[h=3]Scott Rickenbach[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:30 PM in 22h
CFL | Ottawa vs Hamilton
Play on: Hamilton +3½ -105 at BMaker
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick Friday CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+) vs Ottawa Redblacks @ 7:30 ET - The Tiger-Cats are still winless on the season but hosting a 1-6-1 Redblacks team provides them with some hope here. The fact is that the points could prove to be valuable here as two struggling teams square off but the home dog is there for the taking. It's one thing to get embarrassed on the road (which has happened to Hamilton a couple times this season) but to get trounced at home like they were last week is something unexpected and unacceptable. Look for the Ti-Cats to respond in a big way against a division rival here. Ottawa is only 1-3 ATS as a favorite this season and, long-term, the Redblacks are on an 8-13 ATS run when they are a fave in a range of 3.5 to 9.5 points. The Tiger-Cats, as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, are a perfect 2-0 ATS this season and 7-3 ATS the last 3 seasons combined. Grab the ugly home dog in this one as Ottawa is so disappointed to be 1-6-1 after winning the Grey Cup last season while the Tiger-Cats won't stop fighting for their first win of the season and certainly getting it against the Grey Cup Champs (no matter their record) would be a feather in their cap. Free Pick HAMILTON plus the points early Friday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
Aug 18 '17, 7:30 PM in 22h
CFL | Ottawa vs Hamilton
Play on: Hamilton +3½ -105 at BMaker
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick Friday CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+) vs Ottawa Redblacks @ 7:30 ET - The Tiger-Cats are still winless on the season but hosting a 1-6-1 Redblacks team provides them with some hope here. The fact is that the points could prove to be valuable here as two struggling teams square off but the home dog is there for the taking. It's one thing to get embarrassed on the road (which has happened to Hamilton a couple times this season) but to get trounced at home like they were last week is something unexpected and unacceptable. Look for the Ti-Cats to respond in a big way against a division rival here. Ottawa is only 1-3 ATS as a favorite this season and, long-term, the Redblacks are on an 8-13 ATS run when they are a fave in a range of 3.5 to 9.5 points. The Tiger-Cats, as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, are a perfect 2-0 ATS this season and 7-3 ATS the last 3 seasons combined. Grab the ugly home dog in this one as Ottawa is so disappointed to be 1-6-1 after winning the Grey Cup last season while the Tiger-Cats won't stop fighting for their first win of the season and certainly getting it against the Grey Cup Champs (no matter their record) would be a feather in their cap. Free Pick HAMILTON plus the points early Friday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
[h=3]Marc Lawrence[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 22h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -132 at betonline
Game Analysis
Play - Boston Red Sox w/Pomeranz (Game 918).
Edges - Red Sox: Pomeranz 5-2 with 2.91 ERA last seven overall team starts; and 9-2 team starts vs AL Central foes, and 12-4 team starts at night this season… Yankees: Montgomery 2-6 with 4.78 ERA last 8 overall team starts; and 3-5 team starts vs AL East foes this season… With Pomeranz in strong KW form with 17 Ks and 4 BBs his last three starts, we recommend a 1* play on Boston. Thank you and good luck as always.
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 22h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -132 at betonline
Game Analysis
Play - Boston Red Sox w/Pomeranz (Game 918).
Edges - Red Sox: Pomeranz 5-2 with 2.91 ERA last seven overall team starts; and 9-2 team starts vs AL Central foes, and 12-4 team starts at night this season… Yankees: Montgomery 2-6 with 4.78 ERA last 8 overall team starts; and 3-5 team starts vs AL East foes this season… With Pomeranz in strong KW form with 17 Ks and 4 BBs his last three starts, we recommend a 1* play on Boston. Thank you and good luck as always.
German Bundesliga TODAY 19:30
| B Munich | v | B Leverkusen |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| BT2 | 2/9 | 11/2 | 12 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: After a poor pre-season which saw a handful of key departures and an uninspiring extra-time success over Karlsruhe in the German Cup, it's hard to have confidence in Bayer Leverkusen at the champions. Javier Hernandez's boots are big ones to fill and with Bayern Munich already buzzing after beating Dortmund to win the Super Cup, a routine home win looks likely.
RECOMMENDATION: Bayern Munich to win 2-0
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French Ligue 1 TODAY 19:45
| Metz | v | Monaco |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| BT3 | 17/2 | 4 | 1/3 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: With Monaco on a 14-game winning streak in Ligue 1, it's hard to give Metz much of a chance. Last season they were stuffed 5-0 and 7-0 by the champions, and it's perhaps no surprise they were the leakiest defence in the top-flight with 72 conceded. Monaco have been weakened by summer sales, but still expect the visitors to take advantage in a game full of goals.
RECOMMENDATION: Monaco to win 3-1
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Premier League Sa 19Aug 12:30
| Swansea | v | Man Utd |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| SKY | 10 | 4 | 4/11 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester United kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over West Ham but Swansea will also be content after holding Southampton to a 0-0 draw at St Mary’s. The Swans pose more of a threat at home, where they ended last season in great form, and an entertaining game looks likely.
RECOMMENDATION: Man Utd to win 3-1
REFEREE: Jonathan Moss STADIUM:
Premier League Sa 19Aug 15:00
| Leicester | v | Brighton |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| 3/4 | 11/4 | 17/4 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Leicester were downed in a 4-3 thriller at Arsenal on the opening day but if showing the same sort of endeavour could open their account at the second time of asking against Brighton. The Seagulls frustrated Man City for over an hour of their Premier League bow but looked short of quality in attack.
RECOMMENDATION: Leicester
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REFEREE: Lee Probert STADIUM:
Premier League Sa 19Aug 15:00
| Bournemouth | v | Watford |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| Evs | 13/5 | 3 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Bournemouth were pretty tepid in their 1-0 defeat at West Brom last weekend and are yet to beat Watford in four previous Premier League meetings. Watford will be buoyed by their opening 3-3 draw against Liverpool – a result which suggests new manager Marco Silva is already having an impact.
RECOMMENDATION: Watford
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REFEREE: Roger East STADIUM:
Premier League Sa 19Aug 15:00
| Southampton | v | West Ham |
| HOME | DRAW | AWAY | ||||
| 3/4 | 14/5 | 17/4 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Southampton scored at a rate of under a goal-per-game at home in the Premier League last season and fired yet another blank in last weekend’s opening fixture against Swansea. West Ham usually fare well against the Saints. They have lost just two of their last six league visits, drawing three times.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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REFEREE: Lee Mason STADIUM:
[h=3]Dennis Macklin[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 8:10 PM in 9h
MLB | ARI vs MIN
Play on: UNDER 9 -105
Game Analysis
DMack's Bonus Play for Friday, August 18, 2017, is on the DBacks/Twins Under (Godley/Santana Listed)
Tonight we have a value total with two starters in razor sharp form. Zack Godley has been sharp all year (5-5, 2.95, 17 starts, 3-3, 2.72, 9 road starts) and has been slightly better in his last three with a 2.37 ERA and three straight Unders. The Under is 10-5 in his starts this year, 7-2 on the road. Ervin Santana is one of those old war horses that you can count on to give a solid effort every outing. In his L3 starts, .270 while giving up just 17 hits in 21 innings with a 4/21 BB/K ratio. The Under is 14-8 in his 24 starts. Solid outings by the starters and minimal involvement by the pens equate to a solid play on the UNDER.
Aug 18 '17, 8:10 PM in 9h
MLB | ARI vs MIN
Play on: UNDER 9 -105
Game Analysis
DMack's Bonus Play for Friday, August 18, 2017, is on the DBacks/Twins Under (Godley/Santana Listed)
Tonight we have a value total with two starters in razor sharp form. Zack Godley has been sharp all year (5-5, 2.95, 17 starts, 3-3, 2.72, 9 road starts) and has been slightly better in his last three with a 2.37 ERA and three straight Unders. The Under is 10-5 in his starts this year, 7-2 on the road. Ervin Santana is one of those old war horses that you can count on to give a solid effort every outing. In his L3 starts, .270 while giving up just 17 hits in 21 innings with a 4/21 BB/K ratio. The Under is 14-8 in his 24 starts. Solid outings by the starters and minimal involvement by the pens equate to a solid play on the UNDER.
[h=3]Jesse Schule[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -130 at betonline
Game Analysis
Yankees vs Red Sox Free Pick August 18, 2017
The Red Sox have won 11 of their last 13 overall, and they are four games clear of the Yankees at the top of the AL East standings. I like Boston in Game 1 at Fenway Friday.
Drew Pomeranz will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's had an outstanding season. He's 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in a dozen starts in Boston, and he's 3-0 with a 2.69 ERA in his last six starts overall. He's 2-0 with a 4.08 ERA in three starts against the Yankees this season.
New York will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery, who has struggled in the second half of the season. He's 1-2 with a 4.85 ERA in his last six starts. In one start at Fenway this season, he allowed three runs on six hits and three walks in four innings in a no decision.
Aaron Judge is really struggling at the plate, batting just .185 since the All Star break. He's hit .174 with 20 strikeouts against the Red Sox this season.
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 8h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -130 at betonline
Game Analysis
Yankees vs Red Sox Free Pick August 18, 2017
The Red Sox have won 11 of their last 13 overall, and they are four games clear of the Yankees at the top of the AL East standings. I like Boston in Game 1 at Fenway Friday.
Drew Pomeranz will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's had an outstanding season. He's 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in a dozen starts in Boston, and he's 3-0 with a 2.69 ERA in his last six starts overall. He's 2-0 with a 4.08 ERA in three starts against the Yankees this season.
New York will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery, who has struggled in the second half of the season. He's 1-2 with a 4.85 ERA in his last six starts. In one start at Fenway this season, he allowed three runs on six hits and three walks in four innings in a no decision.
Aaron Judge is really struggling at the plate, batting just .185 since the All Star break. He's hit .174 with 20 strikeouts against the Red Sox this season.
[h=3]Brandon Lee[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Angels vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles -131 at betonline
Game Analysis
10* FREE MLB PICK (ORIOLES -131)
Baltimore is worth a look here as a short home favorite with what I feel is a strong edge on the mound. The fact that LA has won 7 of their last 8 games is keeping this line lower than it should be. Angels are sending out Andrew Heaney, who is making his first start since April of last year. There's going to be some rust here and the Orioles lineup is not one you want to make mistakes to, especially at home, where they have hit 87 homers in 58 games. Baltimore will send out Jeremy Hellickson, who had a rough go of things in his last start at Oakland, but was sharp in his previous two starts, including a home outing against the Royals where he pitched 7 shutout innings. I expect him to rebound here. LA has just 13 hits in their last 3 games (Baltimore has 34 in their last 3). Give me the Orioles -131!
Aug 18 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Angels vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles -131 at betonline
Game Analysis
10* FREE MLB PICK (ORIOLES -131)
Baltimore is worth a look here as a short home favorite with what I feel is a strong edge on the mound. The fact that LA has won 7 of their last 8 games is keeping this line lower than it should be. Angels are sending out Andrew Heaney, who is making his first start since April of last year. There's going to be some rust here and the Orioles lineup is not one you want to make mistakes to, especially at home, where they have hit 87 homers in 58 games. Baltimore will send out Jeremy Hellickson, who had a rough go of things in his last start at Oakland, but was sharp in his previous two starts, including a home outing against the Royals where he pitched 7 shutout innings. I expect him to rebound here. LA has just 13 hits in their last 3 games (Baltimore has 34 in their last 3). Give me the Orioles -131!
[h=3]Dave Price[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Marlins vs Mets
Play on: Marlins -103 at betonline
The Key: The New York Mets were just swept by their crosstown rivals in the New York Yankees in four games last series. They certainly won't be nearly as motivated to face the Marlins as they were the Yankees. This is a Mets team that is just playing out the string and ready to be done with the season. The Marlins continue to surge toward .500. They have gone 5-1 in their last 6 games overall to get to 58-61 on the year. They have scored at least 4 runs in 6 consecutive games. They should stay hot at the plate against New York's Chris Flexen, who is 2-1 with a 7.02 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 4 starts this year. He has already allowed 13 earned runs, 13 hits and 12 walks in 16 2/3 innings pitched this year. Miami is 8-2 in Justin Nicolino's last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. New York is 1-7 in its last 8 home games. Take Miami.
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Marlins vs Mets
Play on: Marlins -103 at betonline
The Key: The New York Mets were just swept by their crosstown rivals in the New York Yankees in four games last series. They certainly won't be nearly as motivated to face the Marlins as they were the Yankees. This is a Mets team that is just playing out the string and ready to be done with the season. The Marlins continue to surge toward .500. They have gone 5-1 in their last 6 games overall to get to 58-61 on the year. They have scored at least 4 runs in 6 consecutive games. They should stay hot at the plate against New York's Chris Flexen, who is 2-1 with a 7.02 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 4 starts this year. He has already allowed 13 earned runs, 13 hits and 12 walks in 16 2/3 innings pitched this year. Miami is 8-2 in Justin Nicolino's last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. New York is 1-7 in its last 8 home games. Take Miami.
[h=3]Dustin Hawkins[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -130 at betonline
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -130 at betonline
[h=3]Larry Wallace[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Padres
Play on: Nationals -1½ -125 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
I like the Nationals in this match-up against the Padres. Scherzer is 12-5 with a 2.25 ERA this year. Also, while pitching on the road Scherzer is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA. The Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a losing record. Perdomo this year holds a 5.03 ERA. Also, in his last 3 starts has a 6.00 ERA.
Aug 18 '17, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Padres
Play on: Nationals -1½ -125 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
I like the Nationals in this match-up against the Padres. Scherzer is 12-5 with a 2.25 ERA this year. Also, while pitching on the road Scherzer is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA. The Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a team with a losing record. Perdomo this year holds a 5.03 ERA. Also, in his last 3 starts has a 6.00 ERA.
[h=3]Jack Jones[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -122 at BMaker
The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have gone 12-2 in their last 14 games overall to take control of the AL East. They look to further distance themselves from the New York Yankees with another win in Game 1 of this series Friday night.
The Red Sox had yesterday off, while the Yankees played the Mets, so that's a nice little advantage for them. And the Red Sox clearly have the better starter in Drew Pomeranz, who is 12-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 23 starts this season, 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in 12 home starts, and 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA in his last three starts.
Pomeranz is also 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Yankees. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranz's last four starts vs. New York. He's better than Jordan Montgomery, who is 7-6 with a 3.94 ERA in 22 starts, and 3-4 with a 4.13 ERA in 11 road starts.
Pomeranz is 11-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last two seasons. The Yankees are 1-11 in road games after a game where the bullpen was hit hard for four or more earned runs over the last two seasons. The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last nine home games. Boston is 6-0 in Pomeranz's last six starts vs. AL East opponents. Bet the Red Sox Friday.
Aug 18 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Yankees vs Red Sox
Play on: Red Sox -122 at BMaker
The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have gone 12-2 in their last 14 games overall to take control of the AL East. They look to further distance themselves from the New York Yankees with another win in Game 1 of this series Friday night.
The Red Sox had yesterday off, while the Yankees played the Mets, so that's a nice little advantage for them. And the Red Sox clearly have the better starter in Drew Pomeranz, who is 12-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 23 starts this season, 7-2 with a 3.43 ERA in 12 home starts, and 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA in his last three starts.
Pomeranz is also 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Yankees. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranz's last four starts vs. New York. He's better than Jordan Montgomery, who is 7-6 with a 3.94 ERA in 22 starts, and 3-4 with a 4.13 ERA in 11 road starts.
Pomeranz is 11-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last two seasons. The Yankees are 1-11 in road games after a game where the bullpen was hit hard for four or more earned runs over the last two seasons. The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last nine home games. Boston is 6-0 in Pomeranz's last six starts vs. AL East opponents. Bet the Red Sox Friday.
[h=3]Jimmy Boyd[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Cardinals vs Pirates
Play on: Cardinals -120 at 5Dimes
I was on the wrong end of the Pirates meltdown yesterday, as Pittsburgh blew an early 5-1 lead in a 7-11 loss at home to St Louis. The Cardinals' offense bailed out starter Adam Wainwright, who lasted just 3 innings. St Louis totaled 15 hits for the game, giving them 10 or more hits in each of their last 5 games and 9 of their last 11 overall. I look for the offense to stay hot against Pittsburgh's Trevor Williams, who has a 4.14 ERA and 1.240 WHIP in 18 starts. Williams' only career start against the Cardinals came on July 16th. He allowed just 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings, but was fortunate it wasn't a lot worse. Williams gave up 10 hits and 2 walks, which is just over 2 runners on base/inning.
On top of that, St Louis is sending out their ace in Carlos Martinez, who is one of the best the NL has to offer. Martinez has a strong 3.56 ERA and sensational 1.199 WHIP in 24 starts. Most importantly, he's had little problem keeping the Pirates' bats in check of late. In his last 5 starts against Pittsburgh, he's allowed just 7 runs. In his last 3 starts at PNC, he's only given up 3 runs in 22 2/3 innings of work. Take St Louis!
Aug 18 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Cardinals vs Pirates
Play on: Cardinals -120 at 5Dimes
I was on the wrong end of the Pirates meltdown yesterday, as Pittsburgh blew an early 5-1 lead in a 7-11 loss at home to St Louis. The Cardinals' offense bailed out starter Adam Wainwright, who lasted just 3 innings. St Louis totaled 15 hits for the game, giving them 10 or more hits in each of their last 5 games and 9 of their last 11 overall. I look for the offense to stay hot against Pittsburgh's Trevor Williams, who has a 4.14 ERA and 1.240 WHIP in 18 starts. Williams' only career start against the Cardinals came on July 16th. He allowed just 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings, but was fortunate it wasn't a lot worse. Williams gave up 10 hits and 2 walks, which is just over 2 runners on base/inning.
On top of that, St Louis is sending out their ace in Carlos Martinez, who is one of the best the NL has to offer. Martinez has a strong 3.56 ERA and sensational 1.199 WHIP in 24 starts. Most importantly, he's had little problem keeping the Pirates' bats in check of late. In his last 5 starts against Pittsburgh, he's allowed just 7 runs. In his last 3 starts at PNC, he's only given up 3 runs in 22 2/3 innings of work. Take St Louis!
[h=3]Mike Williams[/h]Game Details
Aug 18 '17, 8:05 PM in 7h
MLB | White Sox vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -1½ -115 at GTBets
Aug 18 '17, 8:05 PM in 7h
MLB | White Sox vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -1½ -115 at GTBets
