FANTASY SPORTS GAMETIME
Monday Baseball
50* Play Colorado (-180) over Cincinnati
Game starts at 3:10 PM EST
Colorado has won 17 of the last 20 home games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have also won 35 of the last 46 home games as a favorite of -150 to -200. Ubaldo Jimenez has won 18 of the last 20 games as a home favorite of -150 or higher and he is 8-1 in home games this season with an ERA of 3.10.
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50* Play Oakland (-175) over Seattle
Game starts at 4:00 PM EST
Seattle has lost 24 of the last 31 games as an underdog of +150 or higher and they have also lost 23 of the last 30 September road games. Jason Vargas has lost 5 of the last 6 games as an underdog of +150 or higher and he is 0-3 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 6.52.
Monday Baseball
50* Play Colorado (-180) over Cincinnati
Game starts at 3:10 PM EST
Colorado has won 17 of the last 20 home games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have also won 35 of the last 46 home games as a favorite of -150 to -200. Ubaldo Jimenez has won 18 of the last 20 games as a home favorite of -150 or higher and he is 8-1 in home games this season with an ERA of 3.10.
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50* Play Oakland (-175) over Seattle
Game starts at 4:00 PM EST
Seattle has lost 24 of the last 31 games as an underdog of +150 or higher and they have also lost 23 of the last 30 September road games. Jason Vargas has lost 5 of the last 6 games as an underdog of +150 or higher and he is 0-3 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 6.52.
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[FONT="]September 6th 2010[/FONT]
[FONT="]*-Weekly System Picks. Please follow the system and do not increase your starting bet until you at least triple your account. -*[/FONT]
[FONT="]Current Bankroll=$1,391.73[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #1-MLB-[/FONT]
[FONT="]1)Bet 17.95 to win 18.31 on NY Mets ML OVER Washington +102[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #2NCAAF-[/FONT]
[FONT="]2a)Bet 18.19 to win 17.49 on Maryland/Navy UNDER 48 -104[/FONT]
[FONT="]2b)Bet 37.70 to win 36.25 on Maryland/Navy UNDER 48 -104[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #3-NCAAF-[/FONT]
[FONT="]3aa)Bet 18.42 to win 17.54 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3ab)Bet 36.20 to win 36.38 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3ba)Bet 18.19 to win 17.32 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3bb)Bet 79.17 to win 76.13 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]September 6th 2010[/FONT]
[FONT="]*-Weekly System Picks. Please follow the system and do not increase your starting bet until you at least triple your account. -*[/FONT]
[FONT="]Current Bankroll=$1,391.73[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #1-MLB-[/FONT]
[FONT="]1)Bet 17.95 to win 18.31 on NY Mets ML OVER Washington +102[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #2NCAAF-[/FONT]
[FONT="]2a)Bet 18.19 to win 17.49 on Maryland/Navy UNDER 48 -104[/FONT]
[FONT="]2b)Bet 37.70 to win 36.25 on Maryland/Navy UNDER 48 -104[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pick #3-NCAAF-[/FONT]
[FONT="]3aa)Bet 18.42 to win 17.54 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3ab)Bet 36.20 to win 36.38 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3ba)Bet 18.19 to win 17.32 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
[FONT="]3bb)Bet 79.17 to win 76.13 on Boise State +2 OVER Virginia Tech -105[/FONT]
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Tip of the Day - September 6, 2010
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
OSGA Staff Consensus MLB SELECTION
Date: 9.6.10 at 2:10 PM
Game: St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers
Current Line: Milwaukee (-128)
Over/Under: 8.5
Play On: OVER 8.5 runs
Inside the Board Room:
Sure, we hear the fact that St. Louis is having trouble scoring runs during their recent slide, but Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo may be just what the doctor ordered to get the Cards out of thier funk. He has an ERA over 12 in his last three starts. Gallardo got shelled with 6 tuns when he faced this same St. Louis team on the last big holiday, July 4. For the Cards, Westbrook has been underwhelming this season and his ERA is nearly 5 in the last few starts. At some point Pujols and company will return to a run scoring machine. Today is that day.
Take OVER 8.5 runs today!
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Tip of the Day - September 6, 2010
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
OSGA Staff Consensus MLB SELECTION
Date: 9.6.10 at 2:10 PM
Game: St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers
Current Line: Milwaukee (-128)
Over/Under: 8.5
Play On: OVER 8.5 runs
Inside the Board Room:
Sure, we hear the fact that St. Louis is having trouble scoring runs during their recent slide, but Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo may be just what the doctor ordered to get the Cards out of thier funk. He has an ERA over 12 in his last three starts. Gallardo got shelled with 6 tuns when he faced this same St. Louis team on the last big holiday, July 4. For the Cards, Westbrook has been underwhelming this season and his ERA is nearly 5 in the last few starts. At some point Pujols and company will return to a run scoring machine. Today is that day.
Take OVER 8.5 runs today!
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Daily Premium Baseball Winners for Monday
PLAY OF THE DAY
10* Play San Diego (-155) over LA Dodgers
10:00 P.M. EST
San Diego is 17-3 as a favorite of -150 or higher this season
Mat Latos is 7-0 as a favorite of -150 or higher the last 3 seasons
Mat Latos is 1-0 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 1.80
Daily Premium Baseball Winners for Monday
PLAY OF THE DAY
10* Play San Diego (-155) over LA Dodgers
10:00 P.M. EST
San Diego is 17-3 as a favorite of -150 or higher this season
Mat Latos is 7-0 as a favorite of -150 or higher the last 3 seasons
Mat Latos is 1-0 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 1.80
Mr A
Monday, September 6, 2010 2:10 p.m. est.
Kansas City Royals (57-79) at Minnesota Twins (80-57)
(R) Sean O`Sullivan (2-4) vs. (R) Kevin Slowey (11-6)
Minnesota Twins -200
Oddsmakers line:
Minnesota as a -200 home favorite over Kansas City with the total listed at 9'over'
Monday, September 6, 2010 2:20 p.m. est.
Houston Astros (64-72) at Chicago Cubs (59-78)
(L) Wandy Rodriguez (11-12) vs. (R) Casey Coleman (1-1)
Houston Astros -120
Monday, September 6, 2010 4:00 p.m. est.
Navy Midshipmen (0-0) vs. Maryland Terrapins (0-0) Navy Midshipmen -6
Oddsmakers line:
Navy as a -6 point road favorite over Maryland with the total listed at 48½'over'
Monday, September 6, 2010 8:00 p.m. est.
(3) Boise State Broncos (0-0) at (10) Virginia Tech Hokies (0-0) Boise State Broncos +1
Oddsmakers line:
Monday, September 6, 2010 2:10 p.m. est.
Kansas City Royals (57-79) at Minnesota Twins (80-57)
(R) Sean O`Sullivan (2-4) vs. (R) Kevin Slowey (11-6)
Minnesota Twins -200
Oddsmakers line:
Minnesota as a -200 home favorite over Kansas City with the total listed at 9'over'
Monday, September 6, 2010 2:20 p.m. est.
Houston Astros (64-72) at Chicago Cubs (59-78)
(L) Wandy Rodriguez (11-12) vs. (R) Casey Coleman (1-1)
Houston Astros -120
Monday, September 6, 2010 4:00 p.m. est.
Navy Midshipmen (0-0) vs. Maryland Terrapins (0-0) Navy Midshipmen -6
Oddsmakers line:
Navy as a -6 point road favorite over Maryland with the total listed at 48½'over'
Monday, September 6, 2010 8:00 p.m. est.
(3) Boise State Broncos (0-0) at (10) Virginia Tech Hokies (0-0) Boise State Broncos +1
Oddsmakers line:
SR Computer Picks went 0-3 MLB on Sunday
1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers
(R) Edwin Jackson (3-0) vs. (R) Max Scherzer (10-9)
Chicago White Sox +105
2:10 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers
(R) Jake Westbrook (1-3) vs. (R) Yovani Gallardo (11-7)
Milwaukee Brewers -130
10:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
(R) Vicente Padilla (6-4) vs. (R) Mat Latos (13-5)
San Diego Padres -160
1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers
(R) Edwin Jackson (3-0) vs. (R) Max Scherzer (10-9)
Chicago White Sox +105
2:10 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers
(R) Jake Westbrook (1-3) vs. (R) Yovani Gallardo (11-7)
Milwaukee Brewers -130
10:05 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
(R) Vicente Padilla (6-4) vs. (R) Mat Latos (13-5)
San Diego Padres -160
jeff benton monday
Monday's 2-0 Sweep ...
20 DIME college football selection on <b>VIRGINIA TECH</b> over Boise State in a neutral-site contest from FedEx Field in Maryland. The line in this contest is fluatuating between Boise as a one-point favorite and a pick-em. I expect late public money to come in on the popular Broncos, so it might be wise to monietor the odds and grab the extra half-point or point should this number rise.
5 DIME baseball selection on the <b>TORONTO BLUE JAYS</b> over the Rangers in a matinee affair from Canada. The Blue Jays are a home favorite ranging from -135 to -140 deperding on where you shop. Note that you must list Ricky Romero as Toronto’s starting pitcher. If Romero does not start, this play is VOID!
<b>Virginia Tech</b>
Let’s get this out of the way first: I love everything about the Boise State football program. I think the Broncos can play with (and beat) anyone in the country. I think they have a gem of a coach in Chris Petersen. And if they get past the Hokies today and run the table, they absolutely deserve – and absolutely better receive – a shot in the BCS Championship Game.
All this said, I believe the Broncos are walking into an ambush today in Landover, Md. And it looks like the “wise guys” in Vegas agree with me, as this line has shifted from Boise State as a three-point favorite to a pick-em (some places even have Va-Tech as a one-point chalk). Think of it this way: Boise State went 14-0 last year and returns 21 of 22 starters, while Virginia Tech lost seven of 11 starters on a defense that was one of the best in the country last year. Also, it was this time last year when the Hokies opened the season at a neutral site against a highly ranked oppoaent (No. 1 Alabama) and got crushed 34-24 (Alabama outgained the Hokies 498-155).
Given those facts, why is all the sharp money coming in on Virginia Tech? I have two theories: First, as good as Boise’s defense is, the Broncos will not be able to contain dual-threat quarterback Tyrod Taylor (who is a clone of former Hokies star Michael Vick, someone who can turn nothing into something in the blink of an eye).
And while Taylor is Va-Tech’s biggest threat, he’s far from the only one, as he has two very good running backs behind him in Ryan Williams (1,655 rushing yards, 21 TDs as a freshman last year) and Darren Evans (1,265 rushing yards as a frosh in 2008 before missing last year with a knee injury). Taylor also has his top three wideouts from last year, three guys who combined for 92 catches and 10 TDs.
The other reason I’m coenvinced Virginia Tech is the right side: Since upsetting TCU in the Fiesta Bowl in January to cap their 12-0 season last year, all the Broncos have been hearing is how great they are and how they’re a national championship contender. Even though I’m sure Petersen has repeatedly instructed his players not to buy into the hype, these are still 18- to 22-year-old kids we’re talking about here. And I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Boise State, which long-ago shed its little-guy image, comes into this contest overconfident. That overconfidence may very well stem from what happened in last year’s season opener, when the Broncos manhandled a very good Oregon team (ranked in the Top 10 and the eventual Pac-10 champs).
Even though this is a neutral-site contest, Virginia Tech will surely have the crowd advantage (obviously being much closer to Maryland than Boise is). Another edge for the Hokies: This will be played on a grass surface (Boise’s home field is artificial turf). Va-Tech also will be highly motivated to atone for last year’s opening loss to Alabama in Atlanta. And let’s not forget that while the Broncos are justifiably ranked #3 in the nation, Virginia Tech isn’t far behind at #10.
In the end, I’ll be shocked if this isn’t a very competitive contest throughout, but I look for Taylor to be the difference-maker in the fourth quarter and I see a 27-23 Virginia Tech win.
<b>Blue Jays</b>
Lots of factors working in Toronto’s favor today, starting with the mound matchup. Although the overall numbers show that Texas right-hander Tommy Hunter (12-2, 3.64 ERA) is superior to Blue Jays southpaw Ricky Romero (11-8, 3.60), they don’t show that Romero has been a much different pitcher inside the Rogers Centre (5-3, 2.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) than on the road (6-5, 4.22 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). Likewise, Hunter’s 3.16 home ERA is more than a run better than his 4.29 road ERA.
One more note about these two pitchers: Hunter has given up 10 runs (four home runs) in two career starts against the Blue Jays (12 innings), while Romero has faced the Rangers on three ocrasions and allowed a combined two runs and 15 hits (five hits in each contest) over 22 1/3 innings. Romero has beaten Texas twice this season, including a 6-0 home victory on May 15 when he threw a complete-game shutout and struck out 12 (he’s whiffed 22 Rangers in 22 1/3 innings).
While Toronto was avoiding a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium yesterday – they ended the Yankees’ eight-game winning streak with a 7-3 win – Texas failed to do the same in Minnesota, falling 6-5. The Rangers – who lost start outfielder Josh Hamilton to a rib injury over the weekend – have now dropped seven of their last 10 overall and they’re 4-11 in their last 15 road games. Additionally, they’ve dropped seven of their last nine against left-handed starters, 21 of their last 29 road games against winning teams and five of seven vs. A.L. East opponents. Texas has also lost seven straight times as an underdog.
Conversely, Toronto is 41-19 in its last 60 games as a favorite and 28-12 in its last 40 home games against opponents that have a losing road record (and Texas is now 32-35 on the highway). Finally, since losing 5-4 at Texas on Opening Day this year, the Blue Jays have beaten the Rangers five straight times (including two wins behind Romero), and the Jays have won the last five clashes in a row north of the border.
Monday's 2-0 Sweep ...
20 DIME college football selection on <b>VIRGINIA TECH</b> over Boise State in a neutral-site contest from FedEx Field in Maryland. The line in this contest is fluatuating between Boise as a one-point favorite and a pick-em. I expect late public money to come in on the popular Broncos, so it might be wise to monietor the odds and grab the extra half-point or point should this number rise.
5 DIME baseball selection on the <b>TORONTO BLUE JAYS</b> over the Rangers in a matinee affair from Canada. The Blue Jays are a home favorite ranging from -135 to -140 deperding on where you shop. Note that you must list Ricky Romero as Toronto’s starting pitcher. If Romero does not start, this play is VOID!
<b>Virginia Tech</b>
Let’s get this out of the way first: I love everything about the Boise State football program. I think the Broncos can play with (and beat) anyone in the country. I think they have a gem of a coach in Chris Petersen. And if they get past the Hokies today and run the table, they absolutely deserve – and absolutely better receive – a shot in the BCS Championship Game.
All this said, I believe the Broncos are walking into an ambush today in Landover, Md. And it looks like the “wise guys” in Vegas agree with me, as this line has shifted from Boise State as a three-point favorite to a pick-em (some places even have Va-Tech as a one-point chalk). Think of it this way: Boise State went 14-0 last year and returns 21 of 22 starters, while Virginia Tech lost seven of 11 starters on a defense that was one of the best in the country last year. Also, it was this time last year when the Hokies opened the season at a neutral site against a highly ranked oppoaent (No. 1 Alabama) and got crushed 34-24 (Alabama outgained the Hokies 498-155).
Given those facts, why is all the sharp money coming in on Virginia Tech? I have two theories: First, as good as Boise’s defense is, the Broncos will not be able to contain dual-threat quarterback Tyrod Taylor (who is a clone of former Hokies star Michael Vick, someone who can turn nothing into something in the blink of an eye).
And while Taylor is Va-Tech’s biggest threat, he’s far from the only one, as he has two very good running backs behind him in Ryan Williams (1,655 rushing yards, 21 TDs as a freshman last year) and Darren Evans (1,265 rushing yards as a frosh in 2008 before missing last year with a knee injury). Taylor also has his top three wideouts from last year, three guys who combined for 92 catches and 10 TDs.
The other reason I’m coenvinced Virginia Tech is the right side: Since upsetting TCU in the Fiesta Bowl in January to cap their 12-0 season last year, all the Broncos have been hearing is how great they are and how they’re a national championship contender. Even though I’m sure Petersen has repeatedly instructed his players not to buy into the hype, these are still 18- to 22-year-old kids we’re talking about here. And I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Boise State, which long-ago shed its little-guy image, comes into this contest overconfident. That overconfidence may very well stem from what happened in last year’s season opener, when the Broncos manhandled a very good Oregon team (ranked in the Top 10 and the eventual Pac-10 champs).
Even though this is a neutral-site contest, Virginia Tech will surely have the crowd advantage (obviously being much closer to Maryland than Boise is). Another edge for the Hokies: This will be played on a grass surface (Boise’s home field is artificial turf). Va-Tech also will be highly motivated to atone for last year’s opening loss to Alabama in Atlanta. And let’s not forget that while the Broncos are justifiably ranked #3 in the nation, Virginia Tech isn’t far behind at #10.
In the end, I’ll be shocked if this isn’t a very competitive contest throughout, but I look for Taylor to be the difference-maker in the fourth quarter and I see a 27-23 Virginia Tech win.
<b>Blue Jays</b>
Lots of factors working in Toronto’s favor today, starting with the mound matchup. Although the overall numbers show that Texas right-hander Tommy Hunter (12-2, 3.64 ERA) is superior to Blue Jays southpaw Ricky Romero (11-8, 3.60), they don’t show that Romero has been a much different pitcher inside the Rogers Centre (5-3, 2.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) than on the road (6-5, 4.22 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). Likewise, Hunter’s 3.16 home ERA is more than a run better than his 4.29 road ERA.
One more note about these two pitchers: Hunter has given up 10 runs (four home runs) in two career starts against the Blue Jays (12 innings), while Romero has faced the Rangers on three ocrasions and allowed a combined two runs and 15 hits (five hits in each contest) over 22 1/3 innings. Romero has beaten Texas twice this season, including a 6-0 home victory on May 15 when he threw a complete-game shutout and struck out 12 (he’s whiffed 22 Rangers in 22 1/3 innings).
While Toronto was avoiding a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium yesterday – they ended the Yankees’ eight-game winning streak with a 7-3 win – Texas failed to do the same in Minnesota, falling 6-5. The Rangers – who lost start outfielder Josh Hamilton to a rib injury over the weekend – have now dropped seven of their last 10 overall and they’re 4-11 in their last 15 road games. Additionally, they’ve dropped seven of their last nine against left-handed starters, 21 of their last 29 road games against winning teams and five of seven vs. A.L. East opponents. Texas has also lost seven straight times as an underdog.
Conversely, Toronto is 41-19 in its last 60 games as a favorite and 28-12 in its last 40 home games against opponents that have a losing road record (and Texas is now 32-35 on the highway). Finally, since losing 5-4 at Texas on Opening Day this year, the Blue Jays have beaten the Rangers five straight times (including two wins behind Romero), and the Jays have won the last five clashes in a row north of the border.
SUPER SPORTS GROUP
Texas v. Toronto 1:05pm
PICK: Rangers ML +120 Game
Chicago v. Detroit 1:05pm
PICK: Detroit ML -125 Game
St Louis v. Milwaukee 1:05pm
PICK: OVER 8.5 Game -105 Best bet of the day #1
Houston v. Chicago 2:20pm
PICK: Cubs ML ev Game Best bet of the day #2
San Fran v. Arizona 4:10pm
PICK: Giants ML -115 Game
Tampa Bay v. Boston 7:10pm
PICK: OVER 8.5 Game -105 Labor Day Special
Texas v. Toronto 1:05pm
PICK: Rangers ML +120 Game
Chicago v. Detroit 1:05pm
PICK: Detroit ML -125 Game
St Louis v. Milwaukee 1:05pm
PICK: OVER 8.5 Game -105 Best bet of the day #1
Houston v. Chicago 2:20pm
PICK: Cubs ML ev Game Best bet of the day #2
San Fran v. Arizona 4:10pm
PICK: Giants ML -115 Game
Tampa Bay v. Boston 7:10pm
PICK: OVER 8.5 Game -105 Labor Day Special
