Saturday 3/30/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Saturday’s NCAAB, NHL & NBA games.
Kenny Walker
Mar 30 '19, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Cardinals vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -125 at 5dimes
Free Pick on Brewers
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Steve Janus
Mar 30 '19, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Cardinals vs Brewers
Play on: Cardinals +124 at Pinnacle
1* Free Sharp Play on Cardinals +124
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Bobby Conn
Mar 30 '19, 9:10 PM in 11h
MLB | Red Sox vs Mariners
Play on: Red Sox -145 at GTBets
1* Free Play on Red Sox -145
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Mark Wilson
Mar 30 '19, 9:10 PM in 11h
MLB | BOS vs SEA
Play on: UNDER 8½ -120
Free Play on Red Sox vs Mariners under 8½ -120
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Larry Ness
Mar 30 '19, 9:10 PM in 11h
MLB | Red Sox vs Mariners
Play on: Red Sox -143 at 5dimes
My 1* Free Play is on the Boston Red Sox (9:10 EST).
Boston dropped the first contest of this series vs. the Mariners, who opened the 2019 campaign in Japan, sweeping the A’s in a two game series.
But the Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 win last night on hitter Mitch Moreland’s three-run homer in the ninth inning. I now look for Boston to carry that momentum over.
I also think that the Red Sox have the superior starter on the hill tonight.
Note that Boston starter Rodriguez saw team go 19-4 in his starts LY, earning $1,387 (6th-best among all starters). Seattle's Mike Leake is 1-3 with a 5.30 ERA vs Boston in six starts (teams are 1-5).
All signs point to Boston leaving the Pacific Northwest with a series victory to open the season. Consider the visitors in this one.
Good luck…Larry
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Ricky Tran
Mar 30 '19, 10:08 PM in 12h
NHL | Ducks vs Oilers
Play on: Oilers -145 at Bovada
Ricky's 1* Free Play on the Edmonton Oilers.
Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant.
- Home ice advantage. As Kramer once quipped to Jerry Seinfeld: “Stick a fork in me Jerry, I’m done!” And the same can be said for both the Ducks and the Oilers, who are now out of the playoff picture with just a handful of games remaining. Edmonton has struggled all year with consistency and Anaheim has been wallowing in the basement all season. Edmonton would need to sweep its remaining games, while also getting a lot of outside help to get in. It’s not going to happen. However, after a 3-2 shootout loss to Dallas last time out, I look for the Oilers to play with pride here and defend home ice vs. the putrid Ducks.
Key Trends:
- Edmonton is 7-2 in its last nine home games following a shootout loss at home.
- The Ducks are only 2-6 in their last eight trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent (lost 2-1 to the Oilers on February 23rd).
The verdict: It’s been a disappointing year for the Oilers, but a nice blowout victory over the hapless Ducks (who are in Calgary on Friday) will help ease the pain. Consider Edmonton on Saturday!
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Tim Michael
Mar 30 '19, 10:38 PM in 13h
NHL | Blackhawks vs Kings
Play on: UNDER 6 -110
T.M. Selection: Hawks/Kings under (1* FREE PLAY)
Two teams playing out their respective seasons collide on the West Coast on Saturday night and in my opinion, goals are going to be at a premium. Whoever gets the call in net, I’m expecting the overall “situation” that each club finds itself coming into this one, to lend itself to a lower-scoring contest here. After a 5-4 win at San Jose on Thursday, I think the Hawks come in “gassed.” The Kings have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league, but they come in off a somewhat competitive 3-2 shootout loss at Vancouver in their most recent action. While the LA won 6-3 over the Hawks back on March 2nd, as I stated off the top, I think that these two bottom feeders come out flat in this meaningless contest. I’m taking the under in this one.
T.M. Prediction: 3-2 LA.
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Saturday: Boston Red Sox - 145
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: MLB Milwaukee w/Woodruff -130
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Atlantic Sports
Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Boston Red Sox - 145
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Kenny Towers
INDIANA UNDER 204½
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Golden Dragon
Philadelphia Pivetta -140
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: NY Mets under 7
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Vegas Steam Line
BOSTON (Rodriquez) -145
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John Anthony Sports
Texas Rangers + 135
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Totals4U
Tampa Bay Rays over 7 1/2
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#1 Sports
Saturday's Free Selection: Houston Astros - 120
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Hawkeye Sports
Miami Heat
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Razor Sharp
DETROIT UNDER the total of 215
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Nevada Sharpshooter
HOUSTON OVER the total of 227½
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Vegas Consultants
MLB BOSTON RED SOX ‑145
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Hunter Price
Mar 30 '19, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Indians vs Twins
Play on: Twins +113 at YouWager
1* Free Pick on Twins +113
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Matt Josephs
Mar 30 '19, 3:07 PM in 5h
MLB | DET vs TOR
Play on: UNDER 8½ +101
This is a play on two poor offenses against two pitchers who should be able to do some work on their opponents. Aaron Sanchez had a horrible season last year, but still has some nasty stuff and if he's figured out the blister issues, then there will be some value with him much like Marcus Stroman. Sanchez had a decent spring with 14 K's and 7 walks in just under 18 innings of work. Sanchez gave up the majority of his hits and runs in one outing but once again I think he should slow down an awful Tigers offense that has not scored a single run yet in regulation. Both of their actual runs came in extra innings. Now I hope he goes deep because the Jays pen is scary, but I think we can get six out of him. Spencer Turnbull had a rough few outings for Detroit last year. The righty had a good spring though and closed things out with five strong innings vs. the Phillies. Toronto's lineup isn't anything special and with another day game, they could send out a backup or two. I'm going to need Turnbull to go deeper because Detroit's pen sucks too. Basically, I'm hoping for 9 here because the starters should do work, but the pens will make things interesting.
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Jimmy Boyd
Mar 30 '19, 6:09 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Texas Tech vs Gonzaga
Play on: Gonzaga -4 -110 at Mirage
1* Free Pick on Gonzaga -
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Wesley Scott
Mar 30 '19, 6:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Rockies vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +118 at Pinnacle
The Colorado Rockies (2-0 Overall, 2-0 Away) are off to a hot start, and are looking for another road win over the rebuilding Miami Marlins (0-2 Overall, 0-2 Home).
Colorado had 11 hits in yesterday's 6-1 win over Miami. Through the first two games, the Rocks are hitting .245, and have scored 12 runs.
Today, the Rockies will give the ball to Tyler Anderson (0-0). Anderson has struggled more on the road than he has in the Mile High City.
He carried a 5.02 road ERA in 15 road starts last season.
The Miami Marlins are struggling to score runs aver the first two games of the season. They are getting outscored 12-4 so far this series. All runs scored have been solo home runs.
If Miami is going to get out of the hitting funk they are in, they must get a strong start from Pablo Lopez.
Lopez took Dan Straily's roster spot after his solid spring training. He carried a ERA below 1.00 over that time.
The Marlins lineup is young, but have a chance to make a little noise today against Anderson.
Take the Marlins +118 for a small play today.
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Jimmy Boyd
Mar 30 '19, 6:09 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Texas Tech vs Gonzaga
Play on: Gonzaga -4 -110 at Mirage
1* Free NCAAB Pick on Gonzaga -4
I really like the value here with the Bulldogs laying the short number against Texas Tech in the Elite 8. I think it's going to be a bit of a repeat from last year for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech looked impressive in route to an Elite 8 showdown against Villanova and were fresh off a 13-point win over No. 2 seed Purdue. Red Raiders were no match for the Wildcats and lost 71-59.
It's not that I don't think Texas Tech is a good team, it's more that Gonzaga looks like the best team in the field. I think the Bulldogs double-digit win over FSU was every bit as impressive as Texas Tech's blowout of Michigan.
It's also no secret that Texas Tech is built on their defense. I just think the Bulldogs have too much offensive fire-power. The Seminoles held Gonzaga to just 40% shooting and they still put up 72. That's about as bad a shooting night as the Bulldogs have had all season, so chances are they knock down a few more jumpers in this one and pull away for an easy win and cover. Take Gonzaga!
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Brandon Lee
Mar 30 '19, 7:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Cardinals vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -126 at BMaker
10* FREE MLB PICK (Brewers -126)
I'll take my chances with Milwaukee as a small home favorite. I've been spot on in this series, cashing the Brewers on Thursday and the Cardinals on Friday. This one like the others, is all about the starting pitching matchup. I really like Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff, who posted a solid 2.55 ERA in Spring Training. He also had 26 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. I know Dakota Hudson has also looked good, but I think he struggles here on the road against one of the best lineups in the NL. Keep in mind Hudson had a 0.00 ERA at home last year and a 5.54 ERA on the road. Give me the Brewers -126!
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Rob Vinceletti
Rob V: Saturday Comp Play
Cleveland vs. Minnesota, 03/30/2019 14:10 EDT
Total: -120/+8 Under
Sportsbook:
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Saturday card has our 2019 NCAAB Tournament Game of the Year, a 6* NBA Perfect system beauty, NHL and an Early Season MLB Road warrior. MLB Comp totals play below.
The MLB Comp Play is on the Under in the Cleveland at Minnesota game at 2:10 eastern. In the series 5 of the last 6 here have stayed under the total. Bauer pitching for the tribe has gone under to the the tune of 41-9-7 on the road. He has pitched under in 18 of 26 vs division teams and the last 6 pitching on a Saturday. Odorizzi for the Twins has pitched under in 4 of 5 his last 5 home starts and 8 of 9 at home in March or April. The Twins have stayed under in 4 of 5 at home vs right handers. Cuzzi is behind the plate an 19 of 26 have stayed under when he works Twins games and 4 of 4 overall in his last 4 Saturdays behind the dish. Look for this one to stay under. On Saturday the 2019 NCAAB Tournament Game of the Year headlines a huge card backed with a 6* Top Rated NBA Play, an Early season MLB Power system and NHL System side.. For the MLB Free play. Play Cleveland and Minnesota under the total. Rob V- GC Sports
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Chip Chirimbes
Chip's FREE NCAA Winner
Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga, 03/30/2019 18:09 EDT
Total: -108/+137½ Under
Sportsbook:
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Chip's FREE NCAA Winner
Texas Tech vs Gonzaga 6:10 ET
Red Raiders/Bulldogs- (Under 137.5)- This is one f those East meets West style games with high scoring Gonzaga Bulldogs and the ball control defensive Red Raiders. Texas Tech wether they make shots or not will keep you from doing what you want to do. Dedicated to not giving an inch on defense with play the full forty minutes Tech force this a pace to play...UNDER!
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Brian Bitler
Brian’s 9* MLB Optimal Buy In
Colorado vs. Miami, 03/30/2019 18:10 EDT
Money Line: +122 Miami
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A ton of value here as usually with a team like the Marlins they are off to a bad 0-2 start are desperate to get a win in this series and luckily for them they have young stud Pablo Lopez on the mound and he faces off with struggling Tyler Anderson. Hopefully the Marlins can get their offense going.
Invest 9 units on the Marlins rotation #908
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Tony Brown
Tonys *5 Star MLB Free play
Boston vs. Seattle, 03/30/2019 21:10 EDT
Total: -115/+8 Over
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Fp: #1 offense in the league last season and defending world champs I expect boston to have a break out game aftr falling 0-2 in thiis series to get a win and the scoring will come early and often making the over my mlb free pick
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Cole Faxon
Mar 30 '19, 4:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Braves vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -140 at sportsbook
FREE PLAY on Phillies -140
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Bryan Leonard
Mar 30 '19, 4:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Braves vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -140 at 5dimes
906 Atlanta at Philadelphia
While we like young Bryce Wilson with the Braves, we love what Nick Pivetta is doinf in Philadelphia. Our numbers show him to be 17% better than an average MLB starter this year, as he really should come into his own this year. This could be the cheapest number we get on him at home all year, as all the baseball people I respect are in agreement on his ability. With Wilson likely on a pitch count the bullpen descrepency here will really play for the host.
PLAY PHILADELPHIA
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Jack Jones
Mar 30 '19, 7:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Magic vs Pacers
Play on: Magic +2½ -108 at Pinnacle
Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Orlando Magic +2.5
The Orlando Magic are now a half-game back of the Miami Heat for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They need wins like blood right now, and they’ve been doing a great job of handling that pressure down the stretch.
Indeed, the Magic are 6-1 SU & 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall with their only loss coming on the road against the red-hot Pistons. And while the Magic come in on a days’ rest, the Indiana Pacers don’t have that same luxury.
This is a brutal spot for the Pacers, who will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back and in their 3rd different city in 4 days after two tough road losses at Oklahoma City and at Boston. That game against Boston was huge because it likely decided the 4th and 5th seeds in the East. They won’t have much left in the tank after going down to the wire in a crushing 112-114 loss to the Celtics at the buzzer last night.
The Magic have won both meetings with the Pacers in 2019, including their 117-112 win as 3-point road dogs in Indiana earlier this month. Orlando is 12-3-1 ATS in its last 16 games vs. a team with a winning record. The Magic are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven Saturday games. Bet the Magic Saturday.
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Dustin Hawkins
Mar 30 '19, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Cardinals vs Brewers
Play on: Cardinals +117 at 5dimes
1 Dimer on Cardinals +117
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Info Plays
Mar 30 '19, 9:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -176 at GTBets
1* FREE INFO PLAY on Dodgers -176
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Mike Williams
Mar 30 '19, 10:05 PM in 10h
NBA | Grizzlies vs Suns
Play on: Grizzlies -1½ -109 at GTBets
1* on Grizzlies -1½ -109
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R and R Totals
NHL DALLAS STARS/VANCOUVER CANUCKS ‑135 u5.5
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Donny action
mlb seattle mariners +150
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Tommy King Wins
NCAA Basketball TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS +5
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The Oracle
NCAA Basketball PURDUE BOILERMAKERS/VIRGINIA CAVALIERS u126
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Golden Lock Sports
NBA MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES ‑1.5
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: the Sacramento Kings +10
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Teyas Sports
TEXAS OVER 9
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Sharp Bettor
(536) DETROIT PISTONS
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Arthur Ralph
FREE play SAT Portland + 5
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Easy Money Sports
Cleveland w/Bauer -114
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Roz Wins
03/30 05:05 PM NBA (541) PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
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Tony Sacco
San Diego Padres
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