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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #3 - BELMONT PARK - 2:32 PM EASTERN POST
8.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $12,500.00 CLAIMING $25,000.00 PURSE

#2 IMPERATORE
#5 WAR EAGLE'S RETURN
#4 BATTLE OF EVERMORE
#3 ADVENTIST

#2 IMPERATORE takes a class drop (-5), is the overall speed leader in this claiming field racing at today's distance of a mile on the dirt, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of his last five starts, including a win in his 5th race back. Jockey David Cohen and Trainer Robertino Diodoro send him "postward" this afternoon ... they've hit the board with an even 50% of nearly 150 entries saddled as a team to date. Just a "caveat" in this race folks ... Cohen is also listed as the rider of the stablemate, #2B RINGS OF JUPITER, which to me, means there is going to be a scratch in this race .. so ... if #2 IMPERATORE is scratched, I would not use RINGS OF JUPITER as a "key" in your boxed, exotic tickets. The 6-1 shot, #5 WAR EAGLE'S RETURN has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of his last five outings, including back-to-back, "POWER RUN WINS" in his 4th and 5th races back.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Belterra Park - Race #1 - Post: 1:20pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 64

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 CAP'S VOW (ML=5/1)


CAP'S VOW - The last time she tried this distance she got a fig good enough to win this clash. Adding blinkers sometimes leads to a better race on the racetrack.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 LORAN HOLIDAY (ARG) (ML=5/2), #1 MAJESTIC BOLD (ML=7/2), #6 MORTY (ML=4/1),

LORAN HOLIDAY (ARG) - Hasn't raced or had any drills since March 31st. Not much value on this morning-line choice. Didn't hit the board on March 3rd at Gulfstream Park. Followed it up with another lackluster outing. Don't feel this entrant will make a winning move in today's race. That last rating was mediocre when compared with today's class figure. MORTY - Showed very little in the last event. Really don't expect any betterment today.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - CAP'S VOW - In this route on grass this racer has the extreme advantage on this field. This mare has the top speed number for this distance and surface.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #7 CAP'S VOW on the nose if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
7 with 1

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town
Charles Town - Race 8

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta


Claiming $5,000 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 10:15
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. (W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY) (WINNERS PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. CAONAVO is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CAONAVO: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. TRUE LIME: Tod ay is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. HIGH FREQUENCY: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DROOPY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
3
CAONAVO
10/1

4/1
5
TRUE LIME
5/2

6/1
6
HIGH FREQUENCY
5/1

7/1
2
DROOPY
7/5

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
CAONAVO
3

10/1
Front-runner
67

65

81.8

56.8

49.3
6
HIGH FREQUENCY
6

5/1
Stalker
71

70

67.6

64.4

56.9
2
DROOPY
2

7/5
Stalker
70

68

62.6

58.4

52.9
5
TRUE LIME
5

5/2
Stalker
74

62

60.4

64.6

61.1
7
PARADING BY
7

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
51

47

56.4

37.4

23.4
8
NICO'S NUUMMITE
8

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
69

58

55.0

49.6

40.1
4
WHISPERING BILL
4

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

65

46.8

47.0

36.0
1
REAL FACT
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
61

54

35.4

44.0

31.5

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream Park - Race #5 - Post: 3:19pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $25,000 Class Rating: 96

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 STORMIN CHARLOTTE (ML=8/1)
#2 REGAL ROMA (ML=10/1)
#1 FEED ME CARATS (ML=4/1)
#4 SWAPL (ML=9/2)


STORMIN CHARLOTTE - Have to give this magnificent animal a long hard look. In recent races, has posted the best Equibase speed figures on the turf at this distance. Stand by this pony. Coming off the pace, I think she'll be in a wonderful spot to bury them in the stretch. While the finish was disappointing, this horse made a good stretch move last time around the track at Gulfstream Park. Should do much better right here. REGAL ROMA - This mare is in excellent condition right now. Finished first in the last race and comes back rapidly. Ran a quick time for the last quarter on May 4th at Tampa Bay Downs. Anything close in this field should get the job done. FEED ME CARATS - Have to give this filly a shot. Ran a strong contest last race out within the last 30 days. This filly won on February 19th at a higher class level and the same 1 mile distance as today. The improved speed ratings over the last three races is strong. Klesaris drops her in this event ready to win. SWAPL - Multiple wins in this horse's life, all at Gulfstream Park. Could add another win right here. Juarez was aboard this mare last time out and was impressed enough to take the horse right back.

Vulnerable Contenders: #10 DIPLOMATIC AFFAIR (ML=5/2), #8 VOILA LA VICTOIRE (IRE) (ML=7/2), #7 QUEENS QUARTERS (ML=5/1),

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIR - In this instance, this entrant's inability to close ground in the last affair is a cause for concern. Finished seventh in her most recent effort with a pedestrian speed rating. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to triumph after that in this field. VOILA LA VICTOIRE (IRE) - If you keep playing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be dissatisfied often. There may be a set back this time around, after the bang up effort in the last race. QUEENS QUARTERS - A bit of a lackluster outing when this filly finished fourth. Don't feel this mount will make an impact in today's race. That last rating was quite unimpressive when compared with today's class rating.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - SWAPL - One can assume, given she finished out of the money at Gulfstream Park last out, that this horse did not like the off track. I expect a significant improvement with better footing today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #9 STORMIN CHARLOTTE on the win end if we get at least 4/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,2,9] with [1,2,9] with [1,2,4,5,9] with [1,2,4,5,9] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Lone Star Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $23000 Class Rating: 73

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 119 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 THE GRAY DEHERE 9/5

# 1A RAISON D'HEAT 9/5

# 3 FASTASIWANNABE 3/1

I think THE GRAY DEHERE is a very strong choice. Caldwell has been steady with two year olds, winning at a 19 percent rate. Appears to be the type to be helped on Lasix here. Can't overlook as conditioner has been nails lately with 2 year olds. RAISON D'HEAT - Caldwell has a strong winning percentage of 19 in two-year old races. Keep in the exotics as this handler has been sharp recently with babies, whose combined return on investment has been +15. FASTASIWANNABE - The Lasix change (on Lasix) may spark a reversal of fortune for this colt. In a two-year old contest if you see the name Munnings in the sire line you know you have a key contender. Risk takers may find wagering value with this sire's offspring, who have a combined +1 return on investment.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 46

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 8 REGAL TREASURE 8/1

# 7 RUNTHISWAY 7/2

# 5 SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC 3/1

REGAL TREASURE looks to be a very good contender especially at 8/1. Expect a much stronger outing with the drop. With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Davis should have this mare in excellent position to win the contest. I think having Davis ride this mare is a smart move. RUNTHISWAY - This conditioner has the top return on investment in this group of animals with entries racing at this distance and surface. With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Inirio should have this mare in excellent position to win the outing. SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC - Will almost certainly go to the front end and could never look back. Has a strong shot in this race if you like back class.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
Presque Isle Downs - Race 4

$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6) Pick 5 ( min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6-7-8)


Claiming $6,250 • 1 Mile 70 yards • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $13,000 • Post: 6:40P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $5,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. NOBODYDANCESSOBOR is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * NOBODYDANCESSOBOR: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/su rface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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NOBODYDANCESSOBOR
2/1

2/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
SMART BUT FOOLISH
3

5/1
Alternator/Front-runner
72

70

67.3

78.7

69.2
8
PERSUASION
8

8/1
Stalker
79

70

64.9

66.8

58.8
6
NOBODYDANCESSOBOR
6

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
98

96

88.2

85.6

81.6
1
TUFFY'S LUCKY
1

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
75

78

75.0

74.5

65.5
2
INGADORE
2

3/1
Trailer
95

85

69.8

80.4

76.4
4
HUBERT JUNIOR
4

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
66

59

65.4

56.0

42.5
7
SEVENTYSEVEN STONE
7

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

65

41.2

37.7

26.7
5
EL GATO FELIX B
5

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

78

38.2

50.8

38.3

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Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
staring at a 10-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter and a 3-1 series hole, the houston rockets came alive and reestablished homecourt advantage in the western conference finals. the rockets will try to maintain that advantage and carry some momentum back when they host the golden state warriors in game 5 on thursday.

houston allowed 126 points on 52.2 percent shooting in a 41-point loss in game 3 but came out with a renewed passion on the defensive end in game 4 and held the warriors to 12 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 95-92 victory. "that was the last piece for us to get over the hump and becoming one of the best teams in the league," swingman trevor ariza told reporters after the win. "how we defend, how we pay attention to detail and how we go about playing defense. tonight, in the fourth quarter when it mattered, we got stops. it let us get back in the game, it let us take the lead and it let us win." golden state coach steve kerr blamed fatigue for his team's poor fourth-quarter performance but conceded that the rockets were the better team down the stretch. "i felt like in the fourth quarter we just ran out of gas," warriors coach steve kerr said. "scored 12 points. tried to buy a little rest for our guys, but yeah, they just outplayed us in the fourth and they earned it."

tv: 9 p.m. et, tnt
about the warriors: golden state held houston to 39 percent shooting in game 4 but surrendered 34 points in the second quarter and 25 in the fourth, and the inconsistency is a matter of concern. "i think we just stop trusting our defense at certain points in the game," power forward draymond green told reporters. "we've got to trust our defense, trust the game plan, and stick with it." the warriors shot 39.3 percent from the floor in the loss and all-star shooting guard klay thompson was held to 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting, giving him an average of 10.3 points over the last three games after going off for 28 in game 1.

about the rockets: houston needs two wins over the next three games to knock the warriors off their three-year reign as western conference champs and gets to play two of those three at home, though that might not matter. "we knew we needed it, but we said all along with both teams home court doesn't really matter," point guard chris paul told reporters after the game 4 victory. "both teams have the ability to win on the road. we had to prove that to ourselves. weathering the storm, the runs that they made, and knowing that now we get a chance to go back home, we knew we had to get at least one win here. we got it, so now it's a three-game series." paul battled a foot injury in game 4 but turned in his best scoring effort of the series with 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting.
buzzer beaters

1. warriors sf andre iguodala (leg) sat out game 4 and is questionable for thursday.

2. houston sg eric gordon is 3-of-16 from 3-point range over the last two games.

3. golden state sf kevin durant recorded his first double-double of the series with 27 points and 12 rebounds on tuesday.

prediction: rockets 106, warriors 102

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the pittsburgh pirates rediscovered their offense to snap a four-game losing skid and put themselves in position to win their second series of the season against the cincinnati reds heading into thursday afternoon's rubber match at great american ball park. the pirates (27-21) had mustered just 11 runs during their four-game losing streak after averaging 6.3 in winning eight of their previous nine contests.

josh harrison capped a four-hit performance with an rbi triple in the 12th inning of wednesday's 5-4 win to improve to 8-for-15 in three games since returning from a month-plus-long absence due to a hand injury. harrison also scored on an rbi single from corey dickerson, who also had four hits wednesday and has ravaged the reds to the tune of going 11-for-24 with seven rbis in five games during the season series. scooter gennett went deep in the sixth inning on wednesday for his seventh homer among 25 hits, 20 rbis and 13 runs scored in his last 15 games for cellar-dwelling cincinnati (17-33). the 28-year-old cincinnati native answered a 1-for-16 performance in the previous series versus pittsburgh by going 4-for-7 in this set headed into a matchup versus thursday starter ivan nova, against whom he is 1-for-11.

tv: 12:35 p.m. et, mlb network, fs ohio (cincinnati)
pitching matchup: pirates rh ivan nova (2-4, 4.79 era) vs. reds rh luis castillo (3-4, 5.61)
nova fell to 0-3 in his last six starts despite recording his first quality start since april 26 with a three-run, six-inning performance versus san diego on friday. the 31-year-old dominican owns a 3-6 mark in nine career starts against cincinnati, including a 1-4 record with a 5.08 era in five appearances at great american ball park. tucker barnhart is 6-for-15 with seven rbis in his career versus nova, but the right-hander has subdued jose peraza (2-for-13).
castillo kept the ball in the park for the first time since april 16, but a career high-tying five walks drove up his pitch count and left him with a no-decision in saturday's contest versus the chicago cubs. the 25-year-old dominican weaved his way in and out of trouble and stranded a runner in scoring position in each of the five innings he worked. castillo allowed four runs on six hits in five frames of a 14-3 setback at pittsburgh on april 6.
walk-offs

1. cincinnati 3b eugenio suarez is 8-for-21 against pittsburgh this season.

2. pittsburgh cf austin meadows is 6-for-15 with two homers, three rbis and three runs scored since being recalled from triple a-indianapolis.

3. peraza has hit safely in the first two contests of this series after going 0-for-13 in his previous four games.

prediction: pirates 4, reds 2

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the los angeles angels failed to overcome a fast start by toronto to fall short in the opener of their 10-game road trip, but a late surge against the blue jays the following night evened their three-game series at one victory apiece. the visiting angels (27-22) aim to ride that momentum into thursday afternoon's rubber match against the blue jays (23-26), who have lost eight of their last 10.

rookie sensation shohei ohtani and andrelton simmons recorded back-to-back two-run singles in the ninth inning of wednesday's 5-4 victory for los angeles, which scored more than three runs for just the second time in 11 games. simmons, who has three rbis in this series after driving in just two in his previous nine contests, is 5-for-10 in his career versus thursday starter marco estrada. toronto's yangervis solarte homered in his second straight outing to highlight his fourth straight two-hit performance on wednesday. the 30-year-old venezuelan is 9-for-22 with six rbis during his five-game hitting streak for the blue jays.
tv: 12:37 p.m. et, facebook watch
pitching matchup: angels rh nick tropeano (1-3, 4.45 era) vs. blue jays rh marco estrada (2-5, 5.15)

tropeano fell to 0-3 in his last five starts on friday after surrendering two homers and four runs total in 2 2/3 innings of an 8-3 setback versus tampa bay. the 27-year-old didn't do himself any favors by driving up his pitch count courtesy of walking three batters for the third time in four outings. tropeano will be making his first career appearance against toronto, although he has fared well versus former angel kendrys morales (0-for-5, two strikeouts) and curtis granderson (0-for-3).
like tropeano, estrada also is 0-3 in his last five starts after taking the loss versus oakland on friday despite surrendering three runs in 6 2/3 innings. the 34-year-old did not walk a batter for the first time this season while his six strikeouts were his most since fanning seven in an 8-5 triumph at texas on april 6. estrada has split a pair of decisions against the angels despite posting a 6.62 era while allowing the club to bat .333 against him.
walk-offs

1. los angeles rf kole calhoun is 0-for-6 in the series and 2-for-27 in his last 10 games, but he made his mark in the field by throwing out granderson at the plate in the ninth inning on wednesday.

2. speaking of granderson, he is just 1-for-13 with four strikeouts in his last four games.

3. angels c martin maldonado had an rbi single to extend his modest hitting streak to three games while improving to 18-for-49 in may after going 7-for-56 last month.

prediction: blue jays 5, angels 2

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the chicago white sox are enjoying their best stretch of the season, and they look to complete their eight-game homestand with a 6-2 record when they face the baltimore orioles on thursday afternoon. chicago is 2-1 entering the finale of the four-game set, and wednesday's 11-1 victory was its best offensive output since it scored 14 runs in its season opener.

adam engel, yoan moncada and jose rondon all homered in wednesday's game as the white sox went 5-for-7 with runners in scoring position. the light-hitting engel scored three runs and matched his career high of four hits to raise his batting average 29 points to .212. baltimore has registered just six runs and 18 hits over the first three games of the series and owns the worst road record in the majors at 5-21. chris davis was hitless in four at-bats on wednesday and is 2-for-35 with 17 strikeouts in his last nine contests.

tv: 2:10 p.m. et, masn (baltimore), wgn (chicago)
pitching matchup: orioles rh dylan bundy (2-6, 4.70 era) vs. white sox rh lucas giolito (3-4, 6.42)
bundy lost to boston in his last turn, his fourth setback in five starts. the 25-year-old gave up four runs and five hits in six innings versus the red sox and has posted a horrific 9.41 era during the five-start stretch after compiling a stellar 1.42 era over his first five outings this season. bundy is 3-0 with a 4.26 era in four career appearances (three starts) against the white sox and has experienced difficulties with jose abreu (6-for-9, home run).

giolito has won back-to-back starts after recording just one victory over his first seven turns. the 23-year-old is tied for the most walks issued (34) in the american league and has recorded just 27 strikeouts over 47 2/3 innings. giolito, who is starting against baltimore for the first time, is 1-2 with a horrific 10.19 era in four home turns this season.
walk-offs

1. orioles rf mark trumbo (knee) could miss his second straight game since going 4-for-4 on tuesday.

2. chicago of leury garcia (knee) departed wednesday's contest in the fifth inning and will be re-evaluated on thursday.
3. baltimore rhp darren o'day (elbow) was scratched from a scheduled side session on wednesday due to discomfort.

prediction: orioles 8, white sox 5

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Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the seattle mariners attempt to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit the american league west-rival oakland athletics on thursday afternoon for the finale of their three-game series. after capturing the final three contests of its four-game home set versus detroit, seattle has posted a pair of one-run victories in oakland.

guillermo heredia went 2-for-4 and scored the lone run while marco gonzales combined with two relievers on a three-hitter in wednesday's 1-0 triumph as the mariners improved to 6-2 against the athletics this season. slugger nelson cruz returned to the lineup after missing four of the previous six games with elbow and foot injuries and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. oakland registered three singles wednesday, which dropped it to 0-2 on its 10-game homestand. jed lowrie recorded two of the three hits by the athletics, who have lost five in a row at oakland coliseum.
tv: 3:35 p.m. et, mlb network, root northwest (seattle), nbcs california (oakland)
pitching matchup: mariners rh felix hernandez (5-3, 5.53 era) vs. athletics rh josh lucas (0-0, 1.35)

hernandez has had a rough time of late, surrendering 14 runs and 21 hits over 16 2/3 innings in his last three starts, but he has posted a 1-1 record in that span. the 32-year-old venezuelan has won three straight decisions away from home to raise his road mark this season to 3-1 but has posted a 7.27 era over five turns in opposing ballparks. hernandez is 26-10 with three complete games and a 2.64 era in 48 career starts against oakland, including a 1-1 mark and 3.65 era in two outings this year.
lucas will be recalled from triple-a nashville to make his third appearance this season and the first start of his major-league career. the 27-year-old floridian worked 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen at toronto on friday, allowing one run and two hits while walking one and striking out seven. lucas, who has posted two saves and a 2.53 era in nine relief appearances for the sounds this year, will be facing seattle for the first time.
walk-offs

1. the athletics have scored fewer than three runs in seven consecutive home games, going 2-5 in those contests.

2. oakland placed of khris davis (groin) on the 10-day disabled list and designated rhp wilmer font for assignment while recalling 2b franklin barreto and rhp daniel gossett from nashville on wednesday.

3. seattle purchased the contract of of john andreoli, who went 1-for-3 in his major-league debut wednesday, from triple-a tacoma and optioned rhp dan altavilla to the rainiers.

prediction: mariners 6, athletics 3

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Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the houston astros attempt to extend a pair of winning streaks when they begin their seven-game road trip thursday with the opener of a four-game series against the cleveland indians. houston, which has won two straight away from home, topped san francisco 4-1 on wednesday for its third consecutive overall victory.

george springer snapped a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning with his team-leading 10th home run, a two-run shot that highlighted his third two-hit performance in five contests. carlos correa added two hits and an rbi for the astros, but jose altuve went 0-for-3 to end his hitting streak at seven games. cleveland completed its 4-4 road trip - which included a 1-2 mark at houston last weekend - with a two-game interleague sweep in chicago during which it outscored the cubs 11-1. michael brantley delivered an rbi single in the third inning as he went 2-for-3 to extend his hitting streak to 12 games while adam plutko did not allow a hit over the first six frames and combined with two relievers on a three-hitter after being recalled from the minors prior to wednesday's 1-0 victory.
tv: 6:10 p.m. et, mlb network, at&t sportsnet southwest (houston), sportstime ohio (cleveland)
pitching matchup: astros rh charlie morton (6-0, 1.94 era) vs. indians rh mike clevinger (3-1, 2.87)

morton looks to top cleveland for the second time in seven days after allowing one run and four hits over seven innings of a home victory over the indians on friday. the 34-year-old native of new jersey has registered 70 strikeouts while issuing only 18 walks in 55 2/3 frames this season and has yielded more than two runs only twice in his nine turns. morton's win last time out improved him to 1-2 with a 3.93 era in three career starts against cleveland.
clevinger suffered his first loss of the season opposite morton on friday as he surrendered three runs on eight hits and four walks in 6 1/3 innings. the 27-year-old floridian has issued four free passes in two of his last three turns - both on the road - after handing out a total of 10 over his first six outings this year. clevinger has made three career starts against the astros, going 1-2 with a 2.40 era and 17 strikeouts in 15 frames.
walk-offs

1. the astros have allowed 126 runs over their first 50 games, the lowest total in the major leagues in that span since 1920.

2. cleveland placed of brandon guyer (neck) on the 10-day disabled list wednesday to make room on the roster for plutko.

3. houston placed josh reddick (leg infection) on the 10-day dl and recalled fellow of jake marisnick from triple-a fresno.

prediction: astros 5, indians 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
boston red sox right-hander rick porcello already has seen more of the tampa bay rays in less than two months than most pitchers do of one opponent in a season. porcello will make his 11th start of the year -- and fourth against the rays -- when the american league east-leading red sox go for a three-game sweep at tampa bay on thursday.

porcello is 2-0 with a 3.10 era this year versus the rays after making six starts against them in each of the past two seasons, going 2-4 last campaign while posting a 5-0 record during his cy young award-winning campaign in 2016. xander bogaerts doubled in the go-ahead run during a three-run ninth inning on wednesday as boston ran its winning streak to four games and improved to a major league-best 34-15. after capturing six in a row to climb back to the .500 mark, tampa bay has scored a total of five runs while dropping three straight. blake snell will make his third start against boston in 2018 for the rays, who have lost nine of 12 in the season series and five of six at tropicana park.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, mlb network, nesn (boston), fs sun (tampa bay)
pitching matchup: red sox rh rick porcello (6-1, 3.39 era) vs. rays lh blake snell (5-3, 3.07)

porcello opened the season with back-to-back wins over tampa bay, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings at tropicana park on march 31 and yielding three in 7 1/3 frames at home on april 7. the 29-year-old sinkerballer worked a season-high 7 2/3 innings against the rays on april 29, giving up three runs in a no-decision. denard span is 17-for-46 and brad miller 13-for-46 with five homers and six doubles versus porcello.
snell rebounded from his worst start of the season with a strong effort at the los angeles angels on friday, striking out eight in 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball. it marked the seventh time in eight turns he has permitted fewer than three runs, including a 7 1/3-inning outing at boston on april 27 in which he gave up two. snell is 2-1 with a 1.07 era in four home starts, one of which was a 5 2/3 scoreless-inning performance against the red sox on march 30.
walk-offs

1. red sox rhp craig kimbrel has notched a save in each of the first two games of the series to boost his season total to 15.

2. rays 1b c.j. cron recorded an rbi double wednesday but is 2-for-20 with 10 strikeouts in his last five contests.

3. boston had its streak of 13 straight games with at least one homer snapped in wednesday's win.

prediction: rays 3, red sox 2

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Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the texas rangers racked up the runs during a confidence-building series against the new york yankees and look to continue the production when they open a four-game series versus the visiting kansas city royals on thursday. texas belted seven homers and produced 23 runs while winning two of three from new york, including wednesday's 12-10 triumph.

nomar mazara and ronald guzman each homered and were among four rangers - isiah kiner-falefa and jurickson profar were the others - to drive in three runs in wednesday's slugfest. guzman went deep in each game of the series, going 5-for-10 overall in the set, while profar has collected six rbis over his last two contests. kansas city posted a 5-2, 10-inning victory on wednesday to take two of three from st. louis and win a road series for the first time this season. "we needed that," royals catcher sal butera told reporters after delivering the tiebreaking two-run single in the 10th. "we fought hard all three games and guys did a great job on both ends, and our bullpen did a great job."
tv: 8:05 p.m. et, fs kansas city, fs southwest (texas)
pitching matchup: royals lh danny duffy (1-6, 6.88 era) vs. rangers rh austin bibens-dirkx (2017: 5-2, 4.67)

duffy is having a poor season, and things really have unraveled over his last two starts as he has given up 14 runs and 15 hits - four homers - while issuing eight walks in just 7 1/3 innings. the 29-year-old already has served up 14 homers in just 51 frames after allowing a total of 13 over 146 1/3 innings last season. duffy is 1-2 with a 3.25 era in six career starts against the rangers.
bibens-dirkx is being recalled to make his seventh career start in the rotation spot typically filled by matt moore, who went on the disabled list with a knee injury. the 33-year-old was 2-3 with a 3.72 era and 1.34 whip in eight turns for triple-a round rock, registering 32 strikeouts against eight walks over 38 2/3 innings. bibens-dirkx, who didn't face the royals last season - his first in the majors, recorded a porous 5.97 era over 12 home appearances (three starts) in 2017.
walk-offs

1. the rangers served up 12 homers in the series against the yankees.

2. texas 3b adrian beltre (hamstring) took batting practice wednesday for the first time since being injured on may 13 but remains unlikely to return until early june.

3. kansas city c salvador perez started at first base for the first time since 2013 in wednesday's game against the cardinals and belted his eighth homer of the campaign.

prediction: rangers 7, royals 6

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New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 05-24-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
off to the best 50-game start in club history, the milwaukee brewers look to keep rolling when they open a four-game series against the visiting new york mets on thursday. milwaukee surged to the top of the national league central by winning 10 of 13 contests and opened its 10-game homestand with a three-game sweep of arizona.

the brewers, who outscored the diamondbacks 14-4 and are poised to welcome back 17-game winner kyle davies and outfielder ryan braun from the disabled list on thursday, are trying not to get too far ahead of themselves. "this is the cubs' division until someone says otherwise," milwaukee third baseman travis shaw told reporters. "but we feel like we're in a good spot now. we're playing good. we'll try to keep it going this weekend." new york, which had ripped off four straight victories before dropping its last two to miami, won two of three from the brewers last month as part of its 12-2 start to the season. thursday's matchup marks the start of a rugged eight-game road trip for the mets, who will play four each at division leaders milwaukee and atlanta - the teams with the two best records in the nl.
tv: 8:10 p.m. et, sny (new york), fs wisconsin (milwaukee)
pitching matchup: mets lh steven matz (1-3, 4.42 era) vs. brewers rh zach davies (2-3, 4.24)

after putting together back-to-back solid outings, matz turned in a clunker last time out versus arizona as he lasted only four innings while giving up four runs and six hits - including two homers. he allowed one run in each of his previous two turns, including a 2-0 loss to colorado in which he worked a season-high six frames. matz defeated davies and milwaukee on april 13 despite yielding four runs in 5 1/3 innings.
davies has been out since april 29 due to rotator cuff inflammation but was pitching well at the time of his injury, surrendering four runs over 18 innings in a span of three starts. he was rocked in two of his first three turns to open the season, including a 4 1/3-inning outing against the mets in which he was tagged for five runs and two homers. asdrubal cabrera is 5-for-9 versus davies, but jay bruce has recorded just one hit in 15 at-bats.
walk-offs

1. brewers 1b jesús aguilar drove in three runs on wednesday, giving him nine rbis in his last five games.

2. mets rhp jeurys familia suffered his fourth blown save on wednesday.

3. braun (back), who has been out since may 13, was in a 3-for-29 rut at the time of his injury.

prediction: brewers 6, mets 3

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, May 24


Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 901-902
May 24, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 15.063
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 13.943
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Under

NY Mets @ Milwaukee

Game 903-904
May 24, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 13.253
Milwaukee
(Davies) 17.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-145); Under

LA Angels @ Toronto

Game 905-906
May 24, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Tropeano) 14.860
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.925
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Under

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 907-908
May 24, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.989
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 13.615
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-140); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 909-910
May 24, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 00.000
Oakland
(Lucas) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle

Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
( );

Houston @ Cleveland

Game 911-912
May 24, 2018 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 17.981
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 19.116
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+110); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 913-914
May 24, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 14.099
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.666
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Under

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 915-916
May 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 00.000
Texas
(Bbens-Drkx) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City

Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
( );

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, May 24

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PITTSBURGH (27 - 21) at CINCINNATI (17 - 33) - 12:35 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NOVA is 3-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 11-4 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-28 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-33 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 8-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-19 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NOVA is 3-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.207.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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NY METS (24 - 21) at MILWAUKEE (31 - 19) - 8:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 94-113 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 72-84 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-56 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-19 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-34 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-9 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-41 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 61-53 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 42-34 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIES is 20-11 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 111-92 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 440-455 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 80-102 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MATZ is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 0.927.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. NY METS since 1997
DAVIES is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (26 - 22) at TORONTO (23 - 25) - 12:35 PM
NICK TROPEANO (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 4-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 342-266 (+49.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
TORONTO is 43-58 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

NICK TROPEANO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCO ESTRADA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.62 and a WHIP of 1.585.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (15 - 34) at CHI WHITE SOX (15 - 31) - 2:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-34 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-10 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-21 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 5-22 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 8-23 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-73 (-28.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BUNDY is 3-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (29 - 19) at OAKLAND (25 - 24) - 3:35 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JOSH LUCAS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 26-10 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 33-15 (+13.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 20-26. (-6.9 units)

JOSH LUCAS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (32 - 18) at CLEVELAND (24 - 23) - 6:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. MIKE CLEVINGER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MORTON is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CLEVINGER is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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BOSTON (34 - 15) at TAMPA BAY (22 - 25) - 7:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 20-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 527-482 (-68.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 82-51 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PORCELLO is 87-46 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 12-22 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-65 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-3 (+3.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 14-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 17-9 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-16. (-6.9 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. BOSTON since 1997
SNELL is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.530.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (16 - 33) at TEXAS (20 - 31) - 8:05 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. AUSTIN BIBENS-DIRKX (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DANNY DUFFY vs. TEXAS since 1997
DUFFY is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

AUSTIN BIBENS-DIRKX vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Thursday, May 24


National League
Pirates (27-21) @ Reds (17-33)
Nova is 0-3, 9.82 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-5.
5-inning record: 5-1-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Castillo is 2-0, 3.24 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-5.
5-inning record: 5-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Pirates lost four of their last five games; over is 3-0-1 in their last four road games. Cincinnati lost six of its last nine games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Mets (24-21) @ Brewers (31-19)
Matz is 0-2, 6.38 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-3.
5-inning record: 2-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Davies is 2-1, 2.00 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Mets are 5-7 in last 12 road games, but are 6-1 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Milwaukee won six of its last seven games; they’re 3-4 in home series openers. Under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

American League
Angels (27-22) @ Blue Jays (23-26)
Tropeano is 0-3, 5.61 in his last five starts (under 4-2). Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 1-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Estrada is 0-3, 5.02 in his last five starts, last three of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 5-4
5-inning record: 3-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Angels lost six of their last eight games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Toronto lost seven of its last eight home games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Astros (32-18) @ Indians (24-23)
Morton is 6-0, 2.10 in nine starts this year; his last four starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-3
5-inning record: 7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Clevinger is 1-1, 3.71 in his last five starts; (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 4-5
5-inning record: 2-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Astros won six of their last seven games; they’re 5-2 in road series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Cleveland won three of its last four games; they’re 3-5 in home series openers. Over is 14-2 in their last 16 home games.

Red Sox (34-15) @ Rays (22-25)
Porcello is 4-1, 3.53 in his last eight starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-3
5-inning record: 6-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Snell is 2-1, 1.07 in four home starts this season (over 2-2). Team in his starts: 5-5
5-inning record: 6-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Boston won six of its last seven games; under is 6-1-2 in their last nine road games. Rays won six of their last nine games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Orioles (15-34) @ White Sox (15-31)
Bundy is 1-4, 10.64 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Team in his starts: 3-7.
5-inning record: 3-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Giolito is 3-1, 4.88 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 4-5.
5-inning record: 2-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Orioles lost six of their last eight games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. White Sox won five of their last seven games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Royals (16-33) @ Rangers (20-31)
Duffy is 1-3, 9.31 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 1-9.
5-inning record: 1-7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Bibens-Dirks is making his first ’18 start; he was 5-2, 4.67 in 24 MLB games (6 starts) LY. He is 2-3, 3.72 in eight AAA starts this season. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Royals are 3-8 in last 11 games, but won last two; they’re 2-6 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Texas lost four of its last five games; they’re 2-7 in home series openers. Over is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Mariners (29-19) @ A’s (25-24)
Hernandez is 3-1, 6.28 in his last five starts, last four of which went over. Team in his starts: 7-3
5-inning record: 5-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10

Bullpen game for the injury-riddled A’s pitching staff. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Mariners won seven of their last nine games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Oakland won six of its last nine games but lost last two; under is 6-1 in their last seven home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/23
Ariz 10-9-4……9-9-7…….19-18
Atl 14-9-5…..7-7-6………21-16
Cubs 11-7-5……10-10-3…….21-17
Reds 7-15-1……8-15-3………15-30
Colo 16-11-7……9-8-1……..25-19
LA 13-9-3…….9-10-5……22-19
Miami 8-13-3…..11-9-5……..19-22
Milw 14-10-4…..10-10-2…..24-20
Mets 8-10-2……10-12-4…..17-20
Philly 8-10-4…..11-7-6…….19-17
Pitt 11-8-5……10-6-8……21-14
St. Louis 13-5-3……12-13-1……25-18
SD 8-10-6……8-14-4……..16-23
SF 9-11-7…..10-12-2…….19-23
Wash 13-6-3..…14-10-3………27-16

Orioles 5-15-6…….10-11-2……15-26
Boston 14-8-6……..11-8-3……25-16
White Sox 8-12-2…….7-16-2…..15-28
Cleveland 12-8-5……12-6-5……24-14
Detroit 10-13-4……10-10-4……20-22
Astros 11-6-7……14-8-5……..25-13
KC 6-15-3……..8-15-3……14-30
Angels 14-5-1……9-14-6……..23-19
Twins 9-12-3……8-11-5…….17-23
NYY 13-5-4……15-6-4…….28-11
A’s 9-12-6……8-9-5………17-22
Seattle 16-8-4……8-8-6………24-16
TB 14-8-5……6-10-4…….20-17
Texas 9-12-4……8-15-3……..17-27
Toronto 7-11-3……..8-16-5…….15-27

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/23)
Ariz 8-22……..6-25……….14
Atl 11-27……11-21……..22
Cubs 6-23……..11-25………17
Reds 5-23……..6-25………..11
Colo 12-32……..6-18..…….18
LA 9-25……..6-23..………15
Miami 7-24……..10-26……….17
Milw 8-28……..4-21…..……12
Mets 6-20……..9-25………..15
Philly 6-23……..9-25……….15
Pitt 6-24……..7-24………..13
StL 6-20……..6-26………..12
SD 6-24……..3-26………..9
SF 2-25………11-24….…13
Wash 12-23……..8-26……..20

Orioles 9-26……..8-23………17
Boston 9-27……..9-22………18
White Sox 5-22……9-25………14
Clev 7-26…….7-22……….14
Detroit 8-26…….4-22………12
Astros 6-22……5-26……….9
KC 7-25……..7-25………14
Angels 7-19……..4-28………11
Twins 7-24……3-28……….10
NYY 5-21……..9-24………14
A’s 6-27……..7-22………13
Seattle 9-26……6-22……….15
TB 12-27…..4-20………16
Texas 3-25……5-25……….7
Toronto 4-21……8-27……….12

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 25-10 NL, favorites +$484
AL @ NL– 15-14 NL, favorites -$672
Total: 40-24 NL, favorites -$188

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MLB

Thursday, May 24

Trend Report

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Angels is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
LA Angels is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
LA Angels is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Toronto is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 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 UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Houston Astros
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 13 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Cleveland's last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 12 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 19 games when playing at home against Houston


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
NY Mets is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, May 24


Seattle @ Oakland

Game 909-910
May 24, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 16.202
Oakland
(Lucas) 15.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+105); Under

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MLB

Thursday, May 24


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Charlie Morton, Houston Astros (6-0, 1.94 ERA, $105)

Morton belongs in that group of Houston hurlers who are blowing away opponents in the batter’s box. He has 35 Ks in his last four starts and the Under is 4-0 during the same stretch. The Astros are 6-3 in his nine outings this season.

If you’re looking for someone a little less obvious for a streaking starter then check out Luis Castillo. The Cincinnati Reds are 3-0 in the righty’s last three appearances and he’s allowed just seven earned runs in his last 22 2/3 innings of work.

Slumping: Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals (1-6, 6.88 ERA, -$791)

Some might argue everyone is struggling in Kansas City these days, but Duffy stands out in a depressing group of underachievers. The Royals are 1-9 in his 10 starts this season and only three other MLB starters (Homer Bailey, Clayton Kershaw and Jose Urena) have cost bettors more money.

Total bettors take note: the Over is 5-1 in his last six trips to the bump.

Thursday’s Top Trends

*The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-14 in Ivan Nova’s last 19 road starts. They’re +115 underodgs at Cincinnati.
*The Toronto Blue Jays are 1-7 in their last seven home games. They’re -110 faves against the visiting Halos.
*The Under is 8-2 in the White Sox last 10 games and 12-3-1 in Lucas Giolito’s last 16 appearances.
*The Seattle Mariners are 5-0 in their last five games overall.
*The Under is 27-9-4 in the last 40 games between the Astros and Indians.
*The Boston Red Sox are 9-2 in their last 11 games against the Tampa Bay Rays. They’re -136 road faves vs. the Rays today.

Weather Watch

Thursday looks like a beautiful day for baseball all across the country with clear skies and light winds in the forecast today.

Ump of the Day

Tom Hallion: Over bettors have taken a beating the last two days of MLB play with the Under going 23-6-1. Seeing Tom Hallion behind home plate in tonight’s Red Sox-Rays game should cheer total players up. The Over is 5-1 in his last six games calling balls and strikes and 23-11 in his last 34 games behind home plate.

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, May 24


Kansas City @ Texas

Game 915-916
May 24, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.424
Texas
(Bbens-Drkx) 14.304
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
10
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-105); Under

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NBA Western Conference Final Game 5 betting preview and odds: Warriors at Rockets

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets (+1, 219)

Series tied 2-2.

Staring at a 10-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter and a 3-1 series hole, the Houston Rockets came alive and reestablished homecourt advantage in the Western Conference finals. The Rockets will try to maintain that advantage and carry some momentum back when they host the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Thursday.

Houston allowed 126 points on 52.2 percent shooting in a 41-point loss in Game 3 but came out with a renewed passion on the defensive end in Game 4 and held the Warriors to 12 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 95-92 victory. "That was the last piece for us to get over the hump and becoming one of the best teams in the league," swingman Trevor Ariza told reporters after the win. "How we defend, how we pay attention to detail and how we go about playing defense. Tonight, in the fourth quarter when it mattered, we got stops. It let us get back in the game, it let us take the lead and it let us win." Golden State coach Steve Kerr blamed fatigue for his team's poor fourth-quarter performance but conceded that the Rockets were the better team down the stretch. "I felt like in the fourth quarter we just ran out of gas," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "Scored 12 points. Tried to buy a little rest for our guys, but yeah, they just outplayed us in the fourth and they earned it."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TNT

SERIES PRICE (PER WESTGATE LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened as 1-point home favorites for Game 5 and as of Wednesday night that number has jumped the fence to Warriors -1. The total hit betting boards at 220 and has been dropped slightly to 219.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "It’s rare to find a No. 1 seed taking the court as a home dog, yet the Rockets are doing just that Thursday night against the Warriors. For what it’s worth its happened only 9 times in conference finals since 1996, with the hosts going just 3-6 SU and 3-5-1 ATS. Meanwhile, Houston’s recent 7-2 SU and ATS mark as a playoff home dog says otherwise. Batten down the hatches." - Marc Lawrence.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SG K. Thompson (Probable, Knee), SF A. Iguodala (Questionable, Knee), SG P. McCaw (Early June, Back), SF C. Boucher (Out Indefinitely, Ankle).

Rockets - No injuries to report.

MATCHUP CHART:

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ABOUT THE WARRIORS (68-28 SU, 41-54-1 ATS, 44-51-1 O/U): Golden State held Houston to 39 percent shooting in Game 4 but surrendered 34 points in the second quarter and 25 in the fourth, and the inconsistency is a matter of concern. "I think we just stop trusting our defense at certain points in the game," power forward Draymond Green told reporters. "We've got to trust our defense, trust the game plan, and stick with it." The Warriors shot 39.3 percent from the floor in the loss and All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson was held to 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting, giving him an average of 10.3 points over the last three games after going off for 28 in Game 1.

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (75-21 SU, 49-46-1 ATS, 39-56-1 O/U): Houston needs two wins over the next three games to knock the Warriors off their three-year reign as Western Conference champs and gets to play two of those three at home, though that might not matter. "We knew we needed it, but we said all along with both teams home court doesn't really matter," point guard Chris Paul told reporters after the Game 4 victory. "Both teams have the ability to win on the road. We had to prove that to ourselves. Weathering the storm, the runs that they made, and knowing that now we get a chance to go back home, we knew we had to get at least one win here. We got it, so now it's a three-game series." Paul battled a foot injury in Game 4 but turned in his best scoring effort of the series with 27 points on 10-of-20 shooting.

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Conference Finals games.
* Rockets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Pacific.
* Under is 6-1 in Warriors' last 7 overall.
* Under is 13-3 in Rockets' last 16 vs. NBA Pacific.
* Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Houston.

CONSENSUS:

There are 54 percent of pointspread bets on the Houston Rockets while 65 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, May 24


Golden State @ Houston

Game 507-508
May 24, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
129.975
Houston
125.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 4
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
220 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+1); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, May 24

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GOLDEN STATE (68 - 28) at HOUSTON (75 - 21) - 5/24/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 65-40 ATS (+21.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 41-54 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 108-143 ATS (-49.3 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 11-7 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 13-6 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Thursday, May 24

Golden State @ Houston (2-2)
Rockets outscored Golden State 34-18 in 2nd quarter, 25-12 in 4th quarter; four Warriors subs who played were a combined -29 in 48:00 of play. In their two series wins, Houston has taken 80 treys, 87 2-point shots. In their two losses, they took 71 treys, 95 2-point shots. Under is 6-2 in this round so far, 3-1 in both series. Under is 6-1 in Golden State’s last seven games. Road team is 7-4 in last eleven games between these teams. Under is 10-4 in last 14 series games. Warriors other than Curry were 3-14 on arc in Game 4; he needs lot more help.

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NBA

Thursday, May 24

Trend Report

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Houston
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Rockets
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 22 games at home
Houston is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, May 24

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WASHINGTON (2 - 0) at INDIANA (0 - 3) - 5/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 312-373 ATS (-98.3 Units) in all games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (2 - 0) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 0) - 5/24/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-3 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-0 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Thursday, May 24

Trend Report

Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games
Los Angeles is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Los Angeles's last 20 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Los Angeles is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Connecticut is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Connecticut is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Connecticut is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Connecticut is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles


Washington Mystics
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games at home
Indiana is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

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WNBA
Dunkel

Thursday, May 24


Washington @ Indiana

Game 311-312
May 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
104.586
Indiana
105.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 1
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 4 1/2
158
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+4 1/2); Under

Los Angeles @ Connecticut

Game 313-314
May 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
00.000
Connecticut
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles

Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
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Celtics win and cover again on home court - now 10-0 SU and ATS in this year's playoffs. NBA playoffs betting stats:

Home Teams:
53-20 Straight Up
42-30-1 ATS (58.3%)

Favorites:
55-18 Straight Up
43-29-1 ATS (59.7%)

Over-Under: 34-39

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Baltimore w/Bundy -135 Over Chicago Wsox

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, May 24, 2018

5/24 03:10 PM PT / 6:10 PM ET

MLB (911) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (912) CLEVELAND INDIANS

Take: (911) HOUSTON ASTROS

Reason: Your free play for Thursday, May 24, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians. Your free play is on the ASTROS.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Thursday's Free Selection is on the BoSox

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR THURSDAY: Take HOUSTON/CLEVELAND UNDER the total of 8 runs

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Totals4U

Thursday's Free Selection: Houston Astros/Cleveland Indians under 8

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John Anthony Sports

Thursday's Free Selection: Oakland - 120

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Atlantic Sports

Thursday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Houston - 120

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#1 Sports

Thursday's Free Selection: Boston/Tampa Bay over 7 1/2

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Thursday Selection Is

Boston w/Porcello -133

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Thursday: Take BALTIMORE (Bundy) -120 over Chicago White Sox

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Pittsburgh Nova +110

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Hawkeye Sports

Thursday's Free Pick: Connecticut (WNBA)

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick Toronto Estrada +104

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: THURS RedSox w/ Porcello-130

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICKS 5/24 MLB SEATTLE +110

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Baltimore Orioles w/Bundy -135 over Chicago Wsox

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Thursday: Take BOSTON/TAMPA BAY OVER the total of 8 runs

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Thursday: Oakland Athletics

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Ov 7 Bos/TB - MLB

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Thursday, May 24, 2018

05/24 12:35 PM MLB (909) SEATTLE MARINERS (F HERNANDEZ - R) VS (910) OAKLAND ATHLETICS (J Lucas - R)

Take : Mariners

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Roz Wins

Roz's Thursday May 24, 2018, Free Pick


5/24 03:10 PM MLB (911) HOUSTON ASTROS (C MORTON - R) VS (912) CLEVELAND INDIANS (M CLEVINGER - R)

Take : Astros

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The Last Call

Thursday's Free Play: New York Mets + 155

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First Half Sports

WNBA LOS ANGELES SPARKS +3

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Ace / V.I.P.

NBA GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS +105

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Tys Terrific Tips

MLB PITTSBURGH PIRATES +115

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Mikey Sports

MLB CHICAGO WHITE SOX +130

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Pinnacle Sports Picks

MLB OAKLAND ATHLETICS ‑120

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MVP Lock Club

MLB BALTIMORE ORIOLES ‑140

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Team Underground

MLB HOUSTON ASTROS ‑120

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Tommy King Wins

MLB MILWAUKEE BREWERS ‑150

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Best Sports Capper

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑115

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Total Winner Sports

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑115

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VIP Sports Picks Las Vegas

WNBA LOS ANGELES SPARKS +3

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Wise Guy Insider

MLB BALTIMORE ORIOLES ‑140

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Picks 2 Play

MLB OAKLAND ATHLETICS ‑120

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DONNY ACTION

MLB CHICAGO WHITE SOX +130

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Mike Williams May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Rays +123 at GTBets

1* on Rays +123

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Jimmy Boyd May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | BOS vs TAM
Play on: UNDER 7½ -120

Free Pick on Red Sox/Rays UNDER
I'm recommending a play on the UNDER in Thursday's AL East showdown between the Rays and Red Sox. Each of the first two games in the series have gone UNDER the total set by the books and I see no reason given the pitching matchup that trend won't continue in the series finale.
Boston will send out Rick Porcello, who is having a big bounce back season after the disappointing showing in 2017 following his Cy Young campaign. Porcello is 6-1 with a 3.39 ERA and 1.052 WHIP in 10 starts. Not only will he be facing a Rays team that has scored 2 or fewer runs in each of their last 3 games, but he's owned Tampa of late. He's got a 3.23 ERA over 26 career starts against the Rays and is 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 3 outings against them this season.
Tampa will send out Blake Snell, who is without a doubt one of their best starters. Snell is 5-3 with a 3.07 ERA and 1.040 WHIP in 10 starts. Most of that success has come at home, where he owns a 1.07 ERA and 0.829 WHIP in 4 starts. He too has faced the opponent 3 times and Snell owns a 1.38 ERA in those 3 starts vs Boston this season.
UNDER is 41-19-4 in the Red Sox's last 64 when playing the 3rd game of a series, 8-2 in their last 10 following a win and 12-3 in their last 15 division road games. UNDER is also 9-2-1 in Tampa's last 12 after a loos, 21-7-2 in their last 30 during game 3 of a series and 5-0-2 in their last 7 at home. Take the UNDER!

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Bobby Conn May 24 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
WNBA | Mystics vs Fever
Play on: Fever +5 -110 at betonline

1* Free Play on Fever +5 -110

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Mark Wilson May 24 '18, 6:10 PM in 22m
MLB | Astros vs Indians
Play on: Indians +124 at betonline

Free Play on Indians +124

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Hunter Price May 24 '18, 8:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Mets vs Brewers
Play on: Mets +138 at betonline

1* Free Pick on Mets +138

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Totals Guru May 24 '18, 8:10 PM in 2h
MLB | NYM vs MIL
Play on: UNDER 9 -115

Free Total Annihilator On Mets vs Brewers under 9 -115

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Alex Smart May 24 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
WNBA | Sparks vs Sun
Play on: Sun +2½ -110 at GTBets

The LA Sparks travel out east to take on the Connecticut Sun today in a game I'm betting favors the home side. The Sparks are 2-0 after beating the defending champion Lynx 77-76 in game 1 of their season and than blasting Indiana by 17 points in the follow-up. With this being the Sparks third straight road game of the season, I'm betting some fatigue could set in vs a strong and under rated Connecticut side that absolutely annihilated the Las Vegas Aces, 101-65 in their opener .
CONNECTICUT is 17-7 ATS L/24 in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.CONNECTICUT is 15-5 ATS when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last few seasons.CONNECTICUT is 13-4 ATS L/17 after a combined score of 165 points or more dating back to last season. CONNECTICUT is 12-4 ATS L/26 after one or more consecutive overs .
LOS ANGELES is 31-50 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more since 1997.Agler is 8-20 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less in all games he has coached since 1997
NBA Road favorites (LOS ANGELES) - excellent offensive team from last season - scored 75 or more points/game, after a win by 10 points or more are 5-23 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 82% for bettors.
NBA Road favorites (LOS ANGELES) - poor defensive team from last season - allowed 72 or more points/game, after a win by 10 points or more are 8-29 ATS L/21 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on the Connecticut Sun to cover

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Marc Lawrence May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Rays +123 at 5Dimes

Play - Tampa Bay Rays w/Snell (Game 914).
Edges - Rays: Snell 1.07 ERA with 0.83 WHIP at home this season … Red Sox: Porcello 3-5 last 8 overall away team starts during May … With that look for Snell to improve to 7-3 in his last 10 overall home team starts here tonight…. We recommend a 1* play on Tampa Bay. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Dave Price May 24 '18, 6:10 PM in 22m
MLB | Astros vs Indians
Play on: Indians +120 at MyBookie

Dave’s Thursday Free Play:
1* on Cleveland Indians +120
The Key: I like the price we are getting with the Cleveland Indians as home underdogs to the Houston Astros tonight. Mike Clevinger is 3-1 with a 2.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 9 starts this season and is lacking the respect he deserves from oddsmakers. He has been one of the most underrated starters in the big leagues over the past two seasons. Clevinger sports a 2.40 ERA in 3 lifetime starts vs. Houston as well. The Indians are 41-14 in their last 55 Thursday games. Cleveland is 11-2 in Clevinger’s last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. The Indians are 8-3 in Clevinger’s last 11 home starts. Take Cleveland.

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Sal Michaels May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Rays +123 at pinnacle

Free Play on Rays +123

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John Ryan May 24 '18, 7:00 PM in 1h
WNBA | Mystics vs Fever
Play on: Fever +4 -105 at betonline

Ryan’s 10-Star NBA Playoff Total of the Year goes Wednesday!
Ryan correctly predicted that Houston would win last night and is now hitting 65% ATS winners in the playoffs. The 10-Star play is the strongest grading that his SIM Algorithm program can identify and why it gets GOY status. The research featring advanced data analytics is like getting the box score before the game even starts. One of these metrics has gone 21-3 hitting 88% winners.
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The Play
Connecticut (314)

The Matchup
LOS ANGELES (2 - 0) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 0)

Start Time
Thursday, 5/24/2018 7:00 PM

SIM grading
7 stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.

Recommended Strategy
Place a 7-star wager on Connecticut using the line, which currently shows them installed as a 2-point home dog.
SIM Matching Game Situations
Connecticut is a solid money making:
28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when they grab 8 to 12 offensive rebounds in a game over the last 3 seasons.
19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games where they force 12 or fewer turnovers over the last 3 seasons.
20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when they score 78 or more points in a game over the last 2 seasons.


Los Angeles is a money burning:
48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) when they make 22% to 28% of their three point attempts in a game.
65-111 ATS (-57.1 Units) when they attempt 4 to 9 less free throws than opponents in a game.
33-66 ATS (-39.6 Units) when they allow 78 to 82 points in a game.
11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when they allow 78 or more points in a game over the last 3 seasons.




Game Intelligence Discussion Points
Play against road favorites that were excellent offensive teams from last season scored 75 or more points-per-game, after a win by 10 points or more.
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Dustin Hawkins May 24 '18, 8:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Mets vs Brewers
Play on: Mets +140 at YouWager

Free Play on Mets +140

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Ross Benjamin May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Rays +120 at MyBookie

Ross Benjamin has the NBA winning total on Thursday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between Golden State/Houston (9:05 ET). Ross is 3-0 with his NBA Playoff picks over the past 3 days. He’s also an outstanding 21-11 (66%) L32 with his MLB picks and that includes 12 money line underdog winners. You need to spend money to make money and Ross Benjamin is your ticket to that winning formula.
Boston (Porcello) @ Tampa Bay (Snell) 7;10 PM ET
Game# 913-914
Play On: Tampa Bay +120
Former American League Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello once again has an impressive performance line in 2018. However, that’s not been the case in his last 3 starts with Porcello posting a lofty 6.75 ERA and 1.68 WHIP.
Boston has some intriguing splits that work against them in today’s matchup with Tampa Bay. The Red Sox will be facing Tampa Bay’s lefty starter Blake Snell tonight. They’ve gone an outstanding 29-10 versus right-handed starting pitchers this season but are just 6-11 when facing lefties. Furthermore, Snell has an impressive 1.04 WHIP in 10 starts this season. Boston is a dismal 6-11 in 2018 when facing an American League starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or less. Putting that record into perspective, the Red Sox are 28-4 in the rest of their games in 2018.
Speaking of Blake Snell, he’s compiled a brilliant 1.07 ERA and 0.83 WHIP this year during 4 home starts. Snell has made 2 starts against Boston in 2018 while collecting a terrific 1.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in those pair of outings. The Rays bullpen has been very good over their previous 7 games in gathering a combined 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Bet on Tampa Bay as a money line underdog for my Thursday 5/24 free pick.

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Mark Franco May 24 '18, 6:10 PM in 22m
MLB | HOU vs CLE
Play on: UNDER 8 +103

Astros/Indians under 8
The Houston Astros attempt to extend a pair of winning streaks when they begin their seven-game road trip Thursday with the opener of a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Houston, which has won two straight away from home, topped San Francisco 4-1 on Wednesday for its third consecutive overall victory.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Charlie Morton (6-0, 1.94 ERA) vs. Indians RH Mike Clevinger (3-1, 2.87)
Morton looks to top Cleveland for the second time in seven days after allowing one run and four hits over seven innings of a home victory over the Indians on Friday. The 34-year-old native of New Jersey has registered 70 strikeouts while issuing only 18 walks in 55 2/3 frames this season and has yielded more than two runs only twice in his nine turns. Morton's win last time out improved him to 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA in three career starts against Cleveland.
Clevinger suffered his first loss of the season opposite Morton on Friday as he surrendered three runs on eight hits and four walks in 6 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old Floridian has issued four free passes in two of his last three turns - both on the road - after handing out a total of 10 over his first six outings this year. Clevinger has made three career starts against the Astros, going 1-2 with a 2.40 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15 frames.
The Astros have allowed 126 runs over their first 50 games, the lowest total in the major leagues in that span since 1920.
Under is 6-1 in Mortons last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 12-5-1 in Clevingers last 18 home starts. Under is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings in Cleveland.

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Scott Rickenbach May 24 '18, 9:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Rockets
Play on: Rockets +1 -110 at BetPhoenix

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NBA Game #508 Thursday Free Pick Houston Rockets (+) vs Golden State Warriors @ 9:05 ET - This line is right around a pick'em but in some shops (as of early game day morning) the Rockets are as much as a 1.5 point favorite. That is noteworthy as the Warriors are an ugly 2-6 SU/ATS this season as an underdog. Also, Golden State is only 7-8 SU/ATS their last 15 road games. Both teams shot poorly in Game 4 but the Warriors are only 2-3 ATS the last 5 times they were off of a game where they were held under 41.9% from the field. As for the Rockets, since the calendar hit 2018 they have been held under 41.4% from the field 9 times and have responded by going 6-3 ATS in their next game. The "kicker" to that is a 4-1 ATS mark when that game is at home and that is the case here. Look for Houston to shoot much better on their home floor and respond with a resounding win here in Game 5 to take a stranglehold on this series. The Warriors continue to be over-rated by the markets and are actually a pedestrian 19-17 SU (and ugly 11-25 ATS!) their last 36 games against teams with a winning record. The Rockets are 33-8 SU their last 41 games versus teams with a winning record and are 40-9 SU on their home floor. Couple that with the fact that there are some shops that have a +1 on the home team as of very early this morning and you have even better value on the home team in this one! Free Pick HOUSTON

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Pro Computer Gambler May 24 '18, 9:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Warriors vs Rockets
Play on: UNDER 219½ -103

NBA SYSTEM OF THE DAY: The Warriors are 3-10-3 OU (-10.94 ppg) since Mar 19, 2016 as a dog
62% of the public like the Over. Raw numbers have this game pegged at 107-103 for the Rockets.
To get over 210 for +300 odds is incredible value here. Take it!

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Sean Murphy May 24 '18, 6:10 PM in 22m
MLB | Astros vs Indians
Play on: Astros -125 at pinnacle

Thursday MLB Free play. My selection is on Houston over Cleveland at 6:10 pm et on Thursday.
The Astros took two of three games from the Indians at home last weekend. The Tribe followed up that series by sweeping a two-game set with the Cubs at Wrigley Field. While I do think the Indians will get back at the Astros over the course of the weekend, I don't think it happens in the series opener on Thursday.
Charlie Morton will take the ball for Houston. He continues to be one of the most underrated and undervalued starters in baseball. Morton has gone a perfect 6-0 with a sub-2.00 ERA this season and is coming off another outstanding effort against these same Indians last week. Note that Morton has worked at least seven innings in three of his last four starts but has needed to throw over 100 pitches only twice over that stretch.
Mike Clevinger has certainly pitched well for the Indians this season as well but it's worth noting that he has needed to throw at least 105 pitches in each of his last four starts. Note that the Tribe are just 1-4 over his last five outings. That includes a 1-2 mark here at home.

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John Martin May 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 2h
MLB | KC vs TEX
Play on: UNDER 10 -103

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Royals/Rangers UNDER 10
We have a very high total here between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers Thursday. It’s too high and should not be double-digits when these are two of the worst offensive teams in the American League. The Royals average just 3.9 runs/game this season and 3.7 runs/game against right-handed starters. The Rangers average only 4.2 runs/game this year and hit .227 as a team. Danny Duffy has a 3.25 ERA in six previous starts against the Rangers. Austin Bibens-Dirkx will have the element of surprise as he has never faced the Royals, and he’ll be making his season debut tonight. The UNDER is 32-14-5 in the last 51 meetings, including 12-3-3 in the last 18 meetings in Texas. Give me the UNDER.

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Mike Lundin May 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Rays +1½ -132 at pinnacle

MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Tampa Bay Rays have dropped three straight while the Boston Red Sox have won four straight (including the first two of this series) but I think the value is on the home team here at Tropicana Field Thursday night. Note that Rays are 6-2 in their last eight games after losing the first two games of a series.
Tampa Bay hands the ball to Blake Snell (5-3, 3.07 ERA) who held Boston scoreless through 5 2/3 innings in March and limited them to two runs through 7 1/3 frames in April for a season ERA of 1.38 against the Red Sox. Rays are 8-2 in Snell's last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record, and the 34-15 Red Sox sure fits into that category.
Rick Porcello (6-1, 3.39 ERA) will take the ball for the visitors. He is 2-0 in three starts against the Rays on the season behind a 3.10 ERA, but I have a feeling the Rays' bats will come alive here after scoring just a total of five runs through their last three games.
Free pick on Tampa Bay Rays +1.5.

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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 05-25-2018

24th May 2018 by Gracenote
the boston celtics are one win away from reaching the nba finals for the first time since 2010 when they visit the cleveland cavaliers on friday. the celtics possess a 3-2 lead in the eastern conference finals but are just 1-6 on the road this postseason, including two setbacks in cleveland.

cavaliers forward lebron james could be playing in his final game in cleveland before his expected dive into free agency but he is currently focused on earning one more trip to boston. "we're looking forward to having an opportunity to force a game 7," james told reporters after his squad's 96-83 loss in wednesday's game 5. "it's up to us to see if we can come back here for one more." boston continues to persevere behind its young roster but it will have to step up if it is to close the series on the cavaliers' home floor. "now we have a big challenge to go on the road," boston veteran big man al horford told reporters. "we're going to have to play a great game come friday because they're tough at home. at least in our series, they've had their way."
tv: 8:30 p.m. et, espn
about the celtics: small forward jayson tatum scored 24 points in game 5 for his ninth 20-point outing of the postseason. the 20-year-old is putting together one of the best scoring playoff runs by a rookie in nba history with 312 points and he trails only elgin baylor (331), alvan adams (341) and kareem abdul-jabbar (352). "it's just been a lot of fun," tatum told reporters. "i've just been enjoying it, the level of play, the atmosphere. the playoffs bring the best out of people and out of players, and hopefully we keep it going. ... we're one win away from going to the finals. "
about the cavaliers: james had 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while going 11-of-22 shooting in game 5 and he downplayed interrogating questions about his level of fatigue. "i had my moments, but i think everybody at this point is tired, worn down whatever the case may be," james told reporters. "i was still trying to make plays, put our team in position to win." james topped 40 points twice in this series and six times in the postseason and has at times single-handedly kept his team afloat.
buzzer beaters

1. boston pg marcus smart had a series-best 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting in game 5 after just 11-of-38 shooting over the first four contests.

2. cleveland sg jr smith is averaging just 5.2 points on 9-of-39 shooting in the series.

3. horford had 15 points and 12 rebounds in game 5 for his second double-double of the series and seventh of the postseason.

prediction: cavaliers 116, celtics 95