It looked like the Philadelphia Phillies were going to run away with the NLCS, up 2-0, but the Arizona Diamondbacks clawed their way back, tying the series at two games apiece. Tonight in Game 5 at Chase Field, the expected starters are Zack Wheeler for the Phillies and Zac Gallen for the D-backs. These two flamethrowers faced each other in Game 1, with Wheeler coming out on top. Wheeler is 2-0 in the postseason with a 2.37 ERA, a nasty WHIP of only 0.63, and is 6-3 lifetime against the Snakes with a 2.96 ERA. Gallen is 2-1 in the postseason with a 4.96 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP. Philadelphia has the edge in runs per game, run differential, batting average, hits and homers.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
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Wednesday MLB Pick
The Houston Astros might be down 2-0 in the ALCS to the Texas Rangers but they are still the champs and they have Dusty Baker calling the shots. Don’t throw the towel on them just yet. Tonight’s expected starters in Game 3 are Cristian Javier for the Stros and Max Scherzer for the Rangers. Javier is 1-0 in the postseason with a 0.00 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. Scherzer has shoulder issues and has not pitched since September 12th. This guy is 39 and not the force he once was. The last time Scherzer faced Houston, on Sept 9th, he was lit up, giving up 7 runs on 6 hits over just 3 innings of work, and the Astros went on to a 12-3 win. Houston will get to Max early and this one will be over.
TONIGHT’S PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS
Tuesday NHL Pick
The 1-1 Winnipeg Jets will be hosting the 0-1-1 Los Angeles Kings tonight at Canada Life Centre. The Jets are coming off a 6-4 home victory over a really good Florida Panthers team and they always bring their best for the home crowd.
TONIGHT’S PICK: WINNIPEG JETS
Monday MLB Pick
The Philadelphia Phillies are the best team in baseball and will take care of business tonight in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizen Bank Park. Tonight’s expected starter are Zack Wheeler for the Phillies and Zac Gallen for the Snakes. Both guys can deliver and that is a fact. In the postseason, Gallen is 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Wheeler is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA and a WHIP of only 0.69. Arizona has been winning games because of their base running but Philly has J.T. Realmuto behind the plate and he will put an end to that.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Sunday MLB Pick
For the first time ever in the postseason, the Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Game 1 of the ALCS. Verlander delivers in the postseason. Take the ‘Stros.
TONIGHT’S PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS
Saturday NHL Pick
The Boston Bruins were the best team in hockey last year by far but came up short. This year they lost a Bruin great, Patrice Bergeron, to retirement but they are still lethal and the rest of the league had better bring their A-game when they face the boys from Legends Way. Boston will be hosting the Nashville Predators tonight. The Bruins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings with the Preds and Nashville is 3-9 in their last 12 trips to TD Garden.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BOSTON BRUINS