Dave Essler
3*
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Scott Spreitzer
3* Florida -160
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The Winners Circle – Thursday Sports Plays
NBA BASKETBALL
Play Miami -3.5 over Boston
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NHL HOCKEY
Play Florida -160 over Tampa Bay
Play Colorado -240 over St. Louis
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MLB BASEBALL
Play New York Yankees -215 over Baltimore
Play New York Mets -170 over St. Louis
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jack jones
20
guardians
15
stl cards
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dave price
7
cleveland guardians
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TMT Sports Baseball
MLB YTD 64-45 +$60,300 (59%)
Yesterday Recap 2-1 +$3,220 (67%)
This Week 5-2 +$7,110 (71%)
3* NY Mets -1.5 +110
2* Cleveland TT Over 3.5 -110
2* San Diego Over 8 -110
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Matt Severance
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CINCINNATI @ CLEVELAND | 05/19 | 1:10 PM EDT
CLEVELAND -130
ANALYSIS: Yesterday's rainout may have helped the Guardians because their two best relievers, Bryan Shaw and Emmanuel Clase, both pitched in Tuesday's loss so maybe they wouldn't have been available Wednesday but will be today. Also the return of Manager Terry Francona from COVID. The Reds are playing better and burned us Tuesday, but Tyler Mahle has a 5.89 ERA overall and 6.50 on the road. On the flip side, since July 10, 2021, Cleveland's Cal Quantrill has recorded a team-high 17 starts of 6.0-or-more innings and has gone 7-3 with a 2.40 ERA.
BOSTON @ MIAMI | 05/19 | 8:30 PM EDT
MIAMI -165
ANALYSIS: I was going to wait here on official word on Al Horford, but it sounds as if he's not playing again due to COVID. Marcus Smart should be back for Boston but now comes word that guard Derrick White is out for personal reasons. That clearly weakens the Boston bench (White started for Smart in Game 1). So, back to the Heat at home -- where they haven't lost since late March.
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John Bollman
TAMPA BAY @ FLORIDA | 05/19 | 7:00 PM EDT
FLORIDA -160
ANALYSIS: This is a must win game for the Panthers in my opinion. They looked lethargic in Game 1 and they still have yet to score a power play goal in the playoffs. That has to change. I think we will see a much better effort from the Panthers tonight. The Lightning also know they did their job stealing a road game and I think they know they can take care of business at home. This might be the only time I am on the Panthers this series as I think the odds are way off in general, most of these games should be much closer to 50-50 and I think the Lightning should be favored when they’re at home. But I like the Panthers to even the series at home.
ST. LOUIS @ N.Y. METS | 05/19 | 1:10 PM EDT
ST. LOUIS 164
ANALYSIS: Dakota Hudson has been solid for the Cardinals this season pitching three scoreless outings and pitching three outings allowing 3 ER. Chris Bassitt has been very good for the Mets as well, only getting hit hard in one of his outings. However, I think this should be a low scoring game with these two starters, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Cardinals bats wake up after facing Max Scherzer for six innings. I think pretty much everything about this game could go either way depending on who gets the big hit. The lineup, starting pitching, and bullpens are all even to me, so I like the value in the heavy underdog here.
SEATTLE @ BOSTON | 05/19 | 7:10 PM EDT
BOSTON -130
ANALYSIS: George Kirby has been very good for the Mariners in his first two starts but he is still a rookie making his first career start in Fenway against a Red Sox team that has suddenly started to hit. The Red Sox bullpen is also completely rested after the Nick Pivetta complete game yesterday. The Mariners are 6-15 in their last 21 games and 8-14 on the road. Rich Hill has actually pitched really well lately only allowing 2 ER in his last 19 IP. The Mariners are also much worse against lefties this season. Take the Red Sox to stay hot at home.
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Allie O'Neill
ARIZONA @ CHI. CUBS | 05/19 | 7:40 PM EDT
CHI. CUBS 100
ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks have now lost six straight games. Even though the Cubs lost yesterday, they have still won four of the last five games. Arizona's Zach Gallen has been great so far, but just lost at home to the Cubs in his most recent start. There is some concern about Marcus Stroman, as he is just returning from COVID protocols, but the Cubs have a strong bullpen to back him up. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks currently hold the third worst bullpen ERA. Take the Cubs to extend the Dbacks' losing streak.
CINCINNATI @ CLEVELAND | 05/19 | 1:10 PM EDT
OVER 8
ANALYSIS: The over is 7-1 in Tyler Mahle's starts this season, including one game last month versus Cleveland where he gave up four earned runs. Cal Quantrill has allowed at least a couple earned runs per outing, so ideally the Reds offense is able to contribute their share of scoring. The Reds allow their opponents more runs than any other team in the league, an average of 5.83. The Guardians currently sit at the sixth worst spot, allowing 4.62. The over has now hit five straight times that these teams have played, and is 9-4 in Reds home games this season.
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Mike Barner
BOSTON @ MIAMI | 05/19 | 8:30 PM EDT
MIAMI -170
ANALYSIS: The Celtics entered the half of Game 1 with a lead despite Marcus Smart and Al Horford being out. They were abnormally hot from the field, so when regression hit in the second half, the Heat pulled away with a win. It sounds like Smart has a good chance to return for Game 2, which would provide Boston with a huge boost. However, the Heat have yet to lose at home during the playoffs, and Jimmy Butler is a man on a mission. Look for the Heat to win another game before the series shifts to Boston.
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