Bob Balfe
United States DRAW
Will either team score? USA looked awful against England and were lucky to get a cheap goal that resulted in a tie. Both teams have better defenses than offenses and should shut down each other in both halves. Look for a low scoring game, specifically a 0-0 draw.
Algeria/England over 2.5
Both goalkeepers gave up soft goals that cost their teams in the opening games. England played poor against the USA, but should respond today with a few goals against a much weaker defense in Algeria. Look for Algeria to take advantage of an English defense that is banged up and showing many signs of fatigue and injury. Let's cheer for goals today. Take the Over.
Philadelphia Phillies -126
The Phillies got a huge win the other night at Yankee Stadium and seemed to have found their bats again. Look for Philadelphia to get out to an early lead at home behind big Joe Blanton and to never look back. Take the Phillies.
United States DRAW
Will either team score? USA looked awful against England and were lucky to get a cheap goal that resulted in a tie. Both teams have better defenses than offenses and should shut down each other in both halves. Look for a low scoring game, specifically a 0-0 draw.
Algeria/England over 2.5
Both goalkeepers gave up soft goals that cost their teams in the opening games. England played poor against the USA, but should respond today with a few goals against a much weaker defense in Algeria. Look for Algeria to take advantage of an English defense that is banged up and showing many signs of fatigue and injury. Let's cheer for goals today. Take the Over.
Philadelphia Phillies -126
The Phillies got a huge win the other night at Yankee Stadium and seemed to have found their bats again. Look for Philadelphia to get out to an early lead at home behind big Joe Blanton and to never look back. Take the Phillies.
WUNDERDOG
Game: Baltimore at San Diego (10:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 7 -125
Baltimore is 7-27 on the road this season for a reason - they can't score.
This team is averaging just 3.1 runs per game on the road, and they fare slightly worse vs. LHP. The O's are 22-11 UNDER on the road and 14-8 UNDER vs. southpaws this season. They are also 30-14 UNDER in night games. San Diego is no scoring machine either, averaging only 4.3 per game at home. While getting off to a poor start, Brian Matusz has picked things up, posting a 2.65 ERA in his last three starts. Wade LeBlanc has been lights-out all season. He's allowed just 11 earned runs in seven home starts and his ERA is just 1.47 in his last three starts. The Pads are 18-4 UNDER as a home favorite of -150 or more the past three seasons.
This one has UNDER written all over it and that's where I'm going.
Game: Baltimore at San Diego (10:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 7 -125
Baltimore is 7-27 on the road this season for a reason - they can't score.
This team is averaging just 3.1 runs per game on the road, and they fare slightly worse vs. LHP. The O's are 22-11 UNDER on the road and 14-8 UNDER vs. southpaws this season. They are also 30-14 UNDER in night games. San Diego is no scoring machine either, averaging only 4.3 per game at home. While getting off to a poor start, Brian Matusz has picked things up, posting a 2.65 ERA in his last three starts. Wade LeBlanc has been lights-out all season. He's allowed just 11 earned runs in seven home starts and his ERA is just 1.47 in his last three starts. The Pads are 18-4 UNDER as a home favorite of -150 or more the past three seasons.
This one has UNDER written all over it and that's where I'm going.
Deano (Handicappers Paradise)
I am waiting for him to explode but he hasn't yet. Been VERY solid for me for years and this MLB season could very well be a losing season. Lots of time left but I just want him to explode here soon to make some LOOT
5* Braves ML
5* BlueJays ML
5* Detroit ML
2* Oak/Stl UNDER
2* WhiteSox RL
2* RedSox ML
I am waiting for him to explode but he hasn't yet. Been VERY solid for me for years and this MLB season could very well be a losing season. Lots of time left but I just want him to explode here soon to make some LOOT
5* Braves ML
5* BlueJays ML
5* Detroit ML
2* Oak/Stl UNDER
2* WhiteSox RL
2* RedSox ML
Michael Cannon
Friday's Plays...
20 Dime Winner on the DETROIT TIGERS -1 1/2 RUNS over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Dontrelle Willis and Armando Galarraga as the listed pitchers. The Tigers are listed at -105 on the run line as I go live this morning.
10 Dime Winner on the PITTSBURGH PIRATES over the Cleveland Indians with Paul Maholm as the listed pitcher. If Maholm does not start, this play is void.
Joel Tyson
Friday's Selections .... 20 Dime Run Line Punisher on the Braves to eascly romp the Royals, and a 10 Dime Dog Shockler on the Dodgers to upend the Red Sox.
Friday's Plays...
20 Dime Winner on the DETROIT TIGERS -1 1/2 RUNS over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Dontrelle Willis and Armando Galarraga as the listed pitchers. The Tigers are listed at -105 on the run line as I go live this morning.
10 Dime Winner on the PITTSBURGH PIRATES over the Cleveland Indians with Paul Maholm as the listed pitcher. If Maholm does not start, this play is void.
Joel Tyson
Friday's Selections .... 20 Dime Run Line Punisher on the Braves to eascly romp the Royals, and a 10 Dime Dog Shockler on the Dodgers to upend the Red Sox.
Friday MLB Angle Play- GC
On Friday the free MLB Play is on the San Francisco Giants. Game 915 at 7:05 eastern. The Giants have some solid edges here tonight. They have cashed 6 of 8 this season when playing with a day off and have won 7 of 10 On Fridays. Tonight they take on Toronto team that is terrible vs left handed pitching. They are 1-5 at home vs leftys and are averaging 2.7 runs per game on .198 hitting so far this season.In the pitching matchup the Giants have B. Zito who looks to have regained his form from years past. Zito has a solid 3.10 era and the Giants have cashed 9 of his 13 team starts. In his career vs Toronto he is 8-2. Tonight he opposes bright young righty B.Morrow who can bring it with a fastball that approaches triple digits. Morrow has problems at times with location and will not reach his peak until he resolves his control issues. He has a 5.41 era this season. Look for the Giants to get game 1 tonight. For the Bonus Play tonight we have a nice dog with the San Francisco Giants. GC
On Friday the free MLB Play is on the San Francisco Giants. Game 915 at 7:05 eastern. The Giants have some solid edges here tonight. They have cashed 6 of 8 this season when playing with a day off and have won 7 of 10 On Fridays. Tonight they take on Toronto team that is terrible vs left handed pitching. They are 1-5 at home vs leftys and are averaging 2.7 runs per game on .198 hitting so far this season.In the pitching matchup the Giants have B. Zito who looks to have regained his form from years past. Zito has a solid 3.10 era and the Giants have cashed 9 of his 13 team starts. In his career vs Toronto he is 8-2. Tonight he opposes bright young righty B.Morrow who can bring it with a fastball that approaches triple digits. Morrow has problems at times with location and will not reach his peak until he resolves his control issues. He has a 5.41 era this season. Look for the Giants to get game 1 tonight. For the Bonus Play tonight we have a nice dog with the San Francisco Giants. GC
Mr A
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, June 18, 2010 7:07 p.m. est.
San Francisco Giants (37-28) at Toronto Blue Jays (36-31)
(L) Barry Zito (7-2) vs. (R) Brandon Morrow (4-5)
San Francisco Giants +105
Friday, June 18, 2010 10:05 p.m. est.
Baltimore Orioles (18-48) at San Diego Padres (38-28)
(L) Brian Matusz (2-7) vs. (L) Wade LeBlanc (4-4)
San Diego Padres -160
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, June 18, 2010 7:07 p.m. est.
San Francisco Giants (37-28) at Toronto Blue Jays (36-31)
(L) Barry Zito (7-2) vs. (R) Brandon Morrow (4-5)
San Francisco Giants +105
Friday, June 18, 2010 10:05 p.m. est.
Baltimore Orioles (18-48) at San Diego Padres (38-28)
(L) Brian Matusz (2-7) vs. (L) Wade LeBlanc (4-4)
San Diego Padres -160
Gina
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, June 17, 2010 7:35 p.m. est.
Kansas City Royals (29-38) at Atlanta Braves (39-28)
(R) Brian Bannister (6-4) vs. (R) Derek Lowe (8-5)
The Braves have won 11 of their last 12 home games and are 12-3 in Lowe's last 15 starts as a home favorite. Meanwhile, the Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games as a road underdog and just 2-8 in Bannister's last 10 road starts.
The Braves are a tough team to beat at home. Go with Atlanta tonight at home with right-hander Derek Lowe on the hill. The Braves are 12-4 in Lowe's last 16 starts at Turner Field and 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games.
Kansas City's right-hander Brian Bannister (6-4, 5.40) is 2-1 with an 8.04 ERA in his last three starts, 1-3 with an 8.22. ERA in six road starts this season. Bannister will make his first career start against the Braves. The Royals are 5-1 in Bannister’s last 6 starts.
Atlanta's right-hander Derek Lowe (8-5, 4.81 ERA) is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in his last three starts. Lowe is 2-5 with a 4.90 ERA In 21 outings, including eight starts against the Royals. The Braves have won four of Lowe's last 5 starts.
Atlanta Braves -180
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Friday, June 17, 2010 7:35 p.m. est.
Kansas City Royals (29-38) at Atlanta Braves (39-28)
(R) Brian Bannister (6-4) vs. (R) Derek Lowe (8-5)
The Braves have won 11 of their last 12 home games and are 12-3 in Lowe's last 15 starts as a home favorite. Meanwhile, the Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games as a road underdog and just 2-8 in Bannister's last 10 road starts.
The Braves are a tough team to beat at home. Go with Atlanta tonight at home with right-hander Derek Lowe on the hill. The Braves are 12-4 in Lowe's last 16 starts at Turner Field and 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games.
Kansas City's right-hander Brian Bannister (6-4, 5.40) is 2-1 with an 8.04 ERA in his last three starts, 1-3 with an 8.22. ERA in six road starts this season. Bannister will make his first career start against the Braves. The Royals are 5-1 in Bannister’s last 6 starts.
Atlanta's right-hander Derek Lowe (8-5, 4.81 ERA) is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in his last three starts. Lowe is 2-5 with a 4.90 ERA In 21 outings, including eight starts against the Royals. The Braves have won four of Lowe's last 5 starts.
Atlanta Braves -180
SR Computer Picks
MLB - Major League Baseball
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Time Game Best Bets *** Selection
7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins
(R) Matt Garza (7-4) vs. (L) Nate Robertson (4-5)
Tampa Bay Rays -160
7:35 p.m. Kansas City Royals at Atlanta Braves
(R) Brian Bannister (6-4) vs. (R) Derek Lowe (8-5)
Atlanta Braves -180
8:05 p.m. Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
(R) Scott Feldman (4-6) vs. (L) Wandy Rodriguez (3-9)
Texas Rangers -135
MLB - Major League Baseball
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Time Game Best Bets *** Selection
7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins
(R) Matt Garza (7-4) vs. (L) Nate Robertson (4-5)
Tampa Bay Rays -160
7:35 p.m. Kansas City Royals at Atlanta Braves
(R) Brian Bannister (6-4) vs. (R) Derek Lowe (8-5)
Atlanta Braves -180
8:05 p.m. Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
(R) Scott Feldman (4-6) vs. (L) Wandy Rodriguez (3-9)
Texas Rangers -135
JR ODonnell | MLB Total Fri, 06/18/10 - 7:35 PM
double-dime bet 921 KAN / 922 ATL Over 9 Bookmaker.com
Analysis:
Over it goes as the Braves/Royals get our call as a 2* J Hawk Winner as the RED HOT and first place Bravos have a 21-7 home record, and have won 11 /12 with a smoking .297 BA, The Braves and Derek Lowe will get banged around by a league leading .280 KC Royals team who has owned righties. The Royals have been hot lately , smashi~ng the ball at a .305 BA also the last 10 days. We will call for the Bravos to get to the Royal's Brian Bannister who is 6-4 over all and a 5.40 ERA who was absolutely toasted by the Reds last game.
JR'S O'S 2* " J HAWK" GOES THE OVER 9 ROYALS/BRAVOS
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double-dime bet 921 KAN / 922 ATL Over 9 Bookmaker.com
Analysis:
Over it goes as the Braves/Royals get our call as a 2* J Hawk Winner as the RED HOT and first place Bravos have a 21-7 home record, and have won 11 /12 with a smoking .297 BA, The Braves and Derek Lowe will get banged around by a league leading .280 KC Royals team who has owned righties. The Royals have been hot lately , smashi~ng the ball at a .305 BA also the last 10 days. We will call for the Bravos to get to the Royal's Brian Bannister who is 6-4 over all and a 5.40 ERA who was absolutely toasted by the Reds last game.
JR'S O'S 2* " J HAWK" GOES THE OVER 9 ROYALS/BRAVOS
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