Jason Johnson
Rockies at Giants
Pick: Under 6.5
Don't let this low total scare you off. These two pitchers have been excellent lately and one of them is bound to throw another gem tonight.
Tim Lincecum loves pitching at AT&T Park where he is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA in his last six starts. The Cy Young winner also has an impressive 2.43 ERA on the season.
Ubaldo Jimenez has picked up his game recently and has played a big park in the Rockies resurgance into the playoff hunt. The right hander is 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA in his last five starts.
Take the 'under' here in a close 3-1 game.
Rockies at Giants
Pick: Under 6.5
Don't let this low total scare you off. These two pitchers have been excellent lately and one of them is bound to throw another gem tonight.
Tim Lincecum loves pitching at AT&T Park where he is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA in his last six starts. The Cy Young winner also has an impressive 2.43 ERA on the season.
Ubaldo Jimenez has picked up his game recently and has played a big park in the Rockies resurgance into the playoff hunt. The right hander is 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA in his last five starts.
Take the 'under' here in a close 3-1 game.
We Cover Spreads
1* Cardinals -3
The Packers first team defense hasn't allowed any points yet in preseason but only one team ranked lower in total offense last season than their first opponent, the Cleveland Browns, who were in their first game under Mangini. The Buffalo Bills, their second preseason opponent, weren’t much better last season, when they ranked 25th out of 32 teams in total offense. They are in for a rude awakening here in the desert Friday night. Their back ups have been outscored in the second half 21-7 this August.
Both teams come in nicked up but more so Green Bay. The biggest name for Arizona is Anquan Bodlin who is dealing with a hamstring issue. Arizona coach Whisenhunt wouldn't rule Boldin out of the Packers game, but he also said Boldin's injury would mean Jerheme Urban would start along with Larry Fitzgerald. Steve Breaston, the team's No. 3 receiver, has been limited in practice and isn't likely to play. The absences of Boldin and Breaston will give Lance Long, Early Doucet, Sean Morey and Onrea Jones more playing time. Those four players are competing for the fifth and sixth spots on the depth chart. We love backing teams with position battles in these August games. The backup QB position also is a battle for Arizona as Matt Leinart holds the edge but Brian St. Pierre isn't ruled out yet.
Coach Whisenhunt plans to play most of his starters through the first half on Friday night, and some might play in the third quarter, too. He will gain some depth at running back as highly touted rookie Chris "Beanie" Wells makes his debut with the Cards. Whisenhunt doesn't take "dress rehearsal" week lightly; he is 2-0 ATS in week 3 of preseason and last year they manhandled Oakland 24-0.
Despite the loss the Cards first team defense looked solid against the Chargers last week;they showed us an aggressive pass rush which sacked Philip Rivers four times in the first quarter, while also keeping LaDainian Tomlinson contained.
Back up QB Matt Flynn is doutbful so Brian Brohm will likely close this game out and we'll see a lot of him and he's struggled in preseason and reports from the Green Bay media he has looked awful in practice this week. This is the game where the Cards get into more of the swing of a regular season game and we like how they stack up against Green Bay Friday evening
1* Cardinals -3
The Packers first team defense hasn't allowed any points yet in preseason but only one team ranked lower in total offense last season than their first opponent, the Cleveland Browns, who were in their first game under Mangini. The Buffalo Bills, their second preseason opponent, weren’t much better last season, when they ranked 25th out of 32 teams in total offense. They are in for a rude awakening here in the desert Friday night. Their back ups have been outscored in the second half 21-7 this August.
Both teams come in nicked up but more so Green Bay. The biggest name for Arizona is Anquan Bodlin who is dealing with a hamstring issue. Arizona coach Whisenhunt wouldn't rule Boldin out of the Packers game, but he also said Boldin's injury would mean Jerheme Urban would start along with Larry Fitzgerald. Steve Breaston, the team's No. 3 receiver, has been limited in practice and isn't likely to play. The absences of Boldin and Breaston will give Lance Long, Early Doucet, Sean Morey and Onrea Jones more playing time. Those four players are competing for the fifth and sixth spots on the depth chart. We love backing teams with position battles in these August games. The backup QB position also is a battle for Arizona as Matt Leinart holds the edge but Brian St. Pierre isn't ruled out yet.
Coach Whisenhunt plans to play most of his starters through the first half on Friday night, and some might play in the third quarter, too. He will gain some depth at running back as highly touted rookie Chris "Beanie" Wells makes his debut with the Cards. Whisenhunt doesn't take "dress rehearsal" week lightly; he is 2-0 ATS in week 3 of preseason and last year they manhandled Oakland 24-0.
Despite the loss the Cards first team defense looked solid against the Chargers last week;they showed us an aggressive pass rush which sacked Philip Rivers four times in the first quarter, while also keeping LaDainian Tomlinson contained.
Back up QB Matt Flynn is doutbful so Brian Brohm will likely close this game out and we'll see a lot of him and he's struggled in preseason and reports from the Green Bay media he has looked awful in practice this week. This is the game where the Cards get into more of the swing of a regular season game and we like how they stack up against Green Bay Friday evening
Tony George
Green Bay Packers at Arizona
Play: Green Bay +3.5
Arizona has stunk it up in the preseason at 0-2. Green Bay's defense has been absolutely stellar and their secondary can contain AZ's first team. Green Bay is averaging 24 ppg on offense and Az's offense averaged just 8 ppg to this point. The DEPTH of Green Bay's roster is KEY in this game. AZ's WR's Boldin and Breaston are both out tonight on offense. The Packs first road game here of the preseason but I think their defense, which is flying under the radar is solid and deep. Tyrell Sutton a rookie RB was second in the NFL in rushing in the preseason so far and he and Grant should be able to balance the attack and move the chains. Look for all GB starters to get 2 full quarters. Same with AZ. Like the Pack here tonight with the better defense and healthier secondary than last game.
Play 1 Unit on Green Bay & 2 team teaser - Tease New England to +3, Tease Green Bay to +9.5 for a Half Unit Play.
Green Bay Packers at Arizona
Play: Green Bay +3.5
Arizona has stunk it up in the preseason at 0-2. Green Bay's defense has been absolutely stellar and their secondary can contain AZ's first team. Green Bay is averaging 24 ppg on offense and Az's offense averaged just 8 ppg to this point. The DEPTH of Green Bay's roster is KEY in this game. AZ's WR's Boldin and Breaston are both out tonight on offense. The Packs first road game here of the preseason but I think their defense, which is flying under the radar is solid and deep. Tyrell Sutton a rookie RB was second in the NFL in rushing in the preseason so far and he and Grant should be able to balance the attack and move the chains. Look for all GB starters to get 2 full quarters. Same with AZ. Like the Pack here tonight with the better defense and healthier secondary than last game.
Play 1 Unit on Green Bay & 2 team teaser - Tease New England to +3, Tease Green Bay to +9.5 for a Half Unit Play.
Mike Neri Sports - Late Service
Friday August 28, 2009
Baseball plays are now rated as SINGLE, DOUBLE and TRIPLE plays and should be played accordingly!
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
LA Dodgers w/Billingsley -180 7:10 EST
Risk 1 Unit to make .55 Units
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
Detroit w/Porcello +115 7:05 EST
Risk 1 Unit to make 1.15 Units
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
NY Yankees w/Sabathia -1.5 -110
Risk 1 Unit to make .91 Units
THIS YEARS RECORD 112-80 -.8 UNITS!
LAST YEARS RECORD 173-116 +38.9 UNITS!
NFL FOOTBALL
THREE STAR: 257 New England -4 8:00 EST
Friday August 28, 2009
Baseball plays are now rated as SINGLE, DOUBLE and TRIPLE plays and should be played accordingly!
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
LA Dodgers w/Billingsley -180 7:10 EST
Risk 1 Unit to make .55 Units
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
Detroit w/Porcello +115 7:05 EST
Risk 1 Unit to make 1.15 Units
*****SINGLE PLAY*****
NY Yankees w/Sabathia -1.5 -110
Risk 1 Unit to make .91 Units
THIS YEARS RECORD 112-80 -.8 UNITS!
LAST YEARS RECORD 173-116 +38.9 UNITS!
NFL FOOTBALL
THREE STAR: 257 New England -4 8:00 EST
