Wednesday 6/9/21 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NBA, MLB & NHL games.
Stitches--NY Post. Won two yesterday with the Orioles and the Marlins. Season record now 32-36.
Wednesday's play (10 units) is on the Cubs.
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Matt Severance
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BOSTON @ N.Y. ISLANDERS | 06/09 | 7:30 PM EDT
N.Y. ISLANDERS +115
ANALYSIS: I'm pretty surprised the Islanders are home dogs in Game 6 -- this could be, by the way, the last NHL game ever at Nassau Coliseum. The crowd will be nuts. Boston, down 3-2, will be without winger Curtis Lazar and blueliners Brandon Carlo and Kevan Miller. Boston's penalty kill was terrible in Game 5 without Carlo (Miller has missed a few weeks). The B's also might not have No. 1 netminder Tuukka Rask, who is questionable. On the flip side, Isles goaltender Semyon Varlamov is 3-1 in this series since taking over in Game 2 and was 5-1 vs. the Bruins in the regular season. The Russian seems to have their number. New York moves on.
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Jonathan Willis - Vegasinsider NHL Team
NHL Big Plays 42-20 ytd...Lost in OT yesterday Colorado..
NHL
Boston Bruins -128 - - - BIG PLAY
Bruins/Islanders Under 5.5 [-140] - - - Regular Play
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Pickswise Sports
NBA Best Bet - Denver Nuggets +6.5
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The Sports Geek
NBA 3* Best Bet - Phoenix Suns -225 (Moneyline)
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Action Network Sports
NBA - 1* Phoenix Suns -6
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mlbtotal us
Oakland Athletics – Arizona Diamondbacks
Over 8
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Mike Barner
NBA SPECIALIST
DENVER @ PHOENIX | 06/09 | 9:30 PM GMT
PHOENIX -5.5
ANALYSIS: The Suns used a dominant second half to record a 17-point victory in Game 1 of this series. They did that with Devin Booker attempting only 12 shots. One of the main reasons for their success was the improved health of Chris Paul, who had his best performance of the postseason with 21 points and 11 assists. Add in Michael Porter Jr. being listed as questionable with a back injury, and there’s a path to Phoenix posting another lopsided win on its home floor.
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Zack Cimini
CONTRARIAN WITH CHUTZPAH
N.Y. METS @ BALTIMORE | 06/09 | 7:05 PM GMT
N.Y. METS -130
ANALYSIS: The Mets' nine-game road trip has shortened Wednesday’s price offering. Baltimore RHP Matt Harvey’s issues on the mound will hinder a team that has won five of its last six contests. Harvey owns a 6.62 ERA and had his worst start this year against New York on May 12. Back the Mets.
CLEVELAND @ ST. LOUIS | 06/09 | 8:15 PM GMT
ST. LOUIS -125
ANALYSIS: The Cardinals will attempt to end their longest losing streak since July 2013. Having dropped six games in a row, they’ll have a prime opportunity on Wednesday as the Indians send reliever Jean Carlos Mejia to the mound. With Cleveland needing its bullpen to provide a large amount of innings, look for the Cardinals to finally deliver. Grab St. Louis.
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
KANSAS CITY @ L.A. ANGELS | 06/09 | 9:38 PM GMT
L.A. ANGELS -145
ANALYSIS: Wish I had jumped on this earlier but I'll still back the Angels to get the sweep. Kansas City has dropped four straight, scoring a total of nine runs in the skid. Angels cleanup hitter Jared Walsh (and his 1.040 OPS versus right-handed pitching) will be back in the lineup. That's bad news for Brad Keller, who has a 5.50 ERA and 1.71 WHIP. Look for the Halos to beat the Royals for the eighth time in the last nine home matchups.
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Kyle Akins
SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS
N.Y. METS @ BALTIMORE | 06/09 | 7:05 PM GMT
BALTIMORE +120
ANALYSIS: This is a rivalry start for Matt Harvey, who already struggled mightily against the Mets once this year. But in his last outing, the Orioles wisely shortened Harvey’s start to three innings, and it led to a team win. Look for that to be a plan with Harvey going forward to make this start competitive. Despite the Orioles' poor record, they have been playing well of late, winning two straight games and five of six. Teams that are worse than .410 on the season but have won at least two straight games have returned a +5.5 return on investment playing on. I'm on Baltimore.
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SERIOUS SCIENTISTS
N.Y. YANKEES @ MINNESOTA | 06/09 | 8:10 PM GMT
N.Y. YANKEES -180
ANALYSIS: The Yankees are 17-0 in the second game of a series as a favorite off a game as a favorite in which they hit multiple home runs and it is before the All-Star break. The Twins are 0-11 as a home underdog of +140 or greater when their opponent’s starter has an ERA of less than 2.50 on the season and it is before the All-Star break.
ARIZONA @ OAKLAND | 06/09 | 3:37 PM GMT
OAKLAND -210
ANALYSIS: The Athletics are 14-0 since the start of the 2018 season as a -130 or steeper favorite with Sean Manaea on the mound when they scored first in his last start. The Diamondbacks are 0-17 in the second game of a road series as a 170-plus underdog when they had more strikeouts than hits in the series opener.
WASHINGTON @ TAMPA BAY | 06/09 | 7:10 PM GMT
TAMPA BAY -157
ANALYSIS: The Rays are 10-0 in the last game of a home series off a game in which they drew five-plus walks. The Nationals are 0-15 as a road underdog of +140 or better against a lefty when they are off a game as an underdog, they have faced three straight righties, and it is before the All-Star break.
TORONTO @ CHI. WHITE SOX | 06/09 | 8:10 PM GMT
CHI. WHITE SOX -145
ANALYSIS: The White Sox are 18-0 before the All-Star break in the second game of a series as a home favorite of steeper than -135 when their starter went less than eight innings and their bullpen did not allow a run. The Blue Jays are 0-7 as a road underdog after a game in which they did not score after the third inning.
CLEVELAND @ ST. LOUIS | 06/09 | 8:15 PM GMT
CLEVELAND +115
ANALYSIS: The Indians are 12-0 in the second game of a series after they scored six-plus runs in the opener and it is before the All-Star break. The Cardinals are 0-7 when they blew a lead in their starter’s last start and lost.
N.Y. YANKEES @ MINNESOTA | 06/09 | 8:10 PM GMT
OVER 8.5
ANALYSIS: The Yankees are 12-0 OU (+3.50 rpg) in the second game of a series after a game as a road favorite in which they had more than one multiple-run innings and it is before the All-Star break. The Twins are 10-0 OU (+3.55 rpg) in the second game of a series versus a team with a better record.
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John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE
N.Y. METS @ BALTIMORE | 06/09 | 7:05 PM GMT
N.Y. METS -130
ANALYSIS: Matt Harvey faces his old team in the Mets for the second time this season, he is 3-6 with a 6.62 ERA this season and he allowed seven runs in his first start against the Mets. Taijuan Walker is 4-2 with a 2.17 ERA this season and he struggled in his last outing. However, he pitched seven innings allowing one run against the Orioles earlier this season. The Orioles bats are on fire right now, but the Orioles have a bottom half bullpen in the league while the Mets have a top 5 bullpen. Take the Mets on the road.
KANSAS CITY @ L.A. ANGELS | 06/09 | 9:38 PM GMT
KANSAS CITY +135
ANALYSIS: Brad Keller was one of the Royals best pitchers in May, he was 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA. Griffin Canning has struggled in his past few starts especially with his command. He has walked at least two batters in seven straight starts and allowed at least one home run in his last four starts, with the last three coming at home. The Angels are hot right now but they still have one of the worst bullpens in the league, if the Royals keep this close they should be able to win in the latter innings.
HOUSTON @ BOSTON | 06/09 | 7:10 PM GMT
BOSTON -135
ANALYSIS: Nathan Eovaldi is 7-2 with a 3.78 ERA this season and he has won each of his last three starts. Jake Odorizzi allowed three runs to the Red Sox in three innings in his last start and he has a 7.15 ERA in five starts this season. JD Martinez was in the lineup last night and Alex Verdugo will be back in against the righty. Take the Red Sox at home.
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BOSTON @ N.Y. ISLANDERS | 06/09 | 7:30 PM GMT
N.Y. ISLANDERS +115
ANALYSIS: The Isles took a 3-2 series lead back home with them despite a good performance by the Bruins. Tuuka Rask looked leaky for the Bruins and he was eventually pulled for the third period. Bruce Cassidy said he isn’t 100% and I would believe him. The Isles head home to the Coliseum to close out the series where it has been rockin all playoffs. I think this is a 50-50 game, so I am going to ride with the underdog Islanders to close it out at home.
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Ben Burns
10* phillies-125
10* under-223-nuggets
9* over-9-tigers
9* mets-126
9* under-5.5-islanders
8* padres-210
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Wayne Root
Chairmans- Denver Nuggets
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Micah Roberts
N.Y. METS @ BALTIMORE | 06/09 | 7:05 PM GMT
N.Y. METS -125
ANALYSIS: I think this is going to be a number that runs because it’s a mismatch, even though the Orioles have played better of late. Bet it sooner rather than later if you agree on the Mets. It’s all about New York coming off a rare loss behind Taijuan Walker. The Mets have gone 8-2 in his starts this year. Baltimore RHP Matt Harvey hopes to pitch a great game against his former team, but I don’t see it happening. He’s allowed five or more runs in four of his last five turns. Take the Mets to win.
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Scott Spreitzer
Padres RL -105 (6U)
Tigers -140 F5 (3U)
Bruins -135 (3U)
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Doug Upstone
6 - Mets
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USA - Costa Rica
Friendly International, 01:00 CET (Jun 10) / 7:00 PM ET
1.7 Units: Costa Rica +1 -138
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MLB
3* #907 Milwaukee -102
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Elite Sports Picks
Chicago White Sox (Lynn) -145 over Toronto (Manoah)
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Insider Sports Report
4* Detroit (Mize) -125 over Seattle (Flexen)
Range: -110 to -150
3* N.Y. Mets (Walker) -155 over Baltimore (Harvey)
Range: -140 to -180
3* Denver +6 over Phoenix (NBA)
Range: +7.5 to +3.5
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National Sports Service
4* Denver/Phoenix OVER 222 (NBA)
3* Tampa Bay (McClanahan) -150 over Washington (Corbin)
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5 Unit --> N.Y. Mets (Walker) -155 over Baltimore (Harvey)
3 Unit --> Cincinnati (Gutierrez) +100 over Milwaukee (Anderson)
3 Unit --> Denver/Phoenix OVER 222 (NBA)
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5★ Chicago White Sox (Lynn) -145 over Toronto (Manoah)
3★ Denver +6 over Phoenix (NBA)
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50 Dime | $12,500.00 Boston Redsox Money-Line
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Matt Severance
CHI. CUBS @ SAN DIEGO | 06/09 | 4:10 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO -1.5
ANALYSIS: I've picked each game of this series, backing San Diego, and gone 1-1 on the moneyline. Each time, I've mentioned how weak the Cubs lineup is without Javy Baez. Well, not only is he out Wednesday but so are Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras (rest). I will be STUNNED if Padres right-hander and former Cub Yu Darvish (6-1, 2.25) allows more than one run over seven or so against that lineup. Over his last 10 starts, Darvish is 6-1 with a 1.91 ERA, holding opponents to a .180 BA. Cubs counterpart Jake Arrieta (5-6, 5.26) has an 8.28 ERA in his past six starts. Friars at -105 on runline feels like stealing.
SAN FRANCISCO @ TEXAS | 06/09 | 2:05 PM EDT
TEXAS +1.5
ANALYSIS: I still can't believe I lost Rangers +1.5 on Tuesday -- they led 4-2 entering the top of the eighth and lost 9-4 to the Giants as the bullpen imploded. This is simply a bad team. That said, Wednesday starter Kyle Gibson (4-0, 2.06), who has nine quality starts on the year and almost surely will be traded by the end of July to a contender, has been great. He is 3-0 with a 0.57 ERA in five starts at Globe Life Field this season, with Texas winning all of them. The Giants are basically doing a bullpen day and may just treat this as a throwaway game - I'd bet Buster Posey sits out, for example -- for the most part having to travel out after. Rangers on RL.
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John Bollman
CHI. CUBS @ SAN DIEGO | 06/09 | 4:10 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO -216
ANALYSIS: I usually don't like lines this heavy but the Cubs are without Javy Baez, Wilson Contreras, and Kris Bryant in the lineup today. Jake Arrieta has been very bad recently allowing walks and home runs. The Padres have their full lineup, their ace is on the mound in Yu Darvish, and their top relievers didn't pitch yesterday. Take the Padres at home.
SAN FRANCISCO @ TEXAS | 06/09 | 2:05 PM EDT
TEXAS -105
ANALYSIS: Since his first start of the season, Kyle Gibson has pitched six innings and allowed less than three runs in all of his starts but his last, where he pitched 5.1 scoreless innings. Zack Littell is opening for the Giants in a bullpen game. The Rangers have lost 12 of 13 games but they are at least showing signs of life. Take the Rangers to ride behind Gibson today.
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Micah Roberts
ATLANTA @ PHILADELPHIA | 06/09 | 7:05 PM EDT
ATLANTA +120
ANALYSIS: The Braves have won three straight, the first two impressively against the Dodgers, and they can get over .500 for the first time this season. It’s hard to believe but they’ve been playing catch-up all season. On Tuesday, they knocked around ace Aaron Nola, 9-5. Tucker Davidson was sharp in his last start, allowing no runs in 5.2 innings. This will be his third start of the season and fourth of his career. Take the Braves to win.
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JIMMY ADAMS
Game: (911) Houston Astros at (912) Boston Red Sox
Date/Time: Jun 9 2021 7:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 3 units
Play: Boston Red Sox -130 J Odorizzi (RHP), N Eovaldi (RHP) Must Start
The Red Sox had won 5 straight prior to falling to the Astros in the opening game of this series. During the win streak the fewest runs that Boston scored was 5. Jake Odorizzi enters this game winless on the season with a 7.16 ERA. He faced these same Red Sox last time out, allowing 3 earned runs in just 3 innings pitched, a game which resulted in a 5-1 loss. Houston has now lost 4 of the 5 games in which Odorizzi has taken the mound. Nathan Eovaldi is fresh off an appearance in which he allowed just 1 earned run in 6 innings. He’s now put together 3 consecutive quality starts. Take the Red Sox.
Line Parameter: 3 units at -130 or lower, 2 units at higher than -130
Game: (917) Toronto Blue Jays at (918) Chicago White Sox
Date/Time: Jun 9 2021 8:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 5 units
Play: Chicago White Sox -142 L Lynn (RHP) Must Start
The White Sox will look to build on Tuesday’s 6-1 win over Toronto when they take the field for the 2nd time in this 3 game set. Chicago has won 4 of 5 and 9 of their past 12 games, continuing to cash tickets for their backers on a consistent basis. Lance Lynn has been one of the best pitchers in baseball all season long, entering 7-1 with a 1.23 ERA. Lynn has allowed just 1 earned run in his last 3 starts combined, and has allowed a total of 3 earned in his last 5 starts. Bad news for a Blue Jays team that’s lost 3 of 4. Toronto is struggling to score runs, plating just 7 over their past 4 games. Toronto is also breaking in a new pitcher in Alex Manoah. Manoah has started just 2 games this season and was knocked around for 4 earned in just 3.1 innings pitched last time out. This play qualifies for BIG TICKET status. Take the White Sox.
Line Parameter: 5 units at -145 or lower, 4 units at higher than -145
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Doug Upstone
2 - Phoenix Suns -5.5
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IQ Sports
5-unit: Yankees over 8.5
3-unit: TB Rays -160
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Tony Finn
5% Tampa Bay Rays
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Football Jesus NBA OVER total Nuggets/Suns
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