Friday Service Plays 7/11/08

[the duke]

Comps

ROCKETMAN

Chicago White Sox @ Texas 8:05 PM EST

Play On: 1* Chicago White Sox -115 (Floyd/Mendoza) Listed

White Sox are 50-28 on grass this year. White Sox bullpen has a very nice 2.79 ERA overall this year and a 2.66 ERA on the road this season. Gavin Floyd is 10-4 with a 3.22 ERA overall this year and 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA his last 3 starts. Luis Mendoza is 1-3 with a 7.54 ERA in all games this year, 0-3 with a 10.91 ERA in all starts, 0-2 with a 12.80 ERA at home and 0-1 with a 12.91 ERA his last 3 starts. We'll recommend a small play on the Chicago White Sox tonight!



DUSTIN HAWKINS

St Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

St Louis Cardinals -103

KYLE LOHSE (10-2) 3.61 ERA vs. Z DUKE (4-5) 4.23 ERA
Tony does it again, he had the Red Birds inline to make a run at the NL Central!!! Pirates are playing for pride and stole a game from the Yankees yesterday!!! Lohse has been carrying the Cards on his back and should be the same today. Fat Albert and company supply enough runs to get it done.



Nelly

Washington + over Houston

Houston is 3-6 in road games that Roy Oswalt has started this season and his overall numbers are very mediocre this season. Oswalt has allowed 35 runs in his last ten starts and opponents are hitting .276 against him. Washington is 14-5 behind Tim Redding this season and 8-3 in his home starts. He has pitched better than the numbers indicate and he should have success against an Astros lineup that is hitting .218 against right-handers in the past ten games. Both teams are slumping right now but Washington is back at home after a long stretch of road games while Houston is traveling to its third different city on the current trip. The Astros are 20-29 away from home this year and with Oswalt less than 100 percent this looks like a good underdog spot for the Nats.

 

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WILD BILL

Friday, July 11

White Sox -110 (5 units)
Angels +100 (5 units)
Yankees +110 (5 units)
Under 8 Yankees-Jays (5 units)
Cincinnati +175 (5 units)
St Louis +100 (5 units)

 

[the duke]

EZWINNERS

MLB

1 STAR: (901) SAN FRANCISCO (+$142) over Chicago
(Listing Cain only)
(Risking $100 to win $142)
1:20PM Central Time

1 STAR: (904) PITTSBURGH (-$106) over St. Louis
(Listing Duke only)
(Risking $106 to win $100)
6:05PM Central Time

1 STAR: (907) COLORADO (+$118) over NY Mets
(Listing Cook only)
(Risking $100 to win $118)
6:10PM Central Time

1 STAR: (921) MINNESOTA (+$128) over Detroit
(Action)
(Risking $100 to win $128)
6:05PM Central Time

1 STAR: (924) TORONTO (-$115) over NY Yankees
(Listing Halliday only)
(Risking $115 to win $100)
6:05PM Central Time




CFL

2 STAR: (406) WINNIPEG (-2.5) over British Columbia
(Risking $220 to win $200)
7:05PM Central Time

 

[the duke]

LT Profits

Atlanta Braves (130)

The San Diego Padres have now lost 10 of their last 11 home games after dropping two out of three to the Florida Marlins here, which makes them vulnerable as big favorites over the Atlanta Braves, even with Jake Peavy on the mound.

Sure, Peavy has been his dominant self for the most part this season, with a 2.67 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 87.2 innings with 86 strikeouts. However, his 6-5 record is a direct result of the Padres putrid offense, as San Diego is averaging just 3.64 runs per game at home this year, where they are hitting a weak .221 vs. left-handed pitching.

This is good news for Atlanta southpaw starter Jo-Jo Reyes, who may be the only Braves pitcher that has actually done better on the road than at home this season. Reyes has a sparkling 2.52 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in five road starts, and he has not allowed more than two runs in any of his last four road outings.

Also, the Braves are 8-1 in nine head-to-head meetings with San Diego since last season, and we look for that trend to continue given the poor home form of the Padres.

Braves +130



Oakland Athletics (-110)

Sean Gallagher is making his Oakland Athletics debut here tonight against the Los Angeles Angels after coming over in the Rich Harden trade, and he could be very tough his first time through the American League.

Gallagher allowed three earned runs or less in six of his last seven starts for the Chicago Cubs, and he is facing an Angels lineup that has struggled at times this season with pitchers that hey have seen, let alone one that is facing them for the first time. Sure the Halos scored 26 runs the last four games, but that was vs. a Texas Rangers pitching staff that can make any offense look good.

Now Jon Garland is quietly having a fine season in Los Angeles, as he is 8-5 with a 3.76 ERA, including a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in his last three starts. However, he has always had trouble with Oakland and this year has been no exception, as he has allowed 13 runs and 23 hits in three starts against them, covering 19 innings.

Finally, if these pitchers are in need of support, Oakland is fourth in the American League with a 3.31 bullpen ERA, while the Angels are languishing a bit in that area at 4.15.

Athletics -110

 

[the duke]

Dave Malinsky

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh Pirates Jul 11, 2008 7:05PM
PICK: under

4* ST. LOUIS/PITTSBURGH Under

A high line here for a couple of starters that the betting markets have not given their due, and with both bullpens bringing all key arms rested and ready that means time to play.

Zach Duke will never approach the 8-2/1.81 of his rookie season; he does not have that kind of stuff. In today?s Betting and Fantasy MLB community, if you are 4-5/4.23 with only 40 strikeouts in 104.1 innings, you go on the ?avoid? list. We should know, when the season began we had him their ourselves. But in an 11-6 run to the Under in his starts we have been able to find a couple of opportunities, largely because there is a bond of trust in what Duke is doing right. If you lack the stuff to strike out hitters you had better be very good at locating your pitches, and he is doing just that. With only 32 walks in those 104.1 frames, and with only seven home runs allowed, Duke is forcing the opposition to earn their runs by getting multiple hits in an inning. That is a recipe for success - particularly when working from this mound, where he has been a solid 3.38 through 56 innings this season. And a Cardinal offense that has produced just 13 runs in the last seven games can allow him a chance to get right into rhythm.

Kyle Lohse brings some of the same properties as Duke - his 10-2/3.61 is not getting priced properly because he is doing it more with precision than power. But when you only allow 28 walks and eight home runs in 112.1 innings you are once again forcing the opposition to cluster hits together in order to score. And lately Lohse is even making hits difficult to come by - only one time in his last nine starts has he allowed more hits than innings pitched, and that is despite the fact that the recent stretch has been a most challenging one, with his last five starts coming against the Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, Mets and Cubs.

 

[the duke]

PlusLineSports

Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox -1.5 +107


Colorado Rockies vs NY Mets
NY Mets -1.5 +159

Added


SF Giants(Cain) vs Chicago Cubs(Marquis)

Cubs-1.5 (+135) Runline, Moneyline (-155)

 

[the duke]

comps


BEN BURNS

Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers Jul 11, 2008 7:05PM
SPORT: Major League Baseball Picks
PICK: Detroit Tigers -137

REASON FOR PICK: This line has come down from its opening number to the point where I now feel the home team offers us solid value. These two pitchers faced each other at Minnesota a couple of weeks ago. Neither earned a decision but the Twins came away with a 5-4 win. That result notwithstanding, the Tigers are a terrific 18-6 against southpaws on the season. Perkins is likely to find out that they're also a much better hitting club here at Detroit. Indeed, as a team, the Tigers are batting over .300 at home (.302) while averaging a whopping 5.9 runs per game. They're 11-3 when Gallaraga (3.07 ERA as a starter) starts, including 5-1 here at home. They should be able to bounce back from yesterday's series opening setback, improving to 82-41 their past 123 against left-handed starters. Consider a play on DETROIT


LEE KOSTROSKI

GAME: St. Louis @ Pittsburgh Pirates Jul 11, 2008 7:05PM
SPORT: Major League Baseball Picks

PICK: St. Louis

St. Louis (Lohse) ? over Pittsburgh (Duke) 6:05 PM

Kyle Lohse was an egregious All Star snub and he could deliver a focused performance to prove a point Friday night for the Cardinals. St. Louis has won nine of his past ten starts and he has been a critical addition to this team and will be critical to the playoff chances for the Cardinals. Lohse does not post glowing strikeout numbers but he has not walked more than two batters in any of his last ten starts. In eight of his last ten outings he allowed two earned runs or fewer and he owns a solid 3.61 ERA on the season.

The St. Louis bullpen struggled early in the season but of late the relief pitching has been solid. The road team has actually won five of the last eight meetings between these teams and St. Louis has a 25-20 record away from home this season. The Cardinals have been the superior hitting team on the season and St. Louis is 16-10 in the last 26 road games. The Pirates are allowing 5.6 runs per game in the last ten contests and the St. Louis offense should be able to post positive results tonight.

Lefthander Zach Duke continues to disappoint with three or more runs allowed in six of his last ten starts. Duke owns a 6.57 ERA over his past three starts and his record is 17-28 over the last three seasons. Pirate closer Matt Capps was also recently placed on the DL so the already struggling Pittsburgh bullpen could have another long night tonight as Duke has pitched just 12 innings in his last three starts.



Teddy Sevransky

Tampa Bay Rays @ Cleveland Indians Jul 11, 2008 7:05PM
SPORT: Major League Baseball Picks

PICK: Tampa Bay Rays

We?re getting solid value with the Rays in this game, largely due to James Shields sharp home/road dichotomy: a 2.08 ERA at home, compared to a 6.09 ERA on the road. The reality is that Shields has pitched just fine on the road with the exception of a couple of rough starts that have dramatically inflated his season long numbers. In his last road outing, Shields held the Marlins potent offense to a single run in seven innings of work. The Indians 13 run outburst yesterday is not likely to project forward into today?s ballgame.


Tampa has matched their longest losing streak of the season, dropping four straight games thanks to an offense that has produced only seven runs. This team is too talented, and their pitching staff (both starters and bullpen) is too good for the losing to continue indefinitely. That?s most assuredly not the case for Cleveland right now, losers of ten straight prior to yesterday?s blowout win. If ?team chemistry? was being measured here in any tangible way, the Rays would be a 4:1 favorite or higher, and that?s something that simply can?t be factored properly into any moneyline equation. Cleveland?s bullpen behind Cliff Lee has been nothing short of disastrous in recent weeks and Lee himself has come back to earth a bit after his red hot start, with his ERA rising a full run since the end of May. Take Tampa Bay.

 

[the duke]

Comps

VEGAS EXPERTS

Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers
Friday, July 11th, 8:05 PM ET

The Brew Crew's Manny Parra has been nearly unhittable over the last month and hasn't given up a run in either of his previous two outings, however, the same cannot be said for his opponent, Josh Fogg of Cincinnati. Fogg has an ERA in the double-digits and its climbed all the way up to 12.86 on the road. The Reds are 30-17 on the road vs. lefties + Milwaukee's bats are alive and well after Thursday's 11-run effort.

Play on: Over



Chris James Sports

Chicago White Sox

Tonight is the first game of the series between the White Sox and the Rangers and it should be an interesting one as we have the best offense in the league going against a pitcher who has been pretty dominant as of late. The White Sox send Gavin Floyd to the mound whos is 10-4 with a 3.22 ERA on the year. Over his last 8 starts Floyd is 6-1 with a 3.55 ERA and over his last 3 starts he is 2-1 with a 3.37 ERA. Floyd has been average on the road with a 3-3 record and a 4.38 ERA. However, the White Sox as a team have been hot lately going 4-1 in their last 5 games and 6-1 in their last 7 games as a road favorite. I really see the White Sox scoring alot of runs tonight and beating up on the Rangers pitching staff. The Rangers send Luis Mendoza to the mound who has really struggled. He is 1-3 on the year with a 7.54 ERA. In his last start against the Angels he only pitched 1.1 innings while giving up 8 earned runs. He is averaging 27 walks/hits per nine innings pitched over his last three starts. The Rangers are 0-5 as a team in Mendoza's starts this year compared to the White Sox going 12-5 in Floyd's starts this year. The White Sox are 6-0 in Floyd's last 6 starts as a favorite and 36-15 in their last 51 games overall as a favorite. Look for Floyd to put together a decent outing on the road and the White Sox to really beat up on Mendoza and the Rangers bullpen who has a 5.67 ERA over the last 3 games. Play the White Sox tonight as my free play selection.


TONY KARPINSKI

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals (MLB)
Jul 11, 2008 8:10 PM EDT

Play: Kansas City Royals

Seattle at Kansas City (Baseball action) 8:10pm ET Big bounce back win from Kansas City last night over the White Sox. They had two tough losses at home against the White Sox. Both games they lost by one run, but just as we said here yesterday the Royals bounced back and won the final game. How can the Seattle Mariners be favored in this spot? How can the Mariners who are 12 games under .500 on the road be the favorites? The Mariners just don?t have enough talent to win and things are getting so bad in Seattle, that they released Richie Sexton and a few Starbucks closed on Thursday. . They are twenty games under .500 and we'll take the better team at home. Play on the KC ROYALS

 

[the duke]

Comps

JOHN MARTIN

Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals

Houston Astros -129

1 Unit on Houston Astros -129
(Listing Oswalt)

Houston?s Roy Oswalt will lead the Astros to a road win over the Washington Nationals Friday. Washington is 1-9 against the money line in home games vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game this season. The Nationals are 8-25 against the money line in home games vs. good baserunning teams - averaging 0.85 or more SB's/game over the last 3 seasons. Oswalt is 84-31 against the money line in the second half of the season since 1997. Sometimes it takes The Wizard half a season to find his mojo, but Oswalt looks to have found it right now. Oswalt features a 2.61 ERA over his last three starts where he has been victorious in two of them. Washington is 1-11 against the money line with a tired bullpen - throwing 13+ innings over the last 3 games this season. The Nats? bullpen is as tired as they come right now. Cash in with Houston as the favorite.



Info Plays

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers -172

3* on Milwaukee Brewers -172
(Listing Parra and Fogg)

This game won?t even be close. Reds? starter Josh Fogg is a terrible 7-24 vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game since 1997. The Brewers offer the best pop in their lineup in the National League. Milwaukee is 30-9 in home games vs. a starting pitcher whose strikes out 3 or less batters per start over the last 3 seasons. Milwaukee is 40-12 in home games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. Josh Fogg is one of the worst starters in baseball. Bet the Brewers at home.



BLACK WIDOW


Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox -200

1* on Boston Red Sox -200
(List Buchholz and Burres)

This is an easy bet to take the Red Sox at home. Obviously you have to bet a lot to win a little, but the Sox are worth every penny tonight. Boston is 24-5 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .265 or worse this season. The Red Sox are 16-2 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -200 this season. Boston is 21-4 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 or more this season. The Red Sox have only loss four times all season at home as this big of a favorite. Now you can see why this is basically a gimme that the Sox will win tonight. Take Boston on the Money Line.

 

[the duke]

SAPKOWSKI 108-66

Premium(57-33 L90, Yesterday 0-2 (BAL Orioles"L",LA Dodgers"L")
CHI Cubs
CHI White Sox


Free picks(50-34 L84, 0-2 Yesterday (CHI Cubs"L",DET Tigers"L")
SD Padres
SEA Mariners

 

[the duke]

Players of America

SF vs. CHC
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs
Star Value: 3* (30 Units) Chicago Cubs -140.0

Writeup: A nice little afternoon game at Wrigley Field on Friday as the slumping San Francisco Giants take on the division leading Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are drowning their sorrows after a shootout resulted in a loss last night with the Reds and the Giants the same as they were dropped by the Mets in convincing fashion (7-3).

The Giants elect to put righty Matt Cain on the rubber and that isn't saying much. Cain has struggled this season going 5-7 thus far. From an interest point of view, the Giants are a pathetic 4-14 in their last 18 Friday games this season and have really struggled to put the bat on the ball. These two teams are split down the seam this season at 2-2 but look for that to change and the better team to emerge the victor Friday afternoon.

Jason Marquis has been a bit better than skeptics might have predicted this season carrying a respectable 9-7 record overall. Yes, yes, we're all aware of the big loss with Soriano to this squad, but believe it or not they are finally adapting without their leader and starting to look like a winning team again. An afternoon game at Wrigley is no cake walk for any opponent, and coming off a loss to an inferior team, the Cubs win this one.

With that being said, let's lay a little more chalk than usual here and clock up an early win to start the weekend. Cubbies for a 1* selection in a shoot out.

TREND OF THE GAME: The Cubs are 18-5 in Marquis' last 24 home starts.

Chicago 7, San Francisco 3



MIN vs. DET
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers
Star Value: 1* (10 Units) Detroit Tigers -150


Writeup: This Friday night the Twins travel to Motor City to continue their four game skid with the Tigers of Detroit. As we remain in the heat of divisional play, things start getting a bit tenser this time of year as squads start carving their position in the standing columns. The AL Central just happens to be wide open for the taking, but with a lot of ball to be played it's these types of "playoff-like atmosphere" ones that begin to mean something.

The Twins and Tigs went 11 long innings on Thursday with Minnesota coming out on top in the end. The Twins, however, are a subpar 18-23 on the road this season. The Tigers on the other hand are 27-17 in front of their home fans at Comerica Park. Second baseman Matt Tolbert will be out indefinitely for a few months as he will undergo thumb surgery and right field superstar Michael Cuddyer is also listed on the 15 day disabled list with a finger sprain. These two loses alone are a big blow to the Twins on both sides of the ball. Left hander Glen Perkins will be handed the hardball on Friday as he comes in with a legit 5-2 record but an ERA up over 4.25. One very key ingredient to point out in this game on Friday is the bullpens of both teams. Minnesota's bullpen has an ERA of 8.56 in their last three games which is atrocious. Detroit on the other hand has a solid 3.82 bullpen in their last three outings. Look for Detroit to exploit this weakness, too.

For the Tigs, right hander Armando Galarraga will be throwing out the first pitch with a win loss record of 7-2 on the year and a WHIP of 1.16 along with an ERA under 3.25. Meeting 11 times this year already, Detroit is behind at 4-7 but got the victory last time out against Perkins. Armando has yet to pitch against the Twins this season.

Look for Detroit to thirst for a little revenge after the heart breaker last night. With a potent offense capable of exploding in any inning, CoPark should be rockin' with a solid crowd as the Tigers grab a victory proving to be the better team in this one.

TREND OF THE GAME: The Tigers are 20-5 in their last 25 home games.

Detroit 6, Minnesota 3



TB vs. CLE
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)Under 8.5

Writeup: Here is a no brainer Friday night. This one might seem too simple for the sharps, but we're on it. The "world-beating" Rays head to Cleveland to face the Indians who have been more than a disappointment to professionals this season. Cleveland picked up their first win in ages against this Tampa Bay team last night in a convincing blow out at Progressive Field.

For Friday, the UNDER between these two squads looks meaty. Two big time studs are in the spotlight on Lake Erie, righty James Shields for the Rays and CY Young candidate Cliff Lee for the Tribe. Shields comes in leading this Tampa Bay to destiny so far this season with a 7-5 record and an impressive ERA of 3.64. Lee on the other hand is an eye-popping 11-2 with a WHIP of 1.04 and an ERA of less than 2.40. Pretty darn good numbers if you ask me. Both of these guys like a defensive struggle and both have all stars backing them up in the field. Lee has kept games under ten times already this season, and Shields eight.

There is more than the pitching dual tonight between these two. The infamous Wally Bell will be calling the balls and strikes in Cleveland. Mr. Bell has officiated 15 games this MLB season already, TWELVE of which have stayed under the total! On top of that, we know the Indian woes when it comes to offensive. OK, so they came out of their slump a bit last night and scored 13, big whoop. This team's all around batting average is in the mid .200's and each night out it's a crap shoot on whether they are going to score more than a run or two. The constantly inconsistent offensive of this squad has landed them in the sewer of not only the AL Central, but the entire MLB.

This one should be a doosy, and a well played baseball game on Friday. Look for a low-scoring, hard fought battle between these two squads. Give us the under on the shores of Lake Erie Friday for a 1* wager.

TREND OF THE GAME: The UNDER is 11-4-1 in these two team's last 16 meetings.

Cleveland 3, Tampa Bay 1




NYY vs. TOR
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Star Value: 1* (10 Units) Under 8


Writeup: Another star-studded dual in Toronto on Friday as the Yankees head to Toronto and get back to some American League play. Two very good heavers toe the rubber in this one, and like the above we should have a very tight one all the way to the end.

The Yankees put the young right hander Joba Chamerlain on the mound Friday who has been pretty solid this season. He has started four games and went 2-2 and his ERA is steady at 2.45. The highly touted Roy Halladay will be the Yankees opponent and this guy is a flat out stud. He is 10-6 this year, with several of his losses coming from a lack of run support. Roy has a whip of 1.04 and an ERA of 2.88. These pitchers have combined for 22 decisions this year and 14 of those have resulted in under winners. The Yankees have been under the total 56 times this season, and the Blue Jays 49. Expect this trend to continue.

This one will be another defensive battle. Lay the standard juice on this one and don't be surprised if there are goose eggs on the board come the seventh. The UNDER for a 1* selection here.

TREND OF THE GAME: Combined, the Yankees and Blue Jays have settled under the total 106 times this season.

New York 2, Toronto 0

 

[the duke]

ROBERT FERRINGO


1.5-Unit Play. Take #902 Chicago Cubs (-155) over San Francisco (2 p.m., Friday, July 11)
The Cubs are a great road team and Jason Marquis is a great road pitcher. The Cubs are 42-11 in Wrigley and 18-6 in Marquis last 24 home starts. Matt Cain just loses. He is 16-38 in his last 54 starts and 2-15 on the road against a team with a winning record.

1-Unit Play. Take #906 Philadelphia (-145) over Arizona (7 p.m., Friday, July 11)

1-Unit Play. Take #916 Los Angeles Dodgers (-150) over Florida (10:30 p.m., Friday, July 11)

1-Unit Play. Take Under 8.5 Florida at Los Angeles Dodgers (10 p.m., Friday, July 11)

1-Unit Play. Take Under 8.0 Tampa Bay at Cleveland (7 p.m., Friday, July 11)

1-Unit Play. Take Over 9.0 Minnesota at Detroit (7 p.m., Friday, July 11)

 

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Teddy June

5* MLB Game of the Day

Toronto Blue Jays

 

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Anthony Capone
Just a small play for me today .



5 Dimes White Sox -113

This week (5-2) (+40 Dimes )

 

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Info Plays

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers -172

3* on Milwaukee Brewers -172
(Listing Parra and Fogg)

This game won?t even be close. Reds? starter Josh Fogg is a terrible 7-24 vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game since 1997. The Brewers offer the best pop in their lineup in the National League. Milwaukee is 30-9 in home games vs. a starting pitcher whose strikes out 3 or less batters per start over the last 3 seasons. Milwaukee is 40-12 in home games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. Josh Fogg is one of the worst starters in baseball. Bet the Brewers at home.

 

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WNBA: Premium Play

San Antonio vs Atlanta


Play: Single Dime Over 152,5
Comments:

WNBA - 603 Atlanta Dream @ 604 San Antonio Silver Stars

Atlanta has managed at Minnesota to conquer their second win in a row, after having lost all their first 17 matches of the season. The way they have done it shows how weird the WNBA has been in the last few weeks. After being down at half time by 26-38, the team came back and won the match by 73-67. Today they will face the best team in the league right now, San Antonio. One of the things that has been frequent this season is that Atlanta when playing on the road, pushes up the tempo of the game, as that's the only way they can be competitive. They are 6-2 Over on the road this season thanks to that. They are also 9-3 Over in a 150-159,5 range this season. The Dream are a really motivated team right now and that is visible on their shooting %'s, as it is on their number of turnovers, which has decreased a lot in their last few games. Their last game at Minnesota went under, but the team scored 47 points in the second half!

San Antonio is on a winning streak of six games and in their last few games, their offense has been perfect, consistently scoring 80 points or more. This will be a back to back game for them, but it will be different that the typical b2b match, as yesterday at Chicago they were already up by 65-44 at the end of the third quarter. Actually the team didn't reach the 80 points mark, as they rested their best players and only scored 10 points in the last quarter. Also two of their main stars weren't brilliant last night. Becky just shot 3-9 FG and scored 12 points, while Young shot 3-9 FG and scored 8 points. Today a bounce back from these two players is more than expected, especially at in the game at Atlanta, Becky scored 25 points and Young 16. Today I expect Atlanta to push up the tempo, something they have done on the road against the best teams of the league, while San Antonio won't have problems in scoring, something they have been doing very well lately. Take the over in here.

Pick: 3 units (Regular Play) on 603/604 Over 152,5 @1.91 on The Greek

Mr. Ernie has a 5* play. Please post if available. Last one on 6/28 won handily(Cards 5 - 1 @ +105 over KC). Thanks & good luck.


Andre Gomes

 

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Sportskingz

Cubs,
Phillies,
Cards,
Milw,
Laa

 

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Benjamin Lee Eckstein "Mr Chalk"

Ben lee won on Thursday with the Blue Jays-$130/Orioles.

For Friday Mr Chalk likes the Brewers-$180/Reds.

 

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Wizard of Odds Guaranteed Selections
Date: Friday, July 11, 2008
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TOP RATED BASEBALL PLAY OF THE DAY
Oakland w/Gallagher -115 10:05 EST

 

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Golden Contender Guaranteed Selections
Date: Friday, July 11, 2008
$29.99 Guaranteed: ON FRIDAY NIGHT ITS THE RELEASE OF A SOLID 10 STAR AMERICAN LEAGUE POWERHOUSE PLAY.THIS GUARANTEED BOMB HAS SOLID TECHNICAL SUPPORT,AND OFFERS A BIG PITCHING MISMATCH FOR OUR TEAM.WE DROPPED ONE ON THURSDAY,BUT WE COME BACK WITH A FURY HERE.ROLL RIGHT INTO ALL-STAR WEEKEND WITH THIS BIG BOMB. 7/11/2008

ON FRIDAY THE BIG 10 STAR POWERHOUSE PLAY IS ON THE SEATTLE MARINERS.YOU HEARD IT RIGHT. GAME 927 AT 8:10 EASTERN. THE MARINERS FOR A TEAM 20 GAMES UNDER 500,ARE IN ONE OF THERE BEST SITUATIONS. THIS YEAR THEY ARE 7-3 IN THE FIRST GAME OF A ROAD SERIES IF THERE COMING IN OFF A LOSS.WINNING GAMES OVER B.COLON IN BOSTON,J.SANTANNA IN N.Y. ECT.THEY GET THESE WINS WHEN THERE ACE IS ON THE MOUND. FELIX "THE CAT" HERNANDEZ,BRINGS HIS SUPERB 1.90 ROAD E.R.A. INTO THIS ONE. HERNANDEZ HAS PITCHED REAL WELL IN HIS LAST 3 STARTS HIS E.R.A IS 1.80.OPPOSING BATTERS ARE HTTING JUST .217 AGAINST HIM ON THE YEAR. HE IS 2-0 VS KC WITH A 2.11 ERA AND HAS BEEN THROWING DARTS IN HIS BULLPEN SESSIONS AS HE GETS READY TO MAKE THIS START HIS FIRST SINCE JUNE 23RD.FOR THE ROYALS ITS L.HOCHEVAR NOT DOING BAD THIS YEAR,THOUGH HE HAS STRUGGLED. IN HIS LAST 3 STARTS PITCHING TO A 7.50 E.R.A.OPPOSING BATTERS ARE CRACKING HIM GOOD AT .277 THIS YEAR.THEY ROYALS ARE JUST 3-7 AFTER GAMES WHERE THEYVE WON WITH GREINKE PITCHING AND 5-9 IN THE FIRST GAME OF A HOME SERIES. THEY ARE COMING OFF A LATE WIN AGAINST THE WHITESOX IN WHICH THEY TRAILED FOR MOST OF THE GAME. THE MARINERS BLEW A LATE LEAD AND LOST IN EXTRAS VS OAKLAND,BUT THE TIDE TURNS HERE AND THE MARINERS GET THE WIN. BOL GC-.