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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Calvin King
[1%] Free Play on A De Minaur -125
Ricky Tran
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Stephen Nover
It is probably fitting that the Nationals are 25-25 given that they lead the majors in runs per game averaging 5.5, while having the worst pitching and fielding in the league. Washington gives up an average of five runs per game and has committed the most errors.
It is also why the Nationals have gone Over a staggering 68 percent of the time this year. The Nationals are averaging eight runs per game during their last five games.
The Mets are 7-1-1 to the OVER in their last nine games. They are averaging 7.0 runs per game during this time frame.
Superstar Juan Soto is helping spark the Mets offense with five homers in his last seven games. He has been deadly against Washington, his former team, with 12 home runs and 26 RBI's in 35 career games.
The pitching matchup is David Peterson, who has been ineffective this season with a 5.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, against Cade Cavalli, who has a 4.05 ERA and 1.54 WHIP.
The Mets' bullpen is overworked, while Washington's relievers have the fifth highest ERA at 4.95.
I see no reason why each of these teams shouldn't score at least four runs. So I am going to ride the Over.
(Editor's note: Stephen Nover is having a winning baseball season, is 38-25 on his last 63 NBA premium/free plays and 39-21-2 on his last 62 NHL premium/free plays with a Max Unit NHL Totals play heading up his Thursday card. Take advantage of Stephen's winning records and elite analysis.)
Info Plays
1* FREE INFO PLAY Pirates vs Cardinals over 7½ -118
Steve Janus
1* Free Sharp Play on Braves -135
Rob Vinciletti
THURSDAY HEADLINES INCLUDE the RARE 6* TRIPLE PERFECT NBA PLAYOFF PAYOFF and Rob/s 2X PERFECT WNBA GAME OF THE MONTH--15-6 RUN
The NHL Comp play is on Carolina at 8 eastern. The Canes are a bit pricey here but they do apply to two nice systems. First we are looking at Round 3 or later home favorites with 8 or more days rest as these teams are perfect since 2007 and then we looked at Playoff home favorites that are the 1 seed and have home favored loss revenge in round 2 or later, Also perfect since 2004. Montreal is off a grueling 7 game series with Buffalo and cashed nice for us on the road in game 7. However the Canes have a big rest advantage and triple revenge from this season. Look for Carolina to get game one. GL Rob V-
ProSportsPicks
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