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Philadelphia @ Portland 6:30 PM ET

Game# 731-732

Play On: Over 228.5 (5*)

Since returning from the COVID-19 shutdown the Portland Trailblazers have been red-hot offensively in their 5 games played. During that time, they have averaged scoring 123.2 points per game while shooting 48.0% and that includes making a superb 45.4% of its 3-point shot attempts. Portland will be playing with no rest on Sunday and they have gone over the total in all 6 games this season in that precise situation when there was a total of 229.5 or less.

Philadelphia has gone over the total in their last 5 against Western Conference teams and there was a substantial combined average of 244.0 points scored per game. The 76ers will be playing a Portland team which is allowing 115.6 points per game this season. Philadelphia is 18-6 over the total this season when playing against teams that allow 110.0 points or more per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Houston (Javier) @ Oakland (Lazardo) 4:10 PM ET

Game# 977-978

Play On: Oakland -1.5 (+130) (5*)

Oakland enters today riding an impressive 8-game win streak. Oakland starting pitcher Jesus Lazardo is the real deal. Since last season, he has appeared in 9 games including 1 start and collected a brilliant 1.90 ERA and 0.89 WHIP while striking out 28 in 28 2/3 innings pitched. The Oakland bullpen has been terrific thus far in 2020 evidenced by their 1.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP as a staff.

The Astros are currently on a 4-game losing streak. The Astros bullpen has a massive 2.03 WHIP over their last 7 games. Sunday will be the finale of a long 9-game road trip for Houston. Since the start of last season, they have gone a poor 8-15 in away games after playing 5 or more on the road. Bet on Oakland as a 5* run-line wager.

Indians (Bieber) @ White Sox (Giolito) 7:08 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: White Sox +140 (5*)

Lucas Giolito has bounced back nicely in his last 2 starts after having an awful 2020 debut. This will be Giolito’s first start of the season against Cleveland. Last season the White Sox hurler was 3-0 against Cleveland and did not allow an earned run over 20 2/3 innings pitched. Additionally, Giolito will be going up against a Cleveland team with a horrible .299 slugging percentage on the season. Since the start of last year, Giolito is a perfect 7-0 in his team starts versus American League teams with a slugging percentage of .400 or worse.

The Indians Shane Bieber has been outstanding during his first 3 starts of 2020 while recording a microscopic 0.83 ERA and striking out 35 batters in 21 2/3 innings pitched. However, this current White Sox roster has gone 18-60 (.300) with an impressive .927 OPS when facing Bieber. Bet on the White Sox for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Detroit @ Pittsburgh 1:35 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Detroit -135 (10*)

The Tigers have amassed 28 runs scored and 32 hits during the first 2 games of this series. The Tigers Spencer Turnbull has been solid in his first 2 starts of 2020 while posting a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. The Tigers bullpen has a more than respectable 3.19 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over their last 7 games. Detroit will be facing southpaw Steven Brault today. The Tigers have smacked 9 home runs in 3 games in which they faced left starters. Pittsburgh has gone 1-9 in their last 10 and their bullpen has been horrible this season. That is significant because Brault has last only 2.0 and 3.0 innings during his only 2 starts in 2020. Bet on Detroit for a 10* Top Play money line wager.