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James Patrick Sports
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Angels vs. Royals 8:10 p.m. est.
The Halos have enjoyed their visits to Kaufman Stadium as they have posted 10 wins in their past 15 games in KC. Our complimentary selection on Monday in Major League action is #963 Los Angeles Angels
Sports Gambling Hotline
Orlando at DETROIT (-6)
Tonight we back another low-scoring game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, as the Magic and Pistons played well UNDER the posted price in Game One.
More of the same tonight, as the last pair of series meetings have stayed UNDER the total.
Orlando comes into this game on a 4 game UNDER streak, and the Magic has now played UNDER the posted price in 12 of their last 15 games.
Detroit meanwhile, has played UNDER in 4 of their last 5, and 8 of their last 11 overall
Yes, the total is a little on the low-side, but with good reason
Play on the UNDER in Game Two tonight.
2♦ UNDER
Chuck Franklin
Orlando at DETROIT (-6)
The Pistons are clicking on all cylinders, having won four games in a row. They will carry that momentum into this game, facing a Magic team they easily beat on Saturday. Detroit swept Orlando last season in the playoffs and may do so again
The Pistons are 9-2 ATS the last 11 games played as the favorite and 6-1 ATS the last seven home games. This is an experienced playoff team that is 6-2 ATS the last eight Conference Semifinal games and on a 28-11 ATS run with only one days rest. The Magic have only covered the spread twice in the last eight games versus a team with a better than .600 record.
Absolute Blowout!
3♦ DETROIT
Bobby Maxwell
Boston at DETROIT (-110)
The Tigers have Jeremy Bonderman (2-2, 3.86 ERA) on the hill today and he's already beaten the Red Sox once, so he should have the gameplan to do it again.
Bonderman gave up two runs (just one earned) on five hits in five innings of a 7-2 win in Boston back in early April and the Tigers have won four of their last six against the Red Sox. And in Comerica Park in Detroit, the Sox are just 1-4 in their last five visits.
Detroit is 6-0 against Boston with Bonderman on the hill the last few seasons and he's allowed just two earned runs in three straight outings, including Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx. Against the Red Sox, Bonderman has allowed three runs or less in seven of his last eight starts against them.
Diasuke Matsuzaka (4-0, 2.52 ERA) goes for Boston and his only trip to Comerica in Detroit he got shelled, giving up six runs on 10 hits in five innings of a 6-5 loss.
The Tigers are 6-2 at home and 12-4 when Bonderman opens a series. Let's play Detroit to get this one.
3♦ DETROIT
Karl Garrett
White Sox at TORONTO (-115)
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Tonight look for the streaking Blue Jays to hand the sliding White Sox another setback, and complete the 4-game series sweep.
Toronto has won their last 4, while Chicago is mired in a 5 game slide.
Dustin McGowan is coming off a nice 7 inning, 1 run, no decison at Boston, and he did win his lone home start to date, shutting down the Tigers back on April 19th.
The White Sox counter with Javier Vazquez who rebounded from a loss to the Yankees with 8 solid innings of 1 run ball in a no decision against Baltimore. Still, the Jays are now 5-1 the last 6 meetings at the Rogers Centre against the Pale Hose, and I like them to add another win to that total.
Take Toronto to pull of the rare 4-game sweep.
1♦ TORONTO
Jeff Benton
Finally got back on the right track with the free plays, as Sunday's selection teh Lakers was an easy winner. For Monday, it's back to the MLB diamond, and we'll back the Cubs as a small underdog at the Reds.
(Based on a 1♦ to 10♦ rating system)
3♦ CHICAGO CUBS
Tony Weston
We?re focused in on La La Land as the New York Mets continue this West Coast trip in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
Despite a 7-2 loss at Colorado yesterday no team is hotter than the Dodgers, who are 8-1 their last nine games and are 10-3 their last 13. Leading Los Angeles? surge has been its bats, which have produced 7.2 runs per game in that 13-game stretch and have averaged 8 runs a game over its last nine.
On the other side, even though the Mets took two of three from the Diamondbacks, the team with the best record in the majors, New York is still only 6-7 its last 13 games, including a 3-5 mark on the road.
For the year New York is only 6-8 on the road, while the Dodgers are 9-5 at home.
Los Angeles? offense is too hot right now and it?ll keep up the production tonight and get an easy win over the Mets.
Take the Dodgers at home.
4♦ DODGERS (1♦ to 5♦ Scale)
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays May 5 2008 7:05PM
Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays
Reason: Chicago is struggling losing 5 straight. The White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games as a road underdog. Chicago has lost their lsat 5 games played on turf. The White Sox are 5-12 in Vazquezs last 17 starts as a road dog. After a bad road trip the Jays have returned home and started to win again. Toronto has now won 4 straight and in their last 6 home games they are 5-1. The Jays are 6-1 in McGowan's last 7 starts as a home favorite. Chicago is 0-5 in their last 5 trips to Toronto. The Blue Jays are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between the clubs. Play on the Toronto Blue Jays
Big Al Mcmordie
Game: St Louis Cardinals at Colorado Rockies May 5 2008 8:35PM
Prediction: St Louis Cardinals
Reason: At 8:35pm ET our member selection is on the St. Louis Cardinals over the Colorado Rockies. Eight years ago, the Cardinals set a franchise record with 17 wins in the month of April, thanks in large part to a pitching phenom by the name of Rick Ankiel. Now fast-forward to 2008, and the Cardinals have broken that record with 18 April wins, and one of the main reasons is a relatively new outfielder and hitting star by the name of Rick Ankiel. Of course it hasn't hurt that the Cards also have an offense that features Albert Pujols, Chris Duncan, and a somewhat rejuvenated Troy Glaus. But it's been the starting pitching that has made the biggest difference for the Cards. One of the biggest surprises has been the performance of unheralded righthanded starter Joel Pineiro. Pineiro has three quality starts in a row and he has won his last two at Pittsburgh and at home against the Reds. The outing against the Reds was particularly impressive as Pineiro only gave up one hit in seven innings against one of the best lineups in the National League. Colorado has had a major turnaround this season, but unfortunately for them it is the wrong type of reversal. The Rockies have gone from World Series finalist to one of the worst teams in the league after the first month of the season. And there is seemingly no easy explanation for this as their roster experienced very few changes from last season to now. The recent loss of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki until sometime around the All-Star break will not help Colorado break out of its doldrums. Take St. Louis
Vegas Experts Tip of Day
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
Monday, May 5th, 10:10 PM ET
The M's should be able to snap their five game losing skid against a Rangers team that is not good away from home (just 9-29 vs. sub-.500 foes away from home) and is getting horrendous pitching (5.55 team ERA is an AL worst). It also helps that Texas is hitting just .257 away from home and scoring only 3.4 runs per game vs. southpaws this season. Seattle is 22-6 at home as a favorite of -125 to -150.
Play on: Seattle
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (957) NY Mets and (958) LA Dodgers. Take "(957) NY Mets". Dodger stadium is a huge park, great for pitchers. You need speed on the base paths when playing here, and in this game the visiting Mets have it, tied for third in NL in thefts. Veteran righty Nelson Figueroa has been very good for the Mets, allowing 26 hits in 28 innings with 22 Ks. LA starter Chad Billingsley is struggling at 1-4 with a 5.20 ERA. Control has been a problem, walking 17 in 27 innings. A good spot for the dog, play the NY Mets!
Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (967) TEX Rangers and (968) SEA Mariners. Take "(967) TEX Rangers". Dave has seven straight NBA winners with Sunday's Celtics-Lakers sweep, and he's discounting his Monday Under the Hat Magic-Pistons play to just $25 at his Pure Gold Club!... "Kevin Millwood and Jared Washburn take the mound tonight as the Rangers open a set with the Mariners in Seattle. Millwood has been pretty good on the road in the early going. Washburn got off to a terrific start, allowing just 20 baserunners in his first 18 innings. But in his last three starts, Washburn has been knocked around, permitting just under two baserunners per inning. I think Texas will be the fresher team with the M's having to make the cross country jaunt after getting swept by the Yanks. So it looks to me like decent enough value to justify a play on the Rangers as dogs tonight."
James Patrick Sports
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Angels vs. Royals 8:10 p.m. est.
The Halos have enjoyed their visits to Kaufman Stadium as they have posted 10 wins in their past 15 games in KC. Our complimentary selection on Monday in Major League action is #963 Los Angeles Angels
Sports Gambling Hotline
Orlando at DETROIT (-6)
Tonight we back another low-scoring game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, as the Magic and Pistons played well UNDER the posted price in Game One.
More of the same tonight, as the last pair of series meetings have stayed UNDER the total.
Orlando comes into this game on a 4 game UNDER streak, and the Magic has now played UNDER the posted price in 12 of their last 15 games.
Detroit meanwhile, has played UNDER in 4 of their last 5, and 8 of their last 11 overall
Yes, the total is a little on the low-side, but with good reason
Play on the UNDER in Game Two tonight.
2♦ UNDER
Chuck Franklin
Orlando at DETROIT (-6)
The Pistons are clicking on all cylinders, having won four games in a row. They will carry that momentum into this game, facing a Magic team they easily beat on Saturday. Detroit swept Orlando last season in the playoffs and may do so again
The Pistons are 9-2 ATS the last 11 games played as the favorite and 6-1 ATS the last seven home games. This is an experienced playoff team that is 6-2 ATS the last eight Conference Semifinal games and on a 28-11 ATS run with only one days rest. The Magic have only covered the spread twice in the last eight games versus a team with a better than .600 record.
Absolute Blowout!
3♦ DETROIT
Bobby Maxwell
Boston at DETROIT (-110)
The Tigers have Jeremy Bonderman (2-2, 3.86 ERA) on the hill today and he's already beaten the Red Sox once, so he should have the gameplan to do it again.
Bonderman gave up two runs (just one earned) on five hits in five innings of a 7-2 win in Boston back in early April and the Tigers have won four of their last six against the Red Sox. And in Comerica Park in Detroit, the Sox are just 1-4 in their last five visits.
Detroit is 6-0 against Boston with Bonderman on the hill the last few seasons and he's allowed just two earned runs in three straight outings, including Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx. Against the Red Sox, Bonderman has allowed three runs or less in seven of his last eight starts against them.
Diasuke Matsuzaka (4-0, 2.52 ERA) goes for Boston and his only trip to Comerica in Detroit he got shelled, giving up six runs on 10 hits in five innings of a 6-5 loss.
The Tigers are 6-2 at home and 12-4 when Bonderman opens a series. Let's play Detroit to get this one.
3♦ DETROIT
Karl Garrett
White Sox at TORONTO (-115)
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Tonight look for the streaking Blue Jays to hand the sliding White Sox another setback, and complete the 4-game series sweep.
Toronto has won their last 4, while Chicago is mired in a 5 game slide.
Dustin McGowan is coming off a nice 7 inning, 1 run, no decison at Boston, and he did win his lone home start to date, shutting down the Tigers back on April 19th.
The White Sox counter with Javier Vazquez who rebounded from a loss to the Yankees with 8 solid innings of 1 run ball in a no decision against Baltimore. Still, the Jays are now 5-1 the last 6 meetings at the Rogers Centre against the Pale Hose, and I like them to add another win to that total.
Take Toronto to pull of the rare 4-game sweep.
1♦ TORONTO
Jeff Benton
Finally got back on the right track with the free plays, as Sunday's selection teh Lakers was an easy winner. For Monday, it's back to the MLB diamond, and we'll back the Cubs as a small underdog at the Reds.
(Based on a 1♦ to 10♦ rating system)
3♦ CHICAGO CUBS
Tony Weston
We?re focused in on La La Land as the New York Mets continue this West Coast trip in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
Despite a 7-2 loss at Colorado yesterday no team is hotter than the Dodgers, who are 8-1 their last nine games and are 10-3 their last 13. Leading Los Angeles? surge has been its bats, which have produced 7.2 runs per game in that 13-game stretch and have averaged 8 runs a game over its last nine.
On the other side, even though the Mets took two of three from the Diamondbacks, the team with the best record in the majors, New York is still only 6-7 its last 13 games, including a 3-5 mark on the road.
For the year New York is only 6-8 on the road, while the Dodgers are 9-5 at home.
Los Angeles? offense is too hot right now and it?ll keep up the production tonight and get an easy win over the Mets.
Take the Dodgers at home.
4♦ DODGERS (1♦ to 5♦ Scale)
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays May 5 2008 7:05PM
Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays
Reason: Chicago is struggling losing 5 straight. The White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games as a road underdog. Chicago has lost their lsat 5 games played on turf. The White Sox are 5-12 in Vazquezs last 17 starts as a road dog. After a bad road trip the Jays have returned home and started to win again. Toronto has now won 4 straight and in their last 6 home games they are 5-1. The Jays are 6-1 in McGowan's last 7 starts as a home favorite. Chicago is 0-5 in their last 5 trips to Toronto. The Blue Jays are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between the clubs. Play on the Toronto Blue Jays
Big Al Mcmordie
Game: St Louis Cardinals at Colorado Rockies May 5 2008 8:35PM
Prediction: St Louis Cardinals
Reason: At 8:35pm ET our member selection is on the St. Louis Cardinals over the Colorado Rockies. Eight years ago, the Cardinals set a franchise record with 17 wins in the month of April, thanks in large part to a pitching phenom by the name of Rick Ankiel. Now fast-forward to 2008, and the Cardinals have broken that record with 18 April wins, and one of the main reasons is a relatively new outfielder and hitting star by the name of Rick Ankiel. Of course it hasn't hurt that the Cards also have an offense that features Albert Pujols, Chris Duncan, and a somewhat rejuvenated Troy Glaus. But it's been the starting pitching that has made the biggest difference for the Cards. One of the biggest surprises has been the performance of unheralded righthanded starter Joel Pineiro. Pineiro has three quality starts in a row and he has won his last two at Pittsburgh and at home against the Reds. The outing against the Reds was particularly impressive as Pineiro only gave up one hit in seven innings against one of the best lineups in the National League. Colorado has had a major turnaround this season, but unfortunately for them it is the wrong type of reversal. The Rockies have gone from World Series finalist to one of the worst teams in the league after the first month of the season. And there is seemingly no easy explanation for this as their roster experienced very few changes from last season to now. The recent loss of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki until sometime around the All-Star break will not help Colorado break out of its doldrums. Take St. Louis
Vegas Experts Tip of Day
Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners
Monday, May 5th, 10:10 PM ET
The M's should be able to snap their five game losing skid against a Rangers team that is not good away from home (just 9-29 vs. sub-.500 foes away from home) and is getting horrendous pitching (5.55 team ERA is an AL worst). It also helps that Texas is hitting just .257 away from home and scoring only 3.4 runs per game vs. southpaws this season. Seattle is 22-6 at home as a favorite of -125 to -150.
Play on: Seattle
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (957) NY Mets and (958) LA Dodgers. Take "(957) NY Mets". Dodger stadium is a huge park, great for pitchers. You need speed on the base paths when playing here, and in this game the visiting Mets have it, tied for third in NL in thefts. Veteran righty Nelson Figueroa has been very good for the Mets, allowing 26 hits in 28 innings with 22 Ks. LA starter Chad Billingsley is struggling at 1-4 with a 5.20 ERA. Control has been a problem, walking 17 in 27 innings. A good spot for the dog, play the NY Mets!
Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (967) TEX Rangers and (968) SEA Mariners. Take "(967) TEX Rangers". Dave has seven straight NBA winners with Sunday's Celtics-Lakers sweep, and he's discounting his Monday Under the Hat Magic-Pistons play to just $25 at his Pure Gold Club!... "Kevin Millwood and Jared Washburn take the mound tonight as the Rangers open a set with the Mariners in Seattle. Millwood has been pretty good on the road in the early going. Washburn got off to a terrific start, allowing just 20 baserunners in his first 18 innings. But in his last three starts, Washburn has been knocked around, permitting just under two baserunners per inning. I think Texas will be the fresher team with the M's having to make the cross country jaunt after getting swept by the Yanks. So it looks to me like decent enough value to justify a play on the Rangers as dogs tonight."
