Bobby Conn

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on 76ers/Magic over206½ -109

The NBA regular season is rapidly approaching, and both the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0) and Orlando Magic (3-1) will be finetuning their squads in a contest against one another. The over/under is set at 206.5 points.

Philly has won both its preseason games thus far, taking down Guangzhou 144-86 before defeating Charlotte 100-87. On average, the 76ers have scored 122 points per game in the preseason.

Against the Hornets, Josh Richardson and Tobias Harris led the way. Richardson had 18 points, four assists, and three blocks in 25 minutes, and Harris had 16 points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes. Al Horford added another 11 points and nine rebounds.

The Magic scored at least 115 in their first two exhibition games before beating Atlanta 97-88 and losing to Boston 100-75. On average, Orlando is scoring 109 points per game through four games.

Terrance Ross has been a standout player for the Magic in the preseason, and the game against the Celtics was no exception. While all five starters failed to reach double-digit points, Ross scored 21 points and earned a plus/minus of +10.

50* Powerhouse Play on Bulls/Raptors under224½ -109

The Bulls (0-3) have failed to earn a win in any one of their three preseason contests this far, but have another chance this evening when they go on the road to take on the Raptors (1-1). The over/under is set a 224.5 points.

Although Chicago is yet to finish a game as the victors, they’ve scored 112 points or more in two of their three games. Only a 105-87 loss to Indiana has kept the Bulls from triple digits.

In that loss to the Pacers, guard Coby White was the most prolific offensive player by a wide margin. With 24 points on 10-of-22 from the field and 4-of-9 from three, White led all scorers. White also managed to snag eight rebounds in his 30 minutes on the floor.

The Raptors have played Houston twice in this preseason. In both games – a 134-129 win and a 118-111 loss – Toronto has easily reached triple digits.

In the loss, four Raptors starters reach double-digit points. With five three-pointers, Norman Powell led the team with 22 points in just 22 minutes. Fred VanVleet earned a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists from the point guard position.

Pascal Siakam added another 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, and Serge Ibaka added 12 points and eight boards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sharks -115

The San Jose Sharks (1-4-0, 2 points) are looking up at every other team in the Pacific Division. Tonight, they’ll be hosting the middle-of-the-division Calgary Flames (2-2-1, 5 points) with a chance to move up the list.

The Flames have alternated wins and losses throughout their first five games, most recently falling 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. On average, Calgary is scoring 2.60 goals per game while allowing 3.40 goals per game.

Saving just 155 of 171 shots faced, Flames goaltender David Rittich has a save percentage of .906%. Thus far, Rittich has played in every game.

Left winger Johnny Gaudreau continues to lead the Flames offensively. In addition to being tied with Matthew Tkachuk with a team-best four assists, Gaudreau is tops on the team with three goals and seven points.

After four straight losses to open the 2019-20 season, San Jose earned their first win in a 5-4 contest against the Blackhawks in their most recent contest. On average, the Sharks are scoring 2.00 goals per game while allowing 4.20 goals per game.

Both Martin Jones and Aaron Dell have played in goal for San Jose. Dell has been the better of the two, saving 61 of 69 shots for a save percentage of .884.

Defenseman Brent Burns leads the Sharks with two goals, three assists, and five total points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees +148

It was a dominant performance by the Yankees (103-59) in Game 1 of the ALCS, but the Astros (107-55) are sending out one of the game’s best pitchers when these two clubs match up for Game 2 this evening.

New York’s flawless postseason run extended into the second round when they erupted for seven runs while holding Houston scoreless. Gleybor Torres was the MVP of the game, batting in five runs on a 3-for-5 performance that included a solo shot.

Perhaps the most surprising part of the game was New York’s ability to hold a good Astros lineup to no runs.

Hoping to blank Houston again, the Yankees will send out left-hander James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) to start. In his first postseason outing, Paxton allowed three runs while striking out eight batters in 4 2/3 innings. In a June outing against the Astros, Paxton allowed just one run.

For Houston, ace Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) is scheduled to start. Verlander holds a 2.92 ERA in the playoffs while wearing an Astros jersey, but he only lasted 3 2/3 innings in his last outing against the Rays on short rest.

1* Free Play on Redskins/Dolphins under43 -110

Two of the worst teams in football are set to face off when the winless Redskins (0-5) go into Miami to take on the winless Dolphins (0-4). The over/under is set at 43 points.

In addition to losing three division games through Week 5 of the season, Washington also just lost its head coach, Jon Gruden. Most recently, the Redskins were hammered 33-7 by the Patriots. On average, the Redskins are scoring 15 points per game on 308 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 421 yards.

The Dolphins are tied with the Jets for last in the AFC East, and have allowed 163 points while putting up just 26 of their own through four games. On average, Miami is scoring seven points per game on just 248 yards of offense while allowing 41 points per game on 477 yards.

For the first time all year, Washington is favored in this matchup, but they’re going up against a Dolphins team coming off a bye week.

This game features the two worst running games in football, with Miami dead last. Washington’s leading rusher, Adrian Peterson, has gone for just 108 yards and a TD on 40 carries. For the Dolphins, Kenyan Drake has rushed for 113 yards on 31 carries.

Combined, Washington and Miami have scored just 22 points per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Seahawks/Browns over46 -110

With just one loss so far this season, the Seahawks (4-1) will head into Cleveland to take on the  Browns (2-3) on Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 46 points.

It’s been an impressive start to the season for a Seattle team that’s only lost to New Orleans. The Seahawks are coming off back-to-back victories over the Cardinals and Rams, leaving them trailing only the undefeated 49ers in the NFC West.

On average, the Seahawks are scoring 27 points per game on 404 yards of offense behind the arm of MVP-candidate Russell Wilsons, while allowing 24 points per game on 363 yards.

In the first five games of the 2019 NFL season, Wilson has thrown for 1,400 yards with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions – the first QB to do so in the Super Bowl era.

After an offseason full of hype, the Browns have failed to string together a pair of wins in the first five weeks of the season. Most recently, Cleveland was drubbed on Monday Night Football in a 31-3 loss to San Francisco.

On average, the Browns are scoring 18 points per game on 365 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 379 yards.

Baker Mayfield is carrying a dreadful touchdown-to-interception ratio into this matchup. Mayfield has thrown for 1,247 yards, four touchdowns, and eight picks.