Monday 8/27/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAFB, NFL & MLB games.
Ryan Worden
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | WAS vs PHI
Play on: OVER 9 +110
Remember when the Nationals shut Strasburg down for the season in the middle of a pennant race because they thought his Hall Of Fame potential was more valuable than trying to win that season? They must regret that more and more every time he takes the mound. Between his injuries, sudden lack of velocity and overall results the only reason he's not in the minors is the Nationals don't want to admit he may never be the ace they envisioned.
All is not lost for the Nationals in this game though. Philly starter Zach Eflin has consistently done two things this summer. Walks, followed by bases-clearing home runs. Both bullpens get the call early. Take The OVER
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Bobby Conn
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +131
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Info Plays
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Nationals -112
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Kenny Walker
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Orioles
Play on: Blue Jays -126
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Larry Ness
Aug 27 '18, 8:10 PM in 10h
MLB | OAK vs HOU
Play on: UNDER 8 -101
My free play is on Oak/Hou Under at 8:10 ET. The Houston Astros swept the LA Angels in a three-game series in Anaheim this past weekend and at 80-50, own a 1 1/2-game division lead over the 79-52 Oakland Athletics heading into the opener of their three-game series with this AL West rival. Houston begins a 10-game homestand on a five-game winning streak with hopes of creating some separation in the division. The A's will finish up a seven-game road trip with these three games in Houston, after taking three of four in Minnesota. The A's were just 34-36 in mid-June but they've gone 38-23, since.
Oakland lefty Brett Anderson (3-3, 3.47 ERA )will get the nod in tonight's opener. Anderson takes the mound having allowed a total of just two runs over 26 2/3 innings in four starts. However, the lone win in that span came last Tuesday, when he allowed just one hit and a walk while striking out six in seven scoreless innings of a win against Rangers. Cause for concern resides in the fact that Anderson is 1-2 with a 5.50 ERA in four career starts (three starts) against the Astros, including him allowing nine runs (seven earned), 10 hits and three walks in three innings of a 16-2 home loss on May 7 that qualifies as his worst start of 2018.
Gerrit Cole (11-5, 2.73 ERA) starts for Houston and his first season with the Astros has been impressive. He not only owns an excellent ERA but also a 1.01 WHIP and a .194 BAA. Cole (226) can take over the AL strikeout lead from teammate Justin Verlander (229) tonight, as he needs only four against the A's. Cole is 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA in five career starts against Oakland, including 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA in four starts this season (Astros are 3-1).
This is an important series and I expect a low-scoring contest. Anderson comes in off consecutive scoreless starts plus owns an 0.68 ERA in August. The Astros are an impressive 18-8 in Cole's 26 starts in 2018 and after throwing at least 100 pitches in eight consecutive starts through his final appearance of July, he has yet to reach the 100-pitch plateau this month, averaging 94.2 in his four starts. He takes the mound tonight with an extra day of rest. Play the Under.
Vic Duke
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Nationals -110 at betonline
Nationals/Phillies 7:05: Nationals' bats broke out yesterday and will need to pick it up for struggling Strasburg who is dealing with a pinched nerve as a result of lingering shoulder issues. Strasburg hasn't been the same since he hurt his shoulder back in June; nevertheless, he's a competitor and his mates desperately need him to get some quality innings tonight. Nationals are a strong 17-5 in Strasburg starts, including 9-2 on the road. Strasburg does good work on Mondays (7-1) and pitched well in Philly (5-1 w/ 2.35 ERA). He is catching a Phillies team on a 2-6 slide. Philadelphia is not a good Monday team at 1-5 and struggled in their last six series in Game 1 at 0-6. And Efflin has not been on his game lately including lit up at Washington August 22nd. We'll tread lightly on the Nationals tonight.
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Steve Janus
Aug 27 '18, 8:05 PM in 10h
MLB | Mets vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -144
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Mike Lundin
Aug 27 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies +113 at 5Dimes
#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Philadelphia Phillies have not won a series since sweeping the Miami Marlins in early August, but they're coming off an 8-3 triumph over Toronto Sunday afternoon and I think they'll carry the momentum over to this matchup with the Washington Nationals.
Note that the Nats are just 32-35 on the road while the Phillies are 41-22 at home on the season and 15-5 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Washington right-hander Stephen Strasburg (6-7, 4.23 ERA) was knocked around for five runs on seven hits in four innings against Philadelphia last week. It was his first start of the month after coming off the DL due to a neck issue and Strasburg has posted an 8.83 ERA in his last four starts.
Philly right-hander Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.93 ERA) allowed five runs (four earned) and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings at Washington last week but he's 6-1 behind a 3.51 ERA in eight starts home at Citizens Bank Park on the season. Phillies are 5-1 in Eflin's last 6 home starts.
Philly have won five of the last six when hosting the Nats.
Free pick on Philadelphia Phillies.
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Chicago Wsox/NY Yankees Under 8 Runs
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take OAKLAND/HOUSTON UNDER the total of 8 runs
Totals4U
Monday's Free Selection: Arizona/San Francisco under 8 1/2
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#1 Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Oakland Athletics + 165
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Chicago Wsox/NY Yankees Game UNDER 8 Runs
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Golden Dragon Sports
FREE WINNER for MONDAY: Oakland/Houston under 8
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Huddle Up Sports
Monday Free Play: White Sox/NY Yankees over 8
Jeff Allen Sports
Monday's Free Selection is on the Colorado Rockies
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Hawkeye Sports
Monday's Free Pick: NY Yankees - 220
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Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play MON Rockies w/ Gray
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: Take WASHINGTON/PHILADELPHIA UNDER the total of 9 runs
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Monday: Oakland Athletics + 160
John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: NY Yankees - 220
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday: Take the CHICAGO WHITE SOX/NY YANKEES OVER the total of 8 runs
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Monday, August 27, 2018
08/27 04:05 PM MLB (901) WASHINGTON NATIONALS (S STRASBURG - R) VS (902) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (Z EFLIN - R)
Take : Nationals
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Roz Wins
Roz's Monday, August 27, 2018, Free Pick
8/27 04:05 PM MLB (909) TORONTO BLUE JAYS (S GAVIGLIO - R) VS (910) BALTIMORE ORIOLES (D HESS - R)
Take : Blue Jays
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Cole Faxon
Aug 27 '18, 8:05 PM in 9h
MLB | NYM vs CHC
Play on: OVER 10 +105
Mike Williams
Aug 27 '18, 10:05 PM in 11h
MLB | Rockies vs Angels
Play on: Angels +137
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Jimmy Boyd
Aug 27 '18, 8:10 PM in 9h
MLB | A's vs Astros
Play on: Astros -169
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Vegas Investment Picks
MLB
LOS ANGELES ANGELS +110
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MVP Lock Club
TORONTO BLUE JAYS ‑125
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Picks 2 Play
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +105
Pinnacle Sports Picks
COLORADO ROCKIES ‑140
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Power Play Wins
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +105
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Team Underground
TORONTO BLUE JAYS ‑125
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Tommy King Wins
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS ‑165
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Top Dog
OAKLAND ATHLETICS +170
Top Shelf Sports Pick
NEW YORK YANKEES ‑220
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Total Winner Sports
NEW YORK YANKEES ‑1.5 ‑120
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VIP Sports Lock Club
NEW YORK YANKEES ‑1.5 ‑120
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Wise Guy Insider
NEW YORK YANKEES ‑215
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Chris Jordan
The Oakland Athletics stymied the Houston Astros earlier this month, and climbed into the American League West lead with the defending World Series champs. Briefly.
The Astros currently have a 1 1/2-game lead on Houston, and the two come in riding identical 7-3 win streaks. But now Houston has breathed new life into its game and rides a five-game win streak after sweeping the Angels in Anaheim.
Though pitchers are automatically listed when making Run Line wagers, I am insisting you DO NOT worry about who the scheduled starters are. In the event of a scratch, you MUST re-wager the game with the new pitcher(s) who are scheduled. This play will stand no matter who pitches for either team.
I'll bank on offense in this one, rather than the pitchers, as Alex Bregman is batting .283 for the Astros this season, while his .517 slugging percentage is 14th in the American League. Marwin Gonzalez has four home runs and 11 RBIs while slugging .692 over his past 10 games for Houston.
Houston has done a better job of getting men on base, and comes into this one with a collective on-base percentage of .329, led by Jose Altuve's mark of .395. The Astros' OBP ranks seventh in the league, while their .256 batting average ranks sixth.
Play the Astros big.
3* ASTROS RUN LINE
Tommy Brunson
Monday comp play is the Rockies and the Angels to land Under the total in Anaheim.
Colorado did allow a dozen runs to be scored against them on Sunday, but they have still landed Under the total in 6 of their last 8 contests, and 11 of their last 15 games overall.
As for Los Angeles, they have split their last 10 Over/Under-wise, but they did hold Under the total in both series meetings at Colorado back in the month of May.
Rockies starter Jon Gray has seen each of his last 3 starts land Under the total, while Angels pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne has seen both of his starts in an Angels uniform land Under the total.
Late night Under tonight in Orange County.
Rockies and Angels Under the total.
4* COLORADO-L.A. ANGELS UNDER