Friday 4/19/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Friday's MLB, NHL & NBA games.
Mike Wynn
Free Play: MLB Oakland w/Brooks -130 Over Toronto
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: BOSTON/INDIANA UNDER the total of 203½
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Totals4U
Friday's Free Selection: Chicago White Sox/Detroit Tigers under 8 1/2
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Atlantic Sports
Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Calgary Flames - 175
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#1 Sports
Friday's Free Selection: Houston Astros - 195
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: the Seattle Mariners w/Gonzales +105 over LA Angels
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Friday : Take BOSTON/INDIANA UNDER the total of 203½
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Golden Dragon
FREE WINNER for Friday
LA Ddodgers Stripling -118
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Tampa Bay Rays
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Seattle Gonzalez +102
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Arthur Ralph
FREE play FRI Nationals w/ Sanchez-125
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Teyas Sports
FREE PICK 4/19 MLB TEXAS +200
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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday: TORONTO (Stroman) +120 over Oakland
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: New York Yankees - 200
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Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR FRIDAY - PORTLAND/OKLAHOMA CITY OVER 222
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John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: Cleveland Indians - 145
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Marc Lawrence
Apr 19 '19, 10:07 PM in 12h
MLB | Blue Jays vs A's
Play on: A's -127 at Pinnacle
Play - Oakland A’s vs. Stroman (Game 928).
Edges - Athletics: 3-0 home all-time versus Stroman … Blue Jays: 0-5 last five team starts in April. With Stroman 0-4 in his four tam starts this season, we recommend a 1* play on Oakland. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Bobby Conn
Apr 19 '19, 7:05 PM in 9h
NBA | Raptors vs Magic
Play on: Raptors -4½ -110 at Mirage
1* Free Play on Raptors -4½ -110
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Jimmy Boyd
Apr 19 '19, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Giants vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -107 at YouWager
1* Free Pick on Pirates -
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Matt Josephs
Apr 19 '19, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | SFO vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 7½ -114
Madison Bumgarner has allowed just 14 runs and 20 hits over 26 innings for the Giants so far. The southpaw has 23 strikeouts to just four walks. Bum has seen Pittsburgh just twice since 2016 holding them to one run in each start. The Pirates lineup is averaging 3.7 runs per contest and are hitting .220 in their last seven games. San Fran's bullpen has some pretty good arms so they should be able to hold a late lead. Jordan Lyles has pitched well in two starts holding the Cubs and Reds to one run and six hits in 11 innings. Now, I'm not expecting him to continue to pitch like that, but the Giants lineup is pretty bad. San Fran has scored three runs or less in five of their last eight games. Pittsburgh has gone under in five of their last seven. I think this one is a lower scoring game.
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Mark Wilson
Apr 19 '19, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +124 at Pinnacle
Free Play on Marlins +124
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Brandon Lee
Apr 19 '19, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Braves vs Indians
Play on: Braves +141 at YouWager
10* FREE MLB PICK (Braves +141)
I'll take my chances here with Atlanta as a decently priced road dog against the Indians. Corey Kluber will be on the mound for Cleveland, which is why they are getting so much love from the books. However, Kluber has not pitched well at all in 2019. He's got a 6.16 ERA and 1.842 WHIP in 4 starts. Last time out he didn't even complete 3 innings at KC, as he was rocked for 6 runs on 6 hits and 5 walks.
The other key here is the Indians offense is still not producing and Atlanta starter Touki Toussaint was really impressive in relief, giving up 1 run (0 earned) on just 4 hits with 7 K's in 6 innings of work. Toussaint made 5 starts last year and was solid, never giving up more than 3 runs in a start. Give me the Braves +141!
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Totals Guru
Apr 19 '19, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | CWS vs DET
Play on: OVER 8½ -111
Free Total Annihilator On White Sox vs Tigers over 8½ -111
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Kenny Walker
Apr 19 '19, 8:35 PM in 10h
NBA | Celtics vs Pacers
Play on: Celtics +3 -109 at GTBets
Free Pick on Celtics
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Will Rogers
Apr 19 '19, 8:40 PM in 10h
MLB | Phillies vs Rockies
Play on: Phillies +119 at 5dimes
The set-up: The Rockies had lost eight in a row and 12 of 13 before last night’s 6-2 win. However, I think the hard-hitting Phillies will bounce back here and take advantage of this “on again, off again” Rockies offense. I think the starters a wash today, with Vince Velasquez going for Philadelphia and German Marquez heading to the hill for the home side.
The pitchers: Marquez (2-1, 2.00 ERA) has been a bright spot for Colorado and for the most part he’s been decent vs. Philly throughout his career, going 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in three career starts, allowing seven runs over 19 innings opposed.
Velazquez (0-0, 2.25) is 2-1 with a 5.23 ERA in six career starts vs. the Rockies. Note that Philadelphia has won all three games in which he’s pitched so far this season.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Philadelphia is 10-5 (+3.7 units) vs. right-handed starters this year, while Colorado is just 3-7 (-5 units) in the same position. Consider the visitors in this one.
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Steve Janus
Apr 19 '19, 9:35 PM in 11h
NBA | Blazers vs Thunder
Play on: Thunder -7½ -107 at Pinnacle
1* Free Sharp Play on Thunder -7½ -107
My money is on the Thunder to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Blazers. This is do-or-die for OKC after dropping each of the first two games of the series at Portland. The big thing you have to keep in mind with the Blazers in Game 1 and Game 2 is just how good they are at home. Portland went 32-9 on their home floor, which was tied for the second best home record in the league behind the Bucks at 33-8. Bet the Thunder -7.5!
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Hunter Price
Apr 19 '19, 9:35 PM in 11h
NBA | Blazers vs Thunder
Play on: Thunder -7½ -107 at Pinnacle
1* Free Pick on Thunder -7½ -107
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Mikey Sports
NBA OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER ‑7.5
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Ace / V.I.P.
MLB CLEVELAND INDIANS ‑140
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Vegas Investment Picks
NBA BOSTON CELTICS +3
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Tommy King Wins
MLB ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ‑150
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DIY Sports Betting Systems
NHL TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS +130
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Golden Lock Sports
NHL BOSTON BRUINS ‑145
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Tys Terrific Tips
NBA BOSTON CELTICS +3
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R and R Totals
MLB CHICAGO WHITE SOX/DETROIT TIGERS ‑120 o8
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Pure Lock
MLB OAKLAND ATHLETICS ‑125
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Valley Sports
MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑220
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Furbookie
mlb houston astros ‑215
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The Oracle
NBA TORONTO RAPTORS ‑5.5
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Jimmy Boyd
Apr 19 '19, 7:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Giants vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -107 at YouWager
1* Free MLB Pick on Pittsburgh Pirates -107
Really like the value here with Pittsburgh at basically a pick'em at home against the Giants. Pirates were an afterthought in the NL Central with all the attention falling on the Cubs, Cardinals and Brewers, but this is a team that exceeded expectations last year and is off to a strong 10-6 start to 2019.
The simple fact that Madison Bumgarner is starting for the Giants has SF overvalued. Bumgarner has given up 5 runs in 2 of his 4 starts and has allowed 4 homers in his last 19 innings of work. The better starter is going for the home team. Jordan Lyles has looked fantastic in his first two outings, giving up just 1 run on 6 hits with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings.
Giants are just 2-8 in Bumgarner's last 10 starts vs a NL team that is scoring 4 or less runs/game, while the Pirates are 16-1 in their last 17 vs a team that draws 3 or fewer walks/game and 12-2 in their last 14 vs a horrible power teams (avg. 0.75 or less HRs/game). Take Pittsburgh!
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Sal Michaels
Apr 19 '19, 7:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Red Sox +109 at sportsbook
Free Play on Red Sox +109
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Dustin Hawkins
Apr 19 '19, 8:15 PM in 4h
MLB | Mets vs Cardinals
Play on: Mets +144 at 5dimes
1 Dimer on Mets +144
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Wesley Scott
Apr 19 '19, 8:15 PM in 4h
MLB | Mets vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -149 at BetOnline
The New York Mets (10-8 Overall, 8-5 Away) are losers of two in a row. They look to bounce back on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals (10-8 Overall, 5-2 Home).
The New York Mets pitching has been struggling lately. So has today's starting pitcher for the Mets, Jason Vargas (1-0, 14.21 ERA).
Vargas has not faced the Cardinals this year. He is 0-1 with a 11.57 ERA in his last start against the Cardinals. St. Louis hit .400 against him in that start.
St. Louis had the day off yesterday, and will turn to Adam Wainwright (1-1, 3.94 ERA). Wainwright is familiar with the Mets over his career. He is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in his last four starts against them.
Mets lineups have hit .310 against him in those starts.
Hopefully he will pitch better than he did in his last outing. He pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two home runs and two walks against the Reds in a loss.
I like him to pitch better today at home.
Take the Cardinals for the win.
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John Martin
Apr 19 '19, 8:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Celtics vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -2½ -110 at sportsbook
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Indiana Pacers -2.5
The Pacers played well enough to win Game 2. But they blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and were outscored by 19 in the final period. They just haven’t been a good road team all season, but it has been a different story for them at home. The Pacers are 29-12 at home this season and have some of the best fans in the league. In what is a must-win game, look for them to get the job done at home tonight in Game 3. The Pacers are 6-0 in their last six home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Give me the Pacers.
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Cole Faxon
Apr 19 '19, 8:40 PM in 4h
MLB | Phillies vs Rockies
Play on: Phillies +132 at YouWager
FREE PLAY on Phillies +132
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Jack Jones
Apr 19 '19, 10:07 PM in 6h
MLB | Blue Jays vs A's
Play on: A's -125 at Mirage
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Oakland A’s -125
The Oakland A’s had yesterday off following their 2-1 victory over the Astros at home on Wednesday. They will be fresh and ready to go tonight. The Toronto Blue Jays finished up a four-game series in Minnesota yesterday and had to travel overnight to Oakland. They certainly will not be fresh.
I like what I’ve seen from Oakland starter Aaron Brooks this season. He has gone 2-1 with a 4.24 ERA and 1.118 WHIP in three starts, and two of those were against Houston and Boston. His job gets much easier tonight against a Blue Jays lineup that is hitting just .217 and scoring 3.7 runs per game this season.
Marcus Stroman has pitched pretty well this season, but he still doesn’t have a win as he is 0-3, which can be attributed to Toronto’s poor offense. But Stroman has never beaten the A’s, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.874 WHIP in four career starts against them.
Stroman is 1-12 in road games vs. AL teams that score 4.9 or more runs per game in his career. The A’s are 41-14 in their last 55 home games as a favorite of -110 or higher. The Blue Jays are 0-6 in Stroman’s last six starts. Oakland is 7-0 in the last seven meetings. Bet the A’s Friday.
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Bob Valentino
Series shift from Canada to Florida tonight, as Toronto and Orlando have split the first 2 games in their opening round series, with BOTH series meetings landing Under the total.
While it is hard to overlook the 5-1 Under mark these teams have posted in their 6 season series between the teams this year, I am going to tell you to do just that.
Playoff basketball tends to see a little more defense being played, but Orlando's paltry 82 points score on Tuesday night is not going to happen again tonight, especially back at home where they will be closer to their 107 points per game average for the season.
Remember, Orlando closed out the regular season by playing Over the total in each of their last 7 games. They did so by averaging a whopping 118.4 points per game. Orlando also happened to play Over the total in 3 of their last 4 home games on the year.
Toronto comes into this game with a healthy 114.2 points per game average for the season, but they have not gotten there yet in the pair of games contested in this series - 101 in Game One, and a little closer with 111 in Game Two. Kyle Lowry did not score a point in the first game, but rebounded with 22 big points in the second game. His continued scoring should help add to this point total in Orlando tonight.
For the Magic, Nikola Vucevic is going to need to step up and get back to his normal self. Vucevic has averaged just 8.5 points per game through the first pair of games. I would hope that being back at home will help him get back on track for a bigger night tonight.
After a pair of Unders in TO, look for the Over in Orlando to be the way to go here on Friday.
3* TORONTO-ORLANDO OVER
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Dwayne Connors
Friday comp play is to look for the Dodgers pitching staff to continue their mastery of their opponents bats, as this Los Angeles-Milwaukee game holds Under the posted total.
L.A. pitching has allowed just 8 runs total over their last 5 games played, with all 5 of those games holding Under the posted price. Overall, the Dodgers have played Under the total in each of their last 6 games - that includes each of the last 3 played against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee has held Under the total in their last pair of games, and in 5 of their last 8 overall - that stretch includes 3 of their 4 dates played against the Dodgers this year.
Ross Stripling takes the mound for the visiting Dodgers, and his team is on a 9-3-1 Under run his last 13 road starts. Stripling enters this start with a 1-1 mark and a 2.92 season ERA. Included is his first win of the year last Sunday against the same Brewers he will be facing tonight, as he allowed just one run on 4 hits over the 8 innings he pitched. That work lowered his career ERA versus the Brewers to 0.69 - 2 starts, and 2 relief appearances.
Jhoulys Chacin will once again oppose Stripling as he did on Sunday, and Chacin is due for a better showing this time around, as he allowed 6 runs on 6 hits in just 2 1/3 innings of work against the Dodgers in that start. Chacin sports a season ERA over 7, but it should be noted that all 3 of his starts this year have all held Under the posted price.
With the Dodgers pitching staff currently dealing on the hill, I am going to look for L.A. to be involved in their 7th straight Under.
Dodgers-Brewers Low for Friday at Miller Park.
3* L.A. DODGERS-MILWAUKEE UNDER
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