Dr. Bob
NBA
2 Star Selection
DETROIT (+5 1/2) over Cleveland
24-Apr-09 04:05 PM Pacific Time
I’ll take Detroit in a 2-Star Best Bet at +4 points or more.
2-Stars at +4 or more. (if you have +5, then you should wait for the line to go to +5 1/2)
Opinion
Orlando (-3 ½) over PHILADELPHIA
24-Apr-09 05:05 PM Pacific Time
I’ll consider Orlando a Strong Opinion at -4 or less and I’d take the Magic in a 2-Star Best Bet at -3 or less.
Opinion
Portland (+6) over HOUSTON
24-Apr-09 06:35 PM Pacific Time
I’ll lean with Portland at +5 or more.
NBA
2 Star Selection
DETROIT (+5 1/2) over Cleveland
24-Apr-09 04:05 PM Pacific Time
I’ll take Detroit in a 2-Star Best Bet at +4 points or more.
2-Stars at +4 or more. (if you have +5, then you should wait for the line to go to +5 1/2)
Opinion
Orlando (-3 ½) over PHILADELPHIA
24-Apr-09 05:05 PM Pacific Time
I’ll consider Orlando a Strong Opinion at -4 or less and I’d take the Magic in a 2-Star Best Bet at -3 or less.
Opinion
Portland (+6) over HOUSTON
24-Apr-09 06:35 PM Pacific Time
I’ll lean with Portland at +5 or more.
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squarepicks
3* San Diego ML -118
3* Florida ML -130
3* Milwaukee/Houston Over 8.5 -116
3* LA Dodgers ML -101
Friday April 24th, 2009
NBA
4* Cleveland -4.5 -105
3* Orlando/Philadelphia Over 191 -110
3* Portland/Houston Over 184.5 -111
NHL
4* NY Rangers/Washington Over 5 -115
5 star cappers from squarepicks
Friday April 24th, 2009
MLB
5* NY Mets -1.5 -113
5* Detroit/KC Royals Over 8.5 -107
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3* San Diego ML -118
3* Florida ML -130
3* Milwaukee/Houston Over 8.5 -116
3* LA Dodgers ML -101
Friday April 24th, 2009
NBA
4* Cleveland -4.5 -105
3* Orlando/Philadelphia Over 191 -110
3* Portland/Houston Over 184.5 -111
NHL
4* NY Rangers/Washington Over 5 -115
5 star cappers from squarepicks
Friday April 24th, 2009
MLB
5* NY Mets -1.5 -113
5* Detroit/KC Royals Over 8.5 -107
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Karl Garrett
30 DIMER - DETROIT TIGERS (Porcello over Greinke)....10 DIMERS - CAVS & BLAZERS
30 DIMER - DETROIT TIGERS (Porcello over Greinke)
No one in the bigs has pitched better than Zach Grienke of the KC Royals, as Greinke has won ALL 3 of his starts, and has not allowed a run to score in any of his starts.
You know the G-Man just loves situations like this, as you know damn well that sooner or later, Greinke is going to give up a few runs, and I feel tonight is the night it happens!
Both teams are 8-7, but it is Detroit that has gone 11-7 the last 2 years in games played at Kansas City.
Oh, and by the way, the Tigers youngster Rick Porcello showed what he is capable of doing at this level, as he stymied the Seattle Mariners in Seattle, working 7 innings while allowing just 1 run to score for his 1st big league win his last time out!
I am not saying Greinke is going to get bombed, but at this price, you HAVE TO play the underdog Tigers, as they do have the better overall hitters, and chances are they are going to break through, and scuff up Zach just enough to post the win.
10 DIMER - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The once-feared Pistons are dying a slow death, and tonight they will be put to the brink of elimination, as Cleveland deals them the "death blow" with a big win, and cover at the Auburn Palace.
Cleveland has won 5 straight now over Detroit, and they have covered in 4 of those 5. The Cavs do not like the Pistons, and vice-versa, so I would expect Cleveland to come out for blood this evening since the rest of the Eastern Conference playoffs appear to be going to go on a little longer than this series might.
The Cavs want some rest in between series', and that means they must put the dagger in the Pistons heart in this one.
Expect it to happen, as Detroit has now lost 5 in a row, and 8 of their last 11 straight up, and have failed 6 straight against the spread.
Cavs take it!
10 DIMER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Going to go against the grain in this one, as I feel sure the public will jump on the Rockets in this home game, especially after the way Houston blew out the Blazers in Game One at the Rose Garden.
Portland was able to fight back and win Game Two, but did not cover as the favorite. Look for a similar game to develop tonight, as I have a feeling the Blazers who have covered 7 of their last 9 on the road are going to keep this one tight for the full 4 quarters.
Keep in mind Houston has had trouble escaping the 1st round of the postseason for a long, long time, and that collar gets awfully tight when you are expected to deliver.
Take the points, as the young Blazers prove sticky tonight for the Rockets.
Today's Complimentary Selection
Well, here we go once again, the annual Yankees-Red Sox rivalry renews tonight at Fenway Park, and both team come in sporting winning streaks. New York has captured 3 in a row, while Boston has won 7 in a row to improve to 7-2 this season at home.
G-Man will back Boston on their home field to draw first blood, as Jon Lester looks like he has shaken off his 2 early bombings, and has righted his ship. Lester fired 7 scoreless his last time out in a home win over Baltimore.
Lester also went 2-0 in his 3 starts against the Yankees a season ago, working 23 innings while allowing a scant 3 runs to score.
Joba Chamberlain is still a work in progress in the starting rotation, and his last start of 5 runs in just 5 innings in a no-decision against the Indians has the G-Man not trusting Joba in this series opening spot.
Boston's 7-game winning streak is the one that continues, while the Yankees 3-game uptick takes the hit.
Go with the Red Sox minus the small home chalk.
4♦ BOSTON
(on a 1♦ to 5♦ basis)
30 DIMER - DETROIT TIGERS (Porcello over Greinke)....10 DIMERS - CAVS & BLAZERS
30 DIMER - DETROIT TIGERS (Porcello over Greinke)
No one in the bigs has pitched better than Zach Grienke of the KC Royals, as Greinke has won ALL 3 of his starts, and has not allowed a run to score in any of his starts.
You know the G-Man just loves situations like this, as you know damn well that sooner or later, Greinke is going to give up a few runs, and I feel tonight is the night it happens!
Both teams are 8-7, but it is Detroit that has gone 11-7 the last 2 years in games played at Kansas City.
Oh, and by the way, the Tigers youngster Rick Porcello showed what he is capable of doing at this level, as he stymied the Seattle Mariners in Seattle, working 7 innings while allowing just 1 run to score for his 1st big league win his last time out!
I am not saying Greinke is going to get bombed, but at this price, you HAVE TO play the underdog Tigers, as they do have the better overall hitters, and chances are they are going to break through, and scuff up Zach just enough to post the win.
10 DIMER - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The once-feared Pistons are dying a slow death, and tonight they will be put to the brink of elimination, as Cleveland deals them the "death blow" with a big win, and cover at the Auburn Palace.
Cleveland has won 5 straight now over Detroit, and they have covered in 4 of those 5. The Cavs do not like the Pistons, and vice-versa, so I would expect Cleveland to come out for blood this evening since the rest of the Eastern Conference playoffs appear to be going to go on a little longer than this series might.
The Cavs want some rest in between series', and that means they must put the dagger in the Pistons heart in this one.
Expect it to happen, as Detroit has now lost 5 in a row, and 8 of their last 11 straight up, and have failed 6 straight against the spread.
Cavs take it!
10 DIMER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Going to go against the grain in this one, as I feel sure the public will jump on the Rockets in this home game, especially after the way Houston blew out the Blazers in Game One at the Rose Garden.
Portland was able to fight back and win Game Two, but did not cover as the favorite. Look for a similar game to develop tonight, as I have a feeling the Blazers who have covered 7 of their last 9 on the road are going to keep this one tight for the full 4 quarters.
Keep in mind Houston has had trouble escaping the 1st round of the postseason for a long, long time, and that collar gets awfully tight when you are expected to deliver.
Take the points, as the young Blazers prove sticky tonight for the Rockets.
Today's Complimentary Selection
Well, here we go once again, the annual Yankees-Red Sox rivalry renews tonight at Fenway Park, and both team come in sporting winning streaks. New York has captured 3 in a row, while Boston has won 7 in a row to improve to 7-2 this season at home.
G-Man will back Boston on their home field to draw first blood, as Jon Lester looks like he has shaken off his 2 early bombings, and has righted his ship. Lester fired 7 scoreless his last time out in a home win over Baltimore.
Lester also went 2-0 in his 3 starts against the Yankees a season ago, working 23 innings while allowing a scant 3 runs to score.
Joba Chamberlain is still a work in progress in the starting rotation, and his last start of 5 runs in just 5 innings in a no-decision against the Indians has the G-Man not trusting Joba in this series opening spot.
Boston's 7-game winning streak is the one that continues, while the Yankees 3-game uptick takes the hit.
Go with the Red Sox minus the small home chalk.
4♦ BOSTON
(on a 1♦ to 5♦ basis)
My tracking goes back to Monday 4/13 and you are pretty much right.
However, his NBA series plays look good with a 50* on Dallas and a 100* on Houston(though a Houston loss tonight hurts that).
All in all though I have him tracked at about +430 stars(with 5 series plays pending) in the last 11 days.
Of course, he could lose it all tonight.
Just trying to track him for a period of time to ultimately see how he does all around. You have any insight on this?
