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Cubs at TORONTO (-120) Karl Garrett
Afternoon baseball action from Canada today, and I will take the Blue Jays to take today's rubber game against the Cubs.
Chicago is just 15-17 away from the Friendly Confines this season, and starter Ted Lilly has been a bog part of the Cubs struggles on the road this year, as his 2-3 mark with an over 5 ERA shows.
Toronto starter Jesse Litsch is 3-0 at home this season with a 2.97 ERA, and the G-Man will side with Litsch and his Jays to hand the Cubs another road setback.
Take Toronto in this one.
3♦ TORONTO
N.Y. Yankees (-125) at HOUSTON Bobby Maxwell
Two teams going in opposite directions in this matchup as the Yankees have won eight of their last 11 while the Astros have dropped eight of 11.
And the one consistency this season for New York has been starter Chien-Ming Wang (7-2, 4.30 ERA). Wang is 4-0 on the road with a 2.38 ERA and on Tuesday he held the A?s to one run on seven hits in 3-1 road win.
The Yankees have won his last four starts and with Wang on the hill the Yankees are on runs of 20-6 on the road, 51-18 with him listed as a favorite, 40-15 overall and 8-1 when he toes the rubber on Sundays.
Houston has Roy Oswalt (5-6, 5.06) on the mound today and he has really struggled this season. The Astros have won just once in his last five starts and he is 1-5 as an underdog.
If you haven?t noticed, the Yankees are back over .500 and they?ve taken the first two games of this series. They are playing some good baseball, including getting some very good starting pitching.
Let?s play the Yankees in this one as Wang gets the job done for them again.
3♦ N.Y. YANKEES
Boston at LAKERS (-7) Sports Gambling Hotline
Tough to make a case for the OVER in tonight's game, as 3 of the first 4 in this series have played UNDER the total.
ER in 6 of their last 8 playoff games, and they have also held LOW in 7 of their last 8 games when installed as the underdog.
Los Angeles is on an 8-1 playoff run UNDER the posted price, and 8 of their last 9 games played at the Staples Center have also stayed BELOW the posted price.
The linesmakers have dropped the total on this game by a few points, but we still think we are staring at another in the NBA Finals tonight.
Play on the LOW.
4♦ UNDER
James Patrick
Red Sox vs. Redlegs 1:15 p.m. est.
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Marc Lawrence
Play On: Chicago White Sox w/Contreras vs. Cook
Note: The Pale Hose host the Rockies in the rubber match of this three game weekend set at Comiskey Park when Jose Contreras takes on Aaron Cook. Contreras has been especially sharp at home of late, winnng each of his last four starts while compiling a 1.64 ERA. On the flip side, Cook is just 6-14 in his team starts in June and 2-7 away on Sundays in his MLB career. Stay at home with Contreras and the White Sox here today.
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Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants u8.5 (-120)
Sun Jun 15 '08 4:05p
The Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants combined to score six runs on Friday and four runs yesterday, and we feel that another low scoring game is in store today.
The Giants have scored just one run in their series, and we don?t expect the San Francisco offense to suddenly have a revival today. Oakland southpaw starter Dana Eveland has been very Under-friendly this season, with nine of his 13 starts staying below the total and another pushing. The highly regarded youngster has a nice 3.76 ERA overall and he has allowed three earned runs or less in six of his last seven starts.
Now Kevin Correia is making his first start since April for the Giants, but this is not exactly a powerhouse Oakland lineup that he is making his return against. The Under is 8-3 in the last 11 Athletics road games, and while a lot of that has to do with some fine young pitching, another piece of the Under puzzle has been a weak lineup that is hitting just .235 vs. right-handed pitchers over the last 10 games.
Finally, the Under is 7-2 in Correia?s last nine home starts, as well as 35-17 in the last 52 head-to-meetings in the Bay Series.
Athletics, Giants Under 8.5 (-120)
Atlanta Braves +130 to sweep Angels
Joe Saunders of the Angels has regressed badly after a great start this season, while Jorge Campillo has been serviceable for the Braves, allowing three runs or less in four of five starts. Go Atlanta.
The Atlanta Braves have had their struggles on the road, but you would not know it from the first two games of this series with the Los Angeles Angels and the Braves now look to complete the sweep at another nice price in the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball game.
Angels starter Joe Saunders was off to a fantastic start this season, but he has tailed off considerably in his recent starts with a 7.56 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP in his last three outings. He has allowed at least four runs in each of his last three starts, and he was lit up for eight earned runs and nine hits in just 4.2 innings in his last appearance on Monday.
Meanwhile, Atlanta is 4-1 in all games started by Jorge Campillo this year, as he has allowed three runs or less in four of his five starts. That has translated to a sparkling 2.15 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 46 innings. Now granted, the Braves bullpen has been a bit of an adventure lately, but that unit has performed well in this series and Atlanta does still rank seventh in the Major Leagues with a 3.33 pen ERA.
Considering the current form of the pitchers here, we see good value on Atlanta at this price as they go for their first road sweep of the season.
Braves +130
Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (923) OAK Athletics and (924) SF Giants. Take "(924) SF Giants". My Interleague Game of the Year came through as the amazing Rays notched another win at home, handling the Marlins without much trouble. Sunday's special features a pair of 10 Star plays. An upset special on the diamond plus Game Five between the Celtics and Lakers. Both plays for only $25 at my Solid Gold Club!
Dana Eveland was one of my pre-season sleepers, and he's actually done pretty well for the most for the A's. But since his complete game win back on May 21, the old Eveland bugaboo has come back in a big way. Simply stated, Eveland has lost his command. 15 BB in just 14.2 IP over his last three starts is a strong negative indicator. The Giants send out Kevin Correia, who's no star by any means, but is actually a little underrated if you look beyond his career W/L ledger. Correia was lights out in his rehab stint and should have a good game here. Good value grab on the Giants to beat the A's.
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (925) KC Royals and (926) ARI D'backs. Take "Over". Arizona doesn't always hit on the road, but at home the offense is terrific, averaging 5.5 runs per game. That's not surprising as it's a good hitter's park. Kansas City comes to town and starter Gil Meche has been terrible, a 3-8 record with a 5.25 ERA. Arizona starter Micah Owings has also been struggling, at 0-3 his last 3 starts with a 9.22 ERA. In fact, Arizona is 3-0 over the total his last three starts. Look for plenty of runs in this indoor game, Play the Royals/Diamondbacks over the total!
Robert Ross
Game: Chicago Cubs at Toronto Blue Jays Jun 15 2008 1:05PM
Prediction: Chicago Cubs
Reason: Taking the better team here at a price. The team with way more power, too. The Cubs are 27-11 against the money line vs. poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game this season and 25-9 against the money line vs. teams who strand 7.5 or more runners on base per game this season. Take Chicago!
Jimmy The Moose
Game: Florida Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays Jun 15 2008 1:40PM
Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays
Reason: Florida is 3-7 in their last 10 games as a dog of +110 to +150. The Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Florida is 1-6 in their last 7 games overall. Tampa is 21-2 in their last 23 games as a favorite between -151 and -200. The Rays are 15-3 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tampa is 17-7 in their last 24 interleague games as a favorite. Tampa is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings between the clubs. Play on the Tampa Bay Rays
Carlo Campanella
Game: Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants Jun 15 2008 4:05PM
Prediction: Oakland Athletics
Reason: Oakland finds themselves as slight road Favorites on Sunday as they head to San Francisco. The Giants have dropped 3 of their last 4 games and start Kevin Correia on the mound. We'll back teh A's in here as they're 6-1 during their last 6 trips to San Francisco and we find these Giants at 1-12 during their last 13 games against A.L. teams allowing 4.2 Runs per Game!
7* Play On Oakland
Big Al Mcmordie
Game: Pittsburgh Pirates at Baltimore Orioles Jun 15 2008 1:35PM
Prediction: Baltimore Orioles
Reason: At 1:35pm our member selection is on the Baltimore Orioles over the Pittsburgh Pirates. I'm sure Major League Baseball realized when it scheduled this series that it would be the first meeting of these two teams in Baltimore since the 1979 World Series, which the Pirates of course won after being down three games to one. But I don't know if they knew that they were also pitting the two teams with the worst records playing outside of their league in the regular season since Major League Baseball started interleague play back in 1997. Going into this season, the Orioles at 79-114 have an interleague win percentage of only .409, but have been outdone by the Pirates who have the only interleague win percentage below .400 at .377 (57-94). So far, in this series these records have held true to form with the Orioles taking the first two games and it probably won't get any easier for the Pirates this afternoon as lefthander Paul Maholm gets the start and although his overall numbers are not terrible, he is quite abysmal on the road with a 1-4 record and 6.82 ERA and an amazing 41 hits surrendered in just over 27 innings. Baltimore's veteran righthander Daniel Cabrera has pitched very well this season although he has gotten roughed up in his last two starts. But those were in two of the toughest places to pitch in the AL: the Metrodome and Boston's Fenway Park. Take the Orioles.
Tony Mathews
Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles
Selection: Pittsburgh Pirates (+115)
Explanation: We will side with the Pittsburgh Pirates as they face-off against the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday's MLB contest.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will use starting pitcher Paul Maholm. Paul Maholm has pitched well as of late. In fact, Paul Maholm has a 2.95 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Paul Maholm pitching another great game today.
The Baltimore Orioles will use starting pitcher Daniel Cabrera. Daniel Cabrera has been having pitching problems as of late. In fact, Daniel Cabrera has a 7.00 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Daniel Cabrera pitching another bad game today.
The bottom line, the Pittsburgh Pirates should be able to beat the Baltimore Orioles today!
Take the Pittsburgh Pirates!
John Fina
Selection: Oakland/San Francisco Over 8.5 (-110)
Reason: Put us down on the Oakland Athletics/San Francisco Giants Over 8.5 for our Free MLB Selection on Sunday. Today we expect a high-scoring game as the Oakland Athletics do battle with the San Francisco Giants. One reason why we expect a high-scoring game is because both these teams will send to the mound struggling starting pitchers. This says it all... The Oakland Athletics Starting Pitcher (Dana Eveland) has a 7.36 ERA in his last 3 starts, while San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher (Kevin Correia) has a 6.57 ERA in his last 3 starts. As you can see, both these teams will most likely give up many runs today. In addition, the "Over" has been a smart investment in games when the San Francisco Giants are underdogs. That's because the "Over" is 10-5 in the San Francisco Giants last 15 games as an underdog. We expect to see many runs scored once again today! Take the Oakland Athletics/San Francisco Giants Over 8.5!
Brian Marshall
Game: Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Plays On: Minnesota Twins (+115)
Game Analyses: The Minnesota Twins (as underdogs) should be able to beat the Milwaukee Brewers in Sunday's MLB game.
The Minnesota Twins will be lead by starting pitcher Scott Baker. Scott Baker has been pitching great as of late. In fact, Scott Baker has a 1.80 ERA in his last 3 starts. It's safe to say that Scott Baker will pitch another great game today.
The Milwaukee Brewers will be lead by starting pitcher Seth McClung. Seth McClung has been struggling as of late. In fact, Seth McClung has a 4.86 ERA in his last 3 starts. It's clear that Seth McClung will give up many runs today.
The Minnesota Twins have already proven they can beat the Milwaukee Brewers. In fact, the Minnesota Twins are 11-4 in their last 15 meetings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Take the Minnesota Twins
Dustin Hawkins
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox -1?+138
Here on those Hot Sox, looking for another victory against Rockies!!! Jose "the horse" Contreras (3.18 ERA)!!! Chicago has had things going in the right direction!! Aaron Cook Stuggles on the road with 3.78 ERA and 1.45 Whip!!! Just a team the will out hustle the Rockies and scrap for a win!!! Take the White Sox to the Bank!!!
Bob Harvey
Florida Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays-157
In this battle of Florida teams, the vastly improved Devil Rays get the nod as my pick to sweep the "Citrus Series". Florida has lost three straight games overall and 12 of its last 15 on the road. Second baseman Dan Uggla is 0-for-7 in this series, while shortstop Hanley Ramirez and former Tampa Bay slugger Jorge Cantu are both 1-for-8. Yes those players are do to break out of their respective slumps. Rays outfielder Jonny Gomes returned Saturday and homered in his first game back since serving a five-game suspension for his part in a bench-clearing brawl with Boston on June 5, Tampa Bay remains without Carl Crawford. The left fielder is serving the third game of his four-game ban for his part in the same incident.The Rays will give the ball to Edwin Jackson (4-5, 4.06 ERA), who tries to win consecutive starts for the first time since his first two outings of the season. He allowed four runs and a season high-tying 10 hits in seven innings Monday, but got credit for a 13-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Ricky Nolasco will throw 'em down for the Fish and has fared well against the D-Rays. This is more of a momentum play. Jackson is an underated hurler and I think he matches up well with Nolasco. Tampa Bay gets the sweep.
Dave Price
San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Indians
Total 8? un-116
1 Unit on Cleveland Indians UNDER 8.5 (listing Maddux and Sabathia)
Sabathia is among the best UNDERS bets in baseball and we'll make that wager here. First off, the Under is 44-11-3 in the Indians last 58 Sunday games. The Under is 8-1 in Sabathia's last 9 starts overall, 6-0 in Sabathia's last 6 home starts, and 5-0 in Sabathia's last 5 Sunday starts. The Under is also 12-5-2 in the Padres last 19 interleague games as an underdog of +110 to +150 and 4-1 in Maddux's last 5 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150. Bet the Under.
John Martin
Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona D-Backs
Kansas City Royals +137
1 Unit on Kansas City Royals +137
(Listing Meche)
Kansas City is a solid free pick today with Ace Gil Meche taking the ball for the Royals. Meche is 10-5 against the money line in road games vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. Meche is also 18-11 against the money line in road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) since 1997. Gil Meche loves the role of the underdog and he pitches his best ball on the road as indicated by his numbers. Meche owns a 3.95 ERA in 7 road starts this season. Micah Owins is winless in his last 3 outings with a 9.22 ERA to show for it. Meche is on top of his game while Owings is faltering. I?ll give the Royals a great shot at winning on the road Sunday. Cash in with Kansas City as the underdog.
Info Plays
Florida Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays -152
3* on Tampa Bay Rays -152
(Listing Jackson only)
Play Against - Road teams (FLORIDA) - excellent power team (>=1.5 HR's/game) vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start against opponent starting a well rested pitcher who is working on 5 or 6 days rest. This is a 68-32 ML System hitting 68% since 1997. The Marlins can hit the long ball, but Edwin Jackson is a stud on the mound for Tampa Bay who will hold the Marlins? lineup in check. Play On - All favorites with a money line of -150 or more (TAMPA BAY) - with a team batting average of .265 or worse on the season (AL) against opponent starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs last outing. This is a 150-48 ML System hitting 75.8% since 1997. These two systems in favor of the Rays make Tampa the pick as our free play Sunday. Bet Tampa Bay at home.
Jeff Alexander
Florida Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays-158
1 Unit on Tampa Bay Rays -158 (listing Jackson)
The Rays just won't go down at home. The Rays are 20-2 in their last 22 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200, 8-1 in their last 9 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and 14-3 in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning record. The Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games, 1-5 in their last 6 road games, and 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games as an underdog. Take Tampa.
Black Widow
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
Houston Astros+119
1* on Houston Astros +119
(List Oswalt only)
Houston?s Ace in Roy Oswalt will out-duel the Yankees? Ace in Chien-Ming Wang Sunday. The Yankees are just 14-19 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when the money line is -100 to -150 this season. Oswalt is 15-2 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 54%) over the last 3 seasons. The Wizard is coming into form with a 3.15 ERA over his last 3 starts for Houston. Chien-Ming Wang has been struggling mightily with a 6.36 ERA over his last 3 starts for New York. The great price we are receiving on Houston at home is too good to pass up. Take the Astros on the Money Line.
