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1000* Play Oakland +120 over LA Angels (MLB TOP PLAY)
Oakland has won 74 of the last 116 games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs and they have also won 95 of the last 173 road games. Oakland has won 98 of the last 155 games after having won four or five of the last six games and they have won 82 of the last 140 games vs. division opponents.
1000* Play San Diego -140 over Colorado (MLB TOP PLAY)
Colorado has lost 92 of the last 159 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game and they have lost 48 of the last 79 games coming off a win in their last game. Colorado has lost 55 of the last 80 road games when playing as an underdog of +100 to +150 and they have lost 29 of the last 42 games when the total posted is 7 runs or less.
Play Boston -130 over Chicago White Sox----RISK 8% OF YOUR BANKROLL 8:10 PM EST
John Danks has lost 5 of the last 6 games when pitching on a Wednesday and he has lost 5 of the last 6 games vs. AL East Division Opponents. John Danks has lost 7 of the last 10 games when pitching as an underdog of +125 to +175 and he has lost 10 of the last 14 games when pitching with five or six days of rest.
Play Kansas City -125 over Houston----RISK 8% OF YOUR BANKROLL 8:10 PM EST
Dallas Keuchel has lost 12 of the last 16 games when pitching as an underdog of +125 to +175 and he has lost 14 of the last 22 home games. Dallas Keuchel has lost 19 of the last 28 night games and he has lost 13 of the last 17 games when pitching with five or six days of rest.
Kevin's Pick(s):
I picked up a relatively easy winner Tuesday night with the Royals winning 4-2 and out hitting the Astros 7-4. I've locked in my play for Wednesday, so I'm sending it out now. Write up will come tomorrow. 2 UNIT = Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels - ANGELS TO WIN (-113)
Listed Pitchers: Milone vs Skaggs
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.77 units)
1000* Play Memphis -3.5 over Dallas (NBA TOP PLAY) 8:00 PM EST
Memphis has won 18 of the last 22 games when playing their 3rd game in four days and they have won 24 of the last 36 games when playing in the 2nd half of the season. Memphis has won 37 of the last 48 games when playing as a home favorite and they have won 18 of the last 23 games coming off two or more UNDER the totals.
50* Play Minnesota -10 over Utah (NBA BONUS PLAY)
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NHL HOCKEY
50* Play Montreal +125 over Tampa Bay (NHL BONUS PLAY) 50* Play Anaheim -170 over Dallas (NHL BONUS PLAY)
The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between the Clippers and Blazers.
Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers (+6, 209)
The Los Angeles Clippers have set a franchise record with 57 victories and still have a chance at landing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s regular-season finale. Los Angeles recorded a 117-105 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday and can claim the second seed by defeating Portland combined with an Oklahoma City loss to Detroit. Portland has won four straight games and is locked in as the West’s No. 5 seed.
All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge is expected to be held out but the other four starters will be on the floor at the start of the game for the Trail Blazers. Guards Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews, forward Nicolas Batum and center Robin Lopez have started every game and coach Terry Stotts wants them to start against the Clippers. “Playing 82, starting 82, it’s a badge of honor for the guys who can do it,” Stotts told reporters, “and I think those four guys are really proud of the fact that they’ve been available for and played for 82 games.” Clippers forward Blake Griffin received his 16th technical in the game against the Nuggets and will miss the contest due to an automatic one-game suspension unless the NBA rescinds it Wednesday.
LINE HISTORY: The early odds in Las Vegas have the Clippers suggested as 6-point favorites with a total of 209 points.
POWER RANKINGS: Clippers (-13.9) - Trail Blazers (-10.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Clippers -0.9
INJURY REPORT: Los Angeles: G J.J. Redick (Out - Rest), F Danny Granger - out indefinitely (calf), F Blake Griffin (Out - Suspension). Portland: N/A.
WHY BET THE CLIPPERS (56-24, 45-34-1 ATS): Guard J.J. Redick scored 18 points in the victory over Denver but will be held out of the lineup in the second game of a back-to-back. Redick is averaging 12.4 points in five games since returning from a back injury that kept him sidelined for two months. “I don’t want him playing in a back-to-back,” Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers told reporters. “I don’t think that’s wise.” Redick was 4-of-6 from 3-point range against Denver in his best outing since becoming healthy. Forward Blake Griffin did not travel with the team, serving a suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season versus the Nuggets.
WHY BET THE BLAZERS (53-28, 43-38 ATS): Portland doesn’t plan to overtax any of its key players in the finale and Stotts admitted Monday that preparations for the playoff series against the Houston Rockets have already begun. “We didn’t talk much about the Clippers,” Stotts told reporters. “It’s more focused on Houston. The fact that we can spread out our preparation time, rather than trying to cram everything in, makes it easier not only for the players but the coaches and the video staff and everybody else.” Post player Joel Freeland, out since Feb. 11 with a knee injury, will return to action and receive a decent amount of playing time.
TRENDS:
* Over is 10-2-2 in the last 14 meetings in Portland.
* Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
* Blazers are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games playing on two days rest.
Lightning won three of four vs Montreal this season, splitting pair here; Canadiens are 3-1 in last four visits here, with last five series games staying under total. Tampa won its last four games, allowing four goals; this is their second playoff appearance in last seven years-- they lost in 7th game of conference final in '11. Montreal last won playoff series in '10, losing in first round two of last three years- they won seven of last ten games, four of six on road.
Columbus has never won a playoff game, losing 4-0 to Detroit in '09, its only playoff trip; Blue Jackets won four of last five games overall, with seven of their last nine staying under total. Columbus lost its last six games with Pittsburgh, scoring seven goals in five losses this year. Penguins are 2-2 in first round series since winning Cup in '10; they're 3-4 in last seven games but are 29-12 at home this season- their last four games went to OT or SO.
Ducks haven't won playoff series since first round in '09; they're 1-3 in first round since '07, when they won only Cup title. Anaheim won last four games overall; they're 30-10 at home- seven of their last ten games overall went over. Ducks lost three of last four games with the Stars- six of last nine series games stayed under. Dallas is in playoffs for first time in last six years; they won six of last ten games, with six of last seven games staying under the total.
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