Tuesday 5-8-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:45 AM

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Preview and Predictions 05-08-2018

7th May 2018 by Gracenote
the houston rockets will try to punch their ticket to the western conference finals when they take on the utah jazz in game 5 of their best-of-seven semifinal series on tuesday. the rockets lost their last game at home but rebounded with back-to-back double-digit victories at salt lake city to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

"houston is that good. give them credit. they know how to control a game," jazz coach snyder told reporters after a 100-87 loss on sunday in game 4. "in spite of that, i thought we just hung in there and took shots and kept coming and kept coming and eventually couldn't get over the hill." chris paul ate up utah's defense with a string of short jumpers en route to a 27-point, 12-rebound, six-assist effort for houston. "chris is shooting those shots like layups," teammate james harden - who added 24 points - told the media. "so he's gonna do it, he's gonna shoot 'em 20, 40 times, as many as he has to. he was extremely aggressive tonight, which we need from him." the rockets are aiming for their eighth trip to a conference finals and their first since 2015, when they lost to golden state, which carries a 3-1 lead in its series with new orleans into the other tuesday night matchup.
tv: 8 p.m. et, tnt
about the jazz: ricky rubio still has not played in the series due to a hamstring issue and derrick favors was limited to 16 minutes in game 4 due to a sprained ankle as injuries have taken their toll on utah. rookie donovan mitchell is doing his best to be the leader on the offensive end but the rockets have been able to key in on the 21-year-old, who was 8-of-24 from the floor sunday as the jazz shot a playoff-low 38.6 percent. "we missed 22 shots at the rim," snyder said. "we had our chances and didn't convert. some of them were contested. some of them were open. you're not going to get any better shot."
about the rockets: harden and paul get the bulk of the headlines but center clint capela's ability to raise his game has made houston particularly dangerous this spring. "i've been playing with so much energy with consistency that it just happened and it's been a big part of my game that i've improved," capela told reporters at practice monday. "i'm really excited to be back here but i expect (game 5) to be as hard as yesterday." the 23-year-old had 12 points, 15 rebounds and six blocked shots in game 4 and is averaging 15.4 points, 13 boards and 2.6 blocks in the playoffs - all increases from the regular season.
buzzer beaters

1. jazz sf jae crowder is 2-of-17 from the floor over the last two games after going 13-of-23 over the first two.
2. harden has made 36 free throws in the series, while mitchell leads utah with 12.

3. utah sf joe ingles had 27 points in the game 2 win at houston but averaged 10.5 on 34.8 percent shooting in the two contests at home.

prediction: rockets 114, jazz 104

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:45 AM

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors Preview and Predictions 05-08-2018

7th May 2018 by Gracenote
the golden state warriors look to close out the western conference semifinals when they host the new orleans pelicans on tuesday. the warriors hold a 3-1 series lead after rolling to a 118-92 victory on sunday for their second win by more than 20 points in the series.

golden state has averaged 120.7 points in its three victories in the series as the pelicans have been powerless to halt the assault. forward kevin durant poured in 38 points in the game 4 victory as the warriors moved closer to their fourth straight western conference finals appearance. new orleans is insisting it won't roll over with its season on the line but ripping off three straight wins will be a daunting chore. "no, no. we've got to win one game at oracle and that's the one that we play next," pelicans coach alvin gentry said in reference to game 5 in oakland. "that's as far as we need to look. obviously it's a monumental task. it's been done before. as i said to the guys, we've just got to go play and you're not out until they win four games."
tv: 10:30 p.m. et, tnt
about the pelicans: new orleans suffered from poor shooting (36.4) and ball-handling (19 turnovers) in the game 4 setback and star power forward anthony davis is expecting a strong bounce-back effort. "we just can't afford to shoot that poorly, but we've got another one," davis told reporters. "any time we've been punched in the mouth, we've always responded very well." davis is averaging 26.3 points and 13.8 rebounds in the series and has a double-double in all eight of the team's postseason games.

about the warriors: durant was 15-of-27 shooting in game 4 and his scoring output was his highest of nine games this postseason. the splurge came after he received a critical 4 a.m. text from teammate draymond green after he was just 8-of-22 shooting while scoring 22 points in game 3. "what we saw from him (sunday), that's what we need," green told reporters after game 4. "he was engaged and scoring all over the place. he was changing the game. that's the impact he has when he's playing aggressive out there for us. that's what i love seeing."
buzzer beaters
1. warriors pg stephen curry made four 3-pointers in game 4 to move into third place on the career postseason list with 326, passing san antonio's manu ginobili (324).

2. new orleans swingman e'twaun moore scored 20 points in game 4 and is averaging 15.5 points in the series.

3. golden state sg klay thompson is just 6-of-26 from 3-point range over the past three games.

prediction: warriors 124, pelicans 112

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:47 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park - Race 6

$1.00 Daily Double (Races 6-7) / Exacta .50 Cent Trifecta ($1.00 Minimum Wager) / .10 Cent Superfecta

Optional Claiming $10,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 62 • Purse: $8,600 • Post: 3:25P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 FOR HORSES THAT HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE$10,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $7,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Dominant Stalker. ISABELLACANNETELLA is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * ISABELLACANNETELLA: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. Horse has t he highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
2
ISABELLACANNETELLA
4/5

8/5

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
BUBBLE TIME
3

10/1
Front-runner
62

53

66.4

51.6

46.1
6
JUST ADDY
6

5/1
Front-runner
56

55

56.7

52.4

44.9
1
AIR ELLIE
1

5/2
Alternator/Front-runner
73

60

43.6

52.8

48.3
2
ISABELLACANNETELLA
2

4/5
Stalker
84

58

73.7

58.4

54.9
5
DIAL THE DOCTOR
5

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
77

74

52.6

28.1

20.1
4
CAUSING SMILES
4

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
47

36

12.3

35.0

24.0

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:47 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Indiana Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 84

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON THREE RACES IN 2017-2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 LI'L J 9/2

# 1 WARCRAFT 2/1

# 4 SUCKER PUNCHED 6/1

I like LI'L J here. Parker has been on fire the last month, winning at a nifty 18 percent clip. This gelding obviously likes the distance, going 7 - 28 in his races lately. WARCRAFT - Has performed soundly lately in sprint races, posting a nifty 81 avg Equibase Speed Figure. Looks very good to be up near the lead at the first call. SUCKER PUNCHED - Has very strong Equibase Speed Figures and has to be considered for a wager in this race. Delong has this gelding racing well and is a strong pick based on the decent speed figures earned in sprint races lately.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:48 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Louisiana Downs - Race #7 - Post: 6:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $10,500 Class Rating: 58

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 JAC'S ALL MINE (ML=5/1)
#3 JONAMIN (ML=9/2)
#9 LIL BLINKEY (ML=6/1)
#11 GET IT TO GEAUX (ML=7/2)

JAC'S ALL MINE - Faces state bred foes today after finishing 12th versus 'open' company on April 21st. No needing to look any further. This steed has my dough. Way too much pace. Uriegas drops him down to this class. You don't need too much more information to think this one has a good chance at this level. JONAMIN - This should be an easier task than what he was asked last time out against 'open' company. Taking a trip down the ladder based on class rating points; has the ability to make his presence felt. Based on his last TrackMaster turf rating alone, I'm going to play this horse. LIL BLINKEY - Speed ratings on the turf point to this horse as a legit contender. Has the best in the field for this distance and surface. Gelding got a healthy rating last time he tried this trip. That number would be good enough to win today. GET IT TO GEAUX - Just look at his recent speed figure, 55. That one looks good in this bunch. Recent Equibase speed figs show dominant pattern of improvement. Adding blinkers sometimes leads to an improved performance on the racetrack.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 ROCK CREEK (ML=6/1),

ROCK CREEK - This thoroughbred just hasn't looked fit lately.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 JAC'S ALL MINE to win if you can get odds of 3/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [3,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPER HIGH FIVE WAGERS:
Skip

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:48 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Mountaineer Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $9400 Class Rating: 68

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 8 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 SEINE RIVER 4/1

# 3 BRILLIANT DUNCE 7/2

# 1 GALILEO'S GOLD 5/1

SEINE RIVER is the best bet in this race. Should compete well in the pace battle which bodes well with this group of animals. Has very strong Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. BRILLIANT DUNCE - Has been moving solidly and has among the most competitive speed in the race for today's distance. He has been racing solidly lately while recording solid Equibase Speed Figures. GALILEO'S GOLD - Has solid early pace and will most likely fare solidly against this field. Is a solid contender - given the 56 Equibase Speed Figure from his most recent race.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:49 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Parx Racing - Race #2 - Post: 1:22pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,000 Class Rating: 63

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 BARROOMBOUNCER (ML=8/5)

BARROOMBOUNCER - The return on investment when Sanchez and Vega get together is tremendous. Was in a $12,500 Maiden Claiming race at Gulfstream Park last time around the track. That affair had a class figure of 71 and he is moving down in this field. A certain strong challenger. He has the highest earnings per start. Take a good look at this animal.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 BUTCH CASSIDY (ML=9/5), #7 PRIVE (ML=6/1), #4 CASE THE PLACE (ML=8/1),

BUTCH CASSIDY - This gelding most likely won't be really close at the finish line. PRIVE - Difficult to bet on any horse to turn things around if there is no reward to taking the shot. CASE THE PLACE - In the last affair this questionable contender finished fifth. Doesn't look good for his chances in today's event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #2 BARROOMBOUNCER to win if you can get at least 1/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
2 with 6

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 05:49 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown
Thistledown - Race 5

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) $.50 Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)

Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 95 • Purse: $14,000 • Post: 3:40P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 8 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MAGIC APPLE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * MAGIC APPLE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. WHERE'S WOOD Y: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. ABIE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
1
MAGIC APPLE
5/2

4/1
6
WHERE'S WOODY
3/1

4/1
3
ABIE
6/1

8/1

P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
MAGIC APPLE
1

5/2
Front-runner
96

100

77.2

60.7

55.7
3
ABIE
3

6/1
Stalker
86

87

92.6

77.2

70.2
6
WHERE'S WOODY
6

3/1
Stalker
92

93

65.8

87.2

82.7
4
SHEER TALENT
4

7/2
Stalker
84

85

65.0

69.6

61.1
5
COTTONWOOD CANYON
5

6/1
Trailer
85

76

9.5

55.9

44.9
2
CORINTHIAN SPIRE
2

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
90

82

45.8

75.0

65.5
7
PEPPERMINT PRINCE
7

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85

74

32.6

68.4

58.9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:07 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 8

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SAN FRANCISCO (19 - 15) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 15) - 7:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-63 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-76 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-24 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-15 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1185-1035 (+84.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
HOLLAND is 58-44 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 8-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON NOLA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NOLA is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.401.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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NY METS (17 - 15) at CINCINNATI (8 - 26) - 7:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 87-107 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 0-6 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NY METS are 67-80 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 89-75 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 8-26 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 3-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 1-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-34 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JASON VARGAS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
VARGAS is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (13 - 20) at CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 15) - 8:05 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
URENA is 10-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-91 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 914-829 (-161.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-21 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 241-280 (-73.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 831-778 (-160.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DARVISH is 19-22 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 3-7 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 7-13 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 32-29 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+1.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JOSE URENA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
URENA is 2-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.476.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

YU DARVISH vs. MIAMI since 1997
DARVISH is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (18 - 17) at SAN DIEGO (13 - 22) - 10:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 55-41 (+24.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-32 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-39 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HELLICKSON is 2-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.70 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.9 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RICHARD is 1-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

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ARIZONA (23 - 11) at LA DODGERS (15 - 19) - 10:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 23-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-6 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-41 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-7 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 11-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 70-46 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 15-19 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 0-5 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 161-121 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 8-13 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-13 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 7-3 (+5.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GODLEY is 2-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.1 units)

RICH HILL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HILL is 1-7 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 3-9 (-11.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

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BOSTON (25 - 9) at NY YANKEES (24 - 10) - 7:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 76-38 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-41 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-5 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 79-48 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
POMERANZ is 13-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 148-129 (-64.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
POMERANZ is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.378.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 2-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.081.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (11 - 23) at BALTIMORE (8 - 26) - 7:05 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 3-16 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-26 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 218-353 (-112.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DANNY DUFFY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DUFFY is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.039.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUNDY is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.643.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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SEATTLE (19 - 14) at TORONTO (19 - 16) - 7:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 327-278 (+47.9 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
TORONTO is 111-116 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-54 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
STROMAN is 10-15 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAMES PAXTON vs. TORONTO since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.86 and a WHIP of 1.779.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
STROMAN is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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DETROIT (14 - 19) at TEXAS (13 - 23) - 8:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 78-117 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-53 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-79 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-58 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 186-177 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 85-68 (+26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 138-121 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MICHAEL FIERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
FIERS is 0-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.55 and a WHIP of 1.633.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. DETROIT since 1997
MINOR is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (21 - 15) at OAKLAND (18 - 16) - 10:05 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS JR. (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MCCULLERS JR. is 3-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 57-41 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-27 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MANAEA is 11-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 67-40 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS JR. vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MCCULLERS JR. is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (13 - 17) at ST LOUIS (20 - 12) - 1:15 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 98-95 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 50-48 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 98-95 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 40-32 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 94-85 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-31 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 8-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (19 - 14) at TAMPA BAY (15 - 17) - 7:10 PM
SEAN NEWCOMB (L) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 19-14 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 65-66 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 83-96 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 99-84 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 17-22 (-14.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

BLAKE SNELL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (17 - 17) at MILWAUKEE (20 - 15) - 7:40 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 7-15 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 106-91 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-55 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 84-70 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-41 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-52 (+28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

COREY KLUBER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

WADE MILEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MILEY is 1-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.894.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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PITTSBURGH (19 - 16) at CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 23) - 8:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 55-77 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

IVAN NOVA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NOVA is 4-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (21 - 13) at COLORADO (20 - 15) - 8:40 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 107-91 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
COLORADO is 43-34 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 13-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-8 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 10-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ANDREW HEANEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
HEANEY is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

JON GRAY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:07 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 8

San Francisco @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
May 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Holland) 15.272
Philadelphia
(Nola) 18.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-190); Under

NY Mets @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
May 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Vargas) 14.864
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 13.642
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+125); Under

Miami @ Chicago Cubs

Game 905-906
May 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 00.000
Chicago Cubs
(TBD) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami

Dunkel Pick:
Miami
( );

Washington @ San Diego

Game 907-908
May 8, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Hellckson) 16.978
San Diego
(Richard) 13.723
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-125); Under

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
May 8, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 13.890
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 15.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-130); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
May 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 19.801
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.020
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+170); Over

Kansas City @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
May 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 14.763
Baltimore
(Bundy) 13.400
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+125); Over

Seattle @ Toronto

Game 915-916
May 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.749
Toronto
(Stroman) 16.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+105); Over

Detroit @ Texas

Game 917-918
May 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fiers) 14.142
Texas
(Minor) 15.257
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-165); Under

Houston @ Oakland

Game 919-920
May 8, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 18.139
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.194
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-130); Under

Minnesota @ St. Louis

Game 921-922
May 8, 2018 @ 1:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 15.635
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 13.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+170); Over

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

Game 923-924
May 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 14.697
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-130); Over

Cleveland @ Milwaukee

Game 925-926
May 8, 2018 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.331
Milwaukee
(Miley) 13.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-190); Over

Pittsburgh @ Chicago White Sox

Game 927-928
May 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 13.104
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 16.715
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Under

LA Angels @ Colorado

Game 929-930
May 8, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 15.986
Colorado
(Gray) 17.205
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-115); Over

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:08 AM

MLB

Tuesday, May 8

National League
Giants (19-16) @ Phillies (19-15)
Holland is 1-1, 6.63 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 2-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-6

Nola is 3-0, 2.11 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 2-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

San Francisco won seven of its last nine games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Phillies lost six of their last nine games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 games.

Mets (18-15) @ Reds (8-27)
Vargas is 0-2, 16.21 in two starts this year (over 2-0). Team in his starts: 0-2
5-inning record: 0-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-2

Castillo is 0-2, 7.50 in his last three starts (over 5-2). Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 2-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Mets lost five of their last seven games; over is 10-4-2 in their last 16 games. Cincinnati lost eight of its last nine home games; over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games.

Marlins (13-21) @ Cubs (18-14)
Urena is 0-5, 4.50 in seven starts this year; under is 4-2 in his last six starts. Team in his starts: 0-7
5-inning record: 1-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Darvish is on DL; starter here is unknown. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Miami is 8-4 in its last 12 games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. Cubs lost four of their last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Nationals (19-17) @ Padres (13-23)
Hellickson is 0-0, 3.00 in four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 2-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Richard is 0-3, 7.47 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 1-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Nationals won eight of their last nine games; under is 4-2 in their last six road games. San Diego lost six of its last seven home games; over is 8-1 in their last nine home games.

Diamondbacks (23-11) @ Dodgers (15-19)
Godley is 4-2, 3.67 in six starts this year (under 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 4-2
5-inning record: 3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Hill is 1-1, 6.00 in three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Arizona is 7-3 in its last ten road games, 9-2 in series openers, 5-0 on road. Under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Dodgers lost six of their last eight game; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

American League
Red Sox (25-9) @ New York (24-10)
Pomeranz is 1-1, 6.14 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-3

Severino is 3-0, 1.24 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-1
5-inning record: 5-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Red Sox won five of last six road games; they’re 7-4 in series openers. Under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. New York won 15 of its last 16 games; they’re 7-4 in home openers- over is 7-3 in their last 10 home games.

Royals (11-23) @ Orioles (8-26)
Duffy is 0-4, 5.87 in seven starts this year; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 0-7
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Bundy is 1-4, 6.83 in his last five starts (under 5-2). Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 2-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Royals are 6-4 in their last ten games, but 0-5 in road series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Baltimore lost their last six games; under is 11-4 in their home games.

Mariners (19-14) @ Blue Jays (19-16)
Paxton is 1-0, 3.13 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 3-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Stroman is 0-4, 8.07 in six starts this year (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 0-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Mariners are 8-4 in last dozen games, 7-4 in series openers. Over is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Toronto lost four of their last six games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Tigers (14-20) @ Rangers (14-23)
Fiers is 1-2, 7.71 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Minor is 3-0, 4.45 in his last five starts (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 4-2
5-inning record: 2-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Tigers lost eight of their last ten road games; under is 5-3 in their last eight. Texas lost six of its last nine games; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11 games.

Astros (22-15) @ A’s (18-17)
McCullers is 3-0, 0.90 in his last three starts (over 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 4-2
5-inning record: 2-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Manaea is 3-1, 1.86 in his last four starts (under 6-1). Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Astros lost five of their last seven games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Oakland won eight of its last ten home games; four of their last six games stayed under.

Interleague
Twins (14-17) @ Cardinals (19-14)
Odorizzi is 1-2, 5.82 in his last four starts (under 4-3). Team in his starts: 3-4
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Martinez is 3-0, 0.66 in his last six starts (under 4-0-2). Team in his starts: 6-1
5-inning record: 3-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7.

Twins won their last four games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. St Louis won five of its last six games; over is 13-5 in their last 18 games.

Braves (19-14) @ Rays (15-17)
Newcomb is 2-0, 2.97 in his last five starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 2-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Snell is 4-0, 1.89 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 5-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7.

Braves lost their last three games; over is 11-4-2 in their last 17 games. Tampa Bay is 3-4 in its last seven games (under 5-0-2). Rays won their last five series openers.

Indians (17-17) @ Brewers (20-15)
Kluber is 5-0, 2.41 in his last five starts, last three of which went over. Team in his starts: 5-2
5-inning record: 5-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Miley allowed one run in six IP (97 PT) in his first ’18 start. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1.

Indians lost four of their last five games; they’re 5-7 in series openers. Over is 11-1 in their last 12 games. Milwaukee is 4-6 in its last ten games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. Brewers are 1-4 in home series openers.

Pirates (19-16) @ White Sox (9-23)
Nova is 2-1, 3.34 in his last five starts (over 5-2). Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 4-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Giolito is 1-4, 8.06 in his last five starts (under 4-2). Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 1-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6.

Pittsburgh lost five of its last seven games; under is 6-3-2 in their last 11 road games. White Sox are 3-12 in last 15 home games; over is 8-4-1 in their last 13.

Angels (21-13) @ Rockies (20-15)
Heaney is 1-0, 2.45 in his last two starts (over 2-1-1). Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 1-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Gray is 2-0, 0.69 in his last two starts (over 4-3). Team in his starts: 3-4
5-inning record: 4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7.

Angels won five of their last six games; they’re 13-2 in last 15 road games. Four of their last five games went over. Colorado won its last five games; they’re 0-4 in home series openers. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/7
Ariz 7-6-2……8-5-5…….15-11
Atl 9-5-4……6-6-3…….15-11
Cubs 8-6-3……5-7-3…….13-13
Reds 4-11-1……5-11-3…….9-22
Colo 12-8-4……6-5-1……18-13
LA 9-7-3…..6-7-2……..15-14
Miami 5-9-2…..7-7-4……..12-16
Milw 10-7-1…..7-9-1…….17-16
Mets 8-7-1……6-8-4…….13-14
Philly 6-7-4…..5-6-5……..11-13
Pitt 9-6-5……8-4-3…….17-10
St. Louis 9-3-3……8-9-1……..17-12
SD 4-9-3……5-12-2……..9-20
SF 9-5-5…..7-8-2……..16-13
Wash 9-5-2……12-6-2…….21-11

Orioles 2-11-6…….4-9-2……6-20
Boston 9-5-5……..7-5-3……16-10
White Sox 8-7-1…….3-11-2…..11-18
Cleveland 6-5-4……10-6-4……16-11
Detroit 6-10-2……8-7-3…….14-17
Astros 9-5-5……9-7-3………18-11
KC 4-9-2……..7-11-2……11-20
Angels 13-2-1……4-10-4……17-12
Twins 7-9-3……6-6-2…….13-15
NYY 9-3-3……12-4-3…….21-7
A’s 4-9-4……7-7-4………11-16
Seattle 10-6-2……5-6-5…….15-12
TB 9-4-3……6-7-3………15-11
Texas 7-7-2……7-12-2……..14-19
Toronto 6-10-3……5-8-3…….11-18

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/7)
Ariz 5-14……..5-18……….10
Atl 8-17……..10-16………18
Cubs 5-17……..6-15………..11
Reds 3-16……..3-19………..6
Colo 11-23……..5-12..…….16
LA 7-19……..3-14..………10
Miami 6-16……..6-19………..12
Milw 4-18……..1-16…..……5
Mets 6-16……..8-17………..14
Philly 5-18……..7-17……….12
Pitt 5-20……..3-15………..8
StL 4-14……..4-18………..8
SD 5-17……..2-18……….7
SF 1-17………7-17……….8
Wash 10-17……..7-19……..17

Orioles 7-19……4-15………..11
Boston 6-19……..7-15………13
White Sox 4-17……6-16………10
Clev 3-15…….5-19……….8
Detroit 4-18…….3-16………7
Astros 5-17……5-17……….9
KC 4-15……..6-19………10
Angels 6-16……..4-17………10
Twins 6-19……..2-19……….8
NYY 4-15……..7-18………11
A’s 5-17……..6-18………11
Seattle 6-17……4-16……….10
TB 7-16…….4-16………11
Texas 2-16……3-21……….5
Toronto 3-19……6-16……….9

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 16-5 NL, favorites -$46
AL @ NL– 7-5 NL, favorites -$375
Total: 22-10 NL, favorites -$421

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Under 12-8-1
AL @ NL: Under 7-4-1
Total: Under 19-12-2

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:08 AM

Tuesday's NBA Playoffs betting preview and odds

Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs continues Tuesday with the Western Conference taking center stage. The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors both hold 3-1 series leads and look to eliminate the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans, respectively.

Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets (-12, 208)

Rockets lead series 3-1.

The Houston Rockets will try to punch their ticket to the Western Conference final when they take on the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their best-of-seven semifinal series on Tuesday. The Rockets lost their last game at home but rebounded with back-to-back double-digit victories at Salt Lake City to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

"Houston is that good. Give them credit. They know how to control a game," Jazz coach Snyder told reporters after a 100-87 loss on Sunday in Game 4. "In spite of that, I thought we just hung in there and took shots and kept coming and kept coming and eventually couldn't get over the hill." Chris Paul ate up Utah's defense with a string of short jumpers en route to a 27-point, 12-rebound, six-assist effort for Houston. "Chris is shooting those shots like layups," teammate James Harden - who added 24 points - told the media. "So he's gonna do it, he's gonna shoot 'em 20, 40 times, as many as he has to. He was extremely aggressive tonight, which we need from him." The Rockets are aiming for their eighth trip to a conference finals and their first since 2015, when they lost to Golden State, which carries a 3-1 lead in its series with New Orleans into the other Tuesday night matchup.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

SERIES PRICE (PER WESTGATE LV SUPERBOOK):

LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Rockets opened as 13-point home favorites for Game 5 and that number was too big for the betting public. 63 percent of users are backing the Jazz as of Monday night and the pointspread has been reduced to -12. The total hit betting boards at 210 and has been dropped to 208.

INJURY REPORT:

Jazz - PG R. Rubio (Questionable, Hamstring), PG D. Exum (Questionable, Hamstring), SF T. Sefolosha (Out For Season, Knee).

Rockets - No injuries to report.

ABOUT THE JAZZ (53-39 SU, 47-45 ATS, 43-48-1 O/U): Ricky Rubio still has not played in the series due to a hamstring issue and Derrick Favors was limited to 16 minutes in Game 4 due to a sprained ankle as injuries have taken their toll on Utah. Rookie Donovan Mitchell is doing his best to be the leader on the offensive end but the Rockets have been able to key in on the 21-year-old, who was 8-of-24 from the floor Sunday as the Jazz shot a playoff-low 38.6 percent. "We missed 22 shots at the rim," Snyder said. "We had our chances and didn't convert. Some of them were contested. Some of them were open. You're not going to get any better shot."

ABOUT THE ROCKETS (72-19 SU, 47-43-1 ATS, 37-53-1 O/U): Harden and Paul get the bulk of the headlines but center Clint Capela's ability to raise his game has made Houston particularly dangerous this spring. "I've been playing with so much energy with consistency that it just happened and it's been a big part of my game that I've improved," Capela told reporters at practice Monday. "I'm really excited to be back here but I expect (Game 5) to be as hard as yesterday." The 23-year-old had 12 points, 15 rebounds and six blocked shots in Game 4 and is averaging 15.4 points, 13 boards and 2.6 blocks in the playoffs - all increases from the regular season.

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Jazz are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.
* Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
* Under is 6-1 in Jazz' last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Under is 35-16 in Rockets' last 51 overall.
* Jazz are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors (-11.5, 227)

Warriors lead series 3-1.

The Golden State Warriors look to close out the Western Conference semifinals when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The Warriors hold a 3-1 series lead after rolling to a 118-92 victory on Sunday for their second win by more than 20 points in the series.

Golden State has averaged 120.7 points in its three victories in the series as the Pelicans have been powerless to halt the assault. Forward Kevin Durant poured in 38 points in the Game 4 victory as the Warriors moved closer to their fourth straight Western Conference finals appearance. New Orleans is insisting it won't roll over with its season on the line but ripping off three straight wins will be a daunting chore. "No, no. We've got to win one game at Oracle and that's the one that we play next," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said in reference to Game 5 in Oakland. "That's as far as we need to look. Obviously it's a monumental task. It's been done before. As I said to the guys, we've just got to go play and you're not out until they win four games."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

SERIES PRICE (PER WESTGATE LV SUPERBOOK):

LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Warriors opened as 12-point home favorites for Game 5 and that number was too big for the betting public. 61 percent of users are backing the Pelicans as of Monday night and the pointspread has been reduced to -11.5. The total hit betting boards at 229 and has been dropped to 227.

INJURY REPORT:

Pelicans - C A. Ajinca (Out For Season, Knee), PG F. Jackson (Out For Season, Foot), C D. Cousins (Out For Season, Achilles).

Warriors - SG P. McCaw (Early June, Back), SF C. Boucher (Out Indefinitely, Ankle).

ABOUT THE PELICANS (53-37 SU, 51-38-1 ATS, 51-39 O/U): New Orleans suffered from poor shooting (36.4) and ball-handling (19 turnovers) in the Game 4 setback and star power forward Anthony Davis is expecting a strong bounce-back effort. "We just can't afford to shoot that poorly, but we've got another one," Davis told reporters. "Any time we've been punched in the mouth, we've always responded very well." Davis is averaging 26.3 points and 13.8 rebounds in the series and has a double-double in all eight of the team's postseason games.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (65-26 SU, 39-51-1 ATS, 43-47-1 O/U): Durant was 15-of-27 shooting in Game 4 and his scoring output was his highest of nine games this postseason. The splurge came after he received a critical 4 a.m. text from teammate Draymond Green after he was just 8-of-22 shooting while scoring 22 points in Game 3. "What we saw from him (Sunday), that's what we need," Green told reporters after Game 4. "He was engaged and scoring all over the place. He was changing the game. That's the impact he has when he's playing aggressive out there for us. That's what I love seeing."

MATCHUP CHART:

TRENDS:

* Pelicans are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
* Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
* Over is 5-1 in Pelicans' last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
* Over is 6-1-1 in Warriors' last 8 home games.
* Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:09 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 8

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UTAH (53 - 39) at HOUSTON (72 - 19) - 5/8/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 45-37 ATS (+4.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 58-77 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 10-5 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (53 - 37) at GOLDEN STATE (65 - 26) - 5/8/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 63-37 ATS (+22.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 51-38 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-50 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-45 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 8-7 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 13-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 05-08-2018, 07:10 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 8

Utah @ Houston

Game 505-506
May 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
121.923
Houston
129.407
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 7 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 12
207 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+12); Over

New Orleans @ Golden State

Game 507-508
May 8, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
120.242
Golden State
125.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 5 1/2
233
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 11 1/2
226 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+11 1/2); Over

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