JEFFREY JAMES (Play of the Day)
#522 Miami Heat -7.5 (8:30 edt) ESPN
The Heat will be very ready to end this series at home here to get some extra rest since they know the West Finals will be going at least 6 games and to make sure they don’t have to go back to Indiana for a game 7. LeBron and Company know the importance of closing it out tonight and after their near miss in game 5 look for a very focused effort here in game 6 to get a big time win and cover.
#522 Miami Heat -7.5 (8:30 edt) ESPN
The Heat will be very ready to end this series at home here to get some extra rest since they know the West Finals will be going at least 6 games and to make sure they don’t have to go back to Indiana for a game 7. LeBron and Company know the importance of closing it out tonight and after their near miss in game 5 look for a very focused effort here in game 6 to get a big time win and cover.
Friday's MLB Betting Cheat Sheet
Springer has underdog 'Stros on a roll
The Houston Astros have now reeled off six straight victories, obviously all as underdogs, thanks in large part to superstar in the making George Springer, who has seven HRs in the last seven games. They are just slight +104 dogs for their second game of their series against Baltimore.
Rays, Red Sox rematch
The Tampa Bay Rays (-126) and the Boston Red Sox meet for the second time in a week, this time at Fenway. The Rays swept away the Sox, culminating in a bench clearing brawl. But the roles have reversed a series later with the Sox sweeping away the Atlanta Braves in four games, while the Rays got swept by the Blue Jays.
Verlander an underdog for first time this season
Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander has struggled in his last three starts giving up 16 earned runs in 17.1 innings, resulting in him being listed as a slight +100 dog against the Seattle Mariners Friday night. It is the first time in 12 starts this season he has been listed as an underdog.
Pitching notes
* Two of the NL's top pitchers meet when Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants visit the Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals (-144). The under is 9-1-1 in Bumgarner's last 11 starts as a road underdog, while Wainwright is 4-0 in his last four starts vs. the Giants.
* Josh Beckett makes his first start for the Dodgers (-128) since pitching a no-hitter against he Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday. Beckett has now won three straight decisions and given up just five runs in his last 27 innings pitched, with the over going 10-3 in his last 13 starts as a favorite.
Hitting notes
* Despite the Toronto Blue Jays nine game winning Thursday against Kansas City, Edwin Encarnacion is still on fire, hitting a pair of 2-run homers, tying the AL record for homers in May with 16. The Jays who averaged 5.9 run per game in the last 10 are just 6-4 over/under in that stretch.
* Speaking of the Royals, they made a coaching change before their 8-6 extra innings win over Toronto, naming Dal Sveum their new hitting coach. The Royals who went 3-7 SU and 6-3-1 over/under in their last 10 games, are last in the majors with 21 homers and last in the AL in runs and slugging percentage.
Totals streak
New York Mets (1-6 over/under): The Mets have found that nice balance of good pitching and not hitting, usually reserved for the likes of the Padres, scoring just 3.28 runs per game over the past seven, but only giving up 2.14 runs per game to opponents over that same stretch. The total for Friday's game vs. the Phillies is at 7.5.
Injury notes
* Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but the team said there is no timetable for the former MVP's return from a strained left quad. The Reds are 5-8 SU (-$109) and 8-5 over/under in Votto's absence.
* San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain is expected to start Saturday against the Cardinals after missing his last start with a hamstring injury. The Giants are just 3-5 in Cain's eight starts this season, totaling -$212 on the money list.
Weather Watch
There is a chance of thunderstorms at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the Cardinals matchup with the San Francisco Giants. There is also a 45 percent chance of rain with a 5-6 mph wind blowing in towards home plate from right field.
Umpire Stat of the Day
The under is 5-0 in umpire Paul Nauert's last five games behind the plate for games the Pittsburgh Pirates are involved in. The Pirates visit the Dodgers Friday, with a game total currently at 7.
Springer has underdog 'Stros on a roll
The Houston Astros have now reeled off six straight victories, obviously all as underdogs, thanks in large part to superstar in the making George Springer, who has seven HRs in the last seven games. They are just slight +104 dogs for their second game of their series against Baltimore.
Rays, Red Sox rematch
The Tampa Bay Rays (-126) and the Boston Red Sox meet for the second time in a week, this time at Fenway. The Rays swept away the Sox, culminating in a bench clearing brawl. But the roles have reversed a series later with the Sox sweeping away the Atlanta Braves in four games, while the Rays got swept by the Blue Jays.
Verlander an underdog for first time this season
Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander has struggled in his last three starts giving up 16 earned runs in 17.1 innings, resulting in him being listed as a slight +100 dog against the Seattle Mariners Friday night. It is the first time in 12 starts this season he has been listed as an underdog.
Pitching notes
* Two of the NL's top pitchers meet when Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants visit the Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals (-144). The under is 9-1-1 in Bumgarner's last 11 starts as a road underdog, while Wainwright is 4-0 in his last four starts vs. the Giants.
* Josh Beckett makes his first start for the Dodgers (-128) since pitching a no-hitter against he Philadelphia Phillies last Sunday. Beckett has now won three straight decisions and given up just five runs in his last 27 innings pitched, with the over going 10-3 in his last 13 starts as a favorite.
Hitting notes
* Despite the Toronto Blue Jays nine game winning Thursday against Kansas City, Edwin Encarnacion is still on fire, hitting a pair of 2-run homers, tying the AL record for homers in May with 16. The Jays who averaged 5.9 run per game in the last 10 are just 6-4 over/under in that stretch.
* Speaking of the Royals, they made a coaching change before their 8-6 extra innings win over Toronto, naming Dal Sveum their new hitting coach. The Royals who went 3-7 SU and 6-3-1 over/under in their last 10 games, are last in the majors with 21 homers and last in the AL in runs and slugging percentage.
Totals streak
New York Mets (1-6 over/under): The Mets have found that nice balance of good pitching and not hitting, usually reserved for the likes of the Padres, scoring just 3.28 runs per game over the past seven, but only giving up 2.14 runs per game to opponents over that same stretch. The total for Friday's game vs. the Phillies is at 7.5.
Injury notes
* Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but the team said there is no timetable for the former MVP's return from a strained left quad. The Reds are 5-8 SU (-$109) and 8-5 over/under in Votto's absence.
* San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain is expected to start Saturday against the Cardinals after missing his last start with a hamstring injury. The Giants are just 3-5 in Cain's eight starts this season, totaling -$212 on the money list.
Weather Watch
There is a chance of thunderstorms at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the Cardinals matchup with the San Francisco Giants. There is also a 45 percent chance of rain with a 5-6 mph wind blowing in towards home plate from right field.
Umpire Stat of the Day
The under is 5-0 in umpire Paul Nauert's last five games behind the plate for games the Pittsburgh Pirates are involved in. The Pirates visit the Dodgers Friday, with a game total currently at 7.
Bob Balfe
Pacers/Heat Free Pick
Last night we cashed the ticket with the Thunder/Spurs Under the total. This game had no chance to win going into the 4th quarter. These games are almost a comedy on how the totals come down to a bucket made or missed on the final shot. It kind of makes you wonder. I respect the Pacers Defense enough tonight to take them getting the 8 points and remember this is the NBA so taking the team that needs to win to get to a game 7 is always a plus. What would be better to have the best player on the planet playing this Sunday in a closeout game 7? Take the Pacers.
Pacers/Heat Free Pick
Last night we cashed the ticket with the Thunder/Spurs Under the total. This game had no chance to win going into the 4th quarter. These games are almost a comedy on how the totals come down to a bucket made or missed on the final shot. It kind of makes you wonder. I respect the Pacers Defense enough tonight to take them getting the 8 points and remember this is the NBA so taking the team that needs to win to get to a game 7 is always a plus. What would be better to have the best player on the planet playing this Sunday in a closeout game 7? Take the Pacers.
Once again, the system picked up yet another easy winner with Houston a few days ago to keep our undefeated winning streak on the series so far this season alive! We've won each and every single official as well as unofficial series so far this MLB season Jack!
Today is a big day, because we have TWO official series happening at once. Let's get to it!
The system bets today on:
Boston {A} bet
Atlanta {A} bet
I can confirm with you that both of these betting series are official ones that pass all the filter of the system!
Remember to bet on the +1.5 run line if your team is an underdog, and the money line if your team is the favorite.
Good luck,
Tony the Sports Betting Champ
Today is a big day, because we have TWO official series happening at once. Let's get to it!
The system bets today on:
Boston {A} bet
Atlanta {A} bet
I can confirm with you that both of these betting series are official ones that pass all the filter of the system!
Remember to bet on the +1.5 run line if your team is an underdog, and the money line if your team is the favorite.
Good luck,
Tony the Sports Betting Champ
GC: MLB Totals Play
Friday card has 5* MLB Blowout system winning by over 3 runs per game 2 Dogs from a high end dog system, the NHL Historical systems side, In the NBA we cashed again tonight its the Game 6 System side. MLB totals Play below.
On Friday the MLB Totals Play is on the Over in the San Diego at Chicago White sox game. Rotation numbers 829/830 at 8:10 eastern This game fits a solid totals system that is a perfect 9-0 and averages over 11 runs per game for any home team, like the Whitesox that are off as home win and scored 4 or less runs, vs an opponent off a road dog loss by 2 or more runs that scored 5 or more in the loss and no more than 1 error. The Padres have flown over the total in 11 of 14 games on the road in this range while the Whitesox are a perfect 8-0 to the over on Friday nights. Both Starting pitchers Danks for Chicago and Kennedy for San Diego have pedestrian like 4.82 Era numbers over the last 3 games. Look for this one to sail over the totals tonight. Jump on tonight and start the week big with a Powerful multi sport card that has Baskets, Bases and NHL Hockey. For the free pay take the over in the San Diego at Chicago Whitesox game. GC
Friday card has 5* MLB Blowout system winning by over 3 runs per game 2 Dogs from a high end dog system, the NHL Historical systems side, In the NBA we cashed again tonight its the Game 6 System side. MLB totals Play below.
On Friday the MLB Totals Play is on the Over in the San Diego at Chicago White sox game. Rotation numbers 829/830 at 8:10 eastern This game fits a solid totals system that is a perfect 9-0 and averages over 11 runs per game for any home team, like the Whitesox that are off as home win and scored 4 or less runs, vs an opponent off a road dog loss by 2 or more runs that scored 5 or more in the loss and no more than 1 error. The Padres have flown over the total in 11 of 14 games on the road in this range while the Whitesox are a perfect 8-0 to the over on Friday nights. Both Starting pitchers Danks for Chicago and Kennedy for San Diego have pedestrian like 4.82 Era numbers over the last 3 games. Look for this one to sail over the totals tonight. Jump on tonight and start the week big with a Powerful multi sport card that has Baskets, Bases and NHL Hockey. For the free pay take the over in the San Diego at Chicago Whitesox game. GC
Ecks and Bacon
Ben lee won in the NHL Playoffs on Thursday with the Rangers -$170/Canadians.
Ben lee won his lean in the NBA Playoffs on Thursday with the Spurs -4.5/Thunder.
"Mr Chalk" had Np in MLB for Thursday.
For Friday in NBA Playoffs E&B like the Heat -7/Pacers.
For Friday in the NHL Playoffs E&B like the KIngs -$130/Blackhawks.
For Friday in MLB in Interleague action "Mr Chalk" likes the Nationals -$165/Rangers.
Ben lee is 52 +$92 for week thirty one 133-155-5 -$2745.
"Mr Chalk" is 23-24 -$667 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.
Ben lee won in the NHL Playoffs on Thursday with the Rangers -$170/Canadians.
Ben lee won his lean in the NBA Playoffs on Thursday with the Spurs -4.5/Thunder.
"Mr Chalk" had Np in MLB for Thursday.
For Friday in NBA Playoffs E&B like the Heat -7/Pacers.
For Friday in the NHL Playoffs E&B like the KIngs -$130/Blackhawks.
For Friday in MLB in Interleague action "Mr Chalk" likes the Nationals -$165/Rangers.
Ben lee is 52 +$92 for week thirty one 133-155-5 -$2745.
"Mr Chalk" is 23-24 -$667 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.
Bob Balfe
Beckett/Liriano
The Pirates have not been hitting the ball well at all and on the road they are even worse. It is hard to get behind a team in this spot when they are on the other side of the country. Liriano is giving up too many hits this year while Beckett has been looking sharp. Take the Dodgers
