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
Friday NCAA Football Pick
Two 4-1 AAC foes will go at it tonight when the Memphis Tigers host the Tulane Green Wave. The Tigers are a home dog in this one, currently getting 5 points. Memphis can move the ball, both through the air and on the ground. They are averaging 36 points per game as opposed to Tulane’s 29. The Green Wave have major issues with turnovers and red zone efficiency which Memphis will be able to take advantage of. The Tigers are 3-0 at home and getting points? Worth considering.
TONIGHT’S PICK: MEMPHIS TIGERS +5
Thursday MLB Pick
The Philadelphia Phillies are clicking and playing with confidence. With a win tonight against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park, they will advance to the NLCS to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Phillies pounded the Braves last night, blowing them out 10-2, and have outscored Atlanta 17-7 over the first 3 games. Tonight’s expected starters will be a rematch of Game 1, with Spencer Strider getting the nod for Atlanta and Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia. Strider was sharp as usual in Game 1, allowing 1 run on 5 hits over 7 innings, but 1 run is all the Phillies needed. His counterpart, Ranger Suárez, pitched 3-2/3 innings, allowing just 1 hit and no runs, and Philadelphia went on to a 3-0 shutout win. We know Citizens Bank Park is going to be electric. Bryce Harper is playing like the superstar that he is and always brings his A-game to the postseason, especially against Atlanta. The last thing the Phillies want to do is to head to Truist Park for Game 5.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES