Wednesday 4-25-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Jimmy Boyd

Apr 25 '18, 9:35 PM in 12h
NBA | Wolves vs Rockets
Play on: UNDER 219 -107

Free Pick on Wolves/Rockets UNDER
I'm recommending a play on the UNDER in Game 5 between the Rockets and Timberwolves. These two teams went over the total in each of their last 2 games, but only 1 of the 4 games so far has finished with more than 220 points. The series is also shifting back to Houston, where each of the first two games went way UNDER the mark. The two teams combined for just 205 in Game 1 and 184 in Game 2.
I expect a big defensive effort here from both sides. The Rockets have a 3-1 series lead and will be eager to end it tonight and not have to go back to Minnesota for Game 6. The Timberwolves on the other hand will be laying it all on the line to keep their season alive. You also have to factor in that these two teams are now very familiar with each other and more times than not the more games two teams play in a short period of time, the bigger the edge goes to the defense.
UNDER is 26-11 in the Rockets last 37 playoff games in the 1st round and 13-3 in their last 16 when attempting to close out a series. UNDER is also 11-3 in this season in home games in the 2nd half against teams with a winning record. Take the UNDER!

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Mark Wilson

Apr 25 '18, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | CHC vs CLE
Play on: UNDER 8 -115

Free Play on Cubs vs Indians under 8 -115

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Totals Guru

Apr 25 '18, 6:35 PM in 9h
MLB | MIN vs NYY
Play on: UNDER 9½ -110

Free Total Annihilator On Twins vs Yankees under 9½ -110

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Matt Josephs

Apr 25 '18, 6:40 PM in 9h
MLB | ATL vs CIN
Play on: OVER 9 -115

The Reds and Braves played a high scoring affair on Tuesday. That makes five overs in the last six games for Atlanta. Now they face Brandon Finnegan who has struggled mightily so far for Cincy. The southpaw has allowed nine runs and 11 hits along with eight walks in just over seven innings of work. Atlanta is hitting .311 in two games against left-handed starters and the offense is putting up over five runs per contest. The Reds bullpen has an ERA near seven at home. Matt Wisler pitched well in his first start against the Mets last time out. Cincy is putting up underwhelming numbers offensively, but the talent is there. Atlanta's bullpen is also pretty awful. Because of that, I think the over is in play.

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Info Plays

Apr 25 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Red Sox vs Blue Jays
Play on: Blue Jays +127 at BetPhoenix

1* Free Play on Blue Jays +127

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Dustin Hawkins

Apr 25 '18, 8:15 PM in 10h
MLB | Mets vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -144 at BetPhoenix

Free Play on Cardinals -144

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Sal Michaels

Apr 25 '18, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Mariners vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +140 at YouWager

Free Play on White Sox +140

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Marc Lawrence

Apr 25 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Phillies
Play on: Diamondbacks +104 at pinnacle

Play - Arizona w/Greinke vs Arrieta (Game 957).
Edges - Diamondbacks: Greinke 7-1 L8 team starts against Philadelphia, including 3-0 L3 in this park; and 10-2 L12 away team starts during April… Phillies: Arrieta 0-2 L2 home team starts versus Arizona… With Greinke in strong KW form with 23 Ks and 2 BBs this season, we recommend a 1* play ion Arizona. Thank you and good luck as always. Thank you and good luck as always. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Red Dog Sports

Apr 25 '18, 12:45 PM in 3h
Soccer | Toulouse vs Caen
Play on: Draw +183 at YouWager

draw +183
Toulouse 1
Caen 1
I like the draw in this soccer match that takes place in France on Wednesday.

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* MLB Electric Dog

Seattle vs. Chi White Sox, 04/25/2018 14:10 EDT

Money Line: +132 Chi White Sox

Sportsbook:
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Felix Hernandez continues to get over priced and we will take advantage of that today. Yes James Shields is not much better but the White Sox are desperate for a win 2-8 in their last 10 games. Mariners are set to take on a big team in the Indians and might lose focus here today. We are gonna buy in on this plus money. Invest 9 units in the White Sox here rotation #964 (Be sure to check out my guaranteed total I am 8-2 80% this season on MLB totals)

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: St Louis Cardinals - 130

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Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 04-25-2018

24th April 2018 by Gracenote
off to a dreadful start, the chicago white sox have a chance to capture their first series since winning the opening two games of the season when they host the seattle mariners on wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game set. chicago has lost 15 of 18 after dropping a 1-0 decision to seattle on tuesday night, its fourth shutout loss in 20 games.

the white sox pounded the mariners 10-4 in the series opener, their lone win during a 1-8 stretch in which it has been limited to two runs or fewer on seven occasions. shortstop tim anderson has back-to-back two-hit games and is riding a six-game hitting streak for chicago, off to its worst start since dropping 20 of its first 25 in 1950. mariners right fielder mitch haniger had his home run streak halted at four games but he delivered the lone run tuesday to give him nine rbis over the past five. ace felix hernandez takes the mound in the series finale for seattle, which heads to cleveland to wrap up a 10-game road trip following wednesday's game.

tv: 2:10 p.m. et, mlb network, root northwest (seattle), nbcs chicago

pitching matchup: mariners rh félix hernández (2-2, 5.06 era) vs. white sox rh james shields (1-2, 6.17)

with the exception of his second start, when he was rocked for eight runs, hernandez has been fairly solid even though he has made it through six innings once. he allowed two runs for the second straight start but has nothing to show for it after taking a no-decision at texas last time out. hernandez has split 12 lifetime decisions against the white sox but has allowed two homers in three at-bats to welington castillo.
shields made his last start after pitching in relief two days earlier and was promptly battered for seven runs on eight hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to houston on friday. he has struggled with his control over his last three appearances, walking 11 batters and striking out 10 in 12 1/3 innings. robinson cano has been a nemesis for shields, going 38-for-92 (.413) with six home runs and 20 rbis.
walk-offs

1. mariners rhp edwin diaz has converted all nine save opportunities.

2. chicago was last shut out at least four times in the first 20 games since 1993, when they won 94 games.

3. haniger has hit safely in seven straight games, including four homers and four doubles.

prediction: mariners 5, white sox 2

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 04-25-2018

25th April 2018 by Gracenote
justin verlander attempts to become the second pitcher in houston astros history to win his first nine regular-season decisions with the club when he faces the visiting los angeles angels on wednesday afternoon in the finale of their three-game series. verlander looks to tie roger clemens, who began his first campaign with houston in 2004 with a 9-0 record.

verlander has posted a 1.08 era in 10 regular-season outings since joining the astros in august and also owns a streak of 10 consecutive regular-season victories, including his final two decisions while with detroit. the veteran is off to a strong start this season as he leads the american league with a 1.10 era. los angeles won the first two games of the series and andrelton simmons contributed two homers and a career-high five rbis in tuesday's 8-7 triumph. angels star mike trout bashed his major league-leading 10th home run of the season but is just 2-for-20 - both hits are homers - against verlander.

tv: 2:10 p.m. et, mlb network, fs west (los angeles), at&t sportsnet-southwest (houston)

pitching matchup: angels rh nick tropeano (1-1, 3.75 era) vs. astros rh justin verlander (3-0, 1.10)

tropeano was roughed up by boston in his last turn as he allowed five runs and seven hits - two homers - over 5 1/3 innings. the 27-year-old was a fifth-round draft pick of the astros in 2011 and initially reached the majors with the club in 2014 before being traded to the angels. tropeano has a 3.86 era in two career no-decisions against his former club and has struggled with jose altuve (4-for-6) and josh reddick (4-for-7).
verlander yielded two hits in six innings to beat the chicago white sox in his last turn for his third scoreless appearance of the season. the 35-year-old has allowed just 17 hits and three walks in 32 2/3 frames for an impressive 0.77 whip and opposing batters are hitting just .152 against him. verlander is 8-8 with a 3.36 era and 1.07 whip in 19 career starts against the angels and has shut down kole calhoun (2-for-23, 11 strikeouts) and luis valbuena (3-for-30, one homer, 14 strikeouts).
walk-offs

1. the angels have won 11 straight road games, tying the franchise mark set in 1988.

2. altuve was hitless in five at-bats on tuesday after going 12-for-29 during his seven-game hitting streak.

3. calhoun struck out three times in four hitless at-bats on tuesday and is 1-for-24 in his last seven contests.

prediction: astros 4, angels 3

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San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 04-25-2018

25th April 2018 by Gracenote
after receiving the strong pitching performance they sorely needed, the colorado rockies attempt to take a two-game lead in the season series when they host the san diego padres on wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game set. colorado bounced back from a 13-5 drubbing in the opener with an 8-0 triumph on tuesday to even this series and give it a 5-4 edge in the season matchup.

kyle freeland combined with two relievers on the shutout, scattering three hits over seven innings, after the rockies allowed double digits in runs in three of their previous five contests and nine in another. trevor story homered in his second straight contest, belting a grand slam in the second inning as colorado improved to 2-3 on its six-game homestand - half of story's six blasts this season have come against the padres. eric lauer did not fare well for san diego in his major-league debut, surrendering seven runs on six hits and four walks over three innings, but recorded one of the team's four hits. franchy cordero went from hero to zero as he struck out in all four of his at-bats on tuesday after belting a two-run homer that put the padres ahead for good in the series opener.

tv: 3:10 p.m. et, fs san diego

pitching matchup: padres rh tyson ross (2-1, 2.81 era) vs. rockies rh jon gray (1-4, 7.09)

ross looks to produce his third consecutive stellar performance after allowing two runs - one earned - and eight hits while registering 15 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings in his previous two starts. the 31-year-old californian settled for a no-decision at arizona in friday despite striking out 10 while keeping the diamondbacks hitless for 7 2/3 frames before yielding a run-scoring double and exiting. ross owns a disappointing 1-5 record and 3.54 era in 12 career appearances against colorado, with all five losses coming at coors field.
gray has been battered in each of his last three starts, going 0-3 while surrendering 19 runs and 26 hits over 15 2/3 innings. the 26-year-old native of oklahoma's latest poor effort came on friday, when he yielded seven runs - six earned - on eight hits and three walks in five frames against the chicago cubs. gray is 5-3 with a 2.88 era and the only complete game of his career - a shutout - in 12 starts versus san diego.
walk-offs

1. padres 3b christian villanueva (hamstring) was kept out of the starting lineup for a second straight game on tuesday and also could miss the series finale.

2. colorado purchased the contract of brooks pounders from triple-a albuquerque, optioned scott oberg to the isotopes and designated fellow rhp zach jemiola for assignment.

3. san diego placed 1b eric hosmer on the family medical leave list, purchased the contract of eric lauer from triple-a el paso and designated fellow lhp buddy baumann for assignment.

prediction: padres 6, rockies 5

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Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 04-25-2018

25th April 2018 by Gracenote
max scherzer attempts to become the first five-game winner in the majors when the washington nationals conclude their three-game series against the host san francisco giants on wednesday afternoon. the three-time cy young award winner has allowed just 18 hits while striking out 47 in 33 innings this season.

scherzer outdueled another three-time cy young recipient in los angeles dodgers ace clayton kershaw in his last outing on friday. the nationals have since dropped four straight contests, scoring a total of eight runs during the skid. mac williamson was a hero for the giants for the second straight contest on tuesday as he belted the tiebreaking 423-foot homer in the sixth inning of a 4-3 victory. williamson has gone deep three times in five games since being recalled from triple-a sacramento, and each blast has been over 400 feet.

tv: 3:45 p.m. et, masn (washington), nbcs bay area (san francisco)

pitching matchup: nationals rh max scherzer (4-1, 1.36 era) vs. giants jeff samardzija (1-0, 0.00)

scherzer has won three straight starts and given up just seven hits while recording 30 strikeouts in 22 innings during the stretch. the 33-year-old allowed one run and four hits in six frames against the dodgers and struck out nine against one walk. scherzer is just 3-4 with a 4.17 era in eight career starts against the giants but has enjoyed success versus buster posey (1-for-9), evan longoria (2-for-16, one homer) and andrew mccutchen (4-for-23, one homer, 12 strikeouts).

samardzija made his season debut on friday and gave up two hits over five scoreless innings of a no-decision against the los angeles angels. the 33-year-old injured a pectoral muscle during spring training on march 21 and didn't have pinpoint control against the angels as he issued four walks while also striking out four. samardzija is 2-7 with a 4.07 era in 16 career appearances (nine starts) against the nationals and has enjoyed success versus both bryce harper (3-for-16) and ryan zimmerman (4-for-24, eight strikeouts).
walk-offs
1. harper is hitless in five at-bats in the series and is just 2-for-20 with no homers over his last seven games.

2. san francisco 1b brandon belt hit a two-run homer on tuesday and has gone deep in five of the past six games.

3. washington placed rhp shawn kelley (ulnar nerve irritation) on the 10-day disabled list, optioned inf matt reynolds to syracuse and recalled of rafael bautista and inf adrian sanchez from the same triple-a club.

prediction: nationals 4, giants 1