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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:24 AM

Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Late Pick 4

August 21, 2020 | By Al Cimaglia
Northfield Park has a 16-race card scheduled for this evening. The betting highlight will be the $1 Late Pick 4 which has a $40,000 guaranteed pool. The sequence begins in Race 7 and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7

1-Bourbon And Barley (6/5)-1st race back since being pulled up on 5/28. This mare had a lot of success early on and still loves the oval. Fits with this kind if fires hot off the bench. Has won 22 of 69 at Nfld and has banked over $240k.
2-She's In For Life (8-1)-Has enough gate speed to get a good seat and drops to a more realistic level. Grismore could leave or come off cover. This is a price shot worth using with a well-timed move and a smooth journey.
5-Lakeisha Hall (5/2)-Took the long way around into a 54.3 opening half versus Open company last week. Winner in 8 of 13 races at Nfld should be a major player at this class.

Race 8

3-Doyoudesiremyheart (5-1)-The entire field has only 6 wins in 2020 and this mare is 1-16. Barn is ice cold, makes 4th start since claim but finally draws inside at this class. Could win at a square price if Kash can get her to leave quickly.
5-My Hearts Rockin (5-1)-1st start for the Rhoades barn and Hall takes the lines. Will use and respect connections as the barn has won 15 of 75 starts (20%) over the past 30 days.
9-Tilly The Filly (8-1)-Will need a break or two from this post but has won twice this year which leads the field in pictures and drops. Won on 7/10 at this level from the rail at 1-2, this will be tougher but price should be much better.

Race 9

4-Canadian Rocker (5/2)-Won in 1st start from the rail for Clegg after the claim, then was off 2-weeks and didn't do well from 8-hole. Did win 4 in a row at this class when drawing well and will respect chances of another picture tonight.
5-Battle Of Cannae (10-1)-Makes 4th start for the Meyers barn and improved in last after missing a start. Will look for even better here and if finds live cover could pop at a price.
7-IDA Sofia (9/5)-Has either been 1st or 2nd in 4 starts since being claimed. Has the gate speed to get on the engine or in the pocket probably following #4. Looks like a main threat to cash the top check with a decent trip.

Race 10

2-Its A Good Thing (7/5)-On 7/25 beat the 3-4-5-7 from the 9-hole. Then was off almost 3 weeks and came 2nd on 8/14 but the winner isn't in this field. Could get the top off the hop or wait for the dust to settle and make a 1/4 pull and not look back.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,2,5/3,5,9/4,5,7/2
Total Bet=$27

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:52 AM

Brian Nadeau's Daily Picks

Saratoga - Race #2

#3 Obsessed	Pletcher runner chased then tire din his return but that was off a November break, so he should be tighter here, and the stretchout off the sprint may have been the plan all along; look out.
#5 The Angry Man	Heavy hitter ran fast in two turf runs and now goes back to the main for two turns, an the 7F Bel run behind a possible star was sharp, though he'll be overbet here; major player nonetheless.
#2 Ashiham	The more fancied from TAP has plenty of races showing that make him a big threat here, but that's also the issue, as he's had five chances and seems stuck in neutral; using underneath only.
Race Summary	The price will be right on the 3, and he has more upside than all of these combined, and goes second-off the break too, so play him in all the slots, and especially in the early Pk5, as to kick off the early Pk4 as well, since a win in the 5-1 range would add plenty of value to both sequences.

Saratoga - Race #6

#2 Eye of a Soldier	Mott filly was a fast-closing 2nd in her return off an Oct. layoff, goes second-off for a barn that is 22% second-off the break, and will offer a hint of value as well; call to post the mild surprise.
#6 Princess Caroline	Stiff ML favorite will get bet hard for Brown off the stakes 3rd last time, but that was in Nov. against 2yos, so facing older off a layoff going long won't be easy; trying to beat at false odds.
#4 Duopoly	Brown's second romped at Mth and seems to be on the rise, but the fact she was at the Shore says she's second tier, and the top pair look like they may be going places; mixed signals here.
Race Summary	You won't get rich on the 2 but with the 6 taking all the money you'll get better value than you should on a gal who really improved in what was her first start for Mott, and with another move forward coming, she's going to have every chance to get there first, so play her to win and place, and especially in the late Pk5, and to kick off the late Pk4 as well, since budget players will be singling the chalk, which means a win in the $9 range might play a lot longer in both sequences.

Saratoga - Race #9

#8 Kilkea	Price player really woke up on the turf, and now goes from Bruce Brown to Hennig, and off that grass debut, this one should only move forward; expecting a big run.
#6 Gaelic Gold	The chalk improved on the drop in with NYBs last time for Clement, though it's not like she ran fast, plus she has no speed and will be vastly overbet too; second-best.
#7 Kept Waiting	Improving miss starts for an ace turf barn, as Miceli is 17% with a big ROI on the green, and with just two lifetime starts, she still ha splenty of upside; major player.
Race Summary	That 5-1 ML would be plenty of value on the 8, as she impressed in her turf bow and isn't that far behind the favorites as it is, so give her a look in all the slots, and especially to end the late Pk5/Pk4 as well, since this is a deep field, and she could fall through the wagering cracks, which means a win in the $10 range would add plenty of value to both sequences.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:53 AM

Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Laurel Park - Race #6

#4 Lisheen	Slight edge in the debut for a Motion barn that has hit with three of their last nine turf sprint 2yo maidens over the local footing, and this filly is bred for the trip with a solid turf sprint jock up. #8 Closertotheheart is the other Motion to include.
#10 Kewpie Doll	Will surely take some cash after the good debut run with stakes company. She has a right to be tough, but I don't think she has to win this.
#6 Bucky's Charm	Has a versatile and potentially quick sort of pedigree, and she'll probably be a pretty generous price on the tote.
Race Summary	Lisheen goes first out for Motion, and the price may stay fair with the presence of stakes-placed Kewpie Doll here.

Laurel Park - Race #7

#7 Midship Lady	She's bred to handle the trip, and it's worth giving her a pass for the distant fourth-place effort in her only other turf route, as it came behind next-out Breeders' Cup winner Sharing. She has been finishing well in sprint races and is worth another look going long.
#8 Cambeliza	Layoff player has run into some pretty good horses throughout her four-race career, and this is an easier spot than the one she tried at Keeneland last fall.
#11 Correctness	Goes for the same barn as Cambeliza, and this spot represents some significant class relief for her out of a couple of stakes tries.
Race Summary	Midship Lady should get a decent kind of midpack, tracking trip while stretching out, and her only turf route try came with a much, much tougher group than she's going to find here.

Laurel Park - Race #8

#5 Sarah's Treasure	This trip can be a bit sharp for her, but there is a decent bit of pressing speed drawn near the inside, and this one might get the right kind of pace to reel them in late.
#6 Quiet Imagination	Has a nice rating gear that will allow her to avoid any early battles they don't want to be a part of, and she can get first jump on the top choice.
#3 Bunting	Looks like one of the major players, but I worry that her forward style might leave her in a tricky spot at some point in this race from her draw one off the rail. She doesn't always back up big efforts, so I wouldn't want too short a number to expect something like her last again here.
Race Summary	Sarah's Treasure is generally better going a bit longer than this, but the race shape may suit her. Despite there not being a ton of blazing early speed here, the presence of a handful of pressing types may lead to few of the forward players getting a very relaxed run of things.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:54 AM

Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Harrah's Philadelphia - Race #1

#4 TECHTOPIA	Second to odds-on winner, can’t go beyond in this spot.
#6 MASTER MILES	Third behind faves in tougher condition, completes exacta.
#7 MEET THE CREEPER	Couldn’t keep up with Techtopia in last pair, finishing fourth.
Race Summary	Techtopia Hanover will take some catching as a strong favorite. He led early, then held second while chasing the 3-to-5 winner last out. Play a 4-6-ALL trifecta.

Yonkers - Race #1

#1 SOHO LEVIATHAN A	Exits fast heats, starts inside, nearing $100k in earnings.
#6 MARINER SEELSTER	‘Tough trip’ as beaten odds-on favorite at this level, seeks 42nd win.
#3 BEVANS CULLEN N	Takes needed drop in search for first win this year.
Race Summary	Soho Leviathan A gets class relief, draws the rail and exits four consecutive sub-1:51 races. It adds up to a decent value play and a 1-3-6 exacta box.

Woodbine-Mohawk Park - Race #6

#3 KUIL DIVA	Slowed by stalled rival in front of her, use in all gimmicks at a price.
#7 VILLEFRANCHE AS	Romped in 3 of 4 starts before unsuccessful stakes attempt.
#6 DELILAH SEELSTER	In top form, two wins and a second in last four starts.
Race Summary	Hoping the mares can handle the boys in this one. Kuil Diva is worth a price shot after she was parked behind dead cover on the final turn and finished willingly. Play a 3-6-7 exacta box.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:55 AM

Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Gulfstream Park - Race #3

#9 Henry's World	Put down :21 an :43 3-5 for the quarter and half and then held for third in his latest; in a good spot and in a hurry can make his outside post a non-factor.
#10 Allegedlly Perfect	Stalked Henry's World last time and was up in time; can get a similar trip and may have to work a little harder for position than the top choice.
#11 R Man Joe	Comes off a sharp win and in those five starts has four seconds to go along with that victory; very fast and a factor throughout.
Race Summary	Henry's World is fast enough to clear his opponents and can dig in; does his best when clear early and has a good chance for that here.

Gulfstream Park - Race #5

#2 Speed Star	Was far outside and gave way from early efforts last time; can get a much better trip from an inside post and has enough speed to stay in range. Could strike at a price.
#6 Taylor's in Orbit	Closed with a rush for third last out and won't be around early; she's reliant on a multi-horse battle out front and it looks like this could play to her style.
#8 Assail	Crushed foes at this level two races back and then ran a non-threatening fourth vs. much better than this; capable of being in the mix from the outset.
Race Summary	Speed Star was buried far back and to the outside last out and will get a better trip this time around; he'll have healthy price and is usable in all exotics.

Gulfstream Park - Race #8

#6 Uncaptured King	Was third and fourth vs. better in his last two and is capable of getting a good stalking trip not far off the lead; won two straight on this strip last fall and can get back to good form here.
#5 Maserati Man	Won and was claimed by Pita two back and then followed with a tiring effort in a tough spot; can launch a late bid vs. these.
#2 Gemo	Battled throughout and finished second last time; was claimed out of that one by Broome and can be close throughout.
Race Summary	Uncaptured King has run some good races over this track and can be in good position with this drop; he's the one to hold off.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:55 AM

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 8/21/20 - NBA

The Boston Celtics look to take a commanding lead in their best of seven NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston leads the series 2-0 following a 128-101 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. The Celtics were led In the win by Jayson Tatum with 33 points. Boston has held Philadelphia to just 101 points in each of the first two games of the series.

Jayson Tatum is leading Boston in scoring and rebounding with averages of 32.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Kemba Walker is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 20.5 points and 3.5 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is the second-leading scorer with an average of 24.5 points per game.

Philadelphia is in a must-win situation as the 76ers do not want to go down 3-0 in the series with a loss in Game 3. Joel Embiid was the leading scorer for Philadelphia in the loss with 34 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Josh Richardson scored 18 points. Tobias Harris led Philadelphia in rebounds with 11.

Joel Embiid is leading Philadelphia in scoring and rebounding with averages of 30.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, while Josh Richardson is the second-leading scorer with an average of 18.0 points per game. Tobias Harris is the leader in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. The 76ers have five players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Recent Betting Trends

Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed 3 of the Celtics last 4
Philadelphia is 3-7 ATS in its last 10
The OVER has cashed in 12 of the 76ers last 16

Free NBA Pick: Boston Celtics -5

Philadelphia is missing their catalyst as Ben Simmons is sidelined with a knee injury. The third leading scorer, second leading rebounder and leader in assists during the regular season was an integral part of the 76ers success prior to covid-19. Boston has covered the number in five of his last seven overall and 14 of its last 19 head-to-head with Philadelphia. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 114-107.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:56 AM

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks 8/21/20 - NBA

The LA Clippers look to bounce back with a win in Game 3 of their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers were defeated in Game 2 by Dallas 127-114. In the defeat, Kawhi Leonard posted a double-double for the Clippers with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Patrick Beverley sat out for LA with a calf injury.

Kawhi Leonard is leading the Clippers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 32.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Paul George is the second-leading scorer with an average of 20.5 points per game. Lou Williams is the leader in assists with an average of 6.0 per game. The Clippers have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Dallas took a 61-56 at the half and opened the lead to 13 points after three quarters and pulled out the victory over the Clippers, Luka Doncic was the leading scorer for Dallas with 28 points, Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 23 points, although he was slowed somewhat due to soreness in his right knee but should be fine for Game 3.

Luka Doncic is leading Dallas in scoring and assists with averages of 35.0 points and 8.0 assists per game. Boban Marjanovic is the leading rebounder for the Mavericks with an average of 8.5 per game. Kristaps Porzingis is the second-leading scorer with an average of 28.0 points per game. Dallas has four players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Recent Betting Trends

LA is 8-3 ATS in its last 11
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Clippers last 8
Dallas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Mavericks last 7

Free NBA Pick: LA Clippers -4.5

Los Angeles will bounce back with a strong effort in Game 3. Paul George suffered through a 4-for-17 shooting night in the Game 2 loss and scored just 14 points but that will change Game 3. The Clippers have covered eight of their last 11 and more importantly five of the last six when playing head-to-head against the Mavericks. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win and cover ATS 123 -115.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:56 AM

Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets 8/21/20 - NBA

The Friday NBA Playoff schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets from the Walt Disney World Resort. The defending World Champion Raptors have jumped out to a 2-0 series lead and appear even more focused than last season. On Wednesday, Toronto outscored Brooklyn by 11 points during the fourth quarter to rally for a 104-99 victory.

Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet led all scorers with 24 points apiece on a combined 19-for-39 shooting performance. All-Star G Kyle Lowry contributed 21 points and nine rebounds for the Raptors.

The Brooklyn Nets are playing without several key players, but have continued to play hard for interim head coach Jacque Vaughh. In Game Two, Brooklyn outrebounded Toronto by a 62-56 and were plagued by 17 turnovers. The seventh-seeded Nets assisted on 25 of their 33 made field goals and shot just 39 percent from the field.

All five Brooklyn starters scored in double figures and were led by Garrett Temple with 21 points. Caris LeVert added 16 points and 11 assists in a losing effort for the Nets.

Recent Betting Trends

Raptors are 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a ATS loss.
Raptors are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 playoff games as an underdog.
Under is 8-3 in Raptors last 11 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Nets last 7 overall.

Free NBA Pick: Toronto Raptors -10

Brooklyn G Joe Harris has left the bubble for a personal matter and will not suit up for this contest. The Raptors ranked second in the league in defensive efficiency and have been even better since the restart. The under is my lean on the total, but the stronger play is on Toronto to win easily. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win and cover ATS 117-100.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:56 AM

Arizona D-Backs at San Francisco Giants 8/21/20 - MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series on the road against National League West rival the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Arizona dropped to 13-12 following its 4-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is in fourth place in the NL West 4 ½ games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers.

Starling Marte is batting .349 to lead Arizona. Right fielder Kole Calhoun is leading in home runs with seven and RBIs with 18. Second baseman Ketel Marte is leading in hits with 33. On Friday, Arizona will send Robbie Ray to the mound. The left-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 8.59, 27 Ks and 20 BBs.

San Francisco improved to 10-16 following its 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. San Francisco won its second straight after losing five consecutive games, but the Giants are in last place in the NL West eight Games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants have one of the worst team ERAs in baseball at 5.46.

Donovan Solano is batting .386 to lead San Francisco and the shortstop has a team-high 32 hits. Mike Yastrzemski is leading San Francisco in home runs with six and RBIs with 19. On Friday, the Giants will send Logan Webb to the mound. The right hand 1-2 with an ERA of 3.54, 18 Ks and 11 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Arizona is 6-1 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the D-Backs last 6
San Francisco is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Giants last 6

Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs

Take the OVER in this matchup. The OVER has cashed in five of San Francisco's last six and in each of the Giants last nine when played at home at Oracle Park. Arizona will be sending Robbie Ray to the mound and the left-hander has an ERA in excess of 8.00 and has walked 20 batters this season. The total has also gone over in four of the Diamondbacks last five on the road. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win but our best play is OVER 6-5.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:57 AM

Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers 8/21/20 - MLB

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series on the road Friday against the National League West leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Colorado dropped to 13-11 following its 13-6 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Colorado has lost three straight and five of its last six and is now four games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.

Charlie Blackmon is batting .426 to lead Colorado and the right fielder has team-highs in RBIs with 22 and hits with 40. Shortstop Trevor Story is leading Colorado in home runs with seven. On Friday, Colorado will send Jon Gray to the mound. The right-hander 1-2 with an ERA of 5.74, 16 Ks and 6 BBs.

The Dodgers fell to 18-8 following a 6-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The loss snapped a 7-game winning streak for the Dodgers. Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 15 and has a four-game lead in the NL West over both Colorado and San Diego. Los Angeles has a team ERA of 2.78 and is allowing an average .211 at the plate.

Mookie Betts is batting .306 to lead Los Angeles. The Dodgers right fielder is leading in home runs with nine, RBIs with 21 and hits with 30. Justin Turner is leading in on-base percentage of .370. On Friday, Los Angeles will send Walker Buehler to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 5.21, 17 Ks and 9 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Colorado is 1-6 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Rockies last 6
Los Angeles 7-1 in its last 8
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Dodgers last 7

Free MLB Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-125)

Los Angeles has its seven-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday but the Dodgers have the best overall record in baseball 18-8 and have won seven of their last eight overall. Colorado on the other hand has lost six of its last seven and after leading the NL West early in the season by two games has now dropped four games behind the Dodgers. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win and cover the run line 5-2.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:57 AM

Angels at Athletics 8/21/20 - MLB

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series on the road against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. The Angels dropped to 8-17 following a 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The Angels have lost two straight and six of their last seven and are in fourth place in the American League West nine games behind the first-place Oakland Athletics.

David Fletcher is batting .304 to lead the Angels and the third baseman has a team-high 31 hits. Center fielder Mike Trout is leading in home runs with 10 and in RBIs with 20. On Friday, the Los Angeles Angels will send Andrew Haney to the mound. The left-hander 1-1 with an ERA of 4.74, 25 Ks and 9 BBs.

Oakland improved to 17-8 following a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. The Athletics snapped a two-game losing streak with the victory and have won four of their last six. The A's are in first place in the American League West by 2 ½ games over the second-place Houston Astros. Oakland's strength is on the mound as the A's are fifth in team ERA at 3.72 .

Robbie Grossman is batting .292 to lead Oakland. shortstop Marcus Semien is the leader in hits with 24, while Matt Olson is leading in home runs with eight and Mark Canha is leading in RBIs with 17. On Friday, Oakland will send Mike Fiers to the mound. The right-hander 2-1 with an ERA of 5.96, 11 Ks and 6 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Los Angeles 1-6 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Angels last 7
Oakland is 14-4 in its last 18
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the A’s last 7

Free MLB Pick: Los Angeles Angels +110

Although Oakland has won 14 of its last 18 and is leading the American League West by two games over Houston, two of the A’s four losses during that span of 18 games were to the Los Angeles Angels, who defeated the A's twice at RingCentral Stadium last week in a three-game series. More of the same Friday. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Angels win 6-4.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:57 AM

Astros at Padres 8/21/20 - MLB

The Houston Astros open a three-game interleague series on the road Friday against the San Diego Padres. Houston improved to 14-10 following its 13-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Houston has won seven straight including a three-game sweep over the Seattle Mariners and the first three of a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies.

Carlos Correa is batting .321 to lead Houston. First baseman Yuli Gurriel is leading Houston in home runs with 5 and hits with 28. Catcher Martin Maldonado is leading in RBIs with 16. On Friday, Houston will send Lance McCullers Jr to the mound. The right-hander is 2-1 with an ERA of 5.47, 23 Ks and 10 BBs.

San Diego improved 14-12 following a 6-3 victory on Wednesday over the Texas Rangers. The Padres have won the first three games of their interleague series against the Rangers and are tied for second place in the National League West four games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego has outscored Texas 26-11 through the first three games of their series.

Fernando Tatis Jr. is batting .317 to lead San Diego. The San Diego shortstop has team highs in home runs with 12, RBIs with 29, hits with 33 and on-base percentage at .393. On Friday, San Diego will send Cal Quantrill to the mound. The right-hander is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.77, 13 Ks and 4 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Houston is 7-0 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Astros last 5
San Diego is 4-1 in its last 5 versus an opponent from the AL
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Padres last 5

Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs

The San Diego Padres and Houston Astros have each been hitting the cover off the ball. Therefore, the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of San Diego's last five.The Padres have scored 14, 6 and 6 runs in each of their last three with each of the three cashing OVER. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win but our best play is OVER 7-6.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:57 AM

Rangers at Mariners 8/21/20 - MLB

The Texas Rangers open a three-game series on the road in the Pacific Northwest on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers dropped to 10-13 following a 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The Rangers have lost four straight and have fallen six games behind the first place Oakland Athletics in the American League West.

Todd Frazier is batting .284 to lead Texas and the third baseman leads the Rangers in hits with 21. Center fielder Joey Gallo is leading Texas in home runs with seven and RBIs with 16. On Monday, the Rangers will send Kolby Allard to the mound.The left-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.25, 13 Ks and 4 BBs

Seattle improved to 8-18 following its 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. The victory snapped a seven-game losing streak for the Mariners, but Seattle remains in last place in the American League West 9 ½ games behind the first-place Oakland Athletics and has lost 10 of its last 13 overall.

Kyle Lewis is batting .351 to lead Seattle. The Mariners right fielder has team highs in home runs with five and hits with 33. third baseman Kyle Seager is leading in RBIs with 21. On Friday, Seattle will send Nick Margevicius to the mound. The left-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 3.14, 11 Ks and 2 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Texas is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Rangers last 5
Seattle is 1-7 in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Mariners last 5

Free MLB Pick: Texas Rangers -120

Both Texas and Seattle have not played well of late as the Rangers have lost four of the last five and Seattle seven of the last eight. However, Texas won 2 of 3 last week over the Mariners at home. Seattle has lost seven of its last 10 at its home ballpark and 10 of its last 13 overall. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 6-3.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-21-2020, 06:57 AM

Cincinnati Reds at St Louis Cardinals 8/21/20 - MLB

The Cincinnati Reds play the second game of a four-game series on the road Friday against the St Louis Cardinals. The Reds improved to 10-12 following a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader in which the Reds lost the first 4-0. Cincinnati is in fourth place in the National League Central five games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs.

Jesse Winker is batting .357 to lead Cincinnati. Right fielder Nicholas Castellanos is leading Cincinnati in home runs with nine, RBIs with 20 and hits with 22. On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound. The right hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 6.23, 9 Ks and 3 BBs.

St Louis dropped to 6-7 following its 4-2 loss in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday to the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals had won the first game of the doubleheader 9-3. St Louis is in third place in the National League Central 4 ½ games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs. St Louis has played five games in the last three days including two doubleheaders.

Paul Goldschmidt is batting .349 to lead St Louis and the first baseman as team highs in hits with 15 and on-base percentage at .451. Tyler O'Neill is leading in home runs with three and Matt Carpenter in RBIs with 11. On Friday, St Louis will send Dakota Hudson to the mound. The right-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 5.40, 7 Ks and 2 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

Cincinnati is 1-4 in its last 5 versus St. Louis
The UNDER has cashed in 13 of the Reds last 19 on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus an NL opponent

Free MLB Pick: St. Louis Cardinals +105

St Louis has had a tough schedule of late playing two doubleheaders in a three-day span. However, St Louis at home in Busch Stadium has won four of the last five head-to-head against Cincinnati. The Reds have lost four of their last five overall against the Cardinals. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Cardinals win 6-4.