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I'm playing on BOSTON. Admittedly, Sale wasn't him self in his first start. Its also true that his velocity was down. What many may not realize is that his velocity was also down last March/April. Don't assume that he's not healthy. He is. The Sox thoroughly checked him out before re-signing him. His velocity will return. This is an effort to try and keep him healthy and throwing hard down the stretch, when it counts. A start under his belt and determined to get his team back on track, expect Sale to be MUCH better today. In his last three starts vs. the A's, Sale has 29K's in 19 innings. While Fiers was sharp last time out, he wasn't in his first start. He's going to be facing a desperate and talented team tonight. The Sox remain a profitable 114-51 (+19.8) when listed as a favorite of -150 or more. Expect Sale and co. to dig deep and show everyone that reports of their demise are greatly exaggerated.
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Ben Burns
***OFF PERFECT 7-0 SWEEP*** FAN APPRECIATION NHL ANNIHILATOR! (ONLY $20!)
Philadelphia vs. Dallas, 04/02/2019 20:30 EDT,
I'm playing PHILADELPHIA on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals) With the Stars looking to wrap up a playoff spot and the Flyers playing for pride, the moneyline on Dallas has gotten pretty steep. Thats allowed us to get an extra 1.5 goals with the Flyers for a relatively reasonable price. Relatively reasonable given the high number of games decided by a single goal and the fact that Dallas actually only needs one point. (Just getting to OT would be enough.) Philadelphia's Carter Hart commented: "...we still have to play for pride and the logo on the front of our jersey. We need to finish strong so we can carry it into next season." The Stars, who are playing their first game back home from a road trip (often, a tough spot) have seen three straight games decided by a single goal. They've only won two of their last nine games by more than a goal. This season's earlier meeting was decided by a single goal. So were both of last season's games. I'm grabbing the extra +1.5 goals.
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Ben Burns
***OFF PERFECT 7-0 SWEEP*** TUES. AL VIOLATOR!
Baltimore vs. Toronto, 04/02/2019 19:07 EDT,
I'm playing on TORONTO. Strpman was superb (7 shutout innings, 2 hits allowed) in his first start but came away with nothing to show for it. He'll get more run support here. Cashner, unlike Stroman, struggled (13.00 ERA, 2.50 WHIP) in his first start. In fact, he allowed six earned runs in just four innings, also walking more than he struck out. Note that the Jays were a perfect 4-0 when facing Cashner last season. On the other hand, the Jays were 4-1 in Stroman's last five starts against the O's. Expect Stroman to get the better of Cashner, the Jays bouncing back and improving to 16-4 the last 20 times that they attempted to avenge a home loss when they were favored by -150 or more.
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Ben Burns
***OFF PERFECT 7-0 SWEEP*** TUES. AL VIOLATOR!
Baltimore vs. Toronto, 04/02/2019 19:07 EDT,
I'm playing on TORONTO. Strpman was superb (7 shutout innings, 2 hits allowed) in his first start but came away with nothing to show for it. He'll get more run support here. Cashner, unlike Stroman, struggled (13.00 ERA, 2.50 WHIP) in his first start. In fact, he allowed six earned runs in just four innings, also walking more than he struck out. Note that the Jays were a perfect 4-0 when facing Cashner last season. On the other hand, the Jays were 4-1 in Stroman's last five starts against the O's. Expect Stroman to get the better of Cashner, the Jays bouncing back and improving to 16-4 the last 20 times that they attempted to avenge a home loss when they were favored by -150 or more.
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Ben Burns
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Philadelphia vs. Washington, 04/02/2019 19:05 EDT,
Money Line: -179 Washington
Sportsbook: PinnacleSports
I'm playing on WASHINGTON. Needless to say, this is a big game for both teams. Harper wants to make a successful return to Washington while the Nats are determined not to let him show them up. With Scherzer on the mound, I fully expect the home team to have the advantage. Note that the Nats are a dominant 14-2 the last 16 times that Scherzer faced Philadelphia. On the other hand, in Eflin's last two starts against Washington, he allowed 18 hits and 10 runs (7 earned) in just 8 2/3 combined innings. Not surprisingly, the Nats won both those games. Scherzer was excellent in his first start (2.35 ERA, 0.65 WHIP) with 12 K's in 7 2/3 innings. However, he got no support and was saddled with a loss. Expect that to change here, the Nats providing him with more runs, the Nats improving to 48-25 the past 2+ seasons, as favorites in the -175 to -250 range.
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Stephen Nover
Stephen Nover's NIT Dominator - 33-15-1 CBB Run!
Wichita State vs. Lipscomb, 04/02/2019 19:00 EDT,
Lipscomb lacks the name recoginition of Wichita State. But the Bisons are the better team.
The Bisons had 14 road victories, most in the nation. So they are well-tested away from home. They are 21-7-1 ATS during their past 29 nonconference games.
The Bisons have plenty of experience from last season's NCAA Tournament team. They are 19-3 in their last 22 games and rank in the Top 10 in scoring, scoring margin and assists.
I respect Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall. But the Shockers are going to have problems matching up against senior guard Garrison Mathews, who can light things up from the perimeter like he did against North Carolina State in the quarterfinals of this NIT tournament scoring 44 points. Matthews has averaged at least 20 points in each of the past three seasons.
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