Ross Benjamin from RBWins Sports Handicapper Review

Cubs (Lester) @ Indians (Bauer) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 977-978

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

Both pitchers have displayed very good form over each of their previous 3 starts. Despite a poor performance during a 10-3 loss yesterday, the Indians bullpen has a shiny 2.66 ERA as a staff over its previous 7 games. Meanwhile, the Cubs bullpen has been brilliant during away games this season evidenced by a staff 1.55 ERA.

The Indians scored 2 and 3 runs in its last 2 games. Cleveland has gone under the total in all 7 games this season after scoring 3 runs or less in each of their last 2 outings. Cleveland is also 13-2 under the total during the past 2 seasons following a game in which they allowed 8 runs or more. Indians starter Trevor Bauer is 9-0 under the total in his career starts against NL Central teams.

The scheduled home plate umpire tonight is Lance Barksdale. He’s gone 40-21 under the total during the past 3 seasons when calling balls and strikes. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Boston (Rodriguez) @ Toronto (Sanchez) 7:07 PM ET

Game# 977-978

Play On: Boston -133 (5*)

Toronto right-hander Aaron Sanchez has made 2 career starts at home against Boston and posted a lofty 7.59 ERA. Sanchez has made 2 home starts this season and had an uninspiring 5.40 ERA and 1.63 WHIP during those outings.

The Boston starter Rodriguez has a stellar 2.25 ERA in 2 career starts at Toronto. The Red Sox southpaw pitcher has displayed very good form during his past 3 starts with a 3.45 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, and Boston was a perfect 3-0 in those games. Despite losing yesterday’s season opener, Boston has gone 13-6 during the past 3 seasons when playing at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Any MLB money line favorite of -110 or more with a starting pitcher that allowed 2 earned runs in each of his last 2 starts, and their bullpen has pitched a combined 4.0 innings or less through their last 3 games, resulted in those favorites going 55-14 (79.7%) during the past 5 seasons. The average money line for the favorite during those 69 games was -136.0. Bet on Boston for a 5* money line wager.

Washington @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

Game# 709-710

Play On: Over 215.5 (5*)

Washington has gone over the total in 4 straight as a road underdog and there were a combined 231.8 points scored per game. This will be Toronto’s 2nd game in 5 days, and they’ve gone 8-1 over this season when playing in that exact situation. Those 9 contests averaged a combined 230.5 points scored per game. Both teams have shot the ball extremely well throughout this series and each is better than 81% from the free throw line during the first 4 games.

Any home team (Toronto) with a total of 210.0 or greater that’s playing with same season double revenge, and is playing on exactly 2 days of rest, has seen those games go 60-26 (69.8%) during the past 5 seasons. There was a combined average of 221.9 scored per game during those 86 contests. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Cleveland 7:05 PM ET

Game# 711-712

Play On: Indiana +6.5 (10*)

Indiana has gone 9-2 ATS in its last 7 games as a road underdog, and that includes 2-0 ATS during the first 2 games of this series. As a matter of fact, the Pacers are 8-2 ATS in games played at Cleveland during the past 3 seasons. Indiana won the opening game of this series and has since lost 2 of the next 3. Indiana is a stellar 18-7 straight up this season after losing 2 of its last 3 games.

These teams have alternated wins during the first 4 games of this series. The last 3 games have been decided by 4 points or less. Bet on Indiana plus the points for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Oklahoma City 9:35 PM ET

Game# 715-716

Play On: Utah +4.0 (10*)

After winning the opening game of this series, Oklahoma City has lost 3 straight and now finds themselves on the brink of elimination. Their defeats in Games 3-4 in Utah both came by double-digit margins, and the last of which came by a score of 113-96. The Thunder are a dismal 5-20 ATS this season when playing with same season revenge.

Utah has gone an outstanding 32-7 in their last 39 game, and that includes 16-3 during its previous 19 on the road. The Jazz are 11-1 this season following 2 straight wins that came by 10 points or more, and they outscored those opponents by a decisive 15.1 points per contest. Utah is also 24-4 this season following 2 or more wins in a row.

Any team (Utah) that’s facing an opponent (OKC) which is playing with same season tripe revenge, and they allowed 105 points or more in their previous game played, resulted in those teams going 35-10 (77.8%) straight up since 1996. This NBA straight up betting angle takes on added value since it backs tonight’s underdog. Bet on Utah plus the points for a 10* Top Play wager.