Monday 9-25-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Chris Jordan

I think we're going to see the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies stay under the posted total, as starting pitchers A.J. Cole and Aaron Nola will be embroiled in a pitchers' duel.

MAKE NOTE: All Run Line/Total plays automatically list pitchers with the starters who are scheduled to go at the time of the wager, and I want you to be sure the following pitchers are the starters of record on your ticket when making your play: Cole and Nola. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.

Let's start with Cole, as two of the right-hander's best outings this season have come against the Phillies. He fired six innings of one-run ball in Philadelphia on May 6, and four months later tossed a pair of scoreless innings out of the bullpen on against these same Phillies, on Sept. 9. His confidence will be strong tonight at Citizens Bank Park.

This may or may not be Nola’s last start of 2017, as he may have one more, in the season-finale on Sunday. But the right-hander comes in with a 2-0 mark and 2.33 ERA over his past three starts, having thrown seven innings in each of his last two. He is 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA in three starts against the Nats, and will have his best stuff working tonight.

5* UNDER Nationals-Phillies (Cole-Nola)

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Teddy Davis
Sep 25 '17, 7:05 PM
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -134 at Bovada

The Nationals don't have much to play for here and I believe that is why we are seeing the Phillies as such big favorites here. Nola is coming off back to back gem outings here at home going 7 innings in both and only giving up a total of 3 earned runs. He is 9-4 on the season at home with a 2.98 ERA.

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Mike Lundin
Sep 25 '17, 8:05 PM
MLB | Astros vs Rangers
Play on: Astros -123 at 5Dimes

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The Houston Astros have already clinched the division, but they're still trying to catch Cleveland for the best record in the American League. The Rangers meanwhile need to sweep Astros to have postseason chance, but I think they'll take a loss already here in the first game of the series.

The Astros hand the ball to Collin McHugh (3-2, 3.44 ERA) who has been lights-out of late. He's coming off a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, when he allowed one run on five hits in five innings to improve to 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA over his last five starts. The Astros are a sensational 31-6 in McHugh's last 37 starts vs. American League West opponents.

Texas turns to Andrew Cashner (10-10, 3.44 ERA) who has been tagged with eight runs on 12 hits and eight walks in 10 1/3 innings through his last two starts. He's 1-4 with a 4.06 ERA in five starts against Houston on the season.

The Astros are 6-2 in McHugh's last eight starts against Texas, and this looks like a good spot to back the visitors.

My free pick is on the Houston Astros.

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Alex Smart
Sep 25 '17, 10:05 PM
MLB | Mariners vs A's
Play on: A's +105 at BMaker

The A's , feature a roster packed with promising young talent, which is evident by a current 7 game win streak and a 14-3 run over their past 17 games. The As just completed a three-game series sweep of the Texas Rangers with an 8-1 route on Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum . The hungry looking Athletics once again look like viable candidates to deliver the cash this Monday evening vs a downtrodden Mariners team that has lost 8 of their L/9 games. I know they go against a Seattle icon in Felix Hernandez, but the former all star and Cy Young award winner, has been dealing with arthritic issues in his shoulder all season long, and has been laboring of late recording a 7.30 ERA in his L/3 starts.

OAKLAND is 7-0 L/7 against the money line in home games after allowing one run or less in a win over a division rival this season winning by an average of 3.6 rpg. OAKLAND is 25-16 against the money line as a home underdog of +100 or higher this season.Mariners are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. American League West.Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.Athletics are 8-0 in their last 8 home games.Athletics are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.

MLB team like the As - after 5 or more consecutive wins, in a game involving two marginal losing teams (46 to 49%) are 45-16 dating back 25 seasons for a 74% conversion rate for bettors. Also MLB team like the As - after 7 or more consecutive wins, a marginal losing team (46% to 49%) playing a losing team are 31-12 for a 72% conversion rate dating back 20 season!

Play on the Oakland As to win on the moneyline

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Jimmy Boyd
Sep 25 '17, 8:05 PM
MLB | Astros vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers +113 at GTBets

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I like the value here with Texas as short home dog against division rival Houston on Monday. The Astros are in a difficult spot here coming off a loss to the Angels at home on Sunday Night Baseball. I look for the Rangers to take advantage of that opportunity and keep their season alive with a win here. Texas' playoff hopes are hanging on by a threat, as they need to basically win out and get some help. I just don't see this team throwing in the towel until it's official.

I also like the pitching matchup here for the Rangers. Texas sends out Andrew Cashner, who has a sensational 2.71 ERA in 12 home starts and also owns a respectable 3.65 ERA and 1.105 WHIP in 7 career starts against the Astros. Houston counters with Collin McHugh, who has an ugly 5.28 ERA in 6 road starts this season and a 4.71 ERA in his career against Texas.

Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games after a road trip of 7 or more days and are an impressive 9-2 in their last 11 against a top level team that is winning more than 60% of their games. Take Texas!

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Mike Williams
Sep 25 '17, 1:05 PM in 1h
MLB | KC vs NYY
Play on: UNDER 9 -103

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Dave Price
Sep 25 '17, 8:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Astros vs Rangers
Play on: Astros -123 at betonline

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1* on Houston Astros -123

The Key: The Houston Astros are still battling for home-field advantage in the American League with the Cleveland Indians. They are doing their part, going 8-2 in their last 10 games overall. The Texas Rangers are going in the opposite direction. They were just swept by the Oakland A's over the weekend that killed their wild card chances. I don't look for them to offer much resistance over the final week of the season now. Collin McHugh is 3-2 with a 3.44 ERA in 10 starts this season and we're getting him at a good price here. Andrew Cashner has allowed 8 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings in his last 2 starts for Texas. The Astros are 31-6 in McHugh's last 37 starts vs. AL West opponents. The Rangers are 0-4 in Cashner's last 4 home starts. Take Houston.

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Brandon Lee
Sep 25 '17, 8:15 PM in 5h
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -135 at betonline

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I was on the Cubs while they took 3 of 4 against the Brewers, but will look to fade them in Monday's series opener against the Cardinals. Chicago did what they needed to in Milwaukee and have reduced their magic number for clinching the NL Central to just 2 games. A lot of the talk after yesterday's win was about clinching in St Louis and while it's likely going to happen during this 4-game series, I expect the Cardinals to come out fired up in the opener. I also don't trust Cubs starter Jon Lester right now, as he's really been struggling of late. Last time out he allowed 7 runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Cardinals send out Luke Weaver, who has a 2.27 ERA in 8 starts overall and 1.52 ERA in 4 outings at home. Give me St Louis -135!

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Jack Jones
Sep 25 '17, 8:15 PM in 5h
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -135 at 5Dimes

Jack's Free Pick Monday: St. Louis Cardinals -135

The St. Louis Cardinals are down to their last life here. They cannot afford any more losses. They are 2.5 games back of the Colorado Rockies for the final wild card spot. That makes this home series with the Chicago Cubs huge, and I look for the Cardinals to take Game 1 here tonight.

Luke Weaver has been dominant since getting the call up. He is 7-1 with a 2.27 ERA and 0.986 WHIP in eight starts this season, 3-1 with a 1.52 ERA in four home starts, and 3-0 with a 1.08 ERA in his last three starts overall. He already has 62 K's in 47 2/3 innings this year.

Jon Lester has really been struggling this season, especially down the stretch. He is 11-8 with a 4.56 ERA and 1.338 WHIP in 30 starts this season. Lester has a 5.91 ERA in his past four starts. He gave up 7 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings in his last start against Tampa Bay. He has walked 11 batters in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts, so control has been the issue.

The Cardinals are 9-1 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. St. Louis is 7-0 in Weaver's last seven starts. Chicago is 2-7 in Lester's last nine starts vs. a team with a winning record. Bet the Cardinals Monday.

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John Martin
Sep 25 '17, 8:10 PM
MLB | Angels vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +142 at betonline

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The Los Angeles Angels are now 4.5 games back in the wild card with seven games left. They are pretty much done for now, so don't expect them to be motivated moving forward. Especially since they've blown their opportunity by going 1-6 in their last seven games overall. The White Sox and their young prospects are playing well down the stretch, winning three of their last four coming in despite being a dog in all four. They are another big home dog here. Ricky Nolasco can't be getting this much respect considering he's 3-8 with a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 15 road starts this year. James Shields is 2-1 with a 3.86 ERA in his last three starts, closing the season strong for Chicago. Nolasco is 1-4 with a 6.00 ERA in eight previous starts against Chicago, while Shields is 7-4 with a 3.13 ERA in 15 previous starts against Los Angeles. Give me the White Sox.

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Sep 25 '17, 8:15 PM
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -135 at betonline

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