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| MLB | May 03, 2024 Orioles vs. Reds |
Orioles +105 at YOUWAGER |
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MLB Free Pick - Baltimore at Cincinnati Left-hander Cole Irvin (2-1, 3.49 ERA) is slated to start for the Orioles against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (1-2, 3.63). The Orioles moved into sole possession of first place in the American League East on Thursday afternoon, when they beat the visiting Yankees 7-2 in the finale of a four-game series. The Reds had a day off after concluding a 2-4 road trip with a 6-2 loss to the San Diego Padres in the rubber game of a three-game set on Wednesday. Both Irvin and Greene earned wins with scoreless seven-inning outings on Saturday. Irvin allowed four hits in the Orioles' 7-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, while Greene surrendered just one hit -- a fifth-inning double -- as the Reds beat the Texas Rangers 8-4. Irvin is 0-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three career games (one start) against the Reds. Greene has never opposed the Orioles in his three major league seasons. Join Michael today as he has THREE can't miss selections on the diamond! |
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NBA | May 02, 2024 Knicks vs 76ers |
76ers -148 at circa |
Lost $148.0 |
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Rating: 2 Units A seven-game series between these two teams seems inevitable at this point. The Sixers are getting all they can and more from a hobbled Embiid and the Knicks have had to lean on their starting five more than ever as this series has worn on. The Knicks looked like a team that was tired toward the end of game five and now will have to crank it back up after appearing to have earned their way into the second round late in game five. The 76ers will need another solid effort from Tobias Harris in game six and he should be able to pick his spots against the Knicks' tired first five. The Bogdanovic injury is big given that the Knicks were counting on his minutes and production at the forward spot. They now really have to lean on Hart to play almost 48 minutes a night. Maxey is becoming a legitimate NBA superstar before our eyes in this series and he'll help carry the Sixers to one more game at MSG this weekend. |
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MLB | May 02, 2024 Cubs vs Mets |
Cubs -102 at SC Consensus |
Lost $102.0 |
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Rating: 2 Units Chicago is right in the thick of the NL Central race as they get ready to open up their series with the Brewers Friday afternoon. The Cubs are missing several key pieces with Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly and Jordan Wicks missing from the pitching staff while Cody Bellinger along with Seiya Suzuki are out of the lineup. Still, the Cubs still keep putting runs on the board and finding ways to hang in games. New York has struggled at putting runs on the board and Houser has had major issues when it comes to his control. Until we see him turn in a couple solid outings, you have to fade him accordingly. Give the Cubs the advantage here on getaway day. |
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MLB | May 02, 2024 Giants vs Red Sox |
Red Sox -105 at circa |
Lost $105.0 |
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Rating: 2 Units There is a common bet trend to fade teams when it appears they will go for a bullpen game, with several different pitchers heading out to the mound for limited innings. The belief is that they do not have one of their powerful starting pitchers on the mound, and the backup team will get hammered by the opposing offense. It is not a bad thought, but it will not work here. Having a bullpen game is not a scary thought when your team literally has the best ERA in baseball. The Red Sox have the best ERA in the majors by a wide margin, as they have a 2.59 ERA and the next best is the Mariners at 3.03. Winckowski has started the past two bullpen games, only pitching in three innings, but both games were wins as they went 17-0 over the Cubs and 6-1 over the Pirates. On top of this, the Giants have been struggling to score lately, as they have scored three or less runs in five straight games. The best bullpen in baseball will flex its muscles here. |
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Michael Alexander is the Founder and Head Handicapper of Alexander Sports. Mr. Alexander has been handicapping sports (NFL Football Picks, College Football Picks, NBA Basketball Picks, College Basketball Picks, NHL Hockey Picks, and MLB Baseball Picks) for over 20 years and holds numerous top 10 handicapping rankings and is the 2004 Overall Champion as documented at Procappers! His approach to this craft is truly unique in the industry. With a background in statistics and prior experience in finance, Michael combines in depth statistical analysis with a financial risk/reward formula. It is this method that allows Mr. Alexander to properly weigh the risk of investment vs. the possible reward of investment for each game he analyzes. |
