Service Plays Monday 8/3/20

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MLB(Bob Balfe)
8:10 PM EST
Rotation #962
Brewers +105 over White Sox
Anderson/Rodon
The Brewers are looking to jump start things after three postponed games over the weekend. Brett Anderson will make his debut this year after battling blisters on his throwing hand to start the year. The good news is he is fresh. Carlos Rodon was coming back from Tommy John this season and in his first outing it showed. Rodon got tagged for 5 runs and didn’t make it past the 4th inning. At even money I like the Brewers in this spot against a pitcher that is trying to find his mechanics again. Take Milwaukee.

NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation #747
Spurs +7 over Sixers
The 76ers were up to their old tricks. Dominate a game and then blow it. At this point it’s safe to say they are not well coached on the defensive end. The Spurs are a team with a new identity and coach Popovich could be on to something with this young energized roster. These guys know and have played together for a while and on a neutral court should keep this game competitive. The Sixers have size, but will they be lazy on defense against this quick Spurs team? Take San Antonio

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Indians +1.5

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Zack Cimini

SEATTLE +170
OAKLAND @ SEATTLE | 8/03 | 9:10 PM EDT
2:46 PM
The Seattle Mariners will look to even their homestand series Monday against the Oakland A’s. Struggling Oakland has scored three runs or fewer in six straight games. Expect a couple of early runs against Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield before the tide turns in the Mariners' favor. Grab Seattle as a big home underdog.

8-5 IN LAST 13 MLB ML PICKS | +297
24-13 IN LAST 37 OAK ML PICKS | +1049

22-15 IN LAST 37 SEA ML PICKS | +674

N.Y. METS -125
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
2:40 PM
On Monday, the Mets couldn’t ask for a better ace than Jacob deGrom to end their five-game losing streak. DeGrom has allowed two runs or fewer in nine of his last eleven starts against the Braves. Facing Mike Soroka for the second time in 10 days, expect the Mets bats to come to life.

8-5 IN LAST 13 MLB ML PICKS | +297
23-13 IN LAST 36 ATL ML PICKS | +882

12-9 IN LAST 21 NYM ML PICKS | +223

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Larry Hartstein

MEMPHIS +5
MEMPHIS @ NEW ORLEANS | 8/03 | 6:30 PM EDT
5:18 PM
The Grizzlies are 0-2 since the season resumed but easily could be 2-0, as they've suffered an overtime loss to Portland and dropped a two-point decision against San Antonio. New Orleans, which is one of the teams chasing Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West, also has lost both of its games in the bubble. Zion Williamson scored a total of 20 points in those contests but had his minutes limited after missing preparation time due to a family emergency. Expect the Grizzlies to finally get a much-deserved victory, or at least a cover.

97-82-3 LAST 182 NBA SIDES | +694
39-23 IN LAST 62 MEM ATS PICKS | +1396

45-29 IN LAST 74 NO ATS PICKS | +1342

CINCINNATI -140
CLEVELAND @ CINCINNATI | 8/03 | 6:40 PM EDT
12:24 PM
The Reds have lost six straight home games to Cleveland, but I think that streak ends tonight behind Sonny Gray. He's 2-0 with a 0.71 ERA, striking out 20 in 12.2 innings. Cleveland has batted .146 over its last five games. Lay it.

8-0 IN LAST 8 MLB PICKS | +800
28-12 IN LAST 40 CLE ML PICKS | +1567

38-24 IN LAST 62 CIN ML PICKS | +909

L.A. LAKERS -6.5
L.A. LAKERS @ UTAH | 8/03 | 9:00 PM EDT
12:18 PM
This is a nice bounceback spot for the Lakers against a team they've beaten this season by 9 and 25 points. Utah will struggle offensively against an LA team that wants to regain its mojo. Back the Lakers to cover vs. the Jazz for the fifth straight time.

97-82-3 LAST 182 NBA SIDES | +694
9-7 IN LAST 16 UTA ATS PICKS | +129

3-2 IN LAST 5 LAL ATS PICKS | +78

MINNESOTA -219
PITTSBURGH @ MINNESOTA | 8/03 | 8:10 PM EDT
10:43 AM
The Twins have won three in a row and now get to host the 2-7 Pirates, who have dropped four straight. Pittsburgh starter Derek Holland has been miserable in his career at Target Field, with a 7.98 ERA in six starts. Lay the big number.

8-0 IN LAST 8 MLB PICKS | +800
20-9 IN LAST 29 PIT ML PICKS | +956

7-5 IN LAST 12 MIN ML PICKS | +147

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John Bollman

UNDER 5.5
MONTREAL @ PITTSBURGH | 8/03 | 8:00 PM EDT
6:05 PM
Carey Price made 39 of 41 saves in their last game and he will be relied upon heavily in their game tonight. The Penguins will come out firing being down 1-0 so I expect most of the play to be in the Montreal zone. Matt Murray looked much better their last game, and I expect this game to be a low scoring one.

23-18-1 IN LAST 42 NHL O/U PICKS | +335

UNDER 5
DALLAS @ VEGAS | 8/03 | 6:30 PM EDT
6:05 PM
Robin Lehner will be in for Marc Andre Fleury but he has been solid in net this season going 19-10-5 with a 2.89 GAA this season, but especially with the Golden Knights going 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA. Ben Bishop has a 2.50 GAA this season and the Stars were held scoreless in their exhibition game. Expect a low scoring game tonight.

23-18-1 IN LAST 42 NHL O/U PICKS | +335

PHILADELPHIA +255
PHILADELPHIA @ N.Y. YANKEES | 8/03 | 7:05 PM EDT
3:11 PM
The Phillies have only played three games, but they had the highest OPS in the league through those three games. The Yankees have won six straight games, although they have been against the struggling Orioles and Red Sox. There is no way this game should have implied odds of the Yankees winning 75% of the times, there is plenty of value to be had on the Phillies at this price.

15-5 IN LAST 20 MLB ML PICKS | +1029
10-7 IN LAST 17 PHI ML PICKS | +144

L.A. DODGERS -130
L.A. DODGERS @ SAN DIEGO | 8/03 | 9:10 PM EDT
3:11 PM
Chris Paddack is 0-1 with a 5.65 ERA in three career starts against the Dodgers, although he is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA in two starts this season. Walker Buehler is 4-0 with a 0.64 ERA in four career starts against the Padres. The Dodgers have won two straight games and they are 5-1 on the road this season. The Padres have lost two straight games and they give up 4.70 earned runs per game, take the value in the Dodgers.

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12-5 IN LAST 17 SD ML PICKS | +731

3-0 IN LAST 3 LAD ML PICKS | +345

CHI. WHITE SOX -105
CHI. WHITE SOX @ MILWAUKEE | 8/03 | 8:10 PM EDT
3:10 PM
Carlos Rodon has never faced the Brewers in his short career, but the Brewers will be without Lorenzo Cain who just opted out, and Ryan Braun who was just added to the IL. The Brewers have not had success against lefties yet this season, and the White Sox are activating Nomar Mazara for his team debut. Brett Anderson will make his season debut for the Brewers, he is 1-1 with a 4.21 ERA in six career starts against the White Sox. Take the value in the White Sox.

15-5 IN LAST 20 MLB ML PICKS | +1029
4-1 IN LAST 5 CHW ML PICKS | +300

11-8 IN LAST 19 MIL ML PICKS | +152

SAN FRANCISCO +125
SAN FRANCISCO @ COLORADO | 8/03 | 8:40 PM EDT
3:10 PM
Chi Chi Gonzalez will be making his season debut for the Rockies, he was 2-6 with a 5.29 ERA in 12 starts and 14 appearances in 2019. Johnny Cueto has given up five earned runs in 7.2 IP this season, but he is 9-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 16 career starts including 5-2 with a 3.26 ERA in eight career starts in Coors Field. Take the value in the Giants.

15-5 IN LAST 20 MLB ML PICKS | +1029
18-9 IN LAST 27 SF ML PICKS | +529

ATLANTA +115
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
2:16 PM
The Braves have now won five straight games while the Mets have lost five straight games, and five straight to the Braves. The Mets have been putting runners on base, they just can’t get that timely hit. Losing Cespedes definitely won’t help produce runs for a guy in Jacob Degrom who they are notoriously bad at scoring runs for. Take the Braves at plus money at home.

15-5 IN LAST 20 MLB ML PICKS | +1029
2-1 IN LAST 3 NYM ML PICKS | +143

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MLB

Atlanta +115
Atlanta +1.5

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Josh Nagel
SENIOR ANALYST
6:35 PM

UNDER 8
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
Atlanta's Mike Soroka and New York ace Jacob deGrom have combined to allow just four runs through four combined starts, and they allowed one total run during their first head-to-head meeting earlier in the season. New York's two-time Cy Young winner seems to have a habit of getting into games in which just one run might be all the support he gets. Barring an unforeseen offensive outburst, this should be another such matchup and the total provides some wiggle room even of the bats do come alive. Take the Under.

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Micah Roberts

UNDER 8
CLEVELAND @ CINCINNATI | 8/03 | 6:40 PM EDT
2:30 PM
Zach Plesac of Cleveland didn’t allow a run through eight innings while striking out 11 batters in his last outing. He allowed just three hits and surrendered no walks but the Indians ended up losing 4-0. Reds starter Sonny Gray didn’t allow an earned run in 6.2 innings against the Cubs while striking out 11 in a 12-7 win. The Indians have lost three straight, but have played Under in nine of 10. Take the Under again Monday.

6-1-1 IN LAST 8 MLB PICKS | +450
2-0-1 IN LAST 3 CLE O/U PICKS | +200

ATLANTA +115
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
2:25 PM
Mike Soroka and Jacob deGrom squared off on opening day, with the Mets coming away with a 1-0 win. Soroka came back with another solid outing against the Rays, allowing two runs in 5.1 innings of a 7-4 win. The Mets have lost five straight and the mood has to be awful after teammate Yoenis Cespedes left his teammates without saying anything to anyone in the front office. The Braves have won five straight and get another Monday.

6-1-1 IN LAST 8 MLB PICKS | +450

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Tom Fornelli

UNDER 8
KANSAS CITY @ CHI. CUBS | 8/03 | 8:15 PM EDT
11:28 AM
I woke up in Chicago on Monday morning and it didn't feel like August 3. The temperature was 64 degrees, and it's not expected to get much warmer throughout the day. By the time of first pitch at Wrigley it'll only be 69 degrees with winds blowing in over 15 mph from left center. That's good news for tonight's pitchers.

8-3 IN LAST 11 MLB PICKS | +558
2-1 IN LAST 3 CHC O/U PICKS | +95

UNDER 8
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
11:27 AM
The total for this game is depressed as is typically the case when Jacob deGrom is starting, and the Under is an intriguing matchup in any deGrom start. Throw in Mike Soroka and weather conditions in Atlanta that have shown to hinder offenses, and the Under looks even better.

8-3 IN LAST 11 MLB PICKS | +558
8-5 IN LAST 13 ATL O/U PICKS | +249

ATLANTA +115
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
11:25 AM
If you've been paying attention to my MLB picks at SportsLine over the years, you already knew this was coming. Jacob deGrom is starting for the Mets on Monday, which means it's time to #FadeTheMets. When Yoenis Cespedes pulled a no-show on Sunday, deGrom was the only Mets player not caught by surprise because the Mets offense has been doing that to him for years.

6-1 IN LAST 7 MLB ML PICKS | +578
4-2 IN LAST 6 NYM ML PICKS | +335

2-1 IN LAST 3 ATL ML PICKS | +106

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SDQL

OAKLAND -190
OAKLAND @ SEATTLE | 8/03 | 9:10 PM EDT
1:15 PM
Oakland is 21-0 as a 130-plus favorite in the first half of the season following a game as a road favorite in which it scored in no more than two separate innings and its starter did not go more than seven. It is 14-0 as a 140-plus favorite after a road game in which it used five-plus pitchers and did not win by 10-plus runs. The Mariners are 0-18 SU in series finales as an underdog of more than 120 after a game as a dog when they lost their last two and their opponent won its last two. Seattle is 0-14 SU in series finales as a 140+ dog after a game in which it struck out at least 10 times.

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168

N.Y. METS -125
N.Y. METS @ ATLANTA | 8/03 | 7:10 PM EDT
12:59 PM
Atlanta is going for a four-game sweep here. We are on the Mets. The Braves are 0-8 SU as an underdog following a game as a favorite when they've won their last two and their opponent lost its last two. New York is a reliable 7-0 SU as a road favorite after a game in which its opponent scored first and a perfect 6-0 with Jacob deGrom when the bullpen allowed more runs than he did in his last start. New York gets the job done here.

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168

CHI. CUBS -145
KANSAS CITY @ CHI. CUBS | 8/03 | 8:15 PM EDT
12:57 PM
The Cubs posted a walk-off victory against Pittsburgh on Sunday and have been buoyed by such a win. They are 10-0 SU at home following a walk-off win as a favorite. Kansas City was hammered 9-2 by the White Sox on Sunday and has demonstrated no character in this spot. The Royals are 0-20 as a 140-plus underdog before their 100th game of the season when they are coming off a loss of five-plus runs as a home dog, with each of the last nine losses coming by multiple runs. The average final score has been 6.65-2.85. The Cubs have the value.

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168

CLEVELAND +130
CLEVELAND @ CINCINNATI | 8/03 | 6:40 PM EDT
12:29 PM
Cincinnati is coming off a two-hit shutout win at Detroit. This has not been a good transition for the Reds, who are 0-8 SU at home after a road game in which they allowed fewer than seven hits. In its last five in this spot (all last season), Cincinnati was favored four times and lost by six or more on four occasions. Cleveland is coming off a 3-1 loss to Minnesota in which it trailed 3-0 after three innings. A fresh opponent is what the Indians need, as they are 10-0 in a series opener with no rest following a game in which their opponent scored first and they used fewer than six pitchers. The Tribe is oozing value at this price

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168

SAN DIEGO +120
L.A. DODGERS @ SAN DIEGO | 8/03 | 9:10 PM EDT
12:18 PM
The Dodgers are 0-4 as road favorites with no rest in a series opener after a shutout win in which they scored multiple times, losing every game by two or more runs. Los Angeles lost those games by an average of four runs and was an average of -142 on the moneyline. San Diego was up 6-2 in Chris Paddack’s last start but lost 7-6. The Padres are 6-0 as an underdog with no rest in a series opener when their starter has a sub-6.00 ERA and they blew a lead in his last start en route to a loss, as long as that starter has had less than a month of rest. The value is with the Padres.

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168
3-1 IN LAST 4 LAD ML PICKS | +165

CHI. WHITE SOX +101
CHI. WHITE SOX @ MILWAUKEE | 8/03 | 8:10 PM EDT
10:51 AM
The White Sox have been playing well and the Brewers have offered little resistance to streaking teams, going 0-7 SU with rest in the first game of a series against an opponent that has won at least two straight. Fitting in beautifully here is the fact that the White Sox are 7-0 SU with Carlos Rodon on the mound in August after they lost in his previous start. Chicago is the play.

6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +168