Friday 5-24-19 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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DONNY ACTION

MLB

LOS ANGELES ANGELS ‑155

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R and R Totals

MLB

ATLANTA BRAVES/ST. LOUIS CARDINALS +105 o9.5

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Star MLB Free Play

Tampa Bay vs. Cleveland, 05/24/2019 19:10 EDT

Money Line: -133 Tampa Bay

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Fp: Nobody better on the road this season than Tampa. Already up 1-0 in this building i like those trends to continue and the rays to getbthe win for my mlb top pick !

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Brian Bitler

Brian’s 9* WNBA Absolute Cover

Indiana vs. New York, 05/24/2019 20:00 EDT

Point Spread: +3½/-115 Indiana

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Both of these teams were the armpit of the WNBA. Last time these two teams met up final score was 68-55 Fever. Liberty home court advantage will not mean much I see a much improved Indiana team out there and this game will go down to who has the ball last. 3.5 points is a gift as I have this game as a PK.

Fever are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New York.

Invest 9 units on the Fever here rotation #603

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Dwayne Connors

Friday night comp play goes out on Miami and Washington to have their hitting shoes on tonight in D.C. as the Marlins and Nationals open their weekend series with a game that lands Over the posted total.


With a bullpen that has struggled all season long - ERA hovering near 7! - I think its safe to assume that the Marlins will be able to plate some runs against the yielding Washington pitching staff.


The Nationals have played each of their last 3 games Over the posted total, and are on a 7-2 Over run their last 9 games played overall.


This will be the second series of the season between the teams, with the first series just over a month ago seeing 2 of the 3 hold Under the total, but it should be noted that 8 of the last 11 played between the division-rivals since last season have landed Over the posted price.


Pablo Lopez will start for the Marlins, and he just turned in his best start of the season by going 7 innings with one hit allowed, no runs and 7 K's versus the Mets, but that start did come at home. On the road this season, Lopez is 1-4 with an over 8 ERA., and in his 2 career starts against the Nationals, he is 0-1 with an over 7 ERA.


Washington counters with Kyle McGowin who makes his first start of the season after working 3 innings in relief on May 19th against the Cubs. In those 3 innings, McGowin allowed 3 hits and 3 runs - 2 of them earned.


If you are looking for some offense in the bigs this Friday night, this Marlins-Nationals contest is your kind of game!


Miami-Washington Over the total.

4* MIAMI-WASHINGTON OVER

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Chris Jordan

I'm on a 16-3 winning run with MLB freebies this season.

My free play for Friday night is on the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks to get a lift with a win over the San Francisco Giants. And with this play, I want you to list the scheduled starting pitchers Robbie Ray and Drew Pomeranz.

Sure, the Diamondbacks have lost five straight and seven of 10, but they're still 25-25 (.500) on the year, and it's their offense that's kept in third place in the National League West with a +23-run differential.

David Peralta leads the team with a batting average of .309, while Eduardo Escobar leads the Diamondbacks with 26 extra base hits and has 34 RBIs. Over the last 10 games, Adam Jones is 11-for-39 with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs.

The Snakes will rally for Ray, who makes his second straight start against the Giants after throwing 87 pitches in four innings last Sunday in Phoenix, where he gave up four walks, three hits and two runs while striking out six. The key thing I took from that outinrg was that his pitch count and innings were season lows.

He shouldn't have a problem against a Giants team that is last in the West, and has a negative run differential of -52 runs.

That won't help Pomeranz, who gave up two runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Diamondbacks in that same game on Sunday, his first start since returning from the injured list. The left-hander is 0-3 with a 7.76 ERA in nine career appearances against Arizona, so that's another knock.

I like the Diamondbacks in this spot.

4* DIAMONDBACKS (Ray over Pomeranz)

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Jack Brayman

As part of a 16-7 rout yesterday in Anaheim, the Twins smacked six home runs, marking the fourth time this season they've hit at least six in a game. Perspective: The other 29 teams in baseball have had three of those such games, combined. The Twins are on pace to hit 324 home runs, which would shatter the major league record of 267 set by the New York Yankees last season.

To say Target Field will be rocking tonight for the Twins' return is an understatement. I'll play them on the run line against the Chicago White Sox.

Though pitchers are automatically listed when making Run Line wagers, I am insisting you DO NOT worry about who the scheduled starters are. In the event of a scratch, you MUST re-wager the game with the new pitcher(s) who are scheduled. This play will stand no matter who pitches for either team.

The Twins, who are 8-3 against teams from the American League Central, are in first place in the American League Central, with a 33-16 mark. They've won eight of 11 thanks to a batting average around .300 in that span, while the lineup has provided pitchers with a run differential of +37 runs.

The White Sox, meanwhile, have a paltry batting average of .231 in their last 10 games and have been outscored by nine runs in that span. Chicago is also struggling with a 12-13 mark on the road.

Play the Twins on the Run Line, as they continue their offensive barrage.

3* TWINS RUN LINE

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Bob Valentino

Friday freebie is the Over in the Yankees-Royals series opener from K.C.

New York has been living up to their nickname of the Bronx Bombers lately, as they come into this series having scored 47 runs in their last 5 games, and I like the scoring to continue tonight when they open against the Royals.

The Yankees have played each of those 5 games that I just mentioned above Over the posted total, and with Aaron Boone having to start Chad Green this evening, chances they will play another game Over the total look pretty strong.

Green usually works out of the bullpen, but with the New York rotation thinned by injuries, he will get his second start of the season. His work to date has totaled just over 12 innings, and he has allowed 21 hits that have plated 18 runs - 17 of the runs earned!

Cannot count on Green to work deep tonight, or work many clean frames.

Kansas City has played their last pair of games Over the total, and they are 4-3-1 Over the total in their last 8 games overall.

The Royals will send Jakob Junis to the mound. Junis has been scuffling, losing each of his last 3 starts, while posting an ERA over 7. He will be making his second start of the year against the Yankees, as he took the loss back in the Bronx in April, allowing 5 runs - 4 earned - in just over 5 innings of work.

The scoreboard tonight will feature many crooked-digits.

Yankees-Royals Over the total.

5* N.Y. YANKEES-KANSAS CITY OVER

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Tony Weston

My free play is pricey, but I'm rolling with it anyway simply because I don't like the card tonight much, and this might be the only other play I love besides my side in the Boston-Houston game.

Play the New York Mets on the run line over the Detroit Tigers.

IMPORTANT: As you know every single Run Line play and Total wager will automatically list the scheduled starting pitchers at the time of the wager. Now, here is the thing with this game, I am not concerned with who is pitching for the Tigers, but I do want you to double-check your ticket and be sure it includes Mets starter Noah Syndergaard. That said, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be sure you have action even if Detroit's starter is scratched, by betting the game over again in the event that takes place. If Syndergaard doesn't go - this is a no-play.

The lowly Tigers open a nine-game road trip in Queens after playing their last nine in Motown, and this trip won't start easy. The Tigers have lost 9 of 10 and are hitting an abysmal .197 in those games, while being outscored by 45 runs.

They have the fourth-worst batting average (.221) in baseball and now open this series against Noah Syndergaard, who has cast aside his early-season struggles and seems to be in a rhythm on the hill at this point.

He's delivered quality starts in three of his last four starts, with a 2.40 ERA over that stretch, and this is a great spot for him to continue to build momentum and dominate a very bad lineup.

Play the Mets on the run line.

2* METS RUN LINE (straight action)

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MLB (PROFESSIONAL)

DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME

Chicago White Sox at Houston - Thursday May 23, 2019
The Houston Astros enter today’s contests with the highest Dunkel home power rating on the board at 17.753. Houston is 23-8 in its last 31 home games. The Chicago White Sox come in with a road power rating of 14.217. Chicago is 1-6 in its last seven games at Houston. The Houston Astros have a Dunkel home O/U rating of 8.302. The Astros have gone under in six of their last seven games overall. Dunkel’s Pick: Houston (-185; Under).

Highest-rated Favorite: Houston 17.735
Lowest-rated Favorite: Detroit 12.032
Highest-rated Underdog: Philadelphia 16.974
Lowest-rated Underdog: Baltimore 13.319
Highest O/U Rating: NY Yankees 12.347
Lowest O/U Rating: Houston 8.302


FRIDAY MAY 24, 2019

Cincinnati @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
May 24, 2019 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 14.805
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 16.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-160
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-160); N/A

LA Dodgers @ Pittsburgh

Game 955-956
May 24, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 00.000
Pittsburgh
(TBD) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers

Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
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Miami @ Washington

Game 953-954
May 24, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Lopez) 13.259
Washington
(McGowan) 14.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-140); Under

San Diego @ Toronto

Game 975-976
May 24, 2019 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lucchesi) 15.481
Toronto
(Thornton) 13.875
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-120); Under

Tampa Bay @ Cleveland

Game 963-964
May 24, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.437
Cleveland
(Bieber) 14.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-135); Under

Detroit @ NY Mets

Game 977-978
May 24, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Soto) 15.094
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 14.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-300
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+250); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 965-966
May 24, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 15.620
Minnesota
(Berrios) 14.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+190); Over

Philadelphia @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
May 24, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 17.749
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 16.227
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+105); Over

Boston @ Houston

Game 967-968
May 24, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 17.081
Houston
(Miley) 15.531
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-140); Under

Atlanta @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
May 24, 2019 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 16.683
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+130); Over

NY Yankees @ Kansas City

Game 969-970
May 24, 2019 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Green) 16.622
Kansas City
(Junis) 14.111
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-135); Over

Baltimore @ Colorado

Game 979-980
May 24, 2019 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Means) 15.458
Colorado
(Hoffman) 14.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-165
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+145); Over

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 971-972
May 24, 2019 @ 10:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(LeBlanc) 13.574
Oakland
(Mengden)
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-160); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
May 24, 2019 @ 10:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Smyly) 13.651
LA Angels
(Canning) 15.179
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-150); Over

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 961-962
May 24, 2019 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 15.578
San Francisco
(Pomeranz) 13.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-130); Under

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Diamond Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Cubs are 12-0 SU as a favorite off a home game in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs and it is before the All-Star break.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Reds are 0-14 SU in the first game of a series with rest as a road dog off a road game in which they scored first and it is before the All-Star break.

Batter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Phillies are 7-0 SU in franchise history off a game as a favorite in which JT Realmuto struck out at least twice.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Twins are 9-0 SU in franchise history as a 200-plus favorite with Jose Berrios. They have won by an average of 4.33 runs and Berrios has went an average of 7.07 innings while allowing an average of 1.67 runs with a WHIP of 0.91.