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4 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 30, 2024
8:02 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 1:59 PM EST
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TUE, APR 30, 2024
9:32 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 2:02 PM EST
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TUE, APR 30, 2024
9:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 2:07 PM EST
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MON, APR 29, 2024
6:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:37 AM EST
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MON, APR 29, 2024
7:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 9:05 AM EST
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MON, APR 29, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
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MON, APR 29, 2024
8:32 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
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MON, APR 29, 2024
9:38 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:48 AM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
1:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The likely loss of Robinson to an ankle injury is massive for the Knicks. Robinson was a menace on the glass in games one and two and gave the Knicks a legitimate option to harass Embiid when Hartenstein left the floor. With Robinson missing the entire second half, the Knicks' advantage on the glass disappeared. Game three was the first game of the series the Sixers won the rebounding battle, 36-32. Brunson broke out for 39 points but the Knicks bench had its worst game in game three as the Sixers seemed to focus in on the likes of Brogdanovic and McBride. Embiid and Tyrese Maxey continue to look for support and may have found some in Oubre in game three with his 15 points. The Sixers have a great opportunity to knot the series at two games apiece today and will do so with the Knicks bench taking a major hit without Robinson.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:43 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 4:15 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
2:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
I will take the Bombers running up against a rookie righty in the series finale. Yankees starter Stroman has a good track record against the Brewers and has been effective in his brief tenure with the Yankees thus far. The Yankees have been road warriors thus far with Friday's loss just their fifth on the road this season. The veteran middle of the order, particularly Soto and Judge, should get good swings against Myers on Sunday and help power the Yankees to victory. The two teams are nearly even in the bullpen, each ranked in the top five in bullpen ERA. Runs will be tough to come by in the final few innings so I'm leaning on the Yankees with the edge of Stroman facing the rookie righty.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:50 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 5:53 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
4:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Taijuan Walker's first start of the season comes at the right time, as the Phillies are red-hot. The offense is consistently scoring 5+ runs, so he'll have run support. This bullpen is top 10 in FIP and WAR, so they can shut the door behind him. This is why Walker's initial outing of 2024 will be a multi-run win. Michael King has been walking batters at one of the league's highest clips all season, which is why two of his past three opponents have scored more than five runs against him. San Diego's bullpen is mediocre. Roll with the Phillies to win.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:53 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 7:14 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
5:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Canucks, if they’re going to survive this series without Demko, have two strategies to choose from going forward. They can either be aggressive on the offensive end of the ice and hope that they can beat Saros enough to make up for any potential miscues on the defensive end. We saw that fail to work out in Game 2 as they fell behind early and never caught up in the loss. The alternative was what we saw in Game 3, where the Canucks were outshot badly but took advantage of a pair of power play goals to earn a low-scoring victory. DeSmith was solid in Game 3 but it’s tough to rely on him turning in that kind of performance on a night in, night out basis. With that in mind, you have to lean toward the Predators, feeding off the home crowd, to capitalize on a couple of miscues to even this series up heading back west.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:48 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:31 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
7:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Red Sox have won four of their last seven games. They have hit the ball well against left-handers and Wicks has struggled on the mound for the Cubs, giving up eight runs in his last three starts. He gave up 11 runs in his last three road starts and will have a hard time slowing down the Red Sox in this game. The Cubs will struggle offensively in this game because Houck has done a good job on the mound for the Red Sox, giving up only nine runs in five starts. He gave up one run in two career starts against the Cubs and will keep their offense in check once again. Go with Boston to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:56 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 10:07 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
9:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Timberwolves have won four of their last five games and five of their last seven road games. They are playing very well offensively, scoring 117 points per game while making over 48 percent of their shots in the playoffs. They’ve also done well at the charity stripe, making 88 percent of their free throws. Their rebounding has been very good and they grabbed more than 12 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, so expect them to get a lot of extra-scoring chances in this game. The Suns aren’t very good defensively and they haven’t played well in this series, giving up 120 points or more in two of their three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Timberwolves in this game. The Suns have lost three straight games and three straight home games. They aren’t playing well offensively and averaged less than 100 points per game in their first three games. Their ball movement hasn’t been good and their rebounding has fallen off as well, so don’t expect them to get a lot of extra-scoring chances in this game. They’ve also been careless with the ball, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Timberwolves, who average more than eight steals per game. The Timberwolves were one of the best defensive teams in the league during the regular season and they’ve played better in the playoffs, holding Phoenix to 99 points per game, so expect them to keep their offense in check.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/29/2024 AT 12:49 AM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
1:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
Orlando has to play its best basketball to win again in game four, and while it won't win by double digits, I do believe it can cover the two-point spread. Cleveland didn't put up much of a fight in game three, and while it should compete better today, it won't be enough. Like they did in the first two games, the Magic kept the Cavaliers under their shooting average from long range. However, in game three, they easily dominated on the boards and kept Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen from scoring too many easy buckets at the rim. The return of Jalen Suggs was crucial, as he added 24 points on offense and helped make Mitchell (6-for-16) more uncomfortable than he was in the first two meetings. I don't expect too much to change in game four, with the Magic bullying the Cavaliers on their home floor to even up the series.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:08 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 4:01 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
4:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
St Louis has won 10 of its last 15 games played at Citi Field in the Big Apple against New York. St Louis has struggled a bit at the plate but on the mound has a 4.11 team ERA, which is not the best, but its ace on the staff will be on the mound Saturday. St Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray has had a strong beginning to his season, allowing 14 hits and just two runs in 16.1 innings pitched, with the Cardinals winning two of his three starts. The only loss St. Louis has suffered with Gray on the mound was 2-0 to Milwaukee. New York starting pitcher Adrian Houser has been inconsistent in four starts. The right-hander allowed a combined three runs in two starts but in the other two starts, allowed a combined 13 runs in 9 Innings pitched. New York has lost three of the four games that Houser has started this season.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:16 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 7:30 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
5:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Lightning look to avoid a sweep but this series has been one-sided and I see the Panthers dominating this game on both ends of the ice. The Panthers, who have scored 11 goals in the series, should pile on the goals with Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit the Lightning offense with Gustav Forsling, Brandon Montour, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game to sweep the series with a strong performance on the road.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:55 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 8:17 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
I fully expect the Bruins to wave the goal tandem, at least for this series and have Jeremy Swayman in net on Saturday night. Swayman has had the Leafs number this season with five straight wins and a dazzling near-96 percent save percentage in the two playoff games. The Bruins have dominated special teams in the series, scoring on 50% of their power play opportunities while only allowing one goal in 11 penalty-killing opportunities. Captain Marchand has once again done his job and is completely in the heads of the Maple Leafs heading into game four. The veteran winger has been an expert at this throughout his career and will certainly continue to agitate the Leafs in game four. The Bruins have done a lot of this damage without a big series from leading scorer David Pastrnak, who has just one goal thus far, and he is likely a timebomb that will soon go off. Ride with the Bs until the Maple Leafs can solve Swayman.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:57 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:10 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Denver Nuggets know how to win playoff games. Denver has won all three games and game three was their best performance of this series. This is not a good sign for the Lakers. The Nuggets are 5-0 in their last five playoff road games. While James and Davis have been solid, they don’t have the depth to beat this Nuggets squad as seen in game three. Aaron Gordon dropped 29 points for Denver. The Nuggets continue to dominate the boards. They have out-rebounded the Lakers in all three games including 51 boards compared to only 38 by the Lakers on Thursday. Los Angeles has not been able to score enough points in this series despite shooting 49% due to the rebounding margin. The Nuggets have held the Lakers to an average of 102 points in the series. They have now beaten the Lakers in 11 straight meetings.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:11 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:30 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Suarez (4-0, 1.36 ERA) has been the best pitcher on arguably the best starting staff in the majors. He shut down the Reds Monday night over seven innings of a 7-0 win in Cincinnati, allowing only two hits with a walk and five strikeouts. Suarez's current scoreless streak is the longest for a Phillies pitchers since another lefty, Cliff Lee, authored one that lasted 30 2/3 innings from Aug. 17-Sept. 10, 2011. Like Lee, Suarez succeeds more by mixing pitches instead of overpowering hitters. Suarez enters this game with a 2-0 record in five career outings against the Padres, two of them starts. He owns a 2.65 ERA in 17 innings, which doesn't include a win and save in the 2022 National League Championship Series.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:27 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:12 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
9:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Jordan Hicks has not allowed more than two runs in a start this season. After three home starts, he has a 1.80 ERA. He is the most reliable force in this game and the reason that the Giants will have a lead after six innings. Pittsburgh's Martin Perez has been getting tagged lately (seven runs allowed in his last two starts), and the Giants have a .257 team batting average against lefties. Expect this offense to score a few runs early. San Francisco will hold on late against a slumping offense.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:33 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 12:17 AM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
10:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Golden Knights have won five of their last six games and six of their last seven home games. They are playing well offensively and scored 15 goals in their last four home games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Stars have done a good job of killing penalties but they’re not playing well defensively, giving up seven goals in their last two games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Golden Knights in this game. The Stars have lost two straight games and three of their last five overall. They have struggled offensively and scored only six goals in their last three games. They have done a better job on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. The Golden Knights have killed over 79 percent of their penalties and they’re playing well defensively, giving up eight goals in their last three games, so expect them to keep Dallas’ offense in check. Go with Vegas to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:52 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 3:12 AM EST
8 DAYS AGO
FRI, APR 26, 2024
1:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Lugo has been outstanding thus far with four quality starts of his five starts. He's kept the ball on the ground, thus avoiding big innings despite giving up 30 hits in 31 innings of work. He will benefit from a Tigers team that has not hit the ball well at home and keep them in the park thanks to the daunting dimensions at Comerica Park as well as the ability to keep the ball on the ground. The Royals have shown surprising pop despite a relatively no-name lineup this season. They have 28 home runs but, more importantly, they can generate runs with a lineup that has some speed to complement the power. Olson has yet to win a game this season, has a WHIP of 1.45, and has given up more hits than innings pitched thus far. Look for the Royals to generate runs with speed and execution and Lugo to once again stay out of the big inning.
PICK MADE ON 4/26/2024 AT 8:20 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/26/2024 AT 4:15 PM EST
8 DAYS AGO
FRI, APR 26, 2024
5:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
These teams have clashed seven times since November. Indiana is 5-2, including a 2-0 home record, because they've scored more than 120 points in all but one of those meetings. Considering that the Bucks have only scored more than 115 points once in April (117 on April 10), this game does not bode well for them. As is, Milwaukee has plenty of issues on the road, hence their 18-22 (16-24-0 ATS) record in away games. With a cold offense, no Giannis Antetokounmpo, and a defense that can't contain the Pacers, the Bucks are in danger. Milwaukee's weak offensive rebounding also doesn't challenge Indiana's awful defensive rebounding, an area where they could get points back. Take the Pacers to win by more than five points again now that this series is in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
PICK MADE ON 4/26/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/26/2024 AT 9:36 PM EST
8 DAYS AGO
FRI, APR 26, 2024
7:37 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
If Demko was healthy for this game, the Canucks would be favored and likely would be up 2-0 in the series. Instead, he’s banged up and coach Rick Tocchet has said that DeSmith is going to be between the pipes for this contest. We saw how he struggled in the opener, stopping 12 of 15 shots before the empty net goal that closed the scoring. Vancouver was down a goal 74 seconds into the game and never managed to get even the rest of the way. With the backup goaltender between the pipes, Vancouver can’t be as freewheeling offensively as they usually are. Look for Nashville to feed off their home crowd and take Game 3 to earn the series lead.
PICK MADE ON 4/26/2024 AT 8:35 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/26/2024 AT 10:57 PM EST
8 DAYS AGO
FRI, APR 26, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been at their best but this is a great spot to gain some confidence against the worst squad in baseball. The Chicago White Sox are rarely winning games, dropping nine of their last ten games. They could be on the way to 110 defeats this season. The Rays have Zach Eflin on the mound. The veteran has been dominant, posting 12.1 scoreless innings in his last two performances including a gem against the Yankees. He has conceded zero or one run in three of his last four outings. Chris Flexen has been shaky. He has been solid out of the 'pen but has surrendered 13 runs in 13.1 innings in his three starts this season.
PICK MADE ON 4/26/2024 AT 8:16 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/26/2024 AT 10:57 PM EST
8 DAYS AGO
FRI, APR 26, 2024
9:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Phillies have won eight of their last 10 games and three of their last five road games. They are playing well offensively and scored 17 runs in their last three road games. They will play well offensively in this game because they’ve hit the ball well against right-handers and Musgrove has been shaky on the mound in recent starts, giving up 10 runs in his last three starts. He gave up six runs in his last start against the Phillies and will have a hard time slowing them down in this game. The Padres have lost two of their last three home games. They struggled offensively during that stretch, scoring only six runs. Their offensive struggles will continue in this game because Nola has been dominant on the mound in recent starts, giving up five runs in his last four starts. He gave up four runs in his last two starts against the Padres and will keep their offense in check once again.
PICK MADE ON 4/26/2024 AT 8:24 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 12:51 AM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
12:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Berrios (4-0, 0.85 ERA) hasn't allowed a run in his last three outings covering 19 2/3 innings. His overall scoreless-innings streak stands at 21 2/3 innings. After posting three consecutive wins, Berrios is off to the best start of his career. In 21 career starts against the Royals, Berrios is 7-5 with a 4.72 ERA, most recently going seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits with seven strikeouts in a 5-2 win on Sept. 10, 2023. Berrios has held Salvador Perez to a .200 average with just three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- in 40 at-bats. Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA) will take the ball for Kansas City today. The left-hander recorded just five outs while matching a career high with seven runs allowed on nine hits in a 9-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:12 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 4:13 PM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
2:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Berrios (4-0, 0.85 ERA) hasn't allowed a run in his last three outings covering 19 2/3 innings. His overall scoreless-innings streak stands at 21 2/3 innings. After posting three consecutive wins, Berrios is off to the best start of his career. In 21 career starts against the Royals, Berrios is 7-5 with a 4.72 ERA, most recently going seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits with seven strikeouts in a 5-2 win on Sept. 10, 2023. Berrios has held Salvador Perez to a .200 average with just three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- in 40 at-bats. Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA) will take the ball for Kansas City today. The left-hander recorded just five outs while matching a career high with seven runs allowed on nine hits in a 9-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:15 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/26/2024 AT 9:18 AM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
3:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Colorado's downfall is on the mound as the Rockies are 30th or last in each of the following: ERA, WHIP and batting average allowed. The Rockies cannot offset that poor pitching with hitting as Colorado is just 14th in batting average and 20th in slugging percentage, while producing 88 runs which is only 23rd. San Diego on the other hand has the eighth best team batting average and has scored the seventh most runs, while carrying the 10th best slugging percentage. On the mound, San Diego holds its own with the 10th best team ERA and 14th best batting average allowed at just .234. San Diego starting pitcher Randy Vasquez is just 0-1, but has a 1.80 ERA after allowing just one earned run in five innings last Saturday versus Toronto but the Padres played poorly in the field as San Diego gave up three unearned runs while Vasquez was on the mound. Colorado starting pitcher Dakota Hudson has been hit hard in each of the last three starts allowing a combined 12 runs in just 14 innings and needless to say Colorado lost each of the three games.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:08 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 6:23 PM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
7:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Magic lost Suggs for nearly all of game two, but he's ready to play in game three. If he's close enough to 100 percent healthy, he'll give Orlando a capable defender to chase Mitchell and a three-point threat on offense. I expect he and Gary Harris to play much better in today's environment, providing a boost for the home team. With reliable performances from complementary players, Orlando will figure it out offensively. Protecting the paint on defense is another key, as Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen have scored too many easy buckets at the rim. Considering how poorly the Cavs have shot the three-ball in both games, reducing rim scoring is crucial.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:30 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:37 PM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
7:07 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
Both goaltenders have played well in this series. The Panthers are just getting more shots on goal in the series, and the result has been them taking two, one-goal victories. The series has been close though and should continue to be so. The Lightning are now at home, where they have been much better. That will be the difference in game three, as they get the win.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:39 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 10:08 PM EST
9 DAYS AGO
THU, APR 25, 2024
7:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
It is truly now or never for the Sixers in game three at home vs. the Knicks. This should be an angry bunch after coughing up a five-point lead in the final 30 seconds of the game on Monday night. The Sixers can blame the refs but they also know that they were dominated on the glass and physically dominated down the stretch. The Sixers' defensive strategy against Brunson has worked brilliantly and the Sixers have held the Knicks offense in check overall. Back at home, I expect the Sixers to get better performances out of the likes of Oubre and Harris to ease the burden of Maxey and Embiid to lead the Sixers to win. Batum should also have a stronger game after being limited offensively in the first two games. The Knicks have been a bit lucky in the first two games, losing in each game before rallying to victory.
PICK MADE ON 4/25/2024 AT 9:33 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 10:56 PM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
1:15 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Montgomery (1-0, 1.50 ERA) won his first start for Arizona over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He will make his second today as the Diamondbacks face the St. Louis Cardinals to close their three-game road series. The Cardinals won the series opener 5-3 on Monday and the Diamondbacks rolled to a 14-1 victory Tuesday. Montgomery, who spent the bulk of last season with the Cardinals before his trade to the Texas Rangers, went six innings in his first start for the Diamondbacks. He held the Giants to one run on four hits while striking out three and walking nobody. The Cardinals will start Kyle Gibson (1-2, 5.04), who delivered a quality start in his last outing, a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Gibson allowed one run on three hits and four walks over six innings while getting in sync with catcher Willson Contreras. He is 3-3 with a 2.75 ERA in six career starts against the Diamondbacks.
PICK MADE ON 4/24/2024 AT 8:46 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 3:59 PM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
4:07 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
MLB Free Pick - Baltimore at LAA The O's rank 15th in OBP (.316), 2nd in OPS (.780), 1st in home runs (35), and 2nd in RBI (123). Baltimore's pitching staff sports a 3.84 ERA (12th) and 1.18 WHIP (5th) in 2024. Kremer will take the hill for the visitors this afternoon in SoCal. The fifth-year pro went 5-3 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 13 road starts last year. In his most recent appearance on April 19, he held Kansas City to three runs on two hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. Kremer has faced the Angels three times in his career (2-0 with a 1.76 ERA in 15.1 IP), holding them scoreless twice.
PICK MADE ON 4/24/2024 AT 9:21 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 7:25 PM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
6:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Sox need a bullpen game and could be without Casas and possibly Devers. Carrasco fared well enough in his last start and while pitching against the same club in consecutive outings can be challenging, the Sox haven't had enough continuity in their lineup to expect an improved performance this time around. Besides, the veteran righty has looked much better since returning in 2024 and has an elite bullpen backing him up. Cleveland's pen sports a 2.11 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with the most Ks and fewest HR allowed. The Guardians will string together enough hits against Boston's group of relievers to outlast them at home. They rank fifth in hits, sixth in total bases, and ninth in stolen bases per game this year. They're crushing lefty pitchers (.304/.365/.469/.834) and have performed well under the lights (.267/.333/.434/.767), as well. 16-6 both straight-up and against the spread.
PICK MADE ON 4/24/2024 AT 9:15 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 9:19 PM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Twins have won three of their last five home games. They are playing well offensively and scored 12 runs in their last three home games. They will play well offensively in this game because Crochet has struggled on the mound in recent starts, giving up 14 runs in his last three starts. He gave up nine runs in his two road starts and will have a hard time slowing down the Twins in this game. The White Sox have lost five of their last six road games. They aren’t playing well offensively and scored only seven runs in their last four games. Their offensive struggles will continue in this game because they are batting under .200 against right-handers and Ryan has done a good job on the mound for the Twins, giving up 11 runs in four starts. He gave up six runs in three starts against the White Sox, and with Minnesota having the fourth-best bullpen in the league, they won’t have trouble keeping Chicago’s offense in check.
PICK MADE ON 4/24/2024 AT 8:42 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 10:26 PM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
9:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
There wasn’t a whole lot to write home about offensively in Game 1 for either side. Both teams shot below 45% from the field and under 33% from beyond the arc. There has to be some positive regression for both teams in this contest but the fact remains that New Orleans is going to have to control the glass as they did in Game 1 to keep them in the mix. Oklahoma City has the best player on the floor with Gilgeous-Alexander and if their youth shakes off the rough shooting night in the opening game of the series, they should take the victory at home. With that said, expect the Pelicans to keep it close and cover the line. Straight up, the Thunder are the call but getting this many points after hanging tough in the opener, take the Pelicans with the points.
PICK MADE ON 4/24/2024 AT 9:23 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 12:29 AM EST
10 DAYS AGO
WED, APR 24, 2024
10:07 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Oilers controlled Game One and I see them dominating this game on both ends of the ice. The Oilers, who averaged 3.56 goals per game this season, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers also look to limit the Kings' offense with Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers at the blue line and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game and cover the spread with a strong performance on their home ice to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 8:52 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/25/2024 AT 3:10 AM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
7:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Oakland has been playing much better since its 1-7 start to the season. It gutted out a clutch win on Monday with just four hits, holding New York scoreless with zero extra-base hits. Now, it turns to Blackburn, who has been rock solid in 2024 and has fared well against the Yankees in the past. Plus, the Yankees are slashing just .227/.335/.351/.686 at home and really need Aaron Judge (.174 BA and 31 Ks in 86 ABs) to break out of his slump soon. With Stroman on the bump, I like Oakland's odds of at least keeping the final score close. The Yankees' starter got off to a solid start but wasn't as sharp in his last two appearances, putting eight runners on base in each outing. He gave up a home run in each of these starts and fanned just two Blue Jays in his last appearance. The A's may not be the most intimidating offense, but they're playing with some confidence. As long as Blackburn can give his team six innings of quality pitching, I like the value of a bet on the A's.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 9:34 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 9:52 PM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Panthers look to take a commanding series lead but the Lightning look to bounce back and take over this game from the first period. The Lightning, who averaged 3.51 goals per game this season, should create plenty of scoring chances with Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Lightning should limit the Panthers' offense with Victor Hedman and Mathew Dumba stepping up at the blue line and cutting off angels to the net on the rush while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to make plenty of big saves. The Lightning should win the game to even up the series.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 8:48 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 11:11 PM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
8:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Colorado offense has stalled out, and will have a tough time keeping up with San Diego's offense in this one. The Rockies have only generated four runs over the past three games combined, and are taking on the Padres who are in the top ten in runs scored, home runs and batting average as a team. It is a landslide in almost all statistical categories, the Padres have outscored the Rockies 118-80 this season, with ten more home runs, and a much lower ERA. The Rockies have the worst ERA in all of baseball at 5.88, as the thin Denver air is hurting them more than it helps. Colorado's starter Feltner has an ERA over 5, and will struggle to get out of innings against Tatis, Machado and company. Michael King has been far better on the mound, even in his only loss he struck out ten batters and only allowed two hits. San Diego will cruise an an easy victory here.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 9:11 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 11:46 PM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
8:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
Indiana's offense rarely gets held under 110 points, let alone 100. Game one was a welcome to the postseason for them, but they should be the same team that haunted the Bucks all regular season. As for Milwaukee, their offense's inability to score 110 points again is concerning. In a matchup that features two heavily offensive-minded squads, the Pacers are more trustworthy right now. Milwaukee can't take advantage of arguably Indiana's greatest defensive weakness, rebounding. Expect the Pacers to bounce back with a win.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 10:04 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 11:29 PM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
9:38 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
These teams are trending in opposite directions, and the same could be said for the starting pitchers. The Orioles are hot, they have won six of their last seven games, and lead the major leagues in home runs with 33 home runs. They have four more home runs than the team in second place, the Red Sox. The Orioles generate runs at a high level, they rank 5th in the majors in run production. The Angels have not fared so well, they have lost four straight, including getting swept by the Reds. The Angels are only 20th in run production, and have not been putting up the same numbers as Baltimore. The Orioles will start Rodriguez here, they are 4-0 in his starts. In the other dugout, the Angels are starting Canning, and they are 0-4 in his starts. There pitching stats gives a big edge to the Orioles, as Rodriguez has 11 more strikeouts, has given up two fewer home runs, and has a much better ERA at 2.64, while Cannings is 8.05.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 9:05 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 12:48 AM EST
11 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 23, 2024
9:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Avalanche look to even up the series but the Jets look to step up at home and control this game. The Jets, who averaged 3.16 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Kyle Connor, Adam Lowry, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets, who allowed only 2.41 goals per game, should limit the Avalanche offense with Dylan DeMelo, Josh Morrissey, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win the game to take a commanding series lead.
PICK MADE ON 4/23/2024 AT 8:45 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/24/2024 AT 12:31 AM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
7:07 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
I'm going to lean on the Bruins again in game two. The goalie change should benefit a Bruins team that has stuck by the platoon goalie system in each of the last two regular seasons and has the most points in the NHL in that time. Ullmark, the defending Vezina Trophy winner, is certainly not a step down from Swayman and may benefit from actually watching the action in game one and seeing Swayman in action. The Bruins let up more shots than they are used to giving up in game one but some of that may be due to the desperation of the Leafs in the latter stages of the game after falling behind. The Bruins, as is their strength, took fewer shots overall but more quality shots. Leafs' goalie Samsonov is far from elite and did give up a couple of easy goals in this game. The Leafs will not win many if any, games if they score under three goals in this series. The Bruins should be able to once again control the pace, get ahead early, and dominate the neutral zone to pick up a 2-0 lead in this series.
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/22/2024 AT 10:06 PM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Toronto left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (1-1, 2.08 ERA) will take the mound to open the series. In seven career starts against the Royals, Kikuchi is 1-2 with a 6.37 ERA, earning the lone win on April 4, 2023, while allowing a run on three hits over five innings. Hunter Renfroe has a home run among three hits in five at-bats against Kikuchi. Right-hander Brady Singer (2-0, 1.54 ERA) will start for Kansas City today. Singer is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three career starts against the Blue Jays, having won the most recent outing on April 3, 2023, while allowing a run on two hits in five innings. Varsho has a home run in five at-bats against Singer. The Royals have won all four of Singer's 2024 starts as he has allowed no more than two runs in any outing. All four runs allowed over 23 1/3 innings scored on homers. Singer's .163 opponent batting average ranks third in the American League. The development of a split-change has helped him induce more weak contact.
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 9:10 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/22/2024 AT 10:38 PM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
8:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Rockies have not been winning many games this season, and they are not going to win games in back to back days, especially while taking on San Diego. The Padres have far more offensive firepower, they have big name stars in Tatis and Machado, as well as up and comers who have been producing in Profar and Merrill. The pitching edge goes to San Diego here, Cease has 27 strikeouts to just 11 walks while giving up only one home run, while Gomber only has 18 strikeouts and has given up four home runs in the same amount of starts. Even with their recent struggles, the Padres are still sixth in the majors in home runs. and the Rockies are dead last in team ERA at 6.06. San Diego gets back on track and opens up this series with a big win.
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 9:22 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/22/2024 AT 11:10 PM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
9:37 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Stars have won seven of their last eight home games. They are playing well offensively, scoring more than three goals per game at home. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. The Golden Knights are good at killing penalties, but they’ve struggled defensively, giving up 16 goals in their last three road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Stars in this game. The Golden Knights have lost three straight road games and four of their last six road games. They have struggled offensively, scoring only eight goals in their last three road games. They’ve done a better job on special teams, converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Stars have killed over 80 percent of their penalties and they’re playing well defensively, giving up only five goals in their last three home games, so expect them to keep Vegas’ offense in check. Go with Dallas to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 8:43 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 12:31 AM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
9:38 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Grayson Rodriguez bullied the Angels in his season debut on March 30. He punched out nine across six frames while giving up just an earned run on four hits and a walk. Since then, Rodriguez has allowed two earned runs in each of his next three starts. On the other side, Reid Detmers met the O’s on the last day of March and fanned seven across five innings. He emerged victorious, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks. Detmers has been outstanding so far this season, and Rodriguez has been nothing short of spectacular, too. I’m backing the Orioles to come out on top because of their offense. Baltimore has been killing the southpaws over the last ten days, posting a ridiculous 259 wRC+ in 76 plate appearances (.444/.474/.750 triple-slash).
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 9:13 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 12:34 AM EST
12 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 22, 2024
10:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers needed to beat the Pelicans in the play-in round just to get to this series. They were outmatched in game one. The Lakers struggled against the Nuggets this season, dropping all three meetings. These were not close games. All three defeats were by eight or more points and they dropped game one by 11 points. These combatants met in the conference finals last year with the Nuggets earning the dominating sweep. Denver has now beaten the Lakers in each of the last nine meetings. The Lakers rely on the scoring to win games but Denver has the better offensive rating and is the superior defensive squad by a big margin. Anthony Davis is not going to have his usual success considering he is up against Nikola Jokic. Davis only averaged nine boards against the Nuggets this season. Jokic averaged 29 points against the Lakers and scored 32 points in game one.
PICK MADE ON 4/22/2024 AT 8:37 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/23/2024 AT 12:48 AM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
12:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The offense was great but the defense led the Panthers all season, allowing only 2.41 goals per game. Gustav Forsling and Niko Mikkola combined for 12.5 defensive point shares and 226 blocked shots while Aaron Ekblad, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Dmitry Kulikov combined for 12.3 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky put together a remarkable season with a .915 save percentage and a 2.37 goals-against average on 1584 shots with 18.1 goals saved above average.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:27 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 3:42 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
1:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Philadelphia will hand the ball to right-hander Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.47 ERA), who will have a tough act to follow after Zach Wheeler flirted with a no-hitter on Saturday. Against the Rockies last Monday, Nola gave up four hits and one run with nine strikeouts and one walk over 7 1/3 innings. He did not factor into the decision as the Phillies won 2-1 in 10 innings. The White Sox will turn to right-hander Nick Nastrini (0-1, 3.60 ERA) on the mound. Nola is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in one career start against the White Sox. Despite scoring five runs in the ninth inning Saturday, the White Sox still fell to 3-17 for the worst 20-game start in franchise history.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:36 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 4:30 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
1:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
MLB Free Pick - Tampa Bay at NYY Although they are 14-7 in their first 21 games, the Yankees are 2-4 in their past six games. During that span, New York had a four-run ninth in Wednesday's 6-4 victory at Toronto, then put together a five-run seventh on Friday. Right-hander Aaron Civale (2-1, 2.74 ERA), who has completed six innings in three of his first four starts of the season, concludes the series for the Rays. Civale last pitched on Tuesday, when he took a no-decision after allowing three runs on five hits in six innings of Tampa Bay's 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Civale was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians ahead of last season's trade deadline. Yankee starter, Right-hander Luis Gil (0-1, 3.86) hopes he can display better command of the strike zone when he makes his 11th career start on Sunday. Gil has walked 14 in 14 innings across his first three outings. He issued seven free passes in five innings on Monday, also allowing three runs and three hits while taking a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. Michael has been SCORCHING HOT with his selections, making his $100 per Unit Clients OVER $3,500! Don't miss all off his WINNERS today!
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 9:44 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 4:48 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
1:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Stripling hasn’t earned a win in the majors since the 2022 campaign as he was 0-5 with the Giants last season ahead of being 0-4 this year. The A’s have hung tough early on this season and have been better than expected in the early going. Cleveland got the win in the opening game of this series as they were solid with runners in scoring position, going four of seven in those situations. The Guardians have had a lot of success in the early going this season and if Bibee can throw more strikes than he has in the early going, Cleveland should be in good shape here. Look for the Guardians to earn the victory in this contest.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:53 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 4:34 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
2:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Tigers have won two of their last three road games. They are playing well offensively and scored 16 runs in their last three games. They will play well offensively in this game because Varland hasn’t looked good on the mound for the Twins, giving up 15 runs in three starts. He gave up six runs in his last start against the Tigers and will have a hard time slowing them down in this game. The Twins have lost six of their last eight games. They have struggled offensively and scored nine runs in their last three games. Their offensive struggles will continue in this game because they are batting under .200 against right-handers and Mize has been solid on the mound, giving up seven runs in three starts. He gave up five runs in two road starts and with Detroit having the best bullpen in the league, they will keep Minnesota’s offense in check. Go with Detroit to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:56 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 5:21 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
3:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
Not having Leonard is a massive blow to the Clippers and without their top defender, it means they'll have issues slowing down the Doncic-Irving combination. Adding in that Harden is probable but battling an injury, means they could be without another key scorer too. Dallas has leaned heavily on the three-point shot, which translates well to the road and against the Clippers, who have taken a back seat on the defensive end. Before the back-to-back losses to end the season, Dallas had covered the spread in seven of their previous eight games, as they return to that trend to kickoff the playoffs.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:20 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 6:40 PM EST
13 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 21, 2024
7:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
It says a lot that the team with the higher seed and home-court advantage is the underdog in this one. Indiana had their number all season long. Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the best player in this series for either team, is unlikely to suit up for the Bucks due to a calf injury. Milwaukee's main issue is that they can't exploit Indiana's weak defensive rebounding. The Pacers' offense is too explosive and efficient to let those opportunities slip. That's without accounting for the fact that the Bucks' defense isn't much better. Take Indiana to beat the tight spread in game one.
PICK MADE ON 4/21/2024 AT 8:22 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 9:51 PM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
1:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
MLB Free Pick - Tampa Bay at NYY Zach Eflin (1-2, 4.63 ERA), who has alternated rocky and effective outings, goes for the Rays. He is coming off consecutive starts against the Los Angeles Angels with not-so-good and then good results. He allowed five runs on nine hits in five innings on April 8, and then surrendered six hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings when he took a no-decision on Monday. Lefty Nestor Cortes (1-1, 4.50), who is coming off his best and his shortest performances of the season, goes for the Yankees. He allowed two hits in eight innings of a 7-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on April 8. Cortes Jr. is 12-2 with a 3.13 ERA, a 1.033 WHIP, 60 walks and 217 strikeouts over 210 innings over 51 career appearances, 30 starts, at Yankee Stadium.
PICK MADE ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:39 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/20/2024 AT 4:02 PM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
2:20 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Chicago will turn to right-hander Javier Assad (2-0, 2.16 ERA) for the opener of the twin bill. Assad's latest start was also against Seattle, and he came away with a victory after allowing two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings on Sunday. Assad has never faced Miami in his career. Going up against a pair of pitchers with sub-2.20 ERAs could pose a challenge for the Marlins, who fell to 4-16 on the season with an 8-3 loss to the Cubs on Friday. Miami totaled six hits in the setback, with three of them coming in the ninth inning. Southpaw Jesus Luzardo (0-2, 7.65 ERA) will attempt to keep Chicago at bay in Game 1 of the Saturday doubleheader. Luzardo escaped with a no-decision against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday despite surrendering five runs and seven hits in five innings.
PICK MADE ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:13 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/21/2024 AT 9:06 AM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
4:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Diamondbacks’ starter Zac Gallen has been dominant, allowing zero or one run in three of his four outings this season. He issued six scoreless innings against the Cardinals in his previous outing. The Diamondbacks have won in three of his four starts. Giants’ starter Kyle Harrison is an inexperienced pitcher. He has given up 10 runs in his last 17 innings pitched.
PICK MADE ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:18 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/20/2024 AT 6:55 PM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
6:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
I fully expect this to be a long series between the two teams. I like the Knicks in game one with what should be a sizable chip on their collective shoulders. The Knicks are relatively healthy coming in with Anunoby back at full strength and their two-headed monster at center, Isaiah Hartenstein and Mitchell Robinson, both ready to go and lean on Embiid as often as possible. The Sixers did a great job at the deadline at adding pieces that will be critical to their playoff success. Hield and Lowry give the team more depth in the backcourt and more bodies to throw at Brunson, who is critical to the Knicks' success. Anunoby and Josh Hart should be able to minimize the effectiveness of the likes of Oubre, Tobias Harris, and even Nicolas Batum. The series may ultimately be decided by the winner of the matchup between Tyrese Maxey and Brunson. In game one, I like Brunson to prevail in that matchup and the Knicks others, like Hart and DiVincenzo, to do enough to tilt this game in their favor.
PICK MADE ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:42 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:21 PM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
7:20 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
In four starts, Texas pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has allowed eight runs in 24 ⅔ innings but five of those eight were in just one start, while holding three opponents to just three runs across 18 ⅔ innings. Atlanta starter Charlie Morgan has been roughed up in each of the last two outings, allowing 10 runs in 10 ⅔ innings while striking out 12 but walking six. Atlanta will play without second baseman Ozzie Albies, who thus far this season has five doubles, two home runs and 14 RBIs. Albies production at the plate will be missed in this series with Texas. Texas has won 16 of its last 20 played on the road and the Rangers have won four of the last six played on the road against Atlanta. The Braves have struggled a bit on the mound with a team ERA of 4.41 and WHIP of 1.33. Saturday's starting pitcher for Atlanta, Morton has an ERA that is even higher than the team average at 5.29.
PICK MADE ON 4/20/2024 AT 9:33 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/20/2024 AT 10:10 PM EST
14 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 20, 2024
8:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
Who will start in net for the Bruins may not be as big a factor as it may appear. Both Swayman and Ullmark are above-average goalies and either gives the Bruins a significant edge over Toronto's #1 goalie Illya Samsonov. Samsonov finished 38th in the NHL in GAA this season and just 45th in save percentage this season. Both Ullmark and Swayman finished in the top 10 in save percentage this season. Toronto has a huge edge offensively but Boston will have the advantage of the return of Patrick Maroon from his back surgery near the end of the season. His size and strength could be significant for Boston, particularly in the defensive zone against the likes of Matthews and others. Both teams come into this game cold with the Leafs losing each of their last four games and the Bruins losing three of four. The Bruins do have the edge in the head-to-head matchup having gone 2-0-2 this season against the Leafs and remaining undefeated against them in their last seven meetings. The Bruins will need to protect the puck in their end and be physical with Matthews every chance they get. I'll take the Bruins here thanks to their ability to get quality shots on net, the Leafs struggles protecting the net, and the Bruins dominance in net.
PICK MADE ON 4/19/2024 AT 11:19 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/20/2024 AT 11:11 PM EST