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5:29 PM
Milwaukee's right-handed hitters versus left-handed pitching has a OPS of 1.066. The Dodgers left-handed hitters versus right-handed pitching has an OPS of 1.065. The Brewers are second in the league scoring 8.3 runs per game against lefties. The Dodgers are No. 1 in baseball against right handed pitching averaging 6.3 runs per game. I've mentioned several times on CBS HQ I think the Dodgers have the best lineup in baseball versus righties. Julio Urias is a 22-year old lefty that missed most of the last two years because of injuries has an ERA over 5. Don't let Zach Davies' 1.53 ERA fool you because his xFIP is 4.60. Davies is an average MLB pitcher that has been very lucky early in the season. He will regress to his place in baseball and an ERA in the mid fours.
13-6 IN LAST 19 LAD O/U PICKS | +656
BROOKLYN +3.5
PHILADELPHIA @ BROOKLYN | 4/18 | 8:00 PM EDT
5:27 PM
The Nets are a better defensive team than Philadelphia and are not intimidated one bit by Philly. The Sixers have all of the pressure with talk about Brent Brown losing his job if the Sixers go down in the first round to Brooklyn. Since the All-Star break the Nets have the second-best defense in the NBA at home allowing just 100.8 points per 100 possessions. It also doesn't hurt the Joel Embiid is not 100 percent and is playing limited minutes. If Embiid doesn't play the Nets should be a small favorite. Take the better defensive team plus the points right now.
10-5-1 IN LAST 16 NBA PICKS | +447
DENVER +4.5
DENVER @ SAN ANTONIO | 4/18 | 9:00 PM EDT
4:47 PM
It took seven quarters for the Nuggets' offense to finally click. But I think Denver is the better of the two clubs and will take the momentum from Game 2 into Thursday's game. I have Denver rated 1.5 points better and hate to give home-court points when the visitor is the better team. However, in this case I'm giving San Antonio three points for their home court. the value is on the underdog.
PHILADELPHIA @ BROOKLYN | 4/18 | 8:00 PM EDT
6:17 PM
The Nets should have plenty of motivation in their first home playoff game since 2015 and they have a chance to put some serious pressure on the 76ers. Of course there will be enhanced value on the underdog if Joel Embiid ends up sitting out, but Brooklyn still has a lot of spot appeal. the Nets have been solid in bounce-back situations following tough outings, and they are now 2-2 against the 76ers on the season. Embiid's unnecessary flagrant foul in Game 2 might provide added motivation for the Nets.
CINCINNATI @ SAN DIEGO | 4/18 | 10:10 PM EDT
2:34 PM
Roughly 20 games into the MLB season is where we start seeing teams that have gotten off to a shaky start really reap the benefits of how undervalued oddsmakers have rated them. Let's not forget that the Reds, who enter this game at 5-12, were projected to finish the season over .500. On Thursday night, we catch them on a four-game skid and receiving a line that is way too generous. I like veteran Tanner Roark to pick up a sweat-free victory on the road against Padres starter Chris Paddack, who has just 14 innings under his belt in his young MLB career.
15-7-1 IN LAST 23 MLB PICKS | +599
5-2 IN LAST 7 SD ML PICKS | +300
OVER 228.5 PHILADELPHIA @ BROOKLYN | 4/18 | 8:00 PM EDT
1:35 PM
In the Philadelphia versus Brooklyn series the venue may change but the scoring will not be halted. Look for another impressive Over tonight in Brooklyn.
8-1 IN LAST 9 NBA PICKS | +689
2-1 IN LAST 3 PHI O/U PICKS | +87
SAN ANTONIO -4.5
DENVER @ SAN ANTONIO | 4/18 | 9:00 PM EDT
1:34 PM
The Spurs have dominated the Nuggets for seven of eight quarters in Games 1 and 2. Yet the series is even due to a surge of 39 points in the fourth quarter of Game 2. Can the Spurs and coach Popovich recover at home? Expect a tighter game from start to finish and for the Spurs home court regular season record to boost them ATS. Grab the Spurs
8-1 IN LAST 9 NBA PICKS | +689
14-4 IN LAST 18 SA ATS PICKS | +958
PHILADELPHIA @ BROOKLYN | 4/18 | 8:00 PM EDT
11:49 AM
The Nets have been a tough team on the road all year, so it’s not all that surprising that they’ve stolen away home court advantage in this series by winning Game 1. The Sixers were excellent at home during the regular season, but they were just 17-24 ATS on the road. I like the Nets chances to win this game, so I’ll take the points.
64-49-3 IN LAST 116 NBA ATS PICKS | +967
6-4 IN LAST 10 PHI ATS PICKS | +155
MILWAUKEE @ DETROIT | 4/20 | 8:00 PM EDT
4:44 PM
The Bucks and Pistons have played six times this season counting the playoffs, with Milwaukee destroying Detroit in five of those games while winning all six and going 5-0-1 ATS. Lay it as Milwaukee avoids a letdown.
88-69-1 IN LAST 158 NBA ATS PICKS | +1206
31-24-1 IN LAST 56 DET ATS PICKS | +512
26-19-1 IN LAST 46 MIL ATS PICKS | +509
BROOKLYN +3.5
PHILADELPHIA @ BROOKLYN | 4/18 | 8:00 PM EDT
4:31 PM
Philly embarrassed the Nets in Game 2, but now they're back in Brooklyn for their first home playoff game in four years. Combined with Joel Embiid provoking the Nets, I'm looking for a big effort from the home side. The home team has covered five of the past seven meetings. Grab the points.
88-69-1 IN LAST 158 NBA ATS PICKS | +1206
17-12 IN LAST 29 PHI ATS PICKS | +379
OKLAHOMA CITY -7.5
PORTLAND @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 4/19 | 9:30 PM EDT
4:09 PM
The Thunder have had plenty of time to re-focus after their miserable performances in Portland. They're 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games playing on two days' rest. Playing at home with their season on the line, look for OKC's desperation to translate to a solid win. Lay it.
88-69-1 IN LAST 158 NBA ATS PICKS | +1206
29-20 IN LAST 49 OKC ATS PICKS | +756
8-3 IN LAST 11 POR ATS PICKS | +475
GOLDEN ST. -8.5
GOLDEN ST. @ L.A. CLIPPERS | 4/18 | 10:30 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 4:19 PM
I love the Warriors to bounce back strong from their epic Game 2 collapse. Back Golden State to improve to 6-1 ATS in its last seven road games versus the Clippers.
88-69-1 IN LAST 158 NBA ATS PICKS | +1206
37-25 IN LAST 62 LAC ATS PICKS | +990
5:20 PM
The total seems too high, and it's at a good price. These are two good offenses, but the Under has gone 6-2-1 in their last nine matchups, and it's 22-7-1 in Zach Davies' last 30 starts, including 7-2 in his last nine at Miller Park. The Dodgers have stayed Under in their last five as well.
4-2 IN LAST 6 MLB O/U PICKS | +169
4-1 IN LAST 5 MIL O/U PICKS | +302
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