Houston Astros on the run line.

Double Play release.

Game 915.

1:07 PM PST/4:0 7 PM EST.

A lot of people out there are shocked that Houston has climbed to second place in the AL West, just three-games behind Texas. But don’t forget that is the team that was picked to run away with the Division and once again be a true American League competitor. They struggled in the first portion of this campaign. But they have turned it on recently, winning 13 of their last 16 outings. The Oakland A’s are without question the worst team in baseball. With a winning percentage of .185 and the record of 10-44, this team is horrible. They are currently on a 10-game losing streak. Two of those losses, the most recent two, were in Games 1 and 2 of this series, being outscored by Houston, 11-5. They have been dominated by the Astros, losing six straight, which does include all five meetings this season. By the way folks, only one of those games were separated by one single run. Javier and Medina are scheduled here today. The Houston right-hander is 5-1 with a 3.07 ERA on the campaign. He is also unbeaten in four starts in May, going 3-0 with a 2.52 ERA, striking out 29 batters in 25 innings pitched. The Oakland right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.45 ERA in 2023. The Astros have taken 19 of their last 26 meetings over the A’s, eight of their last nine games played following a win, 13 of their last 16 games played 0on grass, and 36 of their last 52 games played on the road. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 901.

11:10 AM PST/2:10 PM EST.

Winners of three in a row and eight of their last 10, San Francisco is starting to heat up. They sit just 4.5-games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, in third place. To say they have dominated Milwaukee would be an understatement. This season they have faced the Brewers six times, taking five of the six contests. Speaking of Milwaukee, they still own the top-spot in the Central, but by just a half-game. They have dropped three in a row and seven of their last 10. Today’s scheduled starters are Cobb and Rea. The Giants right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA on the campaign. And in four starts in his career against the Brewers, he is 2-1 with a 0.64 ERA. The Milwaukee right-hander is just 1-3 with a 4.71 ERA in 2023. The Brewers offense, or I should say lack of offense, has been hurting this team badly. They have accounted for just two runs during this series, being outscored by us combined 23-2. San Francisco has won five of their last six games played on the road, 19 of their last 26 games played against the NL Central, and nine of their last 10 games played versus right-handed starters. Take the Giants. Thank you.

Heat/Celtics OVER.

Games 509/510.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

I think we all get the fact that this Game 7 matchup, we will see a very competitive contest. Having said that, do we really think that the odds makers are not looking to trap us here? With a total set of 203, it is by far the lowest total set in this series. Just FYI, my friends, every single game in this series would have gone over a total set at 203. Let’s forget about the fact that five of their last six meetings between these two Eastern Conference rivals played in Boston have gone over the total. Let’s forget about the fact that 10 of Miami’s last 12 games played on the road have gone over and 16 of their last 22 overall games have gone over the total. Let’s furthermore forget about the fact that 12 of the Celtics last 17 games played on one days rest have gone over the total and 11 of their last 16 games played overall have also gone over the total. My friends, these are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and moreover in the entire NBA. And yes, both play very good defensive basketball. But I think we can all agree that both teams want to win this Game 7. We are going to see the best from both squads offensively, as well as some very good input from both benches. Take the over. Thank you.

Miami Heat.

Crash The Boards Play.

Game 509.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

It’s no secret that Miami took the first three games of this series, only to drop Games 4, 5, and 6. Game 6, we did see Jimmy Butler and company come to life, playing a lot more competitively than the two previous matchups. We all know the statistics that in 150 times teams were down 3-0, never, and I mean never has a team come back to win a seven-game series. Miami doesn’t want to be the butt of all jokes my friends. I expect them to come in here very competitively, fight for every loose ball, and crash the boards like they did in the first few meetings of this round. On the other side of the spectrum, the Heat can also make history themselves. They can be only the second team in the ever to make the NBA Finals as the number eight seed. If you recall, games 1 and 2 of this Eastern Conference Finals series were played at the TD Garden and Miami won both. They have also covered 15 of their last 21 meetings played in Boston, 11 of their last 15 games played on one days rest, five of their last seven games played following a straight up loss, five of their last seven games played on the road, and 11 of their last 15 games played overall. Take the points with the Heat. Thank you.