7 ATS (+7.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-12 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-6 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 11-6-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Saturday, April 21

Trend Report

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing New Jersey
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey


Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Columbus is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Columbus's last 10 games
Columbus is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Columbus is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing Washington
Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Columbus is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Columbus
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus


Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Toronto's last 24 games
Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston Bruins
Boston is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto