Friday 08/24/2018 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Requests Etc.

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Chris Jordan


I suppose if you're going to host the league-leading Boston Red Sox, it's good to have some momentum flowing. The Tampa Bay Rays have won five straight and seven of 10, a string of 10 games that has seen them outscore foes by seven runs and utilize a .264 batting average to regain a winning edge.


I'm taking the home underdogs tonight, and won't bother listing pitchers, as it's all about the momentum and motivation.


The Rays have a long way to go, but they're only nine games back in the wild-card race. They're 38-24 at Tropicana Field, where they have the ninth-best home batting average (.259).


Leading the offensive charge tonight will be C.J. Cron, who is batting .252 for the Rays this season, while his .477 slugging percentage is 24th in the American League. Meanwhile, Joey Wendle has nine hits and seven RBIs over his past 10 games for Tampa Bay.


Let's take a shot with the Rays in this one.


5* RAYS

 

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Ray Chadwick


Looking at Cleveland and Kansas City to be involved in a low-scoring game this Friday night with Mike Clevinger and Brad Keller on the slab.


Clevinger is fresh off 6 scoreless frames fired at Baltimore. He recorded 7 strikeouts in that game, as the game landed under the total. It marked the 4th time in Clevinger's last 6 starts that the under scored. 8 of his 12 road starts this year have held Under, as his road ERA is 2.75.


Against KC, Clevinger stands 4-0 with a 2.17 ERA, so chances the Royals mount an offensive attack do not appear good.


Brad Keller has been a bright spot for the disappointing Royals. The rookie has recorded back-to-back victories, with just 2 runs surrendered in 12 innings pitched. He has faced the Indians twice this year - both in relief - and has held them scoreless for 4-plus innings.


Runs limited tonight.


Indians-Royals Under.


3* CLEVELAND-KANSAS CITY UNDER

 

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Jack Brayman


My Bonus Play for Friday night has to be on the Toronto Blue Jays, a home underdog versus the Philadelphia Phillies. I'm not listing pitchers, either, as it won't be necessary.


After a dominant performance by Thomas Pannone, Ryan Tepera and Joe Biagini on Wednesday, when they combined on a two-hitter in a 6-0 win over Baltimore, the Jays had last night off.


Now they host a Philadelphia team that is struggling terribly right now, having lost nine of 14. Over their last 10 games, the Phillies' staff has a sky-high ERA of 5.38 and the team has been outscored by 26 runs.


This is a good spot for the Jays to keep their three-game win streak going, and potentially extend it to six with a series sweep. Take the home pup.


4* BLUE JAYS

 

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Cole Faxon
Aug 24 '18, 2:20 PM in 2h
MLB | CIN vs CHC
Play on: UNDER 12½ +105

 

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Mike Williams
Aug 24 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | NYY vs BAL
Play on: UNDER 9 -110

 

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Jimmy Boyd
Aug 24 '18, 10:15 PM in 10h
MLB | TEX vs SFO
Play on: OVER 8 -101


1* Free Pick on Rangers/Giants OVER 8


These two teams should have no problem eclipsing the total set here by the books. San Francisco's offense will be up against Drew Hutchison, who has a 7.43 ERA and 1.800 WHIP over his last 3 starts. All 3 of those games saw a combined score of at least 8 runs and two of them reached double-digits.


The OVER is 24-11 in the Giants last 35 home games as favorite of -150 to -120 and 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games vs a team with a losing record. OVER is also 13-6-3 in their last 22 interleague road games vs a team with a losing record and 8-2 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Take the OVER!

 

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Info Plays
Aug 24 '18, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | WAS vs NYM
Play on: OVER 9 -105

 

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Bobby Conn
Aug 24 '18, 9:40 PM in 9h
MLB | Mariners vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -153

 

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Kenny Walker
Aug 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 8h
MLB | Indians vs Royals
Play on: Royals +191

 

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Ross Benjamin
Aug 24 '18, 7:30 PM in 7h
NFLX | Patriots vs Panthers
Play on: UNDER 46 -105


New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers 7:30 PM ET


Game# 257-258


Play On: Under 46.0


Both teams will enter this game with identical 2-0 preseason records. During recent years, teams with winning records that square of in preseason game have gone under the total at enormously high rate. As a matter of fact, since the 2015 NFL preseason, any team with a winning record facing another winning team, and there’s a total of 35.5 or greater, resulted in those games going a remarkable 44-6 (88%) under the total. Bet on this game to go under the total for my Friday 8/24 NFL free pick of the day.

 

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Marc Lawrence
Aug 24 '18, 7:30 PM in 7h
NFLX | Broncos vs Redskins
Play on: Broncos +3 -113 at pinnacle


Play - Denver Broncos (Game 255).


Edges - Broncos: 6-0 SUATS preseason road openers; and 6-1 ATS preseason dogs … Redskins 1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS preseason following SU underdog win. With that we recommend a 1* play on Denver. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

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Sean Murphy
Aug 24 '18, 9:40 PM in 9h
MLB | SEA vs ARI
Play on: UNDER 8½ -110


Friday MLB Bonus Play. My selection is on the 'under' between Seattle and Arizona at 9:40 pm et on Friday.


I'll back the 'under' at Chase Field on Friday night.


Erasmo Ramirez will take the ball for the Mariners. Since re-joining the Mariners rotation he has pitched well, even if he did last just five innings in his first two starts back. In those two outings he gave up just seven hits and one earned run. He may be catching the D'Backs at the right time as they haven't been tearing the cover off of the baseball lately.


Zack Godley will counter for Arizona. He struggled in his most recent start in San Diego but prior to that he had worked at least into the seventh inning in three straight starts, giving up only three earned runs in 21 innings of work. He has been at his best at home this season, posting a 3.33 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.


Both teams have been trending toward the 'over' lately but I believe that only serves to give us additional value with the 'under' in this spot. Take the under (8*).

 

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Ats preseason lock of year tonight, I bought last year anyone want to
split its $100?

 

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VIP Sports Lock Club


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Mikey Money


TORONTO BLUE JAYS +115

 

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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ‑110

 

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑250

 

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