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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) - Aug 8, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -173 Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies -173 (listing Blanton) The juice is worth the squeeze in this case as the Phillies are deserving of big chalk against their inferior in-state rivals. Right away we see a big system in our favor: Plays against all underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (PITTSBURGH) - after 4 straight games where they stranded 7 or less runners on base, with a struggling bullpen whose ERA is over 8.00 the last 5 games are 98-33 the last 5 seasons. I expect a potent Phillies lineup to murder the Pittsburgh pen in this one. Pittsburgh is also just 12-45 against the money line in road games vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. We'll take Philly here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) - Aug 8, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: -173 Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies -173 (listing Blanton) The juice is worth the squeeze in this case as the Phillies are deserving of big chalk against their inferior in-state rivals. Right away we see a big system in our favor: Plays against all underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (PITTSBURGH) - after 4 straight games where they stranded 7 or less runners on base, with a struggling bullpen whose ERA is over 8.00 the last 5 games are 98-33 the last 5 seasons. I expect a potent Phillies lineup to murder the Pittsburgh pen in this one. Pittsburgh is also just 12-45 against the money line in road games vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. We'll take Philly here.
Larry Ness' Oddsmaker's Error (FOUR straight wins / 10-4 since June 17)
My Oddsmaker's Error is on the Bos Red Sox at 8:10 ET. What a bargain this is at about pick'em! Oddsmaker's Error on the Bos Red Sox.
Good Luck...Larry
Larrry Ness' Las Vegas Insider (7-2 since July 28 / 33-19 since May 26)
My Las Vegas Insider is on the Det Tigers at 7:05 ET. Las Vegas Insider Det Tigers.
Good Luck...Larry
Tom Stryker's MLB Mismatch of the Month - 49-26 MLB Run!
#973 MINNESOTA with Slowey (-129) over Kansas City at 8:10 PM EST
In order to stay competitive in the AL Central standings, Minnesota knows it must take care of business against this pesky Kansas City bunch. The Twins have played well against the Royals this season cashing seven of nine and, off a day of rest, Minny will check into Royals Country focused on the task at hand.
On the mound for the Twinkies will be Winthrop graduate Kevin Slowey. With Slowey on the hill, Minnesota has cruised to wins in seven of his last nine starts. Kevin's overall numbers this year are good. With 102.2 innings in the bank, No. 59 has been touched for only 48 earned runs and 97 hits. That adds up to a respectable 4.21 ERA.
Kansas City goes for the upset with Kyle Davies on the mound. Even though Davies has pitched well in this last three starts, the Royals aren't getting too many innings out of him. At home against the White Sox, Devil Rays and Tigers, Kyle was good for only 14.1 innings of work. To make matters worse, Kyle picked up wins against Chicago and Tampa Bay in his last two trips to the hill. That spells trouble for No. 28 considering he has NEVER won three consecutive starts in a row in his five-year career!
There are angles all over the Twins in this contest that demand our attention too. The Twinkies have nailed 15 of their last 19 against division foes and 24 of their last 33 priced as a favorite. On the homefront, the Royals have dropped 16 of their last 23 against right-handed arms. Take Minnesota with listed pitcher Slowey. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
Scott Spreitzer's 25* MLB ROAD WARRIOR BLOWOUT! *14-5, 74% Run!
I'm laying the price with the Twins on Friday night. The Twins are tonight's Road Warrior. Thanks! GL! Scott.
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My Oddsmaker's Error is on the Bos Red Sox at 8:10 ET. What a bargain this is at about pick'em! Oddsmaker's Error on the Bos Red Sox.
Good Luck...Larry
Larrry Ness' Las Vegas Insider (7-2 since July 28 / 33-19 since May 26)
My Las Vegas Insider is on the Det Tigers at 7:05 ET. Las Vegas Insider Det Tigers.
Good Luck...Larry
Tom Stryker's MLB Mismatch of the Month - 49-26 MLB Run!
#973 MINNESOTA with Slowey (-129) over Kansas City at 8:10 PM EST
In order to stay competitive in the AL Central standings, Minnesota knows it must take care of business against this pesky Kansas City bunch. The Twins have played well against the Royals this season cashing seven of nine and, off a day of rest, Minny will check into Royals Country focused on the task at hand.
On the mound for the Twinkies will be Winthrop graduate Kevin Slowey. With Slowey on the hill, Minnesota has cruised to wins in seven of his last nine starts. Kevin's overall numbers this year are good. With 102.2 innings in the bank, No. 59 has been touched for only 48 earned runs and 97 hits. That adds up to a respectable 4.21 ERA.
Kansas City goes for the upset with Kyle Davies on the mound. Even though Davies has pitched well in this last three starts, the Royals aren't getting too many innings out of him. At home against the White Sox, Devil Rays and Tigers, Kyle was good for only 14.1 innings of work. To make matters worse, Kyle picked up wins against Chicago and Tampa Bay in his last two trips to the hill. That spells trouble for No. 28 considering he has NEVER won three consecutive starts in a row in his five-year career!
There are angles all over the Twins in this contest that demand our attention too. The Twinkies have nailed 15 of their last 19 against division foes and 24 of their last 33 priced as a favorite. On the homefront, the Royals have dropped 16 of their last 23 against right-handed arms. Take Minnesota with listed pitcher Slowey. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
Scott Spreitzer's 25* MLB ROAD WARRIOR BLOWOUT! *14-5, 74% Run!
I'm laying the price with the Twins on Friday night. The Twins are tonight's Road Warrior. Thanks! GL! Scott.
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