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5-unit Play Take #930 Miami Marlins (-115) over Seattle Mariners (7:10pm EST) The Seattle Mariners don't visit Miami often, but they begin a three-game series with the Marlins on Friday night. The Mariners are clearly an improved ballclub from last season. They added Robinson Cano and have several young pitchers on the rise that fans are excited about. But they are still a couple of pieces short and have some guys on the roster that are real head scratchers. One of those guys is today's starting pitcher Chris Young. The nearly 35-year old has been in and out baseball over the last few years and his stuff has diminished considerably. With all of the injuries to the Mariners rotation, they decided to take a shot on him. But they probably would have been better-served going with one of their young arms in the minors. Young throws in the mid-80's and relies heavily on good control to get his desired results. He looked decent in his first start, but don't be fooled as he was fortunate more of his batted balls didn't fall for hits. There's a reason Young has been cut by several teams over the last couple of seasons. Meanwhile, on the other side, Nate Eovaldi is coming into this own for the Miami Marlins. He had a nice breakthrough season in 2013 with a 3.39 ERA, and his stuff looks even better so far this year. In his first three starts, Eovaldi has a sensational 19-1 K/BB ratio and is doing a great job inducing ground balls. I expect him to be in the running for an All-Star nomination this season, and he should be able to dominate a weak Mariners lineup that only has one threat. Take Miami as our 5-unit Game of the Week.
3-unit Play Take #910 Colorado Rockies (-145) over Philadelphia Phillies (8:40pm EST)
3-unit Play Take #917 Toronto Blue Jays (+125) over Cleveland Indians (7:05pm EST) If you've watched either of Justin Masterson's last two starts, you couldn't help but notice that something is off. He's walked eight batters over his those two outings and has given up six runs in each without making it to through the fifth inning. Even more concerning, his velocity is down almost 4mph and that is a huge red flag. Masterson could be dealing with an injury that hasn't been made public yet, and that is enough for us to take a close look at the Jays today. Toronto is 8-8 on the season so far after getting swept in a doubleheader versus the Twins yesterday. But I think they're flying a bit under the radar in the AL East after a miserable season in 2013. Most experts picked this Jays team to win the AL East at the beginning of last season, and they have virtually the same roster in 2014 where they are now being picked for last place. Drew Hutchison pitches for them today and I like what I've seen from him so far. In three starts he's sporting a 3.68 ERA and striking out 9.2 batters per nine innings. He's also faced three of the tougher lineups in the AL in the Orioles, Yankees and Rays. Hutchison is the better pitcher right now and this price is more than generous as a result. Take Toronto.
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Sean Murphy
10* Washinton NationalsComment
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Jimmy Boyd
Chicago WSComment
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Jeffrey James (YouWinNow)
MLB Play of the Day - #924 Texas Rangers with Perez moneyline -150
Big edge here on the mound with the Rangers since Perez is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA and Paulino of the Sox is 0-1 with a 7.98 ERA. Paulino has been hammered his last 2 starts which is just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Rangers bats. Texas has been good at home while the South Siders have been bad on the road. Play Texas here as the play of the day.Comment
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NHL
Friday, April 18
Detroit is in first year in Eastern Conference; they're 3-1 in their last four first round series, despite being lower-seeded team two of three years they won. Red Wings are 22-19 on road this season; they won three of four with Boston this season, winning last three games after Bruins won first meeting 4-1. Top-seed Boston is 31-10 at home- they lost five of their last seven games after clinching division- they're 4-1 in last five first round series.
Lightning won three of four vs Montreal this season, then lost Game 1 here in OT, with the Canadiens outshooting them 44-25; Habs are 4-1 in last four visits here, with five of last six series games staying under total. Tampa won four of last five games, but gave up five goals Wednesday, after giving up four in winning last four regular season games. Montreal won eight of last eleven games, five of seven on road. Lightning had 50-36 edge in faceoffs; both teams failed to score on two power plays each in Game 1.
Ducks won last five games after racing out to 4-0 lead in Game 1, then holding on for dear life; they're 31-11 at home- eight of their last eleven games overall went over total. Anaheim was 2-5 on power play, won faceoffs 46-37. Ducks lost four of last five games with Stars- six of last ten series games stayed under. Dallas is just 6-5 in last eleven games, with six of last eight games staying under the total; Stars were 1-5 with their power play chances.Comment
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NHL
Friday, April 18
Patrice Bergeron, Boston - Prob Fri
Bergeron is recovering from a lower-body injury and has participated in two consecutive practices. He is expected to be ready for the opening game of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Friday against the Red Wings.
Underdog Red Wings fare well versus Bruins
At +260 to win the series, the Detroit Red Wings might be one of the biggest longshots in the first round, but they have had great success versus the Boston Bruins in recent meetings.
In the previous eight meetings between the two Original Six franchises, the Red Wings have posted a 7-1 record. Take that with a grain of salt, however, as that mark stretches back to 2009 with no games played between the two in either 2010 and 2012.
But bettors looking for a dog can find a little more solace in the fact that the Wings were 3-1 in the 2013-14 season - their first as a member of the Eastern Conference.Comment
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Chase Diamond
Title: Chase's 9* MLB GOOD WOOD
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Indians (MLB) - Apr 18, 2014 7:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -133 Cleveland Indians Play
This game has the 8-8 Jays at the 7-8 Indians. Justin Masterson is the Indians best pitcher and through 3 starts he has no wins and a 5.87 ERA. I expect a big game from Justin today as he is too talented not too. Indians team should be fully ready to go here today as they know this is a game they must have. Drew Hutchison is very young and talented but Masterson will be out pitching him today. This is another public play we are backing take the Indians to win for a 9* play.Comment
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PAUL LEINER
500* Pirates -115
100* Redsox -130
50* Indians -135Comment
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GOODFELLA
FREE PLAY
2:20 ET
FREE 2* on CHICAGO CUBSComment
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Intpicks
1* UNDER 7.5 Marlins/MarinersComment
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Greg Shaker
triple dime total of the week
Clevland/Toronto overComment
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Baseball33
USA: MLB
Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
USA: MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers – Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks +1
USA: MLB
Miami Marlins – Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
USA: MLB
Oakland Athletics – Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics -1.5Comment
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Denver Money
1* Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins over 5Comment
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DOC NBA
8-unit
LA Clippers -7Comment
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