Saturday 8/29/20 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Bryan Leonard

Aug 29 '20, 6:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Rays vs Marlins
Play on: Rays +106 at YouWager

959 Tampa Bay at Miami
The Rays have taken all five meetings in this series the past two seasons. Tampa Bay is 16-6 on the season vs righties, and 10-6 on the road. The Rays have a 112 wRC+ vs right-handed starters. The Rays also come into this contest playing good ball having won 8 of its last 10 games. Miami is just 1-6 at home on the season and have never faced this young lefty of the Rays. Miami has a 73 wRC+ vs left-handers this season.
PLAY TAMPA BAY

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Frank Sawyer

Aug 29 '20, 6:30 PM in 5h
NBA | Thunder vs Rockets
Play on: Rockets -4½ -108 at pinnacle

Take the Houston Rockets minus the points versus the Oklahoma Thunder. Oklahoma City (46-30) has evened this series at 2-2 with their 117-114 upset win over the Rockets on Monday as a 3-point underdog. But the Thunder have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. Oklahoma City has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. Houston (46-30) has only covered the point spread twice in their last seven games — but they have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games after failing to cover the point spread in five or six of their last seven games. And in their last 18 games when they were playing with at least double-revenge, the Rockets have covered the point spread 14 times. Finally, Houston gets Russell Westbrook back for this game after he has missed the first four games in this series with his quad energy — so his return will be a shot of energy for this team. Lay the points with Houston. Best of luck — Frank.

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Brandon Lee

Aug 29 '20, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers +142 at YouWager

PICK - Texas Rangers +142
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 968
The Rangers cashed as a +210 dog in Friday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers. Looking back, should have seen that being a prime spot to fade LA.
Dodgers were in a tough spot. They had just played a double-header on the road against rival San Francisco Thursday. They had to follow up that long day on the field with a flight to Texas. Add in all the protest stuff and I just think this team was mentally and physically gassed.
I could definitely see that lingering on to today's game, which is why I'll gladly back the Rangers at this price with Lance Lynn on the mound.
Lynn has been one of the best pitchers in this shortened 2020 campaign. He' s got the 3rd best ERA in the majors at 1.59 and the 5th best WHIP at 0.86. Rangers are 5-2 in his 7 starts, including a perfect 4-0 at home.
Dodgers will counter with the struggling Ross Stripling, who has a 5.46 ERA and 1.416 WHIP in 6 starts. He's also not trending in the right direction with a 7.71 ERA and 2.057 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Give me the Rangers +142!

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Jack Jones

Aug 29 '20, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers +140 at sportsbook

Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Texas Rangers +140
The Texas Rangers have been a good bet at home this season, especially with ace Lance Lynn on the mound. I’ve cashed on him a number of times already in 2020 and I’ll continue to ride him until he gets the respect he deserves.
Lynn is 4-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 0.860 WHIP in seven starts this season, including 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in four home starts. The Rangers are 4-0 (+4.4 units) in his four home starts this season.
No question the Rangers have the advantage on the mound here with Lynn over Ross Stripling, who is 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA and 1.416 WHIP in six starts this season. Stripling is also 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA and 2.057 WHIP in his last three starts.
Lynn is 4-1 with a 3.58 ERA in nine career starts against the Dodgers. Texas is a very profitable 19-17 (+13.7 units) as a home underdog of +125 or more over the last two seasons. Bet the Rangers Saturday.

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Jimmy Boyd

Aug 29 '20, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | A's vs Astros
Play on: A's +115 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on A's +115

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Steve Janus

Aug 29 '20, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Pirates vs Brewers
Play on: Pirates +156 at 1BetVegas

1* Free Sharp Play on Pirates +156
The Pirates (+156) are worth a look as a big road dog in Saturday's NL Central matchup with the Brewers. Pittsburgh lost the series opener 9-1 on Friday, but are still a very respectable 5-3 over their last 8 games.
With the win Milwaukee is only 3-6 in their last 9. They scored 9 runs on Friday, but only managed 8 hits. They haven't had double-digit hits in a game since 8/19.
Brett Anderson will start for Milwaukee and is coming off two strong starts. However, he's just 9-20 over his last 29 starts when he's at home and coming off two straight starts where he allowed 2 or fewer runs. Play the Pirates +156!

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Kenny Walker

Aug 29 '20, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | A's vs Astros
Play on: A's +115 at 5Dimes

Free Pick on A's

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Rocky Atkinson

Aug 29 '20, 7:30 PM in 6h
NASCAR | Joey Logano vs Chase Elliott
Play on: Joey Logano -130 at 5Dimes

Rocketman Sports FREE Nascar Head to Head Matchup Saturday 8-29-20
#22 Joey Logano vs #9 Chase Elliott (7:30 PM EST)
Play On: #22 Joey Logano -130
The Nascar Cup boys head to Daytona to do a little Saturday night racing. Logano has 1 win , 6 Top 5 finishes and 9 Top 10 finishes in his 23 races here at Daytona. His average finish is 17.8 at this track. Elliott has no wins, no Top 5 finishes and no Top 10 finishes in his 9 races in Daytona. His average finish is 26.8 at this track. We'll recommend a small play on Joey Logano to finish ahead of Chase Elliott tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Rocky Atkinson from Rocketman Sports has two 6* Nascar Head to Head Matchups for Saturday's race in Daytona! Rocky is 86-43 67% last 3 years with all Nascar picks! Rocky is 11-1 92% last 30 days with all Nascar picks! Rocky is 12-1 92% last 9 days with all picks in all sports! Let's roll!

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Totals Guru

Aug 29 '20, 7:30 PM in 6h
MLB | WAS vs BOS
Play on: UNDER 11½ -115

Free Total Annihilator On Nationals vs Red Sox under 11½ -115

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Mike Williams

Aug 29 '20, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Padres vs Rockies
Play on: Padres +100 at Bovada

1* on Padres +100

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Mike Lundin

Aug 29 '20, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | SDG vs COL
Play on: OVER 12½ -115

PADRES VS ROCKIES FREE PICK AUGUST 29, 2020
The Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres combined for 14 runs in the opener of this series on Friday. I expect to see another high-scoring affair in this one.
Colorado right-hander Antonio Senzatela (3-1, 3.96 ERA) was lit up for six runs on seven hits (four homers) in an 11-3 loss at Dodger Stadium last time out. Returning home to Coors Field might not be what he needs to regain his confidence as he has posted a 4.50 ERA in two home starts on the season and the Padres are hitting .257(6th) off right-handers.
San Diego left-hander Adrian Morejon (0-0, 5.79 ERA) has made just two starts for a total of 4 2/3 innings. Last time out, Morejon gave up three runs in 1 2/3 innings against Houston. This looks like a tough spot for the 21-year-old as Colorado is hitting a solid .278 (7th) off southpaws on the season.
Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 overall.
Free pick on OVER 12.5.

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Stephen DeAngelo

It's been a few days since the Bucks decided to make their stand and boycott their Wednesday afternoon potential close out game against the Orlando Magic.


When last we left this series, Milwaukee had dropped the opening game in a stunner, but quickly rebounded to win and cover each of the next three games in the series.


Today I like the Bucks to finish off the injured Magic and move on to the conference semifinals.


Milwaukee's wins in this series have come by 15, 14 and 15 points, as they have held Orlando to an average of 103 points per game.


It has been difficult for the undermanned Magic to contend with Giannis in the paint, as evidenced by his 12-of-14 performance in the last game the teams played back on Monday.


The Greek Freak now has scored at least 25 points, recorded at least 10 rebounds and has also dished out at least 5 assists in all 4 of the games played so far.


The motivation is there today for Milwaukee to put the hammer down on Orlando, so go ahead and lay it with the Bucks on Saturday afternoon.

5* MILWAUKEE

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Mitchell Newman

Time for the Portland Trail Blazers to wave bye-bye to the bubble!

After springing the Game One upset win over the top-seeded Lakers, Portland has been unable to dent Los Angeles in any of the 3 games that have followed and Monday's setback saw star Damian Lilliard leave the game in the third quarter with a knee injury with just 11 points scored.

The Lakers did lose Anthony Davis in Game 4 with back spasms (he scored 18 points in his 18 minutes), but the game was well in hand, as Los Angeles led at one point by 38 points in cruising to their third straight win and cover.

With Liliard now sidelined, the price on this game has shot from 7 points to right about 14 points, but that won't stop me from laying the lumber with Los Angeles.

LeBron James had 30 points and 10 assists before heading to the bench to get some rest in this blowout. King James has done what he always seems to do and that is simply take over as he has done time and time again.

The Lakers have now won 7 of the past 10 series meetings against the Blazers and they are 8-2 against the spread in those 10 meetings.

Portland acquitted themselves well in their Florida stay, but it is clear they are now running on fumes. Tonight the tank hits empty.

Lay it with the Lakers.

2* L.A. LAKERS

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Jack Brayman

My complimentary winner for Saturday is on the Chicago White Sox against the Kansas City Royals. We're playing this on the run line, and it shouldn't be too big of an issue, as we're talking about the best offensive team vs. one of the worst teams in baseball.

Since every MLB wager on a run line or total auto-lists pitchers, I want you to be sure the two pitchers on your ticket, when making this play, are Brady Singer and Dylan Cease. If they are not the pitchers of record when making your play, disregard this play.

Let's start with Singer, who has struggled with his command and hasn't been what the Royals had hoped, as the rookie brings a 1-3 mark and 5.16 ERA into this game.

The first-place White Sox (20-12) are deadlocked with the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins - all with identical records. But the White Sox have won nine of 10, and have that lethal lineup that leads the league with a .271 batting average and has scored a league fifth-best 165 runs. That won't bode well for young Singer, who will face this lineup for the first time.

You're better off backing Cease, who has a 4-1 mark with a 2.15 ERA over five August starts.

ChiSox roll.

5* WHITE SOX RUN LINE (Cease over Singer)

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Chris Jordan


Rolling into this one on a 16-7 run with complimentary MLB plays.

And for Saturday, the complimentary winner is on the Cincinnati Reds against the Chicago Cubs in National League Central play.

While the Cubs reside in first place in the division, they've also lost three straight and are now 6-5 on the road. The second-place St. Louis Cardinals have also lost three, and that leaves room for the Reds, who are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers in third place.

The Reds have won three in a row and can pull to .500 at home with a win today, as they're 6-7 at home.

We're playing the Reds in Game 1 of this DH, as I think they need to win this game to seize momentum for the day. It's a huge pitchers' duel between Chicago's Yu Darvish and Cincy's Trevor Bauer. But I like Bauer, who will be hungry to avenge his first loss of the season on Monday. He is still 3-1 with a 1.65 ERA on the year, and considering this is a game vs. the first-place Cubs, he'll have his best stuff working.

I'm confident he'll get the run support he'll need, as Darvish went 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA in five starts against Cincinncati last year.

Take the Reds in Game 1 of the DH.

2* REDS