Boston Red Sox at NY Yankees 8/16/20
The Red Sox are not playing anywhere near the level they should be for a team that has the talent they have. Boston has posted a 6-14 record overall, but when playing on the road the Red Sox are 3-5. The last game for the Red Sox ended up being a loss against the Yankees.
In the game here the Red Sox are coming in with an average of .252 with 173 hits. The Red Sox have scored a total of 88 runs and hit a total of 24 homers. The Red Sox have ended up getting a team ERA of 5.86 and have allowed the opponent to hit at a clip of .288.
With the Yankees they are sitting on a 13-6 record overall and when playing at home the Yankees have a 7-1 record. The win to the Yankees ended up being a good one as the final scored ended up being a 10-3 score on the day.
With the Yankees the team has ended up getting an average of .262 and have managed to get 157 hits. The run scoring for the Yankees has been done at a clip of 104 on the year and have managed to get 32 homers. With the New York team they have a team ERA of 4.19 and have allowed the opponents to hit at a clip of .222 on the year.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 6 games.
NY Yankees are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Free MLB Pick: New York Yankees -185
In this game it will be a battle between two rival teams. Now, the Red Sox are going to have to come into the game here and try to play quite a bit better than what they have been so far. The problem is the Yankees have a powerhouse offense and a defense combined with great pitching that is going to keep the Red Sox in check, but it will be a low scoring affair. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 3-1.
The Red Sox are not playing anywhere near the level they should be for a team that has the talent they have. Boston has posted a 6-14 record overall, but when playing on the road the Red Sox are 3-5. The last game for the Red Sox ended up being a loss against the Yankees.
In the game here the Red Sox are coming in with an average of .252 with 173 hits. The Red Sox have scored a total of 88 runs and hit a total of 24 homers. The Red Sox have ended up getting a team ERA of 5.86 and have allowed the opponent to hit at a clip of .288.
With the Yankees they are sitting on a 13-6 record overall and when playing at home the Yankees have a 7-1 record. The win to the Yankees ended up being a good one as the final scored ended up being a 10-3 score on the day.
With the Yankees the team has ended up getting an average of .262 and have managed to get 157 hits. The run scoring for the Yankees has been done at a clip of 104 on the year and have managed to get 32 homers. With the New York team they have a team ERA of 4.19 and have allowed the opponents to hit at a clip of .222 on the year.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
Boston are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 6 games.
NY Yankees are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Free MLB Pick: New York Yankees -185
In this game it will be a battle between two rival teams. Now, the Red Sox are going to have to come into the game here and try to play quite a bit better than what they have been so far. The problem is the Yankees have a powerhouse offense and a defense combined with great pitching that is going to keep the Red Sox in check, but it will be a low scoring affair. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 3-1.
LA Dodgers at LA Angels 8/16/20
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California to face off against the Los Angeles Angels. The Los Angeles Dodgers are throwing right hander, Dustin May. May is 1-1 this year with a 2.75 ERA. The Los Angeles Angels are pitching right hander, Julio Teheran. Teheran is 0-1 this year with a 13.50 ERA.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this year, going 14-7 early into the 2020 season. The Dodgers bats are led by right fielder, Mookie Betts. Betts is batting .303, to go along with 7 HR and 15 RBIs. The Dodgers have to keep up the good work if they want to beat their inner city rivals.
The Los Angeles Angels are off to a slow start this year, going 7-13 on the year. The Angels have been struggling and will look to get back on track against the very talented Dodgers. The Angels are led by center fielder, Mike Trout. Trout is batting .308, to go along with 8 HR and 16 RBIs. Those are team highs in all three categories.
Recent Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 13-8 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 13 of the Dodger’s last 21 games.
The Los Angeles Angels are 8-12 ATS this year.
The total has gone over in 12 out of the Angel’s last 20 games.
Free MLB Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -154
In this matchup I like the Los Angeles Dodgers to win on the over. The Dodgers are a much better team and they will hit the ball very well against struggling pitcher, Teheran. Teheran has a 13.50 ERA this year. Final score prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-4.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California to face off against the Los Angeles Angels. The Los Angeles Dodgers are throwing right hander, Dustin May. May is 1-1 this year with a 2.75 ERA. The Los Angeles Angels are pitching right hander, Julio Teheran. Teheran is 0-1 this year with a 13.50 ERA.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this year, going 14-7 early into the 2020 season. The Dodgers bats are led by right fielder, Mookie Betts. Betts is batting .303, to go along with 7 HR and 15 RBIs. The Dodgers have to keep up the good work if they want to beat their inner city rivals.
The Los Angeles Angels are off to a slow start this year, going 7-13 on the year. The Angels have been struggling and will look to get back on track against the very talented Dodgers. The Angels are led by center fielder, Mike Trout. Trout is batting .308, to go along with 8 HR and 16 RBIs. Those are team highs in all three categories.
Recent Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 13-8 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 13 of the Dodger’s last 21 games.
The Los Angeles Angels are 8-12 ATS this year.
The total has gone over in 12 out of the Angel’s last 20 games.
Free MLB Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -154
In this matchup I like the Los Angeles Dodgers to win on the over. The Dodgers are a much better team and they will hit the ball very well against struggling pitcher, Teheran. Teheran has a 13.50 ERA this year. Final score prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-4.
San Diego Padres at Arizona D-Backs 8/16/20
The San Diego Padres are playing at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona to play against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The San Diego Padres are throwing right hander, Garrett Richards. Richards is 1-1 on the year with a 3.74 ERA. The Diamondbacks are throwing left hander, Robbie Ray. Ray is 1-2 this year with a 10.59 ERA.
The San Diego Padres are off to a decent start to the year, going 11-10 in their first games. The Padres will look to get back on track against a struggling pitcher. The Padres are led by Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis Jr. is batting .301, to go along with 8 HR and 18 RBIs. He leads the Padres in all categories.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a terrible start this year, going 9-11 in their first 20 games. The Diamondbacks are led by center fielder, Starling Marte. Marte is batting .362, to go along with 2 HR and 10 RBIs. Arizona really needs to play well if they want a chance to stay close in this one.
Recent Betting Trends
The San Diego Padres are 12-9 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 12 of the Padres 21 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 10-10 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 10 of the Diamondbacks last 20 games.
Free MLB Pick: Under 8.5 Runs
In this matchup I like the San Diego Padres to win on the under. The Padres have looked really good this year and they are facing a pitcher who has struggled. The total has gone under in a lot of both teams’ games. Final score prediction, San Diego Padres will win but best play is on the under 4-2.
The San Diego Padres are playing at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona to play against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The San Diego Padres are throwing right hander, Garrett Richards. Richards is 1-1 on the year with a 3.74 ERA. The Diamondbacks are throwing left hander, Robbie Ray. Ray is 1-2 this year with a 10.59 ERA.
The San Diego Padres are off to a decent start to the year, going 11-10 in their first games. The Padres will look to get back on track against a struggling pitcher. The Padres are led by Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis Jr. is batting .301, to go along with 8 HR and 18 RBIs. He leads the Padres in all categories.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a terrible start this year, going 9-11 in their first 20 games. The Diamondbacks are led by center fielder, Starling Marte. Marte is batting .362, to go along with 2 HR and 10 RBIs. Arizona really needs to play well if they want a chance to stay close in this one.
Recent Betting Trends
The San Diego Padres are 12-9 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 12 of the Padres 21 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 10-10 ATS this year.
The total has gone under in 10 of the Diamondbacks last 20 games.
Free MLB Pick: Under 8.5 Runs
In this matchup I like the San Diego Padres to win on the under. The Padres have looked really good this year and they are facing a pitcher who has struggled. The total has gone under in a lot of both teams’ games. Final score prediction, San Diego Padres will win but best play is on the under 4-2.
Indians at Tigers 8/16/20
The Sunday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers from Comerica Park. Last night, SP Shane Bieber (4-0) fanned 11 Detroit batters across seven innings to lead Cleveland to a 3-1 victory. 3B Jose Ramirez doubled in two runs and scored the other run for the Indians, who improved to 12-9 on the season.
Twenty-eight year old righty Adam Plutko (0-0 2.45 ERA) will make his third start of the season for the Indians. Through 11 innings, Plutko has surrendered two home runs and struck out seven batters.
The Detroit Tigers have split their first 18 games and are one of the more surprising teams in the majors. On Saturday, SP Spencer Turnbull (2-1) walked four batters and allowed three runs in four plus innings. Pinch hitter Jacob Jones doubled in a run in the bottom of the ninth, but OF Cameron Maybin grounded out with the tying run in scoring position to end the game.
2016 Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer (0-0 6.35 ERA) will get the nod for the Tigers in the series finale. Fulmer is being used as an opener for Detroit so far this season and has given up three long balls in just five plus frames.
Recent Betting Trends
Indians are 0-7 in their last 7 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Tigers are 7-16 in their last 23 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 7-0-1 in Tigers last 8 Sunday games.
Indians are 21-6 in the last 27 meetings in Detroit.
Free MLB Pick: Detroit Tigers +125
Detroit 1B C.J. Cron suffered a dislocated kneecap and will undergo season-ending surgery. Through 21 games, Cleveland ranks 30th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. Detroit counters with an offense that ranks 11th in OPS and 17th in runs scored. Take the Tigers to snap their 19-game losing streak against the Indians. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 6-3.
The Sunday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers from Comerica Park. Last night, SP Shane Bieber (4-0) fanned 11 Detroit batters across seven innings to lead Cleveland to a 3-1 victory. 3B Jose Ramirez doubled in two runs and scored the other run for the Indians, who improved to 12-9 on the season.
Twenty-eight year old righty Adam Plutko (0-0 2.45 ERA) will make his third start of the season for the Indians. Through 11 innings, Plutko has surrendered two home runs and struck out seven batters.
The Detroit Tigers have split their first 18 games and are one of the more surprising teams in the majors. On Saturday, SP Spencer Turnbull (2-1) walked four batters and allowed three runs in four plus innings. Pinch hitter Jacob Jones doubled in a run in the bottom of the ninth, but OF Cameron Maybin grounded out with the tying run in scoring position to end the game.
2016 Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer (0-0 6.35 ERA) will get the nod for the Tigers in the series finale. Fulmer is being used as an opener for Detroit so far this season and has given up three long balls in just five plus frames.
Recent Betting Trends
Indians are 0-7 in their last 7 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Tigers are 7-16 in their last 23 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Indians last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 7-0-1 in Tigers last 8 Sunday games.
Indians are 21-6 in the last 27 meetings in Detroit.
Free MLB Pick: Detroit Tigers +125
Detroit 1B C.J. Cron suffered a dislocated kneecap and will undergo season-ending surgery. Through 21 games, Cleveland ranks 30th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. Detroit counters with an offense that ranks 11th in OPS and 17th in runs scored. Take the Tigers to snap their 19-game losing streak against the Indians. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 6-3.
Rays at Blue Jays 8/16/20
The Tampa Bay Rays will conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against American League East rival the Toronto Blue Jays. Tampa Bay dropped to 12-9 following its 12-4 loss on Friday to the Blue Jays in the opening game of the series. With the loss, the Rays remained in second place in the AL East two games behind the first-place New York Yankees.
Brandon Lowe is batting .319 to lead Tampa Bay. The Rays second baseman has team-highs in home runs with six, RBIs with 19 and hits with 23. Yandy Diaz is the leader and on-base percentage at .410. On Sunday, Tampa Bay will send Yonny Chirinos to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 1.04, 7 Ks and 4 BBs.
Toronto improved to 7-9 following its eight-run victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Toronto is in fourth place in the AL East 4½ games behind the first-place Yankees. In the victory on Friday, Teoscar Hernandez hit two of six home runs by the Blue Jays and Bo Bichette hit a home run for the fourth consecutive game.
Bo Bichette is batting .356 to lead the Blue Jays and has a team-high 21 hits. Teoscar Hernandez is leading Toronto in home runs with seven and in RBIs with 13. On Sunday, the Blue Jays will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 4.86, 12 KS and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay is 6-1 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Rays last 5
Toronto is 2-4 in its last 6 versus an opponent in the AL
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Blue Jays last 5
Free MLB Pick: Toronto Blue Jays +110
Toronto has started to pound the ball. The Blue Jays have hit 13 home runs in the last two games and became just the fourth team in Major League Baseball history to hit at least six home runs in two consecutive games. Out of 28 runs scored at home, the Blue Jays have scored 25 via home runs including 22 of the last 23. Toronto continues to hit the cover off the ball on Sunday for a victory over the Rays. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 8-4.
The Tampa Bay Rays will conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against American League East rival the Toronto Blue Jays. Tampa Bay dropped to 12-9 following its 12-4 loss on Friday to the Blue Jays in the opening game of the series. With the loss, the Rays remained in second place in the AL East two games behind the first-place New York Yankees.
Brandon Lowe is batting .319 to lead Tampa Bay. The Rays second baseman has team-highs in home runs with six, RBIs with 19 and hits with 23. Yandy Diaz is the leader and on-base percentage at .410. On Sunday, Tampa Bay will send Yonny Chirinos to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 1.04, 7 Ks and 4 BBs.
Toronto improved to 7-9 following its eight-run victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Toronto is in fourth place in the AL East 4½ games behind the first-place Yankees. In the victory on Friday, Teoscar Hernandez hit two of six home runs by the Blue Jays and Bo Bichette hit a home run for the fourth consecutive game.
Bo Bichette is batting .356 to lead the Blue Jays and has a team-high 21 hits. Teoscar Hernandez is leading Toronto in home runs with seven and in RBIs with 13. On Sunday, the Blue Jays will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 4.86, 12 KS and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay is 6-1 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Rays last 5
Toronto is 2-4 in its last 6 versus an opponent in the AL
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Blue Jays last 5
Free MLB Pick: Toronto Blue Jays +110
Toronto has started to pound the ball. The Blue Jays have hit 13 home runs in the last two games and became just the fourth team in Major League Baseball history to hit at least six home runs in two consecutive games. Out of 28 runs scored at home, the Blue Jays have scored 25 via home runs including 22 of the last 23. Toronto continues to hit the cover off the ball on Sunday for a victory over the Rays. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 8-4.
Brewers at Cubs 8/16/20
The Milwaukee Brewers will conclude a four-game series on the road at Wrigley Field Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee improved to 8-10 following its 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Friday in the second game of the series. Christian Yelich blasted a three-run home run to help lead the Brewers to the victory. Milwaukee is in third place in the National League Central 5½ games behind the first-place Cubs.
Orlando Arcia is batting .297 to lead Milwaukee. Keston Hiura is the leader in hits with 16. Right fielder Christian Yelich is leading Milwaukee in home runs with five and in RBIs with 12. On Sunday, Milwaukee will send Josh Lindblom to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 5.68, 20 KKs and 6 BBs.
Chicago dropped to 13-4 following its loss on Friday to the Brewers. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Cubs but Chicago has won 9 of its last 11 overall and leads the NL Central by 5½ games over both the Cincinnati Reds and the Brewers. Chicago starting pitcher Alec Mills suffered the loss and dropped to 2-1. Scheduled starter Tyler Chatwood was scratched due to back tightness.
Ian Happ is batting .300 to lead the Cubs. first baseman Anthony Rizzo is leading Chicago in home runs with four, while right fielder Jason Heyward is leading the Cubs in RBIs with 11. Javier Baez has a team-high 15 hits. On Sunday, the Cubs will send Jon Lester to the mound. The southpaw is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, 9 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Milwaukee is 5 -10 in its last 15 versus an opponent from the NL
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Brewers last 5 on the road
Chicago is 9-2 in its last 11
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Cubs last 10
Free MLB Pick: Chicago Cubs -140
Chicago has the advantage here. The Cubs will send southpaw Jon Lester to the mound. Lester is 2-0 with an excellent 1.06 ERA. The Cubs have won nine of their last 11 overall and seven of their last eight at home in Wrigley Field. Milwaukee on the other hand has lost 10 of its last 15 versus an opponent from the National League. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 8-3.
The Milwaukee Brewers will conclude a four-game series on the road at Wrigley Field Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee improved to 8-10 following its 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Friday in the second game of the series. Christian Yelich blasted a three-run home run to help lead the Brewers to the victory. Milwaukee is in third place in the National League Central 5½ games behind the first-place Cubs.
Orlando Arcia is batting .297 to lead Milwaukee. Keston Hiura is the leader in hits with 16. Right fielder Christian Yelich is leading Milwaukee in home runs with five and in RBIs with 12. On Sunday, Milwaukee will send Josh Lindblom to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 5.68, 20 KKs and 6 BBs.
Chicago dropped to 13-4 following its loss on Friday to the Brewers. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Cubs but Chicago has won 9 of its last 11 overall and leads the NL Central by 5½ games over both the Cincinnati Reds and the Brewers. Chicago starting pitcher Alec Mills suffered the loss and dropped to 2-1. Scheduled starter Tyler Chatwood was scratched due to back tightness.
Ian Happ is batting .300 to lead the Cubs. first baseman Anthony Rizzo is leading Chicago in home runs with four, while right fielder Jason Heyward is leading the Cubs in RBIs with 11. Javier Baez has a team-high 15 hits. On Sunday, the Cubs will send Jon Lester to the mound. The southpaw is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, 9 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Milwaukee is 5 -10 in its last 15 versus an opponent from the NL
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Brewers last 5 on the road
Chicago is 9-2 in its last 11
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Cubs last 10
Free MLB Pick: Chicago Cubs -140
Chicago has the advantage here. The Cubs will send southpaw Jon Lester to the mound. Lester is 2-0 with an excellent 1.06 ERA. The Cubs have won nine of their last 11 overall and seven of their last eight at home in Wrigley Field. Milwaukee on the other hand has lost 10 of its last 15 versus an opponent from the National League. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 8-3.
Cardinals at White Sox 8/16/20
On Sunday, the St Louis Cardinals will complete a three-game interleague series on the road against the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday which will be the first two games the Cardinals have played since July 29th. St Louis has played just five games this season and is in fourth place in the National League Central five games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis. The Cardinals first baseman also has a team-high in hits with six. Left fielder Tyler O'Neill is leading St. Louis in home runs with 2 and RBIs with four. On Sunday, St Louis will send Dakota Hudson to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 8.31, 4 Ks and 1 BBs.
The Chicago White Sox have won each of their last two and on the season are 10-9. Chicago is in fourth place in the American League Central two games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins. The White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5 in their most recent outing on Wednesday. Tim Anderson led the White Sox in the victory with four hits and Luis Robert doubled with the bases loaded knocking in three runs.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead Chicago. Left fielder Eloy Jimenez is leading Chicago in home runs with five and in RBIs with 13. First baseman Jose Abreu is the leader in hits with 21. On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox will send Dallas Keuchel to the mound. The lefthander is 2-2 with an ERA of 3.04, 15 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis at 1-5 in its last 6 on the road
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus Chicago on the road
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the White Sox last 5 versus the Cardinals
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -140
St Louis will continue to struggle overall as the Cardinals will have played two games on Saturday for their first two since July 29. The Cardinals have lost five of the last six when playing at Guaranteed Rate Park versus the White Sox and seven of their last nine overall. White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel has a solid ERA of 3.03 and will hold the Cardinals batters in check. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 6-2.
On Sunday, the St Louis Cardinals will complete a three-game interleague series on the road against the Chicago White Sox. The Cardinals are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday which will be the first two games the Cardinals have played since July 29th. St Louis has played just five games this season and is in fourth place in the National League Central five games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis. The Cardinals first baseman also has a team-high in hits with six. Left fielder Tyler O'Neill is leading St. Louis in home runs with 2 and RBIs with four. On Sunday, St Louis will send Dakota Hudson to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 8.31, 4 Ks and 1 BBs.
The Chicago White Sox have won each of their last two and on the season are 10-9. Chicago is in fourth place in the American League Central two games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins. The White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5 in their most recent outing on Wednesday. Tim Anderson led the White Sox in the victory with four hits and Luis Robert doubled with the bases loaded knocking in three runs.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead Chicago. Left fielder Eloy Jimenez is leading Chicago in home runs with five and in RBIs with 13. First baseman Jose Abreu is the leader in hits with 21. On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox will send Dallas Keuchel to the mound. The lefthander is 2-2 with an ERA of 3.04, 15 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis at 1-5 in its last 6 on the road
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus Chicago on the road
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the White Sox last 5 versus the Cardinals
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -140
St Louis will continue to struggle overall as the Cardinals will have played two games on Saturday for their first two since July 29. The Cardinals have lost five of the last six when playing at Guaranteed Rate Park versus the White Sox and seven of their last nine overall. White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel has a solid ERA of 3.03 and will hold the Cardinals batters in check. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 6-2.
Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins 8/16/20
The Kansas City Royals complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. The opening game of the series was postponed on Friday due to rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Kansas City was victorious in its most recent outing defeating the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 but the Royals remained in last place in the AL Central.
Salvador Perez is batting .329 to lead Kansas City. The Royals catcher has team-highs in RBIs with 12 and hits with 26. Jorge Soler is leading the Royals in home runs with five. On Sunday, Kansas City will send Brady singer to the mound. The right-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.50, 22 Ks and 2 BBs.
Minnesota defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2 in its most recent outing on Wednesday. With the victory, the Twins remained in first place in the AL Central 1½ games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Indians. The Twins have not played as well of late winning just two of their last seven and had a streak of four straight losses before winning two out of three against the Brewers.
Nelson Cruz is batting .329 to lead Minnesota. The Minnesota designated hitter is leading the team in RBIs with 18 and hits with 23. Right fielder Eddie Rosario is leading in home runs with six. On Sunday, the Twins will send Randy Dobnak to the mound. The right-hander is 3-1 with an ERA of 0.90, 11 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Kansas City is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Royals last 7 on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 16
Free MLB Pick: UNDER 9.5 RUNS
The play here is the UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 16 and and five of Minnesota's last six versus Kansas City. In addition, the UNDER has cashed in five of the Royals last seven when playing on the road. Minnesota starter Randy Dobnak is 3-1 with an ERA of just 0.90 through four starts. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win but our best play is UNDER 5-2.
The Kansas City Royals complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. The opening game of the series was postponed on Friday due to rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Kansas City was victorious in its most recent outing defeating the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 but the Royals remained in last place in the AL Central.
Salvador Perez is batting .329 to lead Kansas City. The Royals catcher has team-highs in RBIs with 12 and hits with 26. Jorge Soler is leading the Royals in home runs with five. On Sunday, Kansas City will send Brady singer to the mound. The right-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.50, 22 Ks and 2 BBs.
Minnesota defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2 in its most recent outing on Wednesday. With the victory, the Twins remained in first place in the AL Central 1½ games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Indians. The Twins have not played as well of late winning just two of their last seven and had a streak of four straight losses before winning two out of three against the Brewers.
Nelson Cruz is batting .329 to lead Minnesota. The Minnesota designated hitter is leading the team in RBIs with 18 and hits with 23. Right fielder Eddie Rosario is leading in home runs with six. On Sunday, the Twins will send Randy Dobnak to the mound. The right-hander is 3-1 with an ERA of 0.90, 11 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Kansas City is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Royals last 7 on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 16
Free MLB Pick: UNDER 9.5 RUNS
The play here is the UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 16 and and five of Minnesota's last six versus Kansas City. In addition, the UNDER has cashed in five of the Royals last seven when playing on the road. Minnesota starter Randy Dobnak is 3-1 with an ERA of just 0.90 through four starts. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win but our best play is UNDER 5-2.
Mariners at Astros 8/16/20
The Seattle Mariners conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against American League West rival the Houston Astros. Seattle dropped to 7-14 following its 11-1 loss on Friday to Houston in the opening game of the series. With the loss, Seattle has lost three straight and six of its last eight. The Mariners are in last place in the AL West 7 ½ games behind the Oakland A's.
Kyle Lewis is batting .333 to lead Seattle. The Mariners right fielder has team highs in home runs with 4 and hits with 25. Third baseman Kyle Seager is leading Seattle in RBIs with 19. On Sunday, Seattle will send Justus Sheffield to the mound. The lefthander is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.27, 14 KS and 6 BBs.
Houston improved to 9-10 following its victory on Friday over the Mariners. Astros scored nine runs in the first inning against Seattle that included a three-run homer off the bat of Yordan Alvarez in his first at-bat this season. Alvarez missed the first 18 games of the regular season for Houston while recovering from the Coronavirus. Houston is in third place in the AL West 4½ games behind Oakland.
Carlos Correa is batting .324 to lead Houston and the shortstop has a team-high 22 hits. Alex Bregman is leading Houston in home runs with four and Martin Maldonado is the leader in RBIs with 14. On Sunday, Houston will send Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound. The right-hander is 2-1 with an ERA of 6.10, 16 Ks and 7 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Seattle is 3-10 in its last 13
The OVER has cashed in 8 of the Mariners last 9 on the road
Houston is 3-6 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Astros last 5
Free MLB Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 (-130)
The OVER is a solid choice in this game, but the play is Houston. The Astros have won 14 of the last 15 at home versus Seattle and 17 of the last 18 overall versus the Mariners. In contrast, Seattle has lost 10 of its last 13 overall and will have a starting pitcher who is carrying an ERA of 5.27 through three starts. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win and cover the run line 7-3.
The Seattle Mariners conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against American League West rival the Houston Astros. Seattle dropped to 7-14 following its 11-1 loss on Friday to Houston in the opening game of the series. With the loss, Seattle has lost three straight and six of its last eight. The Mariners are in last place in the AL West 7 ½ games behind the Oakland A's.
Kyle Lewis is batting .333 to lead Seattle. The Mariners right fielder has team highs in home runs with 4 and hits with 25. Third baseman Kyle Seager is leading Seattle in RBIs with 19. On Sunday, Seattle will send Justus Sheffield to the mound. The lefthander is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.27, 14 KS and 6 BBs.
Houston improved to 9-10 following its victory on Friday over the Mariners. Astros scored nine runs in the first inning against Seattle that included a three-run homer off the bat of Yordan Alvarez in his first at-bat this season. Alvarez missed the first 18 games of the regular season for Houston while recovering from the Coronavirus. Houston is in third place in the AL West 4½ games behind Oakland.
Carlos Correa is batting .324 to lead Houston and the shortstop has a team-high 22 hits. Alex Bregman is leading Houston in home runs with four and Martin Maldonado is the leader in RBIs with 14. On Sunday, Houston will send Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound. The right-hander is 2-1 with an ERA of 6.10, 16 Ks and 7 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Seattle is 3-10 in its last 13
The OVER has cashed in 8 of the Mariners last 9 on the road
Houston is 3-6 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Astros last 5
Free MLB Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 (-130)
The OVER is a solid choice in this game, but the play is Houston. The Astros have won 14 of the last 15 at home versus Seattle and 17 of the last 18 overall versus the Mariners. In contrast, Seattle has lost 10 of its last 13 overall and will have a starting pitcher who is carrying an ERA of 5.27 through three starts. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win and cover the run line 7-3.
Braves at Marlins 8/16/20
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will complete a three-game series on the road in south Florida against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta dropped to 11-10 following its 8-2 loss to the Marlins in the first game of the series on Friday. Atlanta has now lost four straight and five of its last seven. The Braves are in second place in the National League East two games behind the first-place Marlins.
Dansby Swanson is batting .275 to lead Atlanta and has team highs in RBIs with 14 and hits with 22. Marcell Ozuna is leading Atlanta in home runs with four. On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will send Touki Toussaint to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.27, 23 Ks and 5 BBs.
Miami improved to 9-4 with its victory over the Braves on Friday. Miami has bounced back with two victories after losing three straight. Jesus Aguilar knocked in three runs, while Joe Berti stole home as Miami played its home opener after several delays due to the Coronavirus. The Marlins have won eight of their last 11 to take the lead in the NL East.
Jesus Aguilar is batting .306 to lead the Miami Marlins. The first baseman has team highs in home runs with four, RBIs with 15 and hits with 15. Brian Anderson is leading in on-base percentage at .370. On Sunday, Miami will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound.The right-hander 0-0 with an ERA of 2.79, 10 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Atlanta is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Braves last 5
Miami is 8-3 in its last 11
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Marlins last 5
Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs
The play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Miami's last five, in five of the last six that Miami has played at home versus Atlanta and in five of the Marlins last seven overall. In addition, the OVER has cashed in four of Atlanta's last five and in four of the Braves last five when playing on the road. Final Score Prediction, Miami Marlins win but our best play is OVER 7-5.
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will complete a three-game series on the road in south Florida against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta dropped to 11-10 following its 8-2 loss to the Marlins in the first game of the series on Friday. Atlanta has now lost four straight and five of its last seven. The Braves are in second place in the National League East two games behind the first-place Marlins.
Dansby Swanson is batting .275 to lead Atlanta and has team highs in RBIs with 14 and hits with 22. Marcell Ozuna is leading Atlanta in home runs with four. On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will send Touki Toussaint to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.27, 23 Ks and 5 BBs.
Miami improved to 9-4 with its victory over the Braves on Friday. Miami has bounced back with two victories after losing three straight. Jesus Aguilar knocked in three runs, while Joe Berti stole home as Miami played its home opener after several delays due to the Coronavirus. The Marlins have won eight of their last 11 to take the lead in the NL East.
Jesus Aguilar is batting .306 to lead the Miami Marlins. The first baseman has team highs in home runs with four, RBIs with 15 and hits with 15. Brian Anderson is leading in on-base percentage at .370. On Sunday, Miami will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound.The right-hander 0-0 with an ERA of 2.79, 10 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Atlanta is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Braves last 5
Miami is 8-3 in its last 11
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Marlins last 5
Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs
The play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Miami's last five, in five of the last six that Miami has played at home versus Atlanta and in five of the Marlins last seven overall. In addition, the OVER has cashed in four of Atlanta's last five and in four of the Braves last five when playing on the road. Final Score Prediction, Miami Marlins win but our best play is OVER 7-5.
NY Mets at Philadelphia Phillies 8/16/20
Citizens Bank Park will play host to a Sunday afternoon MLB battle between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, New York SP Steven Matz (0-4) was tagged for six runs in four plus innings during a 6-2 road loss against Philadelphia. Dominic Smith’s two-run blast in the ninth inning was the only offense for the Mets, who fell to 9-13 on the year.
2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello (1-2 5.68 ERA) will head to the hill for the Mets in this contest. Last time out, Porcello gave up eight hits and two runs across six frames during a 2-1 home loss versus Washington.
The Philadelphia Phillies are two games below .500 for first year manager Joe Girardi and could surprise in the NL East Division. On Saturday, Philadelphia SP Aaron Nola (2-1) struck out eight batters across seven shutout innings to earn the win. Rhys Hoskins came through with a bases clearing double in the fifth inning for the Phillies.
Hard-throwing righty Zack Wheeler (2-0 2.89 ERA) will face his former team in the series finale. Through his first 18 plus innings with Philadelphia, Wheeler has allowed just one home run but has only struck out eight batters.
Recent Betting Trends
Mets are 21-9 in their last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 overall.
Mets are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.
Free MLB Pick: New York Mets +124
New York SP Jacob deGrom (neck) was scratched from Friday’s start and hopes to make his next start. Through 22 games, New York ranks 5th in OPS and 12th in runs scored. Philadelphia features an offense that ranks 2nd in OPS and 22nd in runs scored. Take the Mets to salvage the series finale. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-3.
Citizens Bank Park will play host to a Sunday afternoon MLB battle between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, New York SP Steven Matz (0-4) was tagged for six runs in four plus innings during a 6-2 road loss against Philadelphia. Dominic Smith’s two-run blast in the ninth inning was the only offense for the Mets, who fell to 9-13 on the year.
2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello (1-2 5.68 ERA) will head to the hill for the Mets in this contest. Last time out, Porcello gave up eight hits and two runs across six frames during a 2-1 home loss versus Washington.
The Philadelphia Phillies are two games below .500 for first year manager Joe Girardi and could surprise in the NL East Division. On Saturday, Philadelphia SP Aaron Nola (2-1) struck out eight batters across seven shutout innings to earn the win. Rhys Hoskins came through with a bases clearing double in the fifth inning for the Phillies.
Hard-throwing righty Zack Wheeler (2-0 2.89 ERA) will face his former team in the series finale. Through his first 18 plus innings with Philadelphia, Wheeler has allowed just one home run but has only struck out eight batters.
Recent Betting Trends
Mets are 21-9 in their last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 overall.
Mets are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.
Free MLB Pick: New York Mets +124
New York SP Jacob deGrom (neck) was scratched from Friday’s start and hopes to make his next start. Through 22 games, New York ranks 5th in OPS and 12th in runs scored. Philadelphia features an offense that ranks 2nd in OPS and 22nd in runs scored. Take the Mets to salvage the series finale. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-3.
Blues vs Canucks 8/16/20 - NHL Picks
The St. Louis Blues are on the verge of collapse as they prepare for game three of their best of seven NHL quarterfinal series against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. The Blues trail the Canucks in the series 2-0 following a 4-3 loss in Game 2 on Friday. Since the NHL restart last month, St Louis has lost each of its five games. In four games back from an extended absence due to injury, Blues Center Vladimir Tarasenko has not scored a point.
During the postseason, David Perron is leading St. Louis in goals scored three and in points with five. Ryan O'Reilly is the leader in assists with three, while Zach Sanford has a team-high 17 minutes in penalties. In net Jordan Binnington is 0-4 with a 4.27 goals against average and save percentage of .862.
Vancouver lost its first game at the beginning of the NHL restart but has won five straight since including Friday’s 4-3 victory over the Blues in Game 2. Bo Horvat scored the winning goal 5:55 into overtime on a breakaway to give the Canucks 2-0 lead in the series. Vancouver had earlier squandered a 3-1 and was forced to the extra period by St. Louis but did not lose composure and now hold a dominating lead in the series.
Bo Horvat is leading Vancouver in goals scored in the postseason with six and in points with eight. Quinn Hughes is the leader in assists with eight and is tied with Horvat in points with eight. Tyler Myers has a team-high 20 minutes in penalties. In the net, Jacob Markstrom is 5-1 with a goals-against average of 2.31 and a save percentage of .926.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 0-5 in its last 5
The total has cashed UNDER in 5 of the Blues last 6 on the road
Vancouver is 5-0 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Canucks last 5
Free NHL Pick: Vancouver Canucks +110
It appears through two games that the St Louis Blues do not have their hearts in this playoff series. St Louis star Vladimir Tarasenko was expected to give the Blues a big lift upon his return from a seventh-month layoff due to an injury but the high-scoring center has yet to score a goal or make an assist in four games back. The Blues have lost each of their last five and the Canucks have won each of their last five. Final Score Prediction, Vancouver Canucks win 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues are on the verge of collapse as they prepare for game three of their best of seven NHL quarterfinal series against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. The Blues trail the Canucks in the series 2-0 following a 4-3 loss in Game 2 on Friday. Since the NHL restart last month, St Louis has lost each of its five games. In four games back from an extended absence due to injury, Blues Center Vladimir Tarasenko has not scored a point.
During the postseason, David Perron is leading St. Louis in goals scored three and in points with five. Ryan O'Reilly is the leader in assists with three, while Zach Sanford has a team-high 17 minutes in penalties. In net Jordan Binnington is 0-4 with a 4.27 goals against average and save percentage of .862.
Vancouver lost its first game at the beginning of the NHL restart but has won five straight since including Friday’s 4-3 victory over the Blues in Game 2. Bo Horvat scored the winning goal 5:55 into overtime on a breakaway to give the Canucks 2-0 lead in the series. Vancouver had earlier squandered a 3-1 and was forced to the extra period by St. Louis but did not lose composure and now hold a dominating lead in the series.
Bo Horvat is leading Vancouver in goals scored in the postseason with six and in points with eight. Quinn Hughes is the leader in assists with eight and is tied with Horvat in points with eight. Tyler Myers has a team-high 20 minutes in penalties. In the net, Jacob Markstrom is 5-1 with a goals-against average of 2.31 and a save percentage of .926.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 0-5 in its last 5
The total has cashed UNDER in 5 of the Blues last 6 on the road
Vancouver is 5-0 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Canucks last 5
Free NHL Pick: Vancouver Canucks +110
It appears through two games that the St Louis Blues do not have their hearts in this playoff series. St Louis star Vladimir Tarasenko was expected to give the Blues a big lift upon his return from a seventh-month layoff due to an injury but the high-scoring center has yet to score a goal or make an assist in four games back. The Blues have lost each of their last five and the Canucks have won each of their last five. Final Score Prediction, Vancouver Canucks win 4-2.
Canadiens vs Flyers 8/16/20 - NHL Picks
The Flyers have to figure out how to play defense if they want to play in a game against the Montreal club. The Flyers did not manage to get anything going offensively and to make it even worse the Flyers defense missed the ice as well giving up 5 goals in the game.
With Montreal the team looked horrible in the first game between the teams, but seems to have rebounded nicely. Even with their head coach, Claude Julien, being in the hospital for heart surgery the Canadiens looked great. The Canadiens defense was moving around the ice nicely, but the offense looked like it had not even been challenged by the Flyers defense.
In the game the Flyers recorded a total of 30 shots and delivered 36 hits. The faceoffs went to the Flyers 58% of the time. However, the power play for the Flyers was horrible as they had 5 tries at getting the puck in on the man advantage and did not convert at all.
The Montreal team came into the game here and managed to get 32 shots and ended up getting 32 hits as well. The Canadiens for their part ended up getting the faceoffs only 42% of the time and did not look good. The power play for the Canadiens were really good at with 6 chances and conversion on 2 of them.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games.
Philadelphia are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games.
Montreal are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Free NHL Pick: Montreal Canadiens +115
With the Canadiens the team looked like a well oiled machine in the last game. The Canadiens dominated in the offensive side of the puck, but their defense played great as well. Look for the Canadiens to continue to play great in the game here and that will keep the Flyers offense at bay. It will also make it hard for the Flyers defense as well with the added pressure. Final Score Prediction, Montreal Canadiens win 4-2.
The Flyers have to figure out how to play defense if they want to play in a game against the Montreal club. The Flyers did not manage to get anything going offensively and to make it even worse the Flyers defense missed the ice as well giving up 5 goals in the game.
With Montreal the team looked horrible in the first game between the teams, but seems to have rebounded nicely. Even with their head coach, Claude Julien, being in the hospital for heart surgery the Canadiens looked great. The Canadiens defense was moving around the ice nicely, but the offense looked like it had not even been challenged by the Flyers defense.
In the game the Flyers recorded a total of 30 shots and delivered 36 hits. The faceoffs went to the Flyers 58% of the time. However, the power play for the Flyers was horrible as they had 5 tries at getting the puck in on the man advantage and did not convert at all.
The Montreal team came into the game here and managed to get 32 shots and ended up getting 32 hits as well. The Canadiens for their part ended up getting the faceoffs only 42% of the time and did not look good. The power play for the Canadiens were really good at with 6 chances and conversion on 2 of them.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games.
Philadelphia are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games.
Montreal are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Free NHL Pick: Montreal Canadiens +115
With the Canadiens the team looked like a well oiled machine in the last game. The Canadiens dominated in the offensive side of the puck, but their defense played great as well. Look for the Canadiens to continue to play great in the game here and that will keep the Flyers offense at bay. It will also make it hard for the Flyers defense as well with the added pressure. Final Score Prediction, Montreal Canadiens win 4-2.
Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars 8/16/20 - NHL Picks
Calgary is coming into the game here with a commanding lead in the series. However, the Flames ended up playing well enough to blank the Stars in the last game. That is definitely something the Flames love because it makes it easier for them to have a commanding lead and not have to push as hard as what they would if they are in the Stars shoes.
The Dallas Stars are coming to the game here down by a 2-1 record in the best of 7 series. Now, the Stars have to push harder than what they want if they are going to even the series out. That could be a challenge for the Stars as their offense has fallen flat in the series so far.
In the shutout loss the Stars managed to get a total of 35 shots in the game. The Stars ended up delivering a total of31 hits. The Stars did win 48.1% of the faceoffs in the game. When it comes to being a man short the Stars ended up serving 4 minutes in the penalty box.
For the Flames they managed to get a total of23 shots, but managed to get a total of 37 hits. The Flames did end up winning 51.9% of the faceoffs in the game. The Flames were not that good when it came to staying out of the box with 8 penalty minutes, but did get a shorthanded goal.
Recent Betting Trends
Dallas are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games.
Dallas are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Calgary.
Calgary are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games at home.
Free NHL Pick: Calgary Flames +105
Coming to the game the Stars have been struggling on the year. Look for the Stars to continue to have some problems as the Flames defense has really figured out how to shut down the Stars offense. The Stars will play great defense in the game here, but will not be able to keep the Flames out of the net in this game again. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Flames win 3-1.
Calgary is coming into the game here with a commanding lead in the series. However, the Flames ended up playing well enough to blank the Stars in the last game. That is definitely something the Flames love because it makes it easier for them to have a commanding lead and not have to push as hard as what they would if they are in the Stars shoes.
The Dallas Stars are coming to the game here down by a 2-1 record in the best of 7 series. Now, the Stars have to push harder than what they want if they are going to even the series out. That could be a challenge for the Stars as their offense has fallen flat in the series so far.
In the shutout loss the Stars managed to get a total of 35 shots in the game. The Stars ended up delivering a total of31 hits. The Stars did win 48.1% of the faceoffs in the game. When it comes to being a man short the Stars ended up serving 4 minutes in the penalty box.
For the Flames they managed to get a total of23 shots, but managed to get a total of 37 hits. The Flames did end up winning 51.9% of the faceoffs in the game. The Flames were not that good when it came to staying out of the box with 8 penalty minutes, but did get a shorthanded goal.
Recent Betting Trends
Dallas are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games.
Dallas are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Calgary.
Calgary are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games at home.
Free NHL Pick: Calgary Flames +105
Coming to the game the Stars have been struggling on the year. Look for the Stars to continue to have some problems as the Flames defense has really figured out how to shut down the Stars offense. The Stars will play great defense in the game here, but will not be able to keep the Flames out of the net in this game again. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Flames win 3-1.
Washington Capitals vs NY Islanders 8/16/20 - NHL Picks
The Washington Capitals play Game 3 of their best of seven NHL quarterfinals series on Sunday against the New York Islanders. Washington finds itself in a big hole down 2-0 following its 5-2 loss on Friday to the Islanders in Game 2. Alex Ovechkin scored his first points since the NHL restart with two goals in the loss for Washington. Braden Holtby made 27 saves in net for the capitals in the loss.
TJ Oshie is leading Washington in goals scored during the playoffs with three and in points with three. John Carlson is the leader in assists with three and is tied with the points lead at three. Tom Wilson has a team-high 19 minutes in penalties. In net, Braden Holtby is 1-4 with a goals-against average of 2.81 and a save percentage of .899.
The Islanders took a 2-0 lead in the series on Friday with the 5-2 victory. Brock Nelson scored to put the Islanders ahead during the second period just 15 seconds after the Capitals had tied the score. Also scoring for the Islanders were Cal Clutterbuck, Nick Leddy, Matt Martin and Anders Lee. Semyon Varlamov made 23 saves in net.
During the postseason, Anthony Beauvillier is leading the Islanders in goals scored with four and in points with seven. Josh Bailey is the leader in assists with six. Anders Lee is the leader in penalty minutes with 11. In net, Semyon Varlamov is 5-1 with a goals-against average of 1.85 and a save percentage of .929.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 1-5 in its last six
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Capitals last 6
New York is 5-1 in its last six
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Islanders last 5
Free NHL Pick: New York islanders -105
Washington has played poorly since returning from the long break for covid-19. The Capitals have lost four of their first five and the Capitals are turning the puck over too often in their own zone giving opponents additional opportunities to score. In contrast, the New York Islanders have won five of their last six and since returning from the long break the Islanders have lost to just the Florida Panthers. Final Score Prediction, New York Islanders win 4-2.
The Washington Capitals play Game 3 of their best of seven NHL quarterfinals series on Sunday against the New York Islanders. Washington finds itself in a big hole down 2-0 following its 5-2 loss on Friday to the Islanders in Game 2. Alex Ovechkin scored his first points since the NHL restart with two goals in the loss for Washington. Braden Holtby made 27 saves in net for the capitals in the loss.
TJ Oshie is leading Washington in goals scored during the playoffs with three and in points with three. John Carlson is the leader in assists with three and is tied with the points lead at three. Tom Wilson has a team-high 19 minutes in penalties. In net, Braden Holtby is 1-4 with a goals-against average of 2.81 and a save percentage of .899.
The Islanders took a 2-0 lead in the series on Friday with the 5-2 victory. Brock Nelson scored to put the Islanders ahead during the second period just 15 seconds after the Capitals had tied the score. Also scoring for the Islanders were Cal Clutterbuck, Nick Leddy, Matt Martin and Anders Lee. Semyon Varlamov made 23 saves in net.
During the postseason, Anthony Beauvillier is leading the Islanders in goals scored with four and in points with seven. Josh Bailey is the leader in assists with six. Anders Lee is the leader in penalty minutes with 11. In net, Semyon Varlamov is 5-1 with a goals-against average of 1.85 and a save percentage of .929.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 1-5 in its last six
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Capitals last 6
New York is 5-1 in its last six
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Islanders last 5
Free NHL Pick: New York islanders -105
Washington has played poorly since returning from the long break for covid-19. The Capitals have lost four of their first five and the Capitals are turning the puck over too often in their own zone giving opponents additional opportunities to score. In contrast, the New York Islanders have won five of their last six and since returning from the long break the Islanders have lost to just the Florida Panthers. Final Score Prediction, New York Islanders win 4-2.
Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm 8/16/20 - WNBA Picks
The Sun are coming into the game here after picking up what a lot of people will consider to be a shocking win. The Sun in the game ended up winning over the Chicago Sky by a score of 77-74. What really shocked a lot of people was the fact that the Sky only managed to get 74 points in the game based off of what they should have been able to power through.
DeWanna Bonner ended up leading the Sun in the game with a total of 19 points in the game. After her she had 3 other teammates who managed to get some great scoring chances and ended up getting 15 points in the game. Alyssa Thomas, was able to get a double double in the game with 10 boards.
With the Seattle team they were able to completely dominate the game against Dallas. The game against the Wings allowed Seattle to put in 83 points in the game. A shocking stat that was seen with the defense of the Storm giving up only 65 points in the game.
Leading the scoring charge for the Storm in the game was Breanna Stewart who put in a total of 21 points in the game. Alysha Clark was the second high scorer for the Storm with a total of 15 points in the game. Howard was one player who stepped up to take care of the glass by getting a total of 8 boards in the game.
Free WNBA Pick: Seattle Storm -5
Coming to the game here it is hard to see the Sun play great in 2 straight games. However, the Sun will be pushing hard to make it to the point that they are able to play good. The downside is the Storm are a fairly stacked team and that can make a difference as it is hard to protect all the weapons at once. Not to mention if Bonner has an off night, which has happened this year, the Sun seem to fade. Look for the Storms to play great and consistent in the game as the Sun are unable to overcome their shortfalls in this game. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Storm win 84-76.
The Sun are coming into the game here after picking up what a lot of people will consider to be a shocking win. The Sun in the game ended up winning over the Chicago Sky by a score of 77-74. What really shocked a lot of people was the fact that the Sky only managed to get 74 points in the game based off of what they should have been able to power through.
DeWanna Bonner ended up leading the Sun in the game with a total of 19 points in the game. After her she had 3 other teammates who managed to get some great scoring chances and ended up getting 15 points in the game. Alyssa Thomas, was able to get a double double in the game with 10 boards.
With the Seattle team they were able to completely dominate the game against Dallas. The game against the Wings allowed Seattle to put in 83 points in the game. A shocking stat that was seen with the defense of the Storm giving up only 65 points in the game.
Leading the scoring charge for the Storm in the game was Breanna Stewart who put in a total of 21 points in the game. Alysha Clark was the second high scorer for the Storm with a total of 15 points in the game. Howard was one player who stepped up to take care of the glass by getting a total of 8 boards in the game.
Free WNBA Pick: Seattle Storm -5
Coming to the game here it is hard to see the Sun play great in 2 straight games. However, the Sun will be pushing hard to make it to the point that they are able to play good. The downside is the Storm are a fairly stacked team and that can make a difference as it is hard to protect all the weapons at once. Not to mention if Bonner has an off night, which has happened this year, the Sun seem to fade. Look for the Storms to play great and consistent in the game as the Sun are unable to overcome their shortfalls in this game. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Storm win 84-76.
Dallas Wings vs Phoenix Mercury 8/16/20 - WNBA Picks
On Sunday, the Dallas Wings look to snap a three-game losing streak when playing the Phoenix Mercury. Dallas dropped to 3-7 following its 83-65 loss on Friday to the Seattle Storm. The Wings have lost six of their last seven. Arike Ogunbowale was the leading scorer in the loss for Dallas with 22 points, while Marina Mabrey and Allisha Gray each scored 13.
Arike Ogunbowale is the leading scorer for Dallas with an average of 20.4 points per game. Satou Sabally is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Tyasha Harris is leading Dallas in assists with an average of 3.0 per game. Dallas has just three players averaging double-figures in scoring.
Phoenix looks for its second consecutive victory on Sunday when facing the Dallas Wings. The Mercury improved to 6-4 following a 96-90 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday. Bria Hartley was the leading scorer for Phoenix with 24 points while Shatori Walker-Kimbrough chipped in with 20 points. Phoenix is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings three games behind first-place Seattle.
Bria Hartley is leading Phoenix in scoring with an average of 17.1 points per game, while Brittney Griner is close behind with an average of 17.0 points per game and is the leader in rebounds with an average of 7.7 per game. Diana Taurasi is leading Phoenix in assists with an average of 5.9 per game.
Recent Betting Trends
Dallas is 1-6 SU in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Wings last 8
Phoenix is 6-2 ATS in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Mercury’s last 7
Free WNBA Pick: Phoenix Mercury -7
Phoenix bounced back with a strong victory on Friday over the Atlanta Dream behind the excellent play of Bria Hartley and Brittney Griner. The Mercury have covered six of their last eight overall. Dallas on the other hand has lost six of its last seven straight up and five of the last seven against the number. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover ATS 89-75.
On Sunday, the Dallas Wings look to snap a three-game losing streak when playing the Phoenix Mercury. Dallas dropped to 3-7 following its 83-65 loss on Friday to the Seattle Storm. The Wings have lost six of their last seven. Arike Ogunbowale was the leading scorer in the loss for Dallas with 22 points, while Marina Mabrey and Allisha Gray each scored 13.
Arike Ogunbowale is the leading scorer for Dallas with an average of 20.4 points per game. Satou Sabally is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Tyasha Harris is leading Dallas in assists with an average of 3.0 per game. Dallas has just three players averaging double-figures in scoring.
Phoenix looks for its second consecutive victory on Sunday when facing the Dallas Wings. The Mercury improved to 6-4 following a 96-90 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday. Bria Hartley was the leading scorer for Phoenix with 24 points while Shatori Walker-Kimbrough chipped in with 20 points. Phoenix is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings three games behind first-place Seattle.
Bria Hartley is leading Phoenix in scoring with an average of 17.1 points per game, while Brittney Griner is close behind with an average of 17.0 points per game and is the leader in rebounds with an average of 7.7 per game. Diana Taurasi is leading Phoenix in assists with an average of 5.9 per game.
Recent Betting Trends
Dallas is 1-6 SU in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Wings last 8
Phoenix is 6-2 ATS in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Mercury’s last 7
Free WNBA Pick: Phoenix Mercury -7
Phoenix bounced back with a strong victory on Friday over the Atlanta Dream behind the excellent play of Bria Hartley and Brittney Griner. The Mercury have covered six of their last eight overall. Dallas on the other hand has lost six of its last seven straight up and five of the last seven against the number. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Mercury win and cover ATS 89-75.
Nashville SC at FC Dallas 8/16/20 - MLS Picks
On Sunday, FC Dallas hosts Nashville SC in a MLS match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Dallas. Dallas looks to bounce back from a loss on Wednesday to this same Nashville Club of 1-0, which was the first ever win for Nashville in the MLS. The match was the first for Dallas in the last five months due to the covid-19 outbreak that caused the suspension of the MLS regular-season.
On Wednesday, Franco Jara debuted for FC Dallas with three shots during 59 minutes on the pitch before Ricardo Pepi replaced him. Dallas also has a new formation of 3-5-2 under manager Luchi Gonzalez. That new formation adds center-back Bressan to the mix and uses Reggie Cannon and Ryan Hollingshead as wing-backs. Andres Ricaurte signed with Dallas out of Colombia but it is not known if the midfielder will play on Sunday.
Nashville earned its first-ever victory at the MLS level following 1-0 win on Wednesday over FC Dallas in the first of two back-to-back matches to be held at Toyota Stadium. David Accam came on as a replacement and scored during the 86th minute to give Nashville its inaugural win. Walker Zimmerman made a last-second block after Dallas frantically pressed forward for the equalizer.
Nashville has also added to its roster following the opening of the transfer window on Wednesday. The club signed Alex Muyl from the New York Red Bulls for two International picks from Nashville in 2020 and 2021 as well as cash. Nashville was prepared to play in the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida but withdrew from the tournament just before its start following several positive tests for covid-19.
Free Soccer Pick: FC Dallas -150
While Nashville came up with its first ever victory in the MLS, Dallas is a much more experienced and more talented club. Dallas is getting used to its new 3-5-2 formation that should help defensively over the long run. In three matches played thus far in the MLS this season, Dallas is 1-1-1 on four points, while Nashville is 1-2-0 on three points. Take the experience and talent to bounce back with a victory on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, FC Dallas wins 3-1.
On Sunday, FC Dallas hosts Nashville SC in a MLS match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Dallas. Dallas looks to bounce back from a loss on Wednesday to this same Nashville Club of 1-0, which was the first ever win for Nashville in the MLS. The match was the first for Dallas in the last five months due to the covid-19 outbreak that caused the suspension of the MLS regular-season.
On Wednesday, Franco Jara debuted for FC Dallas with three shots during 59 minutes on the pitch before Ricardo Pepi replaced him. Dallas also has a new formation of 3-5-2 under manager Luchi Gonzalez. That new formation adds center-back Bressan to the mix and uses Reggie Cannon and Ryan Hollingshead as wing-backs. Andres Ricaurte signed with Dallas out of Colombia but it is not known if the midfielder will play on Sunday.
Nashville earned its first-ever victory at the MLS level following 1-0 win on Wednesday over FC Dallas in the first of two back-to-back matches to be held at Toyota Stadium. David Accam came on as a replacement and scored during the 86th minute to give Nashville its inaugural win. Walker Zimmerman made a last-second block after Dallas frantically pressed forward for the equalizer.
Nashville has also added to its roster following the opening of the transfer window on Wednesday. The club signed Alex Muyl from the New York Red Bulls for two International picks from Nashville in 2020 and 2021 as well as cash. Nashville was prepared to play in the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida but withdrew from the tournament just before its start following several positive tests for covid-19.
Free Soccer Pick: FC Dallas -150
While Nashville came up with its first ever victory in the MLS, Dallas is a much more experienced and more talented club. Dallas is getting used to its new 3-5-2 formation that should help defensively over the long run. In three matches played thus far in the MLS this season, Dallas is 1-1-1 on four points, while Nashville is 1-2-0 on three points. Take the experience and talent to bounce back with a victory on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, FC Dallas wins 3-1.
Europa League – Semi-Finals – Best Bets, Odds, Picks
And then there were four. We now know that either Sevilla, Manchester United, Inter Milan, or Shakhtar Donetsk will win the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League, with the semi-finals taking place on August 16 and 17.
Five-time winners Sevilla face EPL giants Man Utd on Sunday before Antonio Conte’s Inter meet Ukrainian powerhouse Shakhtar. But who will make it to the final at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, on Friday, August 21?
Let’s get stuck into my best Europa League semi-final bets.
Sevilla vs. Manchester United – 08/16/20
Manchester United (2.50) are the slight favorites to win this game, but I’m going against the bookies here. Sure, the English side have enjoyed an excellent campaign. The Red Devils have already secured Champions League soccer for next season after finishing third in the EPL, but their performance in the quarter-finals against Copenhagen was far from convincing.
On the other hand, Sevilla (2.88) have been nothing short of sensational in recent months. The Spanish outfit are on a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run in all competitions and haven’t lost any of their previous 26 Europa League games. Sevilla have also booked their spot in next season’s Champions League after ten points ahead of fifth-place Villarreal in La Liga.
I’m expecting this to be a tight game, but I think the Spaniards’ know-how will get Sevilla over the line and into the final.
Pick: Sevilla to Win – 2.88
Inter Milan vs. Shakhtar Donetsk – 08/17/20
Inter Milan (1.73) are the overwhelming favorites heading into this semi-final, while the bookies don’t think that Shakhtar Donetsk (4.50) stand much of a chance. And it’s difficult to argue with that viewpoint. After all, there is no denying that Inter are far stronger than Shakhtar.
The Italian side have been pretty much unstoppable since soccer returned, losing just one of their 13 league games after the restart to finish just a single point behind Serie A champions Juventus. Inter then cruised past Getafe in the Round of 16 before seeing off Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, enjoyed a much easier route to the last four, edging Wolfsburg and Basel along the way.
Inter don’t just do 1-0 wins. Indeed, they scored two or more goals in 22 of their 24 league wins in 2019/20. I’m backing Romelu Lukaku and co. to fire Inter to the final with a high-scoring victory.
Pick: Inter Milan to Win and Over 1.5 Goals – 2.00
And then there were four. We now know that either Sevilla, Manchester United, Inter Milan, or Shakhtar Donetsk will win the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League, with the semi-finals taking place on August 16 and 17.
Five-time winners Sevilla face EPL giants Man Utd on Sunday before Antonio Conte’s Inter meet Ukrainian powerhouse Shakhtar. But who will make it to the final at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, on Friday, August 21?
Let’s get stuck into my best Europa League semi-final bets.
Sevilla vs. Manchester United – 08/16/20
Manchester United (2.50) are the slight favorites to win this game, but I’m going against the bookies here. Sure, the English side have enjoyed an excellent campaign. The Red Devils have already secured Champions League soccer for next season after finishing third in the EPL, but their performance in the quarter-finals against Copenhagen was far from convincing.
On the other hand, Sevilla (2.88) have been nothing short of sensational in recent months. The Spanish outfit are on a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run in all competitions and haven’t lost any of their previous 26 Europa League games. Sevilla have also booked their spot in next season’s Champions League after ten points ahead of fifth-place Villarreal in La Liga.
I’m expecting this to be a tight game, but I think the Spaniards’ know-how will get Sevilla over the line and into the final.
Pick: Sevilla to Win – 2.88
Inter Milan vs. Shakhtar Donetsk – 08/17/20
Inter Milan (1.73) are the overwhelming favorites heading into this semi-final, while the bookies don’t think that Shakhtar Donetsk (4.50) stand much of a chance. And it’s difficult to argue with that viewpoint. After all, there is no denying that Inter are far stronger than Shakhtar.
The Italian side have been pretty much unstoppable since soccer returned, losing just one of their 13 league games after the restart to finish just a single point behind Serie A champions Juventus. Inter then cruised past Getafe in the Round of 16 before seeing off Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, enjoyed a much easier route to the last four, edging Wolfsburg and Basel along the way.
Inter don’t just do 1-0 wins. Indeed, they scored two or more goals in 22 of their 24 league wins in 2019/20. I’m backing Romelu Lukaku and co. to fire Inter to the final with a high-scoring victory.
Pick: Inter Milan to Win and Over 1.5 Goals – 2.00
