Stephen Nover
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Red Sox -1.18 at Braves
I'm happy to see the marketplace get behind the Braves in this matchup, because I'll take Josh Beckett at this reduced lay price.
When he's on, Beckett is as good as any pitcher. Lately Beckett has been on winning six of his last seven decisions. He has a 1.44 ERA in his last six starts.
Beckett has been particularly strong versus the Braves. He shut them out on Saturday throwing a complete-game 5-hitter. All of Atlanta's hits were singles. Beckett struck out seven and didn't walk a batter.
This kind of domination against the Braves isn't something new for Beckett. He is 5-0 with a 0.45 ERA in his last six starts versus Atlanta.
The Red Sox should be up for this game, too, having been embarrassed by the lowly Nationals last night. Boston has lost back-to-back games just once during its past 22 games.
Right-hander Jair Jurrjens goes for Atlanta. He's solid, but the Red Sox just faced him on Sunday scoring scoring five runs off him in 6 1/3 innings.
Boston is 49-14 in its last 63 interleague games when facing a right-handed starter.
The Red Sox have won 16 of their last 22. Atlanta has dropped 18 of its past 29 games. The Red Sox have a winning road mark, while the Braves are 17-19 at home.
Bonus Play
Red Sox -1.18 at Braves
I'm happy to see the marketplace get behind the Braves in this matchup, because I'll take Josh Beckett at this reduced lay price.
When he's on, Beckett is as good as any pitcher. Lately Beckett has been on winning six of his last seven decisions. He has a 1.44 ERA in his last six starts.
Beckett has been particularly strong versus the Braves. He shut them out on Saturday throwing a complete-game 5-hitter. All of Atlanta's hits were singles. Beckett struck out seven and didn't walk a batter.
This kind of domination against the Braves isn't something new for Beckett. He is 5-0 with a 0.45 ERA in his last six starts versus Atlanta.
The Red Sox should be up for this game, too, having been embarrassed by the lowly Nationals last night. Boston has lost back-to-back games just once during its past 22 games.
Right-hander Jair Jurrjens goes for Atlanta. He's solid, but the Red Sox just faced him on Sunday scoring scoring five runs off him in 6 1/3 innings.
Boston is 49-14 in its last 63 interleague games when facing a right-handed starter.
The Red Sox have won 16 of their last 22. Atlanta has dropped 18 of its past 29 games. The Red Sox have a winning road mark, while the Braves are 17-19 at home.
Rob Homyak
Bonus Play
The Twins defeated Milwaukee 6-4 as a -135 favorite on Thursday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Brendan Harris was 2-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for Minnesota and Denard Span scored three runs in the win.
The Cardinals lost to the Mets 3-2 as a -110 favorite on Thursday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6.5).
Yadier Molina was 2-5 with an RBI for St. Louis and Chris Carpenter gave up three runs on four hits in seven innings.
Glen Perkins 2-3 in his last 3 starts. Perkins, 2-4 with a 5.10 ERA on the year, has never faced the Cardinals.
St. Louis - Adam Wainwright is 25-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games.
Head to Head
Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.
Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
5 Units on St. Louis Cardinals
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The Twins defeated Milwaukee 6-4 as a -135 favorite on Thursday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Brendan Harris was 2-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for Minnesota and Denard Span scored three runs in the win.
The Cardinals lost to the Mets 3-2 as a -110 favorite on Thursday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6.5).
Yadier Molina was 2-5 with an RBI for St. Louis and Chris Carpenter gave up three runs on four hits in seven innings.
Glen Perkins 2-3 in his last 3 starts. Perkins, 2-4 with a 5.10 ERA on the year, has never faced the Cardinals.
St. Louis - Adam Wainwright is 25-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games.
Head to Head
Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.
Twins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
5 Units on St. Louis Cardinals
Mike Rose
Bonus Play
Randy Wells finally picked up a win his last time out against the Cleveland Indians. It took him seven starts to do so, but its by no means been his fault. Hes unfortunately been the guy the Cubs offense cant score for, and the bullpen has surrendered a number of leads late after he departed. On the year, the Cubs have scored an average of 3.75 runs per game while 3.75 runs per game have been scored in his eight overall outings. No wonder hes just 1-3 even though he sports a stellar 2.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Hes been outstanding on the road boasting a 2.10 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, and hes allowed just six earned runs and 14 hits with a K/BB ratio of 15/2 through 20.2 innings of his L/3 starts as a visitor.
Since returning from the DL, Jose Contreras has looked like a completely different pitcher than the one that got torched in his first six starts. In his L/3 outings, Contreras is 2-1 with a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP allowing just 12 hits and three ERs with a K/BB ratio of 13/3. He did get roughed up his last time out against Cincinnati where he surrendered nine hits, but he still only allowed the Reds to plate three runs. The six inning effort at the GAB was the first time he failed to go less than eight innings since returning from his Triple-A stint. Contreras has opposed the Cubs six times in his career and holds a 2-3 record with a 6.08 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
This just makes no sense! How in the world are the Cubs favored in this game? The line reeks like you know what, so theres only one thing to do. When something looks too good to be true, it usually is. The square side here today is the White Sox who are dogged at home against the struggling Cubs after just handling the best team in baseball. Back Wells and the visitors who would love nothing more than to turn their misfortune around with a big series win against their hated city rivals!
Chicago Cubs -115
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Randy Wells finally picked up a win his last time out against the Cleveland Indians. It took him seven starts to do so, but its by no means been his fault. Hes unfortunately been the guy the Cubs offense cant score for, and the bullpen has surrendered a number of leads late after he departed. On the year, the Cubs have scored an average of 3.75 runs per game while 3.75 runs per game have been scored in his eight overall outings. No wonder hes just 1-3 even though he sports a stellar 2.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Hes been outstanding on the road boasting a 2.10 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, and hes allowed just six earned runs and 14 hits with a K/BB ratio of 15/2 through 20.2 innings of his L/3 starts as a visitor.
Since returning from the DL, Jose Contreras has looked like a completely different pitcher than the one that got torched in his first six starts. In his L/3 outings, Contreras is 2-1 with a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP allowing just 12 hits and three ERs with a K/BB ratio of 13/3. He did get roughed up his last time out against Cincinnati where he surrendered nine hits, but he still only allowed the Reds to plate three runs. The six inning effort at the GAB was the first time he failed to go less than eight innings since returning from his Triple-A stint. Contreras has opposed the Cubs six times in his career and holds a 2-3 record with a 6.08 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.
This just makes no sense! How in the world are the Cubs favored in this game? The line reeks like you know what, so theres only one thing to do. When something looks too good to be true, it usually is. The square side here today is the White Sox who are dogged at home against the struggling Cubs after just handling the best team in baseball. Back Wells and the visitors who would love nothing more than to turn their misfortune around with a big series win against their hated city rivals!
Chicago Cubs -115
Lenny Del Genio
Bonus Play
San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers
Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers
Let's take a look at the lone non-Interleague game on the card. The Giants have won 11 of Matt Cain?s 14 starts this season, but the team averages only 3.4 runs per game away from home, so we're not sold. Although his record is not nearly as good, Milwaukee starter Gallardo has a very similar ERA (3.00) as he has allowed more than three earned runs in an outing just twice all season and one of those was all the way back on 4.13. He can pitch with confidence tonight knowing that San Fran has dropped seven of nine here at Miller Park.
Take Milwaukee.
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San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers
Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers
Let's take a look at the lone non-Interleague game on the card. The Giants have won 11 of Matt Cain?s 14 starts this season, but the team averages only 3.4 runs per game away from home, so we're not sold. Although his record is not nearly as good, Milwaukee starter Gallardo has a very similar ERA (3.00) as he has allowed more than three earned runs in an outing just twice all season and one of those was all the way back on 4.13. He can pitch with confidence tonight knowing that San Fran has dropped seven of nine here at Miller Park.
Take Milwaukee.
The Spread
Comp.
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 4:05PM ET
Chi Cubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pick: CHI White Sox
Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians, 7:05PM ET
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Pick: Cincinnati
Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates, 10:05PM ET
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pick: Kansas City
Comp.
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 4:05PM ET
Chi Cubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pick: CHI White Sox
Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians, 7:05PM ET
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Pick: Cincinnati
Kansas City Royals at Pittsburgh Pirates, 10:05PM ET
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Pick: Kansas City
GREG SHAKER
Bonus Play
San Diego Padres at Texas Rangers
What can you say about Kevin Millwood's performance this year that has not already been said. He has certainly come of age here late in his career and his numbers are somewhat staggering, considering the fact that he throws half of his games here in Arlington. The fact is, he has been at his best right here at home and commands an ERA of 2.08 in 8 games thrown here. That is quite amazing indeed. He mirrors his team as well as the Rangers have a solid money propostion here this year. That is not strange to this club which is contructed with players that love the ballpark in which they play. Texas is thrilled to be back home after not fairing so well in their last roadtrip, but salvaged two wins at AZ to close the trip out. Josh Hamilton's absense has hurt Texas a bit but they still have plenty of firepower in their lineup. The Texas Pen is also thowing much better of late. The Padres do not have much firepower as they continue to be a low scoring team and one that is simply not geared for this type of ballpark. They have not been striking righties well at all and over the last 10 played, have just a .216 batting average. Over that span, they have managed but 3.4 RPG and that is not going to win many games. And, they have not. This Padre Team has always been known for their Bullpen but this year has been an adventure. That adventure has worsened recently and with Peavy and Young on the DL, they have not had the luxury of resting every now and then. The Seattle series has them depleted and that is not what you want when playing at this park. The Padres remain one of the worst road squads in the Big's and are just 10-25 this year. I am not sure what Silva is capable of tonight, but I do know that he has put 9 people on base via the walk in just 15 innings. Oops! I do not lay 1.5 very often, but I will for this one and I feel good to do so.
Play: Rangers -1.5
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San Diego Padres at Texas Rangers
What can you say about Kevin Millwood's performance this year that has not already been said. He has certainly come of age here late in his career and his numbers are somewhat staggering, considering the fact that he throws half of his games here in Arlington. The fact is, he has been at his best right here at home and commands an ERA of 2.08 in 8 games thrown here. That is quite amazing indeed. He mirrors his team as well as the Rangers have a solid money propostion here this year. That is not strange to this club which is contructed with players that love the ballpark in which they play. Texas is thrilled to be back home after not fairing so well in their last roadtrip, but salvaged two wins at AZ to close the trip out. Josh Hamilton's absense has hurt Texas a bit but they still have plenty of firepower in their lineup. The Texas Pen is also thowing much better of late. The Padres do not have much firepower as they continue to be a low scoring team and one that is simply not geared for this type of ballpark. They have not been striking righties well at all and over the last 10 played, have just a .216 batting average. Over that span, they have managed but 3.4 RPG and that is not going to win many games. And, they have not. This Padre Team has always been known for their Bullpen but this year has been an adventure. That adventure has worsened recently and with Peavy and Young on the DL, they have not had the luxury of resting every now and then. The Seattle series has them depleted and that is not what you want when playing at this park. The Padres remain one of the worst road squads in the Big's and are just 10-25 this year. I am not sure what Silva is capable of tonight, but I do know that he has put 9 people on base via the walk in just 15 innings. Oops! I do not lay 1.5 very often, but I will for this one and I feel good to do so.
Play: Rangers -1.5
Wunderdog
Bonus Play
Sacramento at San Antonio
The San Antonio Silver Stars were 24-10 a year ago, the best in the WNBA. This team can't be mistaken for that one. They maintain their top two players in Hammon and Young, but gone are Wauters, Buescher and Johnson. That trio combined for 29 ppg, 16 rpg,and over 200 assists. It has not been easy for them to make up those kind of losses and the Silver Stars are a big favorite off of what they did a year ago, not by the 2-3 team they put on the floor tonight. The Monarchs have not had a great deal of success this season, but they will be coming here with the memory of getting knocked out of the playoffs two straight years by the Silver Stars and that mindset sometimes determines outcome, especially with a Silver Spurs team lacking the same ability as the team from a year ago. Payback time for the Monarchs and I will go with them here.
Pick: Sacramento +6
Bonus Play
Sacramento at San Antonio
The San Antonio Silver Stars were 24-10 a year ago, the best in the WNBA. This team can't be mistaken for that one. They maintain their top two players in Hammon and Young, but gone are Wauters, Buescher and Johnson. That trio combined for 29 ppg, 16 rpg,and over 200 assists. It has not been easy for them to make up those kind of losses and the Silver Stars are a big favorite off of what they did a year ago, not by the 2-3 team they put on the floor tonight. The Monarchs have not had a great deal of success this season, but they will be coming here with the memory of getting knocked out of the playoffs two straight years by the Silver Stars and that mindset sometimes determines outcome, especially with a Silver Spurs team lacking the same ability as the team from a year ago. Payback time for the Monarchs and I will go with them here.
Pick: Sacramento +6
What Online SportsBook service should I use?
Hey CPAW, or anyone else with some good knowledge that would like to give me advice,
What Online SportsBook should I use.
I have been a member on this forum for over 6 months now. When I first started betting Online I used sportsbook.com but when I figured out that it takes up to 2 Months to receive a check for the money you make I STOPPED USING THEM!
Since then I had been using Youwager.com
Is this a good one?
I have just run out of my money to play with at Youwager, so instead of depositing more money I figured someone could give me good advice on a better Online book to play with.
Whats REALLY important to me is that:
If I Win Money Then I Want To Be Able To Get that Money ASAP!
Its been great being part of this forum, it has helpded me alot!
Hopefully someone gives me some good advice on what place I should start using?
I will really appreciate it!
Thanks Guys! BOL to everyone!
4WhatItsWorth
Hey CPAW, or anyone else with some good knowledge that would like to give me advice,
What Online SportsBook should I use.
I have been a member on this forum for over 6 months now. When I first started betting Online I used sportsbook.com but when I figured out that it takes up to 2 Months to receive a check for the money you make I STOPPED USING THEM!
Since then I had been using Youwager.com
Is this a good one?
I have just run out of my money to play with at Youwager, so instead of depositing more money I figured someone could give me good advice on a better Online book to play with.
Whats REALLY important to me is that:
If I Win Money Then I Want To Be Able To Get that Money ASAP!
Its been great being part of this forum, it has helpded me alot!
Hopefully someone gives me some good advice on what place I should start using?
I will really appreciate it!
Thanks Guys! BOL to everyone!
4WhatItsWorth
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Has anyone ever heard of NY Sports Connection??? A buddy of mine called me yesterday and told me to make a play on the Mets and Seattle. I called him back today to thank him and he said that he had 2 plays for tonight. Boston and Colorado. Has anyone Ever heard of NY Sports Connection?? He told me it was a new handicapping service but I cant find anything about them anywhere on the internet.
