Weekend Daily Fantasy Sports Report for June 5th - Handicappers Hideaway

Weekend Daily Fantasy Sports Report for June 5th



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Can we talk about the legend that Joey Gallo is building for himself?
Called up to replace the injured Adrian Beltre, on Tuesday he enjoys one
of the best MLB debuts you’ll ever see, going 3-for-4 with a double, a
homer (see video below) and four RBI. Gallo fell a triple shy of
hitting for the cycle.



The power-hitting dynamo followed that up on Wednesday by smacking a
solo shot off a lefty reliever — a great sign from the left-handed
hitting Gallo, who had struggled against southpaws at Double-A. On
Thursday, the kid got on base twice.



Seeking pop? Look no further than this kid.

Texas is dealing with its share of injuries (add Josh Hamilton to that
list now), but SP/RP Ross Detwiler (shoulder) is getting closer to a
return, and he could provide a boost to a bullpen that has been taxed
lately. Detwiler has been used exclusively as a starter this year after
being used only as a reliever in his final season with the Nats in
2014.

Thanks to some control problems, he’s struggled to an 0-5 mark with an
ugly 6.95 ERA, so perhaps the bullpen is the best place for him.



In our notes section today, we’re going to check in on a few minor league developments. Quick Hits

• SP
  Bryan Mitchell, who made his MLB debut for the Yanks last year, looks
  ready for another shot. On Wednesday — despite some wildness — he won
  his second straight start, and he’s now held opponents to a .216 BAA
  through 11 starts and 56 2/3 IP. Mitchell has not given up a homer this
  season.
• Minnesota SP Ricky Nolasco (ankle) has been
  put on the DL for the third time in 11 months. Tommy Milone, who was
  dynamite in Triple-A (4-0, 0.70 ERA in five starts with phenomenal
  command) has been recalled and started Thursday with less than
  impressive results (nine hits, four runs — two earned — in five innings
  with one walk and no strikeouts).
• Another minor
  leaguer getting the call is Detroit OFer Daniel Fields. His extra-base
  pop at Triple-A this year has been very impressive (15 doubles, seven
  triples, three homers for a .486 slugging) after he struggled so badly
  in his Triple-A debut in 2014.

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Are you ready for some Daily Fantasy Baseball?



Heading into the season, we discussed how tough it is to find power in Fantasy baseball these days, and as a result expressed our surprise that Mets 1B Lucas Duda took so long to get drafted in our league.



While he’s having a big season (at least from a slash line perspective),
it’s hard to justify investing $9,404 for him right now. After all,
following a huge end to May (six homers in last nine games of the
month), Duda has gone ice cold (3-for-18 in the last five games). On
Wednesday, he grounded out with the bases loaded to end the game.



Oakland 2B Ben Zobrist ($9,788) has not been a kind pick to us over the years. The last time we picked him
(in July), he was just 1-for-4, although he did manage a run. Meh.
We’re steering clear now. Sure, he launched a grand salami on Tuesday
(see video below for the great reaction from the Detroit kid who caught
it), but that’s one of just two hits Zobrist has managed over the past
16 at-bats.

In late-July
we predicted that a monster year was coming soon for Baltimore 3B
Manny Machado ($12,347). Well, he continues to improve at a modest
pace, so it’s going to take a huge second half for this to turn into
that monster season, but either way, we’re avoiding him right now.
Machado finished a nice May with a flourish, but has gone back into the
tank, going 2-for-12 since. And on Thursday, he has to face Houston’s
Dallas Keuchel, who is pitching like an All-Star this season.



Quick Hits

• Have you noticed how Minnesota SP Trevor May is coming
  into his own lately? Over his last four starts, his command has been
  off the charts with 26 Ks and one walk in 26 2/3 IP. This is a
  youngster you need to keep a close eye on.
• Speaking of
  young, impressive starters, how about Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez? He’s
  the first pitcher in the post-1900 era to last seven-plus innings in
  both of his first two career starts and give up no more than a run and
  three hits. Can this kid help turn Boston’s season around?
• Chicago
  Cubs SP Jon Lester not only endured his worst start of the season on
  Wednesday (5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 2 HR, 1 BB, 4 K), but he dropped to
  0-for-61 as a hitter in his career.

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Applying the ratings to find Epsom Derby value - Handicappers Hideaway

Applying

the ratings to find Epsom Derby value





The Epsom Derby is probably as far removed from a handicap as you can
get given that it is stacked full of beautifully bred horses with
top-class potential. But applying some form of handicap thinking can
help you to find the value in the race when it comes to placing a bet.













by monkeywing





With only colts lining up in this year’s Derby, each runner will have
to carry 9st on their backs. Off level weights, therefore, you would
think it would pay to side with the highest-rated horse in the field.





In some respects that may not be the worst idea given that Golden Horn is the highest rated in the field with a mark of 118.

But, at the same time, Golden Horn is also a relatively short-priced
favourite in a field which is far from exposed. Connections have paid
£75,000 to supplement the horse for the Derby on the back of his impressive success in the Dante Stakes at York.
That took John Gosden’s horse’s record to three wins from three
starts, and his victory was in the most important Derby trial. He is a
worthy favourite judged on that performance, and the fact such a large
amount of money has been stumped up has to be factored in, but he is no
real value in

the market.


Rated only 1lb inferior to Golden Horn is Elm Park, yet he is available at nearly four times the price. Checking out BritishBookmakers.co.uk
for betting offers on the Derby would be worthwhile as Elm Park
represents solid each-way value. True, he has to make up six lengths on
Golden Horn on Dante running after he finished third, but that was his
first run of the season and he had been prepared for the 2000 Guineas a
week-and-a-half earlier. He will strip much fitter for that
reappearance, he should appreciate the step up in distance to a
mile-and-a-half and he has a touch of class. The concern would be if he
handles the track, but he has to be considered.





Another horse to have been supplemented for the Derby is Success Days
and he is rated just 4lbs inferior to Golden Horn. But you can back
him at around eight times the price of the favourite. Success Days won
both of the leading Derby trials in Ireland – the Ballysax Stakes and
the Derrinstown – and he was visually impressive in testing conditions.
The ground won’t be as soft at Epsom as it has been in Ireland, but
it’s not going to be fast and he’s a horse heading in the right
direction.

Aidan O’Brien’s runners have to be respected in the Derby, especially
as he has won the race for the last three years, including with
Australia in 2014. But he doesn’t look to have a potential superstar in
his ranks this year and Giovanni Canaletto, Hans Holbein and
Kilimanjaro don’t represent value in the betting when you look at their
ratings compared to other runners in the field. The reputation of their
trainer and owners has made their price shorter than it probably
deserves to be.





Zawraq is another horse too short in the betting based on what he has
achieved on the track in just two starts, especially given the worry
about whether he will stay the trip. On ratings, therefore, Golden Horn
is justly favourite, but wouldn’t be a value winner. Instead, Elm Park
and Success Days look to be the two in the field who represent value.

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NBA Betting: LeBron James and Cavs are Underdogs in Much Anticipated Final - Handicappers Hideaway

LeBron James and Cavs are Underdogs in Much Anticipated Final



The Golden State Warriors broke out as an up and coming Western
Conference contender last season, and this year they’ve dominated the
landscape. Lined up against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in
the finals, the world will watch as the Dubs look to take yet another
step forward.



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The Warriors are currently pitted as 5.5-point favorites to win Game 1
of the championship. Considering Golden State led the league in wins
this season, boasting a 67-15 record SU and a 47-34-1 record ATS, the
big spread isn’t surprising.



However, James and the Cavs shouldn’t be underestimated. Playing in his
fifth consecutive final, King James is more than capable of taking over
a series. In 14 playoff games so far this postseason the superstar has
posted averages of 27.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.3 assists per
game. The Splash Brothers can’t match the individual power of
Cleveland’s prodigal son.



As a team, though, Golden State has blown minds and exceeded
expectations all year. Weigh in on the NBA Finals and tune in to watch
postseason basketball at its best. The total is set at 203 as we go to
press.



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2015 NBA Finals Odds and Prop Bets



NBA PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP – SERIES PRICES

Cleveland Cavaliers (Series Prices) +170

Golden State Warriors (Series Prices) -200



Odds to win 2015 NBA Finals MVP

Stephen Curry (GSW) 5/8

Lebron James (CLE) 17/10

Klay Thompson (GSW) 12/1

Kyrie Irving (CLE) 12/1

Draymond Green (GSW) 14/1

JR Smith (CLE) 30/1

Harrison Barnes (GSW) 40/1

Tristan Thompson (CLE) 40/1

Andrew Bogut (GSW) 100/1

Andre Iguodala (GSW) 125/1

Timofey Mozgov (CLE) 200/1



Series Props



Series Exact Result

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 18/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 12/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2 5/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3 6/1

Golden State Warriors 4-0 8/1

Golden State Warriors 4-1 7/2

Golden State Warriors 4-2 4/1

Golden State Warriors 4-3 13/5



Series Spread



Cleveland Cavaliers +1½ (-130)

Golden State Warriors -1½ (EVEN)



Cleveland Cavaliers -1½ (+300)

Golden State Warriors +1½ (-400)



Cleveland Cavaliers +2½ (-275)

Golden State Warriors -2½ (+215)



Cleveland Cavaliers -2½ (+1000)

Golden State Warriors +2½ (-2000)



Total Games in Series

Over 4½ (-900)

Under 4½ (+550)



Over 5½ (-200)

Under 5½ (+160)



Over 6½ (+195)

Under 6½ (-250)



4 +550

5 +225

6 +180

7 +195



Where will the Series be Decided

In Cleveland +115

In Golden State -145



How Many Games Will go to Overtime?

Over ½ (+200)

Under ½ (-300)



Will there be a Flagrant Foul in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes -200

No +150



Will there be an Ejection in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +250

No -400



Will any Player be suspended during the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +600

No -1000



Will there be a Game winning Buzzer Beater in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +600

No -1000



How Many Points Per Game will the series winner average in the finals?

Over 102½ (-120)

Under 102½ (-120)



Player Props



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over 27½



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over 7



Will Stephen Curry (GSW) lead the Golden State Warriors in Scoring Outright in every game of the 2015 NBA FINAL?

Yes +125

No -175



Highest 1 Game Point Total – Stephen Curry

Over / Under 34½



Average Made 3 Point Shots Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over / Under 5



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Klay Thompson

Over / Under 19½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Draymond Green

Over / Under 14



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – Draymond Green

Over / Under 9½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Harrison Barnes

Over / Under 11½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 28½



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 8



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 9



Will Lebron James lead the Golden State Warriors in Scoring Outright in every game of the 2015 NBA FINAL?

Yes +125

No -175



Highest 1 Game Point Total – LeBron James

Over / Under 36½



Will Lebron James Record a Triple Double in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes -110

No -130



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Kyrie Irving

Over / Under 19



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – Kyrie Irving

Over / Under 4½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – J.R. Smith

Over / Under 13½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Tristan Thompson

Over / Under 10½



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – Tristan Thompson

Over / Under 11



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Timofey Mozgov

Over / Under 9



Average Fourth Rebounds Per Game – Timofey Mozgov

Over / Under 7½



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2015 NHL Finals Odds and Prop Bets







NHL STANLEY CUP SERIES PRICES



Chicago Blackhawks (Series Prices) -145

Tampa Bay Lightning (Series Prices) +125





Odds to win 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL Playoff MVP

Jonathan Toews (CHI) 14/5 (+280)

Tyler Johnson (TB) 9/2 (+450)

Patrick Kane (CHI) 11/2 (+550)

Duncan Keith (CHI) 3/1 (+300)

Ben Bishop (TB) 13/2 (+650)

Steven Stamkos (TB) 8/1 (+800)

Corey Crawford (CHI) 12/1 (+1200)

Nikita Kucherov (TB) 25/1 (+2500)

Marian Hossa (CHI) 25/1 (+2500)

Patrick Sharp (CHI) 25/1 (+2500)

Victor Hedman (TB) 40/1 (+4000)

Brent Seabrook (CHI) 50/1 (+5000)

Alex Killorn (TB) 50/1 (+5000)

Ondrej Palat (TB) 40/1 (+4000)

Valtteri Filppula (TB) 50/1 (+5000)

Brad Richards (CHI) 50/1 (+5000)





Will a player from the losing team in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals be awarded the 2015 Conn Smyth Trophy?

Yes +1400

No -10000





Series Exact Result

Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 +850

Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 +400

Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 +350

Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 +425

Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 +1400

Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 +650

Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 +600

Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 +450





Series Spread

Chicago Blackhawks -1½ (+125)

Tampa Bay Lightning +1½ (-155)



Chicago Blackhawks +1½ (-300)

Tampa Bay Lightning -1½ (+240)

Chicago Blackhawks +2½ (-650)

Tampa Bay Lightning -2½ (+450)

Chicago Blackhawks -2½ (+300)

Tampa Bay Lightning +2½ (-400)

Total Games in Series

Over 4½ (-900)

Under 4½ (+550)

Over 5½ (-200)

Under 5½ (+160)

Over 6½ (+180)

Under 6½ (-220)

4 +550

5 +260

6 +175

7 +180



Where will the Series be Decided

In Chicago +110

In Tampa Bay -140





Will any game in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals go to double overtime?

Yes +175

No -250





Will any game in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals go to triple overtime?

Yes +600

No -1200





How Many Games of the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals will go to overtime?

Over 1.5 +125

Under 1.5 -175





Will Either Team Record a Shutout in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Finals?

Yes -200

No +150





Will there be a suspension in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals

Yes +400

No -700





Will any player record a Hat Trick in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals

Yes +350

No -600





Most Goals Scored in a single game in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals

Over / Under 8





Player Props



Patrick Kane 4th Round Points

Over / Under 6



Jonathan Toews 4th Round Points

Over / Under 5½





Marian Hossa 4th Round Points

Over / Under 4½





Duncan Keith 4th Round Points

Over / Under 4





Patrick Sharp 4th Round Points

Over / Under 4





Brandon Saad 4th Round Points

Over / Under 3.5





Steven Stamkos 4th Round Points

Over / Under 5





Tyler Johnson 4th Round Points

Over / Under 5





Nikita Kucherov 4th Round Points

Over / Under 4½





Ondrej Palat 4th Round Points

Over / Under 4½





Valtteri Filppula 4th Round Points

Over / Under 3½





Victor Hedman 4th Round Points

Over / Under 3½





Head To Head Matchups (Whole Series)



Patrick Kane (CHI) -130

Steven Stamkos (TB) -110



Jonathan Toews (CHI) -135

Tyler Johnson (TB) -105





Marian Hossa (CHI) -120

Nikita Kucherov (TB) -120





Brandon Saad (CHI) -110

Alex Killorn (TB) -130





Brad Richards (CHI) -115

Ondrej Palat (TB) -125





Patrick Sharp (CHI) -120

Ryan Callahan (TB) -120





Andrew Shaw (CHI) +105

Valtteri Filppula (TB) -145





Duncan Keith (CHI) -180

Victor Hedman (TB) +140





Brent Seabrook (CHI) -180

Anton Stralman (TB) +140





Patrick Kane (CHI) -130

Jonathan Toews (CHI) -110





Steven Stamkos (TB) -155

Tyler Johnson (TB) +115





Who will have a better Save Percentage in the Series?

Ben Bishop (TB) -155

Corey Crawford (CHI) +115





Who will have a better Goal against Average in the Series?

Ben Bishop (TB) -110

Corey Crawford (CHI) -130





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Daily Fantasy Baseball advice for play on Wednesday, June 3 on DraftTeam - Handicappers Hideaway

Welcome back, for more free Daily Fantasy Baseball advice for play on Wednesday, June 3 on DraftTeam. Let’s get to it!


The Boston Red Sox promoted RF Rusney Castillo ($8,174) a couple of
weeks ago to try to breathe life into a moribund attack that had seen
the team struggle so badly in May.


So far, it hasn’t exactly worked wonders. While Castillo drove in the
only run in Tuesday’s 1-0 win to give him three hits in the last two
games, he has yet to deliver an extra-base hit in nine games, and has
generally been unproductive.


He’s flashed some sweet leather (see video below) and we’re confident
Castillo will be a fine DFS play in time; unfortunately, that time has
yet to arrive, so we’re keeping him on the sidelines until he proves
himself more dependable.

Need a SP tonight? How about St. Louis’ John Lackey ($23,586) at home
against Milwaukee. Since getting dealt to the Cards last year, Lackey
is 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA in 10 starts in St. Louis, including Friday’s
seven shutout innings with nine Ks against the Dodgers. This season,
he’s 3-1 with a 1.30 ERA in five starts at Busch Stadium.


Last month, it made no difference where Lackey pitched — he was
splendid. He went 2-2 with a 1.89 ERA in six starts in May.The other
reason we love Lackey Wednesday is that Milwaukee has struggled to score
lately; in fact, in the first two games of this series, there has been
only two total runs scored.


The last time we recommended San Francisco C Buster Posey ($10,485)
in early August, he was “meh,” going 1-for-4 with a strikeout. We expect
better out of him Wednesday given how much he loves smacking
Pittsburgh’s Francisco Liriano around. For his career, Posey is 5-for-9
with a couple of ribbies against the Pirate southpaw. This should be
just what the doctor ordered to snap Posey out of a mini slump — he’s
just 1-for-10 over the last three games to drop back to .290 for the
season.

Quick Hits

• Washington starting pitcher Max Scherzer had given up just three
  dingers in 71 2/3 IP before Kevin Pillar of the Jays burned him twice in
  six innings on Tuesday.
• Philadelphia starting pitcher Cole Hamels’ trade value just keeps
  rising. Over his last five starts, he’s gone 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA while
  whiffing 38 against just six walks in 37 1/3 IP. Considering Hamels owns
  the Reds, Wednesday should offer more of the same domination.
• The Oakland A’s were the worst team in baseball as of May 22. Since
  then, the team’s rotation has posted an amazing 1.53 ERA over the last
  10 games to help begin the turnaround.

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Great Pitching Match up in Seattle as the Yankees Pineda Battles Opposite King Felix - Handicappers Hideaway

The fans at Safeco Field will be treated to a game between the New
York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners when they take their seats on
Monday.





Michael Pineda will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this
day. Right hander Pineda is 6-2 this season with a 3.36 ERA.





Pineda’s opponent in this one will be King Felix Hernandez. The
Mariners right hander has a 1.91 ERA to go along with a 8-1 record this
season.





Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total is sitting at 6.





Seattle lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Indians on May
31. Bettors who backed the Indians at +102 on the moneyline won on the
day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.





New York lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Athletics on
May 31. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -121 on the moneyline won on
the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout
window.





New York:

Team record: 26-25

NY Yankees is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games

NY Yankees is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 11 games when playing Seattle



Seattle:

Team record: 24-26

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle’s last 18 games

Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 11 games when playing NY Yankees





Next up:

NY Yankees at Seattle Tuesday, June 2





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BetAnySports’ NBA Finals Pick of the Week


Game 1- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors


BAS’ Current Line: Warriors are 5 1/2-point favorites and the total is sitting at 202 1/2.


The matchup for this season’s best-of-seven NBA Finals has been set
and starting this Thursday night at the ORACLE Arena, the Eastern
Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their quest for a
world title as 5.5-point road underdogs against the Western Conference
Champion Golden State Warriors. BetAnySports has set the betting odds for the total in Game 1 at 202.5.


The NBA betting odds for the series price in this showdown have the
Cavaliers listed as +185 underdogs with Golden State set as a -225
favorite. If Cleveland is going to pull-off the upset it will need a
healthy Kyrie Irving back in the lineup as well as the continued
elevated play of LeBron James. He has done it all for the Cavaliers
through their first three playoff series against Boston, Chicago and
Atlanta with a team-high 27.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.3 assists.


During this 14-game run, Cleveland went 12-2 straight-up, but just
8-6 against the spread. It has covered in four of its last five games
including a 3-1 record ATS in a four-game sweep of the Hawks in the
conference finals. The total has stayed UNDER in eight of the 14 games.


Golden State still has two players listed on its current injury
report. Klay Thompson is listed as probable for Game 1 after suffering a
concussion against Houston in the conference finals, but center
Marreese Speights remains questionable after missing his last eight
games with a bad calf. As long as league MVP Stephen Curry stays healthy
his team should remain favored to win it all. He has led the way with
29.2 points per game and a team-high 6.4 assists. Curry has shot 43.7
percent from three-point range in the postseason.


The Warriors’ run to the Finals included series victories against New
Orleans, Memphis and the Rockets while going 12-3 SU. Betting on Golden
State in these playoffs has been a bit tricky with a 7-8 record ATS. It
has failed to cover in five of its eight games played at home and the
total has stayed UNDER in 11 of the 15 games overall.


Look for Golden State to draw first blood in this series with a SU
win on Thursday night, but I am going with Cleveland in Game 1 to keep
things close enough to cover with the 5.5 points on BetAnySports’
current betting odds.


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All signs point to a Kurt Suzuki slump-busting game. - Handicappers Hideaway

All signs point to a Kurt Suzuki slump-busting game.



Welcome back to another great week of Daily Fantasy Baseball advice.


Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki ($7,098), who enjoyed one of his
best-hitting seasons last year, has experienced some major shrinkage in
his offensive output in 2015. And with a .192 mark over his last seven
games, things haven’t been getting any better. In fact, Suzuki has seen a
fair amount of pine time lately — but there is some good news.


The Twins kick off another series against Boston on Monday, and the
veteran backstop simply loves facing the BoSox, hitting safely in 13
straight games against them to the tune of a .417 mark. Better
yet,Boston is starting Clay Buchholz, a pitcher whom Suzuki is 9-for-18
against in his career. We’re banking on Suzuki snapping his slump in a
big way Monday.


It’s time to jump on Miami 1B Justin Bour’s ($11,658) train. This
rookie just keeps mauling pitchers, having gone deep three straight
games. In all, Bour is 24-for-65 (.369) with five dingers this season.
Oh sure, this may all be a weird anomaly, but that doesn’t mean you
shouldn’t take advantage of his hot streak while you can.


Colorado 2B DJ LeMahieu ($9,545) is an amazing pick right now. He had
a huge game Sunday (3-for-4, two runs, two-run homer) to raise his BA
to .380 over the last 13 games. Keep in mind, LeMahieu enjoyed an even
better April than May, and overall, we are loving how productive he’s
been this season.


But here’s the kicker: he has struggled against the Dodgers lately
(.146 BA over last 14 games) and specifically against Clayton Kershaw
(who hasn’t?), going just 2-for-14 over the last two seasons. We’re
recommending you discard the history and ride the hot hand — especially
considering that Kershaw hasn’t exactly looked like himself early on
this season.

Quick Hits

• On Monday, Atlanta SP Alex Wood has a chance to win a third straight
  start for the first time in his career — all on the road. He’s only
  given up three runs in 14 IP over his last two outings.
• Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria is 0-for-5 in his career against Monday’s
  starter, Garrett Richards. Longo is also hitless in his last two games
  with just a .227 mark over the last week and a substandard .262 BA in
  May.
• Seattle SP Felix Hernandez (8-1 with a 1.91 ERA) is averaging over
  seven innings per start, putting him on pace to top 225 frames for the
  sixth time in his career. Workhorse!

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