Championship TODAY 19:45
| Sunderland | v | Derby |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Relegated Sunderland begin their Championship campaign by hosting Derby, who have added Tom Huddlestone, Curtis Davies and Andre Wisdom to their ranks. The Black Cats have seen a big turnaround in players and they could take some time to gel in a match where the draw looks the best bet.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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REFEREE: Oliver Langford STADIUM:
French Ligue 1 TODAY 19:45
| Monaco | v | Toulouse |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Monaco have had an unsettling summer with important players leaving the club but they still have a very strong team and can start their title defence with a home win over Toulouse. Defensively, Monaco look weaker but they are fighting hard to keep their better attacking players after scoring 107 league goals last term.
RECOMMENDATION: Monaco to win 2-0
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Championship Sa 5Aug 17:30
| Aston Villa | v | Hull |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Steve Bruce has brought in a wealth of top-flight experience at Villa Park, boasted by Glenn Whelan, Chris Samba, Ahmed Elmohamady and new captain John Terry and they should have too much for relegated Hull. The Tigers are still in transition under the care of new manager Loenid Slutsky.
RECOMMENDATION: Aston Villa
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REFEREE: Andy Madley STADIUM:
French Ligue 1 Sa 5Aug 19:00
| St-Etienne | v | Nice |
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| BT2 | 6/5 | 11/5 | 5/2 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: St-Etienne needed a change of direction and can make a positive start to Oscar Garcia's reign as head coach by beating Nice at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Nice had a very good season in 2016-17 – finishing third – but may struggle in what looks to be a tough opening league match so soon after a draining Champions League qualifier against Ajax.
RECOMMENDATION: St-Etienne
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German Super Cup Sa 5Aug 19:30
| B Dortmund | v | B Munich |
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| BT1 | 11/5 | 13/5 | 11/10 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Bayern Munich ruled the roost in Germany last term but twice tasted defeat against Borussia Dortmund (once in the league and once in the German Cup) and were way off the pace in a 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Tuesday in a pre-season friendly. Dortmund have an exciting squad full of talented youngsters and are great value to spring a surprise in the German Super Cup.
RECOMMENDATION: Borussia Dortmund
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Community Shield Su 6Aug 14:00
| Arsenal | v | Chelsea |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Arsenal and Chelsea meet for the fourth time since February with the Blues holding a 2-1 edge thus far – and Antonio Conte’s men look set to make that read 3-1 at Wembley. Both teams are missing key men through but champions Chelsea look the more settled unit with Arsene Wenger chopping and changing his side in pre-season.
RECOMMENDATION: Chelsea
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REFEREE: Robert Madley STADIUM: Wembley
[h=3]Scott Rickenbach[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 9:30 PM in 11h
CFL | Hamilton vs Edmonton
Play on: UNDER 56 -115
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick for CFL Friday: UNDER the total in Edmonton Eskimos vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ 9:30 PM ET - The Tiger-Cats are scoring an average of only 18 points per game this season. Also, after getting embarrassed last week and giving up 60 points, they'll be ready to respond on defense in a big way here! While the Hamilton offense is also hungry to respond after last week's 60-1 loss, the problem is that they're having all sorts of issues at QB. Couple that with the fact that the Eskimos are allowing just 24.2 points per game this season and you can see why this is likely to be another tough match-up for the Ti-Cats. Edmonton will be happy to just grind out a win here as they can't help but peek ahead to their match-up against the Grey Cup Champion Redblacks that is slated for Thursday at Ottawa. Because Hamilton has trended over this season, this total is shaded higher than it should be. There is great value on the under because the Tiger-Cats defense will respond after getting embarrassed last week and the Eskimos will just grind out the win here as they can't help but be "disinterested" considering they are 5-0 on the season and off of a big divisional win last week and now facing an 0-5 non-divisional foe. The under is a long-term 28-17 in Hamilton's games where they are a double digit underdog. Free Pick on UNDER the total in Edmonton Friday. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
Aug 04 '17, 9:30 PM in 11h
CFL | Hamilton vs Edmonton
Play on: UNDER 56 -115
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick for CFL Friday: UNDER the total in Edmonton Eskimos vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ 9:30 PM ET - The Tiger-Cats are scoring an average of only 18 points per game this season. Also, after getting embarrassed last week and giving up 60 points, they'll be ready to respond on defense in a big way here! While the Hamilton offense is also hungry to respond after last week's 60-1 loss, the problem is that they're having all sorts of issues at QB. Couple that with the fact that the Eskimos are allowing just 24.2 points per game this season and you can see why this is likely to be another tough match-up for the Ti-Cats. Edmonton will be happy to just grind out a win here as they can't help but peek ahead to their match-up against the Grey Cup Champion Redblacks that is slated for Thursday at Ottawa. Because Hamilton has trended over this season, this total is shaded higher than it should be. There is great value on the under because the Tiger-Cats defense will respond after getting embarrassed last week and the Eskimos will just grind out the win here as they can't help but be "disinterested" considering they are 5-0 on the season and off of a big divisional win last week and now facing an 0-5 non-divisional foe. The under is a long-term 28-17 in Hamilton's games where they are a double digit underdog. Free Pick on UNDER the total in Edmonton Friday. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
[h=3]Stephen Nover[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | White Sox vs Red Sox
Play on: White Sox +1½ +100 at GTBets
Game Analysis
It's going to take a lot for me to get involved with the White Sox during the rest of the baseball season. Gone from the White Sox are Jose Quintana, Tood Frazier, Melky Cabrera, closer David Robertson and three other key pieces of their bullpen. What's left are some promising talent and a lot of rubbish. If I'm ever going to back the White Sox I need a monster plus price, 1 1/2 runs, a cold pitcher facing them and Carlos Rondon going for Chicago. All of these things are in place for today's game. Rondon is coming around after being out for much of the season. The lefty looked very impressive in his last start this past Sunday against Cleveland. He held the Indians to one run in 6 2/3 innings. He has 20 strikeouts in his last two starts spanning 10 2/3 innings. Boston has taken over first place in the AL East. It should be noted, though, the Red Sox have a losing record when facing southpaw starters. Boston also would be 5-10 in its last 15 games if laying 1 1/2 runs. The Red Sox are minus injured Dustin Pedroia, too. Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez hasn't been the same since coming off the DL after knee trouble. Rodriguez has surrendered 18 earned runs in his last four starts allowing 27 hits, nine walks and seven homers in 20 1/3 innings. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover has his Baseball Total of the Year for the second half of the season going today. Stephen also is putting his 11-1 Canadian Football League record on the line today. Don't miss these winning plays!)
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | White Sox vs Red Sox
Play on: White Sox +1½ +100 at GTBets
Game Analysis
It's going to take a lot for me to get involved with the White Sox during the rest of the baseball season. Gone from the White Sox are Jose Quintana, Tood Frazier, Melky Cabrera, closer David Robertson and three other key pieces of their bullpen. What's left are some promising talent and a lot of rubbish. If I'm ever going to back the White Sox I need a monster plus price, 1 1/2 runs, a cold pitcher facing them and Carlos Rondon going for Chicago. All of these things are in place for today's game. Rondon is coming around after being out for much of the season. The lefty looked very impressive in his last start this past Sunday against Cleveland. He held the Indians to one run in 6 2/3 innings. He has 20 strikeouts in his last two starts spanning 10 2/3 innings. Boston has taken over first place in the AL East. It should be noted, though, the Red Sox have a losing record when facing southpaw starters. Boston also would be 5-10 in its last 15 games if laying 1 1/2 runs. The Red Sox are minus injured Dustin Pedroia, too. Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez hasn't been the same since coming off the DL after knee trouble. Rodriguez has surrendered 18 earned runs in his last four starts allowing 27 hits, nine walks and seven homers in 20 1/3 innings. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover has his Baseball Total of the Year for the second half of the season going today. Stephen also is putting his 11-1 Canadian Football League record on the line today. Don't miss these winning plays!)
[h=3]Scott Spreitzer[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 8:10 PM in 10h
MLB | TEX vs MIN
Play on: OVER 10½ -110
Game Analysis
I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Rangers & Twins on Friday with Martin Perez & Bartolo Colon, the expected starters. Colon wasn't bad last time out but he's not pitched well this season, overall. The aging veteran has a 7.70 ERA & 1.75 WHIP in 16 starts, to go along with a .343 BAA. The Twins have allowed 6 runs in each of his three starts with them, while Atlanta allowed 7, 11, 9, & 9 runs in Colon's final four appearances with the Braves. He'll face a Texas lineup averaging 5 rpg against righthanders on the season. Texas will counter with Martin Perez. The Ranger righty has some serious issues of his own, including a 6.30 ERA & 1.72 WHIP in his last nine starts, along with a hefty 1.44 HR's per 9 IP ratio. The Over is 6-2-1 in the last nine meetings and we expect another high scoring game tonight. I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Rangers & Twins on Friday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Aug 04 '17, 8:10 PM in 10h
MLB | TEX vs MIN
Play on: OVER 10½ -110
Game Analysis
I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Rangers & Twins on Friday with Martin Perez & Bartolo Colon, the expected starters. Colon wasn't bad last time out but he's not pitched well this season, overall. The aging veteran has a 7.70 ERA & 1.75 WHIP in 16 starts, to go along with a .343 BAA. The Twins have allowed 6 runs in each of his three starts with them, while Atlanta allowed 7, 11, 9, & 9 runs in Colon's final four appearances with the Braves. He'll face a Texas lineup averaging 5 rpg against righthanders on the season. Texas will counter with Martin Perez. The Ranger righty has some serious issues of his own, including a 6.30 ERA & 1.72 WHIP in his last nine starts, along with a hefty 1.44 HR's per 9 IP ratio. The Over is 6-2-1 in the last nine meetings and we expect another high scoring game tonight. I'm recommending a play on the Over between the Rangers & Twins on Friday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
[h=3]Alex Smart[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 7:00 PM in 8h
CFL | Winnipeg vs Ottawa
Play on: Winnipeg +3 -105 at BMaker
Game Analysis
Ottawa has played a grueling early season schedule, and have huge targets on their backs after winning last seasons Grey Cup, which may also have them in a championship hangover mode. The RedBlack hard core blue collar group are also getting banged up and nagging injuries are also wreaking some havoc on their cohesiveness. The RedBacks have played 6 games with the average margin of victory or defeat being 2.66 points, and here today vs an explosive Bombers offense that has averaged 42.5 ppg in two road games, nothing will come easy again for Ottawa. With that said, getting points I'm betting will be golden.
Winnipeg's HC O'Shea is 6-0 ATS in road games after a win by 8 or less points and is 9-1 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 52.WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS L/6 as a road underdog of 7 points or less and is 9-1 ATS L/10 as a road underdog. WINNIPEG is 8-0 ATS in road games versus excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of 64% or better and is 7-0 ATS in road games versus good rushing defenses - allowing 90 or less rushing yards/game.OTTAWA is 3-16 ATS versus poor passing defenses - allowing 300 or more passing yards/game.
Play on Winnipeg to cover
Aug 04 '17, 7:00 PM in 8h
CFL | Winnipeg vs Ottawa
Play on: Winnipeg +3 -105 at BMaker
Game Analysis
Ottawa has played a grueling early season schedule, and have huge targets on their backs after winning last seasons Grey Cup, which may also have them in a championship hangover mode. The RedBlack hard core blue collar group are also getting banged up and nagging injuries are also wreaking some havoc on their cohesiveness. The RedBacks have played 6 games with the average margin of victory or defeat being 2.66 points, and here today vs an explosive Bombers offense that has averaged 42.5 ppg in two road games, nothing will come easy again for Ottawa. With that said, getting points I'm betting will be golden.
Winnipeg's HC O'Shea is 6-0 ATS in road games after a win by 8 or less points and is 9-1 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 52.WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS L/6 as a road underdog of 7 points or less and is 9-1 ATS L/10 as a road underdog. WINNIPEG is 8-0 ATS in road games versus excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of 64% or better and is 7-0 ATS in road games versus good rushing defenses - allowing 90 or less rushing yards/game.OTTAWA is 3-16 ATS versus poor passing defenses - allowing 300 or more passing yards/game.
Play on Winnipeg to cover
[h=3]Art Aronson[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | LAD vs NYM
Play on: UNDER 7½ -115
Game Analysis
A couple of capable hurlers collide in this one on Friday night and it would definitely appear that runs will be at a premium.
Yu Darvish: He’s 6-9 with a 4.01 ERA. Darvish gave up a career-high ten runs over 3.2 innings in his last start as a Ranger, but we think he’ll settle down and return to form here. A date on the road should also help Darvish considering he posted a 5.38 ERA in Texas, compared to a 2.49 ERA away from friendly confines.
Jacob DeGrom: He’s 12-4 with a 3.29 ERA. DeGrom gave up three runs (just two earned) while striking out ten over six innings in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday. DeGrom has gotten progressively stronger as the season has worn on and has now given up only six earned runs over his last four starts. Note that he’s 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA at home so far this year as well and 10-2 with a 3.48 ERA in all “night” games.
The bottom line: We think these two will battle into the latter innings, which will help in pushing this one UNDER the number once it’s all said and done.
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 9h
MLB | LAD vs NYM
Play on: UNDER 7½ -115
Game Analysis
A couple of capable hurlers collide in this one on Friday night and it would definitely appear that runs will be at a premium.
Yu Darvish: He’s 6-9 with a 4.01 ERA. Darvish gave up a career-high ten runs over 3.2 innings in his last start as a Ranger, but we think he’ll settle down and return to form here. A date on the road should also help Darvish considering he posted a 5.38 ERA in Texas, compared to a 2.49 ERA away from friendly confines.
Jacob DeGrom: He’s 12-4 with a 3.29 ERA. DeGrom gave up three runs (just two earned) while striking out ten over six innings in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday. DeGrom has gotten progressively stronger as the season has worn on and has now given up only six earned runs over his last four starts. Note that he’s 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA at home so far this year as well and 10-2 with a 3.48 ERA in all “night” games.
The bottom line: We think these two will battle into the latter innings, which will help in pushing this one UNDER the number once it’s all said and done.
[h=3]Marc Lawrence[/h]Game Details
Aug 04 '17, 2:20 PM in 4h
MLB | Nationals vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -145 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
Play - Chicago Cubs w/Hendricks vs Roark (Game 902).
Edges - Cubs: Hendricks 21 Ks and 5 BBs last five overall starts… Nationals: Roark 2-5 with 7.27 ERA and 1.70 WHIP last seven overall team starts… With that look for Hendricks to improve to 4-1 in his MLB career team starts against the Nats here this afternoon. We recommend a 1* play on the Cubs. Thank you and good luck as always.
Aug 04 '17, 2:20 PM in 4h
MLB | Nationals vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -145 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
Play - Chicago Cubs w/Hendricks vs Roark (Game 902).
Edges - Cubs: Hendricks 21 Ks and 5 BBs last five overall starts… Nationals: Roark 2-5 with 7.27 ERA and 1.70 WHIP last seven overall team starts… With that look for Hendricks to improve to 4-1 in his MLB career team starts against the Nats here this afternoon. We recommend a 1* play on the Cubs. Thank you and good luck as always.
[h=3]Brandon Lee[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Rangers vs Twins
Play on: Rangers -113 at BMaker
10* FREE MLB PICK (Rangers -113)
I'll take my chances here with Texas as a short road favorite against the Twins on Friday. This is all about fading Minnesota starter Bartolo Colon, who is 2-9 with a 7.70 ERA and 1.749 WHIP in 16 starts this season. Colon did pitch effectively in his last start, allowing just 3 runs in 6 innings, but that was at Oakland, who has a pitcher friendly park and weak offense. I think that outing is keeping this line lower than it should be. I know Rangers' starter Martin Perez doesn't have great numbers either, but he can handle this Twins lineup, which is hitting a mere .206 over their last 7 games, scoring 1 or less in 2 of their last 3. Give me the Rangers -113!
Aug 04 '17, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Rangers vs Twins
Play on: Rangers -113 at BMaker
10* FREE MLB PICK (Rangers -113)
I'll take my chances here with Texas as a short road favorite against the Twins on Friday. This is all about fading Minnesota starter Bartolo Colon, who is 2-9 with a 7.70 ERA and 1.749 WHIP in 16 starts this season. Colon did pitch effectively in his last start, allowing just 3 runs in 6 innings, but that was at Oakland, who has a pitcher friendly park and weak offense. I think that outing is keeping this line lower than it should be. I know Rangers' starter Martin Perez doesn't have great numbers either, but he can handle this Twins lineup, which is hitting a mere .206 over their last 7 games, scoring 1 or less in 2 of their last 3. Give me the Rangers -113!
[h=3]John Martin[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Padres vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -1½ +105 at betonline
1 Unit Bonus Play on Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+105)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a big stretch coming up with five straight home games against the Padres and Tigers. If they are going to stay in contention for a postseason spot, they need to take care of business. They did just that last night with a 6-0 win over the Reds. Now they should win in blowout fashion against the Padres, who are 19-32 on the road this season. Ivan Nova is 7-2 with a 2.83 ERA in nine home starts this year. He's opposed by Travis Wood, who is 1-1 with a 6.63 ERA in four starts for the Padres. Nova is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA in three previous starts against the Padres. Nova is 57-26 against the money line as a favorite of -110 or higher in his career. The Padres are 30-61 in their last 91 road games. The Pirates are 4-0 in Nova's last four home starts. Pittsburgh is 5-1 in the last six home meetings with San Diego.
Aug 04 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Padres vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -1½ +105 at betonline
1 Unit Bonus Play on Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+105)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a big stretch coming up with five straight home games against the Padres and Tigers. If they are going to stay in contention for a postseason spot, they need to take care of business. They did just that last night with a 6-0 win over the Reds. Now they should win in blowout fashion against the Padres, who are 19-32 on the road this season. Ivan Nova is 7-2 with a 2.83 ERA in nine home starts this year. He's opposed by Travis Wood, who is 1-1 with a 6.63 ERA in four starts for the Padres. Nova is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA in three previous starts against the Padres. Nova is 57-26 against the money line as a favorite of -110 or higher in his career. The Padres are 30-61 in their last 91 road games. The Pirates are 4-0 in Nova's last four home starts. Pittsburgh is 5-1 in the last six home meetings with San Diego.
[h=3]Jim Feist[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 10:05 PM in 9h
MLB | OAK vs LAA
Play on: OVER 9 -110
8/04 10:05 PM EST MLB (927) OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS (928) LOS ANGELES ANGELS.
Take: over the total.
Your Bonus Play for Friday, August 4, 2017 comes in baseball as the Oakland heads to Anaheim to play the Angels. Oakland is 11-5 over the total away against a team with a winning home record. Young starter Jharel Cotton (5.49 ERA) has walked 37 in 80 innings and has allowed more hits than innings pitched. The Athletics are 18-7-1 over the total against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Los Angeles has Troy Scribner on the mound, normally a reliever. And the Over is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in Los Angeles. Play Oakland/L.A. Angels Over the total.
Aug 04 '17, 10:05 PM in 9h
MLB | OAK vs LAA
Play on: OVER 9 -110
8/04 10:05 PM EST MLB (927) OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS (928) LOS ANGELES ANGELS.
Take: over the total.
Your Bonus Play for Friday, August 4, 2017 comes in baseball as the Oakland heads to Anaheim to play the Angels. Oakland is 11-5 over the total away against a team with a winning home record. Young starter Jharel Cotton (5.49 ERA) has walked 37 in 80 innings and has allowed more hits than innings pitched. The Athletics are 18-7-1 over the total against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Los Angeles has Troy Scribner on the mound, normally a reliever. And the Over is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in Los Angeles. Play Oakland/L.A. Angels Over the total.
[h=3]Jimmy Boyd[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Tigers vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles -139 at betonline
I'll take the Orioles to bounce back from Thursday's loss to the Tigers and continue their recent strong play. Baltimore had won 5 straight prior to yesterday's loss and you can't overlook how well this team has played at home this year. Even with veteran Justin Verlander on the mound, I just don't trust this Tigers team, which parted ways with a lot of key players. Not to mention Verlander's struggles on the road, where he's a mere 2-5 with a 5.32 ERA and 1.539 WHIP in 11 starts.
The Orioles counter with Kevin Gausman, who comes in 8-7 with a 5.37 ERA in 23 starts. However, he's been outstanding of late, posting a 0.44 ERA and 1.161 WHIP in his last 3 starts, just missing out on a complete game shutout in his last outing at Texas. I look for Gausman to keep it rolling here and for the offense to provide enough to secure the win. Take Baltimore!
Aug 04 '17, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Tigers vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles -139 at betonline
I'll take the Orioles to bounce back from Thursday's loss to the Tigers and continue their recent strong play. Baltimore had won 5 straight prior to yesterday's loss and you can't overlook how well this team has played at home this year. Even with veteran Justin Verlander on the mound, I just don't trust this Tigers team, which parted ways with a lot of key players. Not to mention Verlander's struggles on the road, where he's a mere 2-5 with a 5.32 ERA and 1.539 WHIP in 11 starts.
The Orioles counter with Kevin Gausman, who comes in 8-7 with a 5.37 ERA in 23 starts. However, he's been outstanding of late, posting a 0.44 ERA and 1.161 WHIP in his last 3 starts, just missing out on a complete game shutout in his last outing at Texas. I look for Gausman to keep it rolling here and for the offense to provide enough to secure the win. Take Baltimore!
[h=3]Jack Jones[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Brewers vs Rays
Play on: Rays -134 at betonline
Jack's Free Pick Friday: Tampa Bay Rays -134
The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-1 in their last five games coming in. They have beaten the likes of the Yankees and Astros during this impressive stretch. The additions they made to their bullpen has paid big dividends. Their bullpen combined for 10 2/3 innings of scoreless, three-hit relief in three wins against the Astros last series.
Their bullpen won't be called upon for much work tonight with Jacob Faria on the mound. He has gone 5-1 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 starts this season, and the Rays have gone 8-2 in those starts.
Milwaukee has gone 5-12 in its last 17 games overall. The Brewers now call up Brandon Woodruff to make his major league debut. He has gone just 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA in his last 10 starts for Triple-A Colorado Springs.
The Brewers are 2-8 in their last 10 road games. Milwaukee is 0-5 in its last five games following a win. The Rays are 11-5 in their last 16 interleague games. Tampa Bay is 5-1 in Faria's last six starts. Bet the Rays Friday.
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Brewers vs Rays
Play on: Rays -134 at betonline
Jack's Free Pick Friday: Tampa Bay Rays -134
The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-1 in their last five games coming in. They have beaten the likes of the Yankees and Astros during this impressive stretch. The additions they made to their bullpen has paid big dividends. Their bullpen combined for 10 2/3 innings of scoreless, three-hit relief in three wins against the Astros last series.
Their bullpen won't be called upon for much work tonight with Jacob Faria on the mound. He has gone 5-1 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 starts this season, and the Rays have gone 8-2 in those starts.
Milwaukee has gone 5-12 in its last 17 games overall. The Brewers now call up Brandon Woodruff to make his major league debut. He has gone just 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA in his last 10 starts for Triple-A Colorado Springs.
The Brewers are 2-8 in their last 10 road games. Milwaukee is 0-5 in its last five games following a win. The Rays are 11-5 in their last 16 interleague games. Tampa Bay is 5-1 in Faria's last six starts. Bet the Rays Friday.
[h=3]Larry Wallace[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Mets
Play on: Dodgers -124 at 5Dimes
I like the Dodgers in this match-up against the Mets. Darvish making his first start as part of the Dodgers. Darvish this year is 3-3 on the road with a 2.49 ERA. DeGrom is 2-2 in his career against the Dodgers. The Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games overall. The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games on the road against a team with a losing record.
Aug 04 '17, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Mets
Play on: Dodgers -124 at 5Dimes
I like the Dodgers in this match-up against the Mets. Darvish making his first start as part of the Dodgers. Darvish this year is 3-3 on the road with a 2.49 ERA. DeGrom is 2-2 in his career against the Dodgers. The Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games overall. The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 games on the road against a team with a losing record.
[h=3]Doc's Sports[/h]
Aug 04 '17, 7:00 PM in 6h
CFL | Winnipeg vs Ottawa
Play on: OVER 57 -107
Free CFL Prediction From Doc’s Sports:
Take 'Over' 57.0 Winnipeg vs. Ottawa (7 p.m., Friday, August 4)
Two teams that have been trending to the over will meet when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hit the road to take on the Redblacks at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON on Friday night. The Blue Bombers have posted a perfect 9-0 record to the over in their last nine road games and they have gone an excellent 8-3 to the over in their last 11 games following a straight up win. The Redblacks have been an over team as well in the spot they are in here on Friday as they have gone up and over the number in each of their last four games following a bye week and they are 6-2 to the over in their last eight home games. Throw in the fact that the Redblacks are also 7-3-1 to the over following a game where they covered the spread while Winnipeg is 14-3 to the over in their last 17 games overall going back to the middle of the 2016 season, and that's where we'll have our Newsletter Bonus Play as we expect both teams to have trouble getting defensive stops in Ottawa on Friday night.
Aug 04 '17, 7:00 PM in 6h
CFL | Winnipeg vs Ottawa
Play on: OVER 57 -107
Free CFL Prediction From Doc’s Sports:
Take 'Over' 57.0 Winnipeg vs. Ottawa (7 p.m., Friday, August 4)
Two teams that have been trending to the over will meet when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hit the road to take on the Redblacks at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON on Friday night. The Blue Bombers have posted a perfect 9-0 record to the over in their last nine road games and they have gone an excellent 8-3 to the over in their last 11 games following a straight up win. The Redblacks have been an over team as well in the spot they are in here on Friday as they have gone up and over the number in each of their last four games following a bye week and they are 6-2 to the over in their last eight home games. Throw in the fact that the Redblacks are also 7-3-1 to the over following a game where they covered the spread while Winnipeg is 14-3 to the over in their last 17 games overall going back to the middle of the 2016 season, and that's where we'll have our Newsletter Bonus Play as we expect both teams to have trouble getting defensive stops in Ottawa on Friday night.
