The yankees lost yesterday even with their ace pitcher German on the mount. The 72-53 A's are hot, but the 83-44 Yanks should not have a problem this match. Today the Yankees face Mike Fiers, the second lowest ERA (2.52) in the AL. Problem is Yankees like to hit, they like to hit dingers. Yesterday even though they made some HR they porbably went unsatisfied, beware of yankees bat tonight. The Yankees will probably loose some runs against the A's, Happ is pitching and he has a high ERA. But the amount of runs lost will be much less than the amounts of runs gained. I just feel sorry for Fiers that after his impressive year, his ERA is going to be affected by this match. Yankees have something to prove tonight, give the A's a little taste of what to expect from the Postseason which is just a month away.

Shapovalov is in shape, hes proved everyone he has been playing extremly good tennis. The 20 year old finds himself an even younger player Kecmanovic (19). Shapovalov has much more experience in the ATP, this will definetly be in Shapos favor. Miomir has been playing extremley well lately, last week he made it to the round of 16 after beating Zverev. Shapovalov has not been so good lately, he lost in 2nd round in cinncinati last week vs Poullie, and hes record this years has not been up to the expectations. 1 week before the US open Shapo is trying to make a comeback and today he will start by advancing to the Quarter Finals. Odds are in Shapos favor and in this match I believe they are correct.

Pablo Carreno Busta will take this one. Here is why. Even though this two have already met each other this year and Sonego took the match in two sets (grass), Pablo Carreno Busta is playing better tennis latley. Pablo has found some form lately, he managed to make 3rd round in Cinncinati last week where he lost vs Novak Djokovic. Lets also remember Pablo is a former US OPEN semifinalist, this means Pablo is good in hard courts. Pablo comes from a tough match where he had to work hard to beat Copil in 3 sets, Lorenzo comes from an easier match where he only lost 5 games. But Lorenzo will face a tougher player today. Lorenzo is an extremly consistent player, he also has really good court coverage. The Spaniard has this too, but Pablo has more dictation and stepping in courage. Lets hope this proves the difference.

Rublev comes from one of his best weeks in Cinncinati last week, tournament in which he beat Federer and later on lost the final vs an unstopable Medvedev. Andrey Rublev looks confindent this week, he has been playing extremly good tennis, his game is on point. Rublev looked dominant in his past game where he beat Albert Ramos Vinolas in 3 sets. On the other side we have Sam Querrey, he is expected to win the tournament. The problem is that his numbers show his struggle this season in hard courts. Querrey has amazing stats in GRASS courts, but on hard courts he is 7-7 which is not the stat the predicted champion will have. Querrey big serve and powerfull forehand worked perfectly in his last match, but I think Rublev has the power and confidence to control Querry's strenghts, but also to expose his lack of mobility. Querrey might find himself in a pickle today, Rublev takes this match in 2 sets.

Francis Tiafoe has not been in the greatest shape since his amazing Australian Open Debut this season where he managed to make the quarter finals. Tiafoe made it to the round of 16 becuase he's opponent, Jeremy Chardy, retired yesterday when trailing 4-2 in the first set. Tiafoe is cold, he didn't had a chance to play yesterday. On the other side Filip Krajinovic went on a massive brawl vs Tomas Berdych. The 27 year old made the round of 16 only by beating Berdych in 3 sets, match where Krajinovic hit the ball extremley well, if he can continue to deliver the court like he did yesterday the serbian should have no trouble winning this match and advancing to the Quarter Finals.

Its a risky bet, Tigres is the actual Liga MX champion and the are hot. Problem is they had a slight slip this weekend, Tigres tied vs Atletico San Luis. On the other side america has been dominant through the league with a 4-1-0 record. Tigres does have a better squad, including their amazinig stricker Andre Pierre Gignac. America has been selling their star players to european teams, which is perfect because they are gaining lots of money. Money which got them Paco Memo Ochoa, Mexico´s best goalkeeper who's debut is tonight. Also America has Guido Pizarro and Bruno Valdez, both are in form and playing the best football of their life. Leagues cup is a new tournament, both teams are adicted to trophies. Definetly the best two teams in Mexico. They have 2 matches in one week, today and saturday. Both games in Monterrey, Tigres house. America is winning one at least, why not this one.

 

Tomas Berdych first won in a while vs Andrea Seppi in the first round is definetly something we should look forward too. Berdych has been injured for the past year, even though he played Wimbledon, he was not ready for it. But now, Tomas is fit, hes looking to win more and more, for the love of tennis. When healthy, Tomas berdych is dangerous, in his first three tournaments of the year Tomas finished runner up in Doha, reached the fourth round in the australian open and reached the semifinal in Montpellier, tornament in which he beat Filip Krajinovic, todays rival. Berdych will defeat the 27 year old with a 55/59 record. Just like he did in Montpellier Quarter Final where Berdych took the match 7-6, 6-7, 7-5.

APOEL wants a Champions league spot. They will go out there today and literally play their souls out at home. The problem APOEL Nicosia have is the team they are playing against. APOEL has taken out Quarabag (Azerbaijan best team) in the past qualification round. Even after loosing at home APOEL took the game away in Azerbaijan. Today is different, today APOEL is playing the champions league semi finalist. APOEL can’t afford to loose at home because next match in Amsterdam will be really really tough! But AJAX, even though their squad is completely different from last year, is still a great team. I believe that AJAX will not pressure as bad because they don’t mind having to win at home, APOEL on the other side, won’t risk loosing which is why they will be conservative. The tie may seem risky, but from my perspective it’s more than possible.

7/10 stakes 

Rublev comes from loosing a quick quarter final vs the Western and Southern open champion Medvedev. Rublev has been playing great tennis. Fabiano is a great match up although today Rublev is winning in two sets as he prepares for he’s best action in the US OPEN. 

Rublev comes from loosing a quick quarter final vs the Western and Southern open champion Medvedev. Rublev has been playing great tennis. Fabiano is a great match up although today Rublev is winning in two sets as he prepares for he’s best action in the US OPEN. 

Shapovalov comes from a tough match vs Portuguese player Sousa. Shapo camed from a 0-1 set deficit to win 2-1 in sets. Pouille won in two sets in his first round vs the American Kudla on Monday and has had Tuesday to rest and recover. Pouille playa close to the base line, this will cause difficulties on Shapovalov who likes to play from deep court with long wind-ups on his shots. Pouille will take this match in 2 sets. 

Potros UAEM is the team that plays the worst football in Mexico. The thing they have is that they kill the match vibe. By this I mean that they only kick the ball to the other side when the opposing team is attacking. They hope to score in a stopped ball, free kick or corner. If pumas does win it’s by one goal only. Potros will try to hold the tie or not receive more than one goal. 

Ok, lets be honest. The dodgers will probably take this game. LAD is the best team in baseball right now, they have the best record, their bats are extremly hot and their pitching is on point. The situation is, in todays matchup the starting pitcher for the dodgers is Dustin May. May is a 21 year old rookie who just has two starts for the LAD, during this starts he has under performed. The first start he had vs the cardinals was not that bad, 5 H 1 ER and 7 SO. The second start was vs the Padres were he performed 9 H, 3 ER and 3 SO. Its not that bad, but today the marlins have nothing to loose. They are last place in their division, they are playing at home vs the best team in the league and they for sure want to have fun out there. Miami is looking to find some good hits and maybe some home runs today in the first game of the series vs the dodgers. If they happen to find a single win or are even close to a win they will be more than satisfied. Marlins pitcher Yamamoto has also nothing to loose, he is facing one of the most difficult line-ups in the league and the hottest batter (Cody Bellinger), today Jordan Yamamoto has something to prove to the league.

Roger Federer will probably take this match. Roger has had a good break after he's devastating loss vs Novak in Wimbledon Final. We are talking about ROGER FEDERER, the greatest tennis player ever. Even though he is 38 years old and Juan Ignacio Lodero is 13 years younger, Federer will take this match and advance to the 3R. But, Juan Ignacio Lodero is going to WIN one set. You may consider this to be a risky bet, Juan Ignacio Lodero game has been good, he hardly lets his games go that easy. Lodero played Nadal in roland garros and managed to take a set from him. This is R2, Roger will be relaxed, but he will win. On the other side Lodero will play his heart out. The latin american will win a set, either the first or the second, but he will win a set.

Roberto Bautista is having a great year. He made it to the semifinal in wimbledon this year where he fell vs Novak. Its certainly a different scenario today. This match is vs Polonian youngster Hubert Hurzak. The polonian has a good record vs high seeds, also has a 12-9 record in hard courts this year. Hubert is definetly motivated to win R1 of the Cincinnati ATP 1000. The problem is Roberto is not going to let this one go. Only by stats Roberto has the advantage, the number 11 seeded spaniard has an incredible 17-5 record in hard courts this year, besides he has a 29-12 record vs Right handers, the polonian has a 14-17 record vs right handers. There is a 9 year difference between the players, this match will go towards Roberto becuse of experience, because of momentum.

Nick Kyrgos comes from winning the citi open. Hard courts is one of his bigger strenghts. On the other side, Lorenzo has little experiencie on hard courts. Kyrgos dominant game will take over Lorenzo Sonego in Cincinnati Open round 1. Kyrgos is looking to take his game to the final rounds of the Cincinnati Open.

This bet is simple, we are talking about the best team in the league Astros vs the I don’t have a chance of making the post season White Sox. Lets all state the fact that the Astros are 34-26 on the road while the White Sox have a 28-30 home record. The simple matchup should give you all the information to bet on the Astros. But lets talk about their pitching. For the Astros we have Zack Greinke, he´s been pretty good this year, coming from Arizona Greinke is trying to prove he is in the same level as Houston´s Ace pitchers like Cole or Verlander. 3.04 ERA and a 11-4 record is impressive. For the White Sox we have Dylan Cease, 6.00 ERA and 2-4 record. The Astros Bat is hot right now, they will definetly score many runs, if Greinke delivers, this will be a blowout. During the 2019 MLB season the Astros and White Sox matchup is tied 2-2, White Sox have scored 14 runs and only received 12 vs the Astros. Today this tie breaks, Houston takes the lead.

It’s a no doubter. Even though it’s a Liga Mx game and anything could happen, the undefeated Sanford will surely win at home vs the 1 loss 1 tie Puebla. Puebla is still looking for their first win this season, but santos will not fall for it. Santos will definitely score some goals with their amazing attackers Furch and Brian Lozano. Don’t doubt on putting your money on them. 

The Philadelphia Phillies are only 8 games away from the Atlanta Braves, they are in a desperate need of a winning streak. But lets see the smaller picture; the Phillies can´t let this 3 game series @ San Francisco escape from their hand. The Phillies have a 4-6 record in august. If they want the smallest chance of making the playoffs, they have to start getting wins soon. Today is the perfect scenario to get a win, 8-8 and 4.41 ERA pitcher Jake Arrieta will take the mount today for the Phillies, only 2 starts ago he played the Giants where the Phillies won 10-2 where Jake pitched 4.0 innings and only received 4 hits and 2 runs. The Giants are not good this year, they already won 1 game this series, which is more than I expected. The Phillies will take this game and 3 game series today.

Los Angeles Dodger will win this game by 2 runs or more. Here is why:
This season Dodgers have a 9-5 winning record vs the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers also have a 31-25 away record, meanwhile the D-Backs have a 27-28 home record. Although its almost a .500 home record, it will probably just lower this match vs the NL best team. If we talk about pitching, Dodgers clearly have the advantage. The matchup is Mike Leake (Dbacks), its only he´s second game in arizona. In his past game he got 11 hits and 3 runs. Leake has a 4.24 ERA. On the other side there is Hyun-jin Ryu (Dodgers), one of the best pitchers in the league right now. Ryu has a 1.53 ERA and has only recieved 2 earned runs in the past 3 games.

Although both teams have won the series they have played this month, I belive the dodgers have the advantage today. They are superior pitching and batting wise. Yesterdays 4-0 blowout was just a small taste of what will happen today.