Thursday Sevice Plays 5/1/08
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MLB:
CLEVELAND -150 (1500 TO WIN 1000)
PHILLY -115 (1150 TO WIN 1000)
BOSTON -120 (1200 TO WIN 1000)
NBA:
SIXERS +6 (10 UNITS)
MLB:
CLEVELAND -150 (1500 TO WIN 1000)
PHILLY -115 (1150 TO WIN 1000)
BOSTON -120 (1200 TO WIN 1000)
NBA:
SIXERS +6 (10 UNITS)
Gamblers World
Tip of the Day
DETROIT RED WINGS -135
The Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche will both be trying to pick up a postseason win on Thursday when they battle at Pepsi Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Avalanche, while the game's total is sitting at 5½. Pavel Datsyuk had two goals and an assist as the Red Wings held off the Avalanche 4-3 to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Detroit won as a -110 road pick 'em as the teams played over the 5-goal total posted by oddsmakers. Henrik Zetterberg added a marker and a helper for the Red Wings, who got two assists from Mikael Samuelsson in the payday. Andrew Brunette potted two goals for Colorado, while Joe Sakic chipped in with two assists for the Avalanche. Team records: Detroit: 54-21-7 Colorado: 44-31-7 Detroit most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Edmonton are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Colorado most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado Colorado is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
Tip of the Day
DETROIT RED WINGS -135
The Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche will both be trying to pick up a postseason win on Thursday when they battle at Pepsi Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Avalanche, while the game's total is sitting at 5½. Pavel Datsyuk had two goals and an assist as the Red Wings held off the Avalanche 4-3 to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. Detroit won as a -110 road pick 'em as the teams played over the 5-goal total posted by oddsmakers. Henrik Zetterberg added a marker and a helper for the Red Wings, who got two assists from Mikael Samuelsson in the payday. Andrew Brunette potted two goals for Colorado, while Joe Sakic chipped in with two assists for the Avalanche. Team records: Detroit: 54-21-7 Colorado: 44-31-7 Detroit most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Edmonton are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Colorado most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado Colorado is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
Rocketman Sports
DETROIT RED WINGS -151
Detroit looks to finish it off her tonight and I think they'll do just that. Colorado is 0-7 in the 2nd round of the playoffs the last 3 years. Detroit is going for their 6th straight win tonight. Detroit is 13-2 SU and ATS overall vs Colorado last 3 years including 6-1 SU and ATS at Colorado last 3 seasons. We'll recommend a small play on Detroit tonight!
DETROIT RED WINGS -151
Detroit looks to finish it off her tonight and I think they'll do just that. Colorado is 0-7 in the 2nd round of the playoffs the last 3 years. Detroit is going for their 6th straight win tonight. Detroit is 13-2 SU and ATS overall vs Colorado last 3 years including 6-1 SU and ATS at Colorado last 3 seasons. We'll recommend a small play on Detroit tonight!
Dunkel Index
Pittsburgh at Washington
The Nationals have won five of their last six and will send left-hander Odalis Perez out to face a Pittsburgh team that is just 2-8 against lefties. Washington is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Nats favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120)
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Game 951-952: LA Dodgers at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 15.712; Florida (Badenhop) 14.949
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 11
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Over
Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.953; Cubs (Zambrano) 16.522
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-140); N/A
Game 955-956: San Diego at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wolf) 14.204; Philadelphia (Eaton) 15.367
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-115); Over
Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.470; Washington (Perez) 15.865
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under
Game 959-960: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 15.176; Baltimore (Burres) 16.622
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-110); Under
Game 961-962: Kansas City at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 14.083; Texas (Ponson) 14.206
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+130); Over
Game 963-964: Seattle at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Batista) 15.481; Cleveland (Byrd) 15.865
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-155); Under
Game 965-966: Detroit at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 15.926; NY Yankees (Kennedy) 15.772
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Under
Game 967-968: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Burnett) 13.237; Boston (Wakefield) 15.799
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-120); Under
Game 969-970: Oakland at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Duchscherer) 17.015; LA Angels (Moseley) 16.556
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Pittsburgh at Washington
The Nationals have won five of their last six and will send left-hander Odalis Perez out to face a Pittsburgh team that is just 2-8 against lefties. Washington is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Nats favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120)
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Game 951-952: LA Dodgers at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 15.712; Florida (Badenhop) 14.949
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 11
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Over
Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.953; Cubs (Zambrano) 16.522
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-140); N/A
Game 955-956: San Diego at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wolf) 14.204; Philadelphia (Eaton) 15.367
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-115); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-115); Over
Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.470; Washington (Perez) 15.865
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-120); Under
Game 959-960: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 15.176; Baltimore (Burres) 16.622
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-110); Under
Game 961-962: Kansas City at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 14.083; Texas (Ponson) 14.206
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+130); Over
Game 963-964: Seattle at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Batista) 15.481; Cleveland (Byrd) 15.865
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-155); Under
Game 965-966: Detroit at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Robertson) 15.926; NY Yankees (Kennedy) 15.772
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Under
Game 967-968: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Burnett) 13.237; Boston (Wakefield) 15.799
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-120); Under
Game 969-970: Oakland at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Duchscherer) 17.015; LA Angels (Moseley) 16.556
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Dunkel Index
NBA
Detroit at Philadelphia
The Sixers find themselves facing elimination at home tonight and face a Detroit team that is a perfect 6-0 ATS in road games where the total is listed between 170 and 179 1/2. The Pistons are the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Game 509-510: Detroit at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 121.684; Philadelphia 115.503
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 173
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 178
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5); Under
NHL
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
The Penguins won Game 3 (5-3) for their seventh straight postseason victory and look to close out the series tonight against a Rangers team that was just 9-14 this season after allowing 4 or more goals. Pittsburgh is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115)
Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.338; NY Rangers 11.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115); Over
Game 3-4: Detroit at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.404; Colorado 12.570
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Over
NBA
Detroit at Philadelphia
The Sixers find themselves facing elimination at home tonight and face a Detroit team that is a perfect 6-0 ATS in road games where the total is listed between 170 and 179 1/2. The Pistons are the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Game 509-510: Detroit at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 121.684; Philadelphia 115.503
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 173
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 178
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-5); Under
NHL
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
The Penguins won Game 3 (5-3) for their seventh straight postseason victory and look to close out the series tonight against a Rangers team that was just 9-14 this season after allowing 4 or more goals. Pittsburgh is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115)
Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.338; NY Rangers 11.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115); Over
Game 3-4: Detroit at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.404; Colorado 12.570
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Over
Ice Picks
Best NHL Bets
Pittsburgh vs. Rangers (-110, 5 1/2)
The Penguins went up 3-0 in their series with the Rangers Tuesday night with a 5-3 win but don?t expect New York to hand over the fourth win easily.
"I have a very funny feeling about this series," Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr told a group of reporters huddled around his locker after the game.
It's a little reminiscent of Ben Crenshaw the day before the American Ryder Cup team made the most improbable comeback in golf history at Brookline in 1999. You could sort of see in Jagr's eyes that he believes something special is coming.
But maybe it's more the fact a veteran is seeing his final days as an NHLer come to an end and he's clinging to all hope.
Unlike Ben Crenshaw's team, Tom Renney likely just lost a few players the day before the big event. Chris Drury squeaked to the bench in the second period, hunched over in pain in the second period in Game 3. It will be a surprise if he plays in Game 4. Blair Betts didn't play the third period Tuesday night. And winger Sean Avery was rushed to hospital during the wee hours of Wednesday morning and it turns out he played most of the game with spleen laceration. Avery is out for the season.
Not promising signs for a team on the brink.
Pick: Pittsburgh +100
Detroit vs. Colorado (+125, 5 1/2)
Some of you thought we were crazy when we took the Red Wings in five games to win this series in our Round 2 previews and picks. But the President's Cup winning Red Wings are playing their best hockey of the season and it's easy to see why they're the Stanley Cup faves.
They now have five straight playoff victories and have rewarded bettors for taking the chalk (favorite action). What's worse news for their opponents is their snipers are heating up.
In the first round, Detroit got scoring from a bunch of different sources from every line. Now Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk are red hot after eight points combined over the past two games.
The loss of Ryan Smyth to a foot injury really bites the Avs, as does the fact Peter Forsberg isn't at full strength with a groin injury. Colorado just doesn't have the horses to keep up with the Wings here and Detroit will even this all-time playoff series at 3-3 Thursday night.
Pick: Red Wings -135
Best NHL Bets
Pittsburgh vs. Rangers (-110, 5 1/2)
The Penguins went up 3-0 in their series with the Rangers Tuesday night with a 5-3 win but don?t expect New York to hand over the fourth win easily.
"I have a very funny feeling about this series," Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr told a group of reporters huddled around his locker after the game.
It's a little reminiscent of Ben Crenshaw the day before the American Ryder Cup team made the most improbable comeback in golf history at Brookline in 1999. You could sort of see in Jagr's eyes that he believes something special is coming.
But maybe it's more the fact a veteran is seeing his final days as an NHLer come to an end and he's clinging to all hope.
Unlike Ben Crenshaw's team, Tom Renney likely just lost a few players the day before the big event. Chris Drury squeaked to the bench in the second period, hunched over in pain in the second period in Game 3. It will be a surprise if he plays in Game 4. Blair Betts didn't play the third period Tuesday night. And winger Sean Avery was rushed to hospital during the wee hours of Wednesday morning and it turns out he played most of the game with spleen laceration. Avery is out for the season.
Not promising signs for a team on the brink.
Pick: Pittsburgh +100
Detroit vs. Colorado (+125, 5 1/2)
Some of you thought we were crazy when we took the Red Wings in five games to win this series in our Round 2 previews and picks. But the President's Cup winning Red Wings are playing their best hockey of the season and it's easy to see why they're the Stanley Cup faves.
They now have five straight playoff victories and have rewarded bettors for taking the chalk (favorite action). What's worse news for their opponents is their snipers are heating up.
In the first round, Detroit got scoring from a bunch of different sources from every line. Now Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk are red hot after eight points combined over the past two games.
The loss of Ryan Smyth to a foot injury really bites the Avs, as does the fact Peter Forsberg isn't at full strength with a groin injury. Colorado just doesn't have the horses to keep up with the Wings here and Detroit will even this all-time playoff series at 3-3 Thursday night.
Pick: Red Wings -135
Pick 'n' Roll
Best NBA Bet
Detroit at Philadelphia (+5, 178)
Not many people actually believe that the Sixers are the better team in this series, but the way the Pistons have played at times, their intensity has been rightfully brought into question.
Of course, there was the Game 1 incident with Rasheed Wallace playfully peering in to the Sixers' huddle at a crucial moment of the game. That move prompted TNT's Magic Johnson to question the Pistons' focus and intensity. And there have been at various low points for the Pistons throughout the series since then.
"At some points, we've been lackadaisical," Saunders said. "That's not taking anything away from the Sixers because they play hard all the time. Sometimes, we match their challenge and sometimes we don't."
But things seem to have changed for the better in Detroit. The veteran lineup seems to have finally woken up and realized they'll have to fight for this series. For example, there was no music blaring from the Pistons' locker room before Game 5; instead the players were watching a replay of the previous game and going over their game plan.
On top of that, Chauncey Billups has finally asserted himself. The Pistons have so many All Stars, it's hard to determine sometimes who needs to step up and take control. Wallace was having trouble against Samuel Dalembert, Rip Hamilton couldn't get his shot off. Finally, they decided to rotate screens to get the ball to Billups and let him use his size to drive to the basket and create open shots for teammates.
Billups has 39 points and 19 assists over the last two games and the Pistons have two wins.
Pick: Pistons
Best NBA Bet
Detroit at Philadelphia (+5, 178)
Not many people actually believe that the Sixers are the better team in this series, but the way the Pistons have played at times, their intensity has been rightfully brought into question.
Of course, there was the Game 1 incident with Rasheed Wallace playfully peering in to the Sixers' huddle at a crucial moment of the game. That move prompted TNT's Magic Johnson to question the Pistons' focus and intensity. And there have been at various low points for the Pistons throughout the series since then.
"At some points, we've been lackadaisical," Saunders said. "That's not taking anything away from the Sixers because they play hard all the time. Sometimes, we match their challenge and sometimes we don't."
But things seem to have changed for the better in Detroit. The veteran lineup seems to have finally woken up and realized they'll have to fight for this series. For example, there was no music blaring from the Pistons' locker room before Game 5; instead the players were watching a replay of the previous game and going over their game plan.
On top of that, Chauncey Billups has finally asserted himself. The Pistons have so many All Stars, it's hard to determine sometimes who needs to step up and take control. Wallace was having trouble against Samuel Dalembert, Rip Hamilton couldn't get his shot off. Finally, they decided to rotate screens to get the ball to Billups and let him use his size to drive to the basket and create open shots for teammates.
Billups has 39 points and 19 assists over the last two games and the Pistons have two wins.
Pick: Pistons
Handicappers Paradise
Handicappers Paradise
Josh Dean
1*=[A] 2*= 4*=[C]
*Based on a 10 Unit Bankroll*
5/1/08
Up to 5 Wagers=1 System Bet*
Allow up to 4 loses to make profit with this system just for safe keeping!
(Be careful with Underdog System on how much you wager per Unit. You'll always profit)
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Today's Play: Texas +118
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System Record: 10-0
Units to bet today: 1
TOTAL UNITS PROFIT: +11.4
A.P. Hockey Playoff System
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Bet tonight 3 units to make up for our system loss. If you are offering yourself enough in your bankroll your safe to keep chasing this series. But for the sake of it, we're chalking it up for a loss and starting back out with a strong BET A. Good Luck!!!!!
1*=[A] 2*=
Up to 2 wagers=1 System Bet
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Today's Play: Pitt/NY UNDER 5.5 [A]
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System Record: 9-2
Total Profit: +6.0
Handicappers Paradise
Josh Dean
1*=[A] 2*= 4*=[C]
*Based on a 10 Unit Bankroll*
5/1/08
Up to 5 Wagers=1 System Bet*
Allow up to 4 loses to make profit with this system just for safe keeping!
(Be careful with Underdog System on how much you wager per Unit. You'll always profit)
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Today's Play: Texas +118
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System Record: 10-0
Units to bet today: 1
TOTAL UNITS PROFIT: +11.4
A.P. Hockey Playoff System
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Bet tonight 3 units to make up for our system loss. If you are offering yourself enough in your bankroll your safe to keep chasing this series. But for the sake of it, we're chalking it up for a loss and starting back out with a strong BET A. Good Luck!!!!!
1*=[A] 2*=
Up to 2 wagers=1 System Bet
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Today's Play: Pitt/NY UNDER 5.5 [A]
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System Record: 9-2
Total Profit: +6.0
