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Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays MLB Picks & Predictions 4/21/2019
by Tony Sink - 4/20/2019
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Friday 19th of April 2019
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4-Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh (+100) over San Francisco (7:05 p.m. Friday, April 19)
Pittsburgh is off to a great start and are sitting atop the National League Central in large part to their pitching. Jordan Lyles has been great in his first two starts for the Pirates allowing just 6 hits and one run over 11 innings and I think he can have similar success against the Giants. Madison Bumgarner will be on the mound for San Francisco and he has lost both of his starts on the road this season mostly because his defense has let him down. The Giants have struggled early on this season away from San Francisco going 3-7 and I don't think they will get it done in this one. Pittsburgh had an off day yesterday after finishing up an 8 game road trip and I think they keep things rolling with another win tonight.
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Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #902 Chicago Cubs (-165) over Arizona (2 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Rookie Merrill Kelly is taking the mound for the Diamondbacks and I think that he is going to struggle in his first ever start in Wrigley. Kelly had one good start against the Red Sox. Other than that he?s been really hittable, giving up seven runs in 11 innings and getting touched up for 13 hits and two home runs. He?s raw. And the Cubs are starting to get things going, winning three straight with ease against the Marlins. Kyle Hendricks has started slowly but he has been rock solid for the Cubs the last five years. He?ll get it rolling and I think he?ll get the better of Arizona here.
3-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-110) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
There?s no reason not to bet against the Marlins right now. They are a disaster. Miami is just 4-15 in their last 19 games and they are just 21-52 in their last 73 games overall. The Marlins are 5-21 in their last 26 series openers and I think Washington is better than their record suggests. They have had a tough schedule and I think that they will pick up some W?s this weekend.
2-Unit Play. Take #910 St. Louis (-150) over N.Y. Mets (8 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Jason Vargas has been a complete and total disaster for the Mets this year. He?s sporting a 14.21 ERA and he didn?t make it out of the first inning in his last start. In fact, he?s allowed eight runs in his last inning of work. My expectations are low. Adam Wainwright isn?t the same guy that he once was. However, he?s rung up back-to-back quality starts and is in a decent groove. Wainwright has won five of six starts against the Mets and the Cardinals are 11-5 in their last 16 games against a lefty starter. Go with the home team.
2-Unit Play. Take #911 Philadelphia (+130) over Colorado (8:40 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I don?t mind jumping back on the Phillies here. They didn?t show up yesterday. However, they have three more games in Coors Field and this lineup is going to explode in one of them. This is a good price on the better team.
3-Unit Play. Take #919 Chicago White Sox (+100) over Detroit (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I missed with the White Sox yesterday but I am going to go right back to them here. I still think the White Sox are a little better than they have been playing and that this team could be set for a minor breakout. Or at least a win here behind their best pitcher, Carlos Rodon. I also don?t need an excuse to bet against Jordan Zimmerman. He had a fluke start in the opener but has reverted back to his normal trash self in his last two starts, allowing 10 runs in just seven total innings. I like the value on the underdog here.
1-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland (-125) over Toronto (10 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Today?s Totals
1-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 9.0 N.Y. Mets at St. Louis (8 p.m., Friday, April 19)
3-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 10.5 Philadelphia at Colorado (8:40 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #912. Take Over 10.5 Runs Philadelphia vs. Colorado (Friday @ 8:40pm est)
We are 15-4 on the season, but bit of a dip after the 11 Straight Winners. We will of course get on a roll and are looking forward to a great weekend. We always go on a big run, dip a little, make adjustments adn then go another big run. Long, Long Season ahead of us until October. We might have a 7*NHL Today as we are having a great NHL Playoffs (4*Winner yesterday on Vegas/San Jose Over) - as we are 6-4 for +1190 in NHL Playoffs. NBA Playoffs are +460 Currently.Per this play, we actually nearly went with the Brewers but the Dodgers are red hot right now, so instead we will go with the Phillies/Rockies Over. Look, the last time Marquez was out there we rode him hard for a 6* play and he won in an absolute gem as Coach Bud Black called it. He went 9 innings and won 4-0 and nearly pitched a no hitter. But, the previous game he had given up 5 runs to the Braves. He dominated the Phils last time giving up just 3 hits in 7 innings and 0 runs. The Phillies plated 2 runs yesterday, will be mad and Marquez likely has a let down here. Plus, Vince has had a terrible record in Coors in general with over a 5 era there lifetime. I think when you both of it together, this probably leads to a surprising over here in Coors and we'll ride just that and move to 21-6 over our last 27 Baseball Plays.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
5 Unit Play. Take #914 San Diego -125 over Cincinnati (10:10p.m., Friday April 19)
Last night at Petco Park the Cincinnati Reds dropped their 4-game losing streak beating the Padres 4-1 but tonight I see the Padres snapping their losing streak. San Diego comes into this home game losing 4-Straight and with lefty Matt Strahm on the mound the Padres take this game. The Reds are throwing out Anthony DeSclafani and his last 3 starts the Reds are 0-3 and his ERA is 7.42 and look for the Padres to hit him hard tonight at home. Cincinnati is 1-4 against NL West teams and the Reds are 0-7 when DeSclafani starts. San Diego is 5-2 at home against the Reds and again the Padres snap out of their funk.
Tony George
MLB ? Friday April 19 ? Listed Pitchers Only as Always.
3 Units ? #901 Arizona / #902 Chicago Cubs (Over 7) *2:20 EST
Note ? Afternoon Game
Hendricks for Chicago (starter) has given up 24 hits in 13 innings (5.40 ERA). Both teams are red hot rolling into this game, and I think the runs will come here. Cannot figure this total line out as I have it at 9.5 on power ratings. Zona scoring 5.7 runs per game on the road and allowing 6.3. The Cubs are scoring over 6 runs per game this year and 4.8 at home. Both teams hitting well their last 5 games with decent numbers and if we any left handed relief pitchers here, both teams can light up southpaws big time.
3 Units ? Take #910 Cardinals (-155) over NY Mets *8:15 EST
Two veteran pitchers collide near The Arch in St. Louis and only one still has something left in the tank. Adam Wainwright is no longer dominant, but he's still can mow down opposing batters and in his three starts this season, just one would be deemed below average. Jason Vargas is only an innings-eater at this point of his career and he's had a hard time with that with an ERA over 10. New York has lost four of five as the offense is starting to cool and the Cardinals are 6-0 vs. an NL team with an on-base percentage of .340 or better this season. Make it 7-0. Slightly over my max of -150 but worth the stretch here.
3 Units ? Take #919 White Sox (-105) over Detroit *7:10 EST
Last week I had a winner for you going against Detroit's Jordan Zimmermann and look for that to happen again tonight. Zimmermann makes too much money to be released or traded (think Matt Cain of the Giants) and except for a series of good starts here and there when he commands his sinker, he has better than a 60 percent chance to lose any start. The Tigers beat the White Sox 9-7 yesterday and that outcome usually means bad news for Detroit. Here is the deal, the Tigers are 10-24 after scoring nine runs or more and 3-15 after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more. With the White Sox and their starter, Carlos Rodon, 7-1 vs. AL teams scoring 4.4 or less runs a game, take the Pale Hose.
Vernon Croy
6-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland -130 over Toronto (Friday, April 19 at 10:00 PM ET)
Tor: M. Stroman (0-3, 1.99 ERA)
Oak: A. Brooks (2-1, 4.24 ERA)
Take Oakland on the Moneyline as my 6-Unit MLB Smash for Friday. This pick falls into one of my top MLB systems and Oakland is hands-down the better team here this season. Oakland is 38-13 in their last 51 home games when playing a team that has a losing record and Oakland is 7-0 in their last 7 games against Toronto. Toronto is now 0-6 in Stroman's last 6 starts overall and 2-8 in their last 10 games when facing a righty starter. Toronto is also just 8-17 in their last 25 games against an AL West division opponent and Toronto is 1-5 in their last 6 games after a win. Oakland has hit .326 is the team lifetime against Stroman with an on-base percentage of .418 and the Blue Jays have never faced Brooks before which is a huge advantage for Brooks at home here tonight. Brooks pitched 6 innings in his only home start this season allowing just 2 hits and zero earned runs against the Boston Red Sox and I look for another solid start from him here tonight. Play Oakland on the Moneyline as we moved to 15-10 on the MLB season.
Scott Spreitzer
5-Unit Play: Take 910 Cardinals -145 over Mets (8:15 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I'm backing the Cardinals with Adam Wainwright over the Mets and Jason Vargas. The Cards averaged nearly 5 rpg in home night games against southpaws last season and they're hot at the plate in 2019. They're averaging over 5 rpg on the season and have scored 47 runs in their last 7 games. Jason Vargas has been a mess in 3 appearances so far this season and he hasn't provided much for his teams over the last 3 years. Adam Wainwright had a tough first outing but has rebounded with a pair of strong starts in his last 2 trips to the mound. Waino has allowed just 3 earned runs and 10 base runners in his last 12 IP, piling up 13 strikeouts. The Mets have been on the road since April 11 and have lost 2 straight and 4 of their last 5, outscored by a total of 41-22. Vargas is not likely to put a dent in the 8 rpg average allowed in their last 5 games, especially with a bullpen with an ERA near 6. I'm backing the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Alan Harris
3 Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh Pirates +100 over San Francisco Giants (7:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Pirates have posted a perfect 4-0 record in their last four home games and they have gone an excellent 4-1 in their last five where they faced a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower. They have also won fifteen of their last twenty versus a team with a losing record and they are 20-6 at home when facing a team with a road winning % of .400 or lower. The Giants, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 5-14 in their last nineteen versus a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower and they are 7-23 in their last 30 road games. Throw in the fact that the Giants have also lost 20 of their last 28 versus a team from the NL Central while the Pirates are 35-17 in their last 52 at home where they faced a team with a losing record and we?re going to take the Pirates at the even money or so price to get the home win in Pittsburgh on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #905 Washington Nationals -110 over Miami Marlins (7:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Nationals have posted a 5-2 record in their last seven games where they faced an NL East Division rival and they are an excellent 12-5 in their last seventeen games versus a team with a winning % of .400 or lower. The Nationals, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-5 in their last six at home versus a team with a winning record and they are 1-6 in their last seven where they faced a righty starter. They have also lost each of their last four home games and they are an awful 6-23 in their last 29 following an off day. Throw in the fact that the Nats are a lights out 21-6 in their last 27 head to head meetings with the Marlins and we?re taking them at the pickem or so price to get the road win in Miami on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #908 Milwaukee Brewers +100 over Los Angeles Dodgers (8:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Brewers have posted a 19-7 in their last 26 games following a loss and they are an excellent 15-6 in their last 21 home games. They have also won ten of Chacin?s last thirteen starts where he went in Game #2 of a series and they are an impressive 41-19 in their last 60 games overall. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five road games and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five on the road versus a righty starter. They have also lost six of their last eight versus a team with a winning record and they are an awful 3-7 in Stripling?s last ten starts versus a team from the NL Central. Throw in the fact that the Brewers are 33-16 in their last 49 when facing a team from the NL West and we?re taking them at the small plus money price to get the home win in Milwaukee on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #910 St Louis Cardinals -150 over New York Mets (8:15 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Cardinals have posted a 4-1 record in their last five versus a team from the NL East and they are an excellent 5-1 in their last six at home versus a team with a road winning % of .600 or higher. They have also won six of their last eight where they faced a team with a winning record and they are an impressive 11-5 in their last sixteen at home versus a lefty starter. The Mets, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five road games and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five versus a team with a winning % of .500 or higher. Throw in the fact that Cards are 5-1 in Wainwright?s last six starts against the Mets and that they have won four of their last five head to head meetings with them overall and we?re laying the price with them here to get the home win in St Louis on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #911 Philadelphia Phillies +130 over Colorado Rockies (8:40 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Phillies have posted a perfect 4-0 record in their last four games following a game where they scored two runs or less and they have gone an excellent 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss. They have also won twelve of their last seventeen games where they faced a right-handed starter and they are 5-2 in their last seven games played on a Friday night for whatever reason. The Rockies, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five games versus a team from the NL East and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five Game #2?s of a series. They have also lost six of their last eight where they faced a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower and they are 1-6 in their last seven home games. Throw in the fact that the Phillies are 7-1 off a game where they allowed five runs or more and we?re taking them at the underdog price to get the road win in Denver on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #914 San Diego Padres -125 over Cincinnati Reds (10:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Padres have posted a 5-2 record in their last seven games when facing a team that allowed two runs or less in their previous game and they are an excellent 7-2 in their last nine off a game where they scored two runs or less. The Reds, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-5 in their last six Game #2?s of a series and they are an awful 3-7 in their last ten games following a win. They have also lost thirteen of their last sixteen when facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher and they are 0-7 in DeSclafani?s last seven starts. Throw in the fact that the Padres are 5-2 in their last seven games at Petco against the Reds and we?re laying the price with them here to get the home win in San Diego on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #918 New York Yankees -170 over Kansas City Royals (7:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Yankees have posted a 7-2 record in their last nine games following a game where they scored two runs or less and they have gone an excellent 8-3 in their last eleven Game #2?s of a series. They have also won 42 of their last 55 off a game where they allowed five runs or more and they are an impressive 30-14 when facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. The Royals, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 7-19 in their last 26 where they faced a left-handed starter and they have lost four of Junis? last five road starts. Throw in the fact that the Yankees are 8-2 in Sabathia?s last ten starts against the Royals and that they are 46-18 in their last 64 head to head meetings with them overall and we?re going to lay the price here with them to get the home win in the Bronx on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #922 Tampa Bay Rays -115 over Boston Red Sox (7:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Rays have posted a perfect 5-0 record in their last five Game #1?s of a series and they have gone an excellent 9-1 in their last ten home games where they faced a team with a road winning % of .400 or lower. They have also won six of their last eight games versus a team from the AL East and they are an impressive 21-8 in their last 29 games versus a lefty starter. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five games versus an AL East Division rival and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five games overall. They have also lost nine of their last thirteen where they faced a right-handed starter and they are an awful 1-5 in their last six Game #1?s of a series. Throw in the fact that the Rays have won each of their last four head to head meetings with the Sox and we?re taking them at the pickem or so price to get the home win in Tampa on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #925 Seattle Mariners +105 over Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Mariners have posted a perfect 7-0 record in their last seven road games and they have that same 7-0 record in their last seven road games where they faced a right-handed starter. They have also won five of their last six games following a win and they are an impressive 8-3 in their last eleven games versus an AL West Division rival. The Angels, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five versus a lefty starter and they are an awful 2-7 in their last nine games following a loss. They are also just 6-15 in their last 21 at home versus a team with a road winning % of .600 or higher and they are 3-7 in Pena?s last ten starts where he faced a team with a winning record. Throw in the fact that the Mariners are 7-1 in the last eight head to head meetings between the two teams and we?re taking them at the small underdog price to get the road win in Anaheim on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland A?s -125 over Toronto Blue Jays (10:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The A?s have posted a 4-1 record in their last five games versus a team from the AL East and they have that same 4-1 record in their last five following a game where they allowed two runs or less. They have also won 37 of their last 51 versus a team with a losing record and they are an impressive 39-16 in their last 55 home games. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 2-8 in their last ten games where they faced a righty-starter and they have lost 14 of their last 20 on the road versus a team with a winning record at home. Throw in the fact that the A?s are perfect 7-0 in the last seven head to head meetings between the two teams and we?re laying the short price with them here to get the home win in Oakland on Friday night.
Mike Davis
3-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-110) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Anibal Sanchez had a resurgence last year in his lone season with the Braves. He came back to the National League last year after five seasons in the American League and he saw his ERA drop nearly four full runs between 2017 and 2018. He has gotten off to a slow start this year with his new team in Washington. Sanchez actually started his career in Miami and pitched his first six seasons there. I think that he will be ready to go tonight against his old team.
The Marlins have really struggled and they look like one of the worst teams in baseball right now. They are just 1-9 in their last 10 games and have the worst offense in the league. Miami is averaging just 2.5 runs per game and hitting just .216 as a team with only 17 home runs. The Marlins are just 15-36 in their last 51 divisional games and are 6-23 following an off day.
Take Washington.
Best of luck -- Mike
Allen Eastman
4-Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh (+100) over San Francisco (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Madison Bumgarner is on the mound for the Giants. But he is an underdog in this game. That tells me what I need to know. The Giants are just 1-3 in his four starts this season. Pittsburgh is backing Jordan Lyles and he has just a 0.91 WHIP and 0.82 ERA so far this season. San Francisco is just 7-23 in their last 30 road games and they are just 20-41 in their last 61 games overall. The Giants are just 15-36 against teams with winning records and the Pirates are 15-5 against teams with losing records. Pittsburgh has won four of its last five games and I think that they will get the job done here.
3-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland (-125) over Toronto (10 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I will go with the home team in this one. Oakland has beaten the Blue Jays seven straight times. Toronto is coming off a nice series win at Tampa Bay. I think they will struggle out in Oakland against a tough A's team though. Oakland has won five of their last seven games and had a much needed off day yesterday. The Blue Jays are going with Marcus Stroman today. They are 0-6 in his last six starts and 1-4 in his last five road starts. Toronto is 6-13 against a team with a winning record. Oakland is 43-19 in their last 62 home games against a right handed starter and they are 37-14 in their last 51 games against teams that are below .500. Go with Oakland here.
Allen Eastman
Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-120) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
The Nationals are 9-8 and have been up and down for much of the season but a two-game winning streak and a weekend series with the Marlins should push them in the right direction. Washington has been the forgotten team in the NL East mainly due to the departure of Bryce Harper but they have a lot left on their roster. They have one of the best staffs in the majors and some young talent (Soto and Robles) to go along with emerging superstar Anthony Rendon. This is a big series for them and one they should sweep so take them to get the job done in game one with little trouble and get their first three-game win streak of the season.
Best of luck ? Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Friday April 19th 2019-
6 Unit Play Take #919 Chicago White Sox +100 over Detroit (7:10pm est):
Chicago White Sox starter Carlos Rodon looks like he has taken the next big step in his career. The 26 year-old left-hander has had a different approach on the mound this season and it's paying off as he comes into this game with the 2nd best FIP in all of baseball in 2019. Rodon has one of the best sliders in the game and he's bumped up his use of it from 26% to 41% (tied for highest percentage by a qualified pitcher) and that's been a big reason for his early season success.
The Detroit Tigers are off to a surprising 9-9 start to their season but don't be fooled as this is a bad baseball team. The Tigers offense ranks near the bottom of the league in runs scored and in OPS as well and they have scored more than four runs in a game just 3 times in their first 18 contests this season. On the other side of things the White Sox offense has went above four runs scored in a game 11 times already in 2019. The Sox go up here against Detroit starter Jordan Zimmermann. The 32 year-old Zimmermann has been a total disaster since signing with the Tigers before the 2016 season as he ranks dead last in all of baseball in ERA since that time (400 IP minimum). Combine Zimmermann with the Tigers offense in this matchup and there's no reason they should be lined around this price in this game.
Take the Chicago White Sox.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh (+100) over San Francisco (7:05 p.m. Friday, April 19)Pittsburgh is off to a great start and are sitting atop the National League Central in large part to their pitching. Jordan Lyles has been great in his first two starts for the Pirates allowing just 6 hits and one run over 11 innings and I think he can have similar success against the Giants. Madison Bumgarner will be on the mound for San Francisco and he has lost both of his starts on the road this season mostly because his defense has let him down. The Giants have struggled early on this season away from San Francisco going 3-7 and I don't think they will get it done in this one. Pittsburgh had an off day yesterday after finishing up an 8 game road trip and I think they keep things rolling with another win tonight.
Best of Luck - Doc's Sports
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #902 Chicago Cubs (-165) over Arizona (2 p.m., Friday, April 19)Rookie Merrill Kelly is taking the mound for the Diamondbacks and I think that he is going to struggle in his first ever start in Wrigley. Kelly had one good start against the Red Sox. Other than that he?s been really hittable, giving up seven runs in 11 innings and getting touched up for 13 hits and two home runs. He?s raw. And the Cubs are starting to get things going, winning three straight with ease against the Marlins. Kyle Hendricks has started slowly but he has been rock solid for the Cubs the last five years. He?ll get it rolling and I think he?ll get the better of Arizona here.
3-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-110) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
There?s no reason not to bet against the Marlins right now. They are a disaster. Miami is just 4-15 in their last 19 games and they are just 21-52 in their last 73 games overall. The Marlins are 5-21 in their last 26 series openers and I think Washington is better than their record suggests. They have had a tough schedule and I think that they will pick up some W?s this weekend.
2-Unit Play. Take #910 St. Louis (-150) over N.Y. Mets (8 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Jason Vargas has been a complete and total disaster for the Mets this year. He?s sporting a 14.21 ERA and he didn?t make it out of the first inning in his last start. In fact, he?s allowed eight runs in his last inning of work. My expectations are low. Adam Wainwright isn?t the same guy that he once was. However, he?s rung up back-to-back quality starts and is in a decent groove. Wainwright has won five of six starts against the Mets and the Cardinals are 11-5 in their last 16 games against a lefty starter. Go with the home team.
2-Unit Play. Take #911 Philadelphia (+130) over Colorado (8:40 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I don?t mind jumping back on the Phillies here. They didn?t show up yesterday. However, they have three more games in Coors Field and this lineup is going to explode in one of them. This is a good price on the better team.
3-Unit Play. Take #919 Chicago White Sox (+100) over Detroit (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I missed with the White Sox yesterday but I am going to go right back to them here. I still think the White Sox are a little better than they have been playing and that this team could be set for a minor breakout. Or at least a win here behind their best pitcher, Carlos Rodon. I also don?t need an excuse to bet against Jordan Zimmerman. He had a fluke start in the opener but has reverted back to his normal trash self in his last two starts, allowing 10 runs in just seven total innings. I like the value on the underdog here.
1-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland (-125) over Toronto (10 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Today?s Totals
1-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 9.0 N.Y. Mets at St. Louis (8 p.m., Friday, April 19)
3-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 10.5 Philadelphia at Colorado (8:40 p.m., Friday, April 19)
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #912. Take Over 10.5 Runs Philadelphia vs. Colorado (Friday @ 8:40pm est)We are 15-4 on the season, but bit of a dip after the 11 Straight Winners. We will of course get on a roll and are looking forward to a great weekend. We always go on a big run, dip a little, make adjustments adn then go another big run. Long, Long Season ahead of us until October. We might have a 7*NHL Today as we are having a great NHL Playoffs (4*Winner yesterday on Vegas/San Jose Over) - as we are 6-4 for +1190 in NHL Playoffs. NBA Playoffs are +460 Currently.Per this play, we actually nearly went with the Brewers but the Dodgers are red hot right now, so instead we will go with the Phillies/Rockies Over. Look, the last time Marquez was out there we rode him hard for a 6* play and he won in an absolute gem as Coach Bud Black called it. He went 9 innings and won 4-0 and nearly pitched a no hitter. But, the previous game he had given up 5 runs to the Braves. He dominated the Phils last time giving up just 3 hits in 7 innings and 0 runs. The Phillies plated 2 runs yesterday, will be mad and Marquez likely has a let down here. Plus, Vince has had a terrible record in Coors in general with over a 5 era there lifetime. I think when you both of it together, this probably leads to a surprising over here in Coors and we'll ride just that and move to 21-6 over our last 27 Baseball Plays.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
5 Unit Play. Take #914 San Diego -125 over Cincinnati (10:10p.m., Friday April 19)Last night at Petco Park the Cincinnati Reds dropped their 4-game losing streak beating the Padres 4-1 but tonight I see the Padres snapping their losing streak. San Diego comes into this home game losing 4-Straight and with lefty Matt Strahm on the mound the Padres take this game. The Reds are throwing out Anthony DeSclafani and his last 3 starts the Reds are 0-3 and his ERA is 7.42 and look for the Padres to hit him hard tonight at home. Cincinnati is 1-4 against NL West teams and the Reds are 0-7 when DeSclafani starts. San Diego is 5-2 at home against the Reds and again the Padres snap out of their funk.
Tony George
MLB ? Friday April 19 ? Listed Pitchers Only as Always.3 Units ? #901 Arizona / #902 Chicago Cubs (Over 7) *2:20 EST
Note ? Afternoon Game
Hendricks for Chicago (starter) has given up 24 hits in 13 innings (5.40 ERA). Both teams are red hot rolling into this game, and I think the runs will come here. Cannot figure this total line out as I have it at 9.5 on power ratings. Zona scoring 5.7 runs per game on the road and allowing 6.3. The Cubs are scoring over 6 runs per game this year and 4.8 at home. Both teams hitting well their last 5 games with decent numbers and if we any left handed relief pitchers here, both teams can light up southpaws big time.
3 Units ? Take #910 Cardinals (-155) over NY Mets *8:15 EST
Two veteran pitchers collide near The Arch in St. Louis and only one still has something left in the tank. Adam Wainwright is no longer dominant, but he's still can mow down opposing batters and in his three starts this season, just one would be deemed below average. Jason Vargas is only an innings-eater at this point of his career and he's had a hard time with that with an ERA over 10. New York has lost four of five as the offense is starting to cool and the Cardinals are 6-0 vs. an NL team with an on-base percentage of .340 or better this season. Make it 7-0. Slightly over my max of -150 but worth the stretch here.
3 Units ? Take #919 White Sox (-105) over Detroit *7:10 EST
Last week I had a winner for you going against Detroit's Jordan Zimmermann and look for that to happen again tonight. Zimmermann makes too much money to be released or traded (think Matt Cain of the Giants) and except for a series of good starts here and there when he commands his sinker, he has better than a 60 percent chance to lose any start. The Tigers beat the White Sox 9-7 yesterday and that outcome usually means bad news for Detroit. Here is the deal, the Tigers are 10-24 after scoring nine runs or more and 3-15 after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more. With the White Sox and their starter, Carlos Rodon, 7-1 vs. AL teams scoring 4.4 or less runs a game, take the Pale Hose.
Vernon Croy
6-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland -130 over Toronto (Friday, April 19 at 10:00 PM ET)Tor: M. Stroman (0-3, 1.99 ERA)
Oak: A. Brooks (2-1, 4.24 ERA)
Take Oakland on the Moneyline as my 6-Unit MLB Smash for Friday. This pick falls into one of my top MLB systems and Oakland is hands-down the better team here this season. Oakland is 38-13 in their last 51 home games when playing a team that has a losing record and Oakland is 7-0 in their last 7 games against Toronto. Toronto is now 0-6 in Stroman's last 6 starts overall and 2-8 in their last 10 games when facing a righty starter. Toronto is also just 8-17 in their last 25 games against an AL West division opponent and Toronto is 1-5 in their last 6 games after a win. Oakland has hit .326 is the team lifetime against Stroman with an on-base percentage of .418 and the Blue Jays have never faced Brooks before which is a huge advantage for Brooks at home here tonight. Brooks pitched 6 innings in his only home start this season allowing just 2 hits and zero earned runs against the Boston Red Sox and I look for another solid start from him here tonight. Play Oakland on the Moneyline as we moved to 15-10 on the MLB season.
Scott Spreitzer
5-Unit Play: Take 910 Cardinals -145 over Mets (8:15 p.m., Friday, April 19)I'm backing the Cardinals with Adam Wainwright over the Mets and Jason Vargas. The Cards averaged nearly 5 rpg in home night games against southpaws last season and they're hot at the plate in 2019. They're averaging over 5 rpg on the season and have scored 47 runs in their last 7 games. Jason Vargas has been a mess in 3 appearances so far this season and he hasn't provided much for his teams over the last 3 years. Adam Wainwright had a tough first outing but has rebounded with a pair of strong starts in his last 2 trips to the mound. Waino has allowed just 3 earned runs and 10 base runners in his last 12 IP, piling up 13 strikeouts. The Mets have been on the road since April 11 and have lost 2 straight and 4 of their last 5, outscored by a total of 41-22. Vargas is not likely to put a dent in the 8 rpg average allowed in their last 5 games, especially with a bullpen with an ERA near 6. I'm backing the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Alan Harris
3 Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh Pirates +100 over San Francisco Giants (7:05 PM, Friday, April 19)The Pirates have posted a perfect 4-0 record in their last four home games and they have gone an excellent 4-1 in their last five where they faced a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower. They have also won fifteen of their last twenty versus a team with a losing record and they are 20-6 at home when facing a team with a road winning % of .400 or lower. The Giants, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 5-14 in their last nineteen versus a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower and they are 7-23 in their last 30 road games. Throw in the fact that the Giants have also lost 20 of their last 28 versus a team from the NL Central while the Pirates are 35-17 in their last 52 at home where they faced a team with a losing record and we?re going to take the Pirates at the even money or so price to get the home win in Pittsburgh on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #905 Washington Nationals -110 over Miami Marlins (7:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Nationals have posted a 5-2 record in their last seven games where they faced an NL East Division rival and they are an excellent 12-5 in their last seventeen games versus a team with a winning % of .400 or lower. The Nationals, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-5 in their last six at home versus a team with a winning record and they are 1-6 in their last seven where they faced a righty starter. They have also lost each of their last four home games and they are an awful 6-23 in their last 29 following an off day. Throw in the fact that the Nats are a lights out 21-6 in their last 27 head to head meetings with the Marlins and we?re taking them at the pickem or so price to get the road win in Miami on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #908 Milwaukee Brewers +100 over Los Angeles Dodgers (8:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Brewers have posted a 19-7 in their last 26 games following a loss and they are an excellent 15-6 in their last 21 home games. They have also won ten of Chacin?s last thirteen starts where he went in Game #2 of a series and they are an impressive 41-19 in their last 60 games overall. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five road games and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five on the road versus a righty starter. They have also lost six of their last eight versus a team with a winning record and they are an awful 3-7 in Stripling?s last ten starts versus a team from the NL Central. Throw in the fact that the Brewers are 33-16 in their last 49 when facing a team from the NL West and we?re taking them at the small plus money price to get the home win in Milwaukee on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #910 St Louis Cardinals -150 over New York Mets (8:15 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Cardinals have posted a 4-1 record in their last five versus a team from the NL East and they are an excellent 5-1 in their last six at home versus a team with a road winning % of .600 or higher. They have also won six of their last eight where they faced a team with a winning record and they are an impressive 11-5 in their last sixteen at home versus a lefty starter. The Mets, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five road games and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five versus a team with a winning % of .500 or higher. Throw in the fact that Cards are 5-1 in Wainwright?s last six starts against the Mets and that they have won four of their last five head to head meetings with them overall and we?re laying the price with them here to get the home win in St Louis on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #911 Philadelphia Phillies +130 over Colorado Rockies (8:40 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Phillies have posted a perfect 4-0 record in their last four games following a game where they scored two runs or less and they have gone an excellent 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss. They have also won twelve of their last seventeen games where they faced a right-handed starter and they are 5-2 in their last seven games played on a Friday night for whatever reason. The Rockies, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five games versus a team from the NL East and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five Game #2?s of a series. They have also lost six of their last eight where they faced a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower and they are 1-6 in their last seven home games. Throw in the fact that the Phillies are 7-1 off a game where they allowed five runs or more and we?re taking them at the underdog price to get the road win in Denver on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #914 San Diego Padres -125 over Cincinnati Reds (10:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Padres have posted a 5-2 record in their last seven games when facing a team that allowed two runs or less in their previous game and they are an excellent 7-2 in their last nine off a game where they scored two runs or less. The Reds, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-5 in their last six Game #2?s of a series and they are an awful 3-7 in their last ten games following a win. They have also lost thirteen of their last sixteen when facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher and they are 0-7 in DeSclafani?s last seven starts. Throw in the fact that the Padres are 5-2 in their last seven games at Petco against the Reds and we?re laying the price with them here to get the home win in San Diego on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #918 New York Yankees -170 over Kansas City Royals (7:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Yankees have posted a 7-2 record in their last nine games following a game where they scored two runs or less and they have gone an excellent 8-3 in their last eleven Game #2?s of a series. They have also won 42 of their last 55 off a game where they allowed five runs or more and they are an impressive 30-14 when facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or higher. The Royals, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 7-19 in their last 26 where they faced a left-handed starter and they have lost four of Junis? last five road starts. Throw in the fact that the Yankees are 8-2 in Sabathia?s last ten starts against the Royals and that they are 46-18 in their last 64 head to head meetings with them overall and we?re going to lay the price here with them to get the home win in the Bronx on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #922 Tampa Bay Rays -115 over Boston Red Sox (7:10 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Rays have posted a perfect 5-0 record in their last five Game #1?s of a series and they have gone an excellent 9-1 in their last ten home games where they faced a team with a road winning % of .400 or lower. They have also won six of their last eight games versus a team from the AL East and they are an impressive 21-8 in their last 29 games versus a lefty starter. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five games versus an AL East Division rival and they have that same 1-4 record in their last five games overall. They have also lost nine of their last thirteen where they faced a right-handed starter and they are an awful 1-5 in their last six Game #1?s of a series. Throw in the fact that the Rays have won each of their last four head to head meetings with the Sox and we?re taking them at the pickem or so price to get the home win in Tampa on Friday night.
4 Unit Play. Take #925 Seattle Mariners +105 over Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The Mariners have posted a perfect 7-0 record in their last seven road games and they have that same 7-0 record in their last seven road games where they faced a right-handed starter. They have also won five of their last six games following a win and they are an impressive 8-3 in their last eleven games versus an AL West Division rival. The Angels, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 1-4 in their last five versus a lefty starter and they are an awful 2-7 in their last nine games following a loss. They are also just 6-15 in their last 21 at home versus a team with a road winning % of .600 or higher and they are 3-7 in Pena?s last ten starts where he faced a team with a winning record. Throw in the fact that the Mariners are 7-1 in the last eight head to head meetings between the two teams and we?re taking them at the small underdog price to get the road win in Anaheim on Friday night.
3 Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland A?s -125 over Toronto Blue Jays (10:05 PM, Friday, April 19)
The A?s have posted a 4-1 record in their last five games versus a team from the AL East and they have that same 4-1 record in their last five following a game where they allowed two runs or less. They have also won 37 of their last 51 versus a team with a losing record and they are an impressive 39-16 in their last 55 home games. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have struggled a bit in the spot they are in here tonight as they have gone just 2-8 in their last ten games where they faced a righty-starter and they have lost 14 of their last 20 on the road versus a team with a winning record at home. Throw in the fact that the A?s are perfect 7-0 in the last seven head to head meetings between the two teams and we?re laying the short price with them here to get the home win in Oakland on Friday night.
Mike Davis
3-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-110) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)Anibal Sanchez had a resurgence last year in his lone season with the Braves. He came back to the National League last year after five seasons in the American League and he saw his ERA drop nearly four full runs between 2017 and 2018. He has gotten off to a slow start this year with his new team in Washington. Sanchez actually started his career in Miami and pitched his first six seasons there. I think that he will be ready to go tonight against his old team.
The Marlins have really struggled and they look like one of the worst teams in baseball right now. They are just 1-9 in their last 10 games and have the worst offense in the league. Miami is averaging just 2.5 runs per game and hitting just .216 as a team with only 17 home runs. The Marlins are just 15-36 in their last 51 divisional games and are 6-23 following an off day.
Take Washington.
Best of luck -- Mike
Allen Eastman
4-Unit Play. Take #904 Pittsburgh (+100) over San Francisco (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)Madison Bumgarner is on the mound for the Giants. But he is an underdog in this game. That tells me what I need to know. The Giants are just 1-3 in his four starts this season. Pittsburgh is backing Jordan Lyles and he has just a 0.91 WHIP and 0.82 ERA so far this season. San Francisco is just 7-23 in their last 30 road games and they are just 20-41 in their last 61 games overall. The Giants are just 15-36 against teams with winning records and the Pirates are 15-5 against teams with losing records. Pittsburgh has won four of its last five games and I think that they will get the job done here.
3-Unit Play. Take #928 Oakland (-125) over Toronto (10 p.m., Friday, April 19)
I will go with the home team in this one. Oakland has beaten the Blue Jays seven straight times. Toronto is coming off a nice series win at Tampa Bay. I think they will struggle out in Oakland against a tough A's team though. Oakland has won five of their last seven games and had a much needed off day yesterday. The Blue Jays are going with Marcus Stroman today. They are 0-6 in his last six starts and 1-4 in his last five road starts. Toronto is 6-13 against a team with a winning record. Oakland is 43-19 in their last 62 home games against a right handed starter and they are 37-14 in their last 51 games against teams that are below .500. Go with Oakland here.
Allen Eastman
Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #905 Washington (-120) over Miami (7 p.m., Friday, April 19)The Nationals are 9-8 and have been up and down for much of the season but a two-game winning streak and a weekend series with the Marlins should push them in the right direction. Washington has been the forgotten team in the NL East mainly due to the departure of Bryce Harper but they have a lot left on their roster. They have one of the best staffs in the majors and some young talent (Soto and Robles) to go along with emerging superstar Anthony Rendon. This is a big series for them and one they should sweep so take them to get the job done in game one with little trouble and get their first three-game win streak of the season.
Best of luck ? Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Friday April 19th 2019-6 Unit Play Take #919 Chicago White Sox +100 over Detroit (7:10pm est):
Chicago White Sox starter Carlos Rodon looks like he has taken the next big step in his career. The 26 year-old left-hander has had a different approach on the mound this season and it's paying off as he comes into this game with the 2nd best FIP in all of baseball in 2019. Rodon has one of the best sliders in the game and he's bumped up his use of it from 26% to 41% (tied for highest percentage by a qualified pitcher) and that's been a big reason for his early season success.
The Detroit Tigers are off to a surprising 9-9 start to their season but don't be fooled as this is a bad baseball team. The Tigers offense ranks near the bottom of the league in runs scored and in OPS as well and they have scored more than four runs in a game just 3 times in their first 18 contests this season. On the other side of things the White Sox offense has went above four runs scored in a game 11 times already in 2019. The Sox go up here against Detroit starter Jordan Zimmermann. The 32 year-old Zimmermann has been a total disaster since signing with the Tigers before the 2016 season as he ranks dead last in all of baseball in ERA since that time (400 IP minimum). Combine Zimmermann with the Tigers offense in this matchup and there's no reason they should be lined around this price in this game.
Take the Chicago White Sox.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
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