Brady Kannon
MLB Money Line
dime bet – 958 COL (+115) vs 957 LOS
Analysis: The Colorado Rockies have been absolutely horrible lately after being on such a tear just a few weeks ago. They have dropped seven in a row and 9-out of their last-10.. but I have to go with history here and that is how they fare in the opening game of a series at home.. I believe 15-and-3 now is the tally, and the fact that we have Eddie Butler making is Major League debut on the hill for Colorado. These are both angles that I like to jump on as they have success more often than not. Tough to go against Ryu but the team behind him hasn’t been all that special as of late. We’ll back the new series and the new arm in getting The Rockies back in the win column.
MLB Money Line
dime bet – 958 COL (+115) vs 957 LOS
Analysis: The Colorado Rockies have been absolutely horrible lately after being on such a tear just a few weeks ago. They have dropped seven in a row and 9-out of their last-10.. but I have to go with history here and that is how they fare in the opening game of a series at home.. I believe 15-and-3 now is the tally, and the fact that we have Eddie Butler making is Major League debut on the hill for Colorado. These are both angles that I like to jump on as they have success more often than not. Tough to go against Ryu but the team behind him hasn’t been all that special as of late. We’ll back the new series and the new arm in getting The Rockies back in the win column.
Brady Kannon
MLB Money Line
dime bet – 958 COL (+115) vs 957 LOS
Analysis: The Colorado Rockies have been absolutely horrible lately after being on such a tear just a few weeks ago. They have dropped seven in a row and 9-out of their last-10.. but I have to go with history here and that is how they fare in the opening game of a series at home.. I believe 15-and-3 now is the tally, and the fact that we have Eddie Butler making is Major League debut on the hill for Colorado. These are both angles that I like to jump on as they have success more often than not. Tough to go against Ryu but the team behind him hasn’t been all that special as of late. We’ll back the new series and the new arm in getting The Rockies back in the win column.
MLB Money Line
dime bet – 958 COL (+115) vs 957 LOS
Analysis: The Colorado Rockies have been absolutely horrible lately after being on such a tear just a few weeks ago. They have dropped seven in a row and 9-out of their last-10.. but I have to go with history here and that is how they fare in the opening game of a series at home.. I believe 15-and-3 now is the tally, and the fact that we have Eddie Butler making is Major League debut on the hill for Colorado. These are both angles that I like to jump on as they have success more often than not. Tough to go against Ryu but the team behind him hasn’t been all that special as of late. We’ll back the new series and the new arm in getting The Rockies back in the win column.
Friday's MLB Betting Cheat Sheet
Top Money Pitchers Duel in Twin Cities
Two of baseball's top 5 money pitchers take the mound when the Minnesota Twins (-114, 7.5) host the Houston Astros. Houston's Dallas Keuchel is ranked fifth in the majors at $683 units, while the resurgent Phil Hughes is second at $1017 units for the Twins.
Rays Favored as Skid Continues
The Tampa Bay Rays losing streak has now hit 10 games and despite this they are still favored at -137 for their home date with the Seattle Mariners. The Rays have been favored for six of the games during the current skid. It's Erick Bedard's turn to try and stop the bleeding, but the Rays haven't won in his last four starts.
Rocky stretch for Colorado
The Colorado Rockies pitching staff has struggled, giving up 7.4 runs per game in the last 10. Combine that with the fact the Rockies bats have also gone a little cold, scoring just 3.8 runs per game compared to their usual average of 5.0 and the Rockies have lost nine of 10, including seven straight. They are start a weekend series with the Dodgers (-123).
Pitching Notes
Cole Hamels takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as an underdog for the third time in nine starts this season. The Phillies have just one win in Hamels starts this season and are 6-0-3 over/under. The Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds (-139), who send Johnny Ceuto to the mound.
The Chicago White Sox are +179 dogs when they visit the Los Angeles Angels (-195) tonight. Rienzo has been a dog in all eight of his starts this year, resulting in him being the fourth best money pitcher at +$690 units. However, the Sox have lost the last two games Rienzo has started.
Hitting Notes
The Toronto Blue Jays offense just keeps rolling. In Thursday's 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, not only did they complete the series sweep, but Melky Cabrerra, Juan Francisco and Brett Lawrie all hit their 10th homers of the year. The Jays have won 19 of 23, but even with all the dingers are just 11-11-1 over/under in that span.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been absolutely crushing the ball in their last three, scoring 32 runs on 48 hits in a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Bettors should take note however, they take one of the best under teams when they start a weekend series with the Atlanta Braves.
Totals Streak
Chicago White Sox (1-8 over/under): The White Sox pitching has improved thanks in part to the return of Chris Sale and his ability to anchor the rotation. They are only giving up 2.9 runs per game during their current under run. They start a series with the Los Angeles Angels today with a total currently at 8.0.
Injury Notes
There is no timetable for Washington Nationals' left fielder Bryce Harper to return from a torn ligament in his thumb, but he hopes to return sometime in early July. Harper injured his thumb sliding into third base April 21. The Nationals are 17-17 and are -$314 units in Harper's absence.
Mat Latos' return to the Cincinnati Reds rotation could be delayed after having a minor league rehab start cut short Wednesday. Latos left the game after 67 pitchers with a calf cramp. He may make one more rehab start before returning to the big club. Latos went 14-7 with a 3.16 ERA last season for the Reds.
Weather Watch
There will be a 13 mile per hour wind blowing in from right-center field at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for the Rangers (-168, 8) series opener against the Cleveland Indians. Teams are 6-6 over/under in these conditions at Arlington.
Top Money Pitchers Duel in Twin Cities
Two of baseball's top 5 money pitchers take the mound when the Minnesota Twins (-114, 7.5) host the Houston Astros. Houston's Dallas Keuchel is ranked fifth in the majors at $683 units, while the resurgent Phil Hughes is second at $1017 units for the Twins.
Rays Favored as Skid Continues
The Tampa Bay Rays losing streak has now hit 10 games and despite this they are still favored at -137 for their home date with the Seattle Mariners. The Rays have been favored for six of the games during the current skid. It's Erick Bedard's turn to try and stop the bleeding, but the Rays haven't won in his last four starts.
Rocky stretch for Colorado
The Colorado Rockies pitching staff has struggled, giving up 7.4 runs per game in the last 10. Combine that with the fact the Rockies bats have also gone a little cold, scoring just 3.8 runs per game compared to their usual average of 5.0 and the Rockies have lost nine of 10, including seven straight. They are start a weekend series with the Dodgers (-123).
Pitching Notes
Cole Hamels takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as an underdog for the third time in nine starts this season. The Phillies have just one win in Hamels starts this season and are 6-0-3 over/under. The Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds (-139), who send Johnny Ceuto to the mound.
The Chicago White Sox are +179 dogs when they visit the Los Angeles Angels (-195) tonight. Rienzo has been a dog in all eight of his starts this year, resulting in him being the fourth best money pitcher at +$690 units. However, the Sox have lost the last two games Rienzo has started.
Hitting Notes
The Toronto Blue Jays offense just keeps rolling. In Thursday's 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, not only did they complete the series sweep, but Melky Cabrerra, Juan Francisco and Brett Lawrie all hit their 10th homers of the year. The Jays have won 19 of 23, but even with all the dingers are just 11-11-1 over/under in that span.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been absolutely crushing the ball in their last three, scoring 32 runs on 48 hits in a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Bettors should take note however, they take one of the best under teams when they start a weekend series with the Atlanta Braves.
Totals Streak
Chicago White Sox (1-8 over/under): The White Sox pitching has improved thanks in part to the return of Chris Sale and his ability to anchor the rotation. They are only giving up 2.9 runs per game during their current under run. They start a series with the Los Angeles Angels today with a total currently at 8.0.
Injury Notes
There is no timetable for Washington Nationals' left fielder Bryce Harper to return from a torn ligament in his thumb, but he hopes to return sometime in early July. Harper injured his thumb sliding into third base April 21. The Nationals are 17-17 and are -$314 units in Harper's absence.
Mat Latos' return to the Cincinnati Reds rotation could be delayed after having a minor league rehab start cut short Wednesday. Latos left the game after 67 pitchers with a calf cramp. He may make one more rehab start before returning to the big club. Latos went 14-7 with a 3.16 ERA last season for the Reds.
Weather Watch
There will be a 13 mile per hour wind blowing in from right-center field at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for the Rangers (-168, 8) series opener against the Cleveland Indians. Teams are 6-6 over/under in these conditions at Arlington.
Kevin Rogers
New York Mets +140
The Mets were swept by the Cubs at Wrigley Field the past few days, as New York heads to San Francisco tonight. New York has won each of the last five visits to AT&T Park, as Jon Niese has won each of his last three starts for the Mets. Matt Cain returns from the DL as he has failed to live up to ace status due to various injuries over the last year. San Francisco is rolling but this could be a letdown spot after a successful road trip at Cincinnati and St. Louis. I'll back the Mets to beat the Giants.
New York Mets +140
The Mets were swept by the Cubs at Wrigley Field the past few days, as New York heads to San Francisco tonight. New York has won each of the last five visits to AT&T Park, as Jon Niese has won each of his last three starts for the Mets. Matt Cain returns from the DL as he has failed to live up to ace status due to various injuries over the last year. San Francisco is rolling but this could be a letdown spot after a successful road trip at Cincinnati and St. Louis. I'll back the Mets to beat the Giants.
Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
MLB
Atlanta vs. Arizona
Free Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +110
The Arizona Diamondbacks opened the season at 8-22 and appeared to be heading for a disasterous season, but they have gotten things turned around as they have played four games over .500 since the ugly start. The Braves offense has sunken to new lows as their 2-0 shutout loss to the Mariners yesterday was their seventh shutout loss of the season, and the offense has produced the second lowest runs in all of MLB. Julio Teheran has pitched very well, but his resume pitching as a road favorite over his career shows just a pedestrian 6-5 record with a negative return, and the Braves are just 2-6 in his last eight road starts from -110 to -150. Arizona has been showing value as a dog where they have taken four of five, and have won their last four seriees openers. Make the play on Arizona.
MLB
Atlanta vs. Arizona
Free Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +110
The Arizona Diamondbacks opened the season at 8-22 and appeared to be heading for a disasterous season, but they have gotten things turned around as they have played four games over .500 since the ugly start. The Braves offense has sunken to new lows as their 2-0 shutout loss to the Mariners yesterday was their seventh shutout loss of the season, and the offense has produced the second lowest runs in all of MLB. Julio Teheran has pitched very well, but his resume pitching as a road favorite over his career shows just a pedestrian 6-5 record with a negative return, and the Braves are just 2-6 in his last eight road starts from -110 to -150. Arizona has been showing value as a dog where they have taken four of five, and have won their last four seriees openers. Make the play on Arizona.
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Blue Jays are 10-0 since May 05, 2014 after scoring 6-11 runs in a win for a net profit of $1105.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- When Matt Cain starts the Giants are 0-8 since August 28, 2011 as a home favorite after giving up no walks for a net profit of $1096 when playing against.
MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
-- Jered Weaver has produced a team record of 18-0 (+$1,800) in his career when he is off a start in which he had a WHIP of at least two and they did not lose by more than seven, and his team isn’t an underdog or more than +110.
CHOICE TREND:
-- The Phillies are 0-10 since September 26, 2013 with a total under eight after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks for a net profit of $1089 when playing against.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- When Wei Yin Chen starts the Orioles are 9-1 since May 04, 2012 as a dog vs a team that won their starter’s last two starts for a net profit of $1028.
By Vince Akins
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Blue Jays are 10-0 since May 05, 2014 after scoring 6-11 runs in a win for a net profit of $1105.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- When Matt Cain starts the Giants are 0-8 since August 28, 2011 as a home favorite after giving up no walks for a net profit of $1096 when playing against.
MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
-- Jered Weaver has produced a team record of 18-0 (+$1,800) in his career when he is off a start in which he had a WHIP of at least two and they did not lose by more than seven, and his team isn’t an underdog or more than +110.
CHOICE TREND:
-- The Phillies are 0-10 since September 26, 2013 with a total under eight after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks for a net profit of $1089 when playing against.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- When Wei Yin Chen starts the Orioles are 9-1 since May 04, 2012 as a dog vs a team that won their starter’s last two starts for a net profit of $1028.
