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There are some Memorial Day Monday picks in the other thread from last week... so check them out!!!
posted by ricky
May 25 2009 3:02pm -
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MLB
NY Mets -157
1-0 so far nice win for Milwaukee
GL
posted by takis28
May 25 2009 5:04pm -
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=== NBA ===
Lakers +4.5
posted by blueroush
May 25 2009 7:39pm -
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"Takis28":ge5z4opz
MLB
NY Mets -157 win
1-0 so far nice win for Milwaukee
GL
2-0
posted by takis28
May 26 2009 6:01am -
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NHL
Pittsburgh -130 WIN
gl
posted by takis28
May 26 2009 6:02am -
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NBA
Orlando Magic +2 (-110) WIN
gl
posted by takis28
May 26 2009 5:52pm -
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MLB
Chicago Cubs -150 WIN
gl
posted by takis28
May 26 2009 5:53pm -
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MLB 1st-Half Season Package
Premium Plays
Matchup: Los Angeles-N at Colorado
Time: 8:40 PM EDT (Tue)
Listed pitchers must go: (L) MILTON, E vs. (R) COOK, A
Play: Under (10.5 -115)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 26, 2009 @ 11:39:19 AM EDT
Roks starter Aaron Cook has Cowboy'd up in May (2.19 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) with only an 11-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio to be concerned about. However, the Dodgers thrive on balls in play and working the count so Cook will keep his defensive active tonight and likely record multiple double plays against the Manny, Andre Ethier (questionable) and Furcal-less Dodgers.
Colorado could be without Todd Helton (migraine/2-for-11) with LA's Eric Milton on the mound. Milton has a strong track record against Rockies hitters. Garrett Atkins, Dexter Fowler, Brad Hawpe, Ryan Spilborghs, Troy Tulowitzki and Ian Stewart have either never faced Milton or haven't reached first base safely via a hit ball. Matt Murton (7-for-17) is the only healthy Rockies who has more than two hits against Milton.
It's more than favorable, and has been extremely profitable over the course of a season to play to the UNDER when the home team's starting a pitcher has walked one hitter or less in each of his last two outings when facing an opposing pitcher working on seven or more days' rest, this when the Vegas opening total is 10 runs or more. These situations have cashed to the UNDER over 72% of the time in the last 12 MLB campaigns.
Umpire Andrew Fletcher is scheduled to be behind the plate tonight at Coors Field and his large strikezone will assist both pitchers.
Handicapper: Lawrence Prezman
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Matchup: Seattle at Oakland
Time: 10:05 PM EDT (Tue)
Play: Seattle (ML +129)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 26, 2009 @ 11:39:19 AM EDT
Here we have two evenly matched teams with the road team actually having a slight edge but the price is certainly not saying that. Oakland has won two straight games at similar prices but that is likely where it ends as the A’s have not won more than two games in a row all season long. They have won back-to-back games on six other occasions and they have lost all six times following those consecutive victories by an average of 3.8 rpg. Oakland is only 10-12 at home so the home field is not a big advantage as can be the case for a lot of other teams in the league. Seattle started the season hot but it has cooled off considerably. A 4-13 run knocked the Mariners from first place to third place but they have picked it up a little since then by going 5-6 in their last 11 games. That is certainly nothing special but they have dropped back-to-back games only once over this span. Jarrod Washburn takes the hill for Seattle and he has been in a funk of late. The Mariners have dropped his last five starts and he has allowed six runs in two of those. However, those games came against his former team the Angels and one of his quality starts during this span happened to come against Oakland. The A’s are hitting just .208 against left-handed pitching this year and are 4-11 against left-handed starters. They counter with Dallas Braden who is putting together a good season but does not have the wins to show for it. He has a 3.67 ERA but does posses a rather high 1.44 WHIP and both of those numbers skyrocket in his four games pitched at night. The A’s are only 3-6 in his nine starts and Seattle is 10-5 on the season against left-handed starting pitchers. Oakland is 0-7 in Braden’s last seven starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150 while Seattle is 8-2 in the last 10 overall meetings in this series. 5* Seattle Mariners
Handicapper: Matt Fargo
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posted by vegastaco
May 26 2009 6:28pm -
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GREAT NIGHT SWEEP 3-0
GL
posted by takis28
May 27 2009 12:03am -
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*in regal singing voice* ♪ The Champions, The Champions ♪
Gentleman, the SuperBowl of European Football/Soccer/Futbol. I made an excuse to leave work early today and I'll be sitting at home, drinking my Guiness.
I have Man U to win it at +550, but I hedged a little for Barca at +107. Yes, I think Man U will win, but Barca is a good team and was the only team I feared for my United team in the tourney. I wish Chelsea hung on a couple weeks ago, but I would not have hedged!!!!
If you believe the rumours, Ronaldo could be on his way out of United and we're going to see a great game by the best player in the game.
I only saw two value plays. Score to end 1-1 at end of regulation +595. This game has penalties written all over it.
I'm not a fan of the O/U, but I'm also riding:
Will both Barca and Man U score in regulation? Yes -125.
Watch this game. You won't be disappointed.
posted by sherlock37
May 27 2009 10:35am -
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MLB 1st-Half Season Package
Premium Plays
Matchup: Boston at Minnesota
Time: 8:10 PM EDT (Wed)
Listed pitchers must go: (R) MATSUZAKA, D vs. (R) SLOWEY, K
Play: Minnesota (ML -116)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 27, 2009 @ 10:55:19 AM EDT
The Boston Red Sox are definately having some problems in their rotation. Beckett,Matsuzaka,Lester, and Penny are all carrying ERA's over 5, and here we are at the end of May. Matsuzaka has been the worst of the bunch, entering here with a 10.32 ERA, and doesn't have any life on his fastball right now, and he is getting rocked. The Twins will counter with Kevin Slowey who has really gotten it going, he stands at 6-1 for the season, and over his last 3 starts has pitched to a 2.14 ERA. The Red Sox never play well in Minnesota where they are now 20 games under .500 and I look for the Twins to win this one.
Handicapper: Russ Laribee
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Matchup: Atlanta at San Francisco
Time: 10:15 PM EDT (Wed)
Listed pitchers must go: (R) KAWAKAMI, K vs. (L) JOHNSON, R
Play: Atlanta (ML -108)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 27, 2009 @ 10:55:19 AM EDT
Atlanta starter Kenshin Kawakami has allowed 3 or less runs in his last 4 starts. The Braves are 4-1 their last 5 games vs. lefty starters and they 5-2 off a loss. Atlanta is 4-0 in Game 3 of a series. San Francisco starter Randy Johnson has allowed 19 runs in his last 20 innings of work OUCH! The Giants are 12-27 their last 39 games as home dogs and they are 3-7 their last 10 games vs. righty starters. San Francisco is 2-8 their last 10 games after allowing 2 or less runs in their last game. 10* PITCHING MISMATCH PLAY ON ATLANTA (Kawakami vs. Johnson)
Handicapper: Tom Freese
posted by vegastaco
May 27 2009 12:04pm -
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MLB
Detroit -115
Sherlock I'm on Man U also in soccer.
GL
posted by takis28
May 27 2009 1:07pm -
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TAKIS thanks for the pens picks $$$
posted by vegastaco
May 27 2009 1:11pm -
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"vegastaco":3li64fby
TAKIS thanks for the pens picks $$$
u welcome i like Detroit too but high ml might take 60min might post tonight lets see gl bro.
posted by takis28
May 27 2009 1:13pm -
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No Lidstom, Datsyk for Detroit. Value could be on the dogs at +205.
posted by sherlock37
May 27 2009 1:22pm -
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"sherlock37":p9h2w3dv
No Lidstom, Datsyk for Detroit. Value could be on the dogs at +205.
THEY DIDNT PLAY LAST GAME AND HIT MY GOY ON WINGS CHICAGO HASN'T WON IN DETROIT THIS YEAR. GL WHAT EVER YOU DO NOTHING BIG ANYWAYS
posted by takis28
May 27 2009 1:31pm -
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Takis,
I agree with you about the Wings, I just see some good value with the desperate team and Det missing players.
I'll prob just play the over.
posted by sherlock37
May 27 2009 1:38pm -
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MLB/NHL PARLAY
PHILLIES+ DETROIT RED WINGS loss
1-0 THIS AFTERNOON WITH DETROIT
GL
posted by takis28
May 27 2009 6:11pm -
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Sup fellas take the lakeshow tonight-6 they cover easy 10+ win!!!
goodluck as always!!!!!
posted by gtnp
May 27 2009 8:28pm -
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=== NBA ===
Denver/LAL over 209
posted by blueroush
May 27 2009 8:39pm -
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAKO & SLAM !!! Hope your days are great !!!!!!
posted by dab2dap
May 28 2009 1:58am -
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MLB
Tampa Bay -110 loss
1-1 yesterday
GL
posted by takis28
May 28 2009 10:08am -
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Happy b-day Takis you old man! what are you like 41 now? lmoa
Take the under tonight 190
orlando i believe takes the night off ass cavs tighten the screws on defense
and finally find a way to defend the perimeter!
look for the winner to be in the high 80's
as always goodluck tonight$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
posted by gtnp
May 28 2009 7:21pm -
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MLB
LA Dodgers -110 loss
0-1 yesterday
GL
posted by takis28
May 29 2009 11:31am -
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thanks again for another hockey pick!! $$$$$
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MLB 1st-Half Season Package
Premium Plays
Matchup: Boston at Toronto
Time: 7:05 PM EDT (Fri)
Play: Boston (ML -109)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 29, 2009 @ 12:49:54 PM EDT
Until the Blue Jays can win at least a couple of games will look to ride this mounting streak.
Play Against - All underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (TORONTO) - after a game where the bullpen was rocked for 6 or more earned runs against opponent with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.000 the last 5 games.
This solid trend backing up this play on the Red Sox for today has gone 62-18 over the past 5 seasons hitting at a 78% clip.
Handicapper: Tony Stoffo
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Matchup: San Diego at Colorado
Time: 9:10 PM EDT (Fri)
Play: San Diego (ML +115)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 29, 2009 @ 12:49:54 PM EDT
Friday Night MLB Crunch Time Bailout on Padres +118
I'll back the red hot Padres, who have won 11 of their last 12, with the better starter on the hill tonight. The Padres are 7-0 in Young's last 7 Friday starts, 4-0 in his last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game, and 4-0 in his last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Plus, the Padres are 8-3 in Young's last 11 starts vs. the Rockies. The Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog of +110 to +150, 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series, and 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win. The Rockies have lost 5 straight at home and their last 6 as a favorite. Back the Padres.
Handicapper: Jimmy Boyd
posted by vegastaco
May 29 2009 1:45pm -
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MLB
Pittsburgh -135 loss
Detroit +105 loss
afternoon 0-1
GL
posted by takis28
May 29 2009 5:37pm -
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FA Cup Final:
Everton vs. Chelsea
Fellas, I am all over the under on Saturday 5-30.
Everton and Chelsea drew both games with the game at Goodison Park going 0-0. Everton has had success by bunkering in and playing stout defense behind US keeper Tim Howard. No one gives Everton a chance but I think they will keep it low. We all know Chelsea plays great defense, they aren't called the Big Blue Wall for nothing. Anelka and Drogba are scary, but they have had no success against this Everton team. Everton has no strikers of merit as they have been decimated by injury. Howard is a great keeper and beat Van Der Saar in PK's.
I'm playing the under fellas.
2** on under 2 +105 (90 minute line..total after 90 minutes is your final score, no OT or PK's)
Have a good one fellas. Tako happy belated Birthday.
Detroit or Pitt for the series?
posted by pc7588
May 29 2009 8:42pm -
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=== NBA ===
Lakers under 209
BOL Fellas!
posted by blueroush
May 29 2009 8:43pm -
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Sorry about that under the other night wasnt even close!!
Take the OVER tonight 193 Cavs gonna have to RUN RUN RUN to have a chance
so points should be flying on the board
Some day bases too:
Twins/Rays over 9.5
Redsox pk
Marlins+110
posted by gtnp
May 30 2009 10:56am -
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GAME: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays May 30, 2009 4:10PM
SPORT: Major League Baseball Picks
PICK: over
Offered at: 9 5Dimes
REASON FOR PICK: 4* #920 TAMPA BAY/MINNESOTA Over
We have written about Francisco Liriano twice this week, first in cashing a 4* ticket with the Red Sox against him on Monday, and then in a TOTB column a few days later, and at this point the numbers are becoming most striking. First, the 2-6/6.42 is beginning to look like an accurate reflection of just who he is right now. But when we go a step further it looks even worse. Liriano has managed to work to a respectable 4.75 tune in all first meetings against an opponent this season, but in four “second looks†he has been tattooed to an ugly 11.77 count. It shows that once offenses actually get to see what he is throwing, instead of remembering back to the dominant pitcher he was in the past, they find that there is nothing special at all about his offerings. They particularly learn to lay off of that low and inside slider to right-handers, which usually breaks out of the strike zone, and when Liriano can not get hitters to swing at that pitch his arsenal is extremely limited. This will be the second look for the Tampa Bay lineup, which should have them poised to wait him out, and off of Monday’s drubbing by Boston (11 of the 22 batters he faced got hits), and with a 1-3/7.62 road performance so far, his confidence will be at a low ebb.
The Twins at least have a chance to win here, however, because David Price is facing some confidence issues as well. Despite being staked to a 10-0 lead at Cleveland in his first start of the season he could not even hang around long enough to qualify for a “Wâ€, lasting just 3.1 innings and laboring to 100 pitches. We have not seen many mistakes from Joe Maddon the past two seasons but that was one of them – he wanted so badly for his young left-hander to get a win that he left him in beyond the projected pitch count, and considering how badly he was faring he never should have even flirted with getting near 100 pitches. He had not worked beyond the fifth inning in any of his eight AAA starts, which produced an uninspiring 1-4/3.93 over 34.1 innings, with 18 walks. Price has great stuff, and may be special some day, but it is going to take time, and a patient Minnesota lineup will force him to bring more precision to the mound today than he may have at this point.
In a game that could see the middle relief corps in play early for both teams, there is major potential for a big inning or two.
posted by sherlock37
May 30 2009 11:59am -
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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals @ San Francisco Giants May 30, 2009 9:05PM
SPORT: Major League Baseball Picks
PICK: St. Louis Cardinals
Offered at: -155 Logan's
REASON FOR PICK: Play On: St. Louis w/Carpenter
Note: When the Cardinals send Cris Carpenter to the mound in San Francisco this evening they will do so knowing he is back in commanding KW form with 2 walks and 16 strikeouts in his last three starts. He is also 3-1 with a 3.04 ERA in his career team starts in this series. Look for Carpenter to improve to 14-2 in his last sixteen road starts in May here tonight.
posted by sherlock37
May 30 2009 12:00pm -
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REASON FOR PICK: PLAY ON Atlanta (Vazquez) minus on the money line vs. Arizona (Davis), Saturday at 4:10 PM EST
The Braves snapped their losing streak in a big way last night with ten runs from the offense. Atlanta is 11-6 this season against left-handed starters and the Atlanta lineup has posted significantly better numbers against southpaws this season. Arizona starter Doug Davis is 2-6 on the season and though he owns a respectable 3.77 ERA he has struggled with walks in recent games, walking nine over his past two starts, while allowing ten runs. Arizona has lost five straight Davis starts and the Diamondbacks bullpen has not been of great assistance with a 5.19 ERA. With Jon Garland being removed in the third inning last night the Arizona bullpen was worked heavily last night as well.
Atlanta was a terrible road team last season but that has changed this year with a winning record and Arizona is seven games below .500 in home games on the season. The Braves have been a slightly better team in terms of overall record and the Braves have allowed far fewer runs on the season compared to Arizona. The Braves have been playing strong ball overall in recent weeks, winning five consecutive series in May before losing a few close games in San Francisco. Against a much less stingy Arizona staff the Braves should find plenty of scoring opportunities, particularly in a favorable match-up versus a left-hander. Atlanta beat Davis and the Diamondbacks earlier this season in this same pitching match-up.
Javier Vazquez has delivered an outstanding season so far, posting 78 strikeouts and just 15 walks. Vazquez already has six quality starts and he was dominant against Arizona earlier this year. Vazquez has also pitched well on the road with a 3.16 ERA and a 3-1 record. His season WHIP is just 1.14, one of the best marks in the NL. Arizona has not been producing on offense and the key catalyst in the lineup Felipe Lopez appears to still be banged up so this is a favorable situation for Atlanta as just a slight road favorite.
posted by sherlock37
May 30 2009 12:02pm -
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NHL
DETROIT -150 win
PC IMO DETROIT WINS 2ND ONE AGAIN OVER PITTS DETROIT 4-3 AND DETROIT 4-2 IN THE SERIES 2 UNITS ON EACH GL
MLB 0-3 YESTERDAY
GL
posted by takis28
May 30 2009 12:49pm -
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Matchup: Detroit at Baltimore
Time: 7:05 PM EDT (Sat)
Listed pitchers must go: (R) VERLANDER, J vs. (R) GUTHRIE, J
Play: Detroit (ML -145)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 30, 2009 @ 11:45:48 AM EDT
After a soft start to his season, Detroit starting pitcher Justin Verlander has come on strong. He is 5-0 with an impressive 0.85 ERA in his last six starts and in his last start threw seven scoreless innings against the Royals. The righty has never lost to the Orioles going 3-0 in four starts and posts a 1.29 ERA against them.
Take the Tigers on the road.
Pick Courtesy Of: Jason Johnson
posted by vegastaco
May 30 2009 4:38pm -
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MLB
Philadelphia -130 win
THXS VEGASTACO TOOK DETROIT PLAY AND SHERLOCK TOOK YOUR CARPENTER NICE WORK EVERYONE
2ND GAME TONIGHT B/W PITTS/DETROIT GAME WILL POST B/W 5 TO 7 1-0 YESTERDAY.
GL
posted by takis28
May 31 2009 11:34am -
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Matchup: San Diego at Colorado
Time: 3:10 PM EDT (Sun)
Listed pitchers must go: (R) GAUDIN, C vs. (L) DE LA ROSA, J
Play: Over (10.0 -120)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 31, 2009 @ 12:40:28 PM EDT
Neither pitcher is in good current form and both teams have been productive at the plate enough recently to suggest we should see a game more like these teams played last night (8-7 final) rather than the one we saw Friday night (3-0 final). Both starters have high ERAs (6.92 and 9.64) and WHIPs (1.73 and 1.86) over their last 3 starts to suggest both offenses should have plenty of scoring chances in the early innings of this game and then against both bullpens in the middle frames as both starters are averaging barely 5 innings per start for the full season to date
Pick Courtesy Of: Andy Iskoe
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Matchup: St Louis at San Francisco
Time: 4:05 PM EDT (Sun)
Listed pitchers must go: (R) WAINWRIGHT, A vs. (L) SANCHEZ, J
Play: St Louis (-1.5 +120)
Line Source: SPORTSBOOK
Posted on: May 31, 2009 @ 12:43:44 PM EDT
I really like the St.Louis Cardinals in this game with A.Wainwright on the hill vs the SF Giants...A.Wainwright has been solid all season and right now the Cards pitching staff is getting it done...the Giants are solid @ home this year and so is J.Sanchez who is 2-0 with an ERA just above 2 but the Cards are the superior team...A.Pujols got back on track yesterday and look for his offense and the Cards pitching to carry them to the run line victory...St.Louis is the play here
Pick Courtesy Of: Bill Marzano
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posted by vegastaco
May 31 2009 12:45pm -
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NHL
Detroit -140
1-0 so far
GL
posted by takis28
May 31 2009 5:15pm -
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"Takis28":2p35da0d
NHL
Detroit -140 winner
1-0 so far
GL
2-0 today
posted by takis28
May 31 2009 11:18pm