Friday 08/28/09 service plays chatter/comps/requests & gm strategy...

[khouston66]

Just curious if anyone has heard of BrandXSports before? Losing record but up quite a bit according to this site for the month....might be crap but seeing if trustworthy...

http://www.capperswatchdog.com/MLBRANK.php

Another 3 names that seem to pop up on these lists for mlb are Freddy Willis, CappersJungle, and SportsAmericaSportsService...

good luck today guys.

the only monitor i trust is the ok sports monitor

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB LONG SHEET

Friday, August 28

NY METS (58 - 70) at CHICAGO CUBS (63 - 62) - 2:20 PM
PAT MISCH (L) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 24-34 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 147-143 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 147-143 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LILLY is 38-15 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-32 (-7.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 509-477 (-101.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-62 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 549-494 (-108.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-15 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-62 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PAT MISCH vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

TED LILLY vs. NY METS since 1997
LILLY is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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ATLANTA (67 - 60) at PHILADELPHIA (73 - 52) - 7:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. PEDRO MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 139-150 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 138-148 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 96-103 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-42 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 106-116 (-26.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-52 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 70-49 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 125-88 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-29 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-10 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-29 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 59-54 (-19.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-22 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARTINEZ is 69-63 (-50.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 85-69 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-4 (+4.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 8-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.108.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (76 - 52) at CINCINNATI (55 - 71) - 7:10 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 76-52 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-10 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-27 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-6 (+9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 76-52 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-37 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-35 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 252-273 (-64.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 26-35 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 67-78 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
BAILEY is 1-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 1-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.48 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BAILEY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 20.22 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (54 - 75) at FLORIDA (67 - 60) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 117-173 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-94 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 117-173 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 85-125 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-115 (-30.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-29 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-84 (-31.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 67-60 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 83-63 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 64-57 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 106-100 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 103-99 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 76-61 (+23.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 28-21 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 11-6 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 8-3 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 12-24 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CORREIA is 0-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 10.38 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VOLSTAD is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 72) at MILWAUKEE (61 - 66) - 8:05 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 18-43 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-41 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-31 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 1-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUKE is 5-20 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 41-44 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-66 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-32 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-18 (-12.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-63 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-20 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PARRA is 21-28 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PARRA is 9-16 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-5 (-0.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

ZACH DUKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DUKE is 3-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 3-9 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.7 units)

MANNY PARRA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PARRA is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (46 - 82) at ST LOUIS (74 - 55) - 8:15 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. JOHN SMOLTZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 46-82 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-99 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-79 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-62 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-64 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-47 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LANNAN is 12-28 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 160-131 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 160-131 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-33 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 118-119 (+32.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-26 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SMOLTZ is 12-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 17-8 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-13. (-2.4 units)

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HOUSTON (62 - 65) at ARIZONA (56 - 72) - 9:40 PM
YORMAN BAZARDO (R) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 62-65 (+0.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 69-62 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-22 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 144-138 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 104-101 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-50 (+3.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 78-69 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 68-51 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-72 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 22-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 28-35 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-22 (-10.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 84-82 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 75-79 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 56-72 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 42-51 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 99-108 (-23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-34 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

YORMAN BAZARDO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

MAX SCHERZER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SCHERZER is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (72 - 56) at SAN FRANCISCO (69 - 59) - 10:15 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 54-69 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 10-21 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 10-22 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-59 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-21 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-59 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-40 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-45 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-24 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 72-56 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 36-30 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-56 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 172-152 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-36 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 119-103 (+30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 65-46 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-5 (+0.8 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
JIMENEZ is 3-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.013.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.1 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. COLORADO since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (57 - 70) at BALTIMORE (52 - 76) - 7:05 PM
FAUSTO CARMONA (R) vs. JASON BERKEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 57-70 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 50-62 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-45 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-55 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-36 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-32 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-20 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-7 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 496-542 (-114.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 9-29 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 496-542 (-114.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 236-295 (-89.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 19-35 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 98-98 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CARMONA is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.40 and a WHIP of 1.454.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JASON BERKEN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (69 - 57) at DETROIT (67 - 59) - 7:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 27-36 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-31 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-21 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GARZA is 3-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARZA is 7-17 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 40-20 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 65-51 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 20-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 174-130 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-13 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 123-78 (+34.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 141-147 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-46 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 89-97 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 93-110 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MATT GARZA vs. DETROIT since 1997
GARZA is 0-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.390.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 64) at NY YANKEES (79 - 48) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 92-52 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 37-14 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 60-54 (+2.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-37 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUEHRLE is 1-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.84 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 1-8 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SABATHIA is 15-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 18-9 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-15. (-5.4 units)

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TORONTO (58 - 67) at BOSTON (73 - 54) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 58-67 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 20-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 17-34 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 31-44 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 100-49 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 158-97 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-34 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-33 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-15 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 81-42 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-4 (+4.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

SCOTT RICHMOND vs. BOSTON since 1997
RICHMOND is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. TORONTO since 1997
BECKETT is 3-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.44 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 4-7 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-4.1 units)

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TEXAS (71 - 55) at MINNESOTA (63 - 64) - 8:10 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. BRIAN DUENSING (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 14-32 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-56 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-13 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 91-60 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 107-86 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-56 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-55 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 23-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 69-73 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-41 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-30 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 63-64 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+1.9 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUNTER is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRIAN DUENSING vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (56 - 71) at LA ANGELS (75 - 51) - 10:05 PM
BRETT TOMKO (R) vs. TREVOR BELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 63-85 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-49 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 75-51 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 192-144 (+40.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 68-43 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-37 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 71-43 (+24.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 127-113 (+30.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 219-147 (+66.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 16-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 99-94 (-52.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 5-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+1.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TOMKO is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

TREVOR BELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 78) at SEATTLE (66 - 62) - 10:10 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 49-78 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 4-16 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-68 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-50 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 73-108 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BANNISTER is 0-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 8-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 66-62 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 63-58 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 43-39 (+5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 37-25 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 84-115 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 249-233 (-74.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+2.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BANNISTER is 1-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 0.912.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.3 units)

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Marc Lawrence MLB Bonus Play! - Friday 8/28
Play On: San Francisco w/Lincecum

Note: The Giants host the Rockies in the opener of a three-games series when former Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum takes the hill at AT&T Park in San Francisco tonight. Lincecum enters tonight game 10-4 in his home team starts this season, including 5-1 the last 6 starts. He's also 9-3 his last 12 team starts in August, including 6-1 his last 7 at home. With that we'll stay at home with Lincecum and the Giants here this evening.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Sports Gambling Hotline
Comp play winner on the Rams plus the points last night in the NFL to make it 26-10-1 our last 37 comp play selections.

For Friday night, we will back Cleveland to come through again at Baltimore.

The O's blew a sure win last night, as they are just 11-26 overall their last 37 games, and only 2-9 their last 11 games played at Camden Yards.

Cleveland has been some competitive ball down the stretch, and have now won 6 of their last 8 games overall.

Fausto Carmona hasn't done much this season, but his last start was brilliant, as the righty worked 7 full frames, while fanning 8, and surrendering just 1 run in a win over Seattle.

Let's look for him to build on that start with another quality effort on Friday.

His counterpart Jason Berken is just 3-11 with an ERA of 5.92 for the season, and probably should still be working on the minor league level to gain a little more confidence at this level.

Play on Cleveland.
2♦ CLEVELAND

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

WNBA LONG SHEET

Friday, August 28

SACRAMENTO (9 - 19) at MINNESOTA (11 - 16) - 8/28/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
SACRAMENTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
SACRAMENTO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 7-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (11 - 16) at CHICAGO (13 - 15) - 8/28/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 120-89 ATS (+22.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Free MLB Pick from Robert Ferringo Take Boston (-1.5, -125) over Toronto (7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28)
Josh Beckett got lit up by the Yankees in his last start so I don’t think that he’s going to be messing around on Friday. The Red Sox are a perfect 6-0 on the run line in Beckett’s next start following a game in which he pitched and the Sox lost. Beckett gave up seven runs in his last start against the Blue Jays last Tuesday. Again, I am looking for a big bounce back performance from one of the best in the game.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

The Vegas Steam Line

Free Winner for Friday:

Take DETROIT (Porcello) +120 over Tampa Bay

 

[DANDORO]

Anyone joined randizzlesports? Any picks available?

 

[OGlucky]

Anyone joined randizzlesports? Any picks available?

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No, and Don't want to!!! Scam Alert!

 

[LocksRus]

Larry Ness has his one and only 25* GOY today. Anyone have a long term pack?

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB SHORT SHEET

Friday, August 28

National League

NY METS at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
MISCH: NYM 6-15 AWAY after scoring 9+ runs
LILLY: 38-15 TSR at home after a team start

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
HANSON: ATL 5-17 AWAY after scoring 9+ runs
MARTINEZ: PHI 18-12 as an underdog of +100 to +150

LA DODGERS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 29-10 when the total is 9 to 9.5
BAILEY: 1-10 TSR at home

SAN DIEGO at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
CORREIA: 11-6 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
VOLSTAD: FLA 12-24 at home when playing on Friday

PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE, 8:05 PM ET
DUKE: PIT 16-9 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
PARRA: 6-12 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10

WASHINGTON at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
LANNAN: WAS 13-5 OVER AWAY against NL Central
SMOLTZ: STL 3-8 at home after 3+ consecutive unders

HOUSTON at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
BAZARDO: HOU 21-12 against NL West
SCHERZER: ARI 11-18 at home with a money line of -100 to -150

COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
JIMENEZ: COL 21-7 after a loss by 2 runs or less
LINCECUM: SF 14-5 UNDER when playing on Friday


American League

CLEVELAND at BALTIMORE, 7:05 PM ET
CARMONA: 16-4 TSR after 2+ consecutive wins
BERKEN: BAL 20-37 after having lost 2 of their last 3

TAMPA BAY at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
GARZA: TB 35-11 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
PORCELLO: DET 11-25 as an underdog of +100 to +150

CHI WHITE SOX at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
BUEHRLE: 11-3 UNDER after a team win
SABATHIA: 37-14 TSR in August

TORONTO at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
RICHMOND: TOR 17-34 against division opponents
BECKETT: BOS 19-3 after 5+ consecutive home games

TEXAS at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
HUNTER: TEX 14-32 AWAY against left-handed starters
DUENSING: MIN 22-8 when playing with a day off

OAKLAND at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
TOMKO: OAK 16-6 after shutting out opponent
BELL: LAA 5-11 at home against division opponents

KANSAS CITY at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
BANNISTER: 0-9 TSR when playing on Friday
HERNANDEZ: 18-7 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Tom Stryker

MLB Play - Friday, August 28th

CLEVELAND with Carmona (-110) over Baltimore at 7:00 PM EST

Counting last night's 5-4 victory at Baltimore, Cleveland has quietly won five of its last six. Don't be surprised when the Indians keep their good fortunes coming with another win tonight.

On the bump for the Tribe will be right hander Fausto Carmona. Since being called back up from the minors on July 31st, Carmona has pitched extremely well in five starts allowing nine earned runs and 30 hits in 29.0 innings of work. That breaks down to a respectable 2.79 ERA! It should be noted that those five performances came against some pretty good hitting teams in the Mariners, Angels, Rangers, Twins and Tigers.

Baltimore will counter with former Clemson Tiger Jason Berken. There's not much to like about this Green Bay product. At home this season, Berken has been slammed for 28 earned runs and 60 hits in 40.0 frames. That's bad enough for a dismal 1-6 overall record and a lofty 5.48 ERA. Even worse, with the moon shining, Jason has been off target surrendering 45 earned runs and 82 hits in 61.0 frames. That adds up to a woeful 2-7 mark and an elevated 6.64 ERA!

With Carmona on the mound, the Indians have dominated sub .500 opponents cashing 20 of their last 28 battles. Meanwhile, the O's have dropped 13 of their last 16 with Berken on the bump and 39 of their last 57 priced as an underdog. The Tribe is heating up while the Orioles are cooling off. Take Cleveland with listed pitcher Carmona. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.

 

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Scott Spreitzer

Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers

I'm playing the Over between the Pirates and Brewers on Friday night. The Bucs may not own strong numbers in road action against lefthanders, but southpaw Manny Parra should take care of that. Parra has been absolutely horrible over his last seven starts. He's allowed 30 earned runs and a whopping 80 base runners in 39 1/3 IP, for a 6.87 ERA and 2.04 WHIP. Zach Duke has had a strong season, but that's offset a bit by his serious struggles at Miller Park in his career, not to mention Milwaukee's propensity for hitting lefties. The Brewers plate 6 rpg in home night games against southpaws this season. I believe this total has been set too low, and I'm playing the Over between the Pirates and Brewers on Friday night. Good luck - Scott Spreitzer.

Play on: Over

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Karl Garrett

G-Man on a 27-21 comp play run the last 48 days.

For Friday night I look for the Giants to gain a little payback against a Colorado team that just took 3 of 4 off of them at Coors Field last weekend.

The Rockies are off back-to-back losses against West front-runner LA, and now must play by the bay where San Francisco is a solid 41-20 this year, including taking 2 of 3 from the Rocks earlier this season.

Ubaldo Jimenez just matched pitches - and won - against Tim Lincecum on the 23rd of this month, as Jimenez has now won 5 straight starts without allowing more than 2 runs to score in any of those wins. In fact, Jimenez is on a 6-0 roll his last 8 starts.

Still, the G-Man believes that the Giants will get to Ubaldo in this one, and back Linceum's cause.

Lincecum has done his best work this season at home, sporting a 7-1 mark with an ERA of just 1.98 along the way.

Make that 8-1 after the redemption win over the Rockies this Friday night.
3♦ SAN FRANCISCO

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Bobby Maxwell

Tonight's FREE winner comes from Philadelphia as I go with the Phillies at home to dominate the Braves tongiht.

The Phillies are certainly the play in this one as they return home after a seven-game road trip. Philadelphia has established itself as the favorite in the National League, having won 12 of their last 16, including three straight at home.

They lost Thursday in Pittsburgh, 3-2, but this team is absolutely rolling lately, on current streaks of 19-7 at home, 36-18 overall and 4-1 agaisnt teams from the N.L. East. On the opposite side, the Braves are just 2-8 in their last 10 series openers.

On the mound today for the Phillies is veteran Pedro Martinez (2-0, 5.14 ERA) making his fourth start in a Philadelphia uniform. The Phils are 3-0 in his first three outings, having beaten the Cubs, D'Backs and Mets. Sunday in New York, he allowed four runs in six innings but his offense got the job done, winning the game 9-7.

For the Braves, it's Tommy Hanson (9-2, 3.12) on the mound. They have lost three of his last four roadies, and really does a win in San Diego against that offense count? Atlanta lost two of three to the Padres to start this week and looked pretty bad in the two losses.

Philadelphia is establishing itself as the top dog in the N.L. Play the Phillies tonight to bang out some offense and get the job done.

4♦ PHILADELPHIA

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

EZWINNERS

EZ'S FREE SELECTION

Game: New England Patriots @ Washington Redskins


(257) New England Patriots -3.5


The Patriots have not been a good play the last couple of years in the pre season as they are only 1-5 straight up and against the spread since the start of last year. But the exception to this poor record has been week three when the starters play the majority of the game. Week three has seen the Patriots go 5-2 against the spread the last seven years. The Redskins are just 6-12 straight up and against the spread in their last 18 exhibition games, including 2-4 straight up and against the spread at home. In the week 3 dress rehearsal for the regular season the Skins are only 1-3 straight up and against the spread. Bill Belichick was not happy at all with his teams performance in their last preseason game in which they lost 7-6 to Cincinnati. According to Belichick there were plenty of mistakes. Far too many for his liking for a football team expected to be among the best in the league. He was unhappy and he let his players know it. Washington has really struggled on the offensive side of the ball so far this preseason. The Skins couldn't do anything against the Ravens and needed a trick play to get things going against the Steelers. I don't see them doing much here against the Pats. New England will be in a bad mood and come to play tonight. Lay the points with New England.

2009 Free Selections Record 125-104 (54.6)

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Vegas Experts


Cleveland Indians at Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are just 9-29 at home in the month of August over the past three seasons after blowing a save opportunity last night. Baltimore seems to fall apart in the second half of seasons and they face a Cleveland team that has nothing to lose and play like that. Indians’ starter Fausto Carmona is coming off his best start of the year and has a 16-4 TSR when Cleveland has won two or more straight games. Go with Cleveland here.

Play on: Cleveland

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Jeff Benton

Complimentary Selection

Took a shot with the Padres as a huge underdog on Thursday and it didn’t pan out – oddly enough, San Diego was the only underdog that didn’t come through in MLB yesterday. Still, I’m on a 32-19 run with freebies, including 6-3 over the past nine days. For Friday, we’ll take a shot with another pup, backing the Pirates at Milwaukee.

That Milwaukee is actually favored in this game is pretty astonishing. The Brewers just got swept at home by the lowly Reds, all as a chalk, and they gave up 20 runs in the three defeats. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh just took two of three from the defending-champion Phillies, with the two wins coming in late-inning, come-from-behind fashion. The Pirates completed a nine-game homestand with a 7-2 record, starting with a three-game sweep of Milwaukee last week.

In fact, while Pittsburgh has won seven of nine, the Brewers have lost eight of 11, including six of nine at home (where Milwaukee is now under .500 for the season at 30-32). And since ripping off 17 consecutive wins over the Pirates, the Brewers have now lost five of the last six meetings (including the last four in a row).

As for this pitching matchup, you’ve got Pittsburgh lefty Zach Duke facing Milwaukee southpaw Manny Parra. Duke, who was the Pirates’ lone All-Star, has a 3.33 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP in 25 starts and a 2.91 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP in his last three outings. Parra is 8-10 with a 6.54 ERA overall and 1-2 with an 8.40 ERA in his last three (including a 5-2 loss at Pittsburgh 10 days ago).

So to summarize, you’ve got the hotter team (Pittsburgh) with the superior pitcher (Duke) and you’re giving me plus money to boot? Good enough for me!

(based on a 1♦ to a 10♦ Rating)

3♦ PITTSBURGH

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Dominic Fazzini

Today's Complimentary Selection

Fausto Carmona (3-8, 5.92 ERA) has pitched well since being recalled from the minors by the Indians on July 31, but hasn't had much to show for it.

A 19-game winner in 2007, Carmona is just 1-2 despite a 2.79 ERA in five starts since his return to Cleveland's rotation. The right-hander did win his last outing, however, allowing one run and five hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings Sunday against Seattle.

Carmona went 2-0 with a 0.59 ERA against Baltimore in 2007, but was 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA in two games vs. the Orioles last year.

Baltimore starter Jason Berken (3-11, 6.49) won his last start, allowing two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings Sunday at Chicago, but he has been getting shelled on a regular basis.

The rookie right-hander won at home in his major league debut on May 26, but he is 0-6 at Camden Yards in eight starts since then. Overall at home, he is 1-6 with a 5.48 ERA in nine outings.

The Orioles have lost nine of their last 11 home games, and are 12-28 overall since the All-Star break. The Indians, on the other hand, are surging, having won five of their last six to improve to 20-12 since July 23, including a come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Orioles on Thursday, when Andy Marte hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth.

Cleveland is 4-1 in Carmona's last five road starts, while Baltimore is 0-5 in Berken's last five home starts. These are two teams and two pitchers going in opposite directions. Take the Indians in this one.

3♦ CLEVELAND (on a 1♦ to 5♦ Scale)

 

[ace911]

Larry Ness has his one and only 25* GOY today. Anyone have a long term pack?

Larry Ness is an absolute joke and I hope you are wanting those plays so you can fade.