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 The Red Sox rolled to a fairly easy ALCS win over the Astros. The Dodgers had a much tougher task, having to win a game 7 on the road. The Dodgers were supposed to be the team with the inferior bullpen to the Brewers, but it turned out the LA pen is what carried them to the win. That plus some timely home runs in game seven. Some questionable managing by Brewers HC Counsel. Not sure why we saw Hader so early in game seven. Now we get the Red Sox and Dodgers. It isn't too often that we see Clayton Kershaw a dog, let alone a +1.40 dog. Sure, Kershaw pitched the final inning of game 7 and he's had less then a stellar postseason career. Still, there is lots of value here in game one with Kershaw this big a day. I'm taking LA in game one with their ace on the hill.

The Clippers have started the season at 2-1 both S/U and ATS. The Clippers opened the season with a loss at home to Denver, 98-107 and then have two straight on their home court against Oklahoma City and Houston. Gone are star offensive players like Griffin and Paul. Now, LA concentrates on defense as all the All-Stars have departed. While this team won't likely have aspirations of a NBA title, they should be decent. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are undefeated in two games, including covering the spread in both outings. They have also gone crazy scoring, with an average of 140 ppg and 120.5 ppg against. New Orleans beat Houston to start the year 131-112 and followed that with a win over Sacramento, 149-129. The Pelicans are 23-7 ATS their last 30 vs the Western Conference. They are also 19-7 ATS in their last 26 overall. The Pelicans have also covered 15 of the last 20 vs the Clipper in New Orleans. Don't see how LA can contain this high flying Pelicans team tonight. Play New Orleans.