BOB BALFE
SELECTION
WASHINGTON NATIOANLS -140
(Zimmermann/Burnett)
Don’t look now but these Phillies have won 4 in a row after their sweep with the Brewers. Philadelphia is not a good baseball team and the Nationals have owned them as of last. Zimmermann is a much better pitcher and this team has a solid bullpen. Washington is one step away from being a major threat in the postseason. Take the Nationals.
SELECTION
WASHINGTON NATIOANLS -140
(Zimmermann/Burnett)
Don’t look now but these Phillies have won 4 in a row after their sweep with the Brewers. Philadelphia is not a good baseball team and the Nationals have owned them as of last. Zimmermann is a much better pitcher and this team has a solid bullpen. Washington is one step away from being a major threat in the postseason. Take the Nationals.
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Carson K
WOW!!! The Freak is on fire. Lincecum as gone 23.1in, 7h, 1r, 7bb & 18Ks in his last 3 starts (2 of those starts vs.SD). That is very impressive. My question is, Can he keep it up another game? I don't know, it's not like he's playing the Padres again. Before you say anything about the team he's playing tonight not being good, let me say this.
Arizona is not very good, you're right. But they are good this year when they face the Freak. In 3 starts vs. the D'backs this year, 16in, 22h, & 15r (8.43era).
On the mound for the D'backs is Mike Bolsinger. He's really nothing special. But he did face the Giants this year and went 7.2in, 5h & gave up 1run.
The Giants will more then likely make the Post Season, but right now they are not playing very well. They just want this weekend to fly by so they can have a break and regroup. At this price i think it's worth a bet.
D'Backs* +141
Carson K
WOW!!! The Freak is on fire. Lincecum as gone 23.1in, 7h, 1r, 7bb & 18Ks in his last 3 starts (2 of those starts vs.SD). That is very impressive. My question is, Can he keep it up another game? I don't know, it's not like he's playing the Padres again. Before you say anything about the team he's playing tonight not being good, let me say this.
Arizona is not very good, you're right. But they are good this year when they face the Freak. In 3 starts vs. the D'backs this year, 16in, 22h, & 15r (8.43era).
On the mound for the D'backs is Mike Bolsinger. He's really nothing special. But he did face the Giants this year and went 7.2in, 5h & gave up 1run.
The Giants will more then likely make the Post Season, but right now they are not playing very well. They just want this weekend to fly by so they can have a break and regroup. At this price i think it's worth a bet.
D'Backs* +141
WNBA Picks - - Roxxyfish
Today I have a special double header freebie for you guys, YES thats right
Seattle Storm@SA Silver Stars SEATTLE STORM 8:05 PM EST
SEATTLE STORM +5.5 and Team Total OVER 70
I know my friend Steve Fezzik will chime in and disagree with this pick as he seems to be a huge fan of Becky Hammon and the Silver Stars, but careful guys , this game is a trap, sure the Silver Stars are in excellent form coming from a big win against the New York Liberty on wednesday, but the Liberty seemed to had a very bad day,
yes, the Silver Stars defense has improved and they play the leagues worst offense today, but Seattle is not that bad, these two teams met already twice this season 1-1 and the Storm scored well in both these games, even last year they did well here,the Silver Stars system is something Seattles Coach Brian Agler loves to play with his physical strong defense, the totals are always set low when these to met, but the results were not as low
The Seattle Storm struggled scoring when they were without Tanisha Wright and Camille Little, but they have them both back and Crystal Langhorne is doing a fantastic job offensively, The Silver Stars have the smallest line up in the league so they are forced to shoot a lot from the outside, Kayla Mc Bride the rookie from Connecticut comes from a 30 point game against the Liberty, but careful, the Storm can shoot the ball as well from behind the arc with Shekina Stricklen, Sue Bird ,Camille Little and Jenna O Hea they have 4 excellent shooters
I am totally sure this game will be much closer than expected , I go with the Seattle Storm plus the points today and the Team Total is set so low, I cant resist playing both for 1unit
Today I have a special double header freebie for you guys, YES thats right
Seattle Storm@SA Silver Stars SEATTLE STORM 8:05 PM EST
SEATTLE STORM +5.5 and Team Total OVER 70
I know my friend Steve Fezzik will chime in and disagree with this pick as he seems to be a huge fan of Becky Hammon and the Silver Stars, but careful guys , this game is a trap, sure the Silver Stars are in excellent form coming from a big win against the New York Liberty on wednesday, but the Liberty seemed to had a very bad day,
yes, the Silver Stars defense has improved and they play the leagues worst offense today, but Seattle is not that bad, these two teams met already twice this season 1-1 and the Storm scored well in both these games, even last year they did well here,the Silver Stars system is something Seattles Coach Brian Agler loves to play with his physical strong defense, the totals are always set low when these to met, but the results were not as low
The Seattle Storm struggled scoring when they were without Tanisha Wright and Camille Little, but they have them both back and Crystal Langhorne is doing a fantastic job offensively, The Silver Stars have the smallest line up in the league so they are forced to shoot a lot from the outside, Kayla Mc Bride the rookie from Connecticut comes from a 30 point game against the Liberty, but careful, the Storm can shoot the ball as well from behind the arc with Shekina Stricklen, Sue Bird ,Camille Little and Jenna O Hea they have 4 excellent shooters
I am totally sure this game will be much closer than expected , I go with the Seattle Storm plus the points today and the Team Total is set so low, I cant resist playing both for 1unit
Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
Game: Seattle Storm @ San Antonio Silver Stars
Time: Friday 07/11 8:05 PM Eastern
Pick: San Antonio -5 (-105) at 5Dimes
The WNBA has become a league of parity. There are three elite teams in Atlanta, Minnesota, and Phoenix, and one rising towards that status in San Antonio. The Silver Stars are the fourth and last team currently over .500 in the league, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games, despite the majority of them having been played on the road. The fact is that six of their nine losses have come against the league's three elite teams. Seattle is no longer the team that was always sitting at or near the top of the WNBA West standings, and while they remain competitive at home, they have been awful on the road at 3-10. The Silver Stars have been winning vs. the poor teams in the league at 6-0 ATS in their last six overall, as this team still flies under the radar. Play on San Antonio.
Game: Seattle Storm @ San Antonio Silver Stars
Time: Friday 07/11 8:05 PM Eastern
Pick: San Antonio -5 (-105) at 5Dimes
The WNBA has become a league of parity. There are three elite teams in Atlanta, Minnesota, and Phoenix, and one rising towards that status in San Antonio. The Silver Stars are the fourth and last team currently over .500 in the league, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games, despite the majority of them having been played on the road. The fact is that six of their nine losses have come against the league's three elite teams. Seattle is no longer the team that was always sitting at or near the top of the WNBA West standings, and while they remain competitive at home, they have been awful on the road at 3-10. The Silver Stars have been winning vs. the poor teams in the league at 6-0 ATS in their last six overall, as this team still flies under the radar. Play on San Antonio.
WNBA Picks - Roxxyfish
As most know here i am specialized in Womens Basketball, and handicapping it year round is hard work
12.30PM - Poland +19.5 - write up - Basketball dog - European U20 Championship Women
Poland +19.5 -110 (5dimes) 12.30PM EST
Fri 7/11 1555 Poland (U-20 - Women) +19½ -110 o113½ -110
12:30PM 1556 Spain (U-20 - Women) -19½ -110 u113½ -110
The spanish under 20 Womens Teams have not lost a game since 2012 but 3 days agao they were beaten by the Russians 77-69, they were already qualified for the Play offs and rested some players BUT,they are not that dominant as expected so far, sure they won their other games easy but they rarely covered the point spread
The Spanish team have a future Super Star, Astou Ndour, the Senegal born girly is a Brittney Griner type 6.6 tall Center who is dominating the boards in this Youth Competitions, and I am sure we will see the 20 year old sooner or later in the WNBA
I will go with the underdog from Poland with the points here, 19.5 points is just too much to cover in a play off game,the polish team have some good talents,they come from a tight 3 point loss against the strong tourney hosts Italy, Spain is the clear favorite but I am sure they wont cover this much
Spain v Poland
Record: Spain 5-1 (WWWWLW). Poland 3-3 (WLWLLW)
Key Match-Up: Leticia Romero v Dominika Owczarzak
Romero is the heartbeat of the Spanish side and is influential all over the floor averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4 assists. She may not come up directly against Poland's Owczarzak at all times but the Polish point's fast hands, which are pinching 2.5 steals-per-game, have the potential to disrupt Romero's rhythm.
Key Stat: Not one player from either of these teams ranks in the top 15 for minutes played, demonstrating how neither team relies solely on one player and can always look for another option from their bench.
Spain's defeat against Russia on Tuesday, their first at this level since 2012, appears to have refocused them, at least if their devastating defeat of Turkey is anything to go by. Poland have struggled for consistency but in routing Serbia by 16 points showed that they are good enough to go against the best this competition has to offer.
EARLY PLAY
At the moment we have the European Under 20 Championships, most books offer these games, my odds are from 5dimes, I will post some of my plays in this thread as the Play offs starting today and we start with France they really went easy through this tourney so far
FRANCE -7.5
Under 20 Women European Championship - Division A, Playoffs
Fri 7/11 1551 Slovakia (U-20 - Women) +7½ -110 +300 o107½ -110
8:00AM 1552 France (U-20 - Women) -7½ -110 -360 u107½ -110
As most know here i am specialized in Womens Basketball, and handicapping it year round is hard work
12.30PM - Poland +19.5 - write up - Basketball dog - European U20 Championship Women
Poland +19.5 -110 (5dimes) 12.30PM EST
Fri 7/11 1555 Poland (U-20 - Women) +19½ -110 o113½ -110
12:30PM 1556 Spain (U-20 - Women) -19½ -110 u113½ -110
The spanish under 20 Womens Teams have not lost a game since 2012 but 3 days agao they were beaten by the Russians 77-69, they were already qualified for the Play offs and rested some players BUT,they are not that dominant as expected so far, sure they won their other games easy but they rarely covered the point spread
The Spanish team have a future Super Star, Astou Ndour, the Senegal born girly is a Brittney Griner type 6.6 tall Center who is dominating the boards in this Youth Competitions, and I am sure we will see the 20 year old sooner or later in the WNBA
I will go with the underdog from Poland with the points here, 19.5 points is just too much to cover in a play off game,the polish team have some good talents,they come from a tight 3 point loss against the strong tourney hosts Italy, Spain is the clear favorite but I am sure they wont cover this much
Spain v Poland
Record: Spain 5-1 (WWWWLW). Poland 3-3 (WLWLLW)
Key Match-Up: Leticia Romero v Dominika Owczarzak
Romero is the heartbeat of the Spanish side and is influential all over the floor averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4 assists. She may not come up directly against Poland's Owczarzak at all times but the Polish point's fast hands, which are pinching 2.5 steals-per-game, have the potential to disrupt Romero's rhythm.
Key Stat: Not one player from either of these teams ranks in the top 15 for minutes played, demonstrating how neither team relies solely on one player and can always look for another option from their bench.
Spain's defeat against Russia on Tuesday, their first at this level since 2012, appears to have refocused them, at least if their devastating defeat of Turkey is anything to go by. Poland have struggled for consistency but in routing Serbia by 16 points showed that they are good enough to go against the best this competition has to offer.
EARLY PLAY
At the moment we have the European Under 20 Championships, most books offer these games, my odds are from 5dimes, I will post some of my plays in this thread as the Play offs starting today and we start with France they really went easy through this tourney so far
FRANCE -7.5
Under 20 Women European Championship - Division A, Playoffs
Fri 7/11 1551 Slovakia (U-20 - Women) +7½ -110 +300 o107½ -110
8:00AM 1552 France (U-20 - Women) -7½ -110 -360 u107½ -110
Ecks and Bacon
E&B and "Mr Chalk" had Np on Thursday.
E&B have Np for Friday.
For Friday in MLB "Mr Chalk" is going with the Friday Matinee in the National League the Cubs Pk/Braves.
Ben lee is 2-4 -$26 for week thirty seven 171-199-5 -$2915
"Mr Chalk" is 48-36 -$342 for the 2014 MLB season.
A correction has been made to E&B wins and losses as well as the monetary totals.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
E&B and "Mr Chalk" had Np on Thursday.
E&B have Np for Friday.
For Friday in MLB "Mr Chalk" is going with the Friday Matinee in the National League the Cubs Pk/Braves.
Ben lee is 2-4 -$26 for week thirty seven 171-199-5 -$2915
"Mr Chalk" is 48-36 -$342 for the 2014 MLB season.
A correction has been made to E&B wins and losses as well as the monetary totals.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
