Service Plays Monday 8/10/20

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Stephen Oh

NBA

Jazz +2

MLB

Over 8.5 Milwaukee

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Monday card has the A.L. West Game of the Year headlining a Solid MLB Card, The 25-0 Norwegian League Soccer Play and the NBA Game of the Week. Europa comp play below.


The Europa League Comp Play is on Intermilan at 3:00 eastern. Milan has won both prior Meetings with Bayer LeverKusen and were clearly the best team in Italian League Serie A Action since the restart and Nearly knocked Juventus from the top spot losing the table by 1 points. They are on a 9 match unbeaten streak winning the last 4 overall. LeverKusen has feasted on sub par teams but has been very inconsistent against top quality teams and did not qualify for CL finishing 5th in the Bundlesiga. They just played on Thursday and may be a bit flat here. They were heavily favored against the Rangers from the Scottish league a game they should have dominated and managed to squeak by 1-0. InterMilan have kept clean sheets in the last 5 and should advance here today. Start the week big on Monday with The American League West Division play of the Year headlining powerful MLB card. We also have the NBA Game of the week and a 25-0 Norwegian Super League Play. See us on facebook to jump on. For the Soccer play. Go with Inter Milan. RV- GC

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Ralph Michaels MLB

Game:913 Arizona at 914 Colorado
Date/Time: Aug 10 2020 8:30 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Home -130

4% Colorado -130 vs Arizona (Gray & Ray)

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Scott Spreitzer's Picks For Soccer

6 Unit Play: Take Molde to Win vs. Brann and the Game to go Over 2.5 goals (-110) (2:30 p.m., Monday, August 10)

We need Molde to win and the game to go over the alternate total of 2.5 goals. Molde has won four in a row in the series and 18 goals were scored between the two teams. They're second in league standings heading into Monday and will continue to keep their title hopes alive. Molde's home is a fortress, winning seven straight here with 30 goals scored in the process between themselves and their guests, an average of more than 4 goals per game. Another piece of good news for the home team, they'll get midfielder Fredrik Sjolstad back from suspension. Brann has dropped four in a row with 18 goals scored in those games and they're 0-5-1 in their last six on the road. I'm betting Molde to win and the game to go over the alternate total of 2.5 goals. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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Kevin Dolan Europa

4% EUROPA LEAGUE KNOCKOUT
Game: (224405) FC Copenhagen at (224406) Manchester United
Date/Time: Aug 10 2020 3:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4%
Play: 1H Total Under 1.25 (-115)

We expect a tight opening to this game and FC Copenhagen to set up in a very defensive system looking to catch Manchester United late via a set piece. We see any goals coming in the 2nd half in this one and recommend a play on the 1H Under 1.25 goals.

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Bill Marzano

DENVER +5
DENVER @ L.A. LAKERS | 8/10 | 9:00 PM EDT
10:49 AM
There's no reason for the Lakers to push LeBron James or Anthony Davis in this one, as they've wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the West. The Nuggets match up well and I wouldn't be surprised if they won outright.

4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA PICKS | +290
2-1 IN LAST 3 LAL ATS PICKS | +91

OVER 220
INDIANA @ MIAMI | 8/10 | 8:00 PM EDT
10:48 AM
The Heat should have their top two scorers back. I expect a fast-paced game with a lot of 3-point attempts. The Over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings, and 6-0 the last six times the Pacers dressed up as underdogs.

4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA PICKS | +290

OKLAHOMA CITY +5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHOENIX | 8/10 | 2:30 PM EDT
10:44 AM
The Suns are undefeated since the restart and clawing to get into the playoffs. The Thunder are 3-2 and chasing the Rockets for the fourth seed. OKC is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games playing on no rest. Steven Adams and Andre Roberson both could return for this one. Look for the Thunder to improve to 6-0 ATS in the past six meetings.

4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA PICKS | +290

INDIANA +3.5
INDIANA @ MIAMI | 8/10 | 8:00 PM EDT
10:42 AM
This is a fantastic matchup, as Indiana and Miami have identical records. But the Pacers are 4-1 since the restart, and T.J. Warren is on fire. Indiana is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings with the Heat. Miami is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven on one day's rest. Grab the points.

4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA PICKS | +290

6-2-1 IN LAST 9 IND ATS PICKS | +376

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OVER 9.5
OAKLAND @ L.A. ANGELS | 8/10 | 9:40 PM EDT
8:30 AM
The Athletics are 7-0 OU in the first game of a series with no rest on the road when the opposing starter has a strikeout-per-walk ratio less than 2.0 on the season, zooming Over by an average of a whopping 6.29 runs per game. In their last two game in this spot, the Athletics scored 19 and 14 runs, respectively. The Angels are 8-0 OU in the first game of a series with no rest after a game in which their opponent scored first and 9-0 OU before their 80th game of the season as home underdogs when they lost their last two and they are facing a team that won their last two. These nine games have gone Over by an average of 5.78 runs per game and the final score in their last two games in this spot were 11-5 and 16-7. We are on the Over.

16-10 IN LAST 26 MLB PICKS | +297

OVER 9
CHI. WHITE SOX @ DETROIT | 8/10 | 7:10 PM EDT
8:27 AM
Chicago is 10-0 OU as a 140+ favorite off a home game in which it struck out at least 10 times, flying Over the number by an average of 4.6 runs per game. The White Sox have scored at least six runs in each of their last five games in this spot. Detroit is 7-0 OU at home coming off a road game in which it had more strikeouts than hits, flying Over by an average of 5.00 runs per game. The finals of their last four games in this spot have been: 13-4, 12-1, 12-11 and 14-6. We make the play the Over.

16-10 IN LAST 26 MLB PICKS | +297

L.A. DODGERS -160
SAN DIEGO @ L.A. DODGERS | 8/10 | 9:40 PM EDT
8:25 AM
San Diego is 0-11 SU as a 140-plus dog after striking out at least 10 times and 0-15 SU as a road underdog coming off a home game in which it had more than 10 team left on base and walked fewer than 10 times. The Dodgers are simply 13-0 SU as a favorite of more than 130 after they had fewer team-left-on-base than their opponent. Los Angeles has won these 13 games by an average of 4.62 runs, with each of the last seven victories by at least three runs. The Dodgers, easy.

16-10 IN LAST 26 MLB PICKS | +297
4-0 IN LAST 4 LAD ML PICKS | +420

3-1 IN LAST 4 SD ML PICKS | +167

PHILADELPHIA -153
ATLANTA @ PHILADELPHIA | 8/10 | 6:05 PM EDT
8:23 AM
The Phillies are 13-0 as a 120-plus favorite off a game in which they allowed 12-plus hits, winning by an average of 4.15 runs per game. Atlanta is 0-7 SU as an underdog after a game in which it had a higher team-left-on-base than its opponent, and 0-7 SU as a dog off a game as a favorite when it is not the first game of a series and facing a divisional opponent with fewer wins. In their last five games in this spot, the Braves have allowed 10, 8, 9, 9, and 7 runs respectively.

16-10 IN LAST 26 MLB PICKS | +297
4-0 IN LAST 4 ATL ML PICKS | +400

CHI. WHITE SOX -153
CHI. WHITE SOX @ DETROIT | 8/10 | 7:10 PM EDT
8:21 AM
The White Sox are 9-0 SU as road favorites after a game as home underdogs in which they hit at least one home run. They're also 9-0 SU as road favorites when they scored two or fewer runs for their starter in his last start, including 8-1 on the run line. Detroit is 0-10 SU as an underdog in the first game of a home series with no rest coming off a game as an underdog in which it did not hit a home run. Each of Detroit's last five losses were by multiple runs. We make the play the White Sox.

16-10 IN LAST 26 MLB PICKS | +297

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Mike Barner
NBA SPECIALIST
10:30 AM

DENVER +5
DENVER @ L.A. LAKERS | 8/10 | 9:00 PM EDT
The Nuggets are still without Will Barton (knee) and Gary Harris (hip), but having Jamal Murray back is huge. They have also received stellar play from Michael Porter Jr., who has averaged 29.3 points and 12.5 rebounds across their last four games. Meanwhile, the Lakers have locked up the top seed in the West and are just trying to stay healthy for the playoffs. They have lost three straight, with each defeat coming by at least five points. The Nuggets could pull out the win here, but even if they lose, this should be a close contest, so I’ll take the points.

107-64-3 IN LAST 174 NBA ATS PICKS | +3660
13-6-1 IN LAST 20 LAL ATS PICKS | +635

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Larry Hartstein

L.A. DODGERS -153
SAN DIEGO @ L.A. DODGERS | 8/10 | 9:40 PM EDT
11:41 AM
Dustin May is 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA and he thrived against the Padres last time out, striking out eight in six innings while allowing two runs on three hits. This is a reasonable price on the 11-5 Dodgers, who are at home, and I'm laying it.

15-2 IN LAST 17 MLB PICKS | +1187
25-13 IN LAST 38 LAD ML PICKS | +1323

37-18 IN LAST 55 SD ML PICKS | +1276

DENVER +5.5
DENVER @ L.A. LAKERS | 8/10 | 9:00 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 11:53 PM
The Lakers have looked indifferent since clinching the West's top seed; they've been the worst offensive team in the bubble. Now they face a Nuggets team that just got Jamal Murray back. Denver has won three of four since coming out flat in its opener in the bubble, and the Nuggets have more than enough pieces to keep this close if not win outright.

106-89-3 LAST 198 NBA SIDES | +824
38-28-3 IN LAST 69 DEN ATS PICKS | +725

15-11-1 IN LAST 27 LAL ATS PICKS | +286

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Sam Quinn

PHOENIX -5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHOENIX | 8/10 | 2:30 PM EDT
7:49 AM
The thing that made the Thunder special all season isn't available to them right now. Dennis Schroder's absence robbed the Thunder of their dominant 3-point guard lineups, and without them, they've been utterly ordinary in Orlando, posting a plus-0.3 net rating since Schroder left. The bubble Suns have decimated teams by 8.0 points per 100 possessions in Orlando. This line is based on ideas of who these teams were before arriving in Florida, not who they are now.

16-10 IN LAST 26 NBA PICKS | +494
3-1 IN LAST 4 OKC ATS PICKS | +190

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VSI

6 Unit Play. Take #745 Over 221 Denver vs LA Lakers (9:05p.m., Monday August 10)
The Denver Nuggets have been full of offense inside the bubble averaging 121.4ppg and if the Lakers can't slow this game down this one flies 'Over'. The Lakers have dropped 3-Straight and their defense has allowed an average of 111.3ppg. Should be an up tempo game early and if this a close game then I see both offenses putting up big numbers and again this game hits the 'Over'. The Lakers are 6-1 O/U following a SU loss and the Nuggets are 5-0 O/U after allowing 100 points or more in their last game

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Allen Eastman

6 Phx -7.5

3 Den +5

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Larry Hartstein

PHOENIX -7.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHOENIX | 8/10 | 2:30 PM EDT
12:49 PM
The Suns are undefeated in the bubble, and they should continue that Monday against an OKC team missing five key players. Look for DeAndre Ayton to dominate inside as Phoenix takes advantage of a depleted Thunder side playing on zero days' rest.

106-89-3 LAST 198 NBA SIDES | +824
48-29 IN LAST 77 PHO ATS PICKS | +1657

37-27 IN LAST 64 OKC ATS PICKS | +790

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3 Mil -6

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Alan Harris

4 under 228.5 tor/mil

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Tony George

4 Ind +4

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Vernon Croy

4 over 220 okc/phx

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Jason Sharpe

7 heat-3.5

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Mike Barner

PHOENIX -7.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHOENIX | 8/10 | 2:30 PM EDT
12:49 PM
The Suns are undefeated in the bubble, and they should continue that Monday against an OKC team missing five key players. Look for DeAndre Ayton to dominate inside as Phoenix takes advantage of a depleted Thunder side playing on zero days' rest.

106-89-3 LAST 198 NBA SIDES | +824
48-29 IN LAST 77 PHO ATS PICKS | +1657

37-27 IN LAST 64 OKC ATS PICKS | +790

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Adam Goodwyn

DETROIT +130
CHI. WHITE SOX @ DETROIT | 8/10 | 7:10 PM EDT
1:32 PM
My model has the Tigers winning this game 49.37 percent of the time. WIth any price above +125, bettors are looking at an edge of roughly 5 percent. The price of +125 translates to a 44 percent expected win rate. Take the Tigers on Monday.

5-3 IN LAST 8 MLB ML PICKS | +377

ATLANTA +143
ATLANTA @ PHILADELPHIA | 8/10 | 6:05 PM EDT
1:30 PM
My model has the Braves winning this game 45.3 percent of the time. Anything over a +135 payout, and you are looking at an edge of 3-4 percent. The price translates roughly to a 42 percent expected win percentage for the Braves. I like the value Monday on one of the best offenses in baseball.

5-3 IN LAST 8 MLB ML PICKS | +377

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Dr. Chuck

5% Monday Massacre
Oakland Athletics -130

Manaea v. Teheran (listed)

I am not certain how long it is planned for Teheran to go in this game...he came over from the Braves having been only a starter, but really in an ideal Joe Maddon world, would likely not be already making his 2nd start this early in the season were it not for serious issues with the main 5, including Ohtani being shut down completely. So we benefit from this, as those of you who were with me in year 1 remember the number of times we faded ole JT in 2019. His first outing was rough...2 innings, 2 runs, 2 walks, and a little all over the place...as he is habitually. The A's facing RHP have been unbelievably patient at the plate when playing away from Oakland...and actually walk AND K at an identical 20% rate so far, which is a league best walk rate against RHP on the road...while splitting 3.5/.383/152!

On the other side we have Manaea, with a glorious 8+ ERA that the public HATES, but is not the real truth...his record also stares at those in the preview at 0-2...further allowing us a solid -130 price on the favorite and MUCH better team all the way around.

Manaea boasts a 0.73 BB/9 rate through 3 starts, with also a 3.18 xFIP....but with a .375 BABIP and just 33% LOB rate...both so much higher than average, both for himself and the league, that it is almost fun to find these numbers that will normalize to a great degree! Both of those happen to fall direcly in line...his personal averages fall at .280 BABIP and 73% LOB rate...while this year's league averages oddly enough, fall at .278 BABIP and 73.5% LOB rate!

On top of any of this personal stuff....the Angels have been HORRIFIC facing left handers of late...coming in at a 29th or 30th in most analytics...including a split of -6.5/.234/54 over the last 100+ PAs!

I could write about this game all day long and never get the play up...haha...but to add insult to injury...the A's bullpen has always been known to be a strength...but of late have REALLY been flexing!

A's bullpen: FIP of 1.38, K rate of 35% with BB rate of 4.8% and K/BB rate of 7.0 and a BAA of .169!

Let's win a big, easy one tonight and hopefully less stressful than our winning opening 5% play in this same matchup!

4% 1H Utah Jazz -4.5 (-105)
Maybe I'm confused...but I don't know what number I am supposed to think is appropriate here....and similar to the 1H play from the end of last week...I think the full game spread has gotten a little too wide...largely due to fatigue throughout the game as it goes 4 quarters. Carlisle has announced, a la Quinn Snyder last week...that he plans to lose the game to the Jazz today...with only Tim Hardaway Jr a go at all in this game...with DFS, Luka, Porzingis, Powell, Lee, Brunson at the least all sitting...and maybe even Curry.

The Jazz will be basically at full strength, though Spida Mitchell may be out for the game...which would be smart to sit...and maybe even lop a point off this spread closer to tip off for folks looking for a later play....the Jazz should be ahead by 10 or so at the break!

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Tony Finn

NL WEST GAME of the MONTH

5% Colorado Rockies

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Stephen Oh

NBA

33-7 last 40

Toronto Raptors +5.5

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MLB

Boston +1.5 vs tampa bay

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Tony George

3 Units - #905 / #906 Washington / NY Mets (Under 8.5) -110 *7:10 EST

6 Units - #914 Colorado (-130) over Arizona *8:40 EST

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NBA PACERS

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Wayne Root
Inner circle - White Sox

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Sportsline Computer

MLB

Atlanta +1.5 -140

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Zack Cimini

MILWAUKEE -5.5
TORONTO @ MILWAUKEE | 8/10 | 6:30 PM EDT
4:30 PM
Milwaukee will be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday due to oral surgery. Thus far in bubble action, the Bucks have been sub-par, with blown leads and inconsistent bench play being primary reasons. But as the regular season winds down, expect the Raptors' strong defense to lag. Grab the Bucks.

43-29-1 IN LAST 73 NBA ATS PICKS | +1111
19-11 IN LAST 30 TOR ATS PICKS | +677

18-12 IN LAST 30 MIL ATS PICKS | +496

INDIANA +4
INDIANA @ MIAMI | 8/10 | 8:00 PM EDT
4:26 PM
The Heat welcome back both Jimmy Butler (foot) and Goran Dragic (ankle) for this matchup against the Pacers. Normally, having two starters back is high value ATS. But expect Miami to be cautious and restrict their minutes. Look for Indiana to continue to excel and improve to 5-1 ATS in the bubble.

43-29-1 IN LAST 73 NBA ATS PICKS | +1111
15-9-1 IN LAST 25 MIA ATS PICKS | +506

4-2 IN LAST 6 IND ATS PICKS | +180

L.A. DODGERS -210
SAN DIEGO @ L.A. DODGERS | 8/10 | 9:40 PM EDT
3:22 PM
A rare feat for a starting pitcher is the ability to win consecutive starts against the same team. On Monday night, 22-year-old Dustin May will attempt to do so against the San Diego Padres. Look for May to not have as strong of an outing as he did Aug. 4 against the Padres, but for the Dodgers' bats to bail him out. Pay the high price here.

12-9-1 IN LAST 22 MLB ML PICKS | +231
7-3 IN LAST 10 SD ML PICKS | +443

14-9 IN LAST 23 LAD ML PICKS | +413

BOSTON +115
TAMPA BAY @ BOSTON | 8/10 | 7:30 PM EDT
3:21 PM
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays will get a dose of their own medicine from the Boston Red Sox. They’ll use reliever Ryan Brasier to start the game. Although Brasier lacks quality stats (9.00 ERA), it’s the Rays that have a more severe issue. They’re 0-5 on the road, in which they’ve averaged just over three runs per game. Grab the Red Sox to put the Rays to 0-6 on the road.

12-9-1 IN LAST 22 MLB ML PICKS | +231
4-3 IN LAST 7 BOS ML PICKS | +29

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Larry Hartstein

COLORADO -135
ARIZONA @ COLORADO | 8/10 | 8:40 PM EDT
4:44 PM
Arizona's Robbie Ray is really struggling, sporting a 9.45 ERA as he heads to Coors Field. Look for the Rockies to bounce back from Sunday's loss in Seattle and improve to 12-4 this season. Lay the reasonable price.

15-2 IN LAST 17 MLB PICKS | +1187
25-17 IN LAST 42 COL ML PICKS | +469

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Micah Roberts
FORMER VEGAS Bookmaker (http://www.bookmaker.eu/?cmpid=4437)
2:28 PM

MINNESOTA +101
MINNESOTA @ MILWAUKEE | 8/10 | 8:10 PM EDT
The last time Randy Dobnak started was five days ago, and he didn’t allow a run over six innings in a 5-2 triumph at Pittsburgh that extended the Twins' winning streak to six games. But they haven’t won since and enter Monday with a four-game skid. Dobnak’s previous outing also was a scoreless effort as he scattered three hits over five frames in a 4-1 victory over Cleveland. Minnesota gets the win.

10-7-1 IN LAST 18 MLB PICKS | +176

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John Bollman

COLORADO -140
ARIZONA @ COLORADO | 8/10 | 8:40 PM EDT
5:01 PM
Jon Gray has made three starts this season and he has not given up more than three runs in any of them despite two being at Coors Field. Robbie Ray has struggled this season, and making a start at Coors Field won’t help. The Rockies hitters all have a good track record against Ray and Ray is just 5-5 with a 5.20 ERA in 17 career starts against the Rockies. The Rockies also have a better bullpen only allowing 3.19 earned runs per game while the Dbacks allow almost a full run more.

24-18 IN LAST 42 MLB ML PICKS | +482

OVER 8.5
SEATTLE @ TEXAS | 8/10 | 9:05 PM EDT
5:00 PM
Justin Dunn has made two starts this season but he has only pitched seven innings. He has had good stuff but he has also shown his inability to command the ball giving up seven walks in his seven innings. He has not pitched longer than four innings in any of his starts, and the Mariners have the fourth worst bullpen in the league with a 6.78 ERA. Kyle Gibson faced the Mariners once last season, giving up four runs in six innings.

3-0 IN LAST 3 MLB O/U PICKS | +300

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Kenny White

UNDER 221
INDIANA @ MIAMI | 8/10 | 8:00 PM EDT
3:34 PM
These teams are tied for the fourth seed in the East with identical records and most likely will be playing each other in the first round of the playoffs. I always feel like teams will be more vanilla on offense when they know they might face each other in the postseason. They will play twice in the next four days, so I'm expecting one of the games will go Under the total - if not both, depending on the adjustment from the Bookmaker (http://www.bookmaker.eu/?cmpid=4437)s. Indiana plays solid defense, is average offensively and slows down the pace. It has the 18th-best offense, sixth-best defense and ranks 22nd in possessions. Miami ranks seventh offensively, 13th defensively and has the 27th-most possessions per game.

3-1 IN LAST 4 NBA PICKS | +190

TORONTO +5.5
TORONTO @ MILWAUKEE | 8/10 | 6:30 PM EDT
3:19 PM
There are very few NBA players worth more than six points to the spread, but reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of them. Toronto has been solid despite the loss of Kawhi Leonard and Nick Nurse is one of the best coaches in the NBA. The Raptors' No. 2 defensive ranking makes them a reliable club to back. Take the Raptors plus the points in this very even game.

3-0 IN LAST 3 NBA ATS PICKS | +300
8-5 IN LAST 13 TOR ATS PICKS | +253

MINNESOTA +101
MINNESOTA @ MILWAUKEE | 8/10 | 8:10 PM EDT
3:13 PM
Milwaukee's Lorenzo Cain opted out of the 2020 season last week and Ryan Braun is on the 10-day IL. The Brewers have started poorly with a 6-7 record, but I think they are just a 500 ball club. The Twins' offense has been very good, and I expect it to get even better. They rank ninth in both OPS and wOBA. The Brewers are 21st. Minnesota's Randy Dobnak, who has a 1.25 career ERA, has earned his way into the starting rotation. Expect him to remain focused with just over 43 innings over two seasons under his belt.

2-1 IN LAST 3 MLB PICKS | +118
12-5 IN LAST 17 MIN ML PICKS | +769

3-0 IN LAST 3 MIL ML PICKS | +434

UNDER 8.5
WASHINGTON @ N.Y. METS | 8/10 | 7:10 PM EDT
3:11 PM
Since Aug. 1, 65 percent of the games have gone Under the closing total. Steven Matz of New York has been very unlucky so far with a poor home run/fly ball rate rate and a lower ground-ball rate that he is accustomed to. Washington's Patrick Corbin has had two consecutive solid seasons, with a 3.02 ERA. His ERA after three starts this year is 3.00, and he also has had some misfortune. Look for value on the Under in this Monday matchup.

2-1 IN LAST 3 MLB PICKS | +118
4-0-1 IN LAST 5 WAS O/U PICKS | +402

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Inkbets

3* MLB: San Diego Padres +1.5 @ 1.952/-105
3* MLB: Chicago White Sox ML @ 1.757/-132
2* MLB: Los Angeles Angels ML @ 2.12/+112

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Power Plays (Theswami)

10 Top Total Play · Under 228 Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks