Cappers Sports Picks

07/14 07:00 PM EST   CFL   (373) CALGARY VS (374) MONTREAL. 

Take: (373) CALGARY.  

Reason: Montreal couldn't score against Calgary last season, getting 8 and 17 points in the two meetings. They will need a lot more than that against this high powered Calgary (2-0-1) attack that has tallied 103 points in three games. Calgary is off a 29-10 victory over Winnipeg. For the third straight game, a different Stampeders player led the team in receiving yards behind QB Bo Mitchell. Rebuilding Montreal (1-2) has scored just 52 points in three games. Play Calgary.

07/13 07:30 PM WNBA (659) CONNECTICUT SUN VS (660) LOS ANGELES SPARKS. Take: (660) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.

 Reason: A tough situational spot for Connecticut, a long way from home. They had to play at Seattle yesterday and now head to the rested defending champs. Los Angeles is 7-0 SU at home and rested. Center Candace Parker was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week. Parker recorded back-to-back doubles, starting with 21 points and 13 rebounds to go with five assists and two steals in an 85-76 victory at the Atlanta Dream on June 30. Two days later, the former University of Tennessee star notched 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in a 76-69 home win over the Washington Mystics. Play Los Angeles.

7/12 12:00 PM WNBA (655) CONNECTICUT SUN VS (656) SEATTLE STORM.

Take: (656) SEATTLE STORM

Reason: Connecticut is 3,000 miles from home, playing its sixth road game in the last nine contests. Seattle has won 2 of 3 and plays its best basketball at home. The Storm are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games. Play Seattle.

Saskatchewan has two games under its belt and is home. Hamilton scored just 15 points in its lone game. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without WR Terrence Toliver for at least the next little while following a knee injury during the season-opener. Last season, Toliver ranked second on the Ticats with 1,036 yards on 65 catches to go with a team-leading nine touchdowns. Second straight home game for Saskatchewan (0-2), losing the first two by a total of four points. Look for a big effort by the home team to get its first win. Play Saskatchewan.

Reason: British Columbia may be 1-1 but this is a strong all around team, scoring 30 and 28 points the first two contests. They come off a win at Toronto as a dog, 28-15, with 398 yards. Montreal has a terrible offense, averaging 18 points in two games. They let a first half lead slip away last week in a 23-19 loss at Edmonton. BC won both meetings last season, 38-18 and 38-27, and will do so again. Play British Columbia.

07/05 10:00 PM EST   WNBA   (605) WASHINGTON MYSTICS VS (606) PHOENIX MERCURY.
Take: (606) PHOENIX MERCURY.
Reason: Washington is a long way from home with a losing road record. The Mystics are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. the tougher Western Conference. The Phoenix Mercury just finished three straight against strong Western Conference teams (LA, Seattle, Minnesota) and now face the weaker East. The Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. And Washington is 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings, including 2-5 ATS at Phoenix. Play the Phoenix Mercury.

7/05 08:00 PM EST   WNBA   (601) ATLANTA DREAM VS (602) TULSA SHOCK.
Take: (601) ATLANTA DREAM.
Reason: Atlanta comes off an 81-72 win over New York as a +4.5 dog. Dallas has a losing home record with little defense, a young team on a 1-4 spread run at home. The Wings are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Atlanta Dream are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings, 5-1-1 ATS at Dallas. Play Atlanta.      

Yankees -1.5 Runs: Despite the Yankees recent struggles (6-15 their last 21 games), I like them on the run line today. The Yankees have been excellent in this role, with Pineda on the hill against a team with a losing record. The Jays are dead last in the AL East too. They are just 1-5 in Estrada's last six starts. Good spot here for the Yankees to win big. Play NY on the run line.

7/04 08:10 PM EST   MLB   (957) CINCINNATI REDS VS (958) COLORADO ROCKIES.
Take: Run Line Game of the Month: Play Colorado on the Run Line (958).
Reason:  Cincinnati (6-17 run) is a long way from home with no pitching and is 12-27 on the road. Reds righty Homer Bailey (0-2, 27.00 ERA) has struggled mightily in two starts since returning from elbow surgery, allowing 14 runs and 12 hits over 4 2/3 innings. The Reds are 19-47 in their last 66 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Colorado is home with a strong offense, 8-2 in their last 10 home games. Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland (8-6, 3.84 ERA) has a 3.21 ERA at home, allowing three home runs in 42 innings. And the Reds are 14-33 in the last 47 meetings in Colorado. Play Colorado on the Run Line.      

07/02 06:00 PM EST  WNBA   (673) NEW YORK LIBERTY VS (674) ATLANTA DREAM.
Take: (674) ATLANTA DREAM.
Reason: New York is a favorite but has a losing road mark. The Liberty are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games, 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing straight up record. This is the middle of a three-game home stand for Atlanta, making this a great spot for the home dog. Play Atlanta.

07/02 05:00 PM EST   WNBA   (671) WASHINGTON MYSTICS VS (672) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Take: (672) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Reason: The Washington Mystics are 3,000 miles from home, 2-7 against the Western Conference. Washington had a showdown on the road at mighty Minnesota last week and got thumped, 93-76. Los Angeles is an uptempo squad averaging 86.5 ppg, second best in the WNBA, winning 7 in a row -- the last 3 on the road. Candace Parker scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Chelsea Gray added 20 points, and Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Dream 85-76 on Friday night for the Sparks' seventh straight victory. The Sparks shot 51.7 percent from the field, including 8 of 17 from distance. LA is on a 4-0 ATS run and the Washington Mystics are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Play Los Angeles.      

07/01 09:00 PM  EST   CFL   (377) WINNIPEG VS (378) SASKATCHEWAN.
Take: (377) WINNIPEG.
Reason: Winnipeg opens the season here, pretty much the same screw that went 11-7 last year, including 7-2 SU on the road. The Bombers led the CFL with a +29 turnover ratio in 2016 and ended the year on a 10-3 run. Re-signing quarterback Matt Nichols, Justin Medlock, WR Darvin Adams and guard Sukh Chungh were all good moves, and they've upgraded its defensive line with the additions of Tristan Okpalaugo, Drake Nevis and first-overall draft choice Faith Ekakitie. CFL veterans like receiver Kenny Stafford, linebacker Thomas Miles and fullback Mike Miller bolster the overall depth. Saskatchewan got banged up in the opener, not getting much on offense in a 17-16 defeat. They had the worst offense by a wide margin in the CFL last year and don't look much improved. The Roughriders are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. the Western division. Play Winnipeg.      

06/30 07:00 PM  EST   CFL   (373) BRITISH COLUMBIA VS (374) TORONTO.
Take: (374) TORONTO.
Reason: British Columbia is not in mid-season form yet, losing to Edmonton, 30-27. B.C. quarterback Jonathon Jennings was sacked five times as the Eskimos dominated the line of scrimmage. The Lions are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Toronto QB Ricky Ray completed 32 of 41 passes for 506 yards and a touchdown, as the Argos blew Hamilton off the field, 32-15, in the opener. This is their second straight home game. New-look Toronto is healthy and balanced, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in June. Play Toronto.      

6/29 09:00 PM  EST   CFL   (371) OTTAWA REDBLACKS VS (372) CALGARY.
Take: (371) OTTAWA REDBLACKS
Reason: Rematch of the championship game....and the two teams met last week! Ottawa is a big dog, but tied Calgary last week and in the regular season a year ago, while winning the title game as a big dog. It's a strong Ottawa defense that has played Calgary even in 3 of the last 4 meetings over the last 12 months. Ottawa is on a 12-4 ATS run on the road, plus 8-2 ATS as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. Play Ottawa.      

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had a losing record both home and away last season. There are more question marks for this season, too. The Tiger-cats hold one of the CFLs longest Grey Cup droughts at eighteen years and counting. Offensive wizard Marc Trestman has breathed new life into the Toronto Argonauts, who open at home. The Argos fared well in the draft, selecting six promising young players including 6-8 offensive linesman Mason Woods and Laurier linebacker Nakas Onyeka. QBs Ricky Ray and Drew Willy are mobile and reliable. Play Toronto.

06/24 10:00 PM EST   CFL   (355) EDMONTON VS (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA. 

Take: (356) BRITISH COLUMBIA. 

Reason: Edmonton lost 9 games last season because of a soft defense. They open the season on the road against a strong British Columbia offense. The BC Lions led the CFL with 40 passing plays of 30 yards or more in 2016, but Jennings said Williams ability to go deep should create even more opportunities in 2017. BC should score plenty and they are 12-3 ATS scoring 28 or more points. British Columbia is also 4-1 against the spread versus Edmonton over the last 3 seasons. Play British Columbia.  

06/23 07:30 PM EST   CFL   (353) CALGARY VS (354) OTTAWA REDBLACKS.
Take: (353) CALGARY.
Reason: A Grey Cup title game rematch, won by Ottawa. The Calgary Stampeders were a powerhouse last season of 15-2-1...and lost the title game. They are loaded again in Dave Dickenson's second season as head coach. This group has the best depth at WR in the league, anchored by Marquay McDaniel, DaVaris Daniels and Kamar Jorden. They tied Ottawa during the regular season in the first meeting, then won 48-23 in the rematch, then lost the title game in OT as QB Bo Mitchell had 3 picks. Speedy Calgary is 13-5 ATS in games played on turf and will get its revenge 9 months later. Play Calgary.      

06/18 06:00 PM EST  WNBA   (671) INDIANA FEVER VS (672) CHICAGO SKY .
Take: (671) INDIANA FEVER
Reason: Indiana is winless on the road but a good team that has had a tough road schedule. Erica Wheeler had 20 points and seven assists, Tiffany Mitchell scored all 14 of her points in the second half and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 85-74 on Thursday night. They face a rebuilding Chicago squad that is 2-8, getting beat by 7.6 ppg -- second worst in the league. Play Indiana.      

6/18 05:00 PM EST   WNBA   (669) PHOENIX MERCURY VS (670) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Take: (669) PHOENIX MERCURY
Reason: An evenly matched game between two strong teams -- just like the meeting two games ago when LA squeezed out a 2-point win at Phoenix. Los Angeles is favored but on a 2-6 spread run. The Phoenix Mercury have a +6.5 differential in scoring, second best in the league to undefeated Minnesota. Play Phoenix.      

6/18 1:10 PM EST   MLB   (953) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (954) CINCINNATI REDS.
Take: Play the LA Dodgers on the Run Line (953).
Reason:  The Reds have lost eight straight overall, a streak that began with a three-game sweep in Los Angeles last weekend, and scored fewer than three runs in each of their last four contests. Reds righty Bronson Arroyo (3-5, 7.01 ERA) is washed up and a powerful LA offense is in town. Play the LA Dodgers on the Run Line. 

06/15 10:30 PM EST   WNBA   (659) SAN ANTONIO SILVER STARS VS (660) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Take: (660) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Reason: San Antonio has given up 85 points in three straight games (all losses at home) and now heads to LA to face the Sparks, the top offensive team in the WNBA with 87.2 ppg. This is the second straight home game for Los Angeles off a double-digit win over Dallas. They've won 4 of 5, are 4-0 at home and have too much everywhere for winless San Antonio. Play Los Angeles.

06/15 07:00 PM EST   WNBA   (657) ATLANTA DREAM VS (658) INDIANA FEVER.
Take: (658) INDIANA FEVER
Reason: A tough situational spot for Atlanta, its fifth straight road contest (1-4 spread run). Indiana is winless on the road but 4-1 SU at home. It's Indiana's 4th home game in the last 5 contests. Play Indiana.      

6/14 07:00 PM EST   WNBA   (655) NEW YORK LIBERTY VS (656) CONNECTICUT SUN.
Take: (655) NEW YORK LIBERTY.
Reason: New York (6-3) is a power in the East winning 4 in a row. They are strong on defense and have balanced scoring on offense. Tina Charles had 21 points and 14 rebounds and New York used a 12-1 late run to beat the Seattle Storm 94-86 on Sunday. They match up well with the rebuilding Connecticut Sun have a losing record and have played 6 of the last 8 on the road. Play New York.

This series is oh-so-close to being tied 2-2, with the Cavs blowing a late lead in Game 3. They showcased their talent the last game, routing the Warriors, hitting 24-of-45 threes and shooting over 52%. They came back from 3-1 to beat Golden State in the Finals one year ago, so it's a talented, confident group despite the uphill battle. And Cleveland is 37-20 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days over the last 2 seasons. Play Cleveland.

06/12 07:10 PM EST  MLB   (967) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (968) BOSTON RED SOX.
Take: (968) BOSTON RED SOX.
Reason: Philadelphia is terrible, 9-26 on the road ranked #27 in runs scored and on-base percentage, plus #25 in slugging. Phillies righty Jerad Eickhoff (0-7, 5.15 ERA) is winless and the Phillies are 13-38 in their last 51 interleague road games. Boston is 19-10 at home and the Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 interleague games. The Phillies are 11-27 in the last 38 meetings, including 2-10 at Fenway. Play Boston on the Run-Line.

06/10 10:00 PM  EST   WNBA   (631) LOS ANGELES SPARKS VS (632) PHOENIX MERCURY.
Take: (631) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Reason: The Los Angeles Sparks have plenty of depth and offensive punch behind Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray and Alana Beard. The Sparks are shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. Phoenix is home and rested though they come off an OT game on the road and are just 2-2 SU at home. Play Los Angeles.

06/10 07:15 PM  EST  MLB   (973) BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS (974) NEW YORK YANKEES.
Take: MLB Blowout Game of the Year: Play the NY Yankees on the Run Line (974).
Reason: Baltimore is 10-18 on the road and has lost the first two games of this series, 6-1 and 8-2. Yankee Stadium is a tough place to pitch and the Orioles go with struggling Chris Tillman (1-3, 5.59 ERA). He has issued 15 walks and 38 hits in 29 total innings and surrendered four home runs in his last two turns. Tillman's worst start came against New York on May 30, when he was lit up for five runs on seven hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings. Baltimore is on a 3-13 run on the road and faces a NY Yankees team that is on a 37-18 run at home. Starter Luis Severino (4-2, 2.90 ERA) has great stuff and the Yankees are 38-14 away against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. With the Orioles 8-17 at New York, back the home team in a blowout. Play the NY Yankees on the Run Line.

06/10 07:00 PM EST   WNBA   (627) ATLANTA DREAM VS (628) CONNECTICUT SUN.
Take: (627) ATLANTA DREAM.
Reason: Atlanta is a good team as a dog with a winning road mark. Tiffany Hayes was the WNBA player of the month for May and has scored in double figures in 16 consecutive games. The Connecticut Sun are home from a three-game road trip, while playing 5 of the last 6 away from home. Play Atlanta.      

06/10 2:15 PM  EST   MLB   (951) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (952) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS.
Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play St. Louis on the RUn Line (952).
Reason:  Philadelphia continues to struggle on its nine-game road trip, as it has lost three in a row. Philadelphia is 9-24 on the road, ranked #26 in baseball in runs scored. Phillies right Nick Pivetta (1-2, 5.18 ERA) has a lot to learn and the team is 3-15 against losing teams. St. Louis has won 8 in a row against the National League East. Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez (4-5, 3.29 ERA) is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA in five career appearances against the Phillies. And the Cardinals are 24-9 in Martinez's last 33 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Play St. Louis on the Run Line.

06/09 09:00 PM EST   NBA   (707) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS (708) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS.
Take: (707) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS on the Money-Line.    
Reason: The wagering value for Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight is Golden State on the money-line (-220). These teams were relatively evenly matched a year ago, going 7 games, but the addition of Kevin Durant changes everything. Durant is averaging 34 points in this series and scored 14 in the fourth quarter the last game, as the Warriors went on a late 11-0 run to stun the Cavs and go up 3-0. They just have too much of everything, including being a superior defensive team (tops in the regular season in FG defense and 3-point defense). The Warriors have won 15 straight playoff games and will become the first team in NBA history to navigate the playoffs without a loss. Play Golden State on the Money-Line.      

Houston (42-18; 22-8 away) has it all, #1 in runs scored and on-base percentage, #2 in pitching ERA (3.49). 23-year old Lance McCullers (6-1, 2.71 ERA) is another devastating arm in their stocked arsenal and the team is on a 38-14 run, including 36-16 on the road. The Royals struggle to hit and score, #29 in runs scored and OBP. 34-year old starter Jason Hammell (5.93 ERA, 2-6) has been awful with a losing record at home along with a 5.63 ERA. The team is 9-20 against the AL West, so look for a blowout by the super-talented visitors. Play Houston on the Run Line.

06/06 07:10 PM  MLB   (973) MINNESOTA TWINS VS (974) SEATTLE MARINERS.
Take: (974) SEATTLE MARINERS ON THE RUN LINE.
Reason: Minnesota starter Hector Santiago (4.76 ERA) has been getting worse, off a 17-6 loss to Houston. He's allowed 11 runs his last 12 innings. Seattle is #12 in baseball in runs scored, on a 7-1 run. Mariners lefty James Paxton (4-0, 1.26 ERA) has been dominant. He as yet to permit a home run this season and has not allowed a run in five of his seven starts. Paxton struck out nine in seven innings of one-run ball to win at Minnesota last September. Play Seattle on the Run-Line.      

05/31 10:15 PM EST   MLB   (961) WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS (962) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS.
Take: Play Washington on the Run-Line, (961).
Reason: Washington has the best offense in baseball, tops in runs and slugging. Nationals ace Max Scherzer (5-3, 2.77 ERA) struck out a season-best 13 while dominating San Diego in his last start, when he gave up one run and three hits in 8 2/3 innings of a 5-1 victory. He leads the NL with 89 strikeouts and is holding opponents to a .189 batting average. The Nationals are 14-3 in Scherzer's last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record. San Francisco has a bad offense, #29 in runs, last in slugging, on a 2-6 skid. Play Washington on the Run-Line.      

05/29 07:05 PM  EST  MLB   (977) CINCINNATI REDS VS (978) TORONTO BLUE JAYS.
Take: (978) TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Reason: Cincinnati has a losing road record and a bad pitching staff. Reds starter Lisalverto Bonilla (0-2, 6.17 ERA) has been awful and is allowing left-handed hitters to bat .313 against him. The Reds are 15-41 in their last 56 interleague road games. Toronto is on a 5-1 run and has Marcus Stroman (5-2, 3.30 ERA) going. The Blue Jays are 58-27 in their last 85 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Play Toronto on the Run-Line.      

05/29 04:10 PM EST  MLB   (963) OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS (964) CLEVELAND INDIANS.
Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play Cleveland on the Run-Line (964).
Reason: Oakland is 7-16 on the road and a long way from home. Righty Daniel Mengden (2016: 2-9, 6.50 ERA) is slated to be called up to make the start with Kendall Graveman (shoulder) landing on the 10-day disabled list for the injury-plagued Athletics. The Athletics lead the majors with 49 errors after committing two on Sunday and have surrendered 35 unearned runs, five in their last game. Cleveland standout shortstop Francisco Lindor is expected back in the lineup after his first day of rest this season and will bring a 12-game hitting streak into the series. The Indians are 12-2 vs. the American League West. Indians righty Carlos Carrasco (4-2, 2.93 ERA) has great stuff and the Indians are 6-1 in Carrascos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Play Cleveland on the Run-Line.      

5/24 07:05 PM EST   MLB   (913) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (914) NEW YORK YANKEES.
Take: (914) NEW YORK YANKEES.
Reason: The Kansas City Royals own the worst record in the American League. Kansas City can't hit, last in baseball in runs scored. Kansas City is 2-3 at the midway point of its 10-game road trip and Royals starter Jason Hammel (1-5, 6.20 ERA) has been terrible. New York is third in baseball in runs scored, fourth in slugging. Yankees starter Luis Severino (3.64 ERA) is throwing well and the Yankees are 25-12 in their last 37 home games. Play the NY Yankees on the Run Line.

05/24 07:00 PM  WNBA   (607) LOS ANGELES SPARKS VS (608) INDIANA FEVER.
Take: (607) LOS ANGELES SPARKS.
Reason: A tough spot for the home team. Los Angeles (2-0) is coming off back-to-back, 10-point wins over the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics. The reigning WNBA champions lead the league with an average of 88.5 points per game to go along with 50 percent shooting from the field and 46.2 percent shooting from 3-point range. LA is at +10 in scoring different, tops in the WNBA. Indiana (1-2) is getting outscored by -8.7 points per game, the second worst mark in the league. Los Angeles is 22-10 SU at Indiana, including 19-13 ATS. Play the Los Angeles Sparks.      

05/24 12:30 PM EST   WNBA   (605) WASHINGTON MYSTICS VS (606) CHICAGO SKY.
Take: (606) CHICAGO SKY
Reason: Washington's Elena Delle Donne returns to her old team, traded in the offseason. However, the team is not playing well (1-2) and the trade was great for Chicago, picking up Stefanie Dolson, Kahleah Copper and the No. 2 pick in this year's draft. The Sky is off a 75-71 triumph at Atlanta Sunday behind 23 points from Stefanie Dolson and 20 from Cappie Pondexter. Chicago used a 28-18 third quarter to take the lead. Pondexter tops the Sky with 17.7 points and 7.7 assists per game, while newcomer Dolson is averaging 13.3 points. Chicago is 27-17 straight up against Washington while winning 5 in a row. Play Chicago.      

05/23 09:40 PM EST    MLB   (977) CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS (978) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS.
Take: (978) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS ON THE RUN LINE.
Reason: Chicago is #18 in runs scored, #25 in on-base percentage. The White Sox are on a 5-11 run, 3-8 run on the road, and 37-77 away against team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. White Sox starter Dylan Covey (0-3, 7.64 ERA) has served up two homers in each of his last four starts and opponents are hitting .322 and slugging .610 against Covey. Arizona is 19-8 at home ranked #5 in runs scored, #8 in on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks are 23-8 in their last 31 home games. Arizona lefty Patrick Corbin is 3-1 at home with a 3.06 ERA in six starts. Play Arizona on the Run-Line.      

05/23 08:10 PM EST   MLB   (969) DETROIT TIGERS VS (970) HOUSTON ASTROS.
Take: (970) HOUSTON ASTROS
Reason: Detroit is 9-12 on the road and has scored 3 total runs the last two games. Tigers righty Jordan Zimmermann (6.25 ERA) has struggled, allowing four runs or more in six of his eight starts. He's allowed 72 base runners in 44+ innings. Houston (30-15) is second in baseball in team ERA, #8 offensively in runs scored, #6 in on-base percentage and #9 in home runs. Astros starter Lance McCullers (4-1, 2.65 ERA) has allowed 0, 0 1, 2 and 0 runs in five of his last six starts and the team is 46-19 against a team with a losing record. Play Houston on the Run-Line.      

05/23 08:00 PM EST   WNBA   (669) CONNECTICUT SUN VS (670) MINNESOTA LYNX.
Take: (670) MINNESOTA LYNX.
Reason: Minnesota is off to a 3-0 start, while Connecticut is 0-2. The Sun have been trying to find themselves for a few years now, and it's more difficult this season with post player Chiney Ogwumike out with an Achilles' injury. Minnesota has its core four -- Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen and Rebekkah Brunson -- together. But the player who joined the Lynx via trade in 2015 has been their most dominant player so far this season. That's center Sylvia Fowles, who is averaging 21.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocked shots. Fowles is shooting 57.5 percent. They are home from a 2-0 road trip and have scored 90 and 89 the last two games. Play Minnesota.

05/21 07:00 PM  EST   WNBA   (667) WASHINGTON MYSTICS VS (668) SEATTLE STORM
Take: (668) SEATTLE STORM.
Reason: Washington isn't playing any defense, giving up 99 the last game at Los Angeles. This is the middle of a rugged three-game road trip. Second straight home game for Seattle, off an 87-82 win over Indiana. Jewell Loyd scored 27 points, Breanna Stewart made several key plays down the stretch. Seattle made 24 of 27 from the line for an 11-point advantage. Play Seattle.

05/20 08:00 PM EST   WNBA   (663) MINNESOTA LYNX VS (664) TULSA SHOCK.
Take: (664) TULSA SHOCK.
Reason: A tough situational spot for Minnesota, its second straight road game. They face a Dallas team that is well rested for the home opener. Dallas won at Phoenix in its only gane, 68-58, as a +8 dog as rookie Kaela Davis scored 20 points. The hungry young Dallas Wings went 17 of 20 from the line, to 8 of 15 for Phoenix, and had a 41-17 rebounding advantage. Play Dallas.      

05/20 07:00 PM EST   WNBA   (661) CONNECTICUT SUN VS (662) INDIANA FEVER.
Take: (662) INDIANA FEVER.
Reason: Rebuilding Connecticut heads out on the road giving up 81 points in its first game -- at home as a 5-point favorite. Indiana is home after opening with two road games out West. The Fever made the Finals in 2015 for the third time in franchise history, but couldn't quite emulate that success in 2016, losing in the first round. Play Indiana.      

05/20 04:10 PM  EST  MLB   (901) WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS (902) ATLANTA BRAVES.
Take: (901) WASHINGTON NATIONALS ON RUN LINE.
Reason: Washington is tops in baseball in runs scored and has ace Max Scherzer (4-2, 2.80 ERA) going. The Nationals are 20-6 in Scherzer's last 26 road starts. Atlanta is #19 in runs scored and goes with 43-year old Bartolo Colon (2-4, 6.80 ERA), who has finally bottomed out. The Braves are 20-46 vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Nationals are 39-13 in the last 52 meetings, 6-0 when Scherzer faces them. Play Washington on the Run-Line.      

05/19 10:10 PM EST  MLB   (963) MIAMI MARLINS VS (964) LOS ANGELES DODGERS.
Take: (964) LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Reason: Miami is on a 3-12 run despite recently finishing a 9-game home stand! They are a mess everywhere, and the Marlins depleted starting rotation took another step back Thursday as Edinson Volquez fell to 0-6 after allowing five runs over six innings. The LA Dodgers are 22-7 vs. the National League East. Dodgers lefty Alex Wood (4-0, 2.27 ERA) recorded his third straight win with another stellar outing Saturday at Colorado, tossing six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers are on a 60-25 run at home. Play the LA Dodgers on the Run-Line.      

05/19 08:00 PM  EST   WNBA   (655) PHOENIX MERCURY VS (656) SAN ANTONIO SILVER STARS.
Take: (655) PHOENIX MERCURY
Reason: The Phoenix Mercury have a strong one-two punch with Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, off a blowout win over Indiana, leading by 23 at one point. San Antonio is home but is rebuilding with no offense, getting crushed on the boards the last game. Play the Phoenix Mercury.      

05/17 10:00 PM EST   WNBA   (651) INDIANA FEVER VS (652) PHOENIX MERCURY.
Take: (651) INDIANA FEVER.
Reason: Indiana has great guard play, off a close loss at Seattle where guards Briann January and Shenise Johnson combined to shoot 17-29 for 47 points. They got hosed on the glass, as Seattle made 24-27 free throws. Indiana added 11-year veteran and five-time All-Star Candice Dupree to the frontcourt, so it's a fine group. They head to a Phoenix team with a boatload of new players. Phoenix was awful in the opener, losing at home to Dallas, 68-58, getting crushed on the glass, 41-17. Play Indiana.

5/17 08:30 PM EST   NBA   (721) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS (722) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (722) BOSTON CELTICS.
Reason: Cleveland is not a strong road team and a below average defensive team. The Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, plus on a 5-0 ATS run at home. Boston is very strong defensively, #9 in field goal defense, second at defending the three. And Boston is on a 9-2 spread run. Play Boston.

The Mets are a long way from home and 9-20 against the NL West. Mets lefty Tommy Milone (5.88 ERA) has below average stuff and he faces a Diamondbacks team that is 20-8 at home. Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke (4-2, 2.79) has a 2.06 ERA over his last five starts and allowed only one run in three of the outings. He hasn't lost at Chase Field this season, going 3-0 with a 2.27 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in five turns. Play Arizona on the run line.

San Antonio and Gregg Popovich are big dogs again, but a deep talented team despite two key injuries. They've been a dog or +7 or more three this season and have gone 3-0 against the spread, even winning one of those here at Golden State. The Warriors have an injury of their own to deal with: Andre Iguodala (left knee) logged only 10 minutes on Sunday and is questionable for Game 2, the MRI exam he underwent on Monday displayed no structural damage. The Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and the Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Play San Antonio.

05/16 07:10 PM EST   MLB   (923) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (924) MIAMI MARLINS.
Take: (923) HOUSTON ASTROS on Run-line.
Houston is 13-6 on the road, fourth in baseball in runs scored. Dallas Keuchel 6-0, 1.69 ERA) improved to 6-0 with six dominant innings at Yankee Stadium his last time out, part of the Astros' current 12-3 run. Miami is 8-20 in interleague play since the beginning of 2016, part of a 16-36 run in interleague games. Marlins starter Tom Koehler (1-1, 5.60 ERA) has not been sharp and the Marlins are 21-44 in his last 65 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Play Houston on the Run-Line.

Run-Line Game of the Month: Play Washington on the Run-Line. 

Washington is tops in baseball in runs scored, tops in on-base percentage. Washington is 12-6 on the road and on an 18-8 run overall. Ace Stephen Strasburg (3-1, 3.28 ERA) has fared well versus Pittsburgh ever since making his memorable major-league debut, posting a 3-2 mark with a 2.51 ERA and 60 strikeouts in six starts (43 innings). Strasburg handcuffed the Pirates in their last encounter on July 15, to the tune of one run allowed on three hits over eight innings in a 5-1 triumph. The Nationals are 21-5 when he faces a team with a losing record. Pittsburgh is #29 in the league in runs scored, #25 in on-base percentage. The Pirates are 9-21 in their last 30 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Pirates are stuck with Chad Kuhl (1-3, 5.81 ERA) and the Nationals are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. Play Washington on the Run-Line.

05/15 08:00 PM EST   NBA   (715) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (716) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (716) BOSTON CELTICS.
Reason: Washington has been weak on the road all season (20-27) and dreadful on the road in this series (0-3 SU/ATS). The Wizards are 3-7 ATS run, 1-5 ATS on the road, and face a Boston team that is deep and plays much better defense. Boston was ninth in the NBA in field goal shooting defense during the regular season, second at defending the three-pointer behind Golden State. The Celtics are on an 8-2 ATS run, 4-0 ATS at home, and the home team is 9-1 ATS when these teams clash. The Wizards are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings, including 0-8 at Boston. Play Boston.

5/14 3:30 PM EST   NBA   (501) SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS (502) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
Take: (501) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Reason: This is a talented, deep Spurs team that has the best coach in the NBA. San Antonio was second in the league in points allowed and field goal shooting defense during the regular season, plus tops in three-point shooting on offense and #7 in field goal shooting. San Antonio 33-13 SU on the road counting the playoffs and gets Leonard back for this one, their best player. The Spurs are 13-6-1 ATS against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Golden State is home and rested, but the Warriors are 3-7 ATS playing on three or more days rest. Look for a close one between the top two seeds in the West. Play San Antonio.

05/09 08:00 PM  EST  NBA   (707) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (708) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Take: NBA TV Showdown, (708) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Reason: Houston suffered a huge blow in Game 4 as backup center Nene suffered a torn left groin and will miss the rest of the playoffs. Houston won its 2 games by nailing 22 and 19 three-pointers, but now they head out on the road for Game 5 against a great San Antonio defense. The Rockets are on a 5-13 ATS run. The Spurs are on a 4-1 ATS run at home, plus 12-5-1 ATS against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Play San Antonio.

05/08 09:00 PM EST   NBA   (701) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS (702) UTAH JAZZ.
Take: (701) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
Reason: The Golden State Warriors (16-5-1 ATS run) haven't lost in the playoffs and will get the four-game here. The Jazz led by as much as nine points in the third quarter on Saturday and held Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to a combined 7-of-29 from the floor but still lost. Golden State committed just seven turnovers on Saturday - none in the second half. The Warriors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games. And the Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Play Golden State.

Boston got smoked on the road in game 3 and has to face Washington again on its home floor. The Celtics are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games playing on 2 days rest. Washington is great at home with one of the best offenses in the NBA The Wizards are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. And the home team is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Play Washington.

Toronto is done after getting routed at home in Game 3. The Cavaliers are on a 5-0 ATS run, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Cavaliers are also 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings, including 4-0 ATS at Toronto. Play Cleveland.

5/06 08:30 PM EST   NBA   (509) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS (510) UTAH JAZZ.
Take: (510) UTAH JAZZ.
Reason: The Golden State Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. They head to a Utah team that is a home dog but a physical team in the low post, tops in the NBA in points allowed. The Jazz are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on one day of rest, plus 6-1 ATS after a defeat. And the Warriors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Play Utah.

05/04 10:30 PM EST   NBA   (507) UTAH JAZZ VS (508) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
Take: (507) UTAH JAZZ.
Reason: Look for a slower pace tonight. Stephon Curry (left ankle) suffered an injury during Game 1 and missed practice on Wednesday. Utah is getting healthy and is tops in the NBA in points allowed. The Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games, plus e 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one day of rest. Play Utah.

05/03 09:35 PM EST   NBA   (733) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (734) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Take: (734) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Reason: A great bounce back spot for the Spurs are home after getting routed in Game 1. Gregg Popovich is a great coach who will make adjustments, putting pressure on James Harden. San Antonio was one of the best defensive teams in the NBA during the regular season, while Houston ranked #26 in points allowed. The Rockets are 4-10 ATS against the West, while the Spurs are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Play San Antonio is Game 2.

05/03 07:05 PM  EST  NBA   (731) TORONTO RAPTORS VS (732) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle, (731) TORONTO RAPTORS.
Reason: Toronto is a much better team than it looked in Game 1, #10 in the NBA in scoring during the regular season, #8 in points allowed, #6 in field goal shooting defense. The Raptors are on an 8-3 ATS run on the road, 5-1 ATS following a straight up loss. Cleveland is not a strong defensive team and 1-4 ATS at home. The Cavaliers are also 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. And the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Play Toronto in Game 2.      

5/02 08:00 PM  EST  NBA   (501) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (502) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (501) WASHINGTON WIZARDS.
Reason: Washington is strong all around and in bounce back mode. They led Boston 38-24 in the first quarter of Game 1 and shot 50% from the field for the game and were dead even in rebounds (38-) as well as offensive boards (12). The Celtics are soft in the low post and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. Play the WASHINGTON WIZARDS IN GAME 2.      

04/30 2:15 PM  MLB   (905) CINCINNATI REDS VS (906) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS.
Take: (906) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Reason: The Cincinnati Reds (10-13) have a losing record and have a washed up starter in Bronson Arroyo (2-2, 6.86 ERA). He was pounded for six runs and six hits in four innings by the Cardinals in his first turn on April 8 and surrendered five runs and seven hits in six frames against Milwaukee. Arroyo is 8-18 with a 4.84 ERA in 40 career appearances (38 starts) against St. Louis. The Reds are 15-38 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record. St. Louis is on a nice roll and Cardinals starter Mike Leake (3-1, 1.32 ERA) has been part of the reason. And the Cardinals are 127-62 in their last 189 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Play the St. Louis Cardinals on the Run Line.      

04/30 1:05 PM EST   NBA   (735) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (736) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (735) WASHINGTON WIZARDS.
Reason: Washington is strong all around and the Wizards are 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 games following a spread win. The Celtics are soft in the low post and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games. Play the (735) WASHINGTON WIZARDS IN GAME 1.      

04/28 08:05 PM  EST  NBA   (509) BOSTON CELTICS VS (510) CHICAGO BULLS.
Take: (509) BOSTON CELTICS.
Reason: Stick a fork in the erratic Chicago offense that has lost Rajon Rondo and three games in a row. Jimmy Butler was held to a series-low 14 points in Game 5 and is shooting 38.5 percent in Chicago's three straight losses. Butler attempted zero free throws in Game 3, 23 in Game 4 and one in Game 5. The Celtics are 17-8-2 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and the favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Play Boston.      

04/28 07:35 PM  EST  NBA   (511) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (512) ATLANTA HAWKS.
Take:  NBA Inner Circle, (512) ATLANTA HAWKS.
Reason: Washington is a weak road team, 2-6 ATS on the road, plus 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Atlanta is home where they've been great, covering 5 straight games here. The Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. And the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Play Atlanta.

04/27 09:35 PM EST   NBA   (505) SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS (506) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES.
Take:  NBA Inner Circle, (506) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Reason: The Spurs are 0-4 in as many games in Memphis. The Spurs are 4-10 ATS against the NBA Southwest division and face a powerhouse Memphis defense on the road. Memphis won Games 3 and 4 at home as a dog each time, holding the Spurs to 42.3 percent in the Game 4 win. Memphis is shooting a league-best 87.8 percent from the free-throw line in the postseason. The Grizzlies are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Play Memphis.

4/27 07:05 PM EST   NBA   (501) TORONTO RAPTORS VS (502) MILWAUKEE BUCKS.
Take: (501) TORONTO RAPTORS.
Reason: Toronto lost the opener but is the more talented all around team behind stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, taking 3 of the next 4. The Raptors now have back-to-back double-digit wins after losing at Milwaukee in Game 3. The Raptors have made 36 more free throws in the series and are 9-4 ATS playing on 2 days rest. Milwaukee is on a 2-5 spread run at home and the Raptors are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee. Play Toronto.      

04/26 08:30 PM EST   NBA   (711) CHICAGO BULLS VS (712) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: NBA Blowout Game of the Month: Play Boston in Game 5 (712). 
Reason: The Celtics got booed off their own court the last time they were home, losing the first two games at home. However, they made adjustments and Chicago lost Rajon Rondo and the whole series has turned around. Boston is spreading the court with a quicker lineup while the Chicago offense has completely stagnated. The favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings, so back home court. Play Boston in Game 5.

4/25 07:30 PM  NBA   (707) UTAH JAZZ VS (708) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS.
Take: (707) UTAH JAZZ
Reason: Utah (4-1-1 ATS run) is tough, tops in the NBA in points allowed (96.8), #3 field goal shooting defense. They didn't have a healthy Gordon Hayward the last game but expect to have him back tonight, while the L.A. Clippers have lost Blake Griffin (21.6 ppg, 8 rpg) from their frontcourt. Not having Griffin to operate inside during the fourth-quarter collapse in Game 4 magnified his absence as fill-in starter Marreese Speights was largely ineffective with 5 points on 2-of-8 shooting. The first four games were all decided by eight or fewer points and the Jazz are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles. Play Utah.

04/25 09:00 PM EST   NBA   (703) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS (704) SAN ANTONIO SPURS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle: Play Memphis.
Memphis struggled badly here in the first two games but has made key adjustments to come back and tie the series. Memphis is a dominant defense and will lean on that to keep this pivotal Game 5 close. The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. San Antonio is  5-11 ATS after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and the Grizzlies are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Play Memphis.

4/24 07:00 PM EST   NBA   (517) MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS (518) TORONTO RAPTORS.
Take: (517) MILWAUKEE BUCKS.
Reason: A battle of two strong defensive teams and with so much at stake it should be a close one. Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS on the road and the Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Milwaukee is shooting 41.1 percent from 3-point range in the series, compared to 31.3 percent for Toronto. Toronto is on a 0-4 ATS run at home and the Raptors are 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 Conference Quarterfinals games. Play Milwaukee.      

04/23 1:00 PM EST   NBA   (509) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS (510) INDIANA PACERS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle: Play (509) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS in Game 4.
Reason: Cleveland has the best player on the planet and is brimming with confidence after a historic comeback in Game 3, stunning Indiana. The Pacers have had no defense this series, allowing 109, 117 and 119 points. After choking away Game 3 in front of the home fans their season is over....and it's over today. Play Cleveland.

04/22 05:30 PM EST   NBA   (503) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (504) ATLANTA HAWKS.
Take: (504) ATLANTA HAWKS.
Reason: Washington is in command but a poor defensive team and a poor road team. Atlanta played well in Game 2 and is delighted to be home. Hawks PG Dennis Schroder averaged 24 points and 7.5 assists in the first two games. Atlanta is a strong defensive team, #10 in points allowed, fifth in field goal shooting defense in the regular season. And the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Play Atlanta.      

04/21 10:00 PM EST   NBA   (719) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS (720) UTAH JAZZ.
Take: (720) UTAH JAZZ
Reason: The L.A. Clippers are just 22-19 SU on the road, a weak free throw shooting squad. They have lost home court already in the series and face a powerhouse Utah defense. Los Angeles guards J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford combined to shoot 12-for-37 from the field, including 1-for-14 from 3-point range, in the first two games. The Jazz are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and theClippers are 7-18-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Utah. Play Utah.      

04/21 07:00 PM EST NBA   (715) BOSTON CELTICS VS (716) CHICAGO BULLS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle, (716) CHICAGO BULLS
Reason: Boston just dropped 2 straight at home playing sloppy basketball, getting hurt badly under the glass. There was even finger pointing and frustration after the game, now they head out on the road. The Celtics are on a 3-9 ATS run, 7-19 ATS playing on 2 days rest. The Bulls were dominant in a 14-point triumph in Game 2 on Tuesday, and their confidence is soaring. The Bulls have won four straight meetings at home. Chicago is 23-9 ATS playing on 2 days rest and the Celtics are 9-19-2 ATS in the last 30 meetings, including 3-10-1 ATS at Chicago. Play Chicago in Game 3.      

4/20 07:00 PM EST   NBA   (709) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS (710) INDIANA PACERS.
Take: (710) INDIANA PACERS.
Reason: Can't trust the Cavaliers as a road favorite, with a losing road mark for the season. The Cavs are 2-10-1 ATS against rival Indiana. Cleveland SG J.R. Smith (hamstring) underwent an MRI exam (results were negative) and is questionable for Game 3. The Pacers are home and in desperation mode down 2-0. Indiana is on an -0 spread run and the Pacers are 21-6-1 ATS on 2 days of rest. Play Indiana.

4/19 05:00 PM  NBA   (703) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS (704) HOUSTON ROCKETS.
Take: (703) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER.
Reason: Oklahoma City is a good defensive team in bounce back mode. Oklahoma City was outrebounded 56-41 in Game 1 but won't let that happen again against a weak Houston defense. The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Meanwhile Houston is on a 1-9 spread run, including 1-4 ATS at home. Play Oklahoma City.

4/17 07:00 PM EST   NBA   (517) INDIANA PACERS VS (518) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS.
Take: (517) INDIANA PACERS.
Reason: Indiana matches up well with Cleveland and is better defensively. Indiana gave it all they had in game 1, losing by a point as a big dog. The Pacers are on a 7-0 ATS run, 9-4 ATS following a straight up loss. Cleveland is 18-38-1 ATS against the NBA Central division and the Pacers are 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, including 5-1 ATS at Cleveland. Play Indiana.      

4/16 06:30 PM EST   NBA   (513) CHICAGO BULLS VS (514) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (513) CHICAGO BULLS.
Reason: Boston may be the #1 seed but this team won only 53 games, highly unusual for a top seed. Chicago plays hard for this coaching staff, making a nice run the last month to make the playoffs. The Bulls are on a 10-4 spread run, 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. The Celtics are on a 3-7 ATS run, including 1-6 ATS at home. Play Chicago.

4/15 10:30 PM  EST  NBA   (507) UTAH JAZZ VS (508) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS.
Take: (508) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS.
Reason: Utah heads out on the road and the Jazz are 8-22-2 ATS vs. the Western Conference. The fourth-seeded Clippers enter the postseason with an NBA-high seven straight wins, which helped them stave off the Jazz for home-court advantage in the first round, and have won 11 of 13 overall. The Clippers won three of four meetings this season, holding the Jazz to an average of 80.7 points in those three victories, and have claimed 18 of the last 20 encounters overall. And the Jazz are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Play the LA Clippers.      

04/12 10:35 PM EST   NBA   (725) LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS (726) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS.
Take: (725) LOS ANGELES LAKERS.
Reason: Laker Coach Luke Walton returns to face the team he coached last year. Young LA plays hard for him, winning the last four games, three times as a dog. The Lakers are on a 5-0 ATS run and the coach won't want to get embarrassed by his old team. Golden State is playoff bound as the #1 seed, so why would they show any interest in playing hard this game? The Warriors are 6-20 ATS vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400. Play the LA Lakers.      

04/12 08:05 PM EST   NBA   (711) MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS (712) BOSTON CELTICS.
Take: (711) MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Reason: Milwaukee (42-39) clinched a winning record and also assured at least a sixth-place finish in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race. They topped the Charlotte Hornets, 89-79, Monday as Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his third triple-double of the season with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and center Greg Monroe scored 11 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. Boston is a huge favorite but 0-9 ATS as chalk of -8.5 or higher. And the Underdog is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings. Play Milwaukee.      

4/12 08:05 PM EST   NBA   (701) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS (702) HOUSTON ROCKETS.
Take: (701) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES.
Reason: Houston has nothing to play for, the #3 seed in the West. Young Minnesota plays hard for this first-year coaching staff. The Timberwolves are 19-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 9-4-1 ATS playing on no days rest. Houston is on a 4-9 spread run at home, 8-20 ATS playing on one day of rest. And the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Play Minnesota.      

04/12 08:05 PM EST  NBA   (715) PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS (716) NEW YORK KNICKS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle, (716) NEW YORK KNICKS.
Reason: The Knicks have faced a pair of weak teams at home of late and won easily, 100-91 over Chicago as a dog and 109-95 over Detroit. Now the 76ers are in town with a 7-game losing streak...and the opened as a favorite! The Knicks are 7-3 ATS following a straight up loss, plus 7-2 ATS after a double-digit loss at home. And the Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Play the NY Knicks.      

04/12 08:05 PM EST   NBA   (709) ATLANTA HAWKS VS (710) INDIANA PACERS.
Take: NBA Shadow Shocker of the Month, (709) ATLANTA HAWKS
Reason:  Both teams have something to play for. The Hawks will finish with either the No. 5 or No. 7 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta has shown life since Paul Millsap returned, 5-1 ATS on the road and the Hawks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games playing on no days rest. Atlanta plays good defense, which you need on the road, #10 in points allowed, #5 in field goal shooting defense. Play Atlanta.      

4/12 08:05 PM EST   NBA   (701) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS (702) HOUSTON ROCKETS.
Take: (701) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES.
Reason: Houston has nothing to play for, the #3 seed in the West. Young Minnesota plays hard for this first-year coaching staff. The Timberwolves are 19-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 9-4-1 ATS playing on no days rest. Houston is on a 4-9 spread run at home, 8-20 ATS playing on one day of rest. And the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Play Minnesota.      

04/11 10:35 PM EST  NBA   (509) PHOENIX SUNS VS (510) SACRAMENTO KINGS.
Take: (509) PHOENIX SUNS.
Reason: Phoenix is not packing it in, winning two in a row, including as a +9 dog to OKC, part of a 5-2 spread run. Sacramento is home but has lost two straight and has a game on tap tomorrow, while the Suns end the season here. The Kings are 23-48-2 ATS at home against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. The Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings and the road team is 4-0 ATS. Play Phoenix.

04/11 08:05 PM EST  NBA   (503) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS (504) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES.
Take: NBA Blowout Game of the Year, (504) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Reason: Final home game for a young Minnesota squad with talent, and a meaningless game for Oklahoma City. It's the end of a four-game trip for OKC, 2-5 ATS against the West and a losing road record for the season. Minnesota is home from a 4-game trip and is playing hard for this first-year coaching staff, giving Utah and Portland close games on the road. The Timberwolves are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The home team has covered 6 of 7 when these teams clash and the Thunder are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Minnesota. Play Minnesota.      

4/11 07:35 PM  EST  NBA   (501) CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS (502) ATLANTA HAWKS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle, (501) CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Reason: Charlotte has had a challenging schedule down the stretch, facing the Raptors, Nuggets, Thunder, Wizards, Heat and Celtics. And they went 3-3 SU/ATS, winning twice as a dog. They face an up and down Atlanta team off a pair of wins over Cleveland, but don't forget they were down 26 points in the fourth quarter the last game. They've allowed over 100 points in three straight contests, on a 5-9 SU, 7-7 ATS run. The last time the Hawks were this big a favorite they lost to Brooklyn, 107-92. The Hawks are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games, 4-9 ATS playing on one day of rest. Play Charlotte.      

04/10 10:30 PM  EST  NBA   (717) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (718) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS.
Take: NBA Western Conference Bailout of the Month, (718) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Reason: Houston is on the road again with nothing to play for. The coaching staff admitted they will be resting players this week. Houston had to play yesterday and was on a 0-6 spread run going into that one at Sacramento. The Clippers are rested and still fighting for playoff seeding, winning 5 in a row. Play the LA Clippers.

04/10 08:00 PM EST   NBA   (707) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (708) DETROIT PISTONS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle: Play (708) DETROIT PISTONS.
Reason: Washington is all set for the playoffs and and just got punished inside by Miami, allowing 50 points in the paint in a home loss. Washington has a losing road record and is 4-17-1 ATS playing on 1 days rest. Detroit is going with some hungry young kids and the Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and the underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Play Detroit.      

04/09 09:35 PM EST  NBA   (513) MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS (514) LOS ANGELES LAKERS.
Take: (514) LOS ANGELES LAKERS.
Reason: Minnesota winds up a lost 4-game trip here, losing 10 of the last 13 (3-9-1 ATS run). The Timberwolves are 1-10 ATS on the road against a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The young Lakers are showing pride, winning 3 in a row over the Grizzlies, Spurs and Kings. And the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. Play the LA Lakers.

04/09 06:05 PM EST  NBA   (509) HOUSTON ROCKETS VS (510) SACRAMENTO KINGS.
Take: (510) SACRAMENTO KINGS
Reason: Houston Coach Mike D'Antoni rested starting center Clint Capela the last game and said he'll rest other players in the last three regular-season games after Houston clinched the third spot in the Western Conference on Wednesday. They are on a 0-4-1 ATS run, losing at home to Detroit as a big favorite. Sacramento has won 2 of 3 and the Kings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. And the Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Play Sacramento.      

04/09 06:05 PM EST   NBA   (511) DALLAS MAVERICKS VS (512) PHOENIX SUNS.
Take: (512) PHOENIX SUNS
Reason: Another road game for a worn out Dallas team, losing 7 of 8. They are on a 1-3-1 ATS run and 10-28 SU on the road. Phoenix plays its home finale, off a 120-99 rout of Oklahoma City as a dog. Devin Booker scored 21 of the Suns' 25 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 37 as Phoenix won with ease. Play Phoenix.      

4/09 06:05 PM EST   NBA   (507) DETROIT PISTONS VS (508) MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES.
Take: NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month: (507) DETROIT PISTONS
Reason:  Detroit is going with a lot of young hungry kids and it's paying off, off a 114-109 win at Houston as a +11 dog. They are 3-1-1 ATS the last five games, and the Pistons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. the Western Conference. Memphis is a big favorite but #29 in the NBA in points scored (only Dallas is worse). The road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings and the underdog is 7-0 ATS. Play the Detroit Pistons.      

04/08 07:05 PM EST   NBA   (709) MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS (710) PHILADELPHIA 76ERS.
Take: NBA Monster Motivator Game of the Month: Play (709) MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Reason:  Milwaukee winds up a three-game road trip trying to hang on to the #6 seed and possibly get the #5 spot in the East. The Bucks can play defense, #10 in the NBA in points allowed. After facing good teams Milwaukee steps down to face a Philadelphia offense that is #23 in points scored, riding a 5-game skid, losing by 12, 23, 12, 17 and 7 points. The favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings, with the Bucks 4-1 ATS at Philly. Play Milwaukee.

04/08 07:05 PM EST   NBA   (707) MIAMI HEAT VS (708) WASHINGTON WIZARDS.
Take: NBA Inner Circle, (707) MIAMI HEAT
Reason:  Miami is battling for its playoff life with intense defense, #5 in the NBA in points allowed. They had to play last night, but the Heat are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on no days rest. Miami is on a 27-9-1 ATS run, 19-6-1 ATS vs. the East. Washington is 3-7 ATS against the East and the Wizards are 4-16-1 ATS playing on one day of rest. And Miami is 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings in Washington. Play Miami.