Friday 4/9/21 thread for handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NBA, MLB & NHL games
Jeff Hochman
PHILADELPHIA @ ATLANTA | 04/09 | 7:20 PM EDT
ATLANTA -125
ANALYSIS: Zack Wheeler will face the Braves for the second time in less than a week. This time, it will take place at Truist Park. Last Saturday, Wheeler had two hits and two RBIs as he allowed just one hit and struck out 10 across seven innings in the Phillies' 4-0 victory at Citizens Bank Park. Charlie Morton pitched well in that game, giving up two earned runs. It's very difficult for a pitcher to defeat the same team twice in less than a week. I also like fading MLB teams that scored eight or more runs and than have to play on the road.
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Larry Hartstein
CINCINNATI @ ARIZONA | 04/09 | 9:40 PM EDT
CINCINNATI -135
ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks are off to a 2-5 start and now face red-hot Cincy, which has won five straight while scoring 51 runs. Arizona is reeling from the loss of center fielder Ketel Marte; he's on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring. Cincinnati leads the majors in runs, batting average, slugging percentage and OPS. Taylor Widener threw six scoreless innings in his first start, but will have a much tougher time here.
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Matt Blunt - Vegasinsider
Big Plays 12-2 Overall - Cashed Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 Winner on Thursday..
NHL
Los Angeles Kings/San Jose Sharks Over 5.5
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Joe Williams
Vegasinsider NBA
Memphis Grizzlies vs New York Knicks
TV; NBA TV - Time; 7:40pm
Best Bet - Memphis Grizzlies -125 [Moneyline] - BIG PLAY..
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H&H Sports (MLB early release)
MLB
Triple Dime - Braves/Phillies Under 8.5 (-120)
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MLB-Martingale
San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies @ 2.30 / 2 units
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Matt Severance
COLORADO @ SAN FRANCISCO | 04/09 | 4:35 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO -145
ANALYSIS: It's the home opener Friday for the Giants, who had Thursday off and thus will have their full bullpen available. It's the first road game for the Rockies, who had to use three relievers, including closer Daniel Bard, in Thursday's win over Arizona. One of the Colorado's best hitters so far, Chris Owings, was out with a hamstring injury and is iffy for this one. San Francisco is 3-1 vs. lefties and will face Rox southpaw Austin Gomber. He walked seven Dodgers in just three innings in his 2021 debut. The Giants' Johnny Cueto isn't what he used to be but was decent in his opener vs. Seattle. San Francisco is 7-3 in its past 10 as a home favorite.
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Mike Barner
MEMPHIS @ NEW YORK | 04/09 | 7:30 PM EDT
MEMPHIS -1
ANALYSIS: The Knicks have hit a rough patch, losing five of their last six games. Their only win during that stretch came against the lowly Pistons. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have won four straight, the last three of which came on the road. They have been one of the best road teams in the league, posting a 14-9 record away from Memphis. They are also 6-2 ATS as road favorites. Look for them to continue their winning ways in this matchup.
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Ben Burns
MLB 10* TOTAL OF MONTH over-8-nyy
BLOWOUT VIOLATOR! 8* padres-177
NBA 10* TOP GUN! hawks-3
SPECIAL FRIDAY NHL ANNIHILATOR! 8* vegas-226
NHL BLUE CHIP TOTAL! 10* under-6-devils
NHL O/U FEAST! 10* under-6-ducks
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Scott Spreitzer
Parlay: Avalanche and Sharks
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INSIDER SPORTS REPORT
4* Minnesota/Boston UNDER 228.5 (NBA)
3* N.Y. Yankees (Kluber) -130 over Tampa Bay (Hill)
3* San Diego (Musgrove)/Texas (Anihara) UNDER 9
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TOP RANKED SPORTS
5★ N.Y. Yankees (Kluber) -130 over Tampa Bay (Hill)
3★ Atlanta -3 over Chicago (NBA)
3★ Arizona (Widener) +110 over Cincinnati (Mahle)
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Kevin Davis - Vegasinsider MLB
Big Plays 4-1 Overall - cashed yesterday with Twins Team Total Over..
MLB
Rangers +170
Nationals +2.5 runs -120
Rockies +147
All regular plays
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Michael Crosson
Vegasinsider NBA
Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans
TV: NBA League Pass - Time: 8:10pm
Best Bet - Philadelphia 76ers -6
NBA Player Prop Best Bet; Tobias Harris Over 19.5 points [-108]
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Big Al Yankees
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Scott Spreitzer
Phillies F5 +105 (5U)
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Pickswise Sports
MLB Best Bets
Dodgers -1.5 runs (-147)
Reds -142
NBA Best Bet - Chicago Bulls +2
NHL Best Bets
Capitals -1.5 goals (+110)
Capitals/Sabres Over 5.5
Wild -120
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Dave Cokin
3% Phillies 1st 5 Innings (+105)
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