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COL vs. LAD
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Play: Los Angeles Dodgers -105.0
Play Description: Run Line (-1.5)
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our only release yesterday cashed as the Fish and the Giants covered the total and then some. Hopefully a nice way to ease back into things. Thursday there are a couple on the board we'll be looking at.
First we'll be taking the Dodgers as they host the Rockies at home for an afternoon game. The Rocks got the best of LA last night as they squeaked out a late win. LA comes in two games above the even mark at 64-62. Playoff implications are bursting inside that clubhouse right now and Torre and company need to keep a handle on things. This one is a little pricey so we'll lay 1.5 runs on the run line.
Right hander Derek Lowe will start for the Dodgers. Lowe hasn't gotten the respect he deserves, mostly because of his record. He comes in 9-10 overall with a WHIP of 1.23 and an ERA of 3.98 in over 160 total innings. He's 1-1 in his last three appearances and hasn't really been himself. Lowe will pitch well at home in today's day game, and rest assured that red hot bullpen of the Dodgers will take care of the rest. The pen for LA has an ERA of 1.66 in their last three games, top in the majors as of late. For the season the bullpen is still solid at 2.85. Both of these teams are 6-4 in their last 10 overall, but a little redemption has to be on the mind of Manny and the crew here this afternoon.
The Rockies are thinking about doing what they did last year.not happening. A fluke of all flukes took place last season when that team went to the WS and they aren't good enough to do it again this year. Jorge De La Rosa is the scheduled starter for Colorado. He comes in heaving just 87.2 innings. His ERA in those innings is a rocketing 6.26 with a WHIP of 1.61. His last three times out have been a complete disaster. He's 1-1 in 17 total innings with a WHIP of 1.77 and an ERA of 7.38. Look for the Dodgers to get after this guy EARLY.
A nice situational play here on LA this afternoon. There is no reason not to lay a run and a half to increase some odds. We'll be on the Dodgers for a 1* / 10 unit wager at 3:10PM EST.
TREND OF THE GAME:
-The Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games
Los Angeles 6, Colorado 3
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MIN vs. LAA
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels
The Play: Los Angeles Angels -155.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our second and final release will come from California too.this time from the AL. The Angels return home to host the Twinkies and we like the Halos. These guys have battled with rival TB as of late, and they've fought their hearts out every game with some unfortunate innings. It's is a blessing in disguise for this team to be back in front of a home crowd. Overall, Anaheim plays very well at home. Their 37-22 in LA this season.
LAA will give it to studded star John Lackey. Lackey is 10-2 overall this season with a very impressive WHIP of 1.12 and an ERA of 3.22. He is 1-0 in his last three starts too. The Twins will put a good pitcher themselves on the mound in Scott Baker. This will be a nice match up. Baker is 7-3 overall this season with a WHIP of 1.21 and an ERA of 3.91. This should be a nice defensive battle. It's sort of easy for Minnesota to "keep pace" in that weak AL Central when they've been playing home, but let's see how they do traveling across the country to face the best team in the league. No more stats, trends or reasoning.we're going to lay the chalk with Anaheim for a 1* / 10 unit wager tonight.
TRENDS OF THE GAME:
-The Angels are 21-8 in their last 29 games on grass
-The Angels are 15-6 in their last 21 games following a win
-The Angels are 12-5 in t heir last 17 Thursday games
-The Twins are 1-7 in their last 8 meetings with the Angels
