NBA Playoffs: Raptors vs Bucks Game 2

Will Game Two Be a Classic as Well?

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on Friday night. The Bucks rallied to win the series opener and look to make it two straight tonight in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The second-seeded Raptors led by seven after three quarters in Game 1. They tired and were outscored 32-17 over the final 12 minutes. The Bucks recovered for a 108-100 home victory.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT, TSN (Toronto) LINE: Bucks -6.5; O/U: 217.

Milwaukee scored the final 10 points of Wednesday's game while ramping up its defense down the stretch. They clamped down to prevent Toronto from making its last eight field-goal attempts. Raptors star Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points but only two came in the final stanza. They were both on free throws. He struggled through a 10-of-26 shooting performance on the night.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry averaged 12.4 points and shot 41.5 percent from the field in Toronto's first two series. He had his best game of the postseason in Game One with 30 points and seven 3-pointers. The latter a playoff career high. Getting Danny Green back on track has to be another goal as he is averaging just 5.3 points on 4-of-16 over the past three games. Pascal Siakam was 6-of-20 shooting in Game 1 and is just 27-of-76 over the past five contests.

Bucks Center Brook Lopez was superb in Game One. He opened with 29 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots. This was after averaging just 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in the five-game conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Lopez scored 13 of his career playoff-high in the fourth quarter. He may be back to playing a key role for Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds in the opener for his sixth double-double of the postseason. Malcolm Brogdon tallied 15 points off the bench. He is averaging 12.5 points in two games since returning from a foot injury.

The Dart Throw: Bucks 110, Raptors 98

NBA Playoffs Betting Odds & Trends

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 14 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Milwaukee is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto

Next up:
Toronto home to Milwaukee Sunday, May 19

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Sportsbook Rumors: Man U Interested in Sean Longstaff

According to the sports news grapevine, Manchester United is eyeing Newcastle’s midfielder, Sean Longstaff. It looks like the former is trying to add new talents during the summer transfer period. In fact, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is using this moment to rebuild the club.

However, Newcastle said that no one from United approached them. In addition, the team maintained that Longstaff is not on the market. The midfielder just signed a new contract in December that is valid until 2022.

Also, Rafael Benitez predicts a bright future for Longstaff. Many sportsbook pay per head operators expect Newcastle to offer him a new deal. That way his salary will be at par with other members of the first team.

Sean Longstaff Career with Newcastle

During his debut season in the Premier League, Longstaff made nine appearances. However, his season was cut short due to a knee ligament injury. During his debut match in February, he scored to help his team to a 2-0 win over Burnley.

Longstaff won over the local fans when he helped the Magpies win against Manchester City. It was the City’s one of four losses in the season.

PPH service providers reported United was close to signing a deal with Swansea City for Daniel James. It seemed like the club will use the summer transfer market to rebuild after a troubling season.

However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dismissed the possibility of signing new players this summer. The club’s goal is to be in the top four. Also, they want to be part of the Champions League next season. That’s why they are looking for players who can compete in the big stage.

In addition, he said that change can’t happen overnight. Supporters are slightly concerned because new signings are overdue. However, Solskjaer has his own reasons and will look for players who can bring back the glory to Manchester United.

NBA Odds: Raptors vs. Bucks Game 1

Bucks and Raptors Could be Epic Clash

The Toronto Raptors have never been to the NBA Finals. The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been back since 1974. One of these teams is guaranteed to make it through. They’ll meet tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT, Sportsnet (Toronto) LINE: Bucks -6.5; O/U: 218.

Leading MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has dominated while helping Milwaukee outscore teams by an average of 15.3 points in the postseason. Toronto's Kawhi Leonard is again a playoff star. This time he made the decisive basket as time expired in the conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Bucks finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA. They beat the Raptors 3-1 SU and ATS during the regular season. NBA Playoff basketball is different than regular season hoops. The Bucks are favored to win the East and move on to the NBA Finals. One thing of note is that Marc Gasol was not with the Raps for any of those four games during the season. He came over from the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline. Kawhi Leonard also sat out one of the three Toronto losses for “load management.”

The Bucks are still the most impressive team of these playoffs at 8-1 SU and ATS. Their only misstep coming in Game 1 of their Eastern semifinal with the Boston Celtics. The Raptors are 8-4 SU and 6-6 ATS. They needed the full seven games to put away the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. O.G. Anunoby remains iffy for Toronto in this series with an appendectomy.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

The Raptors are in the Eastern Conference finals for just the second time in franchise history. They made it by riding Leonard's 41 points to a 92-90 victory over the 76ers, including the four bounces on the rim shot that is the first Game 7-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history. Leonard is averaging 31.8 points in 12 playoff games, including a franchise record nine straight 20-point outings. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.4 points and 11.3 rebounds as the Bucks went 8-1 against the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics to reach the East finals for the first time 2001.

Leonard is carrying the attack for Toronto and has made them a viable threat to reach the NBA Finals. Power forward Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.8 points per game and point guard Kyle Lowry is chipping in 12.4. They are the only other Raptors averaging in double digits in the postseason. Lowry is shooting just 41.5 percent from the field.

Milwaukee's four second-round victories over the Boston Celtics were by an average of 16.3 points. Seven of its eight postseason wins have been by 10 or more points. Antetokounmpo's supporting class has been solid with small forward Khris Middleton averaging a respectable 19.1 ppg and point guards Eric Bledsoe and George Hill are chipping in 16 and 12.1 ppg, respectively. Combo guard Malcolm Brogdon is a full-go for the series after scoring 10 points in 17 minutes in the clinching win over Boston. He missed the previous seven-plus weeks with a foot injury. Middleton has made multiple 3-pointers in all nine playoff games and has made 28 overall.

The Dart Throw: Bucks 106, Raptors 102

NBA Playoffs Betting Odds & Trends

Toronto Raptors
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 13 games
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 16 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

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Eastern Conference Finals: Milwaukee Bucks versus Toronto Raptors

Two Best NBA Eastern Conference Teams Square Off

Eastern Conference Finals: Milwaukee Bucks versus Toronto
Raptors

Schedule and Odds:

Game 1 (at MIL): Wed., May 15, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT - Odds
MIL -6 (-110) @ JazzSports.ag

Game 2 (at MIL): Fri., May 17, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Game 3 (at TOR): Sun., May 19, 7 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Game 4 (at TOR): Tue., May 21, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Game 5* (at MIL): Thu., May 23, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Game 6* (at TOR): Sat., May 25, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Game 7* (at MIL): Mon., May 27, 8:30 p.m. -- TV: TNT

Series Odds: Milwaukee -300 / Toronto +225 @ JazzSports.ag

Title weight matchup between Giannis and Kawhi, who 's
getting to the Finals?

We have a great matchup between the two best teams in the East. While the Bucks easily took care of the Celtics, the Raptors had an epic Game 7 against the Sixers ending the season for Butler, Simmons, and Embiid. JazzSports had Milwaukee beating the Boston in 6, so we were off by one game, nonetheless, we fully trusted the Bucks power to move unto the next round. This series will be tougher since they are now up against a battle-tested Khawi Leonard. 

Who has the upper hand in this series?

A couple of things to point out is that the Bucks won the season series 3-1 which should give Milwaukee some confidence heading into this best-of-seven matchup. Another scenario that's favorable for the Bucks is their rest time. After finishing off Kyrie and the Celtics in 5 games, they have had time to rest their legs and get ready for their next opponent. On the other side, Raptors are forced to get started with much lesser days to get ready as they were pushed to the limit by Philadelphia.

Toronto needs to focus on stopping Giannis. But who is going to guard him? Marc Gasol sure as hell can't, he is too old and slow for the "Greek Freak" and all his arsenal of moves. They'll need massive help from the likes of Ibaka and Siakam try and stop him. On the other side, Bucks will have to come up with a game-plan to stop Leonard, the good thing is that the Bucks as a whole are a much better defensive team.

We predict the Bucks in 6.

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NHL Playoffs: Game 3 of Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday Night

Bruins Looking to Take Total Control of Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins came away with a 5-2 victory at home over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. They followed that up with a dominant 6-2 victory in Game 2 on Sunday. The series heads back to Carolina tonight. The Hurricanes have the daunting task of coming back from a 2-0 series deficit against a quality Boston team.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS LINE: Hurricanes -117; O/U: 5.5 Under -113.

It’s hard to put all of the blame on Hurricanes’ goaltender Petr Mrazek. Even though he did give up 11 goals through the first two games, it wasn't all on him. One would expect maybe a change in the nets, but that has yet to be seen. Curtis McElhinney owns a .947 save percentage in these playoffs and has won every game he’s played in, but will he get a chance to shine? He might just be what Carolina needs to get back into this series.

Carolina overcame a 2-0 series deficit against reigning Stanley Cup champion Washington in the opening round. They have shown they can come back. The team needs to make a statement that it can play with Boston.

The Bruins came from behind to win each of their first two series but they have outscored the Hurricanes 11-4. This has allowed them to extend their postseason winning streak to five games. Boston will look to maintain the series advantage by stealing a game in Carolina. Marcus Johansson has led the Bruins with a goal and three assists through the first two games of the series. It has been Boston’s depth that has given the Hurricanes so much difficulty.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

Perhaps the best sign for Boston in the Game 2 mauling was that its vaunted No. 1 unit contributed only two assists. The third line of Charlie Coyle, Marcus Johansson and Dalton Heinen combined for seven points. That boosted their totals to 11 goals and 17 assists in the playoffs. Krug and his fellow blue-liners did their part Sunday. They supplied three goals and three assists. Krug became the fifth Boston defenseman to register three assists in multiple games in the postseason. Boston is 4-for-9 on the power play versus Carolina. The squad has had 19 different players score in the playoffs, matching a franchise record.

The Hurricanes need to stay healthy and get some luck. Petr Mrazek was hurt in Game 2 of the second round against the New York Islanders. He did not return until the series opener against Boston. He said the injury and the long layoff were not factors in giving up 10 goals in the first two games. "I'm feeling good, no issue with that," Mrazek said. "I don't think it was that long a break, maybe nine or 10 days. I was feeling pretty good. I'm not going to look past, just look forward to the next one." Coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledged that he is contemplating a change in net for Game 3. That would mean a switch to McElhinney. He earned three wins by turning aside 71 of 75 shots in 7 1/2 periods against New York. F Teuvo Teravainen has scored four times in four games to lift his team-high total to seven goals.

The Dart Throw: Hurricanes 3, Bruins 1

NHL Playoffs Betting Odds & Trends

Boston Bruins
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games on the road
Boston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Carolina
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Carolina
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Carolina is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing Boston
Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

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NBA Playoffs: Trail Blazers at Warriors Game 1

Trail Blazers Face Uphill Challenge in Warriors

The matchup in this year’s Western Conference Finals between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors gets underway on Tuesday night with Game 1 of this best-of-seven clash. The Warriors are set as eight-point home favorites for the 9 p.m. tip on ESPN. BetAnySports has set the total line at 221 points, with Golden State favored by 7.5 on the point-spread.

The Trail Blazers finished the regular season at 53-29 straight-up to claim the No. 3 seed in the West. After eliminating Oklahoma City in five games, they needed the full seven games to get past the No. 2 Denver Nuggets in the conference semifinals. They covered as 5.5-point road underdogs in Sunday’s 100-96 series-clinching victory. The total stayed UNDER BetAnySports’ closing 211-point line after going OVER in five of the first six games against Denver.

C.J. McCollum scored a game-high 37 points in Sunday’s win while shooting 17-for-29 from the floor. Damian Lillard finished the game with 13 points after connecting on just three of his 17 shots from the field. He has been Portland’s leading scorer in the playoffs with an average of 28.4 points per game. This compares to a 25.8 scoring average during the regular season.

Golden State is back in the conference finals for the fifth time in a row after getting past Houston in six games as the top seed in the West. This followed a six-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round. The Warriors are 5-7 against the spread in those 12 games, including a 2-4 mark ATS on their home court. The total has gone OVER BetAnySports’ closing line in eight of those 12 games.

Kevin Durant
missed Game 6 of the Houston series with a calf injury and he remains
day-to-day for Game 1. Filling the void in that game was Stephen Curry with 33
points and Klay Thompson with 27 more. The Warriors went on to win 118-113
closing as 7.5-point road underdogs. They shot 49.4 percent from the field and
16-for-38 from three-point range. Golden State has averaged 118.1 PPG in the postseason.

Even if Durant cannot go on Tuesday night, I still like Golden State covering the eight points at home to win Game 1 both SU and ATS.

NBA Playoffs Betting Odds & Trends

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
Portland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Portland is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Portland's last 25 games when playing Golden State
Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Portland is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Portland is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Golden State

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Golden State's last 17 games at home
Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland
Golden State is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Portland
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Golden State's last 25 games when playing Portland
Golden State is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against Portland
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland
Golden State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Portland

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NHL Playoffs: Blues vs Sharks Game 2

Sharks Look to Go 2-0 on Blues

The St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks will meet on Monday when they at SAP Center at San Jose. They will be squaring off in game two of the Western Conference Finals series in the NHL Playoffs.

Logan Couture is used to shining under the bright lights of the postseason. He wasn't alone as the San Jose won the series opener of their the St. Louis. Couture and line-mates Timo Meier and Gustav Nyquist hope to ride the momentum of their eight-point performance into Game Two.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet, TVA LINE: Sharks -135; O/U: 5.5 -110.

Couture joined Meier with two goals and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over St. Louis. Couture leads the NHL in the playoffs in goals, with 11, and points, with 17. He is three tallies behind captain Joe Pavelski's franchise record set in 2016. His point total is a good distance behind the 30 he recorded in that playoff year. The Sharks improved to 7-2 at home during this postseason. They took advantage of 12 giveaways to hand the Blues their second loss in the last seven road contests. The Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, snapped an eight-game goal drought by scoring in the second period of the opener.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

The Blues' Jordan Binnington is a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. Why not, as it is on the strength of a sterling 24-5-1 run in the regular season. He did surrender five goals on 24 shots in the series opener. Jaden Schwartz set up defenseman Joel Edmundson's first-period goal to boost his point total to 12 in the playoffs. He only had 36 in the regular season. RW Vladimir Tarasenko's minus-3 rating in the series opener dropped him to minus-8. That is tied with Tampa Bay C Steven Stamkos for the worst in the playoffs. F Brayden Schenn has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight games and 11 of 14 in the playoffs.

The Sharks' Couture's 45 playoff goals trail only Washington captain Alex Ovechkin's 50. This is for the most since 2010. His double-digit goal totals in multiple postseasons made him the sixth active player with that distinction He joined Ovechkin, Jake Guentzel, Evgeni Malkin, Patrick Kane, Nikita Kucherov. Couture is only two playoff points shy of 100. Pavelski is one short of triple digits. Brent Burns, with 15 points, and Erik Karlsson, with 13, have combined for 28 points through the first 15 playoff games. That is the most for a defensive tandem since fellow former Norris Trophy recipients Paul Coffey (17) and Nicklas Lidstrom (15) accomplished the feat with Detroit in 1995.

The Dart Throw: Blues 3, Sharks 1

NHL Playoffs Betting Odds & Trends

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose

San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
San Jose is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games at home
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Jose's last 13 games at home
San Jose is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis home to San Jose Wednesday, May 15

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MLB Monday: Brewers vs Phillies

Run Stingy Phillies Take on Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies meet on Monday when at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have been stingy in their victories lately. They have only allowed a total of three runs in their last five wins. They look to continue recording wins and stymieing opponents during their seven-game homestand.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCS Philadelphia; LINE: Dodgers -150;O/U: 8 Over -115.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Freddy Peralta (2-1, 6.75 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (3-0, 4.57)

Philadelphia has won five of its last seven games. That includes the last two of its three-game series in Kansas City by a combined 13-1 score. J.T. Realmuto and Odubel Herrera each stroked two RBI's during a six-run fifth inning. Cole Irvin allowed one run and five hits. He also had five strikeouts over seven innings in his major-league debut. The Phillies cam away with a 6-1 victory yesterday. Milwaukee began its 10-game road trip with its seventh consecutive win. They then lost the final two games of its three-game series in Chicago. The BrewCrew had a 4-1 loss against the Cubs on Sunday. Jesus Aguilar drove in the Brewers' lone run and had his second two-hit performance of the year. He extended his hitting streak to six games and raise his batting average to .198.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

Milwaukee's Peralta will be making his sixth start of the season. it will be his first since May 2, when he was battered for nine runs, on eight hits and three walks over four innings. He gave up 6 earned runs in the loss to Colorado. The youngster performed much better in relief on Tuesday. He gave up three hits with two walks. He also had five strikeouts over five scoreless innings in the victory over Washington. Peralta, who is 1-0 despite yielding seven runs over 11 1/3 innings in two road starts this year, has never faced Philadelphia. Ryan Braun (hamstring) has been kept out of the starting lineup but appeared as a pinch-hitter in each of the team's last two games.

The Phillies, Nola looks to remain unbeaten through nine starts this season. He had his third consecutive strong outing Tuesday in St. Louis. The budding superstar recorded the victory allowing one run and three hits over six innings. That was the 3rd straight start he has only given up a run. Nola has yet to lose to Milwaukee. He has gone 3-0 with a 2.37 ERA in five career starts.

The Dart Throw: Phillies 5, Brewers 3

MLB Betting Odds & Trends

Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Milwaukee's last 23 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up:
Milwaukee at Philadelphia Tuesday, May 14

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NBA Bookie News: Durant Out for the Rest of Warriors-Rockets Series

Kevin Durant plays a vital role in the Warriors playoff run. However, it looks like Durant out for the rest of the Warriors series with the Rockets. In fact, the MRI scan showed a strained right calf. Coach Steve Kerr told his players that they need to pick up the slack to win over the Rockets in Game 6, which will end the series.

Kerr described Durant as the best player in the NBA playoffs. Now Durant out, other players will have the opportunity to show what they are capable of. Before his injury, Durant averaged 34.2 points in the playoffs.

Despite losing Durant in the third quarter of Game 5, the Warriors won the game 104-99 to get a 3-2 advantage over the Rockets. They only need one more game to move on to the next round. There were fears that Durant suffered from a more serious injury that will make Durant out for the rest of the playoffs. However, this remained speculations among pay per head operators.

Durant Out in Games 6 and 7

Durant will not travel with the team to Houston for game six. Instead, he will stay in the Bay Area to treat his injury. In fact, team doctors will reevaluate his injury next week. Kerr told bookie pay per head services providers that Durant had calf strain before and bounced back from it.

If the Warriors move to the next round, it is likely Durant can play if the initial diagnosis of the injury remained true. In the team’s back-to-back NBA title run, he earned the Finals MVP award.

Without Durant, the team will depend on Andre Iguodala and other reserves to contain the Rockets offense. If the Warriors win Game 5, they remain a good value to win the finals.

NHL Eastern Conference Finals Kick off

Hurricanes Playing Great Hockey as Eastern Conference Finals Start

The Eastern Conference Finals start tonight when the Boston Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes in a best-of-seven series. It’s the first time the Boston Bruins have made the Conference Finals since 2013. That is the last year they won the Stanley Cup as well. Carolina hasn’t made the Conference Finals since 2009 when they were swept by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Needless to say, it’s been a long time coming for these two fan bases to experience hockey this late in the playoffs. They should be ready for a old-time rivalry renewed.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS LINE: Bruins -148; O/U: 5.5 Under -141.

After sweeping the New York Islanders in the semifinals, the Hurricanes have been waiting to learn the outcome of the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets series. As a result, the Islanders haven’t played a game since May 3rd. They’ll be well rested when they step on the ice. Boston only wrapped up their series on Monday night and will have just two days’ rest prior to Game 1. Goaltender Tukka Rask was phenomenal against the Jackets. He posted a .948 save percentage in the series, including a shutout in Game 6.

This, That, and a Dart Throw

The Carolina Hurricanes once had a heated rivalry with the Boston Bruins. It goes way back to the days when the franchise was the Hartford Whalers. The red-hot Hurricanes, and their fans, will have more than ancient memories on their minds tonight. This also marks the first playoff matchup between the teams since Carolina's last trip to the postseason in 2009.

The Hurricanes won 21 of their final 30 games to earn the top wild card in the East. They may be underdogs to the second-seeded Bruins but they have rattled off six consecutive wins. They swept the New York Islanders after stunning defending Stanley Cup champion Washington in seven games. Boston finished tied for the second-highest point total entering the playoffs. They still had to come from behind in both series to wins. They took the final three games to oust Columbus in the second round after outlasting Toronto in seven games.

It may not be a controversy but Carolina has a decision to make in goal after Petr Mrazek was injured in Game 2 against the Islanders. He was replaced by backup Curtis McElhinney, who posted three wins with a 1.56 goals-against average and .947 save percentage. Mrazek said the injury was a non-issue after practicing fully on Monday and Tuesday. Coach Rod Brind'Amour noted that his main concern is to "make sure both guys are 100 percent. That obviously trumps everything." Defenseman Jaccob Slavin has 11 assists to lead Carolina in scoring. Teuvo Teravainen, Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho and Warren Foegele have nine points each in the playoffs. Aho torched Boston for four goals and seven points in the three regular-season meetings.

Boston features one of the more imposing top lines in the game. David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, have combined for 16 goals and 32 points in the postseason. The trio collected 10 points in winning two of three matchups against Carolina this season. The Bruins' fortunes will ride on Tuukka Rask, who recorded a .948 save percentage and 1.71 GAA versus Columbus. He capped the series with a 39-save shutout. D Charlie McAvoy will miss Game 1 while serving a one-game suspension for an illegal hit to the head.

The Dart Throw: Bruins 2, Hurricanes 1

NHL Eastern Conference Finals Betting Odds & Trends

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing Boston
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston

Boston Bruins
Boston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Carolina
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina

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