Friday 8/14/20 thread for handicapping service plays and expert predictions for MLB, NBA & NHL
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Canadiens vs Flyers
TIME: 3:00 PM EST
PICK: Flyers -155
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Mitchell Newman
Locked in right now on the diamond and all set to cash in with my biggest release of the MLB season to start your weekend.
Last of 8 games in the NBA restart bubble for both the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers and even though the winner of this game will clinch the # 4 seed while the loser will clinch the # 5 seed, with no real "home court advantage" this game really doesn't amount to all that much.
My guess is both head coaches will not show very much that they wish to unveil come next week when they play their opening round series. That being the case let's ride the Under in this last game this Friday afternoon.
Miami and Indiana played just 4 days ago and that game held Under the total. Series numbers show 3 of the last 5 now played between the teams having held Under the total.
For the Pacers they enter this last game having played 4 of their last 6 Under the total.
Just cannot imagine either team risking injury to any of their starters, so with this expected to be a definite "bench" game, I will bank on another lower-scoring meeting between the teams.
Heat-Pacers Under.
1* MIAMI-INDIANA UNDER
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Chris Jordan
It's very rare I'll play a total Under in Denver, but the Interleague matchup between the Texas Rangers and Colorado Rockies is poised to be a pitching showdown.
All Run Line/Total plays traditionally list pitchers automatically with the starters who are scheduled to go at the time of the wager. If that is applicable with your book, be sure Lance Lynn and Ryan Castellani are the starters of record on your ticket when making your play. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.
Remember, Lynn started against these same Rockies on Opening Day and twirled six scoreless in a 1-0 victory. He scattered two hits and four walks while striking out nine. And Lynn should have confidence in the rarified air, as he is 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in four career starts at Coors Field.
As for Castellani, he delivered four-plus innings in his Major League debut on Saturday, and didn't allow a hit or a run. Granted, he was an injury replacement and was limited to 60 pitches, and likely won't see more than 75 tonight, he'll be able to neutralize the Rangers long enough to keep the score low.
Play this one under.
2* UNDER Rangers-Rockies
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Jack Brayman
Play Houston on the run line Friday night, as the Astros are in a good spot to destroy the Seattle Mariners, considering the pitching mismatch we have.
Since every MLB wager on a run line or total has usually auto-lists pitchers, I want you to be sure the two pitchers on your ticket, when making this play, are Yusei Kikuchi and Framber Valdez. If they are not the pitchers of record when making your play, disregard this play.
The Astros should be able to stake Valdez with some runs early, as Kikuchi is 0-2 with a 6.46 ERA in 5 career starts against Houston. The left-hander is 0-1 with a 5.28 ERA after giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks over 3.2 innings in his season debut in this same ball park.
Valdez is also looking for his first win, sitting at 0-2, but he has a 2.04 ERA and is pitching better than his record indicates. He’s struck out 19 in 17.2 innings and walked three, and he's in after holding the A’s to one earned run and seven hits in seven innings on Saturday.
I'll lay the run line here.
3* ASTROS RUN LINE
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Mike Wynn
Free Pick: Cleveland w/Civale -165 over Detroit
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Totals4U
Friday's Free Selection: Seattle/Houston over 8 1/2
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Roz Wins
Roz's FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Free Pick
MLB
925. Padres -1.30 (6:40 PT / 9:40 ET)
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Atlantic Sports
Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: LA Dodgers - 165
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#1 Sports
Friday's Free Play: Oakland Athletics - 175
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Platinum Plays
Your Free Pick: the Oakland Athletics w/Montas -175 over San Francisco
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play FRIDAY, August 14, 2020
MLB
917. Marlins +1.00 (4:10 PT / 7:10 ET)
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Free Early Friday Selection Is
Denver/Indiana OVER 224
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Golden Dragon
FREE WINNER for Friday
Arizona Kelly +120
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Tampa Bay Rays - 130
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Cincinnati Gray -193
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Arthur Ralph
Miami + 100 w/ Lopez
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The Last Call
Friday's Free Play: San Diego Padres - 130
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: Detroit Tigers + 165
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