Monday 4/23/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NBA, MLB and NHL games.
(TONYK) 3G-SPORTS
Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants (MLB) - Apr 23, 2018 10:15 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -117 Washington Nationals Pick Title: FREE PLAY
I have been very impressed with how good Washington has been with their pitchers keeping bats missing and their overall performance on the mound has been. The Nats have been excellent with their bats, with a .335 OBP and several guys who can hit the dinker or send one screaming out of the park. Washington's Bryce Harper will just need to keep tagging the ball at a sweet rate that he has been, at tops in the majors for HRs - as long as he keeps going in that direction - San Francisco is done. San Francisco has an overrated defense, giving up 3.6 runs/game while having some very good fielding skills. But Washington has had some really good guys who can send the ball into gaps - San Francisco will have some very real problems with that. San Francisco is in for some trouble here vs the tough bats of Washington. This will be a fun game that Washington wins, because of their offense and their well traveled team. Nationals are 12-5 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record Washington wins this one on Monday night in MLB action.
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CAJUN-SPORTS
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers (MLB) - Apr 23, 2018 8:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -127 Oakland Athletics Pick Title: Cajun-Sports MLB 3* Complimentary Selection
Cajun-Sports continue to dominate on the diamond ranked first in win percentage (69.2%) at the Sports Watch Monitor in Las Vegas. The Oakland Athletics are in Texas to take on American League foe Texas Rangers on Monday night. We have used the Athletics on multiple occasions already this season we do that when we have value on them based on our numbers. Our TPR Index projects a run advantage of 1.42 runs in favor of the Athletics. Our BHOR (Bases, Hits, Outs and Runs) Matrix has a projected advantage of 1.56 runs in favor of the Athletics in this contest. The Rangers are 9-23 SU since September of last year for a profit of +909 units when playing against them. Texas has posted a record of 27-42 SU for a profit of +1735 units when playing against them in Texas. With solid numbers and tech elements supporting the A’s in this game make it an easy call to play on the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.
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ROB VINCILETTI
Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds (MLB) - Apr 23, 2018 6:40 PM EDT
Play: Total: 9.0/-105 Under Pick Title: Rob Vinciletti Monday MLB Comp play
Monday card has the MLB Perfect system Game of the Month and an Undefeated NBA Payoff Game 4 System play on TNT. MLB Totals Play below. The MLB Comp play is on the Under in the Atlanta at Cincy game at 6:40 eastern. This game applies to a very simple totals system that plays under for road favorites like the Braves that are off a home dog win last out where they scored 4 or less runs and are playing a team like the Reds that are off a road dog loss. Long term these games stay under 84% of the time, The Reds are 4 of 5 under at home with a total from 9 to 9.5 and 6 of 7 vs right handers. The Braves are 4 of 4 under vs teams under .400 and 5 of 5 vs rightys. Foltynewicz has an extra day of rest and Romano for the Reds was stellar in his lone start vs Atlanta going 7 strong allowing just 1 run. Look for this game to stay under. On Monday the 100% MLB Game of the Month headlines from a system that wins by over 4 runs on average. We also have a perfect system NBA Game 4 Banger system on TNT. . For the MLB Free play. Take the Reds and Braves under the total. RV- GC Sports
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Mark Wilson
Apr 23 '18, 8:40 PM in 12h
MLB | Padres vs Rockies
Play on: Padres +167 at 5Dimes
Free Play on Padres +167
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Minnesota/NY Yankees Over 9 Runs
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, April 23, 2018
4/23 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET
MLB (959) MINNESOTA TWINS VS (960) NEW YORK YANKEES
Take: (959) MINNESOTA TWINS
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Jeff Allen Sports
Monday's Free Selection is on the Boston/Toronto Over
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take OAKLAND/TEXAS UNDER the total of 10 runs
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Totals4U
Monday's Free Selection: Minnesota Twins/New York Yankees over 9
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John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Seattle Mariners - 165
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Atlantic Sports
Monday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Washington Capitols - 115
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#1 Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Seattle Mariners - 165
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Free Monday Selection Is
Oakland/Texas UNDER 8 +110
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday: Take ATLANTA/CINCINNATI OVER the total of 9 runs
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Minnesota/NY Yankees under 9
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Hawkeye Sports
Monday's Free Pick: Boston Bruins - 130
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Golden Dragon Sports
Free Pick Seattle Leake -163
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Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play: MON Seattle w/ Leake -150
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Colorado Rockies w/Bettis -170 over San Diego
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: Take SEATTLE (Leake) -160 over Chicago White Sox
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Monday: Minnesota Twins + 180
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Kenny Towers
Wash - 115 - NHL
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Monday, April 23, 2018
4/23 07:35 PM NBA (511) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS (512) UTAH JAZZ
Take : Thunder
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Roz Wins
Roz's Monday April 23, 2018, Free Pick
4/23 03:40 PM MLB (951) ATLANTA BRAVES (M FOLTYNEWICZ - R) VS (952) CINCINNATI REDS (S ROMANO - R)
Take : Braves
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Jimmy Boyd
Apr 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
MLB | MIN vs NYY
Play on: OVER 8½ -115
Free Pick on Twins/Yankees OVER
I'm recommending a play on the OVER in Monday's AL matchup that has the Yankees hosting the Twins. Coming into the season today's starting pitching matchup would likely be one in which you would favor the UNDER, as New York will send out Masahiro Tanaka against Minnesota's Jake Odorizzi. The thing is neither starter has looked all that great and with the way the ball flies out of Yankee stadium, I think these two easily fly over the total posted here.
Tanaka has a 8.27 ERA and 1.531 WHIP over his last 3 starts. A stretch in which he's allowed 16 runs on 21 hits. The most recent being of real concern, as he was roughed up at home by a horrible Marlins offense, allowing 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings. Odorizzi is also coming off one of his worst starts, as he allowed 4 runs on 6 hits with 3 of those being home runs.
OVER is 13-3-1 in the Yankees last 17 games, 21-8 in their last 29 home games off a win by 4 runs or more and a perfect 7-0 in their last 7 against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. OVER is also a perfect 5-0 in the Twins last 5 road games. Take the OVER!
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Totals Guru
Apr 23 '18, 8:40 PM in 7h
MLB | SDG vs COL
Play on: OVER 10½ -113
Free Total Annihilator On Padres vs Rockies over 10½ -113
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Jack Jones
Apr 23 '18, 10:15 PM in 8h
MLB | Nationals vs Giants
Play on: Giants +103 at pinnacle
Jack’s Free Pick Monday: San Francisco Giants +103
The San Francisco Giants are showing great value as home underdogs to the Washington Nationals tonight. Look for the Giants to win Game 1 of this 3-game set with the Nationals Monday.
Chris Stratton is off to a great start for the Giants this season. He has gone 1-1 with a 2.22 ERA and 0.904 WHIP in four starts. Stratton has faced the Nationals once in his career, pitching 6 2/3 shutout innings while striking out 10 batters in a 4-2 victory at Washington last year.
Gio Gonzalez is fortunate to have a 2.49 ERA through his four starts this season. That’s because he has been erratic with a 1.524 WHIP. He has allowed 24 hits and 9 walks in 21 2/3 innings. The Giants should be able to make him pay for his mistakes early and often in this one.
Stratton is 6-0 (+7.8 units) against the money line in home games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times per game over the last two seasons. The Giants are 6-0 in Stratton’s last six home starts. Washington is 1-7 vs. excellent fielding teams that commit 0.5 or fewer errors per game this season. Bet the Giants Monday.
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Bobby Conn
Apr 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Rockets vs Wolves
Play on: Wolves +235 at MyBookie
1* Free Play on Wolves +235
Dustin Hawkins
Apr 23 '18, 8:40 PM in 7h
MLB | Padres vs Rockies
Play on: Padres +167 at 5Dimes
Free Play on Padres +167
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Info Plays
Apr 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Angels vs Astros
Play on: Angels +178 at 5Dimes
1* Free Play on Angels +178
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Kenny Walker
Apr 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Angels vs Astros
Play on: Astros -175 at YouWager
Free Pick on Astros
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Sal Michaels
Apr 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 6h
MLB | A's vs Rangers
Play on: A's -126 at BMaker
Free Play on A's -126
Marc Lawrence
Apr 23 '18, 6:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Braves vs Reds
Play on: Braves -128 at BMaker
Play - Atlanta Braves w/McCarthy vs Romano (Game 951).
Edges - Braves: McCarthy 4-0 with 2.91 ERA and 1.29 WHIP this season… Reds: Romano 1-3 with 5.31 ERA and 1.53 WHIP this season. With the Braves standing 8-4 in this series in games played during the month of April, we recommend a 1* play on Atlanta. Thank you and good luck as always. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Brandon Lee
Apr 23 '18, 6:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Braves vs Reds
Play on: Braves -124 at YouWager
10* FREE MLB PICK (Braves -124)
I'll take my chances here with Atlanta on the road against the Reds. The Braves are off to a strong start with a 12-8 record thru their first 20 games and have won 6 of their last 9. Cincinnati has won a mere 3 games all season, as they own baseball's worst record at 3-18. It's no surprise to see the Reds struggling on the mound, but they are also not hitting. Cincinnati comes in with a team ERA of 5.55 and batting average of .220. Both ranking in the bottom 5 in the league.
It's hard to see the Reds snapping out of their funk with today's starting pitching matchup. Atlanta will send out Mike Foltynewicz, who has a rock-solid 2.53 ERA in 4 starts. Cincinnati will give the rock to Sal Romano, who has a 5.31 ERA and 1.525 WHIP in his first 4 outings. Give me the Braves -124!
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Dennis Macklin
Apr 23 '18, 10:15 PM in 8h
MLB | Nationals vs Giants
Play on: Nationals -107 at BMaker
DMack's Free Play for Monday, April 23, 2018 is on the Washington Nationals
The Nats blew and excellent start by Jeremy Hellickson by leaving him in a bit too long and not picking up runners in scoring position against the Dodgers last night on ESPN. The Nats are just 1-3 L4 and face tough customer in Stratton but not the greatest of sports for the Giants who are just 2-6 off a win. The Giants are also just 2-5 against losing records and could be primed to picked if Nat lineup can give Geo Gonzalez some run support. Take the Nats.
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Art Aronson
Apr 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Rockets vs Wolves
Play on: Wolves +6 -103 at pinnacle
This is a 1* Free Play on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
So far the home court advantage has played a bit part in this series early. Houston looked unstoppable at home over the first two games, but Jimmy Butler and Karl Anthony Towns finally responded in a big way for the Wolves at home in Game 3 and suffice it to say, we’re expecting Minnesota to carry over that momentum here as well. The Wolves looked much better on both ends of the court, especially at slowing down James Hardens’ teammates after struggling with defensive consistency over the first two games. Note that the Rockets are a poor 5-7 ATS this year after allowing 115 points or more and just 3-5 ATS after a loss by ten points or more. Also note that Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last five off an upset win as an underdog. We’re expecting a competitive affair.
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Chris Jordan
My free play for Monday is on the Los Angeles Dodgers Run Line over the Miami Marlins.
MAKE NOTE: All Run Line/Total plays automatically list pitchers with the starters who are scheduled to go at the time of the wager. But with this game I am not concerned with who goes for either team tonight and want you playing this game on the Run Line regardless. That being said, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be sure you have action even if one of the pitchers scheduled to start is scratched, by re-wagering the game if that takes place.
The Marlins arrive in Southern Cal after being swept in Milwaukee and mired in a four-game skid. A combined 30-10 score for the Brewers.
Miami has lost seven of eight overall, and has been outscored 50-14 in the seven losses.
I don't see any reason why to ignore the Dodgers tonight, as they've won six of seven, outscoring the opposition 47-20 over the seven games. In the wins, they've won by a collective 45-15.
Los Angeles' offense will victimize the league's second-worst pitching staff with a 5.58 ERA. Teams are hitting .257 against Miami
Lay the Run Line with the Dodgers.
3* DODGERS RUN LINE
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Eric Schroeder
Tonight my free play is on the Yankees Run Line, as they're going to annihilate Minnesota in the series-opener.
IMPORTANT: As you know every single Run Line play and Total wager will automatically list the scheduled starting pitchers at the time of the wager. But with this game I am not concerned with who is pitching for either team tonight and want you playing this game on the Run Line regardless. That said, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be sure you have action even if one of the pitchers scheduled to start is scratched, by betting the game over again in the event that takes place.
That said, I don't mind having Masahiro Tanaka on the hill tonight, as he is 4-0 with a 2.48 ERA against the Twins, who have yet to homer off him in 29 innings.
The Yankees catch a struggling Minnesota team that has lost three straight and four of five, including two walk-off losses. This is the last place the Twins want to be, while trying to get back into a winning groove.
Take the Yankees Run Line here.
5* YANKEES RUN LINE
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Jack Brayman
My free play run is now at 60-53-2.
After hitting the Tampa Bay Rays last night as my free play, I like the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers tonight. And in this American League West showdown, I want you listing both Trevor Cahill and Matt Moore.
Cahill is in after picking up the win in his season debut against the White Sox last Tuesday. The right-hander was strong in limiting the Pale Hose to five hits across seven scoreless innings. Cahill walked just two and struck out eight, while throwing an impressive 92 pitches in his first start for the A’s since 2011. Look for him to come out blazing against the Rangers.
Cahill will get the run support he needs against Moore, who is 0-3 with an 8.76 ERA in three starts in Arlington. He is also 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA in five career starts against the A's.
Take Oakland and list both.
3* ATHLETICS (Cahill over Moore)
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Brad Wilton
Monday's comp play is the Boston Bruins to end their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Boston missed their shot at closing things out at home over the weekend, as they fell behind 4-1 early as goalie Tuukka Rask had a very rare clunker and was lifted in the game and got to clear his head from the bench where he saw his team mount a bit of a comeback only to fall short at 4-3.
There is no doubt Boston has had their issues in the past against this Toronto team, as the Leafs did take 3 of the 4 regular season meetings, but with Rask recharged and ready to keep the Maple Leafs off the scoreboard, I expect the B's to end this series on enemy ice tonight.
Boston knows Tampa Bay wrapped their opening round series up over the weekend, and the Bruins would rather not see this series extend the full seven since the Lightning are currently resting their bruised bodies.
Rask is the star tonight, as Boston clamps down on Toronto and ends this series.
Bruins the call.
2* BOSTON
Jack Jones
20* No Brainer NBA - Minnesota +6
15* No-Doubt Rout MLB - Atlanta -128
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Morrison (Tony Chau)
Cincinnati
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