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Raymond,
Do you have info for the current series similar to the info you supplied in your post before the last set of series began?
Thanks,
Pistol
Do you have info for the current series similar to the info you supplied in your post before the last set of series began?
Thanks,
Pistol
BEGINNING MONDAY JULY 19
Montreal at Pittsburgh (2) 19th, 20th
The all-righty Montreal rotation (4.44 ERA) is tailor made for the Bucs (+$1050 in that situation). The Expos are averaging 3.4 RPG so far. PREFERRED: Pirates in both games.
Florida at N.Y. Mets (2) 19th, 20th
Glavine (2.66) & Leiter (2.05) look like a good value against a Marlins? team that is in the red vs. lefties (only 10-12, -$505 so far). PREFERRED: Glavine/Leiter.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati (2) 19th, 20th
Doug Davis (+$720, 3.46 ERA) looks like a good value vs. the light hitting Reds (only 3.6 RPG vs. lefties at home). PREFERRED: Davis.
Philadelphia at Atlanta (2) 19th, 20th
Go with the Braves vs. Philly?s righthanders (Atlanta +$645), but take the visitor when they start a southpaw (Braves -$530). PREFERRED: Braves vs. righthanders/Lefthanders vs. the Braves.
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (2) 19th, 20th
The Cards have been tough on the road (+$1005) and we?re not confident in the Cubs vs. the visitor?s solid all-righty rotation (-$730 vs. righties at Wrigley). PREFERRED: Cardinals in both games.
Los Angeles at Houston (2) 19th, 20th
Another chance to fatten up with a quality LA team (+$1555 vs. righties) as probable underdogs vs. the most overrated team in baseball. PREFERRED: Dodgers vs. righthanders.
San Diego at Colorado (2) 19th, 20th
We?ll take the home team if Wells (-$405) is on the hill (Rockies +$695 vs. lefties), otherwise it?s all Padres (Colorado -$985 vs. righties). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Rockies/Rockies vs. Wells.
San Francisco at Arizona (2) 19th, 20th
The D?Backs are unusable (-$3225 so far) but SF is in the red in road night games (-$500), so caution is advised. PREFERRED: None.
Minnesota at Detroit (2) 19th, 20th
Both teams are profitable vs., righties (Tigers +$1970, Twins +$370) but losers vs. lefties (Tigers -$970, Twins -$205) so play these accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. lefthanders.
N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (2) 19th, 20th
The Yanks are ineffective on the road vs. righties (-$1380) and if the D?Rays are smart they?ll send a pair of them to the hill and look for a profitable split. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees
Chicago W. Sox at Texas (2) 19th, 20th
Those White Sox righties all have inflated ERA?s, not what you need when going into the Ballpark at Arlington (Texas +$1860 vs. righties so far). PREFERRED: Rangers vs. righthanders.
Baltimore at Kansas City (2) 19th, 20th
The O?s have had success on the road vs. righties (+$475) and none of the Royals? starters give us much cause for concern. But steer clear of those KC lefties. PREFERRED: Orioles vs. righthanders.
Boston at Seattle (2) 19th, 20th
We?re reluctant to take the Mariners, but they?ll be big underdogs and Boston (-$1500 on the road) will be thinking about those upcoming games vs. NY. PREFERRED: Mariners in both games.
Toronto at Oakland (2) 19th, 20th
The Athletics will be favored, but with a 10-2 (+$750) record vs. lefthanders at the Coliseum, they?ll be tough to pass up if Ted Lilly is available. PREFERRED: Athletics vs. Lilly.
Cleveland at Anaheim (2) 19th, 20th
Take the Tribe vs. righties (+$960 in that situation) and go against them when the Angels start a lefty (Tribe -$820 vs. southpaws). PREFERRED: Indians vs. righthanders/Lefthanders vs. the Indians.
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY JULY 21
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2) 21st 22nd
The Reds are big moneymakers vs. righthanders (+$1270 so far), while the Cubs are exactly the opposite (-$735) so we?ll play this one accordingly. PREFERRED: Reds when righty meets righty.
Florida at Philadelphia (2) 21st 22nd
The Marlins have dominated this team the past two seasons (6-0, +$635 in 2004) and they are 9-2 (+$735) vs. righties in day games on the road. PREFERRED: Marlins vs. righthanders in day games.
Pittsburgh at Atlanta (2) 21st 22nd
Oliver Perez has had a tremendous season for Pittsburgh (+$380, 3.24 ERA) and matches up well against the Braves (only 1317, -$530 vs. lefties so far). PREFERRED: Perez.
Montreal at N.Y. Mets (2) 21st 22nd
With a 13-29 road record (-$1175) there?s not much to say about the hapless Expos, especially with an all-righty rotation going into Shea (NY +$875 vs. righties). PREFERRED: Mets in both games.
Milwaukee at St. Louis (2) 21st 22nd
The Brewers hold a 5-2 edge in head to head play (+$645) and they?ve been profitable as visitors (+$400) so we?ll look for a split at attractive underdog prices. PREFERRED: Brewers in both games.
Houston at Arizona (2) 21st 22nd
The Astros have been a major disappointment (-$2075 overall) and the D?Backs are one of the worst teams in baseball (-$3225) so we?ll steer clear of this mess entirely. PREFERRED: None.
Colorado at Los Angeles (2) 21st 22nd
If we get a lefty vs. lefty matchup, we?ll take a shot on the visiting underdog (Rockies +$695 vs. southpaws with 5.7 RPG, LA -$505 with 3.4 RPG). PREFERRED: Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Diego at San Francisco (2) 21st 22nd
Both teams are making money vs. lefties (SF +$1140, SD +$395) and losing vs. righties (SD -$560, SF -$685) so we?ll play this series accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. lefthanders.
Baltimore at Boston (2) 21st 22nd
The O?s have taken 4 out of 6 so far (+$430) and a split at these prices means a huge profit. PREFERRED: Orioles in both games.
Toronto at N.Y. Yankees (2) 21st 22nd
The Yankees are 21-5 vs. lefties in 2004 (+$1400 with 6.0 RPG) and the Blue Jays are dismal road performers (-$940), so go against ex-Yank Ted Lilly if he?s in the box. PREFERRED: Yankees vs. Lilly.
Kansas City at Detroit (2) 21st 22nd
KC is 11-30 on the road (-$1460) and the Tigers have been cleaning up vs. righthanders (+$1970) so use the home team regardless of price. PREFERRED: Tigers vs. righthanders.
Chicago W. Sox at Cleveland (2) 21st 22nd
The Indians are dismal vs. lefthanders (-$820) and the White Sox have the most profitable one in the majors in Mark Buehrle (+$785) who we?ll use if he?s available. PREFERRED: Buehrle.
Anaheim at Texas (2) 21st 22nd
The Angels are only 14-16 vs. righties on the road (-$200) while the Rangers check in with a sizzling 21-7 (+$1650) mark vs. righties at Arlington. PREFERRED: Rangers when righty meets righty.
Tampa Bay at Minnesota (2) 21st 22nd
The D?Rays are worth a try if the Twins send a lefty to the hill (TB +$820 in that spot). PREFERRED: Devil Rays vs. lefthanders.
Oakland at Seattle (2) 21st 22nd
The A?s need to improve that 20-27 (-$930) road record if they hope to capture the AL west title, so take them here if the price is reasonable. PREFERRED: Athletics at -135 or less.
Montreal at Pittsburgh (2) 19th, 20th
The all-righty Montreal rotation (4.44 ERA) is tailor made for the Bucs (+$1050 in that situation). The Expos are averaging 3.4 RPG so far. PREFERRED: Pirates in both games.
Florida at N.Y. Mets (2) 19th, 20th
Glavine (2.66) & Leiter (2.05) look like a good value against a Marlins? team that is in the red vs. lefties (only 10-12, -$505 so far). PREFERRED: Glavine/Leiter.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati (2) 19th, 20th
Doug Davis (+$720, 3.46 ERA) looks like a good value vs. the light hitting Reds (only 3.6 RPG vs. lefties at home). PREFERRED: Davis.
Philadelphia at Atlanta (2) 19th, 20th
Go with the Braves vs. Philly?s righthanders (Atlanta +$645), but take the visitor when they start a southpaw (Braves -$530). PREFERRED: Braves vs. righthanders/Lefthanders vs. the Braves.
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs (2) 19th, 20th
The Cards have been tough on the road (+$1005) and we?re not confident in the Cubs vs. the visitor?s solid all-righty rotation (-$730 vs. righties at Wrigley). PREFERRED: Cardinals in both games.
Los Angeles at Houston (2) 19th, 20th
Another chance to fatten up with a quality LA team (+$1555 vs. righties) as probable underdogs vs. the most overrated team in baseball. PREFERRED: Dodgers vs. righthanders.
San Diego at Colorado (2) 19th, 20th
We?ll take the home team if Wells (-$405) is on the hill (Rockies +$695 vs. lefties), otherwise it?s all Padres (Colorado -$985 vs. righties). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Rockies/Rockies vs. Wells.
San Francisco at Arizona (2) 19th, 20th
The D?Backs are unusable (-$3225 so far) but SF is in the red in road night games (-$500), so caution is advised. PREFERRED: None.
Minnesota at Detroit (2) 19th, 20th
Both teams are profitable vs., righties (Tigers +$1970, Twins +$370) but losers vs. lefties (Tigers -$970, Twins -$205) so play these accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. lefthanders.
N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (2) 19th, 20th
The Yanks are ineffective on the road vs. righties (-$1380) and if the D?Rays are smart they?ll send a pair of them to the hill and look for a profitable split. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees
Chicago W. Sox at Texas (2) 19th, 20th
Those White Sox righties all have inflated ERA?s, not what you need when going into the Ballpark at Arlington (Texas +$1860 vs. righties so far). PREFERRED: Rangers vs. righthanders.
Baltimore at Kansas City (2) 19th, 20th
The O?s have had success on the road vs. righties (+$475) and none of the Royals? starters give us much cause for concern. But steer clear of those KC lefties. PREFERRED: Orioles vs. righthanders.
Boston at Seattle (2) 19th, 20th
We?re reluctant to take the Mariners, but they?ll be big underdogs and Boston (-$1500 on the road) will be thinking about those upcoming games vs. NY. PREFERRED: Mariners in both games.
Toronto at Oakland (2) 19th, 20th
The Athletics will be favored, but with a 10-2 (+$750) record vs. lefthanders at the Coliseum, they?ll be tough to pass up if Ted Lilly is available. PREFERRED: Athletics vs. Lilly.
Cleveland at Anaheim (2) 19th, 20th
Take the Tribe vs. righties (+$960 in that situation) and go against them when the Angels start a lefty (Tribe -$820 vs. southpaws). PREFERRED: Indians vs. righthanders/Lefthanders vs. the Indians.
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY JULY 21
Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (2) 21st 22nd
The Reds are big moneymakers vs. righthanders (+$1270 so far), while the Cubs are exactly the opposite (-$735) so we?ll play this one accordingly. PREFERRED: Reds when righty meets righty.
Florida at Philadelphia (2) 21st 22nd
The Marlins have dominated this team the past two seasons (6-0, +$635 in 2004) and they are 9-2 (+$735) vs. righties in day games on the road. PREFERRED: Marlins vs. righthanders in day games.
Pittsburgh at Atlanta (2) 21st 22nd
Oliver Perez has had a tremendous season for Pittsburgh (+$380, 3.24 ERA) and matches up well against the Braves (only 1317, -$530 vs. lefties so far). PREFERRED: Perez.
Montreal at N.Y. Mets (2) 21st 22nd
With a 13-29 road record (-$1175) there?s not much to say about the hapless Expos, especially with an all-righty rotation going into Shea (NY +$875 vs. righties). PREFERRED: Mets in both games.
Milwaukee at St. Louis (2) 21st 22nd
The Brewers hold a 5-2 edge in head to head play (+$645) and they?ve been profitable as visitors (+$400) so we?ll look for a split at attractive underdog prices. PREFERRED: Brewers in both games.
Houston at Arizona (2) 21st 22nd
The Astros have been a major disappointment (-$2075 overall) and the D?Backs are one of the worst teams in baseball (-$3225) so we?ll steer clear of this mess entirely. PREFERRED: None.
Colorado at Los Angeles (2) 21st 22nd
If we get a lefty vs. lefty matchup, we?ll take a shot on the visiting underdog (Rockies +$695 vs. southpaws with 5.7 RPG, LA -$505 with 3.4 RPG). PREFERRED: Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Diego at San Francisco (2) 21st 22nd
Both teams are making money vs. lefties (SF +$1140, SD +$395) and losing vs. righties (SD -$560, SF -$685) so we?ll play this series accordingly. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. lefthanders.
Baltimore at Boston (2) 21st 22nd
The O?s have taken 4 out of 6 so far (+$430) and a split at these prices means a huge profit. PREFERRED: Orioles in both games.
Toronto at N.Y. Yankees (2) 21st 22nd
The Yankees are 21-5 vs. lefties in 2004 (+$1400 with 6.0 RPG) and the Blue Jays are dismal road performers (-$940), so go against ex-Yank Ted Lilly if he?s in the box. PREFERRED: Yankees vs. Lilly.
Kansas City at Detroit (2) 21st 22nd
KC is 11-30 on the road (-$1460) and the Tigers have been cleaning up vs. righthanders (+$1970) so use the home team regardless of price. PREFERRED: Tigers vs. righthanders.
Chicago W. Sox at Cleveland (2) 21st 22nd
The Indians are dismal vs. lefthanders (-$820) and the White Sox have the most profitable one in the majors in Mark Buehrle (+$785) who we?ll use if he?s available. PREFERRED: Buehrle.
Anaheim at Texas (2) 21st 22nd
The Angels are only 14-16 vs. righties on the road (-$200) while the Rangers check in with a sizzling 21-7 (+$1650) mark vs. righties at Arlington. PREFERRED: Rangers when righty meets righty.
Tampa Bay at Minnesota (2) 21st 22nd
The D?Rays are worth a try if the Twins send a lefty to the hill (TB +$820 in that spot). PREFERRED: Devil Rays vs. lefthanders.
Oakland at Seattle (2) 21st 22nd
The A?s need to improve that 20-27 (-$930) road record if they hope to capture the AL west title, so take them here if the price is reasonable. PREFERRED: Athletics at -135 or less.
BEGINNING FRIDAY JULY 23
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Philly takes on the Cubs after playing a two game set with the dreaded Marlins, with another four game set in Florida on deck right after this. That distraction might allow the visiting Cubs to catch them in a flat spot. Chicago is pitching well right now (3.70 team ERA, best in baseball) and they?ve got a trio of starters in Zambrano (2.61 ERA, Wood (2.59) and Rusch (3.43) who can throttle the home team?s attack. Philly has lost money at Citizens Bank Park (-$395) and may lack some focus. BEST BET: Zambrano/Wood/Rusch.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Reds have stayed competitive for the past four months, but their stats have always ranked near the bottom in the NL (4.98 team ERA, .253 team BA) and they may be a good team to go against the rest of the way. The Pirates? rotation has looked extremely sharp in recent games (2.24 ERA last 10 days) and they?ve been sensational vs. righthanders (+$1370). If the Reds had a worthy lefthander we?d consider using him (Bucs only 5-14, -$905 vs. southpaws), but given the current state of Cincinnati?s pitching, we?ll be backing the home team in this one. BEST BET: Pirates vs. righthanders.
Florida at Montreal (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Marlins need to pound away at the league?s weak sisters in order to keep from falling out of the playoff picture in the NL East. They?ve had success vs. the Expos so far (5-1, +$340 in head to head play), and given that Montreal has the worst record in baseball (32-59, -$2000), that success should continue. The Expos have gotten by with less than 3.3 runs per game this year, and they?ll be taking on a formidable pair when Brad Penny (3.14 ERA) and Dontrelle Willis (3.99) are on the hill. BEST BET: Penny/Willis.
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
We thought it was impossible a couple of months ago, but don?t be surprised if the Braves sneak away with yet another NL East title. They?ve gone 28-15 within the division already (+$1305) and their pitching has looked especially sharp in recent days (2.83 ERA last 10). The Mets simply can?t generate enough offense (.253 team BA, 2nd worst in the league) so we?ll go with the visitor as long as Glavine and Leiter are taking a seat (Braves +$625 vs. righties with 5.2 runs per game). BEST BET: Braves vs. righthanders.
Milwaukee at Houston (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
After all the pre-season hype surrounding the signing of Clemens & Pettitte, the beleaguered Astros find themselves buried in the NL Central, just two games ahead of the cellar dwelling Pirates. Their losses so far are staggering (-$2265), and yet the prices we?re seeing on them remain unusually high. The overachieving Brewers have turned a tidy profit on the road (+$655) and are worth a try as underdogs in any matchup. BEST BET: Brewers in all games.
San Francisco at St. Louis (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
This looks like one of the week?s best matchups between two surging teams (Cards 57-34, +$1350, SF 51-42, +$445) who seem destined to reach post season. We?d prefer to use the Giants vs. lefties, but the St. Louis rotation is all-righty, and we?re reluctant to take the Cardinals in Busch Stadium, particular in the two weekend afternoon contests (Cards -$525 in home day games). BEST BET: None.
Colorado at Arizona (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Don?t expect to see many tickets sold this weekend at Bank One, as the NL West?s two worst team put their ineptitude on display. But their might be an edge for the visitor under the right circumstances. The Rockies have solid numbers vs. lefthanders (13-8, +$795 with 5.8 runs per game), unlike the D?Backs and their astonishingly bad 6-26 (-$2470) mark vs. southpaws. If we get the matchup, we?ll climb on board. BEST BET: Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Diego at Los Angeles (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The only real chance we?d have to use the visiting Padres would be a lefty vs. lefty matchup (SD +$525 vs. southpaws, LA -$265). But david Wells is expected to miss this series, which means a steady diet of righthanders for the Dodgers (+$1755 in that situation so far). The Padres are in the red vs. righties (-$520) so even if the prices look a bit inflated, the home team figures to be a solid value. BEST BET: Dodgers when righty meets righty.
Kansas City at Cleveland (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Royals are in sorry shape as August approaches (5.02 team ERA, .255 BA, dead last in the AL in both departments), and that 12-30 road record (-$1285) makes them even more unusable. The Indians continue to hover near the .500 mark, and we welcome the opportunity to take them against righthanders, especially here at Jacobs Field where they have excelled (+$980). Cleveland?s run production (over 5.6 per game) will make them a formidable foe as the pennant race heats up. BEST BET: Indians vs. righthanders.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Red Sox can kiss away any remaining hope of capturing the AL East title if they don?t win at least 2 out of 3 at Fenway this weekend. They took 3 out of 4 from the Yankees at home earlier in the year, and their all-righty rotation matches up well against New York (Yanks only 16-17, -$1180 on the road vs. righties). Boston?s 30-15 record at home (+$680) is one of the league?s best, and their top rated pitching staff (3.95 ERA) has a distinct edge over the visitor, even more so with Mike Mussina joining Kevin Brown on the DL. BEST BET: Red Sox in all games.
Tampa Bay at Toronto (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Devil Rays had a helluva run, but they?ve lost some ground in recent days (2-6, -$430 last 10) and they could easily wind up back in the AL East basement before it?s all over. It?s unlikely they?ll see any lefthanders at Skydome, since Lilly is slated to have pitched in New York the day before, and their record on the road vs. righties is an unappetizing 13-23 (-$510). But Toronto is having a terrible 2004 campaign (-$1620 overall) and certainly does not warrant a play as a home favorite or small underdog. BEST BET: None.
Minnesota at Baltimore (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Orioles are reasonably effective at hitting the ball, particularly against righthanders (5.6 RPG), but their pitching has proved to be their undoing (5.02 ERA, tied for last in the league). They are 20-26 at Camden Yards (-$1005) while the Twins check in with a solid 16-11 mark vs. righties outside of the Metrodome (+$930). The ideal situation would be to take a Twins? lefty (O?s -$1545 vs. southpaws) vs. a Baltimore righty, and we?ll jump in if that scenario presents itself. BEST BET: Lefthanders vs. Baltimore righthanders.
Detroit at Chicago W. Sox (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Hard to believe these teams have yet to play a single game against each other, but the 19 games scheduled between them will have enormous impact on how things shake out in the AL Central. Both teams have excellent marks vs. righthanders (Tigers +$2075, White Sox +$1160), but are in the red vs. lefthanders (Detroit -$970, Chicago -$895). So we?ll pass when righty meets righty or when southpaws square off, and look to fatten up when we are presented with a mixed matchup. BEST BET: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Anaheim at Seattle (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Angels have already taken 5 out of 6 from the hapless Mariners (+$420) and after a hot streak (6-3, +$320 last 10 days) they appear poised to make another run at first place in the AL West. Prices may be a bit high on the road team, but Seattle has really hit the skids in 2004 (34-56, -$2760 so far) and their 8-17 record against lefthanders (including 2-11, -$1105 at home) makes Washburn (+$745) a good value here at Safeco. BEST BET: Washburn.
Texas at Oakland (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
It?s time to start taking the Rangers seriously (52-37, +$2215) though we?ve seen how Oakland traditionally gets hot in August and makes their move. We can?t use Kenny Rogers under any circumstances (A?s 11-2, +$750 at home vs. lefties), but Zito and Mulder are likely to miss this series, which means the Rangers will see two righthanders over the weekend. Considering their success in that situation (38-23, +$2060, with 5.8 runs per game), they?ll be hard to pass up, especially if, as we suspect, they are posted as underdogs. BEST BET: Rangers when righty meets righty.
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Philly takes on the Cubs after playing a two game set with the dreaded Marlins, with another four game set in Florida on deck right after this. That distraction might allow the visiting Cubs to catch them in a flat spot. Chicago is pitching well right now (3.70 team ERA, best in baseball) and they?ve got a trio of starters in Zambrano (2.61 ERA, Wood (2.59) and Rusch (3.43) who can throttle the home team?s attack. Philly has lost money at Citizens Bank Park (-$395) and may lack some focus. BEST BET: Zambrano/Wood/Rusch.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Reds have stayed competitive for the past four months, but their stats have always ranked near the bottom in the NL (4.98 team ERA, .253 team BA) and they may be a good team to go against the rest of the way. The Pirates? rotation has looked extremely sharp in recent games (2.24 ERA last 10 days) and they?ve been sensational vs. righthanders (+$1370). If the Reds had a worthy lefthander we?d consider using him (Bucs only 5-14, -$905 vs. southpaws), but given the current state of Cincinnati?s pitching, we?ll be backing the home team in this one. BEST BET: Pirates vs. righthanders.
Florida at Montreal (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Marlins need to pound away at the league?s weak sisters in order to keep from falling out of the playoff picture in the NL East. They?ve had success vs. the Expos so far (5-1, +$340 in head to head play), and given that Montreal has the worst record in baseball (32-59, -$2000), that success should continue. The Expos have gotten by with less than 3.3 runs per game this year, and they?ll be taking on a formidable pair when Brad Penny (3.14 ERA) and Dontrelle Willis (3.99) are on the hill. BEST BET: Penny/Willis.
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
We thought it was impossible a couple of months ago, but don?t be surprised if the Braves sneak away with yet another NL East title. They?ve gone 28-15 within the division already (+$1305) and their pitching has looked especially sharp in recent days (2.83 ERA last 10). The Mets simply can?t generate enough offense (.253 team BA, 2nd worst in the league) so we?ll go with the visitor as long as Glavine and Leiter are taking a seat (Braves +$625 vs. righties with 5.2 runs per game). BEST BET: Braves vs. righthanders.
Milwaukee at Houston (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
After all the pre-season hype surrounding the signing of Clemens & Pettitte, the beleaguered Astros find themselves buried in the NL Central, just two games ahead of the cellar dwelling Pirates. Their losses so far are staggering (-$2265), and yet the prices we?re seeing on them remain unusually high. The overachieving Brewers have turned a tidy profit on the road (+$655) and are worth a try as underdogs in any matchup. BEST BET: Brewers in all games.
San Francisco at St. Louis (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
This looks like one of the week?s best matchups between two surging teams (Cards 57-34, +$1350, SF 51-42, +$445) who seem destined to reach post season. We?d prefer to use the Giants vs. lefties, but the St. Louis rotation is all-righty, and we?re reluctant to take the Cardinals in Busch Stadium, particular in the two weekend afternoon contests (Cards -$525 in home day games). BEST BET: None.
Colorado at Arizona (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Don?t expect to see many tickets sold this weekend at Bank One, as the NL West?s two worst team put their ineptitude on display. But their might be an edge for the visitor under the right circumstances. The Rockies have solid numbers vs. lefthanders (13-8, +$795 with 5.8 runs per game), unlike the D?Backs and their astonishingly bad 6-26 (-$2470) mark vs. southpaws. If we get the matchup, we?ll climb on board. BEST BET: Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Diego at Los Angeles (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The only real chance we?d have to use the visiting Padres would be a lefty vs. lefty matchup (SD +$525 vs. southpaws, LA -$265). But david Wells is expected to miss this series, which means a steady diet of righthanders for the Dodgers (+$1755 in that situation so far). The Padres are in the red vs. righties (-$520) so even if the prices look a bit inflated, the home team figures to be a solid value. BEST BET: Dodgers when righty meets righty.
Kansas City at Cleveland (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Royals are in sorry shape as August approaches (5.02 team ERA, .255 BA, dead last in the AL in both departments), and that 12-30 road record (-$1285) makes them even more unusable. The Indians continue to hover near the .500 mark, and we welcome the opportunity to take them against righthanders, especially here at Jacobs Field where they have excelled (+$980). Cleveland?s run production (over 5.6 per game) will make them a formidable foe as the pennant race heats up. BEST BET: Indians vs. righthanders.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Red Sox can kiss away any remaining hope of capturing the AL East title if they don?t win at least 2 out of 3 at Fenway this weekend. They took 3 out of 4 from the Yankees at home earlier in the year, and their all-righty rotation matches up well against New York (Yanks only 16-17, -$1180 on the road vs. righties). Boston?s 30-15 record at home (+$680) is one of the league?s best, and their top rated pitching staff (3.95 ERA) has a distinct edge over the visitor, even more so with Mike Mussina joining Kevin Brown on the DL. BEST BET: Red Sox in all games.
Tampa Bay at Toronto (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Devil Rays had a helluva run, but they?ve lost some ground in recent days (2-6, -$430 last 10) and they could easily wind up back in the AL East basement before it?s all over. It?s unlikely they?ll see any lefthanders at Skydome, since Lilly is slated to have pitched in New York the day before, and their record on the road vs. righties is an unappetizing 13-23 (-$510). But Toronto is having a terrible 2004 campaign (-$1620 overall) and certainly does not warrant a play as a home favorite or small underdog. BEST BET: None.
Minnesota at Baltimore (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Orioles are reasonably effective at hitting the ball, particularly against righthanders (5.6 RPG), but their pitching has proved to be their undoing (5.02 ERA, tied for last in the league). They are 20-26 at Camden Yards (-$1005) while the Twins check in with a solid 16-11 mark vs. righties outside of the Metrodome (+$930). The ideal situation would be to take a Twins? lefty (O?s -$1545 vs. southpaws) vs. a Baltimore righty, and we?ll jump in if that scenario presents itself. BEST BET: Lefthanders vs. Baltimore righthanders.
Detroit at Chicago W. Sox (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
Hard to believe these teams have yet to play a single game against each other, but the 19 games scheduled between them will have enormous impact on how things shake out in the AL Central. Both teams have excellent marks vs. righthanders (Tigers +$2075, White Sox +$1160), but are in the red vs. lefthanders (Detroit -$970, Chicago -$895). So we?ll pass when righty meets righty or when southpaws square off, and look to fatten up when we are presented with a mixed matchup. BEST BET: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Anaheim at Seattle (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Angels have already taken 5 out of 6 from the hapless Mariners (+$420) and after a hot streak (6-3, +$320 last 10 days) they appear poised to make another run at first place in the AL West. Prices may be a bit high on the road team, but Seattle has really hit the skids in 2004 (34-56, -$2760 so far) and their 8-17 record against lefthanders (including 2-11, -$1105 at home) makes Washburn (+$745) a good value here at Safeco. BEST BET: Washburn.
Texas at Oakland (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th
It?s time to start taking the Rangers seriously (52-37, +$2215) though we?ve seen how Oakland traditionally gets hot in August and makes their move. We can?t use Kenny Rogers under any circumstances (A?s 11-2, +$750 at home vs. lefties), but Zito and Mulder are likely to miss this series, which means the Rangers will see two righthanders over the weekend. Considering their success in that situation (38-23, +$2060, with 5.8 runs per game), they?ll be hard to pass up, especially if, as we suspect, they are posted as underdogs. BEST BET: Rangers when righty meets righty.
BEGINNING MONDAY JULY 26
Atlanta at Pittsburgh (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
Oliver Perez is having a terrific season with the Pirates (+$480, 3.14 ERA) and should get a turn against the Braves in this four game set. Atlanta has not performed well against lefthanders (14-17, -$430 with only 4.3 runs per game) while the Bucs have posted solid profits vs. righthanders in 2004 (+$1370). PREFERRED: Oliver Perez if opposed by a righthander.
Philadelphia at Florida (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Marlins knocked the Phillies out of contention last season, and when they met early this year it was once again all Florida (6-0, +$635). But the home team has not looked sharp since April, and their numbers here are far from impressive (-$880). Philly has been profitable on the road in night games (+$430) so look for the visitor to exact some revenge for their past humiliations, as they solidify their grip in the NL East. PREFERRED: Phillies in night games.
N.Y. Mets at Montreal (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
We?ve studiously avoided taking the Expos all season and we?ll continue to do so against. the improved Mets. New York checks in with a very nice profit vs. righthanders (+$875) while Montreal is only 20-44 (-$1980 with 3.1 runs per game) in that spot. We?ll lay the price on the visitor when that circumstances arises. PREFERRED: Mets when righty meets righty.
St. Louis at Cincinnati (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Cards are rolling (57-34, +$1350) and after watching them take 8 of the first 10 head to head matchups with the Reds (+$455) we expect to see more of the same. St. Louis has the best road record in the NL, and we think the Reds will be hard pressed to finish the season above .500. PREFERRED: Cardinals in all games.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Brewers have given the Cubs all sorts of problems when they?ve squared off (5-2, +$545) and they?ll be hard to pass up in the three night games in this series (Milwaukee +$1185 at Miller Park, Chicago -$590 on the road). That improved Milwaukee pitching (3.87 team ERA) may enable them to play some meaningful games well into September. PREFERRED: Brewers in night games.
Arizona at Houston (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
It?s hard to decide which has been more painful to watch in 2004; the Astros failing to live up to their pre-season expectations (only 45-46, -$2265) or the complete collapse of the Diamondbacks (31-62, -$3675), one of the true success stories in baseball over their first five seasons. No interest in backing either of these teams anytime soon. PREFERRED: None.
Los Angeles at Colorado (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
We?ve got a Colorado team that is profitable vs. lefties (+$795 with 5.8 runs per game) but not against righties (-$1095), and the Dodgers who are the exact opposite (LA -$265 vs. lefties with only 3.5 runs per game, +$1755 vs. righthanders with 5.0 RPG). We?ll play this situation accordingly. PREFERRED: Dodgers when righty meets righty/Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Francisco at San Diego (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Giants were embarrassed by the Padres when they faced off early in the season (only 2-5, -$410). But they?ve surged back into contention since then, and we don?t think they?ll have much success figuring out Jason Schmidt (2.35 ERA), who provides outstanding value regardless of price. PREFERRED: Schmidt.
Boston at Baltimore (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Orioles have already taken 4 out of 6 (+$430) and they?ve thrived offensively vs. righthanders (5.6 runs per game) even though they?ve come up short more often than not. The Red Sox will be coming off an emotional series with the Yankees, and their anemic road record (20-25, -$1500) means the home team has a real shot to take 2 out of 3 from the all-righthanded Boston rotation. PREFERRED: Orioles in all games.
N.Y. Yankees at Toronto (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Blue Jays have been a problem for the Yankees in the past, and if the Yankees are emotionally spent after a weekend at Fenway, the home team could take advantage. New York has dropped a bundle on the road vs. righties (-$1280) while Toronto has posted a profit in night games at Skydome (+$340). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees.
Detroit at Cleveland (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
Both teams have excelled vs. righties (Indians +$960, Tigers +$2075) and floundered vs. lefties (Cleveland -$820, Detroit -$970) so we?ll jump in as soon as we get a mixed matchup. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Minnesota at Chicago W. Sox (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
Once again we have two teams that are profitable vs. righthanders (Twins +$930 on the road, White Sox +$1160 overall) but in the red vs. southpaws (Chicago -$895, Minnesota -$250). So once again, we?ll wait for the right opportunity to present itself. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Seattle at Oakland (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
We?d love to use the Athletics trio of Mulder, Zito and Redman against sorrowful Seattle (-$2760 overall), but we just don?t trust Oakland away from the Coliseum (only 20-27, -$930 as visitors so far). PREFERRED: None.
Texas at Anaheim (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Rangers jumped all over the Angels when they faced off earlier (5-2, +$450), and with Washburn likely to miss this series, they get a shot to beat on up the Anaheim righthanders, who have been a disappointment this year (Texas +$2060 vs. righthanders). PREFERRED: Rangers vs. Colon, Lackey & Escobar.
BEGINNING TUESDAY JULY 27
Kansas City at Tampa Bay (3) 27th, 28th, 29th
The Devil Rays should do well against the mediocre lefties in the Kansas City rotation (TB +$920 vs. southpaws), and there?s no way we?ll consider touching the pathetic Royals (-$1755). But Tampa Bay doesn?t warrant being made a heavy favorite, so if the prices get too high we?ll steer clear. PREFERRED: Devil Rays at -125 or less.
Atlanta at Pittsburgh (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
Oliver Perez is having a terrific season with the Pirates (+$480, 3.14 ERA) and should get a turn against the Braves in this four game set. Atlanta has not performed well against lefthanders (14-17, -$430 with only 4.3 runs per game) while the Bucs have posted solid profits vs. righthanders in 2004 (+$1370). PREFERRED: Oliver Perez if opposed by a righthander.
Philadelphia at Florida (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Marlins knocked the Phillies out of contention last season, and when they met early this year it was once again all Florida (6-0, +$635). But the home team has not looked sharp since April, and their numbers here are far from impressive (-$880). Philly has been profitable on the road in night games (+$430) so look for the visitor to exact some revenge for their past humiliations, as they solidify their grip in the NL East. PREFERRED: Phillies in night games.
N.Y. Mets at Montreal (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
We?ve studiously avoided taking the Expos all season and we?ll continue to do so against. the improved Mets. New York checks in with a very nice profit vs. righthanders (+$875) while Montreal is only 20-44 (-$1980 with 3.1 runs per game) in that spot. We?ll lay the price on the visitor when that circumstances arises. PREFERRED: Mets when righty meets righty.
St. Louis at Cincinnati (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Cards are rolling (57-34, +$1350) and after watching them take 8 of the first 10 head to head matchups with the Reds (+$455) we expect to see more of the same. St. Louis has the best road record in the NL, and we think the Reds will be hard pressed to finish the season above .500. PREFERRED: Cardinals in all games.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Brewers have given the Cubs all sorts of problems when they?ve squared off (5-2, +$545) and they?ll be hard to pass up in the three night games in this series (Milwaukee +$1185 at Miller Park, Chicago -$590 on the road). That improved Milwaukee pitching (3.87 team ERA) may enable them to play some meaningful games well into September. PREFERRED: Brewers in night games.
Arizona at Houston (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
It?s hard to decide which has been more painful to watch in 2004; the Astros failing to live up to their pre-season expectations (only 45-46, -$2265) or the complete collapse of the Diamondbacks (31-62, -$3675), one of the true success stories in baseball over their first five seasons. No interest in backing either of these teams anytime soon. PREFERRED: None.
Los Angeles at Colorado (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
We?ve got a Colorado team that is profitable vs. lefties (+$795 with 5.8 runs per game) but not against righties (-$1095), and the Dodgers who are the exact opposite (LA -$265 vs. lefties with only 3.5 runs per game, +$1755 vs. righthanders with 5.0 RPG). We?ll play this situation accordingly. PREFERRED: Dodgers when righty meets righty/Rockies when lefty meets lefty.
San Francisco at San Diego (4) 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th
The Giants were embarrassed by the Padres when they faced off early in the season (only 2-5, -$410). But they?ve surged back into contention since then, and we don?t think they?ll have much success figuring out Jason Schmidt (2.35 ERA), who provides outstanding value regardless of price. PREFERRED: Schmidt.
Boston at Baltimore (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Orioles have already taken 4 out of 6 (+$430) and they?ve thrived offensively vs. righthanders (5.6 runs per game) even though they?ve come up short more often than not. The Red Sox will be coming off an emotional series with the Yankees, and their anemic road record (20-25, -$1500) means the home team has a real shot to take 2 out of 3 from the all-righthanded Boston rotation. PREFERRED: Orioles in all games.
N.Y. Yankees at Toronto (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Blue Jays have been a problem for the Yankees in the past, and if the Yankees are emotionally spent after a weekend at Fenway, the home team could take advantage. New York has dropped a bundle on the road vs. righties (-$1280) while Toronto has posted a profit in night games at Skydome (+$340). PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Yankees.
Detroit at Cleveland (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
Both teams have excelled vs. righties (Indians +$960, Tigers +$2075) and floundered vs. lefties (Cleveland -$820, Detroit -$970) so we?ll jump in as soon as we get a mixed matchup. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Minnesota at Chicago W. Sox (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
Once again we have two teams that are profitable vs. righthanders (Twins +$930 on the road, White Sox +$1160 overall) but in the red vs. southpaws (Chicago -$895, Minnesota -$250). So once again, we?ll wait for the right opportunity to present itself. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. righthanders.
Seattle at Oakland (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
We?d love to use the Athletics trio of Mulder, Zito and Redman against sorrowful Seattle (-$2760 overall), but we just don?t trust Oakland away from the Coliseum (only 20-27, -$930 as visitors so far). PREFERRED: None.
Texas at Anaheim (3) 26th, 27th, 28th
The Rangers jumped all over the Angels when they faced off earlier (5-2, +$450), and with Washburn likely to miss this series, they get a shot to beat on up the Anaheim righthanders, who have been a disappointment this year (Texas +$2060 vs. righthanders). PREFERRED: Rangers vs. Colon, Lackey & Escobar.
BEGINNING TUESDAY JULY 27
Kansas City at Tampa Bay (3) 27th, 28th, 29th
The Devil Rays should do well against the mediocre lefties in the Kansas City rotation (TB +$920 vs. southpaws), and there?s no way we?ll consider touching the pathetic Royals (-$1755). But Tampa Bay doesn?t warrant being made a heavy favorite, so if the prices get too high we?ll steer clear. PREFERRED: Devil Rays at -125 or less.
who hot
American
Record Money Runs Hits+ Bases Starters
Walks ERA
DET 5-3 +455 3.5 8.6 15.3 2.85
TEX 5-2 +345 6.3 12.0 21.0 4.64
KC 5-2 +300 5.7 13.1 17.9 3.19
NYY 6-2 +275 5.0 11.5 19.1 4.43
ANA 5-3 +220 6.1 14.9 19.5 4.00
CHW 5-3 +200 4.1 9.3 14.9 4.46
BOS 5-3 +145 6.0 14.4 23.5 3.73
CLE 4-4 -5 5.8 12.8 20.3 4.86
OAK 4-4 -5 5.5 15.1 21.1 4.29
BAL 3-4 -280 3.4 10.6 14.4 4.23
SEA 2-6 -400 4.4 11.1 16.3 6.65
TB 2-6 -430 3.3 12.4 16.6 4.45
MIN 2-6 -455 2.9 9.8 13.8 4.56
TOR 1-6 -530 3.6 11.3 16.0 6.99
National
Record Money Runs Hits+ Bases Starters
Walks ERA
LA 7-1 +685 5.8 12.8 17.6 3.17
COL 5-3 +390 5.1 13.3 20.4 3.82
STL 5-2 +220 6.3 13.9 21.3 5.15
ATL 5-2 +195 6.7 15.6 22.6 2.83
MON 4-4 +185 2.5 9.8 12.4 6.43
SF 5-3 +130 5.6 14.3 20.1 3.87
CIN 4-4 +65 4.9 12.4 18.6 5.37
PIT 4-3 +5 3.9 10.3 14.3 2.24
PHI 4-4 -25 4.0 13.1 17.6 4.93
MIL 3-5 -105 2.8 10.4 13.4 2.91
NYM 3-5 -185 3.3 11.9 16.4 4.06
CHC 3-4 -250 3.4 10.4 16.3 2.98
SD 3-4 -260 3.9 11.1 15.6 4.93
FLA 2-4 -290 3.2 10.7 16.2 3.48
HOU 2-5 -460 2.9 8.7 14.1 5.48
ARI 1-7 -610 3.5 11.4 16.3 5.29
American
Record Money Runs Hits+ Bases Starters
Walks ERA
DET 5-3 +455 3.5 8.6 15.3 2.85
TEX 5-2 +345 6.3 12.0 21.0 4.64
KC 5-2 +300 5.7 13.1 17.9 3.19
NYY 6-2 +275 5.0 11.5 19.1 4.43
ANA 5-3 +220 6.1 14.9 19.5 4.00
CHW 5-3 +200 4.1 9.3 14.9 4.46
BOS 5-3 +145 6.0 14.4 23.5 3.73
CLE 4-4 -5 5.8 12.8 20.3 4.86
OAK 4-4 -5 5.5 15.1 21.1 4.29
BAL 3-4 -280 3.4 10.6 14.4 4.23
SEA 2-6 -400 4.4 11.1 16.3 6.65
TB 2-6 -430 3.3 12.4 16.6 4.45
MIN 2-6 -455 2.9 9.8 13.8 4.56
TOR 1-6 -530 3.6 11.3 16.0 6.99
National
Record Money Runs Hits+ Bases Starters
Walks ERA
LA 7-1 +685 5.8 12.8 17.6 3.17
COL 5-3 +390 5.1 13.3 20.4 3.82
STL 5-2 +220 6.3 13.9 21.3 5.15
ATL 5-2 +195 6.7 15.6 22.6 2.83
MON 4-4 +185 2.5 9.8 12.4 6.43
SF 5-3 +130 5.6 14.3 20.1 3.87
CIN 4-4 +65 4.9 12.4 18.6 5.37
PIT 4-3 +5 3.9 10.3 14.3 2.24
PHI 4-4 -25 4.0 13.1 17.6 4.93
MIL 3-5 -105 2.8 10.4 13.4 2.91
NYM 3-5 -185 3.3 11.9 16.4 4.06
CHC 3-4 -250 3.4 10.4 16.3 2.98
SD 3-4 -260 3.9 11.1 15.6 4.93
FLA 2-4 -290 3.2 10.7 16.2 3.48
HOU 2-5 -460 2.9 8.7 14.1 5.48
ARI 1-7 -610 3.5 11.4 16.3 5.29
GL on Tuesday Raymond - agree w/ you 100% on the Brewer & Phillies plays - have those as my top 2 plays...let's get these...
RAYMOND said:
THATS ME!!!!!!!!! I AM FREAKING HOT BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :142lmao:
thanks for the tips yesterday and good luck today!!! like always all the best
