Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, April 2, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Jimmy Boyd
Apr 02 '18, 1:05 PM in 5h
MLB | MIN vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 8½ -125
Free Pick on Twins/Pirates UNDER
Mark Wilson
Apr 02 '18, 1:10 PM in 5h
MLB | KC vs DET
Play on: UNDER 9 -101
Free Play on Royals vs Tigers under 9 -101
Larry Ness
Apr 02 '18, 9:40 PM in 14h
MLB | Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Dodgers -108 at 5Dimes
This is a 1* Free Play on the LA Dodgers (9:40 EST).
This is the opener of a three-game set and for a number of different reasons, I think this one favors the visiting side.
The Dodgers lost Adrian Gonzalez and Curtis Granderson, but still have Yasiel Puig, Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Joc Pederson. They also picked up Matt Kemp in the offseason.
LA’s bullpen is the difference maker here though as it’s posted a tiny 1.12 ERA through three games heading into Sunday.
The Dodgers turn to Hyun-Jin Ryu, who was 5-9 with a 3.77 ERA and 1.37 WHIP last year. In five starts at Chase Field he’s 2-2 with a 4.80 ERA.
Taijuan Walker gets the call for the home side and he was 9-9 with a 3.49 ERA and had a 1.39 WHIP in 28 starts last season. Note that he’s 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA in 43 games at home.
LA though has excelled in this spot for bettors for a while now though, going 45-28 over the last two seasons as a road fav in the -125 to -175 range and 150-98 against right-handed starters in the same span.
Conversely, this is a position in which the D-Backs have struggled in, going just 77-87 after a loss and only 15-20 in its last 35 when playing with a day off.
I think the Dodgers and Ryu are the correct call here and the numbers support that. Consider a second look at the visitors in this one.
Good luck…Larry
Marc Lawrence
Apr 02 '18, 7:10 PM in 11h
MLB | Phillies vs Mets
Play on: Phillies +118 at betonline
Play - Philadelphia Phillies w/Lively (Game 905).
Edges - Phillies: Lively 0.84 WHIP and 2.84 ERA this spring with 13 Ks and 2 BBs… Mets: Harvey 0-3 L3 tram starts during April. With Lively 2-0 in his last two tam starts in this series, we recommend a 1* play on Philadelphia. Thank you and good luck as always.
Red Dog Sports
Apr 02 '18, 7:35 PM in 12h
NHL | Jets vs Senators
Play on: Senators +156 at betonline
Ottawa +156
Free NHL play is on the Ottawa Senators as home underdogs on Monday night.
Winnipeg 2
Ottawa 3
Sal Michaels
Apr 02 '18, 7:05 PM in 11h
MLB | White Sox vs Blue Jays
Play on: Blue Jays -145 at BetPhoenix
Free Play on Blue Jays -145
Dustin Hawkins
Apr 02 '18, 1:10 PM in 5h
MLB | KC vs DET
Play on: UNDER 9 -115
Free Play on Royals vs Tigers under 9 -115
Scott Spreitzer
Apr 02 '18, 4:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Cubs vs Reds
Play on: Cubs -134 at pinnacle
I'm recommending a play on the Cubs with Chatwood over Mahle. Tyler Chatwood must be ecstatic to not have Coors Field as his home park as he always has been a much better pitcher on the road, including last year when had a 6.01 ERA at home and 3.49 away from Coors. Chatwood had a good spring with 23 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. Tyler Mahle will be facing Chicago for the first time and in one appearance at home in 2017 the right-hander gave up three runs on four hits in five innings. Cincinnati has lost eight home games in a row dating to last season and 12 of its last 14 overall. The Reds also have lost eight of their last nine games versus right-handed starters as they struggle to rebuild. The Cubs have won 46 of their last 65 games against right-handed starters and an astonishing 26 of 31 road games versus righty starters. I'm recommending a play on the Cubs on Monday afternoon. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Art Aronson
Apr 02 '18, 8:05 PM in 12h
NHL | Capitals vs Blues
Play on: Blues -140 at pinnacle
This is a 1* Free Play on the St. Louis Blues.
Washington was in a dog fight at Pittsburgh last night and we think it’ll predictably come in dog-tired here in the second game of the back-to-back. Before last night’s result the Capitals were just 19-20 on the road, averaging 2.90 goals and allowing 3.38. The Blues were embarrassed 6-0 at Arizona most recently, but we think they’ll bounce back here as they look to run down a playoff spot. Note that the Blues are 24-15 at home, averaging 2.77 GPG and allowing 2.46. If you don’t mind laying a mid-sized price, we think this sets up great for St. Louis.
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, April 2, 2018
4/02 07:05 PM PT / 10:05 PM ET
MLB (921) TEXAS RANGERS VS (922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Take: (922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Pick Oakland w/Triggs -140 Over Texas
Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take BALTIMORE/HOUSTON UNDER the total of 9 runs
Totals4U
Monday's Free Selection: Colorado Rockies/San Diego Padres over 8 1/2
Jeff Allen Sports
Monday's Free Selection is on the Minnesota Wild