Rockets Look to Rebound Against Spurs in Game 6

Leonard Gametime Decision for Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets will meet at Toyota Center on Thursday night. The Spurs are on the verge of clinching this series and moving onto the Western Conference finals. The Golden State Warriors await the winners. The Spurs lead the series three games to two, but the injury bug may get them tonight.

Spurs all-star forward Kawhi Leonard injured his right ankle on Tuesday night. He sat out overtime and finished with 22 points and 15 rebounds in 38 minutes. Leonard pledged to play in Game 6, but uncertainty has gripped the Spurs again. Pre-game warmups will determine his status.

Oddsmakers opened the Rockets as -6.5-point favorites versus the Spurs. The game's total opened at 215. The line has held steady because of Leonard's injury status.

Houston was a 110-107 loser on the road against the Spurs. They covered the +5.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (217) was profitable news for OVER bettors. With the Rockets set to host Game 6 on Thursday night hey will have to live with the fact that they could have closed out the Spurs at home. Now they face their first elimination game of this postseason. Critical errors and empty possessions down the stretch doomed the Rockets. Houston coughed up a nine-point lead and enabled San Antonio to claim the victory.

Houston surrendered 18 offensive rebounds to the Spurs. They slipped into an offensive slog as the game closed as well, scoring 22 points during the fourth quarter and overtime. Without Nene, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni opted for a seven-man rotation.

The Spurs have their own set of concerns. Coach Gregg Popovich altered his starting lineup by inserting veteran Patty Mills at point guard. He opted for Dejounte Murray for Games 3 and 4. Murray did not play in San Antonio after being the first choice to replace Parker.

NBA Playoffs Betting Trends

San Antonio Spurs 68-25, 47-44-2 ATS
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games
San Antonio is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Antonio's last 8 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston

Houston Rockets 61-31, 48-43-1 ATS
Houston is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

 

Next up:
San Antonio home to Houston Sunday, May 14 (If Needed)

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Best of the Best Collide in Astros-Yankees Tilt

Astros are the Early Surprise of MLB

The Houston Astros are living up to their billing early on in the 2017 MLB season. Houston is fresh off of a two game sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The Astros hold lead the American League West by 6-games over the Seattle Mariners. The Astros lead the American League West by 6-games over the Seattle Mariners.

The New York Yankees were not supposed to contend for anything in 2017. Their surprising start has the Bronx Bombers tied with Baltimore atop the American League East standings. The Yanks can build on their early season momentum when they welcome the red-hot Houston Astros to the Bronx.

The four- ame series starts Thursday at 7:05 PM ET on YES and the MLB Network. Oddsmakers have the Yankees as a -120 favorite on the moneyline. The total is sitting at 7.5.

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This should be a tremendous pitching duel. Houston’s Dallas Keuchel  and New York’s Michael Pineda have been outstanding this season. The Astros have won six of Keuchel’s seven starts. This is good for a 4.09 units in profit for sports bettors. The Astros are supporting their former Cy Young winner with 5.14 runs per game. Pineda’s work for the Yankees hasn’t gone unrewarded either. They’re 5-1 in his six starts. They are providing 7.33 runs per game. The over is 4-2 when Pineda is on the hill. Sports bettors have made a profit of +3.94 units when betting on the Yankees in his starts.

MLB Betting Trends

Houston Astros 23-11
Houston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 23 games when playing NY Yankees
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees

New York Yankees 21-10
NY Yankees is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 11 games
NY Yankees is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
NY Yankees is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 23 games when playing Houston
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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Team	record	money	vs LHP	vs RHP	Fave	Dog	O/U	Diff
Houston	23-11	$465.00	5-5	18-6	23-8	0-3	18-15-1	1.17
NY Yankees	21-10	$929.00	6-1	15-9	13-8	8-2	20-11	1.81

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Young Oilers Push Ducks to Game 7 in Western Conf Semis

Oilers Thrashed Ducks in Game Six

The Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks meet at Honda Center on Wednesday night in the 7th game of the Western Conference semifinals. The young Oilers roster have waded into uncharted waters in an elimination game. The Ducks veterans must answer questions about their ability to win the big game. This is the fifth consecutive season they have been on the cusp.

Game 7 became a reality after Edmonton thrashed Anaheim 7-1 on Sunday. The Oilers were powered by Leon Draisaitl's first career postseason hat trick. The third-year forward has been unstoppable against Anaheim this season. He has rang up 11 goals and 10 assists in 11 games against the Ducks. While the Ducks have lacked a defensive answer against the German forward.

The Ducks were favored to win the series. That was in danger, as it took a miraculous third-period comeback in Game 5. Anaheim scored three goals in the last 3:16 with their goaltender pulled to win the game. Many observers thought that Edmonton could not muster up a big effort to even compete in the series, much less win it. When most counted them out, Edmonton rebounded and here we stand in what should be a well played Game 7.

Could be a Game of Injured Players

Edmonton's chances should be enhanced if defenseman Oscar Klefbom returns to the lineup. He missed Game 6 with an upper-body injury and is expected to play tonight.

Anaheim will be shorthanded entering the game. Productive winger Patrick Eaves is sidelined with a foot injury that has him in a walking boot. Defenseman Kevin Bieksa is unlikely to play as well.

Oddsmakers opened the Ducks as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Oilers, while the game's total opened at 5.5. The Ducks have crept to a -129 moneyline favorite and total has held at 5.5.

NHL Playoffs Betting Trends

Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Edmonton is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Edmonton is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Edmonton is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Anaheim

Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Anaheim is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games
Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Anaheim is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Anaheim is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Edmonton

 

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Orioles go for 7th Straight at Washington

Orioles Own MLB's Best Record

The Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals in the 3rd game of a 4 game series on Wednesday at Nationals Park. The Battle of the Belway series has each team hoping their starting pitchers can make it deep into the game.

Wade Miley, who is is 1-1 this season with a 2.27 ERA, faced only four batters Friday. He got hit by line drives twice in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander exited after only two-thirds of an inning because of a left wrist bruise. Stephen Strasburg blanked the Philadelphia Phillies for 5 2/3 innings. He also hit a home run on Friday. It was the first time this season the right-hander did not go at least seven innings. Strasburg has 2.66 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -180-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total opened at 7.5. The moneyline now has the Nationals at -164 and the total is still at 7.5.

Baltimore was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as +143 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors. They are a bit short-handed in the bullpen now. The team still feeling the effects from two games in which the starters came out early. Miley's game plus the matchup in Boston where starter Kevin Gausman got tossed in the second inning.

The Washington bullpen has been a major source of trouble all season. After giving up three runs in 3 1/3 innings in the loss Tuesday, the Nationals' relievers are ranked last in the National League with a 5.47 ERA.

MLB Betting Trends

Baltimore Orioles 22-10
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington

Washington Nationals 21-12
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore

 

Next up:
Baltimore at Washington Thursday, May 11

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Improved Twins Travel to Chicgo to Face White Sox

White Sox are Struggling Lately

The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox meet at New Comiskey Park on Wednesday night. The new season is bringing far different results than last year for manager Paul Molitor's club. The Twins are 8-4 away from home, and they look to add to that success Wednesday night. Last year the Twins were 29-52 on the road.

Minnesota has won five of its past six road games, including three in a row. The Twins are playing with confidence after a dominant 7-2 victory over the White Sox in the series opener Tuesday.

Right hander Phil Hughes will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Hughes is 4-1 this season with a 4.32 ERA.

White Sox left-hander Derek Holland, who is 3-2, 2.02 ERA. He will oppose the Twins for the second time this year. Hughes outdueled him in the first meeting. Holland allowed two runs in six innings. Holland has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his first six outings. He is 2-4 with a 4.22 ERA in nine career starts against Minnesota.

Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Minnesota was a 7-2 winner in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They won as -107 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of PUSH bettors. Byron Buxton is coming off a three-hit performance. That matched a career high and he has hit safely in nine of his past 12 games. Kennys Vargas also will try to stay hot. He has clubbed home runs in each of his past two games.

MLB Betting Trends

Minnesota Twins 16-14
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox

Chicago White Sox 15-16
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

 

Next up:
Minnesota at Chicago Thursday, May 11

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NBA Playoffs: Wizards, Celtics Face Off in Crucial Game 5 in Boston

Celtics Look to Slow Wizards John Wall

The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards have been led by their point guards all season long. The guards should have a major say in Game 5’s result in Boston on Wednesday.

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John Wall has steered the ship for the Wizards throughout the playoffs. He has been excellent against Boston in this series. Through the first four games of the series, Wall put up 27.8 points, 12.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.8 blocks. The Celtics don’t seem to have an answer for him – at least on the defensive end of the floor.

However, offensively, the Celtics have Isaiah Thomas, who chided the referees after Game 4, claiming they’re letting the Wizards get away with a lot of grabbing. Thomas averaged 33.0 points and 5.7 assists in three games over the Wizards. He also had an impressive 53-point performance in Game 2 against the Wizards.

The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, but the Wizards held serve in their two home games. Boston is 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against the Wizards in Boston.

NBA Playoffs Betting Trends

Washington Wizards 55-37, 47-44-1 ATS
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Boston
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston

Boston Celtics 59-33, 47-44-1 ATS
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Washington
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington

 

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Cavs Going for Sweep in Eastern Conference Semifinals

Raptors in Must Win Against the Cavs

Air Canada Centre will host the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Cleveland is out to a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Raptors must win Sunday  if they are to extend the best-of-seven series. They do not want to end their season losing on their home court.

Oddsmakers opened the Cavaliers as -5.5-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total opened at 214.5. The Cavs are now 6.5-point favorites and the total has dropped to 212.5.

Toronto was a 115-94 loser in Game 3 of the series. They failed to cover the +3-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 209 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Point guard Kyle Lowry said Saturday it is doubtful that he will be able to play Sunday. He has a sprained left ankle. Lowry, an All-Star, suffered the injury early in the second half of Game 2. He wanted to try playing in Game 3 Friday. Lowry finally give up the effort and heeded the advice of the medical staff.

The Cavaliers won their first 10 playoff games last year. They went on and won the NBA championship. The Cavs are 7-0 so far in the postseason this year. LeBron James, who scored 35 points to lead the Cavaliers on Friday should lead the way again today.

NBA Playoffs Betting Trends

Cleveland Cavaliers 58-31
Cleveland is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games
Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto

Toronto Raptors 55-36
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Toronto's last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland

 

Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto Tuesday, May 9 (If Needed)

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