Saturday 4/27/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Saturday’s MLB, NHL & NBA games.
Marc Lawrence
MLB Free Play! - SaturdayPlay - NY Yankees w/Happ (Game 929)
Edges - Yankees: Happ 8-1 last nine team starts during April … Giants: Holland 1-4 with 4.33 ERA this season … With San Francisco just 7-14 in its last 21 games against AL East opponents, we recommend a 1* play on the NY Yankees
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Jimmy Boyd
Apr 27 '19, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | CLE vs HOU
Play on: OVER 9 -110
1* Free MLB Pick on Indians/Astros OVER 9
I'm confident the Astros and Indians will combine for at least 10 runs. Everyone knows about the offensive fire-power with Houston, but Cleveland comes in swinging a hot bat after a pretty dreadful start to the year offensively.
Indians have scored 5 or more runs in 5 of their last 7 (only did that 3 times in their first 14 games). Some of their big names are starting to produce. I think they will stay hot against Houston's Brad Peacock, who has a 4.86 ERA in 3 starts (7.20 ERA in 2 home starts).
I know Cleveland's Shane Beiber is throwing great, but the Astros have played 11 home games and are averaging 5.6 runs and hitting .311 with a .391 OBP. Chances are they will find a way to put some runs on the board. Take the OVER!
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Kenny Walker
Apr 27 '19, 3:07 PM in 4h
MLB | A's vs Blue Jays
Play on: Blue Jays -103 at 5dimes
Free Pick on Blue Jays
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Bobby Conn
Apr 27 '19, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Padres vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals -162 at 5dimes
1* Free Play on Nationals -162
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Jack Jones
Apr 27 '19, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Yankees vs Giants
Play on: Giants -107 at 5dimes
Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: San Francisco Giants -107
The Yankees have managed to win seven of their last eight despite missing almost all of their key players. It has been impressive, but they can’t keep winning with the guys they are missing.
I expect the Giants to bounce back from a Game 1 loss with a victory in Game 2 Saturday in this interleague series. Derek Holland has been solid for the Giants, posting a 4.33 ERA and 1.222 WHIP in five starts.
J.A. Happ has been roughed up for the Yankees this season. He is 0-2 is 5.96 ERA and 1.403 WHIP in five starts this season. Happ is also 1-4 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.567 WHIP in five career starts against San Francisco. Bet the Giants Saturday.
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Hunter Price
Apr 27 '19, 6:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Marlins vs Phillies
Play on: Marlins +157 at sportsbook
1* Free Pick on Marlins +157
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Mark Wilson
Apr 27 '19, 7:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Brewers vs Mets
Play on: Brewers +130 at sportsbook
Free Play on Brewers +130
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Mike Williams
Apr 27 '19, 7:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Tigers vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox -132 at sportsbook
1* on White Sox -132
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Steve Janus
Apr 27 '19, 7:35 PM in 9h
NBA | 76ers vs Raptors
Play on: Raptors -5 -110 at sportsbook
1* Free Sharp Play on Raptors -5 -110
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Ricky Tran
Apr 27 '19, 8:08 PM in 9h
NHL | Blue Jackets vs Bruins
Play on: UNDER 5½ -121
Ricky's 1* Free Play on the under Blue Jackets/Bruins.
I had a small play on the Blue Jackets on the “puck line” in Game 1. That one went “under” the number in the Bruins 3-2 OT victory and I believe another hard-fought and ultimately lower-scoring affair is in order for Game 2 as well.
Key Trends:
- Boston has seen the total go under the number in eight of its last 11 home games following a two games or more unbeaten streak.
- Columbus has seen the total dip under the number in seven of its last nine following an OT road loss.
The verdict: I was surprised by Boston’s energy levels in Game 1, as it went through a gruelling seven game series vs. Toronto in the first round. The Blue Jackets clearly had some rust to shake off after being off for over a week after dispatching the Lightning in four games in their first round series. As stated above, I think this one has defensive battle written all over it. Consider the under!
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Alex Smart
Apr 27 '19, 9:10 PM in 10h
MLB | Rangers vs Mariners
Play on: Rangers +111 at GTBets
Rangers LH Mike Minor (2-2, 3.21 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Mike Leake (2-2, 4.30)
The Rangers don't inspire alot of confidence from average punters, but there is value with them here on a value line here today as they go against a pitcher in Leake who has allowed three homers for the second time in a three-start span . Good fast ball hitting teams like the Rangers could have a big day here and deserve our dollars on the ML/ Note: In his career Leake has been smashed around by Hunter Pence (15-for-36, one homer) and Shin-Soo Choo (7-for-20). The The Mariners used seven of their eight relievers Friday night so if Leake struggles, which Im betting he does this could be a blood bath type of event favoring the Rangers.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
MLB favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 (SEATTLE) - poor hitting team (AVG .260 or less ) against a top level starting pitcher (ERA 3.60 or less, WHIP 1.300 or better ) -AL, with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.300 to 1.400 on the season-AL are 19-41 L/21 seasons for a go against 68% conversion rate for bettors.
MLB All underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (TEXAS) - off 2 straight road losses vs. a division rival, with a hot starting pitcher- WHIP 1.000 or less over his last 3 starts are 46-26 L/5 seasons for a 64% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on the Texas Rangers to win on the ML
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Dwayne Connors
Comp play for Saturday will be to grab the points with Philadelphia in this first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Toronto Raptors.
He are a couple of stats for you to chew on....Toronto has won 13 straight games on their home court over Philadelphia and they have covered in each of their last 4 home wins over the 76ers. Their average win margin in those games is a whopping 18.6 points!!! Not only that, but first-year Raptor, Kawhi Leonard is 13-0 in his career in games played against Philadelphia!
What does it all mean? It could mean the Sixers are in line for another shellacking, but since this price is "only" 6 points, I think the opposite is more likely, and that is a competitive game being played between the # 2 seed and the # 3 seed in the East.
Toronto did win and cover 3 of the 4 meetings during the regular season, but the postseason is a different beast, and both of these teams have been off since Tuesday night when both closed out their opening rounds with victories. I expect a little bit of a slow, feeling-out type of start to this game, as things stay close for the better part of this contest.
The key to me will be who guards Kawhi Leonard most effectively for the Sixers? Brett Brown has stated that he has multiple options that he is will to try to slow down the Raptors star player.
I think this is going to be one heck of an entertaining series, and today's first game will live up to the hype.
Take the points and Philly to cover this number in a close one.
2* PHILADELPHIA
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Jack Brayman
My free play for tonight is on the Colorado Rockies against the Atlanta Braves. And in this one, because I believe we're looking at a pitching mismstch, be sure you're listing Jon Gray and Mike Foltynewicz.
The Rockies have won two straight and eight of 10, and they're sitting in fourth place in the National League West, four games back of the division leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tonight they hand the ball to Gray, who is fully capable of pitching deep into this game while keeping the Braves bats at bay.
The right-hander, who is just 2-3 on the year, has surrendered just 23 hits over 32 1/3 innings of work, while he's boasting 30-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a stingy 2.78 ERA.
On the flipside, for a Braves team that has dropped two in a row and 7 of 10, they're leaning on a guy who will be making his season debut. Foltynewicz missed most of Spring Training because of a right elbow bone spur that began bothering him in his Feb. 24 spring debut.
And the problem I'm having with the All-Star is in four rehab starts with Triple-A Gwinnett leading up to this weekend, his numbers were far from impressive. Foltynewicz allowed 12 earned runs over 17 2/3 innings, and said his arm felt good. I'm not sure how to take that, but if his arm is fine, why wasn't he dominating Triple-A hitters?
Now he's got to try to quiet the Rockies, a team he's struggled with in the past. Foltynewicz is 0-4 with a 4.11 ERA lifetime against Colorado, having allowed 20 runs and 34 hits over 35 innings against the Rockies.
Take the road team here and list both.
4* ROCKIES
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Bob Valentino
Your comp play winner this Saturday night comes from Chavez Ravine as you can sit back and watch Joe Musgrove and Clayton Kershaw lock horns in a pitcher's duel that will see the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers hold Under the total.
Musgrove has developed into the "ace" of Clint Hurdle's staff, as his 28-plus innings pitched this season have seen a grand total of 7 runs - only 5 of them earned - for an ERA of 1.59. Musgrove has recorded 26 punch-outs, and allowed only 18 hits.
His counterpart Clayton Kershaw is making his his third start this season after opening on the disabled list, and the southpaw has recorded 13 innings with 13 strikeouts, and just 4 runs surrendered.
Strong chance both pitchers are on top of their games, and the runs stay limited here on Saturday night.
These teams opened their series last night with a game that just landed Over the total, but the fact remains that Pittsburgh has still held Under the total in 6 of their last 9 games, while Los Angeles is now on a 9-4 Under run their last 13 games contested.
Based on both the pitching trends, and the team trends, no sense in "rocking the boat" and looking for the offenses to do much more than push across single runs at the most in the majority of the 9 frames they play tonight.
I will play the Under tonight in the Pirates-Dodgers.
3* PITTSBURGH-L.A. DODGERS UNDER
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: MLB Seattle w/Leake -125 Over Texas
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Free play from Jim Feist
4/27 06:10 PM PT / 9:10 PM ET
MLB (927) TEXAS RANGERS VS (928) SEATTLE MARINERS
Take: (928) SEATTLE MARINERS
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR SATURDAY: HOUSTON (Peacock) -140 over Cleveland
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Totals4U
Saturday's Free Selection: Pittsburgh Pirates/Los Angeles Dodgers under 7
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Atlantic Sports
Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: St Louis Blues - 140
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#1 Sports
Saturday's Free Selection: New York Mets - 135
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: the Cleveland Indians w/Bieber +135 over Houston
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Saturday, April 27, 2019
4/27 12:07 PM MLB (917) OAKLAND ATHLETICS (B ANDERSON - L) VS (918) TORONTO BLUE JAYS (A SANCHEZ - R)
Take : Blue Jays
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Free Early Saturday Selection Is
Saint Louis w/Hudson -131
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Saturday : Take TORONTO/PHILADELPHIA OVER the total of 223
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Golden Dragon
FREE WINNER for Saturday
Seattle Leake -111
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Hawkeye Sports
Saturday's Free Pick: Boston Bruins - 145
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: NY Yankees Happ -112
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Arthur Ralph
FREE play SAT: Ariz w/ Godley+110
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The Last Call
Saturday's Free Play: LA Dodgers - 200
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Teyas Sports
FREE PICK 4/27 MLB PHILADELPHIA -166
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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Saturday: CHICAGO WHITE SOX (Lopez) -135 over Detroit
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Saturday: Philadelphia Phillies - 180
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Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR SATURDAY - SAN ANTONIO/DENVER OVER 209
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John Anthony Sports
Saturday's Free Selection: Chicago White Sox - 135
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Donny action
mlb baltimore orioles +250
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Ace / V.I.P.
NBA PHILADELPHIA 76ERS +6.5
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