Ray Monohan Sports Handicapper from Cappers Picks

Nationals +154

I’m going back to the well at Wrigley on Saturday. In Game 2 of the series we get RH Joe Ross (3-3, 5.48 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (11-7, 3.91). 

The Nationals took the series opener 9-3, Anibal Sanchez held Chicago to one hit in 8 1/3 innings. He hasn't taken a loss since May 10. Also Adam Eaton and Juan Soto homered to lead the Nats to the victory, this was their 10th win in the last 12 games - six of which have come by at least six runs. 

The Nationals are now 7-3 in the last 10 games on the road and are scoring 5.12 runs per game, 3.42 walks, 8.71 hits and 1.23 home runs. 

Some trends to consider. The Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win, and are 39-19 in their last 58 overall. Nationals win a close one on Saturday. 

Grab them as the underdog on the moneyline. Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

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San Francisco +120

Madison Bumgarner At plus money is a nice move here.

Bumgarner is having a solid year as he sits with an ERA of 3.72. While the Giants rotation and offense has been incredibly sketchy, he’s at least found some consistency this year. 

He’ll get the ball against Oakland, who he already beat once this season. On top of that, he’s 5-2 in his career and has pitched very well against them. 

This Oakland lineup has struggled against Bumgarner and it comes as no shock really. Bumgarner has consistently given San Francisco chances to win when he’s on the mound and today should be no different.

Some trends to note. Giants are 6-1 in Bumgarners last 7 starts, 4-0 in Bumgarners last 4 starts with 5 days of rest, and 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games.

Grab the plus money. Back San Francisco.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

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Florida -7

The Florida Gators have seen a resurgence in their program and the line has fallen down to -7 here. 

Feleipe Franks took over the QB reins last season and comes in off a big season. Franks threw for nearly 2500 yards 24 touchdowns last year, but the biggest thing for him was just his 6 interceptions. The Gators ball security was one of the best in the conference and even country and that will be a huge key heading into this year. 

Miami already has QB turmoil to deal with as Ohio State transfer Tate Martell comes in as the backup to start the season after transferring because he didn't have the starting job with the Buckeyes. Miami will go with a redshirt freshman now which should cause some issues with Florida's defense being the first go around.

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hurricanes are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games.

Back Florida.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

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Arizona vs. Hawaii Over 72.5

College Football kicks off Saturday and the late night matchup pins Arizona heading into Hawaii. 

Two very high powered offenses have a lot of expectations heading into this year and with that we should see plenty of scoring opportunities both ways here. 

Arizona returns quarterback Khalil Tate, who was bothered by an ankle injury last season. He is one of the best dual threat QBs in the NCAA and is at 100% entering the 2019 season. You'll see this offense run a lot of no huddle and work with a quick pace, certainly benefiting this Over.

As for Hawaii, they see Junior quarterback Cole McDonald come back after what was a phenomenal 2018. McDonald threw for 36 touchdowns and nearly 4000 yards last year and returns 2 of his main targets here in 2019.

Some trends to note. Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 vs. MWC. Over is 12-4 in Rainbow Warriors last 16 non-conference games.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

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