John Ryan
MLB | May 10
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates+150
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Pirates as they face the Mets. Supporting this graded play is a strong system that has posted a 32-12 making 31.6 units since 2003 and is already 2-0 making 2.7 units this season. Play against all favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 and with good defensive catchers allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game on the season and after scoring 7 runs or more 3 straight games. Mets are just 12-22 (-19.6 Units) against the money line versus a poor bullpen whose WHIP is 1.550 or worse over the last 3 seasons; 17-25 (-18.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL starting pitcher whose ERA is 4.20 to 4.70 over the last 3 seasons. Take the Pirates.
MLB | May 10
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates+150
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Pirates as they face the Mets. Supporting this graded play is a strong system that has posted a 32-12 making 31.6 units since 2003 and is already 2-0 making 2.7 units this season. Play against all favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 and with good defensive catchers allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game on the season and after scoring 7 runs or more 3 straight games. Mets are just 12-22 (-19.6 Units) against the money line versus a poor bullpen whose WHIP is 1.550 or worse over the last 3 seasons; 17-25 (-18.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL starting pitcher whose ERA is 4.20 to 4.70 over the last 3 seasons. Take the Pirates.
SCOTT FERRALL'S PAY PICKS:
EURO SOCCER PICKS FOR SUNDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester City
MANCHESTER UNITED -420
CHELSEA +135
Arsenal
ITALIAN SERIE A
Juventus
AC MILAN -125
INTER MILAN -130
Chievo Verona
SPANISH PRIMERA LEAGUE
Numancia
REAL VALLADOLID -133
Villarreal
BARCELONA -350
Espanyol
ATLETICO MADRID -137
EURO SOCCER PICKS FOR SUNDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester City
MANCHESTER UNITED -420
CHELSEA +135
Arsenal
ITALIAN SERIE A
Juventus
AC MILAN -125
INTER MILAN -130
Chievo Verona
SPANISH PRIMERA LEAGUE
Numancia
REAL VALLADOLID -133
Villarreal
BARCELONA -350
Espanyol
ATLETICO MADRID -137
Al DeMarco
Sunday's Play
5 Dime Run Line Release
Philadelphia (Myers) -1 1/2 Runs over Atlanta (Kawakami)
I'm well aware of the fact that Brett Myers has struggled this season, pitching much worse than his 2-2 record indicates as he's allowed 58 baserunners in 37 innings. Plus, he's served up 10 homers already - including three to the Braves in a season-opening loss - to contribute to an unsightly 5.35 ERA. But, this is a guy who pitched so poorly early last season as he tried to make the transition back from reliever to starter that he needed to be exiled to the minor leagues. However, upon his return, he was one of the most dominant pitchers in the majors. And that's the key with Myers; he's one of those guys who when the light goes on, he pitches lights-out ball. After seven mediocre to poor outings, he's facing a light-hitting Atlanta line-up that he could and should dominate today.
The Braves send Japanese-import Kenshin Kawakami to the mound. After winning his major league debut against Washington, the righthander has lost four straight starts. Casual observers will tell you he pitched better in his last outing against the Mets, holding New York to two runs and eight hits over five innings. On the surface that's a major improvement versus the 8.04 ERA he compiled in his previous three outings. But, the fact is he needed 113 pitches to labor through those five innings against the Mets and lost anyway. For the season he's allowed 46 baserunners in just 26.2 innings and now faces one of the major's most dangerous hitting teams in one of the major's toughest ballparks to pitch in.
Much like Friday when I was tempted to play the Yankees on the Money Line before settling on backing them and C.C. Sabathia as a Run Line release in an eventual 4-0 win over Baltimore, the same thought crossed my mind here as the Phillies at the time I posted this play were only around a -140 favorite. But, I've got to think that price is going to go up as the first pitch approaches, nearing at least 150. Since I feel Myers is going to stifle Atlanta's bats while the Phils batter Kawakami, I'm instead opting to lay the - 1 1/2 runs and play Philadelphia on the Run Line.
Sunday's Play
5 Dime Run Line Release
Philadelphia (Myers) -1 1/2 Runs over Atlanta (Kawakami)
I'm well aware of the fact that Brett Myers has struggled this season, pitching much worse than his 2-2 record indicates as he's allowed 58 baserunners in 37 innings. Plus, he's served up 10 homers already - including three to the Braves in a season-opening loss - to contribute to an unsightly 5.35 ERA. But, this is a guy who pitched so poorly early last season as he tried to make the transition back from reliever to starter that he needed to be exiled to the minor leagues. However, upon his return, he was one of the most dominant pitchers in the majors. And that's the key with Myers; he's one of those guys who when the light goes on, he pitches lights-out ball. After seven mediocre to poor outings, he's facing a light-hitting Atlanta line-up that he could and should dominate today.
The Braves send Japanese-import Kenshin Kawakami to the mound. After winning his major league debut against Washington, the righthander has lost four straight starts. Casual observers will tell you he pitched better in his last outing against the Mets, holding New York to two runs and eight hits over five innings. On the surface that's a major improvement versus the 8.04 ERA he compiled in his previous three outings. But, the fact is he needed 113 pitches to labor through those five innings against the Mets and lost anyway. For the season he's allowed 46 baserunners in just 26.2 innings and now faces one of the major's most dangerous hitting teams in one of the major's toughest ballparks to pitch in.
Much like Friday when I was tempted to play the Yankees on the Money Line before settling on backing them and C.C. Sabathia as a Run Line release in an eventual 4-0 win over Baltimore, the same thought crossed my mind here as the Phillies at the time I posted this play were only around a -140 favorite. But, I've got to think that price is going to go up as the first pitch approaches, nearing at least 150. Since I feel Myers is going to stifle Atlanta's bats while the Phils batter Kawakami, I'm instead opting to lay the - 1 1/2 runs and play Philadelphia on the Run Line.
DailyPowerRatings
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="freepickwhite1">Sunday, May 10th</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5* Star - 6+ Run Differential (Highest-Rated 3 Unit Play)
4* Star - 5 Run Differential (2 Unit Play)
3* Star - 4 Run Differential (1 Unit Play)
2* Star - 2 to 3 Run Differential (Slight Edge)
1* Star - 0 to 1 Run Differential (No Play Recommended) </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="32%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <table style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="99%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="26%" height="30">Team
(Game*)</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="23%">Game Rating
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Line </td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="9%">Our
Line</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="8%">Power
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Away</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="brdbotright" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="28"> (905) Atlanta</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">
</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">130</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">5</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">3</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">2</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">0</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="brdbotright" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="28"> (906) Philadelphia</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#dc0100">3* Star </td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">-140</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7" class="brdbot" bgcolor="#e6e6e6" height="6"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="left"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="freepickwhite1">Today's Play:</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">3* Philadelphia (-140) 1 Unit Play</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> </td></tr></tbody></table>
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4* Star - 5 Run Differential (2 Unit Play)
3* Star - 4 Run Differential (1 Unit Play)
2* Star - 2 to 3 Run Differential (Slight Edge)
1* Star - 0 to 1 Run Differential (No Play Recommended) </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="32%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <table style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="99%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="26%" height="30">Team
(Game*)</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="23%">Game Rating
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Line </td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="9%">Our
Line</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="8%">Power
Rating</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="8%">Starting Pitcher</td> <td class="whitetext4" align="center" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top" width="9%">Home/
Away</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="brdbotright" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="28"> (905) Atlanta</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">
</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">130</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">5</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">3</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">2</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">0</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="brdbotright" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="28"> (906) Philadelphia</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#dc0100">3* Star </td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">-140</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">1</td> <td class="brdbotright" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff">-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7" class="brdbot" bgcolor="#e6e6e6" height="6"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="left"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="freepickwhite1">Today's Play:</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">3* Philadelphia (-140) 1 Unit Play</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> </td></tr></tbody></table>
BeatYourBookie
Daily Premium Hoops & Hockey Winners for Sunday
NBA Basketball
100* Play Los Angeles Lakers (-7) over Houston (NBA)
Los Angeles is 9-1 ATS vs. Southwest Division Opponents this season
Los Angeles is 18-6 ATS coming off two games with 10 or more steals
Los Angeles is 9-3 ATS on the road when the total is between 190 and 199.5
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Other Hoops & Hockey Plays
50* Play Orlando (-5) over Boston (NBA)
50* Play Boston (-200) over Carolina (NHL)
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Daily Premium Hoops & Hockey Winners for Sunday
NBA Basketball
100* Play Los Angeles Lakers (-7) over Houston (NBA)
Los Angeles is 9-1 ATS vs. Southwest Division Opponents this season
Los Angeles is 18-6 ATS coming off two games with 10 or more steals
Los Angeles is 9-3 ATS on the road when the total is between 190 and 199.5
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Other Hoops & Hockey Plays
50* Play Orlando (-5) over Boston (NBA)
50* Play Boston (-200) over Carolina (NHL)
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