Kanesline
05/04/09
MLB
ESPN
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Projected Spread: New York Yankees by 1
Projected Total: 11
Projected Score:
Boston Red Sox 5
New York Yankees 6
System Pick: Take OVER 10
Trend to Watch:
None
NBA
TNT
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Projected Spread: Boston Celtics by 3
Projected Total: 199
Projected Score:
Orlando Magic 98
Boston Celtics 101
System Pick: Take Boston Celtics -2.50
Pick: Take Boston Celtics moneyline -121
Trends to watch:
The Boston Celtics are 35-6 SU at home this season.
NBA
TNT
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers
Projected Spread: Los Angeles Lakers by 6
Projected Total: 200
Projected Score:
Houston Rockets 97
Los Angeles Lakers 103
System Pick: Take OVER 193.50
Trend to Watch:
None
We like the Boston Celtics moneyline -121 vs the Orlando Magic for game 1 in the second round at the Boston Garden on TNT. The Boston Celtics should win by 3. The moneyline is the "middle" option play.
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05/04/09
MLB
ESPN
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Projected Spread: New York Yankees by 1
Projected Total: 11
Projected Score:
Boston Red Sox 5
New York Yankees 6
System Pick: Take OVER 10
Trend to Watch:
None
NBA
TNT
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics
Projected Spread: Boston Celtics by 3
Projected Total: 199
Projected Score:
Orlando Magic 98
Boston Celtics 101
System Pick: Take Boston Celtics -2.50
Pick: Take Boston Celtics moneyline -121
Trends to watch:
The Boston Celtics are 35-6 SU at home this season.
NBA
TNT
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers
Projected Spread: Los Angeles Lakers by 6
Projected Total: 200
Projected Score:
Houston Rockets 97
Los Angeles Lakers 103
System Pick: Take OVER 193.50
Trend to Watch:
None
We like the Boston Celtics moneyline -121 vs the Orlando Magic for game 1 in the second round at the Boston Garden on TNT. The Boston Celtics should win by 3. The moneyline is the "middle" option play.
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GamblersWorld
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NBA Playoffs
Game: 10:30PM, Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
Current Line: Lakers -8.5
Over/Under: 197
Reason: The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center in the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 197.
The Rockets advanced to the conference semifinals with a 92-74 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 6 of the first round last time out.
The Rockets covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 166 points fell UNDER the posted total of 179.
Ron Artest netted a game-high 27 points for the Rockets, and Yao Ming added 17 in that win.
Kobe Bryant dropped 31 points to lead the Lakers past the Jazz 106-97 to win their conference quarterfinal series 4-1 last time out.
Los Angeles couldn't cover as 12.5-point home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 211-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NBA Playoffs
Game: 10:30PM, Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
Current Line: Lakers -8.5
Over/Under: 197
Reason: The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center in the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 197.
The Rockets advanced to the conference semifinals with a 92-74 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 6 of the first round last time out.
The Rockets covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 166 points fell UNDER the posted total of 179.
Ron Artest netted a game-high 27 points for the Rockets, and Yao Ming added 17 in that win.
Kobe Bryant dropped 31 points to lead the Lakers past the Jazz 106-97 to win their conference quarterfinal series 4-1 last time out.
Los Angeles couldn't cover as 12.5-point home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 211-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Johnny Guild
Orlando Magic (63-25) at Boston Celtics (66-23)
Take the Celtics tonight at home. The home team has won eight of the last 10 in this series and Boston is 17-4 straight-up and against the spread against The Magic in Beantown.
Boston Celtics -3
Houston Rockets (57-31) at Los Angeles Lakers (69-18)
Houston Rockets play strong defense, but will have a big assignment opposing the potent offense of the Lakers. Los Angeles is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 clashes against the Rockets and 5-1 ATS in the last six at home.
Los Angeles Lakers -8
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Orlando Magic (63-25) at Boston Celtics (66-23)
Take the Celtics tonight at home. The home team has won eight of the last 10 in this series and Boston is 17-4 straight-up and against the spread against The Magic in Beantown.
Boston Celtics -3
Houston Rockets (57-31) at Los Angeles Lakers (69-18)
Houston Rockets play strong defense, but will have a big assignment opposing the potent offense of the Lakers. Los Angeles is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 clashes against the Rockets and 5-1 ATS in the last six at home.
Los Angeles Lakers -8
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SCOTT FERRAL
NBA PLAYOFFS CONF. SEMI'S PICKS FOR MONDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS AND RANKED IN ORDER OF CONFIDENCE ( )
Against the Spread
Houston
LOS ANGELES -8 (1)
ORLANDO +3 (2)
Boston
OVER/UNDER
Houston / Los Angeles OVER 193 ½ (1)
Orlando / Boston OVER 189 (2)
Money Line
Houston
LOS ANGELES -500 (1)
ORLANDO +130 (2)
Boston
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NBA PLAYOFFS CONF. SEMI'S PICKS FOR MONDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS AND RANKED IN ORDER OF CONFIDENCE ( )
Against the Spread
Houston
LOS ANGELES -8 (1)
ORLANDO +3 (2)
Boston
OVER/UNDER
Houston / Los Angeles OVER 193 ½ (1)
Orlando / Boston OVER 189 (2)
Money Line
Houston
LOS ANGELES -500 (1)
ORLANDO +130 (2)
Boston
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SCOTT FERRALL
MLB PAY PICKS FOR MONDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS AND RANKED IN ORDER OF CONFIDENCE ( )
Texas (Millwood)
SEATTLE (HERNANDEZ) -145 (1)
White Sox (Colon)
KANSAS CITY (GREINKE) -185 (2)
Baltimore (Eaton)
TAMPA BAY (KAZMIR) -220 (3)
San Francisco (Sanchez)
CUBS (DEMPSTER) -180 (4)
Arizona (Davis)
DODGERS (STULTS) -132 (5)
Philadelphia (Blanton)
ST. LOUIS (LOHSE) -130 (6)
ANGELS (SAUNDERS) -112 (7)
Oakland (Anderson)
Minnesota (Liriano)
DETROIT (JACKSON) -128 (8)
METS (MAINE) +113 (9)
Atlanta (Vazquez)
Milwaukee (Gallardo)
PITTSBURGH (MAHOLM) +130 (10)
Boston (Lester)
YANKEES (HUGHES) -107 (11)
CLEVELAND (CARMONA) EVEN (12)
Toronto (Tallet)
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MLB PAY PICKS FOR MONDAY PICKS ARE IN ALL CAPS AND RANKED IN ORDER OF CONFIDENCE ( )
Texas (Millwood)
SEATTLE (HERNANDEZ) -145 (1)
White Sox (Colon)
KANSAS CITY (GREINKE) -185 (2)
Baltimore (Eaton)
TAMPA BAY (KAZMIR) -220 (3)
San Francisco (Sanchez)
CUBS (DEMPSTER) -180 (4)
Arizona (Davis)
DODGERS (STULTS) -132 (5)
Philadelphia (Blanton)
ST. LOUIS (LOHSE) -130 (6)
ANGELS (SAUNDERS) -112 (7)
Oakland (Anderson)
Minnesota (Liriano)
DETROIT (JACKSON) -128 (8)
METS (MAINE) +113 (9)
Atlanta (Vazquez)
Milwaukee (Gallardo)
PITTSBURGH (MAHOLM) +130 (10)
Boston (Lester)
YANKEES (HUGHES) -107 (11)
CLEVELAND (CARMONA) EVEN (12)
Toronto (Tallet)
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Al DeMarco
Monday's Play
5 Dime Run Line Release
Chicago Cubs (Dempster) -1 1/2 Runs over San Francisco (Sanchez)
The Cubs are getting healthy and they're finally starting to hit the way everyone expected as the offense keyed a three-game weekend sweep of the Marlins by putting 20 runs on the board. Keying the attack was Derrek Lee, whose grand slam Sunday was his second round-tripper in as many days. The lineup should get an additional boost tonight against San Francisco with the expected return of third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who was batting .352 with three homers and 14 RBI before being sidelined the past week. And Ramirez has been a Giant-killer at Wrigley Field, hitting .348 and driving in seven runs in San Francisco's last six visits to the Windy City.
But Ramirez hasn't been the only Cub feasting on San Fran's pitching at Wrigley. The Giants have dropped five of their last seven in Chicago in large part because of a 5.22 ERA compiled by its pitching staff. And this year's pitchers have also struggled on the road, where the team is off to a 2-7 start, as noted by its 5.79 ERA on the highway.
Has Ryan Dempster struggled in the past against San Francisco? Absolutely, but this play is predicated on Chicago's offense; thus the run line release. And, you might recall Dempster's teammate, Ted Lilly, had always fared poorly against Florida before dominating the Marlins at home over the weekend. Plus, although the Giants just took two-of-three at home versus the Rockies, they managed a total of just five runs in those games against a beleaguered Colorado pitching staff.
Monday's Play
5 Dime Run Line Release
Chicago Cubs (Dempster) -1 1/2 Runs over San Francisco (Sanchez)
The Cubs are getting healthy and they're finally starting to hit the way everyone expected as the offense keyed a three-game weekend sweep of the Marlins by putting 20 runs on the board. Keying the attack was Derrek Lee, whose grand slam Sunday was his second round-tripper in as many days. The lineup should get an additional boost tonight against San Francisco with the expected return of third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who was batting .352 with three homers and 14 RBI before being sidelined the past week. And Ramirez has been a Giant-killer at Wrigley Field, hitting .348 and driving in seven runs in San Francisco's last six visits to the Windy City.
But Ramirez hasn't been the only Cub feasting on San Fran's pitching at Wrigley. The Giants have dropped five of their last seven in Chicago in large part because of a 5.22 ERA compiled by its pitching staff. And this year's pitchers have also struggled on the road, where the team is off to a 2-7 start, as noted by its 5.79 ERA on the highway.
Has Ryan Dempster struggled in the past against San Francisco? Absolutely, but this play is predicated on Chicago's offense; thus the run line release. And, you might recall Dempster's teammate, Ted Lilly, had always fared poorly against Florida before dominating the Marlins at home over the weekend. Plus, although the Giants just took two-of-three at home versus the Rockies, they managed a total of just five runs in those games against a beleaguered Colorado pitching staff.
SportsOddsAndPicks.com
NBA Playoff Second Round Series Best Bet (4-1 in first round)
BOSTON (-115) over Orlando
Many observers are saying that the Celtics near-upset loss to the Bulls in Round 1 exposed the defending champs, but we think just the opposite. While the C’s did struggle at times against the Bulls, they also saw a couple of their young players – most notably Kendrick Perkins, Glen Davis and Rajon Rondo – step to the forefront and prove they can play big roles in their team’s success.
Simply put, we like how the Celtics match up against the Magic. Orlando’s offense is basically just four outside shooters and Dwight Howard. We expect the Celtics’ perimeter defense to hold the Orlando shooters down and Perkins to play smart enough where he stays out of foul trouble and contain Howard, who is still shaky at best from the free throw line. When the Celtics have the ball, look for Ray Allen to have another huge series with the likes of JJ Reddick and Courtney Lee (who will miss Game 1 with a fractured sinus) trying to cover him. And in the end we expect Paul Pierce to will his team to a victory in this series with a big offensive output as well as a defensive shutdown of Hedo Turkoglu, just like he did last year in the finals against Kobe Bryant. The Celts still have more heart and talent than Orlando -- even with Kevin Garnett on the sidelines wearing a $5,000 suit -- and they also own home court advantage.
NBA Playoff Second Round Series Best Bet (4-1 in first round)
BOSTON (-115) over Orlando
Many observers are saying that the Celtics near-upset loss to the Bulls in Round 1 exposed the defending champs, but we think just the opposite. While the C’s did struggle at times against the Bulls, they also saw a couple of their young players – most notably Kendrick Perkins, Glen Davis and Rajon Rondo – step to the forefront and prove they can play big roles in their team’s success.
Simply put, we like how the Celtics match up against the Magic. Orlando’s offense is basically just four outside shooters and Dwight Howard. We expect the Celtics’ perimeter defense to hold the Orlando shooters down and Perkins to play smart enough where he stays out of foul trouble and contain Howard, who is still shaky at best from the free throw line. When the Celtics have the ball, look for Ray Allen to have another huge series with the likes of JJ Reddick and Courtney Lee (who will miss Game 1 with a fractured sinus) trying to cover him. And in the end we expect Paul Pierce to will his team to a victory in this series with a big offensive output as well as a defensive shutdown of Hedo Turkoglu, just like he did last year in the finals against Kobe Bryant. The Celts still have more heart and talent than Orlando -- even with Kevin Garnett on the sidelines wearing a $5,000 suit -- and they also own home court advantage.
worth, Bull is decent in basketball and soccer. LVSP is very average in basketball, I wouldn't follow blindly.The Basher:
WHITE SOX vs ROYALS -180
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 8 PM est
Play: ROYALS -180 (colon & greinke)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 100 DIMES
Result: Pending
ROCKETS vs LAKERS
Over/Under: 193
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 10 PM est
Play: UNDER 193
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....NBA.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
MAGIC vs CELTICS Hide
Over/Under: 188.5
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 8 PM est
Play: UNDER 188.5
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....NBA.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
BREWERS vs PIRATES +125 Hide
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: PIRATES +125 (gallardo & maholm)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager 10 DIMES to win +12.5 DIMES
Result: Pending
REDS vs MARLINS -150 Hide
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: MARLINS-150 (harang & johnson)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
METS vs BRAVES Hide
Over/Under: 8.5
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: OVER 8.5 runs (maine & vazquez)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
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WHITE SOX vs ROYALS -180
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 8 PM est
Play: ROYALS -180 (colon & greinke)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 100 DIMES
Result: Pending
ROCKETS vs LAKERS
Over/Under: 193
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 10 PM est
Play: UNDER 193
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....NBA.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
MAGIC vs CELTICS Hide
Over/Under: 188.5
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 8 PM est
Play: UNDER 188.5
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....NBA.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
BREWERS vs PIRATES +125 Hide
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: PIRATES +125 (gallardo & maholm)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager 10 DIMES to win +12.5 DIMES
Result: Pending
REDS vs MARLINS -150 Hide
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: MARLINS-150 (harang & johnson)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
METS vs BRAVES Hide
Over/Under: 8.5
Event Date: 05/04/2009
Event Time: 7 PM est
Play: OVER 8.5 runs (maine & vazquez)
Score:
Comments: MONDAY.....MLB.....wager to win 10 DIMES
Result: Pending
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BURNS MLB
Baseball (MLB)
UNDER royals/whitesox
Game: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Game Time: 5/4/2009 8:10:00 PM Prediction: under *blue chip
ATLANTA
Game: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Game Time: 5/4/2009 7:10:00 PM Prediction: Atlanta Braves *Divisional Mismatch
WASHINGTON
Game: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals Game Time: 5/4/2009 7:05:00 PM Prediction: Washington Nationals *Personal Favorite
Baseball (MLB)
UNDER royals/whitesox
Game: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Game Time: 5/4/2009 8:10:00 PM Prediction: under *blue chip
ATLANTA
Game: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Game Time: 5/4/2009 7:10:00 PM Prediction: Atlanta Braves *Divisional Mismatch
WASHINGTON
Game: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals Game Time: 5/4/2009 7:05:00 PM Prediction: Washington Nationals *Personal Favorite
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BURNS NBA
Basketball (NBA)
HOUSTON
Game: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Time: 5/4/2009 10:35:00 PM Prediction: Houston Rockets *Annihilator
UNDER orlando/boston
Game: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Game Time: 5/4/2009 8:05:00 PM Prediction: under *Main Event
Basketball (NBA)
HOUSTON
Game: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Time: 5/4/2009 10:35:00 PM Prediction: Houston Rockets *Annihilator
UNDER orlando/boston
Game: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Game Time: 5/4/2009 8:05:00 PM Prediction: under *Main Event
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NSA's Selection
NBA Orlando @ Boston 8:05 PM EST 20* Boston -2.5
MLB Minnesota @ Detroit 7:05 PM EST 20* Detroit -130
NBA Houston @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM EST 10* Lakers -8.5
MLB Boston @ NY Yankees 7:05 PM EST 10* Yankees -115
MLB Texas @ Seattle 10:10 PM EST 10* Seattle -145
MLB White Sox @ Kansas City 8:10 PM EST 10* White Sox +170
NBA Orlando @ Boston 8:05 PM EST 20* Boston -2.5
MLB Minnesota @ Detroit 7:05 PM EST 20* Detroit -130
NBA Houston @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM EST 10* Lakers -8.5
MLB Boston @ NY Yankees 7:05 PM EST 10* Yankees -115
MLB Texas @ Seattle 10:10 PM EST 10* Seattle -145
MLB White Sox @ Kansas City 8:10 PM EST 10* White Sox +170
MAY 4 2009
FRANK PATRON FIRST EVER 50000 UNIT MUST WIN LOCK
FRANK PATRON.
FIRST EVER 50000 UNIT MUST WIN LOCK
LA LAKERS -8
This will not ever be a game. The Lakers have blown this team out at home in the prior two games they played against them plus they won and covered all 4 games in the regular season. They are rested healthy and damn near unbeatable at home and if Houston could lose Game 5 at Portland by 11 they have no shot at staying with LA on the road.
Courtesy of Cork and myself Davis to follow by Cork.
Good Luck everyone !!
FRANK PATRON FIRST EVER 50000 UNIT MUST WIN LOCK
FRANK PATRON.
FIRST EVER 50000 UNIT MUST WIN LOCK
LA LAKERS -8
This will not ever be a game. The Lakers have blown this team out at home in the prior two games they played against them plus they won and covered all 4 games in the regular season. They are rested healthy and damn near unbeatable at home and if Houston could lose Game 5 at Portland by 11 they have no shot at staying with LA on the road.
Courtesy of Cork and myself Davis to follow by Cork.
Good Luck everyone !!
