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MLB - Over / Under - Fri, Apr 18 @ 07:05 PM
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New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Over 8.5 (-102) (BetOnline)
My free play is the over between the Yankees and Rays. New York returns to their spring training facility that the Rays are calling home for the time being. The dimensions are small, it is a bandbox, and the right field porch, just 314 feet down the line is the same as Yankee Stadium. Neither pit...
My free play is the over between the Yankees and Rays. New York returns to their spring training facility that the Rays are calling home for the time being. The dimensions are small, it is a bandbox, and the right field porch, just 314 feet down the line is the same as Yankee Stadium. Neither pitcher impresses so far in 2025 and I expect multiple HRs and plenty of base runners crossing the plate. My free play is the over in the Yankees-Rays game. Thanks and best of luck! Jack Banks.
MLB - Moneyline - Fri, Apr 18 @ 07:05 PM
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New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays -105 (BetOnline)
This is a play on the TAMPA BAY RAYS for our Friday Free Play. We lost with Tampa Bay in this spot on Thursday but are coming back with them Friday. The Yankees swept the Royals to open the week and took the opener 6-3 last night and turn to Carlos Rodon who not surprisingly, has been pretty bad....
This is a play on the TAMPA BAY RAYS for our Friday Free Play. We lost with Tampa Bay in this spot on Thursday but are coming back with them Friday. The Yankees swept the Royals to open the week and took the opener 6-3 last night and turn to Carlos Rodon who not surprisingly, has been pretty bad. He opened the season with a decent start against the Brewers but he has allowed 13 runs over his last three starts and he has been just average in his three seasons with the Yankees with a 4.84 ERA in 54 starts including the postseason. Tampa Bay fell to 8-11 on the season following three straight losses as it has been unable to take advantage of a skewed opening schedule where 16 of its first 19 games have been at home and has to get back into the series. Drew Rasmussen has been the complete opposite of Rodon as he has a 0.60 ERA and 73 WHIP through three starts to go along with a 24.1% K:BB%. He has not allowed a run at home and going back to 2021 when coming over from Milwaukee, he has made 75 starts with the Rays and has a 2.54 ERA and of 166 starters that has tossed 250 or more innings over this stretch, that ERA is No. 1 as is his 0.98 WHIP. Play (912) Tampa Bay Rays NBA on a 6-2 run with both Play-In Tournament winners Friday including Play-In Game of the Year to extend 59% GOY Run. MLB heads into the weekend with Three Friday Underdog Winners as we go for a PERFECT 3-0 Sweep.
MLB - Over / Under - Fri, Apr 18 @ 07:10 PM
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St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets Over 8 (-108) (BetOnline)
Friday MLB Free play. My selection is on the over between St. Louis and New York at 7:10 pm et on Friday. After a quiet opener in which the Mets came away with a 4-1 win, I’m expecting a shift in tone Friday night with Miles Mikolas and David Peterson set to toe the rubber. While Mikolas has ma...
Friday MLB Free play. My selection is on the over between St. Louis and New York at 7:10 pm et on Friday. After a quiet opener in which the Mets came away with a 4-1 win, I’m expecting a shift in tone Friday night with Miles Mikolas and David Peterson set to toe the rubber. While Mikolas has managed to limit damage in the run column with a 2.61 FIP, his bloated 1.62 WHIP through 13 innings tells a different story — one of constant traffic on the basepaths, which isn’t a great sign heading into a matchup in a hitter-friendly forecast. On the other side, Peterson remains an inconsistent option in the Mets rotation, and this matchup doesn't do him any favors. St. Louis has feasted on left-handed pitching this season, ranking top-five in baseball in weighted on-base average against southpaws. After being held largely in check Thursday, the Cardinals lineup is in a strong position to bounce back against a pitcher they’re well-equipped to hit. Layer in favorable weather conditions — including temps near 60 and the wind blowing out to left-center — and the setup is there for both lineups to get rolling after Thursday's subdued effort. Take the over. Projected score: Cardinals 6, Mets 5.
MLB - Moneyline - Fri, Apr 18 @ 07:15 PM
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Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves
Minnesota Twins +131 (BetOnline)
Bryce Elder had a great 2023 season for the Braves, but he struggled in making just 10 starts for Atlanta in 2024. So far this season he has contributed to the disappointing start for the team with a 7.20 ERA in two starts, with both games losses for the Braves. This will be Elder’s first home st...
Bryce Elder had a great 2023 season for the Braves, but he struggled in making just 10 starts for Atlanta in 2024. So far this season he has contributed to the disappointing start for the team with a 7.20 ERA in two starts, with both games losses for the Braves. This will be Elder’s first home start of the season, but he had a 7.99 ERA at Truist Park last season. Atlanta and Minnesota are both losing teams right now, but the Twins have a bit of positive momentum with wins in three of the past four and the offense finally showing some life. Chris Paddack had a nightmare season debut in late March, but he has pitched well in his last two starts despite the ugly season line. Paddack has been quite good for the Twins when healthy and he owns a 1.64 career ERA vs. the Braves. Atlanta pitching has allowed four or more runs in eight of the past 10 games and 13 of 18 games this season. Minnesota has featured a strong bullpen this season despite the losing record and the Twins have a 0.98 WHIP from relievers in the past five games with opponents batting just .194. The Twins have also scored nearly a full run per game more than Atlanta this season in matchups vs. right-handers. Atlanta is 3-12 vs. right-handed starters this season while Minnesota is a more respectable 7-10. Atlanta has been held to three or fewer runs 11 times this season and Paddack and the strong relief corps for the Twins have a good shot to keep the Atlanta lineup in check to have a reasonable case for an upset to start this series. Thank you for playing with Nelly’s and Best of Luck. Our AL East Game of the Month won last night to make it a 7-0 MLB run for Nelly’s since April 9, with Nelly’s #1 in BigAl.com MLB profit for the season. Check out tonight’s AL Delivery or look for our NBA Play-In pick with a 17-4 overall record since April 5 for 81% winners.
MLB - Moneyline - Fri, Apr 18 @ 08:05 PM
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers +125 (Consensus Line)
At 8:05 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rangers knew they were taking a risk when they signed veteran RHP Jacob deGrom as a free agent to a 5-year, $185 Million contract in 2023. The then 33-year-old had only started a total of 38 games ...
At 8:05 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rangers knew they were taking a risk when they signed veteran RHP Jacob deGrom as a free agent to a 5-year, $185 Million contract in 2023. The then 33-year-old had only started a total of 38 games for the Mets in the previous three seasons combined. And sure enough, deGrom would continue that way in his first two seasons with the Rangers, starting six games in 2023 and just three last year. But now it appears the two-time Cy Young Award winner is finally healthy and Texas will be counting on him to help it get back to a World Series. deGrom has been a bit rusty, but he's made all of his starts so far and despite the 4.30 ERA he has struck out 13 hitters in just under 15 innings. Tonight will be a big step -- an inter-league match-up against the most talented team in the League. deGrom has a career 2.71 ERA in 11 starts vs. the Dodgers covering just under 70 innings. The Rangers are 9-1 at home this season while the Dodgers are just 4-4 on the road. Take Texas. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
MLB - Over / Under - Fri, Apr 18 @ 08:10 PM
Jim Feist's FREE Selection for Fri, April 18
Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers
Athletics vs Milwaukee Brewers Over 7.5 (-120) (DraftKings)
The Milwaukee Brewers (10–9) will play the Sacramento Athletics (9–10) at American Family Field on April 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM ET. The Brewers hold the advantage with betting odds of -162 while the Athletics trail at +136. The total predicted run count for the game stands at 8 runs. The Athletics ...
The Milwaukee Brewers (10–9) will play the Sacramento Athletics (9–10) at American Family Field on April 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM ET. The Brewers hold the advantage with betting odds of -162 while the Athletics trail at +136. The total predicted run count for the game stands at 8 runs. The Athletics arrive at this game with a three-game victory run following their sweep against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team's offense with the highest home run total in the majors at nine and a total of 18 RBIs. Jacob Wilson has maintained an impressive batting average of .338 throughout this season. On the mound, J.T. J.T. Ginn prepares for his second start this season after holding the Mets to just one run across 5.1 innings during his initial outing. The Brewers have won four out of their last five series and finished their recent matchup by taking two games from the Detroit Tigers. Jackson Chourio drives the offense with five home runs and 17 RBIs alongside Sal Frelick who leads the team with a .318 batting average. Freddy Peralta will take the mound for Milwaukee entering the game with a 2.31 ERA and a total of 28 strikeouts over 23.1 innings. This A's lineup has some big hitters and I like today's contest to get over the total. Take: Over the Total
NBA - Point Spread - Fri, Apr 18 @ 09:30 PM
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Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies -6 (-110) (Consensus Line)
I am looking at the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Dallas Mavericks here in the play in round. Public are fickle betting creatures everyone saw Dallas rise up and win by 14 points as a big dog on the road versus the Sacramento Kings and they are rushing to the window to bet this game hot and heavy...
I am looking at the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Dallas Mavericks here in the play in round. Public are fickle betting creatures everyone saw Dallas rise up and win by 14 points as a big dog on the road versus the Sacramento Kings and they are rushing to the window to bet this game hot and heavy and we are seeing this game drop a little line wise at the time I am recording this video. Dallas though just not the overall team Memphis is and I think we will see Memphis step up and woodshed this Dallas team who just does not have the horses to compete. Play on the Memphis Grizzlies minus the points ***DO NOT MISS MY TITANIUM BEST BET WINNER IN THE NBA WHERE I AM 25-13 66% LAST 38 AND MY TITANIUMS ARE 7-1 LAST 8***Free newsletter
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