NBA
Write-Up
Friday, May 6
Over is 6-2 so far in second round, after unders dominated in first round; favorites are 4-4 in this round, but 2-4 outside the Miami series.
Atlanta scored 30 less points in Game 2 than Game 1, shooting 33.8% after making 51.3% in opener. Chicago were +19 on boards in Game 2- they were -1 in opener. Horford was 3-12 from floor with no foul shots taken for Atlanta- they need more from him. Atlanta won its three home games in first round by 4-3-3 points, holding Magic to just 83.3 ppg. Bulls split pair of low-scoring road games in their last series, at Indiana.
Bryant has taken 49 shots in first two series games, but only two were from less than 11 feet, as Dallas has kept him away from goal and made him a jump shooter. Main question now becomes; can Dallas put away wounded Lakers, who are 7-39 from arc in series? Do Mavs believe they can win series? LA was minus-18 in 26:04 with Odom on court in Game 2. Barea had 12 points in 17:02 off bench in Game 2, providing Dallas with a much-needed spark.
Write-Up
Friday, May 6
Over is 6-2 so far in second round, after unders dominated in first round; favorites are 4-4 in this round, but 2-4 outside the Miami series.
Atlanta scored 30 less points in Game 2 than Game 1, shooting 33.8% after making 51.3% in opener. Chicago were +19 on boards in Game 2- they were -1 in opener. Horford was 3-12 from floor with no foul shots taken for Atlanta- they need more from him. Atlanta won its three home games in first round by 4-3-3 points, holding Magic to just 83.3 ppg. Bulls split pair of low-scoring road games in their last series, at Indiana.
Bryant has taken 49 shots in first two series games, but only two were from less than 11 feet, as Dallas has kept him away from goal and made him a jump shooter. Main question now becomes; can Dallas put away wounded Lakers, who are 7-39 from arc in series? Do Mavs believe they can win series? LA was minus-18 in 26:04 with Odom on court in Game 2. Barea had 12 points in 17:02 off bench in Game 2, providing Dallas with a much-needed spark.
Benjamin lee Eckstein
"Mr Chalk" 2011 MLB Regular Season
Ben lee lost on Wednesday with the White Sox -$160/Twins and had Np on Thursday.
For Friday "Mr Chalk" like's the "Chalkest" game on the board (again) the Mariners -$170/White Sox.
"Mr Chalk" is 18-16 -$966 for the 2011 MLB regular season.
"Mr Chalk" 2011 MLB Regular Season
Ben lee lost on Wednesday with the White Sox -$160/Twins and had Np on Thursday.
For Friday "Mr Chalk" like's the "Chalkest" game on the board (again) the Mariners -$170/White Sox.
"Mr Chalk" is 18-16 -$966 for the 2011 MLB regular season.
ATS WINNERS
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks- Los Angeles +2.5 (6 Units)
A lot of signs point to Dallas to continue their great play, that we backed in the first 2 games of this series. Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games. Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite. Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.Mavericks are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. We are going against these statistics believing that the oddsmakers have adjusted the line to compensate for them. Los Angeles now goes to Dallas with extreme motivation in a must win game. The Lakers will come out with the us against the world mantality. Look for Kobe Bryant to bring his best game and carry the Lakers to their first victory of the series.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks-Over 186 (2 Units)
The last 5 meetings in Dallas have topped the 186 mark with totals of 205, 195, 197, 209 & 187. Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-1-1 in Lakers last 6 Conference Semifinals games. Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 Conference Semifinals games. Over is 8-2 in Mavericks last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a S.U. win. Over is 4-1-1 in Mavericks last 6 playoff games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks - Chicago Bulls -2.5 (3 Units)
Although Atlanta played well in their series against Orlando, Chicago will show their great defense Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks- Los Angeles +2.5 (6 Units)
A lot of signs point to Dallas to continue their great play, that we backed in the first 2 games of this series. Mavericks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games. Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite. Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.Mavericks are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Mavericks are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. We are going against these statistics believing that the oddsmakers have adjusted the line to compensate for them. Los Angeles now goes to Dallas with extreme motivation in a must win game. The Lakers will come out with the us against the world mantality. Look for Kobe Bryant to bring his best game and carry the Lakers to their first victory of the series.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks-Over 186 (2 Units)
The last 5 meetings in Dallas have topped the 186 mark with totals of 205, 195, 197, 209 & 187. Over is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-1-1 in Lakers last 6 Conference Semifinals games. Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 Conference Semifinals games. Over is 8-2 in Mavericks last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games following a S.U. win. Over is 4-1-1 in Mavericks last 6 playoff games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks - Chicago Bulls -2.5 (3 Units)
Although Atlanta played well in their series against Orlando, Chicago will show their great defense Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
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MLB Baseball Friday
Play Seattle (-175) over Chicago White Sox (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 10:10 PM EST
Seattle has won 7 of the last 9 games and they have also won 9 of the last 10 home games as a favorite of -175 to -200. Seattle pitcher, Felix Hernandez has won 7 of the last 8 home games as a favorite of -175 to -200 and he is 2-0 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 1.74.
Play Florida (-155) over Washington (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 7:10 PM EST
Florida has won 8 of the last 10 games coming off a loss and pitcher, Ricky Nolasco has won 5 consecutive games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs.
Play Philadelphia (-145) over Atlanta (Bonus)
MLB Baseball Friday
Play Seattle (-175) over Chicago White Sox (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 10:10 PM EST
Seattle has won 7 of the last 9 games and they have also won 9 of the last 10 home games as a favorite of -175 to -200. Seattle pitcher, Felix Hernandez has won 7 of the last 8 home games as a favorite of -175 to -200 and he is 2-0 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 1.74.
Play Florida (-155) over Washington (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 7:10 PM EST
Florida has won 8 of the last 10 games coming off a loss and pitcher, Ricky Nolasco has won 5 consecutive games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs.
Play Philadelphia (-145) over Atlanta (Bonus)
WUNDERDOG (MLB)
Yesterday 5 - 1
1 OF 5
Game: Minnesota at Boston (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Boston -145 (moneyline)
The Angels were certainly due against Boston. They lost 15 of 16, and finally walked away with the last two here, closing the series with an 11-0 whitewash of the Sox. This certainly doesn't look like the typical Twins team, as they currently have the dubious distinction of sharing the worst record in baseball with the White Sox. The Twins, even when they have had more respectable teams, have always struggled against the tough AL East where they are 38-75 in their last 113, including a not-so-pleasant track record in Boston where they have proceeded to drop their last seven. The Sox sport a 41-15 mark in Wakefield's last 56 home starts vs. teams with a losing record.
Boston gets the call
Yesterday 5 - 1
1 OF 5
Game: Minnesota at Boston (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Boston -145 (moneyline)
The Angels were certainly due against Boston. They lost 15 of 16, and finally walked away with the last two here, closing the series with an 11-0 whitewash of the Sox. This certainly doesn't look like the typical Twins team, as they currently have the dubious distinction of sharing the worst record in baseball with the White Sox. The Twins, even when they have had more respectable teams, have always struggled against the tough AL East where they are 38-75 in their last 113, including a not-so-pleasant track record in Boston where they have proceeded to drop their last seven. The Sox sport a 41-15 mark in Wakefield's last 56 home starts vs. teams with a losing record.
Boston gets the call
ATS WINNERS
MLB
Washington Nationals vs. Florida Marlins -Our Play: Over 7.5 (4 units)
Over is 11-3 in Washington\'s last 14 road games. Over is 9-1-1 in Florida\'s last 11 overall. Florida\'s offense is having great \"at bats\" and getting on the bases a lot. Washington\'s Zimmermann has struggled a bit as of late sporting a 6.23 ERA his last 3 games. We believe this total should be around 9, therefore we are taking the Over and look to cash a ticket!
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants -Our Play: Over 6.5 (4 units)
We can thank lackluster offenses as of late for a low total on this game. However, at a closer glance these teams are setup for offensive success in this matchup. You have Ubaldo Jimenez for the Rockies whom has a 7.20 ERA and Matt Cain for the Giants who has a 5.40 ERA his last 3 starts. These offenses should be able to put a few good innings together to get over this total. Lets cash another ticket!
Oakland A\'s vs. Kansas City Royals - Our Play: Oakland A\'s ML -120 (4 units)
Oakland is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. This seems like a potential trap game with the public hammering the Royals with their recent home success. O\'Sullivan is not a MLB pitcher but benefits from being involved in a very poor pitching rotation. We will fade the public and look for Royals to drop the first game in the series tonight.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles - Our Play: Under 8 (5 units)
James Shields takes the mound for Tampa Bay sporting a 0.69 ERA and Zachary Britton takes the mound for Baltimore with a 2.63 ERA. Baltimore is struggling to find any offense and Tampa Bay has not been an offensive powerhouse this year by any stretch of the imagination. We look for a fast paced boring game with about 5 total runs scored. Let\'s cash this ticket!
Cleveland Indians vs. LA Angels - Our Play: Cleveland ML -115 (4 units)
Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 Fri. games. Indians are 21-7 in their last 28 overall. Angels just got done with a long flight home after a 7 game road trip. They probably arrived back home around 4am, so they are probably going to be a bit tired. Let\'s take the Indians to get the job done and Masterson to keep his perfect winning record and low ERA of 2.25.
MLB
Washington Nationals vs. Florida Marlins -Our Play: Over 7.5 (4 units)
Over is 11-3 in Washington\'s last 14 road games. Over is 9-1-1 in Florida\'s last 11 overall. Florida\'s offense is having great \"at bats\" and getting on the bases a lot. Washington\'s Zimmermann has struggled a bit as of late sporting a 6.23 ERA his last 3 games. We believe this total should be around 9, therefore we are taking the Over and look to cash a ticket!
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants -Our Play: Over 6.5 (4 units)
We can thank lackluster offenses as of late for a low total on this game. However, at a closer glance these teams are setup for offensive success in this matchup. You have Ubaldo Jimenez for the Rockies whom has a 7.20 ERA and Matt Cain for the Giants who has a 5.40 ERA his last 3 starts. These offenses should be able to put a few good innings together to get over this total. Lets cash another ticket!
Oakland A\'s vs. Kansas City Royals - Our Play: Oakland A\'s ML -120 (4 units)
Oakland is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. This seems like a potential trap game with the public hammering the Royals with their recent home success. O\'Sullivan is not a MLB pitcher but benefits from being involved in a very poor pitching rotation. We will fade the public and look for Royals to drop the first game in the series tonight.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles - Our Play: Under 8 (5 units)
James Shields takes the mound for Tampa Bay sporting a 0.69 ERA and Zachary Britton takes the mound for Baltimore with a 2.63 ERA. Baltimore is struggling to find any offense and Tampa Bay has not been an offensive powerhouse this year by any stretch of the imagination. We look for a fast paced boring game with about 5 total runs scored. Let\'s cash this ticket!
Cleveland Indians vs. LA Angels - Our Play: Cleveland ML -115 (4 units)
Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 Fri. games. Indians are 21-7 in their last 28 overall. Angels just got done with a long flight home after a 7 game road trip. They probably arrived back home around 4am, so they are probably going to be a bit tired. Let\'s take the Indians to get the job done and Masterson to keep his perfect winning record and low ERA of 2.25.
