Streak for the Cash Picks for Thursday, April 18

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We had a pretty good day yesterday, going 14 - 8 overall.  There were a couple of ones that were classic SFTC endings that just happened to go our way.  An example was that Peru held on for a draw against Mexico despite several great scoring chances for Mexico.  These kind of results are what makes this game so fun and so frustrating at the same time!

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As a word of caution, I feel pretty confident about our top stash pick, but I probably wouldn't pick it with a streak of higher than 12.  The props marked with a * are also featured on Streak It Up. 

Our top "stash" pick:

1. MLB:  Adam Wainwright

Our picks for all props:

1. Golf:  Jason Day
• The tie option used to be money on these 9 hole props.  That has not been the case lately.  Jason Day had a great Master's tournament, coming in third I believe.  Simpson really struggled.  Day should take this prop, but I wouldn't be super surprised if the tie option ended up winning.
• Confidence: 60%
2. Soccer:  Skarbovik Win or Draw
• I must warn you that I know absolutely nothing about Norweigan soccer.  But then again, who does?  If you do, you're welcome to post on our blog anytime.  From the research I found, the draw option seems like the best option.  The odds are pretty much even, these teams have not played each other since 2002, and they both seem to do one thing well: lose soccer matches.  They only have one win and one draw between them in each team's last 5 games.
• Confidence: 40%
3. Golf:  Matt Kuchar
• Kuchar is the better golfer, and on the first round, I think Kuchar will come out stronger.  Dufner seems to struggle in the first rounds of tournaments.
• Confidence: 60%
4. MLB:  San Francisco Giants
• The Brewers won the first two games by a combined 3 runs.  The Giants have been close to winning both times, but just couldn't quite pull it out in the end.  I really don't think they'll get swept in this series.  Cain will get his first win of the season.
• Confidence: 70%
5. *Other:  Panathinaikos
• All of the games between these teams have been very close.  Barcelona won game 1 by 2 in OT.  Panathinaikos won game 2 by 1 and game 3 by 2.  I don't know a ton about these teams, ok I know nothing about these teams, but Panathinaikos is slightly favored and is at home, so I think they'll squeak out another close win.
• Confidence: 50%
6. *NHL:  Toronto Maple Leafs
• The Maple Leafs were beat soundly (5 - 1) by the Capitals in their last game, and didn't look like they had much energy.  I think returning home will be a huge boost for them.  They are 12 - 3 - 2 in their last 17 at home.  The Islanders have been great on the road this season, but the Maple Leafs win this one at home and make it the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
• Confidence: 60%
7. MLB:  Atlanta Braves
• The line is Braves -110.  I think the line is so close mainly because of the Pirates' recent win streak and Teheran's last outing against the Nationals.  However, I think the Braves still win. Yes Teheran gave up 4 runs in the first 2 innings of his last start, but he did settle in and the Braves ended up winning 6 - 4.  The Braves have been on a roll lately, and start a new winning streak tonight.
• Confidence: 70%
8. MLB:  St. Louis Cardinals
• Sorry Phillies fans, but I just don't trust Cole Hamels right now.  Wainwright has definitely been the better pitcher of the two this season.  And unfortunately for the Phillies, I think their losing streak continues tonight.
• Confidence: 60%
9. *MLB:  Baltimore Orioles
• The Orioles have alternated wins and losses over their last 6 games.  The trend continues tonight.  Price is winless this season.  The trend continues tonight.  Orioles win this one.
• Confidence: 70%
10. *MLB:  Arizona Diamondbacks
• Patrick Corbin (1.50 ERA) has won his 2 starts this season, and has looked very good doing it.  Phil Hughes (10.29 ERA) has been the polar opposite, losing both of his starts while allowing opponents to hit .472 off of him.  The DBacks avoid the series sweep tonight.
• Confidence: 70%
11. MLB:  Adam Wainwright
• Wainwright has 24 Ks through his first 3 games.  Hamels only has 12 through his first 3 games.  
• Confidence: 70%
12. MLB:  Toronto Blue Jays
• The pitchers for these games seem to be going in opposite directions.  Sale started out the season great, but had a terrible outing in his last game, giving up 8 runs before getting pulled in the 5th inning.  Dickey started out rocky, but has been better recently and had a great outing in his last game.  The line is Toronto - 135, and I like them to even up the series at home here.
• Confidence: 50%
13. *NHL:  Washington Capitals
• The Capitals are winning and winning consistently.  They have won their last 8, and are 12 - 1 - 1 in their last 14.  A major reason why is Alex Ovechkin.  He has scored 19 goals over his last 18 games.  The Senators did win these teams' only meeting this season, but they are still fighting injuries, and with Washington's current form, I just can't see picking against them.
• Confidence: 70%
14. MLB:  Yes Cardinals score a run in the 5th or 6th innings
• You should definitely see how the first 4 innings go, but keep in mind that most scoring happens in the middle innings of baseball games.  Over 2 innings, I think it's pretty likely that the Cardinals score.
• Confidence: 70%
15. NHL:  Dallas Stars
• If the Stars want to make the playoffs, they can't lose many if any more games.  They will have Kari Lehtonen back in net for this game, and have won their last 2 at home.  Vancouver has an impressive 5 - 0 - 1 record in their last 6 against Dallas, but being so desperate, Dallas should win at home.
• Confidence: 60%
16. MLB:  4 or 5 plate appearances
• Again you should see how the innings before this play out, but 4 or 5 seems like a good deal.  Teams usually send in their closers to pitch in the 7th or 8th innings, so I don't think it will be more than 5 appearances.  If the any other number is to win, I think it will be 3.
• Confidence: 70%
17. *NHL:  San Jose Sharks
• The Sharks have done extremely well at home.  They are also 10 - 1 - 1 in Minnesota's last 12 visits.  The season series is tied 1 - 1, with each team winning at home.
• Confidence: 70%