BOB BALFE
Brazil +120
Brazil and Portugal both are going to advance to the next round, but the winner will have a better spot in the round of 16 so this game still has a lot of significance. Brazil is a much deeper team, and I am not buying Portugals 7-0 rout of North Korea as them being 100% back on track. Take Brazil.
North Korea +1.5
North Korea had a horrible second half against Portugal, but really are not that bad of a team. With both teams having nothing to play for its hard to predict this game, but I do think North Korea will hang in there and cover this spread (and we only have to risk -130). Take North Korea +1.5.
Chile +550
This is going to be a great game where both teams could win the group or not advance at all. Chile has played great in the tournament. Again, it is not smart to go against any of the South American teams as they have been playing so well. This line holds great value. Chile has yet to allow a goal so I like their chances. Take Chile +550.
Switzerland -1
The Swiss are very much alive and, with a blowout win, they will advance to the next round. You have to figure the goal difference in the Spain/Chile game will not be much, so if the Swiss can go out and beat Honduras by a big margin, they will advance. Look for the Swiss to be the superior team today. Take Switzerland -1.
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5
The Phillies are the away team, but are really at home with the G20 Summit forcing this game to be played in Philly. Roy Halladay has lost 3 straight and is looking to get back on track against a pitcher he is much better than as well as against his former team. The Phillies will get the 9th inning at bat, if needed to score more runs, which is big when playing runlines. Take Philadelphia -1.5.
Brazil +120
Brazil and Portugal both are going to advance to the next round, but the winner will have a better spot in the round of 16 so this game still has a lot of significance. Brazil is a much deeper team, and I am not buying Portugals 7-0 rout of North Korea as them being 100% back on track. Take Brazil.
North Korea +1.5
North Korea had a horrible second half against Portugal, but really are not that bad of a team. With both teams having nothing to play for its hard to predict this game, but I do think North Korea will hang in there and cover this spread (and we only have to risk -130). Take North Korea +1.5.
Chile +550
This is going to be a great game where both teams could win the group or not advance at all. Chile has played great in the tournament. Again, it is not smart to go against any of the South American teams as they have been playing so well. This line holds great value. Chile has yet to allow a goal so I like their chances. Take Chile +550.
Switzerland -1
The Swiss are very much alive and, with a blowout win, they will advance to the next round. You have to figure the goal difference in the Spain/Chile game will not be much, so if the Swiss can go out and beat Honduras by a big margin, they will advance. Look for the Swiss to be the superior team today. Take Switzerland -1.
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5
The Phillies are the away team, but are really at home with the G20 Summit forcing this game to be played in Philly. Roy Halladay has lost 3 straight and is looking to get back on track against a pitcher he is much better than as well as against his former team. The Phillies will get the 9th inning at bat, if needed to score more runs, which is big when playing runlines. Take Philadelphia -1.5.
SPORTS WAGERS
Chile +6.50/+1 +1.04 over Spain
It's shocking to see Chile not get more respect in this match. Spain hasn't found their EURO CUP 2008 form as of yet and now that's all supposed to change against Chile? Chile has been underestimated all tournament long and there is no game that they want more than this one. A win or draw here against the Spaniards would claim them victory in Group H and give them an opportunity to avoid Brazil, assuming Brazil doesn't lose to Portugal. The Chileans have been one of the most exciting and electrifying teams in the tournament. Alexis Sanchez is proving that he belongs on the pitch with the best in the world and he could certainly break through in this match to score his first World Cup goal. Chile's coach Marcelo Bielsa will have to find a way to overcome the loss of the injured Carlos Carmona and the suspended Matias Fernandez. However, he has promised that Chile will maintain an attacking formation and this is a squad that is capable of opening up any defense for scoring opportunities. Spain has had a very difficult time putting away their scoring chances in this World Cup. They looked better in their last match vs. Honduras, but they still missed a number of key opportunities including a missed penalty kick by David Villa. Overall, the South American teams have been leaps and bounds better than the European teams so far in this installment of the World Cup. This betting line for this match certainly appears to underestimate Chile and overestimate Spain. It's quite possible that Spain comes out and plays its best game of the tournament, but there is just too much value on the Chilean side in this match. They will be playing their hearts out for a draw, but they are very capable of cutting open the Spanish defense and putting one past the Spaniards. It's always good to have multiple ways to cash in a wager and taking a goal with Chile gives you just that. It also makes sense to swing for the fences and make a small play on Chile to win outright at over 6-1. Many feel that Spain will come out and find a way to win this match, but those are the same people who backed Italy and to a lesser extent France in their losing must-win efforts. Tons of value on a Chilean side that will not lay down for Spain today. Play: Chile +6.50 (Risking 0.5 units). Play: Chile +1 +1.04 (Risking 1.5 units).
Honduras +1 -108 over Switzerland
If not for sloppy Spanish defending the Swiss wouldn't even have a goal at this World Cup. It's hard to believe that anyone would lay a goal on a team that is so defensive minded. The stakes are certainly higher today, but it's still asking a lot of a defensive minded team to score at least one goal, yet alone two. Switzerland had only three shots on target this entire World Cup and it's not like they have been just missing the net, as they also sport just eight shots off target. It might be hard to make a case for Honduras to win this match, but they don't have to win. They are certainly capable of keeping the Swiss off the score sheet or at least holding them to a lone goal, both of which would be good enough to cash or push a play on them at +1. Honduras' defense has proved they can hang with offenses stronger than the Swiss, holding Chile to one goal and Spain to two. There is a very good chance that Switzerland will be anxious to qualify for the next round and attempt to play out of their defensive element today. If that were to happen, Honduras might be able to launch a counter-attack and find themselves scoring their first goal at this World Cup. The books may have set this line because they know that many will side with the more recognizable country in Switzerland or because the public loves to bet on a team that MUST WIN. However, the Italians were in a MUST WIN yesterday and how did they fare? The wagering line is giving the Swiss way too much credit in this one and the value rests solely on the side of Honduras. Play: Honduras +1 –1.08 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Chile +6.50/+1 +1.04 over Spain
It's shocking to see Chile not get more respect in this match. Spain hasn't found their EURO CUP 2008 form as of yet and now that's all supposed to change against Chile? Chile has been underestimated all tournament long and there is no game that they want more than this one. A win or draw here against the Spaniards would claim them victory in Group H and give them an opportunity to avoid Brazil, assuming Brazil doesn't lose to Portugal. The Chileans have been one of the most exciting and electrifying teams in the tournament. Alexis Sanchez is proving that he belongs on the pitch with the best in the world and he could certainly break through in this match to score his first World Cup goal. Chile's coach Marcelo Bielsa will have to find a way to overcome the loss of the injured Carlos Carmona and the suspended Matias Fernandez. However, he has promised that Chile will maintain an attacking formation and this is a squad that is capable of opening up any defense for scoring opportunities. Spain has had a very difficult time putting away their scoring chances in this World Cup. They looked better in their last match vs. Honduras, but they still missed a number of key opportunities including a missed penalty kick by David Villa. Overall, the South American teams have been leaps and bounds better than the European teams so far in this installment of the World Cup. This betting line for this match certainly appears to underestimate Chile and overestimate Spain. It's quite possible that Spain comes out and plays its best game of the tournament, but there is just too much value on the Chilean side in this match. They will be playing their hearts out for a draw, but they are very capable of cutting open the Spanish defense and putting one past the Spaniards. It's always good to have multiple ways to cash in a wager and taking a goal with Chile gives you just that. It also makes sense to swing for the fences and make a small play on Chile to win outright at over 6-1. Many feel that Spain will come out and find a way to win this match, but those are the same people who backed Italy and to a lesser extent France in their losing must-win efforts. Tons of value on a Chilean side that will not lay down for Spain today. Play: Chile +6.50 (Risking 0.5 units). Play: Chile +1 +1.04 (Risking 1.5 units).
Honduras +1 -108 over Switzerland
If not for sloppy Spanish defending the Swiss wouldn't even have a goal at this World Cup. It's hard to believe that anyone would lay a goal on a team that is so defensive minded. The stakes are certainly higher today, but it's still asking a lot of a defensive minded team to score at least one goal, yet alone two. Switzerland had only three shots on target this entire World Cup and it's not like they have been just missing the net, as they also sport just eight shots off target. It might be hard to make a case for Honduras to win this match, but they don't have to win. They are certainly capable of keeping the Swiss off the score sheet or at least holding them to a lone goal, both of which would be good enough to cash or push a play on them at +1. Honduras' defense has proved they can hang with offenses stronger than the Swiss, holding Chile to one goal and Spain to two. There is a very good chance that Switzerland will be anxious to qualify for the next round and attempt to play out of their defensive element today. If that were to happen, Honduras might be able to launch a counter-attack and find themselves scoring their first goal at this World Cup. The books may have set this line because they know that many will side with the more recognizable country in Switzerland or because the public loves to bet on a team that MUST WIN. However, the Italians were in a MUST WIN yesterday and how did they fare? The wagering line is giving the Swiss way too much credit in this one and the value rests solely on the side of Honduras. Play: Honduras +1 –1.08 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
DUNKEL MLB
Boston at San Francisco
The Giants look to build on their 7-1 record in Jonathan Sanchez' last 8 starts as a favorite from -110 to -150. San Francisco is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-125). Here are all of today's picks.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST
Game 951-952: San Diego at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Richard) 15.398; Florida (Volstad) 15.216
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Under
Game 953-954: Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.980; White Sox (Peavy) 15.279
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); Under
Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 15.371; Toronto (Litsch) 14.999
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-240); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Under
Game 957-958: Washington at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martin) 13.957; Baltimore (Arrieta) 14.801
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-105); Under
Game 959-960: Minnesota at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Slowey) 15.272; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.875
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-145); Over
Game 961-962: Cleveland at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Laffey) 14.464; Cincinnati (Harang) 14.074
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+160); Over
Game 963-964: Arizona at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Jackson) 14.481; Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.751
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-200); Over
Game 965-966: Detroit at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Oliver) 14.954; Atlanta (Medlen) 15.538
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); Over
Game 967-968: Houston at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Moehler) 15.080; Texas (Lewis) 16.839
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-320); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-320); Over
Game 969-970: St. Louis at Kansas City (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Suppan) 15.081; Kansas City (Greinke) 14.571
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+130); Under
Game 971-972: Seattle at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 16.449; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.992
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+140); Under
Game 973-974: Pittsburgh at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Lincoln) 13.924; Oakland (Sheets) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-180); Under
Game 975-976: Colorado at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 15.870; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.479
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under
Game 977-978: NY Yankees at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.739; LA Dodgers (Padilla) 16.093
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-190); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-190); Over
Game 979-980: Boston at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 15.195; San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.724
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-125); Over
Boston at San Francisco
The Giants look to build on their 7-1 record in Jonathan Sanchez' last 8 starts as a favorite from -110 to -150. San Francisco is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-125). Here are all of today's picks.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST
Game 951-952: San Diego at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Richard) 15.398; Florida (Volstad) 15.216
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Under
Game 953-954: Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 15.980; White Sox (Peavy) 15.279
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); Under
Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Halladay) 15.371; Toronto (Litsch) 14.999
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-240); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-240); Under
Game 957-958: Washington at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martin) 13.957; Baltimore (Arrieta) 14.801
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-105); Under
Game 959-960: Minnesota at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Slowey) 15.272; NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.875
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-145); Over
Game 961-962: Cleveland at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Laffey) 14.464; Cincinnati (Harang) 14.074
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+160); Over
Game 963-964: Arizona at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Jackson) 14.481; Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.751
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-200); Over
Game 965-966: Detroit at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Oliver) 14.954; Atlanta (Medlen) 15.538
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); Over
Game 967-968: Houston at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Moehler) 15.080; Texas (Lewis) 16.839
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-320); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-320); Over
Game 969-970: St. Louis at Kansas City (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Suppan) 15.081; Kansas City (Greinke) 14.571
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+130); Under
Game 971-972: Seattle at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 16.449; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.992
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+140); Under
Game 973-974: Pittsburgh at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Lincoln) 13.924; Oakland (Sheets) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-180); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-180); Under
Game 975-976: Colorado at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 15.870; LA Angels (Weaver) 15.479
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under
Game 977-978: NY Yankees at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.739; LA Dodgers (Padilla) 16.093
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-190); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-190); Over
Game 979-980: Boston at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Wakefield) 15.195; San Francisco (Sanchez) 15.724
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-125); Over
DUNKEL WNBA
Phoenix at Connecticut
The Sun look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 home games. Connecticut is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST
Game 601-602: Phoenix at Connecticut (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 109.519; Connecticut 117.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 8; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2); Over
Game 603-604: New York at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.947; Tulsa 104.100
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 9; 171
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 167
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2 1/2); Over
Game 605-606: Washington at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.689; Chicago 114.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 144
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 150
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4); Under
Game 607-608: Indiana at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.875; Seattle 118.071
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 2; 141
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 6; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+6); Under
Phoenix at Connecticut
The Sun look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 home games. Connecticut is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Sun favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST
Game 601-602: Phoenix at Connecticut (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 109.519; Connecticut 117.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Connecticut by 8; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2); Over
Game 603-604: New York at Tulsa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.947; Tulsa 104.100
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 9; 171
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 167
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2 1/2); Over
Game 605-606: Washington at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.689; Chicago 114.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 144
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 150
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4); Under
Game 607-608: Indiana at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.875; Seattle 118.071
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 2; 141
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 6; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+6); Under
Final Interleague Weekend Power Trends 6/24-6/26
By Steve Makinen
This weekend offers the last of the interleague matchups for the season as the National League and American League teams won’t square off again until the Fall Classic, that is of course, if you don’t count the All-Star Game in a couple weeks. Unless the N.L. enjoys a huge weekend, it looks like another year where the A.L. gets the edge, as they go in with a 110-96 advantage. The best chances the Senior Circuit has to gain ground over the next few days figure to come in Philadelphia, where strangely, the Phillies VISIT the Jays, in Cincinnati, where the Reds host the Ohio battle with Cleveland, and in Kansas City, where the Cardinals visit the Royals in the heartland series. Let’s take a look at all the top action going on and reveal this weekend’s list of Top StatFox Power Trends to consider in your wagering.
The Windy City rivalry resumes on Friday with the White Sox hosting the Cubs on the South side. Ozzie Guillen’s team has gotten the best of its N.L. counterparts of late at U.S. Cellular Field, taking five of the last six games. They also took two of three from the Cubs at Wrigley a couple weeks back, holding the Cubs to just seven runs. The Sox figure to have the edge here too, as they have gotten red-hot and come into the series on a 9-game winning streak.
Still, that streak by Chicago is not even the longest winning surge in baseball right now. That belongs to the Rangers, who have taken 11 in a row to grab control of the A.L. West Division, 4-1/2 games on top of the Angels. Texas figures to be a sizeable favorite in its first two games of the weekend series with the lowly Astros, who make up three games of the 11 won in a row after last weekend’s sweep. Overall, the Rangers are on a healthy 11-4 run versus Houston over the last three years.
The strangest series of all over the weekend will be in Philadelphia, where the Jays host the Phillies. No, you didn’t read that in error. Because of a conflict with Rogers Centre this weekend, the Jays-Phils series had to be moved and Philadelphia was the decided location. That means while the Phillies will sleep in their own beds over the next few nights, the Jays will dawn the home white uniforms and bat last. Oddsmakers haven’t fallen for MLB’s trick, as they have the Phillies and Roy Halladay as huge favorites in the series opener. Toronto though, has won six of the L9 games vs. Philadelphia. Something else to note, Toronto is 8-1 OVER the total on the “road” in interleague play this season.
Now, getting to the actual playoff contenders at this point, there is a series of hot and not in New York this weekend between the Mets and Twins. Minnesota comes off a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Brewers, who they have historically had their way with, while New York has used the last month of interleague play to thrive, going 11-4 for the N.L.’s best mark. That series matches the #1 team in the A.L. Central vs. the #2 team in the N.L. East. The shoes are reversed in Atlanta, where the leaders of the N.L. East, the Braves, take on the team closest to the Twins, the Tigers. Both divisions show ½ game margins at the top so all four teams will be keeping an eye on the scoreboard.
Finally, the rest of the quality action is out west, where the Rockies visit the Angels, the Dodgers host the Yankees, and the Giants welcome Boston to town. The LA-Colorado series is particularly interesting, since these are two of the better interleague clubs in baseball over the last few years. In fact, the Angels boast a 19-5 record in their L24 games vs. N.L. West foes. The Yankees-Dodgers matchup is sure to strike up feelings of past World Series’ and perhaps even days further of yesteryear when the teams used to be neighbors in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Speaking of teams strong in interleague play, the Red Sox have been outstanding in such games under manager Terry Francona, going 90-41 in his tenure.
Now, here’s a look at those Top StatFox Power Trends certain to affect your wagering this weekend…
SAN DIEGO at FLORIDA
# FLORIDA is 21-10 OVER (+10.9 Units) in home games vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was FLORIDA 5.4, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 1*)
CHICAGO CUBS at CHI WHITE SOX
# CHI WHITE SOX are 12-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 5.1, OPPONENT 3.3 - (Rating = 1*)
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
# TORONTO is 9-0 OVER (+9.1 Units) vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TORONTO 5.1, OPPONENT 5.6 - (Rating = 2*)
WASHINGTON at BALTIMORE
# WASHINGTON is 19-6 UNDER (+12.2 Units) vs. a poor bullpen whose WHIP is 1.550 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.0, OPPONENT 4.4 - (Rating = 2*)
MINNESOTA at NY METS
# NY METS are 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better this season. The average score was NY METS 4.0, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 2*)
CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI
# CLEVELAND is 11-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.0, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 0*)
ARIZONA at TAMPA BAY
# ARIZONA is 11-32 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game over the last 3 seasons. The average score was ARIZONA 3.8, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 0*)
DETROIT at ATLANTA
# ATLANTA is 22-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game this season. The average score was ATLANTA 5.3, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 2*)
HOUSTON at TEXAS
# TEXAS is 12-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game this season. The average score was TEXAS 6.5, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)
ST LOUIS at KANSAS CITY
# KANSAS CITY is 15-5 OVER (+9.9 Units) vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season this season. The average score was KANSAS CITY 4.9, OPPONENT 5.7 - (Rating = 2*)
SEATTLE at MILWAUKEE
# SEATTLE is 1-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +150 this season. The average score was SEATTLE 3.0, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 2*)
PITTSBURGH at OAKLAND
# PITTSBURGH is 1-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games vs. poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game this season. The average score was PITTSBURGH 2.8, OPPONENT 5.9 - (Rating = 1*)
COLORADO at LA ANGELS
# COLORADO is 11-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 5.7, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 1*)
NY YANKEES at LA DODGERS
# LA DODGERS are 40-22 (+15.4 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA DODGERS 4.5, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)
BOSTON at SAN FRANCISCO
# BOSTON is 7-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen that converts on 75%+ of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 3.3, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 2*)
By Steve Makinen
This weekend offers the last of the interleague matchups for the season as the National League and American League teams won’t square off again until the Fall Classic, that is of course, if you don’t count the All-Star Game in a couple weeks. Unless the N.L. enjoys a huge weekend, it looks like another year where the A.L. gets the edge, as they go in with a 110-96 advantage. The best chances the Senior Circuit has to gain ground over the next few days figure to come in Philadelphia, where strangely, the Phillies VISIT the Jays, in Cincinnati, where the Reds host the Ohio battle with Cleveland, and in Kansas City, where the Cardinals visit the Royals in the heartland series. Let’s take a look at all the top action going on and reveal this weekend’s list of Top StatFox Power Trends to consider in your wagering.
The Windy City rivalry resumes on Friday with the White Sox hosting the Cubs on the South side. Ozzie Guillen’s team has gotten the best of its N.L. counterparts of late at U.S. Cellular Field, taking five of the last six games. They also took two of three from the Cubs at Wrigley a couple weeks back, holding the Cubs to just seven runs. The Sox figure to have the edge here too, as they have gotten red-hot and come into the series on a 9-game winning streak.
Still, that streak by Chicago is not even the longest winning surge in baseball right now. That belongs to the Rangers, who have taken 11 in a row to grab control of the A.L. West Division, 4-1/2 games on top of the Angels. Texas figures to be a sizeable favorite in its first two games of the weekend series with the lowly Astros, who make up three games of the 11 won in a row after last weekend’s sweep. Overall, the Rangers are on a healthy 11-4 run versus Houston over the last three years.
The strangest series of all over the weekend will be in Philadelphia, where the Jays host the Phillies. No, you didn’t read that in error. Because of a conflict with Rogers Centre this weekend, the Jays-Phils series had to be moved and Philadelphia was the decided location. That means while the Phillies will sleep in their own beds over the next few nights, the Jays will dawn the home white uniforms and bat last. Oddsmakers haven’t fallen for MLB’s trick, as they have the Phillies and Roy Halladay as huge favorites in the series opener. Toronto though, has won six of the L9 games vs. Philadelphia. Something else to note, Toronto is 8-1 OVER the total on the “road” in interleague play this season.
Now, getting to the actual playoff contenders at this point, there is a series of hot and not in New York this weekend between the Mets and Twins. Minnesota comes off a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Brewers, who they have historically had their way with, while New York has used the last month of interleague play to thrive, going 11-4 for the N.L.’s best mark. That series matches the #1 team in the A.L. Central vs. the #2 team in the N.L. East. The shoes are reversed in Atlanta, where the leaders of the N.L. East, the Braves, take on the team closest to the Twins, the Tigers. Both divisions show ½ game margins at the top so all four teams will be keeping an eye on the scoreboard.
Finally, the rest of the quality action is out west, where the Rockies visit the Angels, the Dodgers host the Yankees, and the Giants welcome Boston to town. The LA-Colorado series is particularly interesting, since these are two of the better interleague clubs in baseball over the last few years. In fact, the Angels boast a 19-5 record in their L24 games vs. N.L. West foes. The Yankees-Dodgers matchup is sure to strike up feelings of past World Series’ and perhaps even days further of yesteryear when the teams used to be neighbors in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Speaking of teams strong in interleague play, the Red Sox have been outstanding in such games under manager Terry Francona, going 90-41 in his tenure.
Now, here’s a look at those Top StatFox Power Trends certain to affect your wagering this weekend…
SAN DIEGO at FLORIDA
# FLORIDA is 21-10 OVER (+10.9 Units) in home games vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was FLORIDA 5.4, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 1*)
CHICAGO CUBS at CHI WHITE SOX
# CHI WHITE SOX are 12-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 5.1, OPPONENT 3.3 - (Rating = 1*)
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
# TORONTO is 9-0 OVER (+9.1 Units) vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TORONTO 5.1, OPPONENT 5.6 - (Rating = 2*)
WASHINGTON at BALTIMORE
# WASHINGTON is 19-6 UNDER (+12.2 Units) vs. a poor bullpen whose WHIP is 1.550 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.0, OPPONENT 4.4 - (Rating = 2*)
MINNESOTA at NY METS
# NY METS are 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better this season. The average score was NY METS 4.0, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 2*)
CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI
# CLEVELAND is 11-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.0, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 0*)
ARIZONA at TAMPA BAY
# ARIZONA is 11-32 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game over the last 3 seasons. The average score was ARIZONA 3.8, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 0*)
DETROIT at ATLANTA
# ATLANTA is 22-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game this season. The average score was ATLANTA 5.3, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 2*)
HOUSTON at TEXAS
# TEXAS is 12-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game this season. The average score was TEXAS 6.5, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)
ST LOUIS at KANSAS CITY
# KANSAS CITY is 15-5 OVER (+9.9 Units) vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season this season. The average score was KANSAS CITY 4.9, OPPONENT 5.7 - (Rating = 2*)
SEATTLE at MILWAUKEE
# SEATTLE is 1-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +150 this season. The average score was SEATTLE 3.0, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 2*)
PITTSBURGH at OAKLAND
# PITTSBURGH is 1-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games vs. poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game this season. The average score was PITTSBURGH 2.8, OPPONENT 5.9 - (Rating = 1*)
COLORADO at LA ANGELS
# COLORADO is 11-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 5.7, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 1*)
NY YANKEES at LA DODGERS
# LA DODGERS are 40-22 (+15.4 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA DODGERS 4.5, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)
BOSTON at SAN FRANCISCO
# BOSTON is 7-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen that converts on 75%+ of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 3.3, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 2*)
"World's Greatest Sports Betting Systems" 6/25
Today's Selections
MLB Baseball Betting System A
Today's Selection(S)
Series in Progress!
Selection#1 (Game#2) Cleveland +160 7:10 PM
Series in Progress!
Selection#2 (Game#2) San Francisco -125 10:15 PM
Series in Progress!
Selection#3 (Game#3) Minnesota's game#3 does not qualify for today.
Chicago Cubs Series Wins!
Series Idle
Selection#4 (Game#1) NONE
Series Idle
Selection #5 (Game#1) NONE
Series Idle
Selection #6 (Game #1) NONE
Please Note: If we place a question mark after the team (??) this simply means the line was not posted at the time of the email and we will be betting the opening line when it posts.
Please Note: We will be using our signature 4 game progression again this year in MLB. We will be betting the money line unless otherwise noted in the selection.
Please Note: We bet action on all MLB games unless otherwise noted.
Today's Selections
MLB Baseball Betting System A
Today's Selection(S)
Series in Progress!
Selection#1 (Game#2) Cleveland +160 7:10 PM
Series in Progress!
Selection#2 (Game#2) San Francisco -125 10:15 PM
Series in Progress!
Selection#3 (Game#3) Minnesota's game#3 does not qualify for today.
Chicago Cubs Series Wins!
Series Idle
Selection#4 (Game#1) NONE
Series Idle
Selection #5 (Game#1) NONE
Series Idle
Selection #6 (Game #1) NONE
Please Note: If we place a question mark after the team (??) this simply means the line was not posted at the time of the email and we will be betting the opening line when it posts.
Please Note: We will be using our signature 4 game progression again this year in MLB. We will be betting the money line unless otherwise noted in the selection.
Please Note: We bet action on all MLB games unless otherwise noted.
KIKI SPORTS
Friday June 25th
2 units White Sox -134
1 unit St. Louis +140
1 unit Boston +112
WORLD CUP:
2 units Ivory Coast OVER 2.5
1 unit Brazil +130
3 units Honduras/ Switz UNDER 2.5 -125
1 unit Chile +750 (Group leader at +750..REALLY ??? Gotta take a shot at that one on that price alone !!)
Friday June 25th
2 units White Sox -134
1 unit St. Louis +140
1 unit Boston +112
WORLD CUP:
2 units Ivory Coast OVER 2.5
1 unit Brazil +130
3 units Honduras/ Switz UNDER 2.5 -125
1 unit Chile +750 (Group leader at +750..REALLY ??? Gotta take a shot at that one on that price alone !!)
Sports Investment Group
Todays Plays - 1 MLB Play
Chicago Cubs / Chicago White Sox OVER 8.5 (Bet Jamaica) some
books may still be at 9
Todays Plays - 1 MLB Play
Chicago Cubs / Chicago White Sox OVER 8.5 (Bet Jamaica) some
books may still be at 9
randall the handle soccer
June 25, 2010 - 2:30 PM
@ Tshwane/Pretoria
Chile +6.50/+1 +1.04 over Spain
Play: Chile +6.50 (Risking 0.5 units). Play: Chile +1 +1.04 (Risking 1.5 units).
June 25, 2010 - 2:30 PM
@ Manguang/Bloemfontein
Honduras +1 -108 over Switzerland
Play: Honduras +1 –1.08 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
June 25, 2010 - 2:30 PM
@ Tshwane/Pretoria
Chile +6.50/+1 +1.04 over Spain
Play: Chile +6.50 (Risking 0.5 units). Play: Chile +1 +1.04 (Risking 1.5 units).
June 25, 2010 - 2:30 PM
@ Manguang/Bloemfontein
Honduras +1 -108 over Switzerland
Play: Honduras +1 –1.08 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
