INDIAN COWBOY
5-Unit Play. Take #655. Take Over 149 Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks (Friday @ 10:35pm est)
This is a good spot here for both teams to put up some points. Washington Mystics are a very good team and I am very high on them this year. This is the reason why I took them at home against New York for a 5* selection earlier this year and they ended up winning by 16 points. This team went into Seattle, a perennial contender for the WNBA Championship and put up 76 points nearly beating the Storm outright. That game ended up going to a 158 points despite starting very slow on the pace. That was a game this team again nearly won outright as they covered the eight point spread. I actually expect Washington to win cover this game on the road against LA - but at the same time, note that the Sparks are 0-3 and look to avoid going 0-4. And, to the Sparks credit, they have had the toughest schedule thus far in the league to open the season facing the likes of Seattle, San Antonio and Phoenix onthe road. Simply brutal. Now, they face a very good Washington team at home who they could lose to as well. The Sparks defense has been suspect thus far this year giving up 78, 81 and 88 points most recenty to San Antonio. Washingotn has plenty of scoring prowess and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this game went over 150 as I expect Washington to put up between 75 and 80 points and consquently LA to keep pace. Look for Washington to try to bounce-back off the Seattle loss on the road and be an active dog, and look for the Sparks to kick off their home opener in nice fashion as they look for a strong effort as they seek their first win. Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings between these two teams and the Over is 5-1 when the Mystics play on two days rest.
5-Unit Play. Take #655. Take Over 149 Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks (Friday @ 10:35pm est)
This is a good spot here for both teams to put up some points. Washington Mystics are a very good team and I am very high on them this year. This is the reason why I took them at home against New York for a 5* selection earlier this year and they ended up winning by 16 points. This team went into Seattle, a perennial contender for the WNBA Championship and put up 76 points nearly beating the Storm outright. That game ended up going to a 158 points despite starting very slow on the pace. That was a game this team again nearly won outright as they covered the eight point spread. I actually expect Washington to win cover this game on the road against LA - but at the same time, note that the Sparks are 0-3 and look to avoid going 0-4. And, to the Sparks credit, they have had the toughest schedule thus far in the league to open the season facing the likes of Seattle, San Antonio and Phoenix onthe road. Simply brutal. Now, they face a very good Washington team at home who they could lose to as well. The Sparks defense has been suspect thus far this year giving up 78, 81 and 88 points most recenty to San Antonio. Washingotn has plenty of scoring prowess and I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this game went over 150 as I expect Washington to put up between 75 and 80 points and consquently LA to keep pace. Look for Washington to try to bounce-back off the Seattle loss on the road and be an active dog, and look for the Sparks to kick off their home opener in nice fashion as they look for a strong effort as they seek their first win. Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings between these two teams and the Over is 5-1 when the Mystics play on two days rest.
Gina
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, May 28th, 2010 10:05 p.m. est.
Washington Nationals (24-24) at San Diego Padres (28-19)
(L) John Lannan (1-2) vs. (L) Clayton Richard (4-2)
Washington Nationals are 4-9 in their past 13 games and have dropped 21 of the last 27 against the Padres in San Diego. Go with San Diego with Clayton Richard on the hill.
Washington’s lefthander John Lannan is 0-0 with a 3.94 ERA in his last three starts and is 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA in four career starts against San Diego. The Nationals have lost 23 of John Lannan last 32 road starts.
San Diego’s lefthander Clayton Richard is 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in his last three starts. The lefty won his only career start against Washington, allowing one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings in September 2009. The Padres have won nine of Richard’s last twelve starts at home.
San Diego Padres -155
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Friday, May 28th, 2010 8:30 p.m. est.
Orlando Magic (69-26) at Boston Celtics (61-37)
Look for Magic center Dwight Howard and his self assured crew to take this battle back to Orlando for a seventh game at Amway Arena. The Magic are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 4-1 both straight-up and against the spread in the last five against the Celtics in Beantown.
Orlando Magic +3½
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, May 28th, 2010 10:05 p.m. est.
Washington Nationals (24-24) at San Diego Padres (28-19)
(L) John Lannan (1-2) vs. (L) Clayton Richard (4-2)
Washington Nationals are 4-9 in their past 13 games and have dropped 21 of the last 27 against the Padres in San Diego. Go with San Diego with Clayton Richard on the hill.
Washington’s lefthander John Lannan is 0-0 with a 3.94 ERA in his last three starts and is 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA in four career starts against San Diego. The Nationals have lost 23 of John Lannan last 32 road starts.
San Diego’s lefthander Clayton Richard is 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in his last three starts. The lefty won his only career start against Washington, allowing one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings in September 2009. The Padres have won nine of Richard’s last twelve starts at home.
San Diego Padres -155
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Friday, May 28th, 2010 8:30 p.m. est.
Orlando Magic (69-26) at Boston Celtics (61-37)
Look for Magic center Dwight Howard and his self assured crew to take this battle back to Orlando for a seventh game at Amway Arena. The Magic are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and 4-1 both straight-up and against the spread in the last five against the Celtics in Beantown.
Orlando Magic +3½
SCOTT RICKENBACH
Players MLB *8* Friday OVER in Minnesota on 28 May
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 8* (Regular Play) OVER the total in Minnesota vs Texas @ 8:10 PM ET – Slowey vs Lewis – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Minnesota as an *8* Regular Play selection.
Players MLB *8* Friday OVER in Minnesota on 28 May
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 8* (Regular Play) OVER the total in Minnesota vs Texas @ 8:10 PM ET – Slowey vs Lewis – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Minnesota as an *8* Regular Play selection.
NELLY
FRIDAY MLB TOTAL DOMINATION - May 28 (Under LAD/COL)
Nelly's 1* Pick 'UNDER 9.5' #961/962 Los Angeles Dodgers (Monasterios) at Colorado Rockies (Francis) 8:10 PM CT
Coor's Field still owns a high-scoring reputation but just 9.3 runs per game have been scored in Colorado this season. Only 45 home runs have been hit at Coor's Field this season and the 'under' is 12-9 this year in Rockies home games. The Rockies have been a cold offensive team of late, hitting just .246 in the last ten games even though the team enters this game on a five-game winning streak. The 'under' is 9-2-1 in the last twelve games between these division rivals and this series opener should feature quality pitching. Jeff Francis has returned from injury with a vengeance as he has made two brilliant starts, allowing just one run in over 13 innings of work. Both games easily played 'under' and none of the last seven starts for Francis has played 'over'. Colorado has also featured one of the top bullpens in the National League with a 3.33 ERA. The Dodger lineup is weakened with Andre Ethier and Manny Ramirez likely out of the lineup tonight and the Dodgers have scored four or fewer runs in five of the last seven games. Carlos Monasterios has made just one big league start in his career but in nearly 24 innings or work this season mainly as a reliever he has great numbers. Monasterios has a 1.90 ERA and though he will not be counted on for a deep start, he has proven capable of steady multiple inning efforts this season, never allowing more than a single run in any appearance including his lone start. The Dodgers are not a strong hitting team against left-handed pitching, batting just .244 for the year and with the Rockies failing to live up to expectations on offense so far this season another low scoring game should be in order. Look for the 'under' to be in position to win tonight with this inflated total.
FRIDAY MLB TOTAL DOMINATION - May 28 (Under LAD/COL)
Nelly's 1* Pick 'UNDER 9.5' #961/962 Los Angeles Dodgers (Monasterios) at Colorado Rockies (Francis) 8:10 PM CT
Coor's Field still owns a high-scoring reputation but just 9.3 runs per game have been scored in Colorado this season. Only 45 home runs have been hit at Coor's Field this season and the 'under' is 12-9 this year in Rockies home games. The Rockies have been a cold offensive team of late, hitting just .246 in the last ten games even though the team enters this game on a five-game winning streak. The 'under' is 9-2-1 in the last twelve games between these division rivals and this series opener should feature quality pitching. Jeff Francis has returned from injury with a vengeance as he has made two brilliant starts, allowing just one run in over 13 innings of work. Both games easily played 'under' and none of the last seven starts for Francis has played 'over'. Colorado has also featured one of the top bullpens in the National League with a 3.33 ERA. The Dodger lineup is weakened with Andre Ethier and Manny Ramirez likely out of the lineup tonight and the Dodgers have scored four or fewer runs in five of the last seven games. Carlos Monasterios has made just one big league start in his career but in nearly 24 innings or work this season mainly as a reliever he has great numbers. Monasterios has a 1.90 ERA and though he will not be counted on for a deep start, he has proven capable of steady multiple inning efforts this season, never allowing more than a single run in any appearance including his lone start. The Dodgers are not a strong hitting team against left-handed pitching, batting just .244 for the year and with the Rockies failing to live up to expectations on offense so far this season another low scoring game should be in order. Look for the 'under' to be in position to win tonight with this inflated total.
jeff benton friday
0-1 yesterday...A 40 DIME LOSER ON THE LAKERS... overall, 42-50-3 MINUS 165 dimes...he continues to be awful, continues to go deeper in negative $$$$.
Jeff Benton
Friday's Winner ...
20 DIME: Magic-Celtics UNDER the total
Magic-Celtics UNDER
Pressure time, baby! Both these teams are under immense pressure tonight in what really amounts to a Game 7 for both teams. It’s a Game 7 for Orlando because, obviously, it is in a win-or-go-home situation (just like the last two games). And it’s a Game 7 for the Celtics because the last thing they want is to go back to Orlando for a real Game 7, having choked away a 3-0 series lead.
As we all know, when the pressure increases in a playoff series, defense usually carries the day. That’s because shooters tend to get stiff, nervous and/or reluctant to let their shot go, while the players ratchet up their level of intensity on the defensive end of the court.
Plus, let’s be honest, this has been a very defensive series anyway with a lot of poor shooting. You take away Orlando’s 36-for-69 (52.2 percent) effort in Wednesday’s 113-92 win, and these teams have shot a combined 43 percent in this series (251-for-584). And if you take away Orlando’s 113-point outburst in Game 5, and the teams have produced the following point totals: Boston – 92, 92 (in OT), 94, 95, 92; Orlando – 96 (in OT), 71, 92 and 88.
These teams stayed under the total in the first three games of this series before Game 4 barely nudged over the total by a single point (and that was the game that went into overtime). And prior to the last two contests, the under had cashed in 10 of the previous 11 Magic-Celtics meetings (including five straight in Boston), and this goes back to last year’s Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series when the final four contests stayed low.
More trends for you: The Magic are on “under” runs of 10-3 against winning teams, 9-4 as an underdog (all on the road), 7-1 as a short road underdog (less than five points), 37-14-1 when coming off a day of rest, 16-5 on Friday and 4-1-1 following a double-digit win. Meanwhile, the under is 10-4 in Boston’s last 14 Conference Finals games and 10-3 in its last 13 versus winning teams.
Finally, these teams have now faced off nine times this season. In the first eight, the average combined point total was 177.4. And of those eight games, only one – a 96-94 contest in Orlando back on Jan. 28 – would have gotten over tonight’s total of 189 (and just barely).
Bottom line: As soon as Game 5 exploded with 205 combined points, I knew we’d see an inflated over/under number in Game 6. That’s exactly what has happened. I’m telling you, Game 5 was a fluke, guys (and so was Game 4, which went into overtime and still managed just 188 combined points). And I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see this contest played in the 80s on both sides.
Take it UNDER the total.
0-1 yesterday...A 40 DIME LOSER ON THE LAKERS... overall, 42-50-3 MINUS 165 dimes...he continues to be awful, continues to go deeper in negative $$$$.
Jeff Benton
Friday's Winner ...
20 DIME: Magic-Celtics UNDER the total
Magic-Celtics UNDER
Pressure time, baby! Both these teams are under immense pressure tonight in what really amounts to a Game 7 for both teams. It’s a Game 7 for Orlando because, obviously, it is in a win-or-go-home situation (just like the last two games). And it’s a Game 7 for the Celtics because the last thing they want is to go back to Orlando for a real Game 7, having choked away a 3-0 series lead.
As we all know, when the pressure increases in a playoff series, defense usually carries the day. That’s because shooters tend to get stiff, nervous and/or reluctant to let their shot go, while the players ratchet up their level of intensity on the defensive end of the court.
Plus, let’s be honest, this has been a very defensive series anyway with a lot of poor shooting. You take away Orlando’s 36-for-69 (52.2 percent) effort in Wednesday’s 113-92 win, and these teams have shot a combined 43 percent in this series (251-for-584). And if you take away Orlando’s 113-point outburst in Game 5, and the teams have produced the following point totals: Boston – 92, 92 (in OT), 94, 95, 92; Orlando – 96 (in OT), 71, 92 and 88.
These teams stayed under the total in the first three games of this series before Game 4 barely nudged over the total by a single point (and that was the game that went into overtime). And prior to the last two contests, the under had cashed in 10 of the previous 11 Magic-Celtics meetings (including five straight in Boston), and this goes back to last year’s Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series when the final four contests stayed low.
More trends for you: The Magic are on “under” runs of 10-3 against winning teams, 9-4 as an underdog (all on the road), 7-1 as a short road underdog (less than five points), 37-14-1 when coming off a day of rest, 16-5 on Friday and 4-1-1 following a double-digit win. Meanwhile, the under is 10-4 in Boston’s last 14 Conference Finals games and 10-3 in its last 13 versus winning teams.
Finally, these teams have now faced off nine times this season. In the first eight, the average combined point total was 177.4. And of those eight games, only one – a 96-94 contest in Orlando back on Jan. 28 – would have gotten over tonight’s total of 189 (and just barely).
Bottom line: As soon as Game 5 exploded with 205 combined points, I knew we’d see an inflated over/under number in Game 6. That’s exactly what has happened. I’m telling you, Game 5 was a fluke, guys (and so was Game 4, which went into overtime and still managed just 188 combined points). And I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see this contest played in the 80s on both sides.
Take it UNDER the total.
ANDY ISKOE
Magic at Celtics
Pick: Under 189
Boston is in position to wrap up their series tonight after Orlando has won two straight to pull within 3-2. Game 5 produced the first truly high scoring contest in the series after the first 3 games stayed UNDER the Total and game 4 went OVER only because it went to overtime -- and then went over by just a half point! Prior to Orlando scoring 113 points in their 21 point win in game 5 neither team had scored more than 96 points in any of the 8 previous meetings. Boston's strength has been their defense and as this game reaches its latter stages look for both teams to play deliberately and for this game to stay UNDER the Total, following the pattern of the earlier games of the series.
Magic at Celtics
Pick: Under 189
Boston is in position to wrap up their series tonight after Orlando has won two straight to pull within 3-2. Game 5 produced the first truly high scoring contest in the series after the first 3 games stayed UNDER the Total and game 4 went OVER only because it went to overtime -- and then went over by just a half point! Prior to Orlando scoring 113 points in their 21 point win in game 5 neither team had scored more than 96 points in any of the 8 previous meetings. Boston's strength has been their defense and as this game reaches its latter stages look for both teams to play deliberately and for this game to stay UNDER the Total, following the pattern of the earlier games of the series.
Vegas Sports Informer's
WNBA PLAYS
5 Unit Play. #654 Take Phoenix -4 ½ over Atlanta (Friday 5/28 10:05 PM)
(Game of the Week) The Dream come into Phoenix being the only team in the league undefeated but tonight the Dream will get their first loss of the year. Atlanta is 1-3 all-time against Phoenix, losing its two visits to the Mercury by an average of 22 points. Phoenix wins big tonight and the Mercury win by double-digits. Phoenix is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games when playing on a 2 days rest.
Good Luck to All Vegas Informer
WNBA PLAYS
5 Unit Play. #654 Take Phoenix -4 ½ over Atlanta (Friday 5/28 10:05 PM)
(Game of the Week) The Dream come into Phoenix being the only team in the league undefeated but tonight the Dream will get their first loss of the year. Atlanta is 1-3 all-time against Phoenix, losing its two visits to the Mercury by an average of 22 points. Phoenix wins big tonight and the Mercury win by double-digits. Phoenix is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games when playing on a 2 days rest.
Good Luck to All Vegas Informer
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NBA: (8:30PM) Celtics - Magic // PLAY OF THE DAY: ORL +3.5 SPREAD
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MLB: (7PM) Phillies - Marlins // MONEY LINE: PHILLY
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