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[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Marc Lawrence[/h]
Aug 21 '17, 7:10 PM in 23h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Mets


Play on: Diamondbacks -129 at betonline





Edges - Diamondbacks: 7-2 on Mondays this season; and Walker 7-3 last 10 overall away team starts… Mets: Gsellman 0-2 team starts at night. With the Mets just 1-8 the last nine games in this series, we recommend a 1* play on Arizona. Thank you and good luck as always.we recommend a 1* play on Arizona. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Ben Burns[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:35 PM in 20h
MLB | Mariners vs Braves

Play on: Braves -108 at GTBets



Game Analysis



I successfully played against Seattle yesterday. Off that 3-0 loss at Tampa, their 4-game winning streak snapped, I expect the streaky Mariners to stumble once again. Prior to their 4-game winning streak, you may recall that the M's had lost five in a row.


Admittedly, Foltynewicz has been pretty bad his last couple of outings. In fairness, however, those were both difficult venues. He's back in his comfort zone now, pitching in his home part. The Braves are 7-2 in his nine starts here this season. Foltynewicz has a solid 3.48 ERA in those games.


Albers was decent in his lone start this season. This will be his first road start of the season though. The last time he started a game on the road was late last August, nearly a full year ago. While he avoided the loss, Albers lasted only two innings, giving up a pair of home runs and walking three batters. Overall, in limited action, he had a 10.38 ERA and 2.31 WHIP on the road last season.


The Braves have hit a little better against southpaws than they have against right-handers this season. They're off a momentum-building 8-1 blowout win yesterday, avoiding an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Reds. At roughly a pick'em price, I like their chances here. Consider Altanta.

 

[superbeets]

Spanish La Liga TODAY 19:15

Levante

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Villarreal

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SKY		11/5	11/5	11/8	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LEVANTE	RECENT FORM
ALHWADHWALHL​ Most recent​	1 - 0 0 - 2 0 - 3 1 - 0	HWAWHWALHDAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Levante have lost just two of last ten La Liga home games

EXPERT VERDICT: Villarreal have spiced up their ranks with some exciting arrivals but they may take time to find their stride and a trip to newly-promoted Levante is no easy challenge. The hosts dropped just nine points on home soil during their title-winning campaign, bouncing back to the top-flight at the first time of asking, and Villarreal have failed to win their opening game in the past two seasons.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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[superbeets]

Premier League TODAY 20:00

Man City

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Everton

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SKY		2/7	5	11	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT MAN CITY	RECENT FORM
ADHWHWHWAWAW​ Most recent​	1 - 1 3 - 1 0 - 0 1 - 0	HWALHWAWHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Man City won only one of their seven home games against top-eight clubs last term

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester City won only two of their 12 games against other top-seven sides, drawing 1-1 at home to Everton and losing 4-0 at Goodison Park so this is unlikely to be a stroll for Pep Guardiola's side. City look worthy favourites for the league this term but they may struggle to cut loose early on against solid Everton.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw-Man City double result
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REFEREE: Robert Madley STADIUM:

 

[superbeets]

Spanish La Liga TODAY 21:00

Malaga

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Eibar

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SKY		11/10	23/10	27/10	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT MALAGA	RECENT FORM
HWAWHWHWADHL​ Most recent​	2 - 1 0 - 0 2 - 1 4 - 1	HLADHWALHLAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Malaga have not lost in six home meetings with Eibar

EXPERT VERDICT: Malaga finished last season with a rattle - they lost just two of their final nine La Liga games - and can get the 2017-18 campaign off to the perfect start with victory over Eibar. Jose Luis Mendilibar's visitors finished eight points ahead of Malaga last term but they have lost some key individuals, most notably the departure of defender Florian Lejeune to Newcastle, and they managed just four wins on their travels last season.

RECOMMENDATION: Malaga
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[superbeets]

[h=2]MONDAY[/h]

Man City v Everton (20:0 BST)
Everton have made another good signing by getting Sigurdsson from Swansea. They have now brought in almost everything they need, apart from a centre-forward.



The Toffees got a point at Etihad Stadium last season with a classic counter-attacking display - defending in numbers and attacking on the break through Romelu Lukaku, who got their goal in exactly that fashion.
I'm sure Ronald Koeman will try the same tactic this time, but without Lukaku they pose a lot less of a threat.
Manchester City had to be patient when they faced similar tactics at Brighton on Saturday, and I think this will be the same because Everton are not going to come and attack City.
It might take time, but City will find a way through eventually.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0

 

[Pesos]

Pineapples Picks:

Oss O3 1.71
Nordsjaelland O3.5 2.19
Villareal 2.37
Villareal O2 1.83

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Scott Rickenbach[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:05 PM in 7h
MLB | A's vs Orioles

Play on: A's +156 at betonline



Game Analysis



Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick Monday MLB Oakland A's Money Line (+) @ Baltimore Orioles @ 7:05 ET - Oakland's Chris Smith allowed just 3 hits in his 5 and 1/3 innings versus Kansas City last week. Truly he pitched better than what one would think as the statline also shows 3 earned runs allowed in that outing. The A's are 2-1 in his last 3 starts. Though those were at home, there is an expectation that he will pitch just as well on the road as he has produced quality starts in each of his two road starts this season. Smith will be opposed by the Orioles Wade Miley. The Baltimore southpaw has been very inconsistent this season and he has particularly struggled at home. In his 6 home starts since early June Miley has been unable to complete 6 innings in any of those starts. Many of the outings have been shortened due to his lack of success. Miley has compiled an 8.68 ERA in these 6 outings and has averaged less than 5 innings per start! With the Orioles having lost 8 of 12 coupled with the fact Miley has struggled to find success at Camden Yards, Baltimore is heavily overpriced here in the home favorite role. Look for the Athletics to improve to 5-2 this season in road games with a posted total of 10 or 10.5 runs. The Orioles are only 26-36 this season when off of a loss and they actually have a losing record in home games dating back to May 21st - a span of exactly 3 months. Grab the value by fading an over-priced home fave here. Free Pick on Oakland A's on the money line early Monday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Mike Lundin[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Mets

Play on: Diamondbacks -128 at 5Dimes



Game Analysis



#MLB Free Pick from Mike Lundin


Two struggling teams will do battle at Citi Field Monday night when the New York Mets host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opener of their four-game series. The Mets are 1-6 in their last seven overall while the Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last six overall. The D'Backs are still in postseason contention though, and this looks like a good series for them to get back on track.

Tonight Taijuan Walker (6-7, 3.83 ERA) will take the ball for Arizona. The D'Backs have lost each of his last seven starts and the 25 year old is 0-4 with a 4.33 ERA in those games, but note that he's 4-4 behind a solid 3.30 ERA in 11 road starts this season. He held the Mets to two runs on two hits and six walks over five innings in the lone career meeting while with the Mariners back in 2014.
The Mets turn to Robert Gsellman (5-5, 5.98 ERA) who is set to make his second start since being activated from the DL after missing more than six weeks with a hamstring injury. He was tagged with three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings against the Yankees his last time out, and I think the D'Backs will feast on the right-hander tonight.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Scott Spreitzer[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 10:05 PM in 10h
MLB | Rangers vs Angels

Play on: Rangers +136 at 5Dimes



Game Analysis



I'm backing the underdog Texas Rangers on Monday with Cole Hamels over Tyler Skaggs. The Angels have been playing well, winning nine of their last 11 and coming off a 7-2 successful road trip that began in Seattle and ended in Baltimore yesterday. Tonight, without a day off, they suit-up against Cole Hamels, who has had little trouble with the Halos in his career. Hamels has a 2.45 ERA in seven starts against LAA and he's slammed the door on Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons, holding them to 5 of 41 at the plate. Texas is 7-2 in Cole Hamels' starts since July 1. The Angels counter with Tyler Skaggs, who has not enjoyed much success against the Rangers, saddled with a 5.46 ERA in six starts. Texas has won eight of their last 11 and I believe they'll strike first in an important series in the AL wildcard race. I'm recommending a play on the Rangers on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Jimmy Boyd[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:05 PM in 7h
MLB | A's vs Orioles

Play on: Orioles -157 at GTBets



Game Analysis



Monday's Free MLB Pick (Orioles -157)


I got no problem laying big juice on Baltimore at home in Monday's series opener against the A's. I give the Orioles a huge edge on the mound in this one, as they send out the red-hot Wade Miley against the struggling Chris Smith.


Miley has a 2.70 ERA and 1.260 WHIP in his last 3 starts, plus he's 3-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 1.148 WHIP in 4 career starts against Oakland. That includes a recent start earlier this month (8/10), where he allowed 0 earned runs on 3 hits in 7 innings of a 7-2 win. That victory came against Smith, who has a 6.61 ERA in his last 3 starts and gave up 5 runs on 7 hits (4 HRs) in 6 innings.


Orioles are 34-9 in their last 43 home games against a bad team that's got a win pct. of 38% to 46% and 20-8 in their last 28 at home against a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games. A's 17-37 in their last 54 road games, 0-4 in their last 4 against a lefty starter and 0-4 in their last 4 off a win. Take Baltimore!

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Brandon Lee[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:35 PM in 6h
MLB | Mariners vs Braves

Play on: Mariners -112 at 5Dimes



Game Analysis



10* FREE MLB PICK (Mariners -112)


Seattle is worth a look here as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 loss on Sunday at Tampa. The Mariners took the series against the Rays and are 4-1 in their last 5. I like their chances of bouncing back here against a Braves team that's just playing for pride at this point. Seattle on the other hand is still in the mix for an AL Wild Card spot. Mariners offense should be able to put up a big number here against Mike Foltynewicz, who has allowed 14 runs on 16 hits and 7 walks in his last 2 starts, which span a mere 6 innings of work. Seattle will give the rock to Andrew Albers, who allowed just 1 run on 6 hits against the Orioles in his first start at the big league level this year. Albers had gone 12-3 with a 2.61 ERA at Triple-A prior to that outing. Give me the Mariners -112!

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]R&R Totals[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 10:05 PM in 8h
MLB | TEX vs LAA

Play on: UNDER 8½ -119

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Red Dog Sports[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 2:00 PM in 47m
Soccer | Watford U23 vs Hull City U23

Play on: Hull City U23 -110 at Bovada



Game Analysis



Hull City Under 23 -110


Our FREE SOCCER PLAY takes place Monday at 2pm eastern in the UNDER 23 game between Hull City and Watford. I think they win 2-1.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Dustin Hawkins[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Mets

Play on: Diamondbacks -128 at 5Dimes

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Larry Wallace[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Mets

Play on: Diamondbacks -129 at BMaker



Game Analysis



Take the Diamondbacks in this match-up against the Mets. Walker holds a 4-4 record while pitching on the road. Gsellman this year is 5-5 with a 6.63 ERA. Also, while pitching at home he is 3-3 with a 5.26 ERA. The Diamondbacks are still in the #2 spot in the National League Wildcard. The Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 games overall.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Mike Williams[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | BOS vs CLE

Play on: UNDER 9½ -110

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Jim Feist[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 7:35 PM in 6h
MLB | SEA vs ATL

Play on: UNDER 9½ +100



Game Analysis



8/21 07:35 PM EST MLB (967) SEATTLE MARINERS VS (968) ATLANTA BRAVES.
Take: UNDER THE TOTAL.

Reason: Your Bonus Play for Monday, August 21, 2017 comes in baseball as Seattle and the Braves duel in Atlanta. This is a good park to pitch in and Seattle is 3,000 miles from home. Andrew Albers (1.80 ERA) is on the mound, off a 3-1 win over Baltimore. Seattle loses the DH for this series and is 11-4-1 under the total when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Atlanta is on a 23-8-3 run under the total at home. Mike Foltynewicz has excellent stuff and sports a 3.48 ERA at home. Play Seattle/Atlanta Under the total.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Teddy Davis[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 10:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Rangers vs Angels

Play on: Angels -142 at GTBets



Game Analysis



Odds makers are clearly hinted here who they believe will come through in tonight's game. Hamels is in great form and having a great year with an 8-1 record. His ERA on the road is just average at 4.00. The Angels are just quietly a red hot team that no one is paying attention to. They have won 10 of their last 12 games and Skaggs is in really good form with a 1.64 ERA his last three starts.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

[h=3]Jack Jones[/h]Game Details
Aug 21 '17, 8:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Twins vs White Sox

Play on: Twins +131 at 5Dimes

The Minnesota Twins are currently in a tie for the 2nd wild card spot in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels. They just swept the Diamondbacks last series and are now 11-3 in their last 14 games overall, playing their best baseball of the season at the right time.

We are getting tremendous value on the Twins in Game 1 of this double-header with the White Sox, who are 47-74 on the season and own the worst record in the American League. The White Sox are just 2-6 in their last eight games overall coming in.

Tim Melville is 4-3 with a 2.70 ERA at Triple-A Rochester. He has a 2.42 ERA with 49 K's and 15 walks in 49 innings over his last eight starts. He'll go against Carlos Rodon, who is 1-4 with a 4.00 ERA and 1.389 WHIP in nine starts this season.

The Twins are 10-2 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The White Sox are 16-38 in their last 54 overall. Minnesota is a very profitable 32-24 (+15.1 units) on the road this season. Bet the Twins Monday.