Doc’s Sports

7 Unit Play. Take #955 Arizona +100 over Chicago (7:40p.m., Thursday, May 19  MLBN) The Snakes have been struggling at the moment having lost 6 straight games, but they have the right person on the mound to turn the tide. Zac Gallen has made 6 starts this season and is 2-0 with a 1.05 E.R.A. and a WHIP of 0.67. He faced the Cubs last week and pitched 6 innings and allowed just 1 earned run. I have no confidence in Marcus Stroman to consistently get batters out. He pitched well in his last start but has been hit hard numerous times this season. Chicago is 10-28 in their last 38 home games against right handed starters.

Game 1 went to overtime and sent us a message that this series might be a close one even though the Avs won the game. But, including that game, St. Louis would have covered the puckline in three of the last four meetings. We expect another close one here, and this looks to be a low-scoring series, so getting a nice price on the puckline offers some real nice value.

We will give Boston a mulligan for their Game 1 performance. They didn’t come to play, and two starters being out did not help. Smart should be back tonight, and he will help on both ends of the court. This team is well coached and very talented. And they will be able to make the necessary adjustments, especially on the defensive end. We think they have a great chance to win outright here in a low-scoring affair.