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Monday's NBA playoffs betting news and notes
Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder (-7, 189.5)
Memphis needs better performances from big men Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, who were a combined 14-of-40 from the field in the opener. Randolph had 21 points and 11 rebounds but was just 7-of-21 shooting and also missed five free throws while Gasol (16 points) was mostly a nonfactor while going 7-of-19 from the field.Memphis dominated the first 15-plus minutes of the second half as it cut a 22-point halftime deficit to two early in the fourth quarter.
Point guard Russell Westbrook missed the second-round series in which Memphis disposed of Oklahoma City in five games last season and was intent on making a difference in the opener. Westbrook scored 16 of his 23 points in the first half when the Thunder led by as many 25 points and finished with 10 rebounds. He was displeased with his third-quarter performance but was back on his game in the fourth when Oklahoma City reasserted control. Forward Kevin Durant started the series strong with 33 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
TRENDS:
* Favorite is 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings.
* Over is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers (-8, 212.5)
Golden State committed 23 turnovers and squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead but held the Clippers scoreless over the final 1:30 to lock up the win. Curry was hounded the entire game and finished with 14 points but Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green both hit big shots and Klay Thompson went for 22 points. The Warriors are without center Andrew Bogut (broken rib) in the series but still managed a 48-42 advantage on the glass as Lee grabbed 13 boards.
Blake Griffin scored 16 points in only 19 minutes and fouled out on a loose ball call in the final minute as the referees whistled a total of 51 fouls. Chris Paul hit a pair of big 3-pointers to get Los Angeles back into the game late in the fourth but committed six turnovers and five fouls while trying to contain Curry and Thompson. Los Angeles has dropped five straight postseason games.
TRENDS:
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Los Angeles.
* Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
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Monday's American League betting cheat sheet
Check out our quick-hitting betting notes for Monday's American League games:
Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox (-151, 9)
Cold pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz has surrendered four home runs through his first three starts.
Cold batting stat: Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has just five hits in 37 career at-bats versus Buchholz.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with clear skies and wind blowing out to left field at 6 mph.
Key betting note: Over is 5-1-1 in Buchholz's last seven starts as a favorite.
Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Indians (-143, 8)
Cold pitching stat: Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie is 4-3 with a 5.33 ERA in eight starts and two relief appearances against the Indians.
Hot batting stat: Cleveland first baseman Nick Swisher is batting .350 with two homers in 40 lifetime at-bats against Guthrie.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with mostly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to right-center field at 7 mph.
Key betting note: The Indians are 9-1 in right-hander Zach McAllister's last 10 outing following a quality start in his previous appearance.
Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers (-167, 8)
Hot pitching stat: Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez has racked up 17 strikeouts over his first 14 innings of 2014.
Hot batting stat: Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler is 12-for-31 with four home runs against White Sox lefty John Danks.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the mid-60s and wind blowing from right to left field at 10 mph.
Key betting note: The White Sox have lost 24 of their last 30 games in Detroit.
Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics (123, 6.5)
Hot pitching stat: Rangers ace Yu Darvish has 23 strikeouts and a .185 opposition batting average in 22 innings this season.
Cold batting stat: Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson is 2-for-13 with seven strikeouts in his career against Darvish.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with cloudy skies and wind blowing out to right field at 6 mph.
Key betting note: Under is 7-0 in Darvish's last seven series-opening starts.
Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners (-255, 6.5)
Hot pitching stat: Mariners righty Felix Hernandez is limiting opponents to a .171 average while striking out 39 and walking three in 28 1/3 innings.
Hot/Cold batting stat: Seattle first baseman Corey Hart has homered twice in six at-bats versus Astros right-hander Dallas Keuchel.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with a 31 percent chance of showers.
Key betting note: Under is 10-1 in Houston's last 11 games versus starters with WHIPs lower than 1.15.
** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 7:00 p.m. ET Sunday.Comment
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Monday's National League betting cheat sheet
Check out our quick-hitting betting notes for Monday's National League games:
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates (-132, 7)
Cold pitching stat: Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano has surrendered four home runs over his last three starts.
Cold batting stat: Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts lifetime against Liriano.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing from right to left field at 6 mph.
Key betting note: Pittsburgh is 10-2 in Liriano's last 12 home starts as a favorite.
Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves (-175, 7)
Hot pitching stat: Atlanta is 10-1 in right-hander Julio Teheran's last 11 starts against a division foe.
Hot batting stat: Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is 4-for-6 in his career against Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures win the low-70s.
Key betting note: Under is 8-1 in Teheran's last nine starts versus teams with losing records.
St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets (-103, 7.5)
Hot pitching stat: Mets right-hander Jenrry Mejia has limited the opposition to a .200 batting average through three starts.
Hot batting stat: Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig batted .333 with two homers in 24 at-bats versus the Mets in 2013.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-50s with sunny skies and wind blowing out to center field at 5 mph.
Key betting note: Under is 13-3-2 in St. Louis' last 18 games against the National League East.
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs (-127, OFF)
Cold pitching stat: Diamondbacks right-hander Bronson Arroyo was torched for nine runs in just 3 1/3 innings in his last start.
Hot batting stat: Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena is 6-for-13 with a pair of home runs lifetime against Arroyo.
Weather: Fans should expect rain showers with temperatures in the mid-60s and wind blowing from left to right field at 6 mph.
Key betting note: Arizona is 1-7 in its last eight games versus a left-handed starter.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers (-111, 7.5)
Hot pitching stat: Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner has yet to allow more than two runs in any start in 2014.
Cold batting stat: Members of the Milwaukee roster are hitting a combined 4-for-30 against Cashner.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-60s with a 69 percent chance of showers and wind blowing out to right-center field at 7 mph.
Key betting note: Under is 10-1 in Cashner's previous 11 starts.
San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies (-137, 10.5)
Hot pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong allowed a run on four hits over six strong innings in his previous start.
Hot batting stat: Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is a .324 career hitter in 34 at-bats versus Rockies lefty Jorge De La Rosa.
Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing out to left field at 5 mph.
Key betting note: Colorado is 17-4 in De La Rosa's last 21 home starts against teams with winning records.
Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-116, 7)
Hot pitching stat: Phillies lefty Cliff Lee racked up 13 strikeouts in a complete-game loss to Atlanta last time out.
Hot batting stat: Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is 8-for-16 with three home runs lifetime against Lee.
Weather: Temperatures in the low-60s are expected with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing out to center field at 6 mph.
Key betting note: Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
Interleague
Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals (-110, 8)
Cold pitching stat: Angels righty Garret Richards was tagged for five runs on eight hits over seven innings in his previous turn.
Hot/Cold batting stat: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is a .343 hitter in 105 career at-bats in interleague play.
Weather: Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the high-50s and wind blowing out to left field at 5 mph.
Key betting note: Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Washington.
** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday.Comment
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Baseball Crusher
Oakland Athletics +119 over Texas Rangers
(System Record: 12-0, lost last game)
Overall Record: 12-9
Hockey Crusher
Chicago Blackhawks -167 over St. Louis Blues
(Playoff Record: 1-1, lost last 3 games and a push)
(Regular Season Record: 91-4)
Overall Record: 92-76-2
Basketball Crusher
Memphis Grizzlies +7 over OKC
(Playoff Record: 0-2, lost last 3 games)
(Regular Season Record: 78-8)
Overall Record: 78-88-5
Soccer Crusher
Gimnasia LP + All Boys OVER 2
This match is happening in Argentina
(System Record: 557-20, won last 3 games)
Overall Record: 557-475-81
Here are the rest of his baseball, hockey and basketball plays for today...
Baseball
Washington Nationals -110 over LA Angels
Pittsburgh Pirates -130 over Cincy
Philadelphia Phillies +106 over LA Dodgers
Hockey
Minnesota Wild -125 over Colorado
Columbus Blue Jackets +104 over Pittsburgh
Anaheim Ducks +111 over Dallas
Basketball
Memphis Grizzlies + Oklahoma City Thunder OVER 189.5
Golden State Warriors +8 over LA Clippers
Golden State Warriors + Los Angeles Clippers OVER 212Comment
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Today's MLB Picks
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Reds head to Pittsburgh tonight to face a Pirates team that is 1-5 in Francisco Liriano's last 6 starts against Cincinnati. Cincinnati is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115). Here are all of today's picks.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. ESTGame 951-952: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 15.920; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 15.015
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115); OverGame 953-954: St. Louis at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lyons) 16.900; NY Mets (Mejia) 15.475
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115); UnderGame 955-956: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Koehler) 14.944; Atlanta (Teheran) 16.241
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); UnderGame 957-958: Arizona at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Arroyo) 14.968; Cubs (Wood) 14.003
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); N/AGame 959-960: San Diego at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.136; Milwaukee (Peralta) 16.575
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-115); UnderGame 961-962: San Francisco at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.147; Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.334
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+115); OverGame 963-964: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 15.637; LA Dodgers (Maholm) 14.535
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105); OverGame 965-966: Baltimore at Boston (11:05 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 15.108; Boston (Buchholz) 16.737
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); UnderGame 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.475; Detroit (Sanchez) 15.962
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-185); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-185); UnderGame 969-970: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 14.759; Cleveland (McAllister) 14.454
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+130); OverGame 971-972: Texas at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 15.257; Oakland (Straily) 16.714
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+120); OverGame 973-974: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 13.203; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.807
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-280); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-280); UnderGame 975-976: LA Angels at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 15.759; Washington (Roark) 15.307
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+100); OverComment
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Cappers Access
Boston -155
Phillies +115Comment
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Gamblers Data
Free Plays Monday
Warriors/Clippers over 212
Indians -149Comment
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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports
Free Play MON LA Clippers -8Comment
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Today's NBA Picks
Memphis at Oklahoma City
The Grizzlies look to bounce back from their 100-86 loss in Game 1 and come into tonight's contest with a 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following a SU defeat by more than 10 points. Memphis is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by only 4. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7). Here are all of today's playoff picks.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. ESTGame 717-718: Memphis at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 120.389; Oklahoma City 124.469
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City 7; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7); OverGame 719-720: Golden State at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.571; LA Clippers 130.539
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 207
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-7 1/2); UnderComment
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Mighty Quinn
Mighty missed with the Spurs (-9) on Sunday and likes the Tigers on Monday.
The deficit is 207 sirignanos.Comment
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NBA
Monday, April 21
Thunder led Memphis by 22 at half in Game 1, withstood rally in third quarter, won by 14; red flag for OC is 6-22 shooting by its bench, with Durant/Westbrook taking 44 of their 76 shots, no one else taking more than Ibaka's eight. Memphis subs were 9-27; Griz shot 36.3% for game; they covered once in last six games as an underdog. Thunder won four of five vs Memphis this year, winning three games here by 9-6-14 points; OC won 10 of last 11 at home (8-2-1 vs spread).
Refs choked on critical call against Paul that turned Game 1 in Warriors' favor; LA was just 23-35 on foul line (Jordan 3-8). Clippers need more from Crawford (2-11 from floor, -15 in 22:00). Home side won seven of last eight series games; Golden State lost three of last four visits here by 26-11-13 points. LA won seven of its last 11 games, with nine of those 11 going over total. Warriors won six of last eight games overall; under is 47-34 in their games this year, 25-17 on road.Comment
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NHL
Monday, April 21
Columbus got first-ever playoff win in second OT at Igloo Saturday; Blue Jackets are 5-2 in last seven games overall, with seven of their last eleven staying under total. Columbus lost seven of its last eight games with Pittsburgh, losing last four vs Pens at home by combined score of 17-6. Penguins are 4-5 in last nine games, 26-15 on road this season- five of last six games went to OT or SO. Columbus is 24-17 at home this season, 0-3 against the Penguins.
Blues won first two games of series in OT, tying both games in last 2:00 of regulation- they scored goals in last 0:10 of both 1st/3rd periods in Game 2. St Louis had lost their last six in regular season, but they outshot Chicago in both games, scoring pair of first period goals both games. Chicago lost six of last eight games with Blues; they're 29-12 at home this year, 7-1 in last eight at home. Over is 11-2-4 in playoff games so far this month.
Colorado has won six of seven vs Minnesota this year, winning 3-1/4-2 in two visits to this building; Avalanche is 28-13 on road this season- they won first two games of this series in spite of going just 1-7 on power play- they tied Game 1 with 0:14 left, won in OT, had lot easier time in Game 2. Last five Minnesota games went over total; eight of last 12 Colorado games stayed under. Wild hasn't won a playoff series since '03, its third year in NHL.
Ducks won last six games after allowing total of five goals in pair of home wins to open this series; nine of their last twelve games overall went over total. Ducks won five of last six vs Dallas- seven of last eleven series games stayed under. Anaheim was outshot 25-9 in last two periods of Game 2, but held on for win. Dallas is just 6-6 in last twelve games, with seven of last nine games staying under total; Stars 2-11 on power play in series.Comment
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PAUL LEINER
100* Warriors +8
100* Over 7.5 - Mets/Cardinals
50* Pirates -135Comment
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River city sharps
We need to hop on this one early because we expect this to get more expensive throughout the day. The Padres played a late game yesterday on the West Coast and then had to hop on a plane to get to Milwaukee for tonight’s game with the Brewers. Milwaukee stayed red hot over the weekend as they took two of three games from the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Tonight, the Brewers send Wily Peralta to the hill against Andrew Cashner for the Padres. The Brewers have been very stingy at home allowing just 2.3 runs per game and now they face the worst offensive team in the national league. We’ll gladly take the Brewers at this price. The Sharps say…
3 units - milwaukee brewers (-110)Comment
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