MON 31 AUG, 2020, 6:30 PM (EDT)
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 8/31/20 - NBA
On Monday, the Miami Heat open their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat swept the Indiana Pacers in their quarterfinals best-of-seven series and since returning from the long extended coronavirus break are 8-5 straight up and ATS. Miami defeated Indiana in Game 4 of their series 99-87 to clinch the series behind 23 points from Goran Dragic, but have not played for a week.
Goran Dragic is leading Miami in scoring during the postseason with an average of 22.8 points per game. Bam Adebayo is the leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 11.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Jimmy Butler, who was the leading scorer during the regular season for Miami, is the second leading scorer with an average of 19.8 points per game.
Milwaukee was shocked in the first game of its quarterfinal series with Orlando as the Magic upset the Bucks 122-110, but Milwaukee quickly regrouped and won the next four games of the series to eliminate Orlando and move on to the semifinals against Miami. Milwaukee eliminated Orlando in Game 5 of the series on Saturday 118-104. In the victory, Giannis Antetokounmpo was the leading scorer with 28 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Is leading Milwaukee in scoring, rebounding and assists during the postseason as he did during the regular season. The Bucks power forward is averaging 31.2 points, 15.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Khris Middleton is the second leading scorer for Milwaukee with an average of 13.5 points per game.
Recent Betting Trends
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Bucks last 10
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Heat’s last 7
Free NBA Pick: Miami Heat +6
Miami matches up very well against Milwaukee and will play the Bucks evenly throughout this series. Miami has covered the number in five of its last seven. Milwaukee has covered the number in five of its last seven as well. The Bucks are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and expected to reach the finals therefore the pressure is more on their shoulders in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win but fall short ATS 115-113.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks 8/31/20 - NBA
On Monday, the Miami Heat open their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat swept the Indiana Pacers in their quarterfinals best-of-seven series and since returning from the long extended coronavirus break are 8-5 straight up and ATS. Miami defeated Indiana in Game 4 of their series 99-87 to clinch the series behind 23 points from Goran Dragic, but have not played for a week.
Goran Dragic is leading Miami in scoring during the postseason with an average of 22.8 points per game. Bam Adebayo is the leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 11.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Jimmy Butler, who was the leading scorer during the regular season for Miami, is the second leading scorer with an average of 19.8 points per game.
Milwaukee was shocked in the first game of its quarterfinal series with Orlando as the Magic upset the Bucks 122-110, but Milwaukee quickly regrouped and won the next four games of the series to eliminate Orlando and move on to the semifinals against Miami. Milwaukee eliminated Orlando in Game 5 of the series on Saturday 118-104. In the victory, Giannis Antetokounmpo was the leading scorer with 28 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Is leading Milwaukee in scoring, rebounding and assists during the postseason as he did during the regular season. The Bucks power forward is averaging 31.2 points, 15.8 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Khris Middleton is the second leading scorer for Milwaukee with an average of 13.5 points per game.
Recent Betting Trends
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Bucks last 10
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Heat’s last 7
Free NBA Pick: Miami Heat +6
Miami matches up very well against Milwaukee and will play the Bucks evenly throughout this series. Miami has covered the number in five of its last seven. Milwaukee has covered the number in five of its last seven as well. The Bucks are the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and expected to reach the finals therefore the pressure is more on their shoulders in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win but fall short ATS 115-113.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 9:00 PM (EDT)
Houston Rockets vs OKC Thunder 8/31/20 - NBA
In the second game of a Monday NBA Playoff doubleheader, the Houston Rockets will look to close out the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game Five, Houston outscored Oklahoma City by 31 points during the second half to pull away for a convincing 114-80 victory. The Rockets assisted on 28 of their 43 made field goals and shot 19-for-48 from long distance.
Houston G James Harden led all scorers with 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and dished out five assists. Robert Covington contributed 22 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need to win consecutive games to advance to the next round and look over matched against the Rockets. On Saturday, Oklahoma City was an ece cold 7-for-46 from the three-point line and assisted on just 11 of their 29 made field goals. The Thunder turned the ball over 18 times and failed to score 20 points in the three of the four quarters.
Dennis Schroder tallied a team-high 19 points in 21 minutes off the Oklahoma City bench before being ejected in the third quarter. Chris Paul added 16 points and six rebounds in a losing effort for the Thunder.
Recent Betting Trends
Rockets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Thunder are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 Monday games.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 20-8 in Thunder last 28 games following a ATS loss.
Free NBA Pick: Over 226
Houston G Russell Westbrook (quad) appeared for the first time in this series and finished with seven points (3-13 FG) in 24 minutes. The Thunder have to make adjustments, as the Rockets continue to leave Luguentz Dort (0-9 3 PT) open. Look for Houston to advance in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win but our best play is the over 119-114.
Houston Rockets vs OKC Thunder 8/31/20 - NBA
In the second game of a Monday NBA Playoff doubleheader, the Houston Rockets will look to close out the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game Five, Houston outscored Oklahoma City by 31 points during the second half to pull away for a convincing 114-80 victory. The Rockets assisted on 28 of their 43 made field goals and shot 19-for-48 from long distance.
Houston G James Harden led all scorers with 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting and dished out five assists. Robert Covington contributed 22 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need to win consecutive games to advance to the next round and look over matched against the Rockets. On Saturday, Oklahoma City was an ece cold 7-for-46 from the three-point line and assisted on just 11 of their 29 made field goals. The Thunder turned the ball over 18 times and failed to score 20 points in the three of the four quarters.
Dennis Schroder tallied a team-high 19 points in 21 minutes off the Oklahoma City bench before being ejected in the third quarter. Chris Paul added 16 points and six rebounds in a losing effort for the Thunder.
Recent Betting Trends
Rockets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Thunder are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 Monday games.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 20-8 in Thunder last 28 games following a ATS loss.
Free NBA Pick: Over 226
Houston G Russell Westbrook (quad) appeared for the first time in this series and finished with seven points (3-13 FG) in 24 minutes. The Thunder have to make adjustments, as the Rockets continue to leave Luguentz Dort (0-9 3 PT) open. Look for Houston to advance in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win but our best play is the over 119-114.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 9:30 PM (EDT)
Padres at Rockies 8/31/20 - MLB
The San Diego Padres conclude a four-game series on the road at Coors Field on Monday against National League West rival the Colorado Rockies. San Diego dropped to 20-15 following its 4-3 loss on Saturday to the Rockies. The Padres have alternated between wins and losses in each of the last five games and are in second place in the NL West five games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers.
Manny Machado is batting .306 to lead San Diego and has a team-high on-base percentage of .386. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading in home runs with 13, RBIs with 30 and hits with 42. San Diego has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the final game of the series against Colorado on Monday.
Colorado improved to 17-16 following its victory on Saturday over the Padres and is in third place in the NL West seven games behind the Dodgers. Daniel Murphy connected on a pinch hit RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Rockies the walk-off victory over the Padres on Saturday. Colorado has now won four of its last five.
Charlie Blackmon is batting .362 to lead Colorado. The right fielder is leading in RBIs with 28, hits with 46 and on-base percentage at .410. Shortstop Trevor Story is leading in home runs with 9. On Monday, Colorado will send German Marquez to the mound. The right-hander is 2-4 with an ERA of 4.50, 40 Ks and 13 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
San Diego is 9-3 in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Padres last 5
Colorado is 4-1 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Rockies last 8 versus the Padres
Free MLB Pick: San Diego Padres -110
The Padres have played very well and are hanging close to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West trailing by just five games. San Diego has won seven of its last nine and nine of its last 12 overall. Colorado on the other hand has lost 11 of its last 16. Expect a high-scoring San Diego win on Monday. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 7-5.
Padres at Rockies 8/31/20 - MLB
The San Diego Padres conclude a four-game series on the road at Coors Field on Monday against National League West rival the Colorado Rockies. San Diego dropped to 20-15 following its 4-3 loss on Saturday to the Rockies. The Padres have alternated between wins and losses in each of the last five games and are in second place in the NL West five games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers.
Manny Machado is batting .306 to lead San Diego and has a team-high on-base percentage of .386. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading in home runs with 13, RBIs with 30 and hits with 42. San Diego has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the final game of the series against Colorado on Monday.
Colorado improved to 17-16 following its victory on Saturday over the Padres and is in third place in the NL West seven games behind the Dodgers. Daniel Murphy connected on a pinch hit RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Rockies the walk-off victory over the Padres on Saturday. Colorado has now won four of its last five.
Charlie Blackmon is batting .362 to lead Colorado. The right fielder is leading in RBIs with 28, hits with 46 and on-base percentage at .410. Shortstop Trevor Story is leading in home runs with 9. On Monday, Colorado will send German Marquez to the mound. The right-hander is 2-4 with an ERA of 4.50, 40 Ks and 13 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
San Diego is 9-3 in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Padres last 5
Colorado is 4-1 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Rockies last 8 versus the Padres
Free MLB Pick: San Diego Padres -110
The Padres have played very well and are hanging close to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West trailing by just five games. San Diego has won seven of its last nine and nine of its last 12 overall. Colorado on the other hand has lost 11 of its last 16. Expect a high-scoring San Diego win on Monday. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 7-5.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 8:10 PM (EDT)
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins 8/31/20 - MLB
On Monday, Chicago White Sox open a three-game series on the road against American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. Chicago dropped to 20-13 following a 9-6 loss on Saturday to the Kansas City Royals. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the White Sox but Chicago has won 10 of its last 12 and is in second place in the AL Central one game behind the first-place Cleveland Indians.
Tim Anderson is batting .361 to lead the White Sox and leads in on-base percentage at .398. First baseman Jose Abreu is leading Chicago in home runs with 12, RBIs with 30 and hits with 42. On Monday, Chicago will send Lucas Giolito to the mound. The right-hander is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.09, 58 Ks and 17 BBs.
The Minnesota Twins dropped to 20-14 following a 4-2 loss on Saturday to the Detroit Tigers. The Twins have lost the first two games of a three-game series with the Tigers and four straight overall. Minnesota is now in third place in the American League Central 1 ½ games behind the first place Indians after starting the week in first place.
Nelson Cruz is batting .325 to lead Minnesota. The Twins designated hitter is leading in home runs with 13, RBIs with 29, hits with 38 and on-base percentage at .406. On Monday, the Minnesota Twins will send Rich Hill to the mound. The left-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.55, 8 Ks and 6 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Chicago is 10-2 in its last 13
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 8
Minnesota is 1-4 in its last 5
The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 15
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -120
Minnesota is going through a rough patch at the moment as the Twins have lost four of the last five and fell out of first place and into third place in the American League Central. In contrast, the Chicago White Sox have won 10 of their last 12 overall and have moved to within one game of the first place Cleveland Indians. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 8-4.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins 8/31/20 - MLB
On Monday, Chicago White Sox open a three-game series on the road against American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. Chicago dropped to 20-13 following a 9-6 loss on Saturday to the Kansas City Royals. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the White Sox but Chicago has won 10 of its last 12 and is in second place in the AL Central one game behind the first-place Cleveland Indians.
Tim Anderson is batting .361 to lead the White Sox and leads in on-base percentage at .398. First baseman Jose Abreu is leading Chicago in home runs with 12, RBIs with 30 and hits with 42. On Monday, Chicago will send Lucas Giolito to the mound. The right-hander is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.09, 58 Ks and 17 BBs.
The Minnesota Twins dropped to 20-14 following a 4-2 loss on Saturday to the Detroit Tigers. The Twins have lost the first two games of a three-game series with the Tigers and four straight overall. Minnesota is now in third place in the American League Central 1 ½ games behind the first place Indians after starting the week in first place.
Nelson Cruz is batting .325 to lead Minnesota. The Twins designated hitter is leading in home runs with 13, RBIs with 29, hits with 38 and on-base percentage at .406. On Monday, the Minnesota Twins will send Rich Hill to the mound. The left-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.55, 8 Ks and 6 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Chicago is 10-2 in its last 13
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 8
Minnesota is 1-4 in its last 5
The UNDER has cashed in 11 of the Twins last 15
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -120
Minnesota is going through a rough patch at the moment as the Twins have lost four of the last five and fell out of first place and into third place in the American League Central. In contrast, the Chicago White Sox have won 10 of their last 12 overall and have moved to within one game of the first place Cleveland Indians. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 8-4.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 8:05 PM (EDT)
Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals 8/31/20 - MLB
The Cleveland Indians open a three-game series on the road Monday against American League Central rival the Kansas City Royals. The Indians improved to 21-12 following a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. With the victory, Cleveland moved into first place in the AL Central one game ahead of the second place Chicago White Sox. Cleveland has won four straight and five of the last seven.
Franmil Reyes is batting .297 to lead Cleveland and the right fielder has a team-high 23 RBIs. Third baseman Jose Ramirez has a team-high seven home runs and shortstop Francisco Lindor is leading in hits with 36. On Monday, Cleveland will send Shane Bieber to the mound. The right-hander is 6-0 with an ERA of 1.35, 75 Ks and 9 BBs.
Kansas City improved to 13-20 following its 9-6 victory on Saturday over the Chicago White Sox. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Kansas City but the Royals have lost five of their last seven. Kansas City is in last place in the AL Central eight games behind the Indians. Ryan McBroom and Maikel Franco homered to help lead the Royals to the victory on Saturday.
Whit Merrifield is batting .290 to lead Kansas City and the second basement has a team-high 38 hits. Right fielder Jorge Soler is leading in home runs with eight and in RBIs with 22. On Monday, Kansas City will send Brad Keller to the mound. The right-hander is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.08, 19 Ks and 11 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Cleveland is 4-1 in its last 5
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Indians last 5
Kansas City is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Royals last 5
Free MLB Pick: Under 7.5
Cleveland wins but the play here is UNDER. Cleveland starter Shane Bieber is the best pitcher in baseball at the moment at 6-0 with an ERA of 1.35 and 75 strikeouts. The right-hander has allowed just seven earned runs in the last 32 ⅔ innings and has pitched shutout baseball in two of his last three starts. The Indians have won four of their last five while Kansas City has dropped five of its last seven. The UNDER has cashed in three of Cleveland's last five. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Indians win but our best play is UNDER 4-1.
Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals 8/31/20 - MLB
The Cleveland Indians open a three-game series on the road Monday against American League Central rival the Kansas City Royals. The Indians improved to 21-12 following a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. With the victory, Cleveland moved into first place in the AL Central one game ahead of the second place Chicago White Sox. Cleveland has won four straight and five of the last seven.
Franmil Reyes is batting .297 to lead Cleveland and the right fielder has a team-high 23 RBIs. Third baseman Jose Ramirez has a team-high seven home runs and shortstop Francisco Lindor is leading in hits with 36. On Monday, Cleveland will send Shane Bieber to the mound. The right-hander is 6-0 with an ERA of 1.35, 75 Ks and 9 BBs.
Kansas City improved to 13-20 following its 9-6 victory on Saturday over the Chicago White Sox. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Kansas City but the Royals have lost five of their last seven. Kansas City is in last place in the AL Central eight games behind the Indians. Ryan McBroom and Maikel Franco homered to help lead the Royals to the victory on Saturday.
Whit Merrifield is batting .290 to lead Kansas City and the second basement has a team-high 38 hits. Right fielder Jorge Soler is leading in home runs with eight and in RBIs with 22. On Monday, Kansas City will send Brad Keller to the mound. The right-hander is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.08, 19 Ks and 11 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Cleveland is 4-1 in its last 5
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Indians last 5
Kansas City is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Royals last 5
Free MLB Pick: Under 7.5
Cleveland wins but the play here is UNDER. Cleveland starter Shane Bieber is the best pitcher in baseball at the moment at 6-0 with an ERA of 1.35 and 75 strikeouts. The right-hander has allowed just seven earned runs in the last 32 ⅔ innings and has pitched shutout baseball in two of his last three starts. The Indians have won four of their last five while Kansas City has dropped five of its last seven. The UNDER has cashed in three of Cleveland's last five. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Indians win but our best play is UNDER 4-1.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:40 PM (EDT)
Pirates at Brewers 8/31/20 - MLB
The Pittsburgh Pirates conclude a four-game series on the road Monday against National League Central rival the Milwaukee Brewers. Pittsburgh fell to 9-21 following its 7-6 loss on Saturday to the Brewers in the second game of the series. The Pirates are in last place in the NL Central 8 ½ games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs and have lost four out of the last six.
Kevin Newman is batting .253 to lead Pittsburgh. Third baseman Colin Moran has a team-high six home runs, second baseman Eric Gonzalez has a team-high 13 RBIs and first baseman Josh Bell leads in hits with 23. On Monday, Pittsburgh will send Trevor Williams to the mound. The right-hander is 1-5 with an ERA of 5.34, 26 Ks and 10 BBs.
Milwaukee improved to 15-17 with its victory over the Pirates on Saturday. The Brewers are in second place in the NL Central 3 ½ games behind the Cubs. Eric Sogard belted a two-run walk-off home run to lift the Brewers over the Pirates on Saturday. Milwaukee has won two straight and four of its last six.
Orlando Arcia is batting .266 to lead Milwaukee. Right fielder Christian Yelich is leading Milwaukee in home runs with eight and RBIs with 16. Second baseman Keston Hiura is leading in hits with 28. Milwaukee has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the fourth and final game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Recent Betting Trends
Pittsburgh is 2-4 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Pirates last 5
Milwaukee is 4-2 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Brewers last 5
Free MLB Pick: Over 9
Milwaukee will defeat Pittsburgh on Monday, but the play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Milwaukee's last five and in four of Pittsburgh's last five including each of the first two games of this series. In addition, the OVER has cashed in seven of the Pirates last nine versus an opponent from the National League. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win but our best play is OVER 8-5.
Pirates at Brewers 8/31/20 - MLB
The Pittsburgh Pirates conclude a four-game series on the road Monday against National League Central rival the Milwaukee Brewers. Pittsburgh fell to 9-21 following its 7-6 loss on Saturday to the Brewers in the second game of the series. The Pirates are in last place in the NL Central 8 ½ games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs and have lost four out of the last six.
Kevin Newman is batting .253 to lead Pittsburgh. Third baseman Colin Moran has a team-high six home runs, second baseman Eric Gonzalez has a team-high 13 RBIs and first baseman Josh Bell leads in hits with 23. On Monday, Pittsburgh will send Trevor Williams to the mound. The right-hander is 1-5 with an ERA of 5.34, 26 Ks and 10 BBs.
Milwaukee improved to 15-17 with its victory over the Pirates on Saturday. The Brewers are in second place in the NL Central 3 ½ games behind the Cubs. Eric Sogard belted a two-run walk-off home run to lift the Brewers over the Pirates on Saturday. Milwaukee has won two straight and four of its last six.
Orlando Arcia is batting .266 to lead Milwaukee. Right fielder Christian Yelich is leading Milwaukee in home runs with eight and RBIs with 16. Second baseman Keston Hiura is leading in hits with 28. Milwaukee has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the fourth and final game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Recent Betting Trends
Pittsburgh is 2-4 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Pirates last 5
Milwaukee is 4-2 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Brewers last 5
Free MLB Pick: Over 9
Milwaukee will defeat Pittsburgh on Monday, but the play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Milwaukee's last five and in four of Pittsburgh's last five including each of the first two games of this series. In addition, the OVER has cashed in seven of the Pirates last nine versus an opponent from the National League. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win but our best play is OVER 8-5.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:30 PM (EDT)
Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox 8/31/20 - MLB
The Atlanta Braves open a three-game interleague series on the road Monday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta dropped to 18-14 following its 4-1 loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves have lost two straight, three of their last five and hold just a two-game lead in the National League East over both the Miami Marlins and Phillies.
Dansby Swanson is batting .307 to lead Atlanta and the Braves shortstop has a team-high 39 hits. Left fielder Marcell Ozuna is leading in home runs with eight and RBIs with 21. On Monday, the Atlanta Braves will send Max Fried to the mound. The left-hander is 5-0 with an ERA of 1.35, 38 Ks and 12 BBs.
Boston improved to 11-22 following its 5-3 victory on Saturday over the Washington Nationals. The win was just Boston's second in its last six games and the Red Sox sit in last place in the American League East 11 ½ games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. In the victory on Saturday, Xander Bogaerts belted a three-run home run and the Red Sox bullpen pitched 6 ⅔ innings of shutout baseball.
Xander Bogaerts is betting .295 to lead Boston and the shortstop has a team-high 33 hits. First baseman Mitch Moreland is leading Boston in home runs with eight and RBIs with 21. The Red Sox have not yet announced their starting pitcher for Monday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.
Recent Betting Trends
Atlanta is 2-6 in its last 8 on the road
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Braves last 5
Boston is 5-13 in its last 18
The UNDER has cashed in 8 of the Red Sox last 12
Free MLB Pick: Atlanta Braves -180
Boston has played poorly through the first half of this abbreviated Major League Baseball season and has lost six of its last eight at home in Fenway Park. Atlanta is hanging onto first place in the National League East and will send its best pitcher this season to the mound. Max Fried is 5-0 with an ERA of 1.35 and 39 strikeouts. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 4-2.
Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox 8/31/20 - MLB
The Atlanta Braves open a three-game interleague series on the road Monday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta dropped to 18-14 following its 4-1 loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves have lost two straight, three of their last five and hold just a two-game lead in the National League East over both the Miami Marlins and Phillies.
Dansby Swanson is batting .307 to lead Atlanta and the Braves shortstop has a team-high 39 hits. Left fielder Marcell Ozuna is leading in home runs with eight and RBIs with 21. On Monday, the Atlanta Braves will send Max Fried to the mound. The left-hander is 5-0 with an ERA of 1.35, 38 Ks and 12 BBs.
Boston improved to 11-22 following its 5-3 victory on Saturday over the Washington Nationals. The win was just Boston's second in its last six games and the Red Sox sit in last place in the American League East 11 ½ games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. In the victory on Saturday, Xander Bogaerts belted a three-run home run and the Red Sox bullpen pitched 6 ⅔ innings of shutout baseball.
Xander Bogaerts is betting .295 to lead Boston and the shortstop has a team-high 33 hits. First baseman Mitch Moreland is leading Boston in home runs with eight and RBIs with 21. The Red Sox have not yet announced their starting pitcher for Monday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.
Recent Betting Trends
Atlanta is 2-6 in its last 8 on the road
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Braves last 5
Boston is 5-13 in its last 18
The UNDER has cashed in 8 of the Red Sox last 12
Free MLB Pick: Atlanta Braves -180
Boston has played poorly through the first half of this abbreviated Major League Baseball season and has lost six of its last eight at home in Fenway Park. Atlanta is hanging onto first place in the National League East and will send its best pitcher this season to the mound. Max Fried is 5-0 with an ERA of 1.35 and 39 strikeouts. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 4-2.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:05 PM (EDT)
Nationals at Phillies 8/31/20 - MLB
On Monday, the Washington Nationals visit the City of Brotherly Love to open a four-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Washington dropped to 12-18 following its 5-3 loss on Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. Washington has lost four of its last five and sits in last place in the National League East five games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves.
Juan Soto is batting .358 to lead Washington and the left fielder has team highs in home runs with nine and RBIs with 20. Shortstop Trea Turner is leading in hits with 42. On Monday, the Washington Nationals will send Erick Fedde to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 3.57, 6 Ks and 10 BBs.
Philadelphia improved to 14-14 following its 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Philadelphia has won five straight and has narrowed Atlanta's lead in the National League East to just two games and is tied with Miami in second place. Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer for one of his three hits in the game and Zach Eflin threw seven solid Innings to lead the Phillies to victory.
Bryce Harper is batting .303 to lead Philadelphia. Center fielder Andrew McCutchen has a team-high 28 hits. Catcher JT Realmuto is leading Philadelphia in home runs with nine and RBIs with 25. On Monday, Philadelphia will send Spencer Howard to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 6.17, 11 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 12 of the Nationals last 16
Philadelphia is 5-0 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Phillies last 8
Free MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -130
Philadelphia has climbed back into the race in the National League East with five straight victories including each of the last two through Saturday over the first-place Atlanta Braves. Washington on the other hand has lost four of its last five and five of its last seven. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-2.
Nationals at Phillies 8/31/20 - MLB
On Monday, the Washington Nationals visit the City of Brotherly Love to open a four-game series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Washington dropped to 12-18 following its 5-3 loss on Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. Washington has lost four of its last five and sits in last place in the National League East five games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves.
Juan Soto is batting .358 to lead Washington and the left fielder has team highs in home runs with nine and RBIs with 20. Shortstop Trea Turner is leading in hits with 42. On Monday, the Washington Nationals will send Erick Fedde to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 3.57, 6 Ks and 10 BBs.
Philadelphia improved to 14-14 following its 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Philadelphia has won five straight and has narrowed Atlanta's lead in the National League East to just two games and is tied with Miami in second place. Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer for one of his three hits in the game and Zach Eflin threw seven solid Innings to lead the Phillies to victory.
Bryce Harper is batting .303 to lead Philadelphia. Center fielder Andrew McCutchen has a team-high 28 hits. Catcher JT Realmuto is leading Philadelphia in home runs with nine and RBIs with 25. On Monday, Philadelphia will send Spencer Howard to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 6.17, 11 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 12 of the Nationals last 16
Philadelphia is 5-0 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Phillies last 8
Free MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -130
Philadelphia has climbed back into the race in the National League East with five straight victories including each of the last two through Saturday over the first-place Atlanta Braves. Washington on the other hand has lost four of its last five and five of its last seven. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-2.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:05 PM (EDT)
Rays at Yankees 8/31/20 - MLB
Coming to the game here the Tampa Bay Rays are coming in with a record of 23-11 on the year. When playing on the road the Rays have not been that bad with a record of 11-6 so far. With the Yankees the team has ended up getting a record that is sitting at 17-13. Playing at Yankee Stadium the Yanks have ended up with a 11-5 record so far.
Heading to the game here Tampa has been able to hit at a clip of .244 on the year and that has led to 274 hits. Run scoring for the Rays has been done to a clip of 171 runs and have managed to hit a total of 41 homers. The Yankees are coming into the game here with an average of .248 and have ended up getting a total of 222 hits. The Rays have ended up scoring a total of 144 runs on the year with 47 homers.
Going to the mound to start the game for the Rays is Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow has ended up with a 1-1 record and a 5.14 ERA on the year. This year Glasnow has ended up throwing a total of 28 innings while striking out 48 batters. Glasnow has allowed 24 hits while surrendering a total of 14 walks.
Masahiro Tanaka is the starting pitcher the Yankees are planning on putting on the mound. Tanaka has posted an 0-1 record and a 3.48 ERA. He has thrown a total of 20.2 innings while striking out a total of 17 batters. When it comes to the hits allowed Tanaka has given up 21 hits, but has walked only 3 batters.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games.
Tampa Bay are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 5 games.
NY Yankees are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
Free MLB Pick: Tampa Bay Rays +120
This year the head to head has not really went well for the Yankees. The Rays have won almost every meeting this year and that will continue in the game here. Tampa has the better offense, but also are putting a better pitcher on the mound in the game here. Those two factors combined tend to make it very difficult for the Yankees to pull out a win. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 6-2.
Rays at Yankees 8/31/20 - MLB
Coming to the game here the Tampa Bay Rays are coming in with a record of 23-11 on the year. When playing on the road the Rays have not been that bad with a record of 11-6 so far. With the Yankees the team has ended up getting a record that is sitting at 17-13. Playing at Yankee Stadium the Yanks have ended up with a 11-5 record so far.
Heading to the game here Tampa has been able to hit at a clip of .244 on the year and that has led to 274 hits. Run scoring for the Rays has been done to a clip of 171 runs and have managed to hit a total of 41 homers. The Yankees are coming into the game here with an average of .248 and have ended up getting a total of 222 hits. The Rays have ended up scoring a total of 144 runs on the year with 47 homers.
Going to the mound to start the game for the Rays is Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow has ended up with a 1-1 record and a 5.14 ERA on the year. This year Glasnow has ended up throwing a total of 28 innings while striking out 48 batters. Glasnow has allowed 24 hits while surrendering a total of 14 walks.
Masahiro Tanaka is the starting pitcher the Yankees are planning on putting on the mound. Tanaka has posted an 0-1 record and a 3.48 ERA. He has thrown a total of 20.2 innings while striking out a total of 17 batters. When it comes to the hits allowed Tanaka has given up 21 hits, but has walked only 3 batters.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games.
Tampa Bay are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 5 games.
NY Yankees are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
Free MLB Pick: Tampa Bay Rays +120
This year the head to head has not really went well for the Yankees. The Rays have won almost every meeting this year and that will continue in the game here. Tampa has the better offense, but also are putting a better pitcher on the mound in the game here. Those two factors combined tend to make it very difficult for the Yankees to pull out a win. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 6-2.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 6:40 PM (EDT)
St Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds 8/31/20 - MLB
In the first game of an MLB on ESPN Monday night doubleheader, the St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Cincinnati Reds. On Sunday, OF Dexter Fowler drove in three runs and scored twice to spark St. Louis to a 7-2 home victory versus St. Louis. SP Adam Wainwright (3-0) went the distance and struck out nine batters for the Cardinals, who improved to 12-13 on the year.
Twenty-five year old righty Dakota Hudson (0-2 3.32 ERA) will take the mound for the Cardinals in this matchup. Last time out, Hudson allowed two runs in six innings during a 6-5 home victory versus Kansas City.
The Cincinnati Reds have dropped nine of their first 16 home games and trail Chicago by five games for first place in the NL Central Division. On Sunday, Cincinnati managed just four hits and struck out 12 times during a 10-1 home loss versus Chicago. Joey Votto hit a sixth-inning solo shot in a losing effort for the Reds.
The Reds will counter with thirty year old right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (1-1 5.71 ERA) on Monday. In his last start, DeSclafani gave up two runs in four plus innings during a 4-2 road victory at St. Louis.
Recent Betting Trends
Cardinals are 15-6 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 Monday games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Cincinnati.
Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs
St. Louis P Carlos Martinez (COVID-19) is expected to be used as a starting pitcher when he debuts this season. Through 34 games, Cincinnati ranks 19th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. St. Louis enters this game with an offense that ranks 23rd in OPS and 30th in runs scored. Take the over on Monday. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 6-5.
St Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds 8/31/20 - MLB
In the first game of an MLB on ESPN Monday night doubleheader, the St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Cincinnati Reds. On Sunday, OF Dexter Fowler drove in three runs and scored twice to spark St. Louis to a 7-2 home victory versus St. Louis. SP Adam Wainwright (3-0) went the distance and struck out nine batters for the Cardinals, who improved to 12-13 on the year.
Twenty-five year old righty Dakota Hudson (0-2 3.32 ERA) will take the mound for the Cardinals in this matchup. Last time out, Hudson allowed two runs in six innings during a 6-5 home victory versus Kansas City.
The Cincinnati Reds have dropped nine of their first 16 home games and trail Chicago by five games for first place in the NL Central Division. On Sunday, Cincinnati managed just four hits and struck out 12 times during a 10-1 home loss versus Chicago. Joey Votto hit a sixth-inning solo shot in a losing effort for the Reds.
The Reds will counter with thirty year old right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (1-1 5.71 ERA) on Monday. In his last start, DeSclafani gave up two runs in four plus innings during a 4-2 road victory at St. Louis.
Recent Betting Trends
Cardinals are 15-6 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 Monday games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Cincinnati.
Free MLB Pick: Over 9 Runs
St. Louis P Carlos Martinez (COVID-19) is expected to be used as a starting pitcher when he debuts this season. Through 34 games, Cincinnati ranks 19th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. St. Louis enters this game with an offense that ranks 23rd in OPS and 30th in runs scored. Take the over on Monday. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 6-5.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 4:10 PM (EDT)
Seattle Mariners at LA Angels 8/31/20 - MLB
In Monday afternoon MLB action, the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels will wrap up their four-game series from Angel Stadium. The Mariners dropped the first two games of this series, but bounced back on Sunday with a narrow 2-1 victory in ten innings. Kyle Lewis connected on his eighth home run for the Mariners, who are now 14-22 overall.
Twenty-eighty year old southpaw Marco Gonzales (3-2 3.63 ERA) will head to the hill for the Mariners in this contest. In his last start, Gonzales gave up nine hits and three runs across five frames during an 8-3 win at San Diego.
The Los Angeles Angels have plenty of pop in their lineup, but rank 26th in the majors with a 5.24 team ERA. On Sunday, the Angels (12-23) managed just five hits and struck out 12 times. Los Angeles SP Griffin Canning fanned seven batters across eight innings of one-run ball and did not factor in the decision.
Los Angeles skipper Joe Maddon has yet to name a starting pitcher for this contest. The Angels have been a disaster in the pitching department, ranking 25th with a 5.24 team ERA and posting a subpar 1.40 WHIP.
Free MLB Pick: Seattle Mariners
Los Angeles SS Andrelton Simmons could be on the move, with Toronto looking for a replacement for the injured Bo Bichette. Through 36 games, Seattle ranks 11th in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. Los Angeles features an offense that ranks 16th in OPS and 6th in runs scored. Take the Mariners to earn a series split. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 5-3.
Seattle Mariners at LA Angels 8/31/20 - MLB
In Monday afternoon MLB action, the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels will wrap up their four-game series from Angel Stadium. The Mariners dropped the first two games of this series, but bounced back on Sunday with a narrow 2-1 victory in ten innings. Kyle Lewis connected on his eighth home run for the Mariners, who are now 14-22 overall.
Twenty-eighty year old southpaw Marco Gonzales (3-2 3.63 ERA) will head to the hill for the Mariners in this contest. In his last start, Gonzales gave up nine hits and three runs across five frames during an 8-3 win at San Diego.
The Los Angeles Angels have plenty of pop in their lineup, but rank 26th in the majors with a 5.24 team ERA. On Sunday, the Angels (12-23) managed just five hits and struck out 12 times. Los Angeles SP Griffin Canning fanned seven batters across eight innings of one-run ball and did not factor in the decision.
Los Angeles skipper Joe Maddon has yet to name a starting pitcher for this contest. The Angels have been a disaster in the pitching department, ranking 25th with a 5.24 team ERA and posting a subpar 1.40 WHIP.
Free MLB Pick: Seattle Mariners
Los Angeles SS Andrelton Simmons could be on the move, with Toronto looking for a replacement for the injured Bo Bichette. Through 36 games, Seattle ranks 11th in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. Los Angeles features an offense that ranks 16th in OPS and 6th in runs scored. Take the Mariners to earn a series split. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 5-3.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 2:07 PM (EDT)
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays 8/31/20 - MLB
Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY will play host to a Monday afternoon MLB battle between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles (14-19) are looking to snap a five-game skid and have fallen nine games behind first place Tampa Bay. On Sunday, Baltimore OF Ryan Mountcastle connected on two home runs during a 6-5 road loss against Toronto.
Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde has yet to announce his starter for the series opener. The Orioles currently rank 18th in the majors with a 4.73 team ERA and have posted a 1.30 WHIP.
The Toronto Blue Jays have won eight of their first 12 home games and have moved within a half-game of second place New York. On Sunday, Toronto OF Teoscar Hernandez came through with a walk-off two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Randall Grichuk doubled and scored twice for the Blue Jays, who improved to 18-14 overall.
Thirty-two year old righty Chase Anderson (0-0 3.68 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season for the Blue Jays. Last time out, Anderson allowed four runs (3 ER) in five innings during a 9-7 home loss versus Boston.
Recent Betting Trends
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Toronto is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games played on a Monday.
Baltimore is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games against Toronto.
Free MLB Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -175
Toronto RP Ken Giles (arm) threw a side session on Friday and will throw a live batting session next. Through 33 games, Baltimore ranks 13th in OPS and 18th in runs scored. Toronto counters with an offense that ranks 9th in OPS and 17th in runs scored. Take the Blue Jays to complete the four-game sweep. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 5-4.
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays 8/31/20 - MLB
Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY will play host to a Monday afternoon MLB battle between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles (14-19) are looking to snap a five-game skid and have fallen nine games behind first place Tampa Bay. On Sunday, Baltimore OF Ryan Mountcastle connected on two home runs during a 6-5 road loss against Toronto.
Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde has yet to announce his starter for the series opener. The Orioles currently rank 18th in the majors with a 4.73 team ERA and have posted a 1.30 WHIP.
The Toronto Blue Jays have won eight of their first 12 home games and have moved within a half-game of second place New York. On Sunday, Toronto OF Teoscar Hernandez came through with a walk-off two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Randall Grichuk doubled and scored twice for the Blue Jays, who improved to 18-14 overall.
Thirty-two year old righty Chase Anderson (0-0 3.68 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season for the Blue Jays. Last time out, Anderson allowed four runs (3 ER) in five innings during a 9-7 home loss versus Boston.
Recent Betting Trends
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Toronto is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games played on a Monday.
Baltimore is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games against Toronto.
Free MLB Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -175
Toronto RP Ken Giles (arm) threw a side session on Friday and will throw a live batting session next. Through 33 games, Baltimore ranks 13th in OPS and 18th in runs scored. Toronto counters with an offense that ranks 9th in OPS and 17th in runs scored. Take the Blue Jays to complete the four-game sweep. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 5-4.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 1:10 PM (EDT)
Marlins at Mets 8/31/20 - MLB
The Monday MLB schedule will get underway with a meeting between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets from Citi Field. The Marlins (14-15) have lost four straight and have fallen 2.5 games behind first place Atlanta. On Sunday, Miami SP Sandy Alcantara (1-1) was tagged for eight runs (5 ER) in four innings during a 12-7 home loss versus Tampa Bay.
Miami manager Don Mattingly has yet to name a starting pitcher for his matchup. The Marlins currently rank 12th in the majors with a 4.21 team ERA and have logged six quality starts.
The New York Mets have been decimated by injuries to their pitching staff and have lost three straight contests. On Sunday, the Mets were unable to protect a five-run lead and lost the opening game of a doubleheader against the Yankees by an 8-7 final score. In the nightcap, the Mets went to extra innings again before falling 5-2.
Thirty-two year old righty Jacob deGrom (2-0 1.80 ERA) is making a strong case to win his third Cy Young Award in a row. Through 35 innings, deGrom has fanned 49 batters and posted a ridiculous 0.83 WHIP.
Free MLB Pick: New York Mets -1.5 (-110)
New York P Steven Matz is expected to be placed on the injured list after experiencing left shoulder discomfort on Saturday. Through 29 games, Miami ranks 28th in OPS and 29th in runs scored. New York comes into this game with an offense that ranks 6th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the Mets on the run line. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 6-1.
Marlins at Mets 8/31/20 - MLB
The Monday MLB schedule will get underway with a meeting between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets from Citi Field. The Marlins (14-15) have lost four straight and have fallen 2.5 games behind first place Atlanta. On Sunday, Miami SP Sandy Alcantara (1-1) was tagged for eight runs (5 ER) in four innings during a 12-7 home loss versus Tampa Bay.
Miami manager Don Mattingly has yet to name a starting pitcher for his matchup. The Marlins currently rank 12th in the majors with a 4.21 team ERA and have logged six quality starts.
The New York Mets have been decimated by injuries to their pitching staff and have lost three straight contests. On Sunday, the Mets were unable to protect a five-run lead and lost the opening game of a doubleheader against the Yankees by an 8-7 final score. In the nightcap, the Mets went to extra innings again before falling 5-2.
Thirty-two year old righty Jacob deGrom (2-0 1.80 ERA) is making a strong case to win his third Cy Young Award in a row. Through 35 innings, deGrom has fanned 49 batters and posted a ridiculous 0.83 WHIP.
Free MLB Pick: New York Mets -1.5 (-110)
New York P Steven Matz is expected to be placed on the injured list after experiencing left shoulder discomfort on Saturday. Through 29 games, Miami ranks 28th in OPS and 29th in runs scored. New York comes into this game with an offense that ranks 6th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the Mets on the run line. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 6-1.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 9:45 PM (EDT)
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars 8/31/20 - NHL
The Avalanche for all of their offensive power are now facing the potential elimination in the game here. The Avs ended up losing the last game they played in to the Dallas Stars by a 5-4 score. This loss put the Avalanche down to the Stars by a 3-1 record. Now, the one thing that the Avalanche have to do is figure out how to play defense as the Stars have been slaughtering them in the series.
Colorado is coming into the game here with a total of 37 shots in the last game. The Avalanche ended up getting 36 hits in the game. The Avalanche won 26 faceoffs, but when it comes to the power play the Avalanche ended up going 1-5.
Dallas has found the way to score on the Avalanche defense and has not been slowed down at all. The Stars are one team that has struggled quite a bit in the year playing offensively. Now, the Stars are one team that has the potential to win the series and eliminate one of the best teams in the playoffs right now.
The Dallas team is coming into the game here after getting a total of 29 shots in the last game. The Stars ended up getting a total of 47 hits in the last game. Dallas managed to get a total of 27 wins on the faceoffs. The Stars were able to do great in the power play with a 3-6 combination.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas' last 5 games.
Dallas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games against Dallas.
Free NHL Pick: Dallas Stars +136
In the game here the Avalanche have their backs against the wall. Now, the Avalanche are going to have to figure out how to play defense again and against the Stars offense which has found the sweet stroke and the lack of discipline for the Avalanche team it will be hard to bet against Dallas. Look for the Avs to spend too much time in the box again and that cost them the series. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win 6-3.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars 8/31/20 - NHL
The Avalanche for all of their offensive power are now facing the potential elimination in the game here. The Avs ended up losing the last game they played in to the Dallas Stars by a 5-4 score. This loss put the Avalanche down to the Stars by a 3-1 record. Now, the one thing that the Avalanche have to do is figure out how to play defense as the Stars have been slaughtering them in the series.
Colorado is coming into the game here with a total of 37 shots in the last game. The Avalanche ended up getting 36 hits in the game. The Avalanche won 26 faceoffs, but when it comes to the power play the Avalanche ended up going 1-5.
Dallas has found the way to score on the Avalanche defense and has not been slowed down at all. The Stars are one team that has struggled quite a bit in the year playing offensively. Now, the Stars are one team that has the potential to win the series and eliminate one of the best teams in the playoffs right now.
The Dallas team is coming into the game here after getting a total of 29 shots in the last game. The Stars ended up getting a total of 47 hits in the last game. Dallas managed to get a total of 27 wins on the faceoffs. The Stars were able to do great in the power play with a 3-6 combination.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas' last 5 games.
Dallas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games against Dallas.
Free NHL Pick: Dallas Stars +136
In the game here the Avalanche have their backs against the wall. Now, the Avalanche are going to have to figure out how to play defense again and against the Stars offense which has found the sweet stroke and the lack of discipline for the Avalanche team it will be hard to bet against Dallas. Look for the Avs to spend too much time in the box again and that cost them the series. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win 6-3.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:00 PM (EDT)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins 8/31/20 - NHL
Tampa Bay has been able to take the commanding lead in the series with the Bruins. The Lightning ended up winning the game on Saturday night to take a 3-1 lead in the series. With that being said, the Lightning ended up winning the game by a 3-1 scored and looked amazing in the way that the team played.
Tampa is coming into the game here with a total of 26 shots in the game. The Lightning only managed to get a total of 45 hits in the game. With Tampa Bay the team ended up winning 18 faceoffs in the game.
The Bruins now have their backs against the wall. Boston has not been able to look decent in the series at all. With the win the Bruins did get in the series it was a struggle for the team to get the win. Now, Boston will be pulling out all the stops in this game and should become a lot more physical in how they are playing.
Boston for their part only ended up getting a total of 30 shots in the game. The Bruins did end up getting a total of 38 hits in the game. With the faceoffs the Bruins were able to pull out a total of 34 wins on the draw in the game.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 17 games.
Boston are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games.
Tampa Bay are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Free NHL Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -115
Heading to the game here the Bruins are playing flat in the previous games did not look like they were even involved in the games except the win. With that being said, the Bruins will put up a fight in the game here, but the defense for Boston is outmatched in the way the offense for Tampa Bay has played so far this year and that will lead to Tampa winning the game and eliminating the Bruins. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 5-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins 8/31/20 - NHL
Tampa Bay has been able to take the commanding lead in the series with the Bruins. The Lightning ended up winning the game on Saturday night to take a 3-1 lead in the series. With that being said, the Lightning ended up winning the game by a 3-1 scored and looked amazing in the way that the team played.
Tampa is coming into the game here with a total of 26 shots in the game. The Lightning only managed to get a total of 45 hits in the game. With Tampa Bay the team ended up winning 18 faceoffs in the game.
The Bruins now have their backs against the wall. Boston has not been able to look decent in the series at all. With the win the Bruins did get in the series it was a struggle for the team to get the win. Now, Boston will be pulling out all the stops in this game and should become a lot more physical in how they are playing.
Boston for their part only ended up getting a total of 30 shots in the game. The Bruins did end up getting a total of 38 hits in the game. With the faceoffs the Bruins were able to pull out a total of 34 wins on the draw in the game.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 17 games.
Boston are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games.
Tampa Bay are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Free NHL Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -115
Heading to the game here the Bruins are playing flat in the previous games did not look like they were even involved in the games except the win. With that being said, the Bruins will put up a fight in the game here, but the defense for Boston is outmatched in the way the offense for Tampa Bay has played so far this year and that will lead to Tampa winning the game and eliminating the Bruins. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 5-2.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 10:00 PM (EDT)
LA Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx 8/31/20 - WNBA
The Los Angeles Sparks will complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Minnesota Lynx after facing the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Los Angeles is 11-3 overall and has won each of its last eight games. The Sparks are in third place in the Western Conference one game behind the first place Seattle Storm and just a half-game behind the second place Las Vegas Aces.
Candace Parker is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 13.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. Parker is shooting a team-high 48% from the floor and is hitting 70% of her free throws. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 13.7 points and 4.9 assists per game. The Sparks have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.
Minnesota will also complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Sparks after meeting the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Minnesota is 10-4 following its 88-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Lynx are in fourth place in the Western Conference two games behind first-place Seattle and one game behind third place Los Angeles.
Napheesa Collier is leading Minnesota in scoring, rebounding and is tied for first in assists with averages of 16.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Odyssey Sims is the other player tied for first in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Minnesota continues to play without veteran Sylvia Fowles who remains sidelined with an injury.
Recent Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 8-2 ATS in its last 10
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Sparks last 5
Minnesota is 9-3 ATS in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Lynx last 6
Free WNBA Pick: Los Angeles Sparks -3
Los Angeles is playing as well if not better than any other team in the WNBA having won each of its last eight. The two faced off on August 9th and Los Angeles was a 97-81 winner and covered as 8-point chalk. Los Angeles has covered the number and eight of its last 10 overall. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Sparks win and cover ATS 90-77
LA Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx 8/31/20 - WNBA
The Los Angeles Sparks will complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Minnesota Lynx after facing the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Los Angeles is 11-3 overall and has won each of its last eight games. The Sparks are in third place in the Western Conference one game behind the first place Seattle Storm and just a half-game behind the second place Las Vegas Aces.
Candace Parker is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with averages of 13.9 points and 9.4 rebounds. Parker is shooting a team-high 48% from the floor and is hitting 70% of her free throws. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 13.7 points and 4.9 assists per game. The Sparks have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.
Minnesota will also complete a back-to-back on Monday when playing the Sparks after meeting the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Minnesota is 10-4 following its 88-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Lynx are in fourth place in the Western Conference two games behind first-place Seattle and one game behind third place Los Angeles.
Napheesa Collier is leading Minnesota in scoring, rebounding and is tied for first in assists with averages of 16.0 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Odyssey Sims is the other player tied for first in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Minnesota continues to play without veteran Sylvia Fowles who remains sidelined with an injury.
Recent Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 8-2 ATS in its last 10
The UNDER has cashed in 3 of the Sparks last 5
Minnesota is 9-3 ATS in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Lynx last 6
Free WNBA Pick: Los Angeles Sparks -3
Los Angeles is playing as well if not better than any other team in the WNBA having won each of its last eight. The two faced off on August 9th and Los Angeles was a 97-81 winner and covered as 8-point chalk. Los Angeles has covered the number and eight of its last 10 overall. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Sparks win and cover ATS 90-77
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 6:00 PM (EDT)
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky 8/31/20 - WNBA
The Chicago Sky are coming to the game here with a lot of question marks on the offensive side of the ball. Granted, the Sky had been playing great on the year and are sitting at 10-6 on the year it did not show up in the last game. In the last game the Sky ended up losing to the Seattle Storm by a score of 88-74.
In the loss the Sky were led in the scoring by Kahleah Copper who put in 19 points. In the game she went 8/15 from the field and 2/3 from the line. Now, another issue for the Sky is the fact that Copper was alos the rebounding leader for Chicago and only managed to get 6 boards in the game. Vandersloot did play in 31 minutes of the game and ended up with 9 assist.
The Fever are coming into the game here after getting handed another loss. This time the Fever ended up dropping the game to the Dallas Wings by a score of 82-78. Now, the Fever are struggling on the year and have a 5-10 record overall.
The leading scorer for the Fever in the loss was Kelsey Mitchell who managed to get 19 points. She did not shoot that great from the floor by going 6/16 while being 5/6 from the line. Candice Dupree ended up being the leading rebounder for the Fever in the game as she pulled down 9 boards in the game. Mitchell ended up playing in a total of 34 minutes in the game, but even ended up getting 4 assist in the game.
Free WNBA Pick: Chicago Sky -5
Chicago is coming into the game here playing quite a bit better than what the Fever are. Granted, both teams are coming off of a loss and for one team it was a resounding loss, it does not really cost either team momentum. Look for the Sky to bounce back better from their loss and that leads to the Chicago team getting the win in the game here. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Sky win 89-76.
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky 8/31/20 - WNBA
The Chicago Sky are coming to the game here with a lot of question marks on the offensive side of the ball. Granted, the Sky had been playing great on the year and are sitting at 10-6 on the year it did not show up in the last game. In the last game the Sky ended up losing to the Seattle Storm by a score of 88-74.
In the loss the Sky were led in the scoring by Kahleah Copper who put in 19 points. In the game she went 8/15 from the field and 2/3 from the line. Now, another issue for the Sky is the fact that Copper was alos the rebounding leader for Chicago and only managed to get 6 boards in the game. Vandersloot did play in 31 minutes of the game and ended up with 9 assist.
The Fever are coming into the game here after getting handed another loss. This time the Fever ended up dropping the game to the Dallas Wings by a score of 82-78. Now, the Fever are struggling on the year and have a 5-10 record overall.
The leading scorer for the Fever in the loss was Kelsey Mitchell who managed to get 19 points. She did not shoot that great from the floor by going 6/16 while being 5/6 from the line. Candice Dupree ended up being the leading rebounder for the Fever in the game as she pulled down 9 boards in the game. Mitchell ended up playing in a total of 34 minutes in the game, but even ended up getting 4 assist in the game.
Free WNBA Pick: Chicago Sky -5
Chicago is coming into the game here playing quite a bit better than what the Fever are. Granted, both teams are coming off of a loss and for one team it was a resounding loss, it does not really cost either team momentum. Look for the Sky to bounce back better from their loss and that leads to the Chicago team getting the win in the game here. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Sky win 89-76.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 7:00 PM (EDT)
Novak Djokovic vs. Damir Dzumhur 8/31/20 - US Open Men Singles
Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is set to play the 2020 ATP US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York. Djokovic will begin his tournament against Damir Džumhur from Bosnia.
Damir Džumhur last played at the Cincinnati Masters where he was eliminated in the opening round by Dennis Novak. Damir Džumhur won the opening set but was poor in the final two sets which resulted in the defeat. Like most players, Damir Džumhur has lacked court time and playing a big tournament like the US Open with little match practise is a tough task. This is expected to be an especially tough tournament for Damir Džumhur as he is playing against the top seed in the opening round.
On the other side of the coin, Novak Djokovic enters this tournament in outstanding touch. Djokovic last played at the Cincinnati Masters where he won the tournament while displaying great dominance. It has been an outstanding season for Novak Djokovic as he remains undefeated in 2020. Djokovic has won the Australian Open, Cincinnati Masters and Dubai Tennis Championship in 2020. Novak Djokovic has won the US Open 3 times in the past and will be hoping to win his 18th Grand Slam title at this tournament.
Novak Djokovic and Damir Džumhur have played each other twice in the past with Djokovic winning on both occasions. The most recent match between these two players was in 2019 at Doha where Novak Djokovic won in straight sets. Damir Džumhur is yet to win a set against Djokovic
Free Tennis Pick: Novak Djokovic
Looking at all the information, I see Novak Djokovic winning this match. Djokovic has been an elite player all season and he is playing at a level above the rest of the pack. There is a huge gap in skill between the two players so I am going to predict that Novak Djokovic wins this match in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic vs. Damir Dzumhur 8/31/20 - US Open Men Singles
Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is set to play the 2020 ATP US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York. Djokovic will begin his tournament against Damir Džumhur from Bosnia.
Damir Džumhur last played at the Cincinnati Masters where he was eliminated in the opening round by Dennis Novak. Damir Džumhur won the opening set but was poor in the final two sets which resulted in the defeat. Like most players, Damir Džumhur has lacked court time and playing a big tournament like the US Open with little match practise is a tough task. This is expected to be an especially tough tournament for Damir Džumhur as he is playing against the top seed in the opening round.
On the other side of the coin, Novak Djokovic enters this tournament in outstanding touch. Djokovic last played at the Cincinnati Masters where he won the tournament while displaying great dominance. It has been an outstanding season for Novak Djokovic as he remains undefeated in 2020. Djokovic has won the Australian Open, Cincinnati Masters and Dubai Tennis Championship in 2020. Novak Djokovic has won the US Open 3 times in the past and will be hoping to win his 18th Grand Slam title at this tournament.
Novak Djokovic and Damir Džumhur have played each other twice in the past with Djokovic winning on both occasions. The most recent match between these two players was in 2019 at Doha where Novak Djokovic won in straight sets. Damir Džumhur is yet to win a set against Djokovic
Free Tennis Pick: Novak Djokovic
Looking at all the information, I see Novak Djokovic winning this match. Djokovic has been an elite player all season and he is playing at a level above the rest of the pack. There is a huge gap in skill between the two players so I am going to predict that Novak Djokovic wins this match in straight sets.
MON 31 AUG, 2020, 1:15 PM (EDT)
Kevin Anderson vs. Alexander Zverev 8/31/20 - US Open Men Singles
German superstar Alexander Zverev is set to play at the 2020 US Open in New York. Zverev will start his tournament against Kevin Anderson from South Africa.
Alexander Zverev has not had the strongest few months and he was poor in his most recent tournament which was the Cincinnati Masters. Zverev was eliminated during the opening round of the Cincinnati Masters as he lost in 3 sets against Andy Murray. Alexander Zverev had a strong start to 2020 as he made the semifinals at the Australian Open where he defeated the likes Stan Wawrinka and Fernando Verdasco. That being said, Zverev has not had much match time in recent time and it will be tough for the German to shake off the rust.
Similarly, Kevin Anderson has also had little match practise in recent times as the South African was also eliminated in the early stages of the Cincinnati Masters. Kevin Anderson was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas during the second round of the tournament. It has been a tough few seasons for Kevin Anderson as he has fallen down the rankings due to a few bad injuries. Anderson seems to be back to full fitness but this is expected to be a tough match for the South African as he is playing against the number 5 seed.
Kevin Anderson and Alexander Zverev have played each other 5 times in the past with Zverev winning on all 5 occasions. The most recent match between these two players was in 2018 at the Laver Cup where Zverev won in 3 sets.
Free Tennis Pick: Alexander Zverev
As far as this match is concerned, I am going to pick Alexander Zverev to win. Kevin Anderson has a poor record against Zverev and with neither player having played much recently, the head-to-head record should be a big factor. Zverev is an elite player and I see him being good enough to win this match in 4 sets.
Kevin Anderson vs. Alexander Zverev 8/31/20 - US Open Men Singles
German superstar Alexander Zverev is set to play at the 2020 US Open in New York. Zverev will start his tournament against Kevin Anderson from South Africa.
Alexander Zverev has not had the strongest few months and he was poor in his most recent tournament which was the Cincinnati Masters. Zverev was eliminated during the opening round of the Cincinnati Masters as he lost in 3 sets against Andy Murray. Alexander Zverev had a strong start to 2020 as he made the semifinals at the Australian Open where he defeated the likes Stan Wawrinka and Fernando Verdasco. That being said, Zverev has not had much match time in recent time and it will be tough for the German to shake off the rust.
Similarly, Kevin Anderson has also had little match practise in recent times as the South African was also eliminated in the early stages of the Cincinnati Masters. Kevin Anderson was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas during the second round of the tournament. It has been a tough few seasons for Kevin Anderson as he has fallen down the rankings due to a few bad injuries. Anderson seems to be back to full fitness but this is expected to be a tough match for the South African as he is playing against the number 5 seed.
Kevin Anderson and Alexander Zverev have played each other 5 times in the past with Zverev winning on all 5 occasions. The most recent match between these two players was in 2018 at the Laver Cup where Zverev won in 3 sets.
Free Tennis Pick: Alexander Zverev
As far as this match is concerned, I am going to pick Alexander Zverev to win. Kevin Anderson has a poor record against Zverev and with neither player having played much recently, the head-to-head record should be a big factor. Zverev is an elite player and I see him being good enough to win this match in 4 sets.
