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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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09-14-20 | Steelers -3.5 v. Giants | Top | 26-16 | Win | 100 | 293 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Steelers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Steelers were competitive last year despite finishing 8-8. Pittsburgh lost the services of QB Big Ben Roethlisberger in Game 2 though and it was an uphill battle after that. Big Ben is now back though and I expect this veteran Pittsburgh offensive unit, to take advantage of this re-building New York defensive unit. The Giants have talent at QB and RB, but they have a new coach in Joe Judge and a new system across the board. Neither team has had much practice time, but I think that benefits Pittsburgh's offense here, which has been together for a long time. Daniel Jones is working with a lot of new faces and I think that'll be reflected in this score once it's all said and done. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 30-15 Steelers. |
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09-13-20 | Cowboys v. Rams OVER 51.5 | 17-20 | Loss | -110 | 270 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cowboys/Rams OVER (9* TOTAL TRADE-MARK!). Both LA and Dallas had disappionting seasons last year and each will have something to prove in 2020. As such, I expect a wide-open "shootout" tonight, rather than a slower-paced defensive "chess match." The Cowboys averaged 27.1 PPG and they allowed 20.1. Last year the Rams scored 21 on them, en route to a 9-7 record. Jared Goff and the Rams averaged 24.6 PPG and allowed 22.8. The Rams lost some talent on the defensive side of the ball, as Eric Weddle and Aqib Talib have left. LA gave up 44 points to the Cowboys last year an I think it'll once again have its hands full with this potent Dallas run game. Look for this total to fly well over the number once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Dallas. |
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09-13-20 | Reds v. Cardinals -104 | Top | 10-5 | Loss | -104 | 21 h 35 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: St. Louis Cardinals (10* SITUATIONAL BEST OF THE BEST). The Cards look to build off yesterday's 7-1 victory. St. Louis has now won six of nine in the season series and after splitting the first two of this one, I like the home side to dig deep here. Carlos Martinez is 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA for the Cards. Martinez made his first start since having Covid and allowed four runs over 3 2/3's innings in a 7-3 loss to the Twins last time out. Martinez has big a upside and the track record and pedigree to return to form and that's what I'm definitely expecting here. Tyler Mahle is 1-2 with a 3.89 ERA for Cincinnati. Mahle has been decent over his last three starts, but note that he's 1-3 with a 5.11 ERA in seven career starts vs. the Cardinals. Look for St. Louis to lay the hammer down in the finale of this important late-season series! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Cards. |
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09-13-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets OVER 213.5 | Top | 98-111 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Clippers OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). If you're wagering on this game, you know the story lines. The Clippers have for the most part dominated this series, but the Nuggets refuse to die and managed to extend it to a sixth game after an impressive come from behing 111-105 win in Game 5. Kawhi Leonard doesn't make too many mistakes and I don't expect him to let another game get away from him here. LA had the lead for most of Game 5, so the final quarter was particualry horrible for the Clippers. Obviously the Nuggets won't be rolling over here though, as they've shown time again throughout these playoffs that they'll push the pace until the final buzzer. Note as well that LA has seen the total go over in eight of its last 11 after allowing 110 points or more in a loss in its previous outing. This one has "O-V-E-R" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 120-112 LA. |
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09-13-20 | Raiders -112 v. Panthers | 34-30 | Win | 100 | 1795 h 37 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas Raiders The Raiders went 4-12 in Jon Gruden's first season and they were 7-9 last year. Now Las Vegas is once again expected to take another small step this season. Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs return to the Raidres and they added a big addition in Henry Ruggs III. The Raiders made big strides defensively near the end of last year as well, allowing just 17.6 PPG over its final three contests. Teddy Bridgewater gets the call in Carolina this season after it parted ways with Cam Newton. Bridgewater has only started six games since 2015. The Panthers were last in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball and the unit is once again a big question mark this season. Also note that the Panthers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four home games. I'm banking on the more organized Raiders pulling away for a SU victory! T.M. Prediction: 24-13 Raiders |
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09-13-20 | Eagles v. Washington Football Team OVER 43 | Top | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 263 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Philly/Washington OVER (10* NFC NORTH TOY). Carson Wentz and the Eagles will look to push the pace and take advantage of this Washington team under first year head coach Ron Rivera. Philadelphia was just 9-7 last year, but the addition of DeSean Jackson is a signficant one for this offense. The Eagles' secondary was a joke last year, and while it did make some upgrades, the unit still has question marks coming in. Dwayne Haskins will also be playing with a chip on his shoulder for Washington (completed 59 percent of his passes for seven TD's and seven INT's last year.) Like its counterpart today, Washington's weakness last year and coming into this season is on the defensive side of the ball. I think this will be a highly competitive game which blasts past the number sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: 27-20 Philadelphia. |
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09-13-20 | Colts v. Jaguars UNDER 45 | 20-27 | Loss | -108 | 263 h 2 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Colts/Jags UNDER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). Philip Rivers is a hell of a QB, but playing for a new team in a new system with limited practice time spells trouble for this Colts offense to open in my opinion. The Colts were 7-9 last year, but Rivers will benefit greatly in having one of the best offensive lines in the country. Look for Indy to lean heavily on RB's Johathan Taylor from Wisconsin and Marlon Mack today, so as to alleviate pressure from Rivers. And for the Jags, they were 6-10 last year and without RB Leonard Fournette, on the team, Gardner Minshew is left with little weapons around him. I think both team's offenses come in with "rust" here (note as well that Jacksonville has seen the total go under in 9 of its last 13 overall coming in as well.) This number is a tad high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 20-13 Indianapolis. |
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09-13-20 | Bears v. Lions -2.5 | 27-23 | Loss | -125 | 263 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Lions (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Neither team is picked to do well in its division. The Bears are going with Mitch Trubisky to start the season, with veteran Nick Foles waiting in the wings. The Lions are going with the now aging Matthew Stafford. Chicago took a step back on both sides of the ball last year, but the addition of Ted Ginn and Jimmy Graham will help out the offense. The Bears defense didn't upgrade much in the offseason and I think it'll have difficulties with this now fully healthy Stafford. Detroit added a few key players in its secondary as well and note that it's 6-1 ATS in its last seven games played in September. The Bears on the other hand are a terrible 0-6 ATS in their last six road games. Bank on the "better" home side taking full advantage! T.M. Prediction: 26-16 Detroit. |
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09-12-20 | Golden Knights -1.5 v. Stars | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 28 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas PUCK LINE (10* TRADE-MARK). I think Vegas is going to win large in Game 2. These teams have been "flip flopping" with victories throughout this series and I look for that to continue here. The Stars have done extremely well defensively against the Knights, but the Dallas power play and offense hasn't been great. Las Vegas has also looked great defensively (despite being down 1-2), but I expect its high-powered offense to once again wake up here and deliver. Note that the Knights are 7-1 in their last eight after allowing three or more goals in an OT loss in their previous outing. I'm going to lay the 1.5 goals for the huge plus money return! T.M. Prediction: 5-2 Vegas. |
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09-12-20 | Kyle Nelson v. Billy Quarantillo UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nelson/Quarantillo UNDER 2.5 -143 Pinnacle (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). I'm expecting a quick finish between Billy Quanrantillo and Kyle Nelson on Saturday night. Quarantillo has won seven in a row. He's big, with a 70 inch reach and he has extreme knock out power in his hands. He also has two victories via the triangle choke, so he can pretty much do it all. Nelson is 13-3 and he's won seven of his last nine fights. Nelson likes going for the hail mary KO, as his last three victories have all been KO's. These two guys are ready to square up and lay a beating on each other and I expect that to result in a very quick finish. T.M. Prediction: KO/TKO/SUB |
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09-12-20 | Angels v. Rockies -125 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockies (10* TRADE-MARK). The Rockies broke a three-game slide with an 8-4 win in the opener of this series. The Angels had been on a win streak previous to that, but I think they'll predictably stumble again here. Colorado definitely has the superior starting pitcher on the mound tonight in Kyle Freeland, who is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA. Freeland went six scoreless vs. the Friars on Monday and I expect the veteran to carry that momentum over here. Jaime Barria (0-0, 3.65) allowed three runs over five innings in a no-decision vs. the Astros last time out. The 24 year-old Angels' starter bounced around last season and finished with a sub-par 4-10, 6.42 ERA and I think regression is imminent in this difficult road venue. Considering the advantage Colorado has in this starting pitcher matchup, I have no issues at all laying what I feel to be a very reasonable price. And that's the play, the Rockies to do it again on Saturday night! T.M. Prediction: 7-4 Colorado. |
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09-12-20 | UTEP +44 v. Texas | 3-59 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 51 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: UTEP (8* TOUCHDOWN CLUB). Do I think that the Miners, who went 1-11 last year, can win this game outright? Obviously not. But that said, I do think that the stage is set for UTEP to improve dramatically this year and I expect it to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch with the large spread they've been afforded here. The Longhorns were 8-5 last year and they looked good down the stretch, but I think the home side will get caught "looking past" its lowly opponent today. UTEP already has a win under its belt as well, with RB Deion Hankins rushing for 113 yards and two TD's vs. the Lumberjacks. I think Sam Ehlinger and this Longhorns offense goes up early and then takes the foot off the gas. Clearly I'm not calling for an outright victory, but everything points to this one being much closer than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 40-17 Texas. |
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09-12-20 | Clemson -33.5 v. Wake Forest | Top | 37-13 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 42 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clemson (10* MONEY-MAKER). This game was actually originally scheduled for late November, but now Wake Forest is forced to face the Tigers in Week 1. The Demon Deacons are rebuilding this year and they have just three starters back on offense from last year's team. Overall the Tigers are predicted to have the tenth ranked secondary this season. QB Trevor Lawrence was one of the loudest pundits out there about wanting to play this year, so expect the dynamic pivot to put on a show here (note that in two career games vs. the Demon Deacons, Lawrence has 447 yards, six TD's and no INT's vs. them). Lay the points, expect an absolute beatdown! T.M. Prediction: 47-10 Tigers. |
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09-12-20 | Newcastle United v. West Ham United +110 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 48 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: West Ham (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). West Ham will rally here in my opinion, after a turbulent off-season saw it lose top flight player Grady Diangana. Newcastle though comes in with a long list of injuries, and ultimately I think that's going to be the difference maker today, including Martin Dubravka, Dwight Gayle and Ryan Fraser. Yes the Hammers had a poor transfer window, but in the end I believe they'll dig deep and deliver here! T.M. Prediction: 2-0 West Ham. |
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09-12-20 | Charlotte v. Appalachian State -17 | 20-35 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 51 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Appalachian State (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Charlotte was 7-6 last year, while App State was 13-1. App State won both meetings last year, including a 56-41 victory at home. I'm not expecting nearly as much scoring this time around, but I do definitely expect a lop-sided destruction once it's all said and done. 13 of 22 starters return for Charlotte, including QB Chris Reynolds (who is admittedly a bright spot), but he's lacking talent around him and his defense has more questions than answers. App State returns nine of its 11 offensive starters from last year's team, including QB Zac Thomas. Charlotte is just 1-4 ATS in its last five on the road and I think it'll stumble as this game comes down the stretch; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 45-15 App State. |
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09-11-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +2.5 | Top | 92-87 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Boston screwed up big time in my estimation in Game 6. The Raptors looked experienced and battle tested in the OT victory and I think the defending champs are going to do it again here in Game 7. "Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in the playoffs and I think that Toronto now has a clear "mental edge." These teams are evenly matched, but the Raptors experience is their trump card in this scenario. Finally take note that the Celtics are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after allowing 120 points or more in an OT loss in their previous outing. Outright win?! Of course, but in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 104-100 Raptors. |
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09-11-20 | Lightning v. Islanders +1.5 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 27 h 27 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Islanders PUCK LINE (8* MONEY-MAKER). Tampa looked great in Game 1, winning 8-2. The Lightning though didn't look as good in Game 2, with New York taking an early 1-0 lead, before then once again falling apart down the stretch and allowing the Bolts to score the regulation winner with only a few ticks left on the clock. It was a crushing defeat for the Islanders, but most importantly I think its effort in Game 2 give us the blue-print on what to expect in Game 3 as well. This is the Islanders most important game of the entire season and I look for this team to fight until the death. Note that New York is 7-2 in its last 9 after back-to-back defeats as well. Of course I believe the outright is possible (I don't think the Isles get swept in this series and I expect their best "shot" tonight), I'm going to lay the price and grab the 1.5 goals on the puck line! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Islanders. |
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09-11-20 | Braves v. Nationals OVER 10.5 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 25 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nats/Braves OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). The Braves are tearing the cover off the ball right now. ATL came from behind to win 7-6 last night and I think an even bigger combined score is in the cards for Friday's contest. And that's because a couple of confirmed "gas cans" are squaring off against each other. The Braves Josh Tomlin has actually been decent, as he's 2-2 with a 3.77 ERA. It's interesting to note thought that ATL has had 25 games in which its starter has completed four or fewer innings. The Nats counter with Erick Fedde, who is 1-3 with a 5.29 ERA and who is 0-1 with a 17.36 ERA in three career appearances vs. the Braves. And note that ATL has seen the total go over the number in eight of its last 11 after scoring 7 or more runs in its previous outing, while also winning by a single run. This number is low, expect another slug-fest! T.M. Prediction: 9-7 Atlanta. |
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09-10-20 | Texans v. Chiefs -9.5 | Top | 20-34 | Win | 100 | 1730 h 60 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Kansas City Chiefs Last year the Chiefs went 1-1 against Houston. Both DeShaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes signed massive contracts in the off-season and each will have something to prove again this year. I like Mahomes and I don't think he'll be taking anything for granted. Watson is a spectacular talent, but he has a new head coach, a new system and new faces in the line-up and I just can't see this Texans side, which has more questions than answers on both sides of the ball, will be able to keep up with this potent Chiefs' offense. Note as well that the Texans are a poor 2-8 ATS in their last ten "Thursday night" games, while the Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in thier last five Week 1 contest and 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight as the favorite. Despite no fans being in the crowd, I'm still giving a big nod to the Chiefs for home field advantage as well. This one has "blowout" written all over it, so lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 31-14 Chiefs. |
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09-10-20 | Golden Knights v. Stars +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 44 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Stars PUCK LINE (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). This series is all tied up and I expect another hard-fought contest in Game 3, one which I envision being decided late in the third period (or perhaps even in extra time.) The Stars were uncharacteristically sloppy in Game 2, spending 14 minutes in the bos in the second period alone. This isn't going to happen again. The Stars were one of the best defensive clubs in the league in the regular season and it entered this series as the highest scoring team in the playoffs. Outright win?! Of course, but in the end let's lay the price and get the extra goal-and-a-half! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Stars. |
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09-10-20 | Braves v. Nationals +133 | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 38 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Nationals (8* TRADE-MARK). This is a great situational/value play on the home side. The Braves avoided being swept at home by the Marlins last night by crushing the Fish 29-9. Can anyone say "letdown spot" here in the Nation's capital on Thursday night?! Both Austin Voth of the Nationals and Robbie Erlin of the Braves have been terrible this season, so let's call that department a wash. Note that ATL is a poor 2-8 in its last ten after scoring 15 or more runs in a victory in its previous outing. This one has "upset" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Nationals. |
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09-10-20 | Angels v. Rangers +171 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 39 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rangers (10* SITUATIONAL MATCHMAKER). Dylan Bundy has been a bright spot for the beleagured Angels this year and it's difficult to say too many negative things about him. I simply feel that he's in the wrong place at the wrong time in this one. Kyle Gibson hasn't been great for the Rangers this season, but he owns a respectable 3-3, 4.16 ERA in 11 career starts vs. the Angels. Neither team will be in the post-season, but I like the Rangers to build off their 7-3 win last night and keep the foot on the gas in the finale of this three-game set between bottom feeders! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Rangers. |
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09-09-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Diamondbacks | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 28 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: LA Dodgers (-1.5) 8* The Dodgers won 10-9 last night, but I expect a much more decisive victory here today. And that's because LA turns to Cy Young leading candidate and ace Clayton Kershaw, who is 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA and who is 18-10 with a 2.69 ERA in 35 career starts vs. the D-Backs. Taylor Clarke is 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA this season, but a poor 1-2 with a 5.06 ERA lifetime vs. the Dodgers. Expect LA to keep the foot on the gas and to win this one by a considerable margin! T.M. Prediction: 7-2 Dodgers. |
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09-09-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +8 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -103 | 30 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: DENVER NUGGETS (10* TRADE-MARK). The Nuggets have looked good in back-to-back games vs. the Clippers and I think they'll once again give the favored side a run for its money today. The Clippers don't really have an answer for the Nuggets big men and I expect Denver to double down in that department today to get Nikola Jokic and company rolling early. The Nuggets have the talent and defensive prowess to hang with LA as well. Additionally note that the Nuggets are a sharp 5-0-1 ATS in their last six after allowing 100 points or more in their previous outing, while the Clippers are still just 1-5 ATS in their last six Conference Semifinal contests. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 111-109 LA. |
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09-09-20 | Islanders +1.5 v. Lightning | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 29 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Islanders +1.5 (10* PUCK-LINE MONEY-MAKER). We've seen some crazy lop-sided scores in both the NBA and NHL Playoffs this year and we've seen those teams on the losing end bounce back in the next game quite a few times as well. There's countless examples. Either way, after getting blown out 8-2 in Game 1, I absolutely expect New York to make adjustments and to come out fired up on the defensive end. Tampa is the better team in this fight, but New York is deep and won't be rolling over. The Islanders are also 7-2 in their last nine after a five goals or larger setback in their previous outing. I think this one gets decided late, or even in an extra period and therefore I'm going to lay the price on the PUCK LINE for New York! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Isles. |
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09-09-20 | Yankees v. Blue Jays +120 | Top | 7-2 | Loss | -100 | 27 h 11 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10*). I like the Jays to dig deep here and complete the three-game sweep of the Yanks. New York turns to a rookie starter in Deivi Garcia, who is a decent 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA. The Jays go with veteran Tanner Roark, who is 2-1 with a 5.74 ERA, but who owns a sharp 3.65 ERA in two career starts vs. the Evil Empire. New York is injured and reeling and Toronto is playing its best ball of the year. I love getting PLUS MONEY in this one! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Jays. |
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09-09-20 | Royals v. Indians UNDER 8.5 | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 27 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tribe/Royals UNDER (10*). While yesterday's game sailed well over the number, I expect more of a "duel" on Wednesday. The Royals turn to Danny Duffy, who is 2-3 with a 4.83 ERA, while the home side goes with Carlos Carrasco, who is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA. Carrasco has to be feeling confident today as he's 12-7 with a 3.86 ERA in 26 career appearances vs. the Royals, including striking out ten over six frames on July 26th. Duffy faced the Tribe on July 24th and allowed two runs over five innings in the 2-0 setback. Expect these two starters to battle deep and look for this one to stay well UNDER once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Indians. |
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09-08-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | Top | 112-102 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* MONEY-MAKER). Game 1 was a blowout for the Rockets. Game 2 was a blowout for the Lakers. I think Game 3 is going to be the most competitive contest so far in this series and while I wouldn't be shocked by an outright win by the Rockets here, in a contest which I see coming right down to the wire, I'm going to recommend to grab the points. The strengths and weaknesses are well known for each team, so if you're wagering on this contest, you know all of the key players and story lines. Houston has already won a game outright in this series and note that it's still 5-2 ATS in its last seven playoff games as an underdog (and 17-8 ATS in its last 25 as an underdog overall.) The Lakers interestingly are a poor 3-10 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 or more points in its previous outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 112-110 Lakers. |
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09-08-20 | Stars v. Golden Knights -1.5 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 170 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas PUCK LINE (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). 1-0. Wow. I didn't expect to see that score in Game 1. It was odd as well, as Dallas scored that goal in the first two minutes. Somehow the Stars then were able to clog up the middle and the Knights were never able to find any rythym at all. Do I think this will happen again in Game 2? I absolutely don't. The Knights are simply too talented and too well coached to let that happen again. Dallas surprised Vegas in Game 1, but no way that's going to happen again. Note that the Knights are 7-2 in their last nine after getting blanked in their previous outing. I'm laying the 1.5 goals and expecting a big bounce back effort from the hungry Knights! T.M. Prediction: 4-1 Vegas. |
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09-08-20 | Yankees v. Blue Jays -1.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* TRADE-MARK). EVERY team is "desperate" to make the playoffs. The Yanks have lost four straight, but the fact that they're "hungry" to get off the schneid doesn't matter in my opinion, as this New York line-up continues to be plagued by key injuries. The starting pitching has been poor as well and while JA Happ has had success against his former team in the past, that was then and this is now. Toronto's Taijuan Walker has been a rock since he was aquired from the Mariners and I believe he's a "wash" here with his counterpart. The Jays though are on fire offensively and I don't see anything changing here in this favorable matchup. I'm laying the short price! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Jays. |
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09-07-20 | Islanders +136 v. Lightning | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Islanders (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Much like the Dallas Stars did to the Vegas Knights last night, I think that New York is going to surprise the Lightning. I think the goaltenders in this series are a "wash," for all intents and purposes these guys are all playing so well that any of them can outplay the other on any given night. Goaltending is a "wash" in this series in my opinion. New York is going to catch a Lightning team which has had a few extra days off and which I think will come out flat and slow because of that. This is the perfect situation to pull the trigger on this under-rated underdog in Game 1! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Islanders. |
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09-07-20 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 212.5 | Top | 111-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raps/Celts UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The first four games of this series have gone "under" the number and I don't think anything will change in Game 5. These two clubs are very defensive minded to begin with, but now that we're all tied up, I expect every possession to be contested. Full court pressure throughout will invariably lead to a slower paced game and a slower game = less shots. Less shots = less points. Note as well that Boston has seen the total dip under the number in 8 of its last 11 after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. This number is high, I'm on the under! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Boston. |
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09-07-20 | Royals v. Indians -1.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Indians RUN-LINE (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Brad Keller is 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA for the Royals and it's difficult to say anything negative about the hard-throwing right-hander, I simply feel that he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here. Zach Plesac is 2-1 with a 1.33 ERA for the Indians and he's 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA in five career starts vs. the Royals. The Tribe a 1/2 game behind the Twins, so look for them to make the most of this opportunity. I'm laying the 1.5 runs for the small plus money return! T.M. Prediction: 7-3 Indians. |
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09-06-20 | Rockies v. Dodgers -1.5 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -135 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dodgers (RUN-LINE TRADE-MARK). Off a 5-2 loss on Saturday, I think the Dodgers are going to easily bounce back and in blowout fashion to close out this series. In fact, the talent gap on the mound between these starting pitchers is so vast, that I'm going to lay the 1.5 runs for the pick em price, as I expect this one to be lop-sided in nature once it's all said and done. Ryan Castellani is 1-2 with a 4.81 ERA for the Rockies, while Jose Urias is 3-0 with a 3.27 ERA for the Dodgers. Castellani comes in on just three days rest as awell after a 26 pitch relief outing. I think this one sets up well for Urias and I look for him to make the most of it. T.M. Prediction: 7-3 Dodgers (RUN LINE). |
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09-06-20 | Stars v. Golden Knights -157 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -157 | 27 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). I think the Golden Knights should be a significantly larger favorite here. I think Dallas is gassed. Las Vegas should have wrapped up its series in five or six games vs. the Canucks, but it ran into a super hot goaltender. The Knights had 130 shots on net over the final three games of that series and I beleive they're also the better defensive club in this series as well. The Stars blew a 3-1 series lead as well, before then finding a way to deliver in OT in Game 7. I think a classic "letdown" is in store for Dallas and because of that, I have no issues at all in laying this larger price! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vegas. |
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09-06-20 | Bucks +1 v. Heat | Top | 118-115 | Win | 100 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* MONEY-MAKER). I did not foresee the Heat playing as well as they have. Will they ever have a letdown? At some point it's inevitable and I believe that that moment is right now. The eyes of the basketball World are now on the Heat to try and complete this sweep, but I think the Bucks' two-time MVP will "will" his team to a victory here. Miami is interestingly just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 following a four games or longer SU/ATS unbeaten streak. No way the Bucks get swept, I'm all over Milwaukee in Game 4! T.M. Prediction: 118-110 Milwaukee. |
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09-05-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 223.5 | Top | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). LA dominated in Game 1 by a score of 120-97. The Clippers looked fresher and they attacked from the outset. Game 1 went under the number and I think that Game 2 will as well. Denver had won three in a row previous to that to get past the Jazz in seven games and fatigue was definitely a factor in Game 1 as it shot only 42.2 percent from the floor and 25 percent from range. Denver will look to run a lot of half court sets on offense and pressure full court on defense to try and get back into this one. This total is much too high, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 110-102 Clippers. |
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09-05-20 | Islanders v. Flyers UNDER 5 | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The NHL playoffs in general have been great and not always predictable. That's been the case in this series, as the Isles seemed to have a dominant hold on it, but they've since regressed and allowed Philly to somehow get back into it and push it to a Game 7. These were two of the stingiest clubs in the regular season, but that's not been the case of late. That changes in Game 7 though I think, as I expect fatigue to play a major factor for both sides. I expect each to double down defensively as they patiently wait for the other side to make the first mistake, much like Game 7 between the Canucks and Knights. A great situational play, I'm all over the under! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Isles. |
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09-05-20 | Reds -128 v. Pirates | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Reds (10* HOME-RUN CRUSHER). These teams split a double header yesterday, but I think that this particular contest favors the visiting side. Cincinatti turns to Anthony DeSclafani, who is 1-2 with a 7.01 ERA. He most recently allowed seven runs over three innings in a blowout loss to the Cardinals. It was his first start back from paternity leave though and I think he'll settle back down here (note that he owned a 2.89 ERA post All Star break in 2019). Trevor Williams counters for Pitt and he's 1-5 with a 5.50 ERA. He most recenlty allowed five runs in a loss to the Brewers on Monday. Last year Williams was an unremarkable 7-9 with a 5.38 ERA overall and I expect this confirmed "gas can" to get the hook again early today. Expect the hungry Reds to take advantage! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Reds. |
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09-05-20 | SMU v. Texas State +23.5 | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Texas State (10* GAME OF WEEK). Do I think that Texas State will upset BYU here? I do not. However, I think that the Bobcats have made significant strides from last year's team which went 3-9. BYU was 10-3 last year and it won this game 47-17, but I think it comes in a bit complacent and gets caught "looking past" its lowly non-conference opponent. The Mustangs lost their top WR from last year and their top two RB's. QB Shane Buechele is back under center for BYU and he's going to have a big game here, but there are some definite question marks on this offense that need to be worked out. And I think that's going to take a bit of time. Brady McBride is the new QB for Texas State and he'll benefit in having the team's top two WR's returning. Note as well that SMU is just 2-6 ATS in its last eight non-conference home games as a favorite of 21 points or more. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 40-30 SMU. |
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09-04-20 | Rockets +6 v. Lakers | Top | 112-97 | Win | 100 | 28 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). I think the Lakers would have had a more difficult time vs. Chris Paul and the Thunder than they did with Portland. Houston was up 2-0 early vs. the Thunder, but it needed seven games in the end to advance. Houston is going to try and stretch the Lakers here, as LA is bigger in the paint. But the Rockets' guards are going to be a major mismatch for LA to contend with and at least in Game 1, I think Houston will at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: 114-112 Houston. |
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09-04-20 | Brewers v. Indians -136 | Top | 7-1 | Loss | -136 | 26 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Indians (10* HOME RUN CLUB). I think the Tribe are well worth the price of admission in this matchup. The Indians have won two in a row and 13 of their last 18 and with both the Twins and ChiSox breathing down their necks, they can ill afford to lay off the gas vs. this potentially dangerous interleague opponent. Corbin Burnes is 1-0 with a 2.78 ERA for Milwaukee and while he does come off a dominant performance over the Pirates, doing the same thing vs. this red hot home side is going to be considerably more difficult. Frankly, I think he's poised for a letdown here. Carlos Carrasco is 2-3 with a 3.75 ERA for the Indians and he's won both of his career starts vs. the Brewers, posting a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in the process. Lay the price, expect a home side blowout! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Indians. |
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09-04-20 | Stars v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avs/Stars UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). This has been a wild, back and forth series, but I think that Game 7 sets up as a defensive battle. I think both teams are fatigued and when that happens, teams will often double down defensively and wait for the other team to make the first mistake. These teams are better known for their tough defensive play and while that hasn't been evident as much during this series, in this all important Game 7, I think that's definitely going to be the case. This one has "goaltenders battle" written all over it; play the under! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Avs. |
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09-03-20 | Golden Knights v. Canucks +1.5 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 31 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canucks PUCK-LINE (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Canucks are not going to go down quietly in this game or series. Vancouver could have easily rolled over in Game 5 after a 3-1 deficit, but the Canucks played their best hockey to date adn dominated in their 5-2 victory. These teams are almost identical really. Both teams have plenty of offensive firepower and each is backed by an above average goaltending unit. It's interesting to note though that the Knights are just 4-7 in their last 11 after scoring one or less goals in a two-goals or greater setback. With the outright win a possibility, I still believe the puck-line is the correct way to go here! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vancouver. |
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09-03-20 | Central Arkansas v. UAB OVER 48 | Top | 35-45 | Win | 100 | 29 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: UAB/Central Arkansas OVER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Central Arkansas already has a victory under its belt this year and I think it'll be a lot more confident on the offensive end in Week 2. The Bears held on for a 24-17 victory over Austin Peay. UCA allowed a 75-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage, but QB Breylin Smith was solid throughout and I think he'll have his opportunities tonight as well. The UAB defense is going to bend here. And that means that the Blazers offense will be expected to run up this score. Central Arkansas is playing on just four days rest, so look for UAB to put the pressure on in the latter stages. This one definitely sets up as a "shootout," rather than a "chessmatch." I'm playing the over! T.M. Prediction: 37-20 UAB. |
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09-03-20 | Blue Jays -121 v. Red Sox | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 28 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* DESTROYER). Toronto is playing well. The Jays starting pitching has been decent, their bullpen play has been decent and their sluggers have come a long way since last season. Would they truly contend over a 160 game season? I'm not sure about that, but we're already just a few weeks away from the playoffs, which means that Toronto will be putting the hammer down each and every night. The Jays would be in the postseason if the playoffs started today. The Red Sox won't be in the playoffs. Boston is injured. The Red Sox have gotten terrible starting pitching, poor bullpen play and inconsistent production at the plate. Taijuan Walker is 3-2 with a 4.00 ERA after allowing four hits and striking out four over six scoreless vs. the Orioles on Saturday in a win for the Jays and I expect the newcomer to also "keep the pedal to the metal." Boston's Martin Perez is 2-3 with a 3.45 ERA, but he owns a 4.58 ERA and 1.27 WHIP as a starter. I'm giving Walker the big nod in this matchup and the Jays' line-up as well and that's going to be more than enough to tip the scales in their favor here. Lay it! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Blue Jays. |
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09-03-20 | Raptors v. Celtics | Top | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 27 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: RAPTORS (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). It's do or die time for Toronto here. Essentially anyways. Down 0-2, the Raptors' now need a new game-plan to handle the Celtics. This is the most adversity that the Raptors have faced since Round 2 last year when they overcame an 0-2 hole to beat the 76ers in seven games. I don't think the Raptors are going to get swept. They could even come back to win this series. What I am confident in though is that the Raptors are going to make some adjustments here to counter what they've seen so far from the C's. I'll also point out that Boston is just 5-7 ATS in its last 12 after holding its opponent to 100 points or more in its previous outing. I think Toronto finally finds a way in Game 3! T.M. Prediction: 111-104 Raptors. |
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09-02-20 | Avalanche v. Stars OVER 6 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -107 | 30 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avs/Stars OVER (10* U OF THE U). Colorado scored five goals in the first period in Game 5 and now it'll look to duplicate that success with another big effort here as it once again tries to stave off elimination. These goaltenders have been a disaster in this series and so have the defenses. Many will say the under is "due," to hit, but I don't this so. Colorado could have easily rolled over if it wanted to give up last time out, but clearly the Avs think they can get back into this one. To do that though Colorado will have to open things up like it did before and I definitely expect that to once again translate into offensive production. This number is low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 5-4 Colorado. |
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09-02-20 | Rangers v. Astros -1.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -104 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Astros RUN LINE (10* DOMINATOR). The massive talent discrepancy on the mound justifies in laying the 1.5 runs for the "pick em" price. Kolby Allard is 0-3 with a 8.32 ERA, most recently allowing two runs over 5.1 innings in a loss to the A's on Wednesday. Allard for the most part has been terrible and I believe he'll struggle in this difficult road venue. Cristian Javier is 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA and he most recently earned a win over the Angels on Tuesday by allowing three runs over six innings with five K's. Over 31 innings of work Javier has a sharp 31/11 K/W and he's the difference maker for me in this selection! T.M. Prediction: 7-2 Houston. |
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09-01-20 | Canucks +1.5 v. Golden Knights | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 27 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canucks (10* PUCK-LINE PUNISHER). Las Vegas is favored to win the West and move onto the Stanley Cup Finals, but I think it'll have its hands full here vs. this desperate Vancouver side. Clearly it's been a very successful season for Vancouver, but it won't be going down quietly. The Canucks won Game 2 by blocking 40 shots and I expect a similar effort here. I think the value here lies in laying a very reasonable price for 1.5 extra goals in our pocket! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Canucks. |
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09-01-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets -112 | Top | 78-80 | Win | 100 | 26 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets MONEY-LINE (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Jazz are mentally beaten down now and I think the Nuggets can smell the blood in the water. Denver has clearly been the better team in each of the last two games, making necessary adjustments to counter Utah's early successes and I expect that trend to continue in a big way here. Denver is now 7-2 ATS the last nine in this series, while Utah is interestingly just 2-9 ATS in its last 11 vs. clubs with winning SU records. Look for Murray and Jokic to dominate again! T.M. Prediction: 118-110 Denver. |
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09-01-20 | Islanders v. Flyers UNDER 5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Philadelphia is down 3-1. The Isles aren't going to try and do anything fancy here, instead they'll be able to calmly sit back and wait for the Flyers to make the first mistake. New York has been incredibly disciplined throughout the bubble and that's not going to change here. Philadelphia's offensive chances will be limited as well. I expect a hard-fought, lower-scoring under at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Flyers. |
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09-01-20 | Blue Jays -110 v. Marlins | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). The Blue Jays look to start a new win streak after finally falling to the Orioles at "home" yesterday afternoon. Toronto is expected to start Julian Merryweather today and he's 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA after dazzling in his first appearance vs. the Red Sox on August 26th, striking out three over two scoreless frames. Elieser Hernandez has been decent as well for Miami, but I think that the Jays' power hitters are going to feast in this park and during this series. All signs point to a winner of the "rocking chair" variety! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Blue Jays. |
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09-01-20 | G Pella +130 v. JJ Wolf | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: G. Pella (10* UNDERDOG OF THE WEEK). Jeffrey Wolf is making his Grand Slam debut here and I think he'll stumble vs. Guido Pella. Pella most recently lost in the third round at the Australian Open where he fell to Fabio Fognini. The 21-year-old WOlf has not played a match on the ATP tour but has won four titles on the Challenger Tour. Expect the step up in competition to be just too much for the youngster to handle today! T.M. Prediction: Straight sets. |
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08-31-20 | Stars v. Avalanche -135 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avalanche (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I like Colorado to fight tooth and nail here and extend this series after last night's 5-4 loss to the Stars. Dallas has exceeded everyone's expectations to this point, and I'm sure even its own. The Stars are primed for a classic letdown here in my opinion (note that Dallas is a poor 2-7 in its last nine after a four-games or longer unbeaten streak and just 3-6 in its lats nine after allowing four or more goals in a victory in its last outing. Expect the desperate Avlanche to take advantage and find a way to deliver at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Avs. |
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08-31-20 | Rockets -5.5 v. Thunder | Top | 100-104 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Houston Rockets (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Russell Westbrook is back and the Rockets won't let this golden opportunity go to put away the pesky Thunder for good. Houston annihilated OKC over the first two games, but the Thunder then "eeked out" two victories in Game's 3 and 4. But with Westbrook back in the line-up, the Rockets are just too deep and too talented on the offensive side for OKC to keep up with. Houston looked a lot better defensively last time out as well. The Rockets didn't play their best offensively last time out, but still won by 34 points. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: 120-108 Houston. |
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08-31-20 | Rays v. Yankees -136 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -136 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: New York Yankees (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Yanks are dealing with injury issues to sluggers, but they just took three straight over the Mets and with their ace on the monund, I like them to deliver the goods here vs. the AL East leading Rays. Tampa goes with Tyler Glasnow, who is 1-1 with a poor 5.14 ERA. He comes in off a win over the Orioles, but I think he's in the wrong place at the wrong time in this one. Cole is 4-1 with a 3.51 ERA and 0.81 WHIP. Cole comes in off his worst start in a long time, allowing three homers in a setback to the Braves. Starts like that have been few and far between for Cole though, who was brought to New York to dominate. Now Cole has a big chance to do just that at home vs. the division leader. I like Cole to be the main focal point of this contest and I think he's well worth the price of admission in this one! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Yanks. |
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08-30-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz UNDER 221 | Top | 119-107 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Jazz UNDER (9* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Nuggets will look to defend the perimeter and play to their strengths as they try to avoid defeat in this series. Denver will look to establish big man Nikola Jokic early and often today. Last time out the Nuggets held on for a 117-107 win and I think the extra time off here helps the Nuggets game-plan. Utah has been shooting the ball incredibly well to this point, but I think the extra few days off will in fact be a detriment to its chemistry. This one has "under" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 108-106 Denver. |
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08-30-20 | Avalanche v. Stars +1.5 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Stars PUCK LINE (6* TRADE-MARK). Colorado earned a 6-4 win in Game 3, but I like Dallas to at the very least, take this contest to extra time. The Stars had won five straight previous to that setback and I think they'll dig deep here and rebound. Losing Phillip Grubauer to injury isn't going to help the Avalanche over the long-term (or short) either. So as stated above, in a contest which I see being decided late, or even in extra time, I have no issues at all in laying this larger price for the extra 1.5 goals of insurance. T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Stars. |
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08-30-20 | Clippers v. Mavs +10.5 | Top | 111-97 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dallas Mavericks (10* TOMAHAWK!). The deck is stacked against Luca Doncic and the Mavericks here. And that's because Kristaps Porzingis is out, sidelined with injury. Doncic is capable of winning this game on his own, but he'll need his role players to step up and have their biggest contribution thus far. I don't think Doncic is going to pull off another outright miracle here, but the extra time off to heal up his ankle will help and I do expect the desperate Mavs to at the very least, keep this one close enough to comfortably cover with the large spread they've been afforded. Note that the Mavs are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine after allowing 150 points or more in a loss in their last outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 122-118 LA. |
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08-30-20 | Dodgers v. Rangers UNDER 9.5 | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rangers/Dodgers UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). While yesterday's game flew well above the posted number, I expect more of a duel in the finale of this interleague series. Tony Gonsolin is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and it's not because he hasn't played, it's because he's thrown 14.2 scoreless innings so far this season for the Dodgers, posting a 12/2 K/W in the process. I love Gonsolin to continue his progression here. Kyle Gibson is 1-2 with a 4.73 ERA so far and he'll be eager to return to form here after getting shelled for the A's in his last start (note though that Gibson is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in three starts vs. NL teams this year.) Additionally note that Texas has seen the total go under the number in eight of its last 12 after allowing seven or more runs in a home loss in its last outing. This number is a little high! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Dodgers. |
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08-30-20 | Indians v. Cardinals OVER 8 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Indians OVER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). While yesterday's game stayed well under the number in the Indians' 2-1 victory, I believe the finale of this interleague series is going to fly over the number sooner, rather than later. Both Civale and Wainwright have been sharp for their respective clubs, but note that St. Louis has seen the total fly over the number in ten of its last 12 interleague home games after scoring one or less runs in a loss in its previous outing. This number is a little low! T.M. Prediction: 7-5 St. Louis. |
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08-30-20 | Celtics v. Raptors OVER 216 | Top | 112-94 | Loss | -102 | 27 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors/Celtics OVER (10* TRADE-MARK). Yes these are two of the top defenses in the league, but I expect a wide open affair here. Toronto put up some big offensive numbers in their sweep over the Nets and I expect the defending champs to push the pace from start to finish. Boston can't sit back and hope to "out defense" the Raptors in this series, the Celtics will instead have to also try to dictate the tempo. I expect a wide open affair. Finally note that the Raptors have seen the total go over the number in seven of their last ten playoff games following a three days or longer break. This number is a little low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 116-110 Toronto. |
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08-30-20 | Celtics v. Raptors -2 | 112-94 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: RAPTORS (8* MONEY-MAKER). Kyle Lowry has been given the green light to play in this series and I believe the extra few days off in this one is going to highly benefit the defending champs. Boston is filled with great talent, but beating the Ben Simmon-less 76ers is one thing and getting past Toronto is obviously quite another. I think Toronto has the big men to easily slow down Jason Tatum and I like the role players of the Raptors better as well. Expect Toronto to draw first blood in this series and lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: 116-110 Toronto. |
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08-29-20 | Golden Knights v. Canucks +1.5 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -147 | 26 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canucks PUCK LINE (10* PUCK LINE PLAY OF MONTH). After Game 2's 5-2 victory, I think the Canucks have the "blue print" now to take out the Golden Knights. Vancouver blocked 40 shots in the victory and Knights' netminder Robin Lehner looked very shaky. Vancouver also won 66.2 percent of its playoffs in Game 2. Additionally note that Vancouver is interestingly 22-11-0 when outshot by its opponent, while the Knights are interstingly just 4-9-3 in their last 16 when their opponent scored first in their last outing. Vancouver is second in the bubble in power play goals and I think it keeps the pressure on again here. Outright win? Maybe, but in a contest which I do see being decided late or in extra time, I'm going to lay the price for the extra 1.5 goals of insurance. T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Canucks. |
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08-29-20 | Bill Algeo v. Ricardo Lamas UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Algeo/Lamas UNDER 2.5 RNDS (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Ricardo Lamas against Bill Algeo in a featherweight bout and I'm expecting some "fireworks." Alego is 13-4, but he's making his UFC debut here and clearly he'll want to leave an impression. Lamas is coming off a KO/TKO loss to Calvin Kattar so the pressure is on the veteran. With these two hungry fighters looking for an explosive result, look for this fight to end sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: Quick stoppage by TKO/KO or submission. |
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08-29-20 | Giants +1.5 v. Diamondbacks | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 6 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Giants RUN LINE (8* U OF THE U). Analysis posted shortly. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. |
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08-29-20 | Alessio Di Chirico -115 v. Zak Cummings | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Alessio Di Chirico (10* UFC FIGHT OF THE WEEK). Alessio "Manzo" Di Chirico is 12-4. Di Chirico is the superior wrestler to Cummings and I think that's going to play a big factor here. Di Chirico comes in off a decision loss to Makhmud Muradov, while Cummings fell to Omari Akhmedov. Chirico's superior striking and wrestling is the difference in this one, lay the short price! T.M. Prediction: KO/SUB/DECISION. |
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08-29-20 | Thunder v. Rockets -5 | Top | 80-114 | Win | 100 | 22 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Whether Russell Westbrook plays or not for Houston, I like the Rockets to find a way to get the job done here after losing the last two games of this series. Houston annihilated the Thunder in Game's 1 and 2, but OKC has won the next two in two very tight affairs, in OT and then by three points in Game 4. Dennis Schroeder has been key in the Thunder's two wins, but I have a hard time seeing lightning strike a third time. And note that the Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last ten after back-to-back ATS/SU losses. I'm laying the points and expecting a rout! T.M. Prediction: 120-110 Houston. |
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08-29-20 | Indians v. Cardinals -119 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -119 | 17 h 11 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cardinals (10* MONEY-MAKER). I love the home side to bounce back this afternoon after yesterday's humbling 14-2 setback. The visitors go with the shaky Carlos Carrasco, who is 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA and who has failed to go more than 4 1/3's innings in his last three starts, allowing 16 hits, nine walks and ten runs in that span. Jack Flaherty though is 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA for St. Louis and after St. Louis comes in having dropped three straight, I believe he's going to help his team back into the win column. Most recently Flaherty comes in off five scoreless vs. the Royals. And finally note, St. Louis is 7-2 in its last nine after allowing ten or more runs in a loss in its last outing. Everything points to a swift response form the home side this afternoon! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Cardinals. |
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08-28-20 | Padres v. Rockies -102 | 10-4 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Colorado Rockies (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). The Padres have won eight of their past ten games, but after playing a double-header at home yesterday I think they're going to stumble here in this difficult venue. Kyle Freeland has been dominant vs. the Padres throughout his career going 3-3 with a 3.60 ERA. I like the home side here! T.M. Prediction: 8-4 Rockies. |
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08-28-20 | Cubs v. Reds +1.5 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: REDS RUN-LINE (8* DESTROYER). Short on time today because of all the craziness going on in the Sporting World, so I'll keep this short and sweet. The Cubs are just 5-9 since winning 13 of their first 16. The Reds broke a four-game slide by sweeping yesterday's double-header with the Brewers. I think these starters a "wash." The value is the REDS on the RUN LINE! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Reds. |
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08-28-20 | Royals v. White Sox -140 | Top | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: White Sox (10* TRADE-MARK). Reynaldo Lopez is 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA, but he enters off his best start of the year vs. the Cubs last Saturday, allowing two earned runs over 3.1 innings. Fortunately for Lopez he faces the anemic Royals and his line-up is red hot right now, leading the AL in home runs. All things considered, I believe this to be the very definition of "great line value!" Lay it! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 White Sox. |
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08-27-20 | Pirates v. Cardinals UNDER 7 | Top | 4-3 | Push | 0 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Pirates UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Pittsburgh comes in off a 10-3 loss to the White Sox yesterday afternoon, while St. Louis had the day off. This is a make up game for an earlier postponement. The Cards have to be feeling confident here with Kwang Hyun Kim, who is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA so far. Kim threw six shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Reds on Saturday. Cody Ponce gets the nod for the Pirates and he's 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA. Ponce makes his first start of the year here, but he's reportedly look great the Pirates' alternate training site. I have a hard time seeing the offensively challenged visiting side mustering much offense here, this number is too high! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Cards. |
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08-26-20 | Yankees +105 v. Braves | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Yankees (10* TRADE-MARK). This is the second game of the double-header and it will feature New York's Masahario Tanaka vs. Atlanta's Max Fried. Tanaka is 0-1 with a 4.60 ERA and Fried is 4-0 with a 1.32 ERA. Tanaka is throwing on seven days rest and he's posted double-digit victories for The Evil Empire over his first six campaigns for them. Fried has been fantastic, but he now faces a next to fully healthy Yanks' line-up, with Aaron Judge back in slugging as well. I think Fried's numbers are unsustainable here and I like Tanaka to bounce back after a rough outing last time out vs. the Rays. T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Yanks. |
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08-26-20 | Islanders v. Flyers OVER 5 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 115 | 6 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Philadelphia came out and laid an egg in its Game 1 vs. the Islanders, losing 4-0. Philadelphia has struggled with this matchup all season and if it doesn't make adjustments immediately, this series is going to quickly get away from it. The Flyers are a well coached team which was one of the best on both ends of the ice this season. The Islanders have arguably been the best team in the playoffs to this point, but mental regression at some point is going to happen. From a situational stand point, I absolutely believe this one sets up as a higher-scoring affair, but also note that the Flyers have seen the total go over in eight of their last 12 after allowing four or more goals in a shutout loss in their previous game. All signs do indeed point to the "over" as the right call in Game 2! T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Flyers. |
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08-25-20 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9.5 | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: D-Backs/Rockies UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Rockies enter off a 3-2 win last night and I think another low-scoring "under" is in the cards on Tuesday night as well. German Marquez is 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA and he comes in off a very uncharacteristicly poor start, getting rocked for ten earned runs off ten hits over five innings vs. the Astros on Thursday. It was one of the worst starts of his career and I'm not reading too much into it. Alex Young is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA for the Diamondbacks and he so far has nine K's over eight innings of work as a starters. With "Mad-Bum" still injured, Young has an opportunity to further showcase his potential and I expect him to make the most of it. This number is high, I'm hammering the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Arizona. |
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08-25-20 | Mavs +6.5 v. Clippers | 111-154 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Dallas Mavericks (8* SLAM-DUNK). It wouldn't be too difficult to write a convincing argument for either team. Each is filled with exceptional talent and on any given night, either of these clubs can win. Dallas won in OT on a last second three-pointer from Luca Doncic in Game 4 to even up this series and that was without star teammate Kristaps Porzingis on the floor. And whether Porzingis plays here or not, I do indeed believe that the "momentum" that the Mavericks have created is real and I like Doncic and company to ride that wave of confidence to another victory here. Straight up? Very possibly, but note that the Mavericks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 125 points or more in their previous game (note that the Clips are a poor 2-6 ATS in their last eight after scoring 125 points or more in their previous outing.) I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 120-114 Dallas. |
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08-25-20 | Bruins v. Lightning -104 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lightning (10* BODY-CHECK). These teams are evenly matched. Tampa looked better as Game 1 went on and now it's out for revenge as it looks to avoid an 0-2 hole. The goaltenders are a wash in this series, so let's throw that factor out the window completely. Tampa went 4-1 against Boston in the regular season and despite nothing having Steve Stamkos in the line-up, I'll point out that the Bolts are still 7-2 in their last nine after a one goal defeat. I'm banking on the "hungrier" team getting the job done in Game 2! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Bolts. |
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08-25-20 | Red Sox v. Blue Jays -118 | Top | 9-7 | Loss | -118 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blue Jays (10* DESTROYER). Toronto comes in off a big win in Tampa and I like it to keep the momentum rolling here. Boston is just 9-20 and even after having Monday off, I think the Red Sox are in trouble here. I also give a big nod to Chase Anderson in this matchup, who is 0-0 with a 2.79 ERA and eager to earn his first win for his new club. His counterpart is Kyle Hart, who is 0-1 with an 11.12 ERA. Note that Hart has allowed seven walks over just 5 2/3's innings in his first two major league starts. I love Anderson to go deep into the latter frames and for Toronto to dominate from start to finish! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Jays. |
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08-25-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets +3 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* TRADE-MARK). Honestly, I'm surprised at how well Utah has played against Denver. Donovan Mitchell has been the best player on the floor in this series, but the Nuggets' Jamal Murray has also been fantastic. So far Rudy Gobert has done a great job on guarding Nikola Jokic, but with their backs against the wall, I think that the Nuggets will perform their best thus far on both ends of the court and find a way to extend this series another game. The numbers/trends/stats support that theory as well, as note that the Nuggets are still 5-2 ATS the last seven in this series, while the Jazz are a terrible 4-16-2 ATS in their last 22 when playing the role of favorite? Outright victory?! Of course, but why not grab the points as insurance! T.M. Prediction: 114-107 Denver. |
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08-24-20 | Stars v. Avalanche -158 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -158 | 30 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avalanche (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Stars shocked the Avs in Game 1, but I believe that Colorado will make the necessary adjustments here and even this series up at 1-1. Colorado actually outshot Dallas in that one, 31-30. But after four straight victories, I believe the Stars finall stumble here. And despite losing to Dallas last time out, I'll point out that the Avs are still 5-1 in their last six vs. the Central division. Colorado has averaged more goals than any team since the re-start and it's already followed up its previous two defeats with victories immediately after. Look for this trend to continue and lay the price with confidence! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Avs. |
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08-24-20 | A's v. Rangers +130 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 130 | 28 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Texas Rangers (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Oakland is 20-9 and has the best record in the AL at the halfway point of the season. The A's head to Texas for a four game series and I think they'll suffer a classic letdown here vs. the Rangers' "ace." Lance Lynn is 3-0 with a 1.37 ERA and he most recently enters off a no-decision to the Padres on Wednesday, allowing tow runs and striking out six over seven innings. Jesus Luzardo (2-0, 3.67) went six scoreless vs. the D-Backs in his last outing, but note that the A's are just 2-7 in their last nine following an extra innings home victory in its previous outing (won 5-4 in ten frames over the Angels on Sunday.) I expect Lynn to be the focal point of this contest! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Rangers. |
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08-24-20 | Rockets v. Thunder UNDER 220.5 | Top | 114-117 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets/Thunder UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Thunder are down 2-1 in this series after winning Game 3 by a score of 119-107. OKC looked a lot better on the defensive end and I believe the team will now "double down" with its effort in that department as it looks to duplicate that with another blue-print performance here. The Rockets were just 15 of 50 from three-point range, a testament to the perimeter adjustments that the Thunder made after Game 2. OKC also looked to establish its players in the pain, as it went to the free-throw line for 34 attempts, making 23. This is a "must win" for OKC again, so I look for it to try and slow this one down and mirror its game-plan from the Game 2 victory. This number is definitely high, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 107-104 Houston. |
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08-23-20 | Bruins -104 v. Lightning | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 28 h 59 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bruins (10* MONEY-MAKER). Boston has gone 4-4 in the bubble, including its seeding games. The Bruins didn't take their first three games all that seriously though, so that record is skewed. The Bolts are 6-2 in the bubble, but I think the Presidents Cup Trophy winners will find a way to get the job done tonight. Pastrnak is back for the Bruins and in just the one game he's played he's already made an impact. The Lightning made it past Columbus without Hedman and Stamkos, but I can't see them getting past Boston tonight, who appears to now be trending in the correct direction. This is a great price! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Bruins. |
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08-23-20 | Raptors v. Nets UNDER 217 | Top | 150-122 | Loss | -103 | 26 h 15 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors/Nets UNDER (10* TRADE-MARK). Down 3-0 and completely demoralized, I believe the Nets are going to simply "go through the motions" this evening. The Raptors have a 3-0 lead and I think that they'll go up big early and then clamp down defensively. If Brooklyn had even won a single game to this point, I may like the over in this fourth game, but with zero hope of winning this series, all signs point to the Raptors controlling and dictating, rather than pushing the pace. I'm hammering the under! T.M. Prediction: 112-100 Raptors. |
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08-23-20 | Marlins v. Nationals -155 | Top | 3-9 | Win | 100 | 20 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nationals (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). After yesterday's 5-3 loss, I like the defending champs to dig deep here and find a way to win in the finale vs. the lowly Fish. This series shifts back to the Nation's capital. The Marlins win yesterday also came at a cost, as catcher Francisco Cervelli was lost to a concussion. The Marlins go with rookie right-hander Humbert Mejia, who is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA, while the Nationals go with Anibal Sanchez, who is 0-3 with an 8.50 ERA, but who has a big opportunity to bounce back here vs. a team he's dominated throughout his career, going 3-2 with a 3.35 ERA in eight career starts vs. the Marlins. Expect Washington to respond! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Nationals. |
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08-22-20 | Astros +109 v. Padres | Top | 2-13 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Astros (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Houston lost 4-3 last night, but I think it'll find a way to get back into the winners circle on Saturday. Brandon Bielak is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA and he's easily been the biggest bright spot in the Astros rotation this season. Most recently he allowed one run off one hit with four K's over six frames in a 2-1 win over the Rockies. Zach Davies is 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA and he comes in off a win over the lowly Rangers, allowing three runs over five innings. Davies has been decent so far no doubt, but I give the slight nod to Bielak and in a situation like that, I think the Astros are the correct call! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Astros. |
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08-22-20 | Angels +132 v. A's | 4-3 | Win | 132 | 20 h 25 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Angels (8* TOP DECK DOMINATOR). I like the Angels to pull off the upset here after Friday's 5-3 series opening loss. Chris Bassitt is 2-0 with a 2.93 ERA for the A's and it's difficult to say too many negative things about him, I simply feel that he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here. Griffin Canning is 0-3 with a 4.70 ERA for LA and clearly he won't be lacking for motivation here as he looks to "get off the schneid." I'll point out as well that LA is 6-2 in its last eight after a two runs or greater loss in which it scored three runs or less in; all signs point to an upset! T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Angels. |
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08-22-20 | Pacers +5 v. Heat | Top | 115-124 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Indiana Pacers (10* MONEY-MAKER). Miami went 3-1 vs. Indiana in the regular season and now it's up 2-0 in this series. The Heat are playing at a very high level right now and a "letdown" is about imminent in my opinion. The Blazers also appeared unbeatable until their eventual letdown in their Game 2 vs. the Lakers and I think an identical situation is going to occur here for the Heat as well. Miami is also a poor 2-5 ATS in its last seven when playing on just one days rest and only 7-20 ATS in its last 27 after an ATS victory, while Indiana is 6-1-1 ATS in its last eight following an ATS loss and 12-4 ATS in its last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in its previous outing. Outright win?! Of course! That said, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 108-107 Pacers. |
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08-21-20 | Rockies v. Dodgers OVER 8.5 | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockies/Dodgers OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). I look for this total to fly over the number sooner, rather than later. The visitors go with Jon Gray, who is 1-2 with a 5.74 ERA and who comes in off his first win of the year, allowing three runs over seven innings vs. the lowly Rangers on Sunday. Gray though conceded two home runs and three earned runs over the first four innings, before settling down. The home side counters with Walker Buehler, who is 0-0 with a 5.21 ERA. Buehler looks terrible in the early going and I don't think he's going to be able to just "throw a switch" here. Note that he was shelled for five runs over 4.2 innings in a fortunate no-decision to the Angels on Saturday. Recent form of these two "gas can" starters points to the OVER as the right move in this one! T.M. Prediction: 9-5 Dodgers. |
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08-21-20 | Rangers v. Mariners +109 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 109 | 26 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mariners (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Seattle Mariners have a worse record than the Texas Rangers, but I think they should in fact be the ones favored here. Texas is terrible right now, having lost five straight. The Rangers are in a transition mode right now , as they make some major roster moves, including putting outfielder Willie Calhoun and shortstop Elvis Andrus on the 10-day injured list. Kolby Allard is 0-1 with 5.25 ERA for Texas, while Nick Margevicius is 0-1 with a 3.14 ERA for the Mariners this year, coming off a hard-luck loss to the Astros after holding them to two runs over six frames. T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Mariners. |
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08-21-20 | Clippers v. Mavs +5 | Top | 130-122 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* PLAYOFF GOY). Dallas has both of its super stars performing at a very high level now, much better than what LA is getting out of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Clippers have injuries. Patrick Beverely is listed as questionable for this one and if he does play, one has to wonder what his form will be? I think it's also interesting to note that the Clippers committed 15 turnovers in Game 2 and they were unable to take advantage of Luca Doncic being hampered with foul trouble and only playing 28 minutes. I think Dallas is the better team right now. T.M. Prediction: 117-113 Mavericks. |
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08-21-20 | Flyers v. Canadiens +116 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canadiens (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I think the Habs will bounce back here and force this series to a decisive Game 7. The Flyers have been terribly inconsistent in this series and I expect that trend to continue here. I think Carter Hart and Carey Price are a "wash." Note though that the Habs are 14-7 in their last 21 after scoring five or more goals in a two goals or larger victory. Hold onto your hats boys, this series is heading for an exciting Game 7! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Habs. |
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08-21-20 | Celtics v. 76ers UNDER 216 | Top | 102-94 | Win | 100 | 23 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics/76ers UNDER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Philadelphia looked competitive in its Game 1 loss to Boston, but it got slaughtered in its Game 2 setback. The 76ers are struggling with offensive consistency right now and I think that'll again be the case today. Without Ben Simmons running the show for the 76ers, it's going to be impossible for Philly to climb out of this one. This series is about to turn very ugly as far as the sportsmanship and I believe that's going to translate into a slower-paced affair in Game 3. This number is high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 108-100 Boston. |
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08-20-20 | Stars -122 v. Flames | Top | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 29 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dallas Stars (10* TRADE-MARK). The Stars have slowly been playing a lot better of late. Dallas domianted in the regular season, not with its offense, but with its tight and gritty defensive play. The Flames are starting to get worn down here and I think they'll stumble after losing Game 5. Dallas' goalie Anton Khudobin is 3-3 with a 2.41 GAA and I think he'll get the better of his counterpart Cam Talbot, who is just 3-6-1 with a 3.64 GAA lifetime vs. Calgary. Lay the short price! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Dallas. |
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08-20-20 | Blazers v. Lakers OVER 229 | Top | 88-111 | Loss | -107 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
TT.M. Selection: Blazers/Lakers OVER (10*). The Lakers were one of the best defensive clubs in the regular season. Clearly LA doesn't lack scoring power, but after its humbling Game 1 loss, clearly it's going to have to get out and push the pace from start to finish in this contest. Expect the Lakers to go to big man AD early and often, which will in turn open things up for the King to operate. The Blazers on the other hand are 7-2 so far in the bubble and they've been adaptable so far, a big reason behind their success in my opinion. This one has the feel of a "run and gun shootout," rather than a grind it out defensive affair again; this number is way to low! T.M. Prediction: 126-120 Lakers. |
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08-20-20 | Red Sox v. Orioles OVER 9.5 | Top | 7-1 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: RedSox/Orioles OVER (10*). I had a play on the Red Sox last night as they finally broke out of their losing slide with a 6-3 upset home win over the Phillies. Now the Red Sox look to make it two in a row vs the lowly Orioles, who will be eager to atone for a 5-2 home loss to the Jays yesterday afternoon. I'll point out that the Orioles have seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of their last nine after scoring two runs or less in a home loss in their previous outing. This number is low, hammer the over! T.M. Prediction: 8-4 Red Sox. |
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08-20-20 | Magic v. Bucks -12.5 | 96-111 | Win | 100 | 25 h 45 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10*). The Bucks looked flat in Game 1 obviously. I fully expect Giannis Antetokounmpo (who had 31 points and 17 boards in Game 1), to put his team on his back and dominate from start to finish. The Bucks were 12-4 this year off a loss in the regular season and they won 12 of those contests by an average of 14.2 points. Milwaukee is also 11-3 ATS in its last 14 following a SU loss of more than ten points. Lay the points, expect a rout! T.M. Prediction: 127-100 Milwaukee. |
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08-20-20 | Thunder +2.5 v. Rockets | 98-111 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 15 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Thunder (8*). I think the Thunder are the "hungrier" dog in this fight after their 123-108 Game 1 loss to the Rockets. Chris Paul was still a stand out for the Thunder, finishing 20 points and ten boards. But note that the Rockets are just 2-4 ATS in their last six vs. the Northwest Division, while the Thunder are still 5-1 ATS their last six in this series. OKC won two of three in the regular season series and I expect it to bounce back handially here. That said, grab the short points! T.M. Prediction: 115-110 OKC. |
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