Greg Smith
Celtics at Bulls
Play: Bulls +3
The Bulls got their butts beat at home in their last game, but that was somewhat expected after having such a great two game back in Boston, something had to give to the number one seated Celtics. Now the Bulls are back at home and I believe will be focused in this game to play great basketball and get a win forcing this game to a 3-1 series.
Stephen Nover
Tigers +100
The Twins shouldn't be favored in a pitching matchup of Michael Fulmer versus Kyle Gibson even at home and with the Tigers minus Miguel Cabrera.
I lost hope on Gibson two years ago. His command has gotten worse since then and he's having another bad season this year with a 6.91 ERA. This is after compiling a 5.07 ERA last season.
Fulmer, on the other hand, is following up on his excellent 2016 season. The right-hander has a 3.00 ERA in three starts. The Twins have lost 41 of the past 58 times versus a right- handed starter.
The Tigers are 20-7 in Fulmer's last 27 starts for a winning percentage of 74 percent.
Harry Bondi
NY YANKEES +110 over Pittsburgh
The Yankees are off to a surprising 11-6 start to the season and we have used them quite often for our “Steam Team” baseball clients, including yesterday in a win over Pittsburgh that was part of a 3-1 day for us! We go back to well here today because we have another huge advantage in the bullpen, a key, but often overlooked, factor when handicapping baseball. The Pirates allowed 11 runs yesterday and exhausted a bullpen that has posted a 5.67 ERA at home this year. Meanwhile, the Yankee relievers have been outstanding, posting a 1.52 road ERA. The line is telling us this should be a close game in the late innings, and that”s when we’ll have a huge edge as the bullpen gates open up. Ride the Yankees!