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BF

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Seattle ML

Nothing fancy. Just fits what I look for.

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BF

Wrong area

Should be NCAAF not NCAAB

Sorry guys, my bad.

***Mods, can you please relocate???*

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BF

Rarely play NCAAF.

That should be disclosed from the outset.

That said, I think NW with the +6.5 appeals here.

I wouldn't go crazy on it, but I'm having a bet.

GL if you play this game in any way.

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BF

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NBA

PHO @ SAC

SAC ML

Don't get cute with spreads.

This sets up for a home team win imo.

Vegas kept the loot with an undermanned Boston road win.

Phoenix aren't getting in the road of this matchup.

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BF

NBA

PHO @ SAC

SAC ML

Don't get cute with spreads.

This sets up for a home team win imo.

Vegas kept the loot with an undermanned Boston road win.

Phoenix aren't getting in the road of this matchup.

Cheers,

BF

Hahahaha 

I like that you think that +110 on the runline is chalk!!!

Granted, I didn't disclose the team total price of the Rays (which was slightly shaded to the over), but I figure that is up to the individual bettor to ascertain their risk on a game (if indeed they play at all)

I'm even happier that you're laughing at my write up. I am always open to feedback from a #FormerHighschoolDropout who can't interpret boxscores!!!!

7.33 runs last 3 games?!

Yeah, that has plenty of relevance when Patino, who started in the series opener which Oakland won 13-2, threw 13 pitches and was placed on the DL!!!!

You love hand picking your stats mixed with some recency bias!!!!!

What colour nail polish is McLanahan's girlfriend wearing? Should we compare ERAs when she wears that colour and Shane starts on a Wednesday???!!! Hahahaha.

Good luck FormerAthleteCurrentDouche, I hope your meaningless stats trump my writeup!!!!

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BF

Hey mate, thanks for stopping by.

I'll assume as a FormerAthlete you were too preoccupied with your sport than reading, because a cursory glance at the boxscores 5 games in had the A's scoring, in series order, 5 (in a loss) 2(L) and 4 (W). So not sure of the credibility of that statement regarding the runs.

I didn't think it needed stating, but the preseason odds had the A's at +6000 to win it all. They lost the opening series (albeit away) to Phillies 2-1 winning the dead rubber. Phillies are +3500. They are now playing the Rays (+1300 to win it all)  in game 3 of a 4 game series after conceding 9 runs yesterday facing TB's Opening Day starter.

I'd also be keen to know of those A's players who were part of the 22-10 v LHP stat you gave given guys like Seth Brown is a career .227 hitter in 375 ABs, Neuse is a career .220 hitter (127 ABs) and McKinney is a career .213 hitter in 648 ABs?

Teetering a bit too close to the Mendoza line for mine!

Cheers for stopping by and good luck with your plays.

BF

I don't typically play the runline on home favourites, but I am here. It may be lunacy, but I can't resist TB -1.5.

Both teams have played 5 games, and people can get over-enamoured with early season stats, but TB are top 5 in hitting thus far in terms of OPS and they have a superior bullpen. The TB hitters have a K:BB ratio of 46:20 v OAK 47:16. I like that disparity even this early in the season.

So to that end, despite the low total, I have effectively isolated the two starting pitchers.

Is there anything I trust less this far into the season than Oakland's offense despite yesterday's breakout? Yes, there is.

Frankie Montas' sinker in a dome.

I fully expect TB to hit him hard, and often.

Runs might be at a premium with a total so low, but that's not to say TB can't win a 6-1 or 5-2 type of game.

If you're averse to laying runs or are offput by the low total, you may like to take TB team total over 4 (as at time of writing with my book)

But let's swing for the fences early. It won't do any worse than me picking NYY and them being shut out against my Jays 

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BF

Manoah brilliant, extricated himself from a bases loaded jam and Cimber induced an inning-ending DP to keep the Yanks at Bay.

Apologies to those who tailed 

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BF

@Kazual12

 Hahahaha Yessssss!!!!

I'm not fond of the Yanks. Might be the last time I tip them and fade the Jays all year mate!

Enjoy the game and BOL!

Cheers for stopping by 

BF

Cheers gents 

Thanks for stopping by and good lick with your plays 

BF

Best of luck mah man Mac 

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BF

Taking Taillon and the Yankees here on the ML. This is a cheap price imo.

I typically avoid betting games involving my beloved Bluejays. I love watching them play, and it's easy to have a bias with your favourite team.

That said, I think this is a good spot to play the Yankees, who will be keen to make an early season statement against another division opponent after an arm wrestle opening home series against the Red Sox.

The Yanks are trending in the right way, and, despite the loss yesterday, 4-3, they did have 11 base hits.

As much as I like Manoah, I think the Yanks can generate enough productivity to hand it over to what seems, perennially, a strong bullpen.

Remembering that the Bluejays mowed down a 7 run deficit on opening day but they also blew a 6-1 lead yesterday to go down 12-6. A look ahead spot? Maybe. But New York figure to go much farther than the Rangers.

If Toronto win and I lose money, I can handle it. But I won't back them in this specific situation.

Yanks ML.

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BF

Thanks for stopping by guys. May you all have a profitable season 

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BF

Happy to ride the hot team here, the Mets, with Bassitt pitted against the inexperienced Adon.

Every game starts at 0-0, quite obviously, but 2 games in and the Mets will feel good about their play, out hitting and outscoring the Nats. Adon obviously has upside being the number 3 starter in the rotation, but I I can't have him in this spot stepping in front of a freight train.

Mets ML to take a 3-0 series lead.

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BF

4 early, finished with 5. 

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BF

Marcus Smart Over 6.5 assists

Smart has eclipsed this line in 4 of his last 5 starts, with hauls of 7, 13, and 7 against the T'wolves, Utah and Denver in game logs of 27, 27 and 29 minutes respectively, showing he is very efficient ball handler who can get his team good looks.

I expect more of that tonight as the Celtics will be keen to bounce back after an upset loss at home to Miami. Indiana have nothing to play for and are defensively inept, so with a line of +100 at my book, I am prepared to play.

Granted, there's the potential for a blow out win and the starters to sit late, but I'm not laying juice to find out.

Over 6.5 assists.

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BF