Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks| Date | W-L-T | % | Units | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2023 | 10-12-0 | 45.45% | -2485 | Detail |
| 07/21/2023 | 10-13-1 | 43.75% | -2825 | Detail |
| 07/20/2023 | 10-10-0 | 50.00% | -550 | Detail |
| 07/19/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | +300 | Detail |
| 07/18/2023 | 14-14-0 | 50.00% | -1850 | Detail |
| 07/17/2023 | 8-10-0 | 44.44% | -1525 | Detail |
| 07/16/2023 | 10-19-1 | 35.00% | -7075 | Detail |
| 07/15/2023 | 16-16-0 | 50.00% | -200 | Detail |
| 07/14/2023 | 7-16-1 | 31.25% | -6175 | Detail |
| 07/09/2023 | 13-14-1 | 48.21% | -125 | Detail |
| 07/08/2023 | 11-18-1 | 38.33% | -5050 | Detail |
| 07/07/2023 | 14-16-0 | 46.67% | -2250 | Detail |
| 07/06/2023 | 6-15-1 | 29.55% | -5575 | Detail |
| 07/05/2023 | 16-12-0 | 57.14% | +1900 | Detail |
| 07/04/2023 | 19-9-0 | 67.86% | +5150 | Detail |
| 07/03/2023 | 11-7-0 | 61.11% | +1600 | Detail |
| 07/02/2023 | 11-13-1 | 46.00% | -3275 | Detail |
| 07/01/2023 | 17-11-0 | 60.71% | +2375 | Detail |
MLB JULY'S BEST BETS !
07/22/2023............................3 -2 ....................................60.00%.......................+ 4.00
07/21/2023............................2 - 0.................................100.00%.......................+ 10.00
07/20/2023............................7 - 5..................................58.33%........................+ 10.25
07/19/2023..........................11 - 9..................................55.00%........................+ 19.75
07/18/2023..........................11 - 8..................................57.89%.........................- 0.25
07/17/2023................. ....5 - 7 - 1..................................36.36%.........................- 17.25
07/16/2023.....................7 - 12 - 1.................................36.84%..........................- 32.00
07/15/2023...........................11 - 9.................................55.00%..........................+ 10.00
07/14/2023.............................7 - 12...............................25.00%..........................- 54.25
07/09/2023.............................7 - 8.................................46.66%..........................+ 4.25
07/08/2023.............................7 - 15...............................31.81%..........................- 52.75
07/07/2023.............................9 - 8.................................52.94%..........................+ 3.75
07/06/2023.............................4 - 11...............................26.66%.........................- 41.25
07/05/2023.............................7 - 10...............................41.17%.........................- 15.25
07/04/2023............................13 - 5................................72.22%.........................+ 44.75
07/03/2023..............................7 - 4................................63.63%........................+ 14.00
07/02/2023.........................7 - 9 - 1.................................43.75%.........................- 19.00
07/012023..............................12 - 6................................66.66%........................+ 29.00
TOTALS...........................137 -140 - 3...............................49.45%........................- 82.25
07/22/2023............................3 -2 ....................................60.00%.......................+ 4.00
07/21/2023............................2 - 0.................................100.00%.......................+ 10.00
07/20/2023............................7 - 5..................................58.33%........................+ 10.25
07/19/2023..........................11 - 9..................................55.00%........................+ 19.75
07/18/2023..........................11 - 8..................................57.89%.........................- 0.25
07/17/2023................. ....5 - 7 - 1..................................36.36%.........................- 17.25
07/16/2023.....................7 - 12 - 1.................................36.84%..........................- 32.00
07/15/2023...........................11 - 9.................................55.00%..........................+ 10.00
07/14/2023.............................7 - 12...............................25.00%..........................- 54.25
07/09/2023.............................7 - 8.................................46.66%..........................+ 4.25
07/08/2023.............................7 - 15...............................31.81%..........................- 52.75
07/07/2023.............................9 - 8.................................52.94%..........................+ 3.75
07/06/2023.............................4 - 11...............................26.66%.........................- 41.25
07/05/2023.............................7 - 10...............................41.17%.........................- 15.25
07/04/2023............................13 - 5................................72.22%.........................+ 44.75
07/03/2023..............................7 - 4................................63.63%........................+ 14.00
07/02/2023.........................7 - 9 - 1.................................43.75%.........................- 19.00
07/012023..............................12 - 6................................66.66%........................+ 29.00
TOTALS...........................137 -140 - 3...............................49.45%........................- 82.25
Armadillo Sports
The Bunker golf simulator/bar-restaurant has a new location in Schenectady, a 2-minute walk from the Rivers Casino. Very good place for kids’ parties or to practice golf with friends.
Sunday’s 6-pack:
Week 1 NFL spreads/totals:
— Titans @ New Orleans (-3, 41.5)
— 49ers (-2.5, 41.5) @ Pittsburgh
— Raiders @ Denver (-3.5, 44.5)
— Cardinals @ Washington (-6, 40)
— Dolphins @ LA Chargers (-2.5, 49.5)
— Eagles (-5, 46) @ New England
Quote of the Day
“I am not talking about trades. I am here to win with the Mets.”
Max Scherzer
Sunday’s quiz
Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls; who were their QB’s in those games?
Saturday’s quiz
Eldrick Woods won the British Open three times.
Friday’s quiz
Kurt Warner’s first start with the Rams was in 1999 against the Ravens; Scott Mitchell (32-39 as an NFL starter, mostly with Detroit) played QB for Baltimore that day.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a summer Saturday
— Twins 3, White Sox 2— Chicago P Lucas Giolito did an in-game interview; he talked about how he prepares for his starts by playing a video game, with him pitching in the game against the lineup he expects to see the next day, in the real game.
Interesting stuff; Giolito has a future on TV, if he wants one. His grandfather was Warren Frost, an actor who appeared in Twin Peaks and in five episodes of Seinfeld.
— Pirates 3, Angels 0
Trout, Ohtani and Rendon are getting paid a total of $105,688,096 this season.
Pittsburgh’s entire payroll is $75,814,651.
— Brewers 4, Braves 3
Austin Riley has homered in five straight games.
— Rockies 4, Marlins 3
Marlins led 3-0 after six innings.
Miami is 0-8 since the All-Star break.
Kris Bryant got hit by a pitch for third game in row; he left the game.
— Orioles 6, Rays 5
Orioles led 5-0 in 6th inning, blew the lead, then won game in 9th.
O’Hearn’s pinch-hit single was the game-winner.
Baltimore leads Tampa Bay by three games in the loss column.
Rays have already used 31 pitchers this year; they’ve had lot of injuries to their pitching staff, with starters Springs/Rasmussen out for the year.
— Guardians 1, Phillies 0
Tanner Bibee allowed two hits in seven shutout IP.
Jose Ramirez knocked in the only run.
— Padres 14, Tigers 3
Campusano went 4-5 with four RBI.
Soto/Machado knocked in three runs each.
Padres improve to 48-51; they’re 6-16 in one-run games.
This was the 4,000th win in San Diego’s franchise history.
— Red Sox 8, Mets 6
Max Scherzer is getting paid $43,333,333 this year; if he made the standard 32 starts, that works out to $1,354,167 per start.
For his $1,354,167 Saturday, Scherzer gave up 5 runs in six IP.
— Dodgers 16, Rangers 3— Corey Seager was hitting .350 this year when he sprained his thumb on a head-first slide into second base. Now he’s on the Injured List.
— A’s 4, Astros 1— A’s beat Houston for first time in nine tries this season. Rookie Zach Gelof hit his first major league homer.
— Movie of the Day: Hard Eight (1996)— A professional gambler teaches a young aspiring gambler the tricks of the trade; the young guy does well, until he falls for a cocktail waitress.
Philip Baker Hall plays the older gambler, who used to be a hit man; John C. Reilly is the young gambler, Gwyneth Paltrow is the cocktail waitress, Samuel L. Jackson is also in this movie.
When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets.
— College Football Trend of the Day: Under Kyle Whittingham, Utah is 25-15 ATS as a road underdog.
— New Jersey Giants added RB James Robinson, WR Cole Beasley; Robinson is insurance in case Saquon Barkley holds out. Beasley is familiar with Brian Daboll’s system from their time together in Buffalo.
— Denver Broncos signed K Brett Maher; he kicked for Sean Payton in New Orleans, kicked for the Cowboys last year— he only made 1 out of 6 extra points during the playoffs last year, and that is why he was unemployed.
Denver also has Elliott Fry in camp as a kicker.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards— Arizona, Giants, Reds
AL: Orioles, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards— Rays, Astros, Blue Jays
The Bunker golf simulator/bar-restaurant has a new location in Schenectady, a 2-minute walk from the Rivers Casino. Very good place for kids’ parties or to practice golf with friends.
Sunday’s 6-pack:
Week 1 NFL spreads/totals:
— Titans @ New Orleans (-3, 41.5)
— 49ers (-2.5, 41.5) @ Pittsburgh
— Raiders @ Denver (-3.5, 44.5)
— Cardinals @ Washington (-6, 40)
— Dolphins @ LA Chargers (-2.5, 49.5)
— Eagles (-5, 46) @ New England
Quote of the Day
“I am not talking about trades. I am here to win with the Mets.”
Max Scherzer
Sunday’s quiz
Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls; who were their QB’s in those games?
Saturday’s quiz
Eldrick Woods won the British Open three times.
Friday’s quiz
Kurt Warner’s first start with the Rams was in 1999 against the Ravens; Scott Mitchell (32-39 as an NFL starter, mostly with Detroit) played QB for Baltimore that day.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a summer Saturday
— Twins 3, White Sox 2— Chicago P Lucas Giolito did an in-game interview; he talked about how he prepares for his starts by playing a video game, with him pitching in the game against the lineup he expects to see the next day, in the real game.
Interesting stuff; Giolito has a future on TV, if he wants one. His grandfather was Warren Frost, an actor who appeared in Twin Peaks and in five episodes of Seinfeld.
— Pirates 3, Angels 0
Trout, Ohtani and Rendon are getting paid a total of $105,688,096 this season.
Pittsburgh’s entire payroll is $75,814,651.
— Brewers 4, Braves 3
Austin Riley has homered in five straight games.
— Rockies 4, Marlins 3
Marlins led 3-0 after six innings.
Miami is 0-8 since the All-Star break.
Kris Bryant got hit by a pitch for third game in row; he left the game.
— Orioles 6, Rays 5
Orioles led 5-0 in 6th inning, blew the lead, then won game in 9th.
O’Hearn’s pinch-hit single was the game-winner.
Baltimore leads Tampa Bay by three games in the loss column.
Rays have already used 31 pitchers this year; they’ve had lot of injuries to their pitching staff, with starters Springs/Rasmussen out for the year.
— Guardians 1, Phillies 0
Tanner Bibee allowed two hits in seven shutout IP.
Jose Ramirez knocked in the only run.
— Padres 14, Tigers 3
Campusano went 4-5 with four RBI.
Soto/Machado knocked in three runs each.
Padres improve to 48-51; they’re 6-16 in one-run games.
This was the 4,000th win in San Diego’s franchise history.
— Red Sox 8, Mets 6
Max Scherzer is getting paid $43,333,333 this year; if he made the standard 32 starts, that works out to $1,354,167 per start.
For his $1,354,167 Saturday, Scherzer gave up 5 runs in six IP.
— Dodgers 16, Rangers 3— Corey Seager was hitting .350 this year when he sprained his thumb on a head-first slide into second base. Now he’s on the Injured List.
— A’s 4, Astros 1— A’s beat Houston for first time in nine tries this season. Rookie Zach Gelof hit his first major league homer.
— Movie of the Day: Hard Eight (1996)— A professional gambler teaches a young aspiring gambler the tricks of the trade; the young guy does well, until he falls for a cocktail waitress.
Philip Baker Hall plays the older gambler, who used to be a hit man; John C. Reilly is the young gambler, Gwyneth Paltrow is the cocktail waitress, Samuel L. Jackson is also in this movie.
When good luck is a long shot, you have to hedge your bets.
— College Football Trend of the Day: Under Kyle Whittingham, Utah is 25-15 ATS as a road underdog.
— New Jersey Giants added RB James Robinson, WR Cole Beasley; Robinson is insurance in case Saquon Barkley holds out. Beasley is familiar with Brian Daboll’s system from their time together in Buffalo.
— Denver Broncos signed K Brett Maher; he kicked for Sean Payton in New Orleans, kicked for the Cowboys last year— he only made 1 out of 6 extra points during the playoffs last year, and that is why he was unemployed.
Denver also has Elliott Fry in camp as a kicker.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards— Arizona, Giants, Reds
AL: Orioles, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards— Rays, Astros, Blue Jays
DETROIT is 66-42 SU (19.8 Units) in home games in day games in the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-42 SU (-21.2 Units) in July games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 66-88 SU (-30.8 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) as a favorite of -150 or more in the current season.
ARIZONA is 21-5 SU (15.5 Units) after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-4 Over (7.6 Units) when playing on Sunday in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 94-68 SU (19.2 Units) in day games in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-8 SU (15.2 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 39-53 SU (-19.3 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-0 Over (7 Units) in home games when playing on Sunday in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 17-5 SU (11.5 Units) in road games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the current season.
OAKLAND is 24-16 SU (6.4 Units) in home games as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 9-1 SU (7.9 Units) against NL Central opponents in the current season.
TORONTO is 154-178 SU (-41.8 Units) in road games in July games since 1996.
NY METS are 19-44 SU (-29.4 Units) in an inter-league game in the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-42 SU (-21.2 Units) in July games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 66-88 SU (-30.8 Units) in road games against right-handed starters in the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-5 SU (9.5 Units) as a favorite of -150 or more in the current season.
ARIZONA is 21-5 SU (15.5 Units) after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-4 Over (7.6 Units) when playing on Sunday in the current season.
CLEVELAND is 94-68 SU (19.2 Units) in day games in the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-8 SU (15.2 Units) after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 39-53 SU (-19.3 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-0 Over (7 Units) in home games when playing on Sunday in the current season.
LA DODGERS are 17-5 SU (11.5 Units) in road games when the money line is +125 to -125 in the current season.
OAKLAND is 24-16 SU (6.4 Units) in home games as an underdog of +175 to +250 in the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 9-1 SU (7.9 Units) against NL Central opponents in the current season.
TORONTO is 154-178 SU (-41.8 Units) in road games in July games since 1996.
NY METS are 19-44 SU (-29.4 Units) in an inter-league game in the last 3 seasons.
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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, July 23
National League
San Francisco (54-45) @ Washington (40-58)
— DeSclafani is 0-2, 8.05 in his last five starts.
— Giants are 5-7 in his last 12 starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10
— He is 4-2, 2.95 in eight starts vs Washington.
— Giants lost their last four games.
— San Francisco is 28-23 on road.
— under 15-4-1 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-97
— record in first 5 innings: 41-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-6.2
— Gore is 2-1, 7.63 in his last four starts.
— Washington is 6-13 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-5
— He is 1-1, 8.68 in two starts vs San Francisco.
— Nationals are 3-4 in last seven games.
— Washington is 17-32 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 34-98
— record in first 5 innings: 37-50-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-2
Arizona (54-45) @ Cincinnati (54-46)
— bullpen game
— Arizona is 4-11 in its last 15 games.
— Arizona is 28-21 on the road.
— under 12-6-1 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-99
— record in first 5 innings: 42-39-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3.2-2
— Weaver is 1-0, 9.38 in his last six starts.
— Reds are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 7-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 10-16
— record in first 5 innings: 5-7-4
— He is 0-1, 4.85 in two starts vs Arizona.
— He pitched for Arizona from 2019-22.
— Reds are 4-0 in their last four games.
— Cincinnati is 27-26 at home.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 33-99
— record in first 5 innings: 38-38-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-4.1-3
Colorado (39-59) @ Miami (53-47)
— Colorado hasn’t named a starter.
— Colorado is 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Colorado is 3-12 in its last 15 road tilts.
— under 9-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 30-97
— record in first 5 innings: 33-51-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Luzardo is 2-0, 1.52 in his last five starts.
— Miami is 8-5 in his last 13 starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-3
— He is 0-1, 10.45 in 3 games (1 start) vs Colorado.
— Miami is 0-8 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins are 30-20 at home.
— over 9-5-2 last 16 games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-100
— record in first 5 innings: 44-36-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-6-3
St Louis (44-55) @ Cubs (47-51)
— Montgomery is 3-0, 1.76 in his last five starts.
— Cardinals are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 3-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— He is 4-1, 2.14 in five starts vs Chicago.
— Cardinals are 9-4 in last 13 games.
— Cardinals are 22-29 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-99
— record in first 5 innings: 40-40-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
— Cubs haven’t named a starter.
— Cubs are 9-6 in their last 15 games.
— Chicago is 6-10 in last 16 home games.
— over 14-3 last 17 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-98
— record in first 5 innings: 42-42-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-2.2-5.1
Atlanta (63-34) @ Milwaukee (55-44)
— Elder allowed 14 runs in 6 IP in his last two starts.
— Braves are 13-6 in his starts.
— under 11-3 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Atlanta lost five of last seven games.
— Braves are 31-15 on road.
— under 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-97
— record in first 5 innings: 58-26-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3.2
— Teheran is 0-2, 7.29 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 2-7 in his starts.
— under 6-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6
— He hasn’t pitched against his old team.
— He pitched for Atlanta from 2011-19.
— Brewers are 14-6 in their last 20 games.
— Milwaukee is 27-22 at home.
— under 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 30-99
— record in first 5 innings: 43-42-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-4-3
American League
Baltimore (60-38) @ Tampa Bay (61-41)
— Wells is 1-3, 5.76 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 10-8 in his starts
— over 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-5
— He is 0-3, 5.93 in five starts vs Tampa Bay
— Orioles won 11 of last 14 games.
— Baltimore is 30-18 on road.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 22-98
— record in first 5 innings: 45-38-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3.1
— Bradley is 0-3, 9.35 in his last four starts.
— Rays are 3-8 in his last 11 starts
— over 8-6
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He allowed a run in 6 IP vs Baltimore June 21.
— Tampa Bay lost 12 of its last 16 games.
— Rays are 36-17 at home.
— under 9-3-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-102
— record in first 5 innings: 56-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-5
Kansas City (28-72) @ Bronx (52-47)
— Lyles is 0-0, 0.82 in his last two starts.
— Despite that, Royals are 1-17 in his starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 11-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10-3 (3-0-1 last four)
— He is 3-2, 2.86 in seven starts vs New York.
— Royals are 6-16 in their last 22 games.
— Royals are 13-36 on road.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-100
— record in first 5 innings: 28-56-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2.2-2
— Severino is 0-2, 12.08 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-6 in his starts.
— under 5-5
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-4
— He is 2-1, 4.63 in four starts vs Kansas City.
— New York is 4-9 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 30-23 at home.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 27-98
— record in first 5 innings: 43-36-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-2.2
White Sox (41-59) @ Minnesota (52-48)
— Giolito is 0-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
— Chicago is 2-5 in his last seven starts.
— under 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-20
— record in first 5 innings: 7-10-3
— He is 0-1, 1.38 in two starts vs Minnesota this year.
— Chicago is 5-12 in its last 17 games.
— White Sox are 20-34 on the road.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-100
— record in first 5 innings: 37-49-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-1.1-2
— Ober is 2-0, 2.52 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 9-6 in his starts.
— under 11-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-4
— He is 2-1, 3.38 in eight starts vs Chicago.
— Twins are 12-6 in their last 18 games.
— Minnesota is 28-22 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 29-100
— record in first 5 innings: 41-42-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
Toronto (54-45) @ Seattle (50-48)
— Manoah is 1-4, 9.72 in his last five starts.
— Blue Jays are 5-10 in his starts.
— over 8-1 last nine starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-15
— record in first 5 innings: 3-8-4
— He is 0-1, 2.92 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Toronto lost four of last five games.
— Blue Jays are 27-25 on road.
— under 14-5-1 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-99
— record in first 5 innings: 41-41-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.1-2
— Woo is 0-1, 5.75 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 4-4 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto
— Seattle is 12-6 in its last 18 games.
— Mariners are 29-24 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 28-98
— record in first 5 innings: 44-41-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-4
Houston (55-44) @ Oakland (28-73)
— Astros haven’t named a starter.
— Astros won five of last seven games.
— Houston is 30-22 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 35-99
— record in first 5 innings: 49-35-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-4-2.1
— Medina is 3-7, 5.79 in 13 games (9 starts).
— Sometimes he starts, sometimes he is a bulk guy.
— He gave up 5 runs in 5.1 IP vs Houston May 28.
— A’s are 3-2 in their last five games.
— Oakland is 15-38 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 home games
— scored run in first inning: 27-101
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 27-57-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.1-3.2
Interleague games
San Diego (48-51) @ Detroit (44-54)
— Musgrove is 6-0, 2.05 in his last seven starts.
— Padres are 8-2 in his last 10 starts
— over 6-0-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-15
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-1
— He is 0-0, 3.38 in 2 games (1 start) vs Detroit.
— Padres won their last four games.
— San Diego is 23-28 on road.
— over 12-5-2 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-99
— record in first 5 innings: 47-40-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 6-5 in its last eleven games.
— Tigers are 20-27 at home.
— under 7-3-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 24-98
— record in first 5 innings: 34-47-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-7
Philadelphia (52-46) @ Cleveland (0–49)
— Nola is 4-1, 3.99 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 5-7 in his road starts.
— over 8-5-1 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.
— Phillies lost their last four games.
— Phillies are 26-27 on road.
— over 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 28-98
— record in first 5 innings: 40-45-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-1
— Cleveland hasn’t named a starter
— Guardians are 4-5 in their last nine games.
— Cleveland is 26-22 at home.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 29-98
— record in first 5 innings: 41-38-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-2
Los Angeles (57-40) @ Texas (58 -41)
— Sheehan is 3-0, 4.91 in five starts.
— Dodgers are 3-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Texas.
— Dodgers won 11 of last 14 games.
— Dodgers are 28-24 on the road.
— over 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-97
— record in first 5 innings: 47-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Perez is 0-0, 8.03 in his last three starts.
— Texas is 12-7 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-2
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Texas is 6-2 since All-Star break.
— Rangers are 33-20 at home.
— under 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 31-99
— record in first 5 innings: 59-29-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-4-6
Pittsburgh (43-55) @ LA Angels (50-49)
— Keller is 0-2, 6.50 in his last three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 2-6 in his last eight starts.
— under 4-2-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-4-5
— He gave up 2 runs in 5 IP, in his one start against the Angels.
— Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 games.
— Pittsburgh is 20-29 on road.
— over 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 22-98
— record in first 5 innings: 36-46-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-6
— Anderson is 1-1, 2.84 in his last four starts.
— Angels are 4-3 in his home starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Pirates.
— He pitched for Pittsburgh in 2021.
— Angels are 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Angels are 28-23 at home.
— over 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-99
— record in first 5 innings: 42-40-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
NY Mets (46-52) @ Boston (52-47)
— Carrasco is 1-1, 4.91 in his last six starts.
— Mets are 6-7 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-13
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-1
— He is 1-3, 7.47 in six starts vs Boston.
— Mets won four of last six games.
— Mets are 23-30 on road.
— under 15-7-3 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-98
— record in first 5 innings: 43-42-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-6.2
— bullpen game
— Red Sox won 12 of last 17 games.
— Boston is 27-23 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 32-98
— record in first 5 innings: 36-50-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-x-8
Umpires
— Col-Mia— Last six Fletcher games stayed under total.
— StL-Chi— Over is 7-1 in last eight Ballou games.
— Az-Cin— Under is 8-2-2 in last 12 Guccione games.
— SF-Wash— Favorites are 11-3 in last 14 Ramos games
— Atl-Mil— Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Dreckman games.
— KC-NY— Over is 4-1 in last five Carlson games
— Balt-TB— Underdogs are 6-5 in last 11 Riggs games.
— Tor-Sea— Under is 5-2 in last seven Hamari games.
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— Chi-Minn—Over is 7-3 in last ten Libka games.
— Hst-A’s— Over is 5-1 in last six Hudson games
— LA-Tex— Favorites won six of last seven Ceja games
— NY-Bos— Over is 7-2 in Walsh games
— SD-Det— Under is 4-1 in last five Randazzo games
— Phil-Clev— Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Beck games.
— Pitt-LAA— Over is 8-4 in last 12 Barber games
Armadillo's Write-Up
Sunday, July 23
National League
San Francisco (54-45) @ Washington (40-58)
— DeSclafani is 0-2, 8.05 in his last five starts.
— Giants are 5-7 in his last 12 starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— record in first 5 innings: 8-10
— He is 4-2, 2.95 in eight starts vs Washington.
— Giants lost their last four games.
— San Francisco is 28-23 on road.
— under 15-4-1 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 27-97
— record in first 5 innings: 41-40-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-4-6.2
— Gore is 2-1, 7.63 in his last four starts.
— Washington is 6-13 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-19
— record in first 5 innings: 7-7-5
— He is 1-1, 8.68 in two starts vs San Francisco.
— Nationals are 3-4 in last seven games.
— Washington is 17-32 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 34-98
— record in first 5 innings: 37-50-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.1-2
Arizona (54-45) @ Cincinnati (54-46)
— bullpen game
— Arizona is 4-11 in its last 15 games.
— Arizona is 28-21 on the road.
— under 12-6-1 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 37-99
— record in first 5 innings: 42-39-18
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3.2-2
— Weaver is 1-0, 9.38 in his last six starts.
— Reds are 7-1 in his last eight starts.
— over 7-1 last eight
— allowed run in first inning: 10-16
— record in first 5 innings: 5-7-4
— He is 0-1, 4.85 in two starts vs Arizona.
— He pitched for Arizona from 2019-22.
— Reds are 4-0 in their last four games.
— Cincinnati is 27-26 at home.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 33-99
— record in first 5 innings: 38-38-23
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-4.1-3
Colorado (39-59) @ Miami (53-47)
— Colorado hasn’t named a starter.
— Colorado is 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Colorado is 3-12 in its last 15 road tilts.
— under 9-1 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 30-97
— record in first 5 innings: 33-51-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Luzardo is 2-0, 1.52 in his last five starts.
— Miami is 8-5 in his last 13 starts.
— over 3-0 last three
— allowed run in first inning: 2-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-3
— He is 0-1, 10.45 in 3 games (1 start) vs Colorado.
— Miami is 0-8 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins are 30-20 at home.
— over 9-5-2 last 16 games.
— scored run in first inning: 19-100
— record in first 5 innings: 44-36-20
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-6-3
St Louis (44-55) @ Cubs (47-51)
— Montgomery is 3-0, 1.76 in his last five starts.
— Cardinals are 5-2 in his last seven starts.
— under 3-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-5-4
— He is 4-1, 2.14 in five starts vs Chicago.
— Cardinals are 9-4 in last 13 games.
— Cardinals are 22-29 on road.
— over 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 33-99
— record in first 5 innings: 40-40-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3
— Cubs haven’t named a starter.
— Cubs are 9-6 in their last 15 games.
— Chicago is 6-10 in last 16 home games.
— over 14-3 last 17 games.
— scored run in first inning: 24-98
— record in first 5 innings: 42-42-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-2.2-5.1
Atlanta (63-34) @ Milwaukee (55-44)
— Elder allowed 14 runs in 6 IP in his last two starts.
— Braves are 13-6 in his starts.
— under 11-3 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Milwaukee.
— Atlanta lost five of last seven games.
— Braves are 31-15 on road.
— under 7-4 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 39-97
— record in first 5 innings: 58-26-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3.2
— Teheran is 0-2, 7.29 in his last four starts.
— Brewers are 2-7 in his starts.
— under 6-2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-9
— record in first 5 innings: 3-6
— He hasn’t pitched against his old team.
— He pitched for Atlanta from 2011-19.
— Brewers are 14-6 in their last 20 games.
— Milwaukee is 27-22 at home.
— under 8-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 30-99
— record in first 5 innings: 43-42-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-4-3
American League
Baltimore (60-38) @ Tampa Bay (61-41)
— Wells is 1-3, 5.76 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 10-8 in his starts
— over 3-1-1 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 5-18
— you’re reading armadillosports.com
— record in first 5 innings: 7-6-5
— He is 0-3, 5.93 in five starts vs Tampa Bay
— Orioles won 11 of last 14 games.
— Baltimore is 30-18 on road.
— over 5-2-1 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 22-98
— record in first 5 innings: 45-38-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-3.1
— Bradley is 0-3, 9.35 in his last four starts.
— Rays are 3-8 in his last 11 starts
— over 8-6
— allowed run in first inning: 3-14
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— record in first 5 innings: 6-7-1
— He allowed a run in 6 IP vs Baltimore June 21.
— Tampa Bay lost 12 of its last 16 games.
— Rays are 36-17 at home.
— under 9-3-1 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-102
— record in first 5 innings: 56-36-10
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-5
Kansas City (28-72) @ Bronx (52-47)
— Lyles is 0-0, 0.82 in his last two starts.
— Despite that, Royals are 1-17 in his starts
— under 5-2 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 11-18
— record in first 5 innings: 5-10-3 (3-0-1 last four)
— He is 3-2, 2.86 in seven starts vs New York.
— Royals are 6-16 in their last 22 games.
— Royals are 13-36 on road.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 31-100
— record in first 5 innings: 28-56-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-2.2-2
— Severino is 0-2, 12.08 in his last three starts.
— New York is 4-6 in his starts.
— under 5-5
— allowed run in first inning: 4-10
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-4
— He is 2-1, 4.63 in four starts vs Kansas City.
— New York is 4-9 in its last 13 games.
— Bronx is 30-23 at home.
— under 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 27-98
— record in first 5 innings: 43-36-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-3.1-2.2
White Sox (41-59) @ Minnesota (52-48)
— Giolito is 0-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
— Chicago is 2-5 in his last seven starts.
— under 4-2 last six starts
— allowed run in first inning: 9-20
— record in first 5 innings: 7-10-3
— He is 0-1, 1.38 in two starts vs Minnesota this year.
— Chicago is 5-12 in its last 17 games.
— White Sox are 20-34 on the road.
— under 10-4 last 14 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-100
— record in first 5 innings: 37-49-14
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-1.1-2
— Ober is 2-0, 2.52 in his last four starts.
— Twins are 9-6 in his starts.
— under 11-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 5-6-4
— He is 2-1, 3.38 in eight starts vs Chicago.
— Twins are 12-6 in their last 18 games.
— Minnesota is 28-22 at home.
— over 8-2 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 29-100
— record in first 5 innings: 41-42-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3
Toronto (54-45) @ Seattle (50-48)
— Manoah is 1-4, 9.72 in his last five starts.
— Blue Jays are 5-10 in his starts.
— over 8-1 last nine starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-15
— record in first 5 innings: 3-8-4
— He is 0-1, 2.92 in two starts vs Seattle.
— Toronto lost four of last five games.
— Blue Jays are 27-25 on road.
— under 14-5-1 last 20 games
— scored run in first inning: 24-99
— record in first 5 innings: 41-41-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.1-2
— Woo is 0-1, 5.75 in his last four starts.
— Seattle is 4-4 in his starts.
— over 4-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Toronto
— Seattle is 12-6 in its last 18 games.
— Mariners are 29-24 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 28-98
— record in first 5 innings: 44-41-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.2-4
Houston (55-44) @ Oakland (28-73)
— Astros haven’t named a starter.
— Astros won five of last seven games.
— Houston is 30-22 on road.
— under 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 35-99
— record in first 5 innings: 49-35-15
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1.2-4-2.1
— Medina is 3-7, 5.79 in 13 games (9 starts).
— Sometimes he starts, sometimes he is a bulk guy.
— He gave up 5 runs in 5.1 IP vs Houston May 28.
— A’s are 3-2 in their last five games.
— Oakland is 15-38 at home.
— over 10-4 last 14 home games
— scored run in first inning: 27-101
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— record in first 5 innings: 27-57-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3.1-3.2
Interleague games
San Diego (48-51) @ Detroit (44-54)
— Musgrove is 6-0, 2.05 in his last seven starts.
— Padres are 8-2 in his last 10 starts
— over 6-0-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 3-15
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-1
— He is 0-0, 3.38 in 2 games (1 start) vs Detroit.
— Padres won their last four games.
— San Diego is 23-28 on road.
— over 12-5-2 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 34-99
— record in first 5 innings: 47-40-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-4
— Detroit hasn’t named a starter.
— Detroit is 6-5 in its last eleven games.
— Tigers are 20-27 at home.
— under 7-3-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 24-98
— record in first 5 innings: 34-47-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-7
Philadelphia (52-46) @ Cleveland (0–49)
— Nola is 4-1, 3.99 in his last six starts.
— Phillies are 5-7 in his road starts.
— over 8-5-1 last 14 starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-20
— record in first 5 innings: 10-9-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.
— Phillies lost their last four games.
— Phillies are 26-27 on road.
— over 7-4 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 28-98
— record in first 5 innings: 40-45-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-1
— Cleveland hasn’t named a starter
— Guardians are 4-5 in their last nine games.
— Cleveland is 26-22 at home.
— over 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 29-98
— record in first 5 innings: 41-38-19
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-5-2
Los Angeles (57-40) @ Texas (58 -41)
— Sheehan is 3-0, 4.91 in five starts.
— Dodgers are 3-2 in his starts.
— over 4-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Texas.
— Dodgers won 11 of last 14 games.
— Dodgers are 28-24 on the road.
— over 14-5 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 38-97
— record in first 5 innings: 47-38-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-4-3
— Perez is 0-0, 8.03 in his last three starts.
— Texas is 12-7 in his starts.
— over 3-0 last three starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-6-2
— He hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers.
— Texas is 6-2 since All-Star break.
— Rangers are 33-20 at home.
— under 4-3 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 31-99
— record in first 5 innings: 59-29-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.2-4-6
Pittsburgh (43-55) @ LA Angels (50-49)
— Keller is 0-2, 6.50 in his last three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 2-6 in his last eight starts.
— under 4-2-1 last seven
— allowed run in first inning: 7-20
— record in first 5 innings: 11-4-5
— He gave up 2 runs in 5 IP, in his one start against the Angels.
— Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 games.
— Pittsburgh is 20-29 on road.
— over 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 22-98
— record in first 5 innings: 36-46-16
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-4-6
— Anderson is 1-1, 2.84 in his last four starts.
— Angels are 4-3 in his home starts.
— under 3-1 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 6-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-4
— He hasn’t pitched against the Pirates.
— He pitched for Pittsburgh in 2021.
— Angels are 5-2 in their last seven games.
— Angels are 28-23 at home.
— over 9-4 last 13 games
— scored run in first inning: 26-99
— record in first 5 innings: 42-40-17
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-2.2-4
NY Mets (46-52) @ Boston (52-47)
— Carrasco is 1-1, 4.91 in his last six starts.
— Mets are 6-7 in his starts.
— over 3-1-1 last five starts
— allowed run in first inning: 5-13
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-1
— He is 1-3, 7.47 in six starts vs Boston.
— Mets won four of last six games.
— Mets are 23-30 on road.
— under 15-7-3 last 25 games
— scored run in first inning: 19-98
— record in first 5 innings: 43-42-13
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-x-6.2
— bullpen game
— Red Sox won 12 of last 17 games.
— Boston is 27-23 at home.
— over 5-3 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 32-98
— record in first 5 innings: 36-50-12
— bullpen IP last 3 days: x-x-8
Umpires
— Col-Mia— Last six Fletcher games stayed under total.
— StL-Chi— Over is 7-1 in last eight Ballou games.
— Az-Cin— Under is 8-2-2 in last 12 Guccione games.
— SF-Wash— Favorites are 11-3 in last 14 Ramos games
— Atl-Mil— Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Dreckman games.
— KC-NY— Over is 4-1 in last five Carlson games
— Balt-TB— Underdogs are 6-5 in last 11 Riggs games.
— Tor-Sea— Under is 5-2 in last seven Hamari games.
— You’re reading armadillosports.com
— Chi-Minn—Over is 7-3 in last ten Libka games.
— Hst-A’s— Over is 5-1 in last six Hudson games
— LA-Tex— Favorites won six of last seven Ceja games
— NY-Bos— Over is 7-2 in Walsh games
— SD-Det— Under is 4-1 in last five Randazzo games
— Phil-Clev— Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Beck games.
— Pitt-LAA— Over is 8-4 in last 12 Barber games
SUNDAY, JULY 23
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD at DET | 12:05 PM | DET +175 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at WAS | 01:35 PM | SF -115 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| KC at NYY | 01:35 PM | KC +170 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at TB | 01:40 PM | BAL +130 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| PHI at CLE | 01:40 PM | PHI -125 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| ARI at CIN | 01:40 PM | CIN -105 U 11.0 | +500 +500 |
| COL at MIA | 01:40 PM | COL +215 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at MIN | 02:10 PM | CHW +130 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at MIL | 02:10 PM | ATL -155 O 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at CHC | 02:20 PM | STL -130 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at TEX | 02:35 PM | TEX -105 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at LAA | 04:07 PM | LAA -115 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at OAK | 04:07 PM | OAK +195 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at SEA | 04:10 PM | SEA -140 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| NYM at BOS | 07:10 PM | BOS -145 O 10.5 | +500 +500 |
Completed Picks
| Date | League | Game | Score | Pick | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2023 | MLB | San Diego Detroit | 1 3 | Over 8.5 | Loss |
| Jul 22, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Washington | 1 10 | Over 8.5 | Win |
| Jul 21, 2023 | MLB | St. Louis Chi. Cubs | 3 4 | Over 8.0 | Loss |
| Jul 20, 2023 | MLB | Arizona Atlanta | 5 7 | Over 8.5 | Win |
| Jul 19, 2023 | MLB | San Francisco Cincinnati | 2 3 | Over 10.5 | Loss |
| Jul 18, 2023 | MLB | Milwaukee Philadelphia | 3 4 | Under 9.0 | Win |
Completed Picks
Past Completed Picks| Date | W-L-T | % | Units | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2023 | 14-15-1 | 48.33% | -800 | Detail |
| 07/22/2023 | 10-12-0 | 45.45% | -2485 | Detail |
| 07/21/2023 | 10-13-1 | 43.75% | -2825 | Detail |
| 07/20/2023 | 10-10-0 | 50.00% | -550 | Detail |
| 07/19/2023 | 15-15-0 | 50.00% | +300 | Detail |
| 07/18/2023 | 14-14-0 | 50.00% | -1850 | Detail |
| 07/17/2023 | 8-10-0 | 44.44% | -1525 | Detail |
| 07/16/2023 | 10-19-1 | 35.00% | -7075 | Detail |
| 07/15/2023 | 16-16-0 | 50.00% | -200 | Detail |
| 07/14/2023 | 7-16-1 | 31.25% | -6175 | Detail |
| 07/09/2023 | 13-14-1 | 48.21% | -125 | Detail |
| 07/08/2023 | 11-18-1 | 38.33% | -5050 | Detail |
| 07/07/2023 | 14-16-0 | 46.67% | -2250 | Detail |
| 07/06/2023 | 6-15-1 | 29.55% | -5575 | Detail |
| 07/05/2023 | 16-12-0 | 57.14% | +1900 | Detail |
| 07/04/2023 | 19-9-0 | 67.86% | +5150 | Detail |
| 07/03/2023 | 11-7-0 | 61.11% | +1600 | Detail |
| 07/02/2023 | 11-13-1 | 46.00% | -3275 | Detail |
| 07/01/2023 | 17-11-0 | 60.71% | +2375 | Detail |
MLB JULY'S BEST BETS !
07/23/2023..........................9 - 12...................................42.85%........................- 15.00
07/22/2023............................3 -2 ....................................60.00%.......................+ 4.00
07/21/2023............................2 - 0.................................100.00%.......................+ 10.00
07/20/2023............................7 - 5..................................58.33%........................+ 10.25
07/19/2023..........................11 - 9..................................55.00%........................+ 19.75
07/18/2023..........................11 - 8..................................57.89%.........................- 0.25
07/17/2023................. ....5 - 7 - 1..................................36.36%.........................- 17.25
07/16/2023.....................7 - 12 - 1.................................36.84%..........................- 32.00
07/15/2023...........................11 - 9.................................55.00%..........................+ 10.00
07/14/2023.............................7 - 12...............................25.00%..........................- 54.25
07/09/2023.............................7 - 8.................................46.66%..........................+ 4.25
07/08/2023.............................7 - 15...............................31.81%..........................- 52.75
07/07/2023.............................9 - 8.................................52.94%..........................+ 3.75
07/06/2023.............................4 - 11...............................26.66%.........................- 41.25
07/05/2023.............................7 - 10...............................41.17%.........................- 15.25
07/04/2023............................13 - 5................................72.22%.........................+ 44.75
07/03/2023..............................7 - 4................................63.63%........................+ 14.00
07/02/2023.........................7 - 9 - 1.................................43.75%.........................- 19.00
07/012023..............................12 - 6................................66.66%........................+ 29.00
TOTALS...........................146 -152 - 3...............................48.99%........................- 97.25
07/23/2023..........................9 - 12...................................42.85%........................- 15.00
07/22/2023............................3 -2 ....................................60.00%.......................+ 4.00
07/21/2023............................2 - 0.................................100.00%.......................+ 10.00
07/20/2023............................7 - 5..................................58.33%........................+ 10.25
07/19/2023..........................11 - 9..................................55.00%........................+ 19.75
07/18/2023..........................11 - 8..................................57.89%.........................- 0.25
07/17/2023................. ....5 - 7 - 1..................................36.36%.........................- 17.25
07/16/2023.....................7 - 12 - 1.................................36.84%..........................- 32.00
07/15/2023...........................11 - 9.................................55.00%..........................+ 10.00
07/14/2023.............................7 - 12...............................25.00%..........................- 54.25
07/09/2023.............................7 - 8.................................46.66%..........................+ 4.25
07/08/2023.............................7 - 15...............................31.81%..........................- 52.75
07/07/2023.............................9 - 8.................................52.94%..........................+ 3.75
07/06/2023.............................4 - 11...............................26.66%.........................- 41.25
07/05/2023.............................7 - 10...............................41.17%.........................- 15.25
07/04/2023............................13 - 5................................72.22%.........................+ 44.75
07/03/2023..............................7 - 4................................63.63%........................+ 14.00
07/02/2023.........................7 - 9 - 1.................................43.75%.........................- 19.00
07/012023..............................12 - 6................................66.66%........................+ 29.00
TOTALS...........................146 -152 - 3...............................48.99%........................- 97.25
Armadillo Sports
The Bunker golf simulator/bar-restaurant has a new location in Schenectady, a 2-minute walk from the Rivers Casino. Very good place for kids’ parties or to practice golf with friends.
Monday’s 6-pack:
College football spreads Labor Day weekend:
— Florida @ Utah -8
— Nebraska @ Minnesota -7
— Miami OH @ Miami Fla -17.5
— Louisville -8 @ Georgia Tech
— Fresno State @ Purdue -5.5
— Ohio U @ San Diego State -3.5
Quote of the Day
“I think as always, the thing that’s gonna worry you is the hype train. I mean, as with most coaches, this thing is just taking off and it’s out of control right now and that’s fine, as long as we stay focused on the job at hand and the work. I just keep going back to that. We’ve got to put the work in and earn it.”
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell
Monday’s quiz
Who was the Baltimore Ravens’ coach, before John Harbaugh?
Sunday’s quiz
Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls; Trent Dilfer, Joe Flacco were their QB’s in those games.
Saturday’s quiz
Eldrick Woods won the British Open three times.
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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Sunday
I like to stay up late and sleep late; makes writing this blog a lot easier, but it creates a problem when people go door-to-door selling stuff, whether it be products, politics or in this case, their religious beliefs.
10:45 Saturday morning, my doorbell rings; I am sound asleep. For some misguided reason, I go to the door with no glasses on, 75% asleep and I answer the door. Two women and a little girl are standing there— one woman starts saying something about the pamphlet she is trying to hand me. I am leaning against the wall, trying to be polite.
To say that I looked hideous would be an understatement; t-shirt, gym shorts, disheveled hair, but at least I was polite, and I took the brochure and said goodbye, and went back to sleep.
These people are Jehovah’s Witnesses and I still don’t know exactly what they wanted— there were several groups of them going up our street. Looking at their brochure, guess they were recruiting people to join their parish, or whatever they call it.
Could have been worse; they could’ve been freakin’ politicians.
— Orioles 5, Rays 3
Baltimore goes to St Pete and wins three of four from the Rays.
Orioles lead AL East by two games, four in loss column.
Tampa Bay is 4-14 in July, tied for worst mark in MLB.
— Twins 5, White Sox 4 (12)
Chicago led this game 3-0 in ninth inning.
Twins had lost 313 games in a row when they trailed by 3+ runs in 9th inning. 313.
Minnesota leads AL Central by 2 games over Cleveland.
— Phillies 8, Guardians 5 (10)
Bryce Harper had the game-winning hit.
Harper scored two runs, knocked in two more.
Phillies stole five bases.
— Red Sox 6, Mets 1
Boston’s starting pitcher has finished the 5th inning in only 5 of their last 16 games.
Red Sox are 11-5 in those 16 games.
Mets and their $360M payroll are 46-53, 7.5 games out of a playoff spot.
— Nationals 6, Giants 1
Giants get swept in Washington, have lost five games in a row.
MacKenzie Gore threw 5 shutout IP, on 90 pitches.
San Francisco still has a half-game lead for the last playoff spot.
— Reds 7, Arizona 3
Cincinnati won its last five games, giving up 14 runs.
Reds’ bullpen threw five shutout IP.
Arizona is 4-12 in its last 16 games.
— Marlins 3, Rockies 2 (10)
Miami snaps its 8-game losing skid.
Luzardo struck out 13 guys, threw 115 pitches.
Randal Grichuk tied the game with a 9th inning homer.
Luis Arraez won the game with a 10th inning single.
— Tigers 3, Padres 1
Alex Faedo threw six shutout IP, giving up one hit, the best start of his young career.
San Diego and its $251,199,992 payroll is 48-52, six games out of a playoff spot.
— Movie of the Day: Beaches (1988)— A child singer from New York City meets a rich kid from San Francisco on a beach in Atlantic City; the two become lifelong friends- they keep in touch over the years, writing letters to each other.
The singer becomes a big star; the rich kid becomes a successful lawyer. The movie turns when the lawyer becomes deathly ill.
Will never forget watching this movie in the theater; when it was over, you could hear dozens of people openly sobbing— it was a very sad ending.
Bette Midler played the singer; Barbara Hershey the lawyer. Very good movie, but a tearjerker of epic proportions.
— College Football Trend of the Day: Last five years, Syracuse is 13-6 ATS in non-conference games.
— Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets has been approved by the NBA’s board of governors; he sold the team for $3B, after owning the Hornets for 13 years.
— Mariners’ C Cal Raleigh has played 13 games against Toronto, hit 8 home runs.
— Saturday night in Oakland, Houston’s Cristian Javier threw 5.2 IP, allowed only one hit, but walked five guys— he left with a 1-0 lead, but the Astro bullpen let his two inherited runners score, and Oakland beat the Astros. 4-1.
Javier threw 97 pitches; 49 balls, 48 strikes— not good.
In his last five starts, Javier is now 0-1, 9.70, but Astros scored 9+ runs in four of those five games. He is struggling, but the Astros’ rotation has injury issues, so he stays in there, for now.
If Houston makes the playoffs, they’ll need two good months out of Javier.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards— Reds, Arizona, Giants
AL: Orioles, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards— Rays, Astros, Blue Jays
The Bunker golf simulator/bar-restaurant has a new location in Schenectady, a 2-minute walk from the Rivers Casino. Very good place for kids’ parties or to practice golf with friends.
Monday’s 6-pack:
College football spreads Labor Day weekend:
— Florida @ Utah -8
— Nebraska @ Minnesota -7
— Miami OH @ Miami Fla -17.5
— Louisville -8 @ Georgia Tech
— Fresno State @ Purdue -5.5
— Ohio U @ San Diego State -3.5
Quote of the Day
“I think as always, the thing that’s gonna worry you is the hype train. I mean, as with most coaches, this thing is just taking off and it’s out of control right now and that’s fine, as long as we stay focused on the job at hand and the work. I just keep going back to that. We’ve got to put the work in and earn it.”
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell
Monday’s quiz
Who was the Baltimore Ravens’ coach, before John Harbaugh?
Sunday’s quiz
Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls; Trent Dilfer, Joe Flacco were their QB’s in those games.
Saturday’s quiz
Eldrick Woods won the British Open three times.
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Monday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Sunday
I like to stay up late and sleep late; makes writing this blog a lot easier, but it creates a problem when people go door-to-door selling stuff, whether it be products, politics or in this case, their religious beliefs.
10:45 Saturday morning, my doorbell rings; I am sound asleep. For some misguided reason, I go to the door with no glasses on, 75% asleep and I answer the door. Two women and a little girl are standing there— one woman starts saying something about the pamphlet she is trying to hand me. I am leaning against the wall, trying to be polite.
To say that I looked hideous would be an understatement; t-shirt, gym shorts, disheveled hair, but at least I was polite, and I took the brochure and said goodbye, and went back to sleep.
These people are Jehovah’s Witnesses and I still don’t know exactly what they wanted— there were several groups of them going up our street. Looking at their brochure, guess they were recruiting people to join their parish, or whatever they call it.
Could have been worse; they could’ve been freakin’ politicians.
— Orioles 5, Rays 3
Baltimore goes to St Pete and wins three of four from the Rays.
Orioles lead AL East by two games, four in loss column.
Tampa Bay is 4-14 in July, tied for worst mark in MLB.
— Twins 5, White Sox 4 (12)
Chicago led this game 3-0 in ninth inning.
Twins had lost 313 games in a row when they trailed by 3+ runs in 9th inning. 313.
Minnesota leads AL Central by 2 games over Cleveland.
— Phillies 8, Guardians 5 (10)
Bryce Harper had the game-winning hit.
Harper scored two runs, knocked in two more.
Phillies stole five bases.
— Red Sox 6, Mets 1
Boston’s starting pitcher has finished the 5th inning in only 5 of their last 16 games.
Red Sox are 11-5 in those 16 games.
Mets and their $360M payroll are 46-53, 7.5 games out of a playoff spot.
— Nationals 6, Giants 1
Giants get swept in Washington, have lost five games in a row.
MacKenzie Gore threw 5 shutout IP, on 90 pitches.
San Francisco still has a half-game lead for the last playoff spot.
— Reds 7, Arizona 3
Cincinnati won its last five games, giving up 14 runs.
Reds’ bullpen threw five shutout IP.
Arizona is 4-12 in its last 16 games.
— Marlins 3, Rockies 2 (10)
Miami snaps its 8-game losing skid.
Luzardo struck out 13 guys, threw 115 pitches.
Randal Grichuk tied the game with a 9th inning homer.
Luis Arraez won the game with a 10th inning single.
— Tigers 3, Padres 1
Alex Faedo threw six shutout IP, giving up one hit, the best start of his young career.
San Diego and its $251,199,992 payroll is 48-52, six games out of a playoff spot.
— Movie of the Day: Beaches (1988)— A child singer from New York City meets a rich kid from San Francisco on a beach in Atlantic City; the two become lifelong friends- they keep in touch over the years, writing letters to each other.
The singer becomes a big star; the rich kid becomes a successful lawyer. The movie turns when the lawyer becomes deathly ill.
Will never forget watching this movie in the theater; when it was over, you could hear dozens of people openly sobbing— it was a very sad ending.
Bette Midler played the singer; Barbara Hershey the lawyer. Very good movie, but a tearjerker of epic proportions.
— College Football Trend of the Day: Last five years, Syracuse is 13-6 ATS in non-conference games.
— Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets has been approved by the NBA’s board of governors; he sold the team for $3B, after owning the Hornets for 13 years.
— Mariners’ C Cal Raleigh has played 13 games against Toronto, hit 8 home runs.
— Saturday night in Oakland, Houston’s Cristian Javier threw 5.2 IP, allowed only one hit, but walked five guys— he left with a 1-0 lead, but the Astro bullpen let his two inherited runners score, and Oakland beat the Astros. 4-1.
Javier threw 97 pitches; 49 balls, 48 strikes— not good.
In his last five starts, Javier is now 0-1, 9.70, but Astros scored 9+ runs in four of those five games. He is struggling, but the Astros’ rotation has injury issues, so he stays in there, for now.
If Houston makes the playoffs, they’ll need two good months out of Javier.
— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
NL: Braves, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards— Reds, Arizona, Giants
AL: Orioles, Twins, Rangers. Wild Cards— Rays, Astros, Blue Jays
DETROIT is 66-42 SU (19.8 Units) in home games in day games in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-1 SU (9.9 Units) in road games against left-handed starters in the current season.
WASHINGTON is 43-74 SU (-38.4 Units) in home games in night games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-52 SU (-18.2 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-31 SU (-28.1 Units) in home games against AL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-1 SU (10.9 Units) in road games when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the current season.
HOUSTON is 12-0 Over (12 Units) when playing on Monday in the current season.
ARIZONA is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 95-105 SU (-20.5 Units) as a road underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 8-2 SU (5.8 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
BALTIMORE is 11-1 SU (9.9 Units) in road games against left-handed starters in the current season.
WASHINGTON is 43-74 SU (-38.4 Units) in home games in night games in the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-52 SU (-18.2 Units) in road games against division opponents in the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-31 SU (-28.1 Units) in home games against AL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-1 SU (10.9 Units) in road games when the total is 9 to 9.5 in the current season.
HOUSTON is 12-0 Over (12 Units) when playing on Monday in the current season.
ARIZONA is 8-0 SU (8 Units) in home games after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 95-105 SU (-20.5 Units) as a road underdog of +100 or higher in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 8-2 SU (5.8 Units) in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the current season.
