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Tuesday Service Plays 5/13/08
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Mr A
NBA
Detroit Pistons - 6?
New Orleans Hornets - 3?
MLB
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 7:05 p.m. est.
Oakland Athletics (23-16) at Cleveland Indians (19-19)
(R) Justin Duchscherer (3-1) vs. (R) Paul Byrd (1-3)
Take Oakland!
The Oakland Athletics have won four of the last six battles against the Cleveland Indians and will send Justin Duchscherer to square off against Cleveland and Paul Byrd tonight at Progressive Field. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA. Duchscherer allowed one run in five innings, in a 6-3 win against Byrd on April 4. He is 1-3 with a 4.73 in nine appearances (1 start) against the Indians. Cleveland counters with Paul Byrd. The right-hander was dreadful his last time on the mound, allowing five runs, three home runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings in a 6-3 lost against the Yankees on Thursday. He is 3-6 with a 5.77 ERA in 12 career starts against the A's.
Take the A's. Justin Duchscherer pitched sound in his last start. He allowed two runs and just four hits against Baltimore last Tuesday. Look for Duchscherer to grab another win against the shaky Paul Byrd.
Oakland Athletics + 120
GINA
NBA
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 7:05 P.M. EST.
(Orlando Magic (57-34) at Detroit Pistons (66-26)
Orlando is 1-3 on the road in this year's playoffs and a horrible 1-11 in Motown. Look for the Pistons to close the curtains on Orlando tonight in Game 5, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit has won and covered the spread in the first two game at home versus the Magic and are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five fights with Orlando at the Palace.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons - 6?
New Orleans -3
MLB:
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 8:05 p.m. est.
San Diego Padres (14-25) at Chicago Cubs (23-15)
(L) Shawn Estes (0-0) vs. (R) Jason Marquis (1-2)
The Padres have dropped five straight away from home, just 6-15 on the road this year and have lost 12 of the last 17 meetings in Chicago. San Diego will send Shawn Estes to the mound. The lefthander will make his first major league start in over two years. He is 5-3 with a 5.70 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cubs, his former team.
Chicago has won five of their last six games and five of its last six at home. They will counter with Jason Marquis. The right-hander has struggle in his last two starts, 1-2 with a 5.08 ERA. Marquis is 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA in six career starts against the Padres.
Go with the Chicago Cubs tonight at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will be facing a sorry road team with limp bats.
Chicago Cubs - 165
JB's Computer Plays
8:05 p.m. Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers
(R) Felix Hernandez (2-3) vs. (L) Kason Gabbard (1-0) Texas Rangers + 100
8:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers
(R) Brad Penny (5-3) vs. (R) Carlos Villanueva (1-4) Los Angeles Dodgers - 115
8:05 p.m. Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins
(R) Jesse Litsch (4-1) vs. (R) Kevin Slowey (0-2) Toronto Blue Jays + 105
8:10 p.m. Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals
(L) Nate Robertson (1-4) vs. (R) Zack Greinke (4-1) Kansas City Royals - 130
NBA
Detroit Pistons - 6?
New Orleans Hornets - 3?
MLB
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 7:05 p.m. est.
Oakland Athletics (23-16) at Cleveland Indians (19-19)
(R) Justin Duchscherer (3-1) vs. (R) Paul Byrd (1-3)
Take Oakland!
The Oakland Athletics have won four of the last six battles against the Cleveland Indians and will send Justin Duchscherer to square off against Cleveland and Paul Byrd tonight at Progressive Field. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA. Duchscherer allowed one run in five innings, in a 6-3 win against Byrd on April 4. He is 1-3 with a 4.73 in nine appearances (1 start) against the Indians. Cleveland counters with Paul Byrd. The right-hander was dreadful his last time on the mound, allowing five runs, three home runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings in a 6-3 lost against the Yankees on Thursday. He is 3-6 with a 5.77 ERA in 12 career starts against the A's.
Take the A's. Justin Duchscherer pitched sound in his last start. He allowed two runs and just four hits against Baltimore last Tuesday. Look for Duchscherer to grab another win against the shaky Paul Byrd.
Oakland Athletics + 120
GINA
NBA
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 7:05 P.M. EST.
(Orlando Magic (57-34) at Detroit Pistons (66-26)
Orlando is 1-3 on the road in this year's playoffs and a horrible 1-11 in Motown. Look for the Pistons to close the curtains on Orlando tonight in Game 5, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit has won and covered the spread in the first two game at home versus the Magic and are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five fights with Orlando at the Palace.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons - 6?
New Orleans -3
MLB:
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 8:05 p.m. est.
San Diego Padres (14-25) at Chicago Cubs (23-15)
(L) Shawn Estes (0-0) vs. (R) Jason Marquis (1-2)
The Padres have dropped five straight away from home, just 6-15 on the road this year and have lost 12 of the last 17 meetings in Chicago. San Diego will send Shawn Estes to the mound. The lefthander will make his first major league start in over two years. He is 5-3 with a 5.70 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cubs, his former team.
Chicago has won five of their last six games and five of its last six at home. They will counter with Jason Marquis. The right-hander has struggle in his last two starts, 1-2 with a 5.08 ERA. Marquis is 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA in six career starts against the Padres.
Go with the Chicago Cubs tonight at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will be facing a sorry road team with limp bats.
Chicago Cubs - 165
JB's Computer Plays
8:05 p.m. Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers
(R) Felix Hernandez (2-3) vs. (L) Kason Gabbard (1-0) Texas Rangers + 100
8:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers
(R) Brad Penny (5-3) vs. (R) Carlos Villanueva (1-4) Los Angeles Dodgers - 115
8:05 p.m. Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins
(R) Jesse Litsch (4-1) vs. (R) Kevin Slowey (0-2) Toronto Blue Jays + 105
8:10 p.m. Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals
(L) Nate Robertson (1-4) vs. (R) Zack Greinke (4-1) Kansas City Royals - 130
VEGAS SPORTS PICS
Philadelphia - 125* over Atlanta (action)
Atlanta is an MLB worst 5-14 on the road. Philadelphia is 10-3 in 13 Kendrick career home starts including 1-0 versus Atlanta. Phillies are 8-4 last 12 meetings.
Houston (Backe) + 110* over (at) San Francisco (Cain)
San Francisco is 2-6 last eight games and 7-14 last 21 Cain home starts. Houston is 9-1 last ten games including 4-0 on the current West coast road trip.
Philadelphia - 125* over Atlanta (action)
Atlanta is an MLB worst 5-14 on the road. Philadelphia is 10-3 in 13 Kendrick career home starts including 1-0 versus Atlanta. Phillies are 8-4 last 12 meetings.
Houston (Backe) + 110* over (at) San Francisco (Cain)
San Francisco is 2-6 last eight games and 7-14 last 21 Cain home starts. Houston is 9-1 last ten games including 4-0 on the current West coast road trip.
Gamblers World
Tip of the Day
Sport: NHL
Game: 7:30PM, Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins
Current Line: -115
Over/Under: 5.5
Reason: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be gunning for a playoff victory on Tuesday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total is sitting at 5?.
The Penguins defeated Philadelphia 4-2 as a -220 favorite in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday. The six goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, while Marian Hossa and Max Talbot also scored in the win. Marc-Andre Fleury was solid in nets for Pittsburgh with 30 saves.
Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the Flyers, while Martin Biron stopped 34-of-37 shots.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 47-27-8
Philadelphia: 42-29-11
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Tip of the Day
Sport: NHL
Game: 7:30PM, Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins
Current Line: -115
Over/Under: 5.5
Reason: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be gunning for a playoff victory on Tuesday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total is sitting at 5?.
The Penguins defeated Philadelphia 4-2 as a -220 favorite in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday. The six goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, while Marian Hossa and Max Talbot also scored in the win. Marc-Andre Fleury was solid in nets for Pittsburgh with 30 saves.
Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the Flyers, while Martin Biron stopped 34-of-37 shots.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 47-27-8
Philadelphia: 42-29-11
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Ak47 Sports
Plays for Tuesday May 13th:
MLB
Philadelphia Phillies (-136) Reyes/Kendrick
Washington Nationals/New York Mets over 8.5 (-110) Lannan/Maine
Milwaukee Brewers (-113) Penny/Villanueva
Arizona Diamondbacks (-135) Francis/Johnson
Colorado Rockies/Arizona Diamondbacks under 9 (even) Francis/Johnson
Houston Astros (+105) Backe/Cain
Kansas City Royals (-120) Robertson/Greinke
Chicago White Sox (+106) Danks/Weaver
NBA
Detroit Pistons -6
San Antonio Spurs +4
San Antonio Spurs/New Orleans Hornets under 186.5
Plays for Tuesday May 13th:
MLB
Philadelphia Phillies (-136) Reyes/Kendrick
Washington Nationals/New York Mets over 8.5 (-110) Lannan/Maine
Milwaukee Brewers (-113) Penny/Villanueva
Arizona Diamondbacks (-135) Francis/Johnson
Colorado Rockies/Arizona Diamondbacks under 9 (even) Francis/Johnson
Houston Astros (+105) Backe/Cain
Kansas City Royals (-120) Robertson/Greinke
Chicago White Sox (+106) Danks/Weaver
NBA
Detroit Pistons -6
San Antonio Spurs +4
San Antonio Spurs/New Orleans Hornets under 186.5
Plays for Tuesday May 13th:
Philadelphia Phillies (-136) Reyes/Kendrick
Washington Nationals/New York Mets over 8.5 (-110) Lannan/Maine
Milwaukee Brewers (-113) Penny/Villanueva
Arizona Diamondbacks (-135) Francis/Johnson
Colorado Rockies/Arizona Diamondbacks under 9 (even) Francis/Johnson
Houston Astros (+105) Backe/Cain
Kansas City Royals (-120) Robertson/Greinke
Chicago White Sox (+106) Danks/Weaver
Detroit Pistons -6
San Antonio Spurs +4 San Antonio Spurs/New Orleans Hornets under 186.5
Philadelphia Phillies (-136) Reyes/Kendrick
Washington Nationals/New York Mets over 8.5 (-110) Lannan/Maine
Milwaukee Brewers (-113) Penny/Villanueva
Arizona Diamondbacks (-135) Francis/Johnson
Colorado Rockies/Arizona Diamondbacks under 9 (even) Francis/Johnson
Houston Astros (+105) Backe/Cain
Kansas City Royals (-120) Robertson/Greinke
Chicago White Sox (+106) Danks/Weaver
Detroit Pistons -6
San Antonio Spurs +4 San Antonio Spurs/New Orleans Hornets under 186.5
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NHL PIX
Banker
STRONG PICK 1*: Pittsburgh Penguins -115
The Pens, like the Wings, are just too powerful for this Flyer's club. They Flyer's know that they are finished and it will be tonight.
Prophet
STRONG PICK 1*: Philadelphia Flyers +120
This will be the toughest pick yet in this series. Philadelphia will win one game of the two home games and I believe tonight will be their best shot.
Banker
STRONG PICK 1*: Pittsburgh Penguins -115
The Pens, like the Wings, are just too powerful for this Flyer's club. They Flyer's know that they are finished and it will be tonight.
Prophet
STRONG PICK 1*: Philadelphia Flyers +120
This will be the toughest pick yet in this series. Philadelphia will win one game of the two home games and I believe tonight will be their best shot.
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Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #964 Arizona (-130) over Colorado (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #964 Arizona (-1.5, +160) over Colorado (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
2-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 9.0 Colorado at Arizona (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
I think the Diamondbacks have proven that they can hit Jeff Francis. They've already lit him up twice this year for 19 hits and 12 runs in 11 innings. They won both games. Arizona has been stellar against lefties this season and - especially at home - they are still an automatic play against southpaws. I would love to rate this play much, much higher but Randy Johnson really has looked like hell in his starts. But he's getting run support. And right now the D-Backs are still a strong, strong play at home. I'm looking at something around 8-5, Diamondbacks.
2-Unit Play. Take Los Angeles Angels (-130) over Chicago White Sox (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take Los Angeles Angels (-1.5, +145) over Chicago White Sox (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
2-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 9.0 Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Angels are in kind of the same boat as the D-Backs. They're a little undervalued at the moment because they were swept on the road over the weekend. However, the Halos are still raking against lefties and are 7-1 in their last eight against a southpaw. Jared Weaver is a mess, but against a feeble White Sox lineup I think he's going to have a decent outing. This is going to be a low-scoring affair, but I'll side with the hometown boys and Vlad Guerrero, who is starting to get hot. When that happens: watch out. I'm looking for 4-2, Angels.
2-Unit Play. Take #958 Chicago Cubs (-160) over San Diego (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #958 Chicago Cubs (-1.5, +120) over San Diego (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Cubs absolutely destroyed Randy Wolf yesterday ? and he?s actually pitched in the Majors over the last couple years. Now Shawn Estes is up and I think he?s going to get rocked in his first start since 2006. The Cubs have scored the most runs in the league and are No. 7 in MLB against left-handed pitching. Jason Marquis has gotten rocked in his last two outings, but the Cubs are still 15-5 in his last 20 home starts and he is 3-0 against the Padres in his career as a home starter. The Padres are a wreck. And after a little scuffle there I think the Cubs are about to get hot again. They?ve won 21 of 29 home games and seven straight in Wrigley against a lefty starter.
2-Unit Play. Take #952 Philadelphia (-125) over Atlanta (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #952 Philadelphia (-1.5, +160) over Atlanta (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
Between Atlanta?s road woes and Jo-Jo Reyes on the bump I?m not so sure about the Braves here. They had to scramble to get one game of a four-game set with Pittsburgh and after a doubleheader on Monday with travel in the evening you can forgive them for not being so sharp this evening. Also, Mark Teixeira may or may not be in the lineup because of back spasms. If he is out that?s a huge bat out of the middle of the order. Kyle Kendrick will get the ball for the Phillies and they are 10-4 in his last 14 home starts. He?s won four straight decisions and is 14-5 as a favorite. I think the Phillies have the home field, the better starter, and are a more well rested. They take Game 1.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #959 Los Angeles Dodgers (-115) over Milwaukee (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Dodgers have dominated this series over the past decade, going 39-19 overall and 13-6 in the last 19 meetings. Brad Penny got rocked in his last outing, but I think he?ll be sharp with five days of rest. The Dodgers have won 14 of Penny?s 19 road starts, are 22-4 with him against a team with a losing record, and are 40-16 when he starts as a favorite. The Dodgers have some slump and injury issues, but the Brewers haven?t been lights out themselves. Milwaukee?s bullpen issues are a major concern, and I think the Dodgers find a way to get a win here. The pitching mismatch, at this price, is too good to pass up.
1-Unit Play. Take #954 New York Mets (-1.5, ]+115) over Washington (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #955 Florida (+145) over Cincinnati (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
2-Unit Play. Take #964 Arizona (-130) over Colorado (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #964 Arizona (-1.5, +160) over Colorado (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
2-Unit Play. Take ?Over? 9.0 Colorado at Arizona (9:40 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
I think the Diamondbacks have proven that they can hit Jeff Francis. They've already lit him up twice this year for 19 hits and 12 runs in 11 innings. They won both games. Arizona has been stellar against lefties this season and - especially at home - they are still an automatic play against southpaws. I would love to rate this play much, much higher but Randy Johnson really has looked like hell in his starts. But he's getting run support. And right now the D-Backs are still a strong, strong play at home. I'm looking at something around 8-5, Diamondbacks.
2-Unit Play. Take Los Angeles Angels (-130) over Chicago White Sox (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take Los Angeles Angels (-1.5, +145) over Chicago White Sox (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
2-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 9.0 Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels (10 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Angels are in kind of the same boat as the D-Backs. They're a little undervalued at the moment because they were swept on the road over the weekend. However, the Halos are still raking against lefties and are 7-1 in their last eight against a southpaw. Jared Weaver is a mess, but against a feeble White Sox lineup I think he's going to have a decent outing. This is going to be a low-scoring affair, but I'll side with the hometown boys and Vlad Guerrero, who is starting to get hot. When that happens: watch out. I'm looking for 4-2, Angels.
2-Unit Play. Take #958 Chicago Cubs (-160) over San Diego (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #958 Chicago Cubs (-1.5, +120) over San Diego (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Cubs absolutely destroyed Randy Wolf yesterday ? and he?s actually pitched in the Majors over the last couple years. Now Shawn Estes is up and I think he?s going to get rocked in his first start since 2006. The Cubs have scored the most runs in the league and are No. 7 in MLB against left-handed pitching. Jason Marquis has gotten rocked in his last two outings, but the Cubs are still 15-5 in his last 20 home starts and he is 3-0 against the Padres in his career as a home starter. The Padres are a wreck. And after a little scuffle there I think the Cubs are about to get hot again. They?ve won 21 of 29 home games and seven straight in Wrigley against a lefty starter.
2-Unit Play. Take #952 Philadelphia (-125) over Atlanta (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #952 Philadelphia (-1.5, +160) over Atlanta (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
Between Atlanta?s road woes and Jo-Jo Reyes on the bump I?m not so sure about the Braves here. They had to scramble to get one game of a four-game set with Pittsburgh and after a doubleheader on Monday with travel in the evening you can forgive them for not being so sharp this evening. Also, Mark Teixeira may or may not be in the lineup because of back spasms. If he is out that?s a huge bat out of the middle of the order. Kyle Kendrick will get the ball for the Phillies and they are 10-4 in his last 14 home starts. He?s won four straight decisions and is 14-5 as a favorite. I think the Phillies have the home field, the better starter, and are a more well rested. They take Game 1.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #959 Los Angeles Dodgers (-115) over Milwaukee (8 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
The Dodgers have dominated this series over the past decade, going 39-19 overall and 13-6 in the last 19 meetings. Brad Penny got rocked in his last outing, but I think he?ll be sharp with five days of rest. The Dodgers have won 14 of Penny?s 19 road starts, are 22-4 with him against a team with a losing record, and are 40-16 when he starts as a favorite. The Dodgers have some slump and injury issues, but the Brewers haven?t been lights out themselves. Milwaukee?s bullpen issues are a major concern, and I think the Dodgers find a way to get a win here. The pitching mismatch, at this price, is too good to pass up.
1-Unit Play. Take #954 New York Mets (-1.5, ]+115) over Washington (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #955 Florida (+145) over Cincinnati (7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13)
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