Handicapper Profile

#921 Minnesota Twins with Maeda moneyline -138 (7:10 edt)

 

Love the Twins here since Maeda has been way better than Lauer so far on the season and the Brewers have been terrible this season at home.  The Twins have been outstanding in interleague play so far in this shortened season and with this big edge on the mound look for that to continue here. 

#951 Miami Marlins with Hernandez moneyline +145 (6:37 edt)

 

Love the Marlins here since they are playing amazingly well right now and Hernandez was excellent in his limited work this season.  Toronto is the home team but it can't possible feel much like a home game playing in Buffalo and the Marlins have been great on the road this season.  Take Miami here. 

#738 Phoenix Suns -3.5 (2:30 edt)

 

Just no reason to step in front of the Suns right now since they are as hot as the Sun since entering the bubble.  They will be very intent on keeping the winning rolling as they are trying to make their way into the playoffs.  The Thunder are playing their 3rd game in 4 days and on a back to back with an afternoon game so big scheduling advantage for Phoenix as well.  Play the Suns here. 

#22 Toronto Maple Leafs ML -150 (8:00 edt) NBCSN

 

Only one way to look here in this deciding game 5 and that is the way of the Leafs.  Columbus was leading game 4 3-0 late in the 3rd period and found a way to give up 3 goals to tie the game and then lose on a power play in OT.  The Columbus coach Torts lost his mind - I don't see this team being mentally tough enough to rebound from that awful loss.  Look for the rejuvenated Toronto team to get this win here. 

#905 Houston Astros with Valdez moneyline +120 (4:10 edt)

 

Love the Astros here at this nice underdog price since Valdez has been excellent in his limited action so far this season with a WHIP of just 1.03 and ERA of 2.53.  The Astros are not hitting as well as last season - gee I wonder why - but they are certainly hitting much better than Oakland.  Houston really lucked out with no fans in the stadiums since they would have taken merciless abuse from road fans this season.  With that not a problem look for Houston to get this win at a nice underdog price.   

#703 Oklahoma City Thunder -3 (4:05 edt) NBA TV

 

Love the Thunder here since they are playing well in the restart and they are motivated for some wins to improve their playoff position.  Memphis is playing horrible in the bubble and I don't see their motivation changing a ton here.  Lay this super small number with Oklahoma City here. 

#909 - #910 Cincinnati Reds - Cleveland Indians UNDER 8 -110 (6:10 edt)

 

The Indians are an absolute under machine right now going under 10 in a row.  Their pitching has been excellent and their hitting has been awful - a great under combination.  The Reds have been undering a lot as well cashing on the low side of the total 5 games in a row.  This total is too high with the way both of these teams are going under lately. 

#967 Milwaukee Brewers with Houser ML +120 (8:10 edt)

 

Love the Brewers here since Houser was spectacular in his only other start so far this season and the Pale Hose go with Keuchel who is 0-4 in his career against Milwaukee with an ERA of 8.75.  Finally the Brewers are much more healthy than Chicago here with the Sox listing 4 players on the 10 day disabled list.  Play Milwaukee here. 

#42 Vancouver Canucks moneyline -110 (10:45 edt) USA Network

 

Look for a huge effort here from Vancouver after they dropped game 1 of this best of 5 series and got shut out in the process.  Vancouver had the better offense and defense prior to the shutdown - look for them to show it in this very important game for them to win here.   

#748 Philadelphia 76ers -7 (8:00 edt)

 

Give me the 76ers here as they get a nice schedule edge catching the Spurs on a back to back and playing their 3rd game in 4 days.  No travel I know but still a lot of basketball in a short time after a long time off.  Philly will be super motivated to get a win and improve their playoff position while the Spurs are on a very minimal chance to even reach the playoffs.  Look for a big effort from Philly here.