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Las Vegas - If defense wins games then Chelsea should post a W against Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal. The Blues from London have been exceptionally STINGY since Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard. They have lost only twice since Tuchel was appointed on January 26, and have conceded just one goal in the last five games. ONE GOAL IN FIVE GAMES! C'MON! And in 11 Champions League matches, they have never allowed more than one goal in a game. However, Madrid has been fabulous the last few months, working on a 19 game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Since Chelsea managed to snag an all important away goal in a 1-1 draw over in Spain, it might just be a tight, take-no-chances effort from the home side in London. So, it'll be a light tickle on the Blues to win at +$120 and a couple of Euros on the draw after 90 minutes at +$230.

Back to Miami where we'll try the Marlins with Pablo Lopez over the D'backs. Don't hear too much about the Marlins, or, their pitching staff, but this kid Lopez is DEALING! Close your eyes and don't look at his 0-2 record, because it is VERY deceiving. Yea, he hasn't won a game yet, but check out his last three outings. How about 19 innings and 1 earned run for an invisible 0.47 ERA. And you can throw 18 Ks into that stew. Look across the field at Arizona's Luke Weaver and you're gonna find some UGLY. He has been rocked for 19 hits and 11 earned in his last three starts while working only 13 innings. Going fishing in Miami and you can BOOK IT!!!

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