Friday 9/21/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAFB, NFL & MLB games.
Eric Schroeder
My complimentary winner for tonight is on the Pittsburgh Pirates, plus the money at home against the Milwaukee Brewers. And don't bother listing pitchers in this game.
Riding a five-game win streak, the Bucs have won seven of 10 and are hitting the string out of the baseball. Pittsburgh has a strong .274 batting average in that 10-game span, and is being led by Josh Bell, who has one home run and three RBIs while slugging .657 in thoses games.
There is always the consistency of Starling Marte, the most talented player on the roster, who is batting .278 with a .319 on-base percentage and .454 slugging percentage in 136 games this season for the Pirates.
Take the Pirates, as they keep the streak alive and prove to be a solid home dog value.
1* PIRATES
My complimentary winner for tonight is on the Pittsburgh Pirates, plus the money at home against the Milwaukee Brewers. And don't bother listing pitchers in this game.
Riding a five-game win streak, the Bucs have won seven of 10 and are hitting the string out of the baseball. Pittsburgh has a strong .274 batting average in that 10-game span, and is being led by Josh Bell, who has one home run and three RBIs while slugging .657 in thoses games.
There is always the consistency of Starling Marte, the most talented player on the roster, who is batting .278 with a .319 on-base percentage and .454 slugging percentage in 136 games this season for the Pirates.
Take the Pirates, as they keep the streak alive and prove to be a solid home dog value.
1* PIRATES
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Tommy Brunson
Tonight's free play is the Braves to move a game closer to clinching their first division title in 5 years, as they continue their series with the slumping Phillies.
Atlanta has won 4 of the last 6 in the season series, and they stand at 44-23 this year in division action, while the Phils are only 32-38 in N.L. East play.
It will be Nick Pivetta against Julio Teheran, and Teheran needs to step up his game to keep his name in the mix for a possible postseason start.
Braves and Teheran to deliver the goods on Friday.
4* ATLANTA
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Chris Jordan
My free play for tonight is on the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres, and I want you playing this game on the Run Line.
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.
Sitting back in first place in the National League West, this is go time for the Dodgers, who hold a slim 2 1/2-game lead over the Rockies in the West. The Padres are in the cellar, couldn't care any less at this point, and while I don't care about the starters, make note the Padres are 7-14 in games started by Eric Lauer.
Whomever is on the mound for the Friars will be in trouble, as the Dodgers' offense will be led by Cody Bellinger, who has 81 runs and 71 RBIs for the Dodgers this season and Yasiel Puig has six home runs and 12 RBIs while slugging 1.192 over his past 10 games for Los Angeles.
The Dodgers have won seven of 10, they're batting .266 in that span and have outscored foes by 24 runs in those games. Lay the Run Line.
2* DODGERS RUN LINE
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Trace Adams
For Friday night, play the Orioles and the Yankees to land Over the total in the Bronx.
New York has played Overs in their last pair of games, and they have also landed Over in 6 of their last 9 games overall. They will send CC Sabathia to the hill, and it appears the veteran southpaw is about out of gas, as his ERA is above 9 for his last 3 starts - 2 of those 3 landing Over the total.
Yefry Ramirez will get the ball for the Orioles, and his 16-plus road innings worked this year show an ERA over 11!
Series numbers show a 6-2-1 Over mark the last 9 times these teams have played one another.
Look for the offense to lead the way on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
O's-Yanks Over.
4* BALTIMORE-N.Y. YANKEES OVER
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Roz Wins
Roz's Friday, September 21, 2018, Free Pick
9/21 04:10 PM MLB (969) BOSTON RED SOX (C SALE - L) VS (970) CLEVELAND INDIANS (T BAUER - R)
Take : Indians
Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, September 21, 2018
09/21 04:10 PM MLB (955) CINCINNATI REDS (L CASTILLO - R) VS (956) MIAMI MARLINS (W CHEN - L)
Take : Reds
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Friday: Take SEATTLE (Ramirez) -125 over Texas
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John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: Detroit Tigers - 115
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: St Louis Cardinals - 140
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday: Take SAN FRANCISCO (Bumgarner) +135 over St Louis
Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play FRI Pirates w/Nova +130
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Cincinnati Reds - 130
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: St Louis Grant -140
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Golden Dragon Sports
FREE WINNER for FRIDAY: Pittsburgh Nova +113
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Texas Rangers w/Sadzeck +115 over Seattle
#1 Sports
Friday's Free Selection: San Diego Padres + 230
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Atlantic Sports
Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Minnesota Twins
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Jeff Allen Sports
Friday's Free Selection is on the Atlanta Braves
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Totals4U
Friday's Free Selection: Kansas City/Detroit under 9
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: Take BOSTON (Sale) -125 over Cleveland
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Cincinnati w/Castillo -135 Over Miami
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Brandon Lee
Sep 21 '18, 4:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Cubs vs White Sox
Play on: Cubs -1½ -119 at pinnacle
10* FREE MLB PICK (Cubs -1.5, -119)
I'll take my chances here with the Cubs on the -1.5 run line in Friday's series opener against the White Sox. The Cubs are coming off a much-needed day off and I look for them to go off in this one. The Cubs offense is loaded with power hitters and the wind will be blowing out to left-center at close to 20 mph. I know White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez has been throwing it well, but he's given up 18 homers in 14 home starts. This one also means a little more for the Cubs, who are fighting to hold on to their lead in the NL Central and will be extra motivated to make sure starter, Jose Quintana gets a win in his first start against his former team. Quintana comes in dealing, as he's got a 1.96 ERA and 1.091 WHIP in his last 3 starts and the White Sox are hitting a mere .229 and averaging just 3.7 runs/game against left-handed starters this season. Give me the Cubs -1.5 (-119)!
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Info Plays
Sep 21 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Florida Atlantic vs Central Florida
Play on: Florida Atlantic +14 -110
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Kenny Walker
Sep 21 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Florida Atlantic vs Central Florida
Play on: Central Florida -13½
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Alex Smart
Sep 21 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Florida Atlantic vs Central Florida
Play on: Florida Atlantic +14 -110 at sportsbook
The Knights on a 15 game winning streak dating back to last season have not played since a 38-0 shutout of South Carolina State at home the second weekend of the season. With some practices missed and the team having to deal with a little bit of rust, Im betting they take time to find their footing against what I have pegged as an explosive Florida Atlantic offence fighting for area bragging rights going into next years recruiting wars. FAU's Lane Kiffin also gives Florida Atlantic a edge as the superior coach vs Heupel who makes only his third start as a FBS coach. I know Florida Atlantic got smashed by the Oklahoma Sooners in their opener, but they did follow that up with a win vs Air Force in their next game, and than a lower tiered Bethune Cookman last week.
Owls 5-1 ATS L/6 as DD chalk.
CFB Road underdogs (FLA ATLANTIC) - with a terrible defense - allowing 6.1 or more yards/play, after gaining 525 or more total yards in their previous game are 52-16 ATS L/5 seasons for a 77% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on Florida Atlantic to cover
Mark Wilson
Sep 21 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Florida Atlantic vs Central Florida
Play on: Florida Atlantic +14
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Ray Monohan
Sep 21 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Florida Atlantic vs Central Florida
Play on: Central Florida -13 -102 at pinnacle
UCF -13
The Golden Knights are at a nice number here on Friday and worth a flyer.
Central Florida has opened the season 2-0 and have absolutely been dominant in both contests. They've averaged 47 points per game through the short span as this offense has been extremely threatening.
QB McKenzie Milton has tossed for 6 touchdowns thus far as he has been able to link up with Tre Nixon and Gabriel Davis on a consistent basis. The duo has forced opposing secondaries into a lot of issues and they figure to give this FAU defense a tall task.
FAU has conceded 39.3 points per game here in 2018, which doesn't bode well here for them in this matchup.
Some trends to note. Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Owls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Lay the points.
Back UCF ATS.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Friday 5* FREE CFB ATS Play
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Cole Faxon
Sep 21 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Mets vs Nationals
Play on: Mets -145
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Jack Jones
Sep 21 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Rays vs Blue Jays
Play on: Rays -123 at pinnacle
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Tampa Bay Rays -123
The Rays will be motivated to bounce back from a rare loss yesterday. They blew an 8-2 lead in the 9th inning tot he Blue Jays. But this is a team that is 23-6 in its last 29 games overall and won’t pack it in at this point. They’ve fought too hard to get to this point and give themselves a chance to make the postseason.
The bullpen strategy has paid off for the Rays this season. Diego Castillo has been at the forefront. He has posted a 2.57 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in his nine starts this year. The Rays are 8-1 in those nine starts, including 4-0 in Castillo’s four road starts this season.
Sean Reid-Foley has been suspect at best for the Blue Jays this season. He is 2-3 with a 5.54 ERA and 1.538 WHIP in five starts. He has already given up 6 homers while walking 16 batters in 26 innings pitched this year.
Toronto is 0-9 in home games off an upset win over a division opponent as a home dog over the last two seasons. The Blue Jays are 1-8 after scoring 9 runs or more this season. The Rays are 6-0 in their last six games following a loss. Bet the Rays Friday.
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Mike Williams
Sep 21 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Reds vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins +136
Ryan Worden
Sep 21 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Reds vs Marlins
Play on: Reds -142 at 5Dimes
In this lost season for both teams, Reds pitcher Luis Castillo has turned some heads with his performances down the stretch. In the last 3 weeks alone Castillo has not only beaten but dominated the Cardinals, Cubs and Dodgers, three teams that should make the playoff. He will have no problems in this one against the Marlins and Wei-Yin Chin whos has struggled of late with his control. Take The Reds On The Money Line
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Jimmy Boyd
Sep 21 '18, 8:15 PM in 6h
MLB | Giants vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -142 at BetPhoenix
1* Free Pick on St Louis Cardinals -142
St Louis is worth a look here at home in Friday's series opener against the Giants. While San Francisco will have a big name on the mound in ace Madison Bumgarner, the Cardinals are the only team with something to play for, as they try to hold on to the final Wild Card spot in the NL.
Bumgarner comes in with a 3.14 ERA and 1.215 WHIP in 19 starts, but it's been night and day when he starts on the road compare to at home. Bumgarner has a 1.34 ERA in 9 home starts, but owns an awful 5.02 ERA in 10 road starts.
St Louis will counter with John Gant, who is coming off a poor start at home against the Dodgers, but prior to that had gone 7 straight starts where he allowed 2 earned runs or less. With the lack of fire-power in the Giants lineup, look for Gant to bounce back in a big way and for the Cardinals to secure an easy win in this one.
Giants are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs a team with a winning home record and a mere 5-14 in Bumgarner's last 19 road starts. Take St Louis!