Sports Handicapper Ray Monohan's Picks & Predictions

Blue Jays -126

The Jays are worth a move in this one on Wednesday. Toronto will throw Chris Bassitt in this one, who needs to step up. He’s supposed to be one of the best in this rotation and is yet to prove that in 2024. Erase the last home outing against LA and he’s pitched well at home overall. He’s shut down the Yanks and Mariners in Toronto and will look to hold this Royals lineup down that can be over aggressive at times. This is a good spot for him and the Jays to take the series at home on Wednesday.

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Brewers +108

It was fight night on the diamond on Tuesday where the Brewers and Rays saw the benches clear and punches being thrown. After a Brewers win, these two teams will play the rubber match on Wednesday, with Milwaukee having the value. Milwaukee sends out Colin Rea, who comes in off his worst outing of the year where he still managed to go 6.0 innings. Still, he’s off to a great start and boasts an ERA of just 3.25. He’s allowed 1 run or less in 3 of his 5 outings and he should find a lot of success against an inconsistent Rays lineup here. Milwaukee meanwhile should provide him some support here offensively too. They will go up against Zach Eflin, who has struggled out of the gates. He let up 4 runs to the White Sox in his latest outing and Milwaukee should make him work here. This is a good spot to fade him as the Brewers need a series win.

Wednesday 7* MLB ML Play

Mavs -3

The Mavs are the move here in Game 5 as the series is once again evened up. One thing that’s been noticed in this series is neither team really has taken control yet. We haven’t seen the Mavs look their best and this is the kind of game where Doncic can step up in a big way. He has struggled at times through the first 4 games and this is the moment where he starts to impose his will. The Clippers are once again shorthanded without Leonard and they nearly blew a 31 point lead in Game 4. Had they not got off to their incredible start, things may be different for them coming into Game 5. Dallas has proven they can win on the road and this is going to be a game where they want to get out much better obviously. This will be the Irving and Doncic show as these two have stepped up on many occasions in big time moments. Look for Dallas to control the tempo and dictate the pace in this one as they’re the better team top to bottom. There’s good value on the visitors here.

Wednesday 9* NBA ATS Play

UNDER 5.5

We’re on the Under here in Game 5 as these two teams have played to a 2-2 tie through 4 games. This has been a series where the road team has won in all 4 instances and it’s been a very tightly contested game each time. Vegas has struggled to create good looks at times, as they have had issues trying to crack this Dallas defense. The Stars are one of the best at clearing the zone and they won’t give up many 2nd chances on net. Dallas also isn’t super aggressive in the offensive zone either. Vegas has been able to play a similar style defense and their focus is to clear the zone without allowing multiple chances on net. This is the kind of game that will move tightly played as neither side will want to make the early mistake. Given the tied series, look for both teams to be conservative and for this to be lower scoring throughout.

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