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Vikings (+3) over SAINTS (ESPN)
Minnesota's ground game is as healthy as ever, with Adrian Peterson gobbling up 420 yards, second best in the NFL. Now it's just a matter of getting Gus Frerotte a few more reps. Actually, Frerotte was pretty solid in his first start for the Vikes, completing 25 of 43 for 266 yards, and if they can cut down on the turnovers (four Sunday), the Purple People should be able to squeeze out a W in the Superdome.
Vikings (+3) over SAINTS (ESPN)
Minnesota's ground game is as healthy as ever, with Adrian Peterson gobbling up 420 yards, second best in the NFL. Now it's just a matter of getting Gus Frerotte a few more reps. Actually, Frerotte was pretty solid in his first start for the Vikes, completing 25 of 43 for 266 yards, and if they can cut down on the turnovers (four Sunday), the Purple People should be able to squeeze out a W in the Superdome.
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Tampa Bay Rays (115)
Mon Oct 6 '08 5:05p
Gavin Floyd had a great breakout season for the Chicago White Sox, but he appeared to break down late in the year before turning in a nice effort in his last start, and Andy Sonnanstine has had success vs. the White Sox this year.
Floyd had just one Quality Start in five starts before his clutch outing vs. the Tigers in the make-up game the day after the regular season was supposed to end, when he allowed just one earned run in six innings.
Keep in mind however that the Tigers were not exactly enthused about playing that contest, as the last thing they wanted to do was extend a very disappointing season by one extra day. Thus, Floyd may have been given a false sense of security coming in to this start, and even with that fine outing, he still has a high 5.00 ERA with a terrible 1.50 WHIP over his last three outings.
Conversely, Sonnanstine has a nice 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his last three starts, and although it is not always pretty, he does almost always give the Rays a chance to win, as they are 20-12 in all of his starts this year. He has enjoyed pitching against the White Sox too, allowing three earned runs or less in three of his four starts against them since last season including a Complete Game three-hit shutout this year.
Finally, the Rays have the far superior bullpen, ranking second in the American League during the regular year with a 3.45 pen ERA, and we look for Sonnanstine and that great pen to bring the White Sox season to an end here.
Rays +115
Tampa Bay Rays (115)
Mon Oct 6 '08 5:05p
Gavin Floyd had a great breakout season for the Chicago White Sox, but he appeared to break down late in the year before turning in a nice effort in his last start, and Andy Sonnanstine has had success vs. the White Sox this year.
Floyd had just one Quality Start in five starts before his clutch outing vs. the Tigers in the make-up game the day after the regular season was supposed to end, when he allowed just one earned run in six innings.
Keep in mind however that the Tigers were not exactly enthused about playing that contest, as the last thing they wanted to do was extend a very disappointing season by one extra day. Thus, Floyd may have been given a false sense of security coming in to this start, and even with that fine outing, he still has a high 5.00 ERA with a terrible 1.50 WHIP over his last three outings.
Conversely, Sonnanstine has a nice 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his last three starts, and although it is not always pretty, he does almost always give the Rays a chance to win, as they are 20-12 in all of his starts this year. He has enjoyed pitching against the White Sox too, allowing three earned runs or less in three of his four starts against them since last season including a Complete Game three-hit shutout this year.
Finally, the Rays have the far superior bullpen, ranking second in the American League during the regular year with a 3.45 pen ERA, and we look for Sonnanstine and that great pen to bring the White Sox season to an end here.
Rays +115
Not really sure why you are posting Bill Gallo. i've met him on several occassions. He is an elderly gentleman who is one of the Greatest sports cartoonists of all times. Bill also is a great boxing writer. as far as his picks...he is required to pick every game for his paper (THE DAILY NEWS)
as part of their sports departments staff picks. he's neither a tout or someone who's picks i would follow
WSP Smooth 44
NFL
NEW ORLEANS -3 ***PLAY OF THE DAY***
NEW ORLEANS OVER 46 -120
I am usually a fan of the dog but tonight I'm going to lay the small number with the Monday night home team. The Saints catch the Vikings in the 2nd game of a B2B road swing and I love going against certain teams in this spot. Additionally, the Saints are coming off a SU/ATS win at home last week and teams in this spot have historically done well going a PERFECT 17-0 SU and ATS since 1990 as a home fave of 3 points or less, winning SU by an average of 14 pts/gm!! When the home team is coming off a SU/ATS home win last week and has another home game on deck those teams are a PERFECT 11-0 SU and ATS since 1990 and won SU by an average of 15 pts/gm. Furthermore, certain MNF non-division home teams are a PERFECT 21-0 SU and ATS since 1983 when they are facing an opponent who is coming off a SU loss of 7 or more points and curshed their opponents by an average of 18 pts/gm and only 3 times did the home team fail to win by more than double digits!! Meanwhile, certain non-division road teams are a PERFECT 0-25 SU and ATS when coming off a SU road loss and playing an opponent off a SU win and those teams lost by an average of more than 14 pts/gm!! If history holds true the Saints should win by 2 TDs or more!! I AM TAKING NEW ORLEANS AS MY PLAY OF THE DAY!!
NFL
NEW ORLEANS -3 ***PLAY OF THE DAY***
NEW ORLEANS OVER 46 -120
I am usually a fan of the dog but tonight I'm going to lay the small number with the Monday night home team. The Saints catch the Vikings in the 2nd game of a B2B road swing and I love going against certain teams in this spot. Additionally, the Saints are coming off a SU/ATS win at home last week and teams in this spot have historically done well going a PERFECT 17-0 SU and ATS since 1990 as a home fave of 3 points or less, winning SU by an average of 14 pts/gm!! When the home team is coming off a SU/ATS home win last week and has another home game on deck those teams are a PERFECT 11-0 SU and ATS since 1990 and won SU by an average of 15 pts/gm. Furthermore, certain MNF non-division home teams are a PERFECT 21-0 SU and ATS since 1983 when they are facing an opponent who is coming off a SU loss of 7 or more points and curshed their opponents by an average of 18 pts/gm and only 3 times did the home team fail to win by more than double digits!! Meanwhile, certain non-division road teams are a PERFECT 0-25 SU and ATS when coming off a SU road loss and playing an opponent off a SU win and those teams lost by an average of more than 14 pts/gm!! If history holds true the Saints should win by 2 TDs or more!! I AM TAKING NEW ORLEANS AS MY PLAY OF THE DAY!!
JB's Computer Plays
Monday, October 6, 2008
Time Game Selections
5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox
(R) Andy Sonnanstine (0-0) vs. (R) Gavin Floyd (0-0) Chicago White Sox -125
8:35 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox
(R) John Lackey (0-1) vs. (L) Jon Lester (1-0) Boston Red Sox -140
Monday, October 6, 2008
Time Game Selections
5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays at Chicago White Sox
(R) Andy Sonnanstine (0-0) vs. (R) Gavin Floyd (0-0) Chicago White Sox -125
8:35 p.m. Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox
(R) John Lackey (0-1) vs. (L) Jon Lester (1-0) Boston Red Sox -140
Johnny Guild
NFL Selections
Monday, October 6th, 2008
Minnesota Vikings (1-3) at New Orleans Saints (2-2)
Louisiana Superdome - New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Record: Minnesota 1-1; New Orleans 2-0
Road Record: Minnesota 0-2; New Orleans 0-2
All-Time Series: Minnesota (19-7 -- 2-0 in playoffs)
Last Meeting: 09/25/05 (Minnesota, 33-16 at Minnesota)
New Orleans has home advantage in a Monday night clash, but hasn’t been lucrative with a record of 1-7 straight-up and 2-6 against the spread in Monday night games. However, the Saints offense led by quarterback Drew Brees, who is presently the league's top quarterback, should be able to score easily against the Vikings miserable defense. I do believe this will be a close battle and New Orleans will have their hands full stopping running back Adrian Peterson. But, without any hesitation I will back the Saints with Drew Brees then the Vikings’ with Gus Frerotte at the helm. In all probability, Brees and his crew will put on a show tonight in the Superdome. This is definitely not a smart contest to lay a wager, but its Monday night Football. Go easy!
New Orleans Saints
NFL Selections
Monday, October 6th, 2008
Minnesota Vikings (1-3) at New Orleans Saints (2-2)
Louisiana Superdome - New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Record: Minnesota 1-1; New Orleans 2-0
Road Record: Minnesota 0-2; New Orleans 0-2
All-Time Series: Minnesota (19-7 -- 2-0 in playoffs)
Last Meeting: 09/25/05 (Minnesota, 33-16 at Minnesota)
New Orleans has home advantage in a Monday night clash, but hasn’t been lucrative with a record of 1-7 straight-up and 2-6 against the spread in Monday night games. However, the Saints offense led by quarterback Drew Brees, who is presently the league's top quarterback, should be able to score easily against the Vikings miserable defense. I do believe this will be a close battle and New Orleans will have their hands full stopping running back Adrian Peterson. But, without any hesitation I will back the Saints with Drew Brees then the Vikings’ with Gus Frerotte at the helm. In all probability, Brees and his crew will put on a show tonight in the Superdome. This is definitely not a smart contest to lay a wager, but its Monday night Football. Go easy!
New Orleans Saints
Mr A's
Monday, October 6th, 2008 5:05 PM EST.
Tampa Bay Rays (99-66) at Chicago White Sox (90-76)
(R) Andy Sonnanstine (13-9, 438 ERA) vs. (R) Gavin Floyd (17-8, 384 ERA)
The Rays have won seven of the last 9 meetings, but are just 1-4 in their last 5 road games and 6-15 in the last 21 in Chicago. Chicago will send Gavin Floyd to the mound. The right-hander has never faced Tampa Bay, but has performed well at U.S. Cellular Field, 10-3 at home this year and the White Sox are 10-4 in his last 14 starts. Tampa Bay counters with Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays are 2-6 in the right-hander’s last 8 starts away from home. Sonnanstine is 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA in four career starts against the Sox.
Take the White Sox at home to even the series at 2-2 and back to Tropicana Field for a Game 5.
Chicago White Sox -125
Monday, October 6th, 2008 5:05 PM EST.
Tampa Bay Rays (99-66) at Chicago White Sox (90-76)
(R) Andy Sonnanstine (13-9, 438 ERA) vs. (R) Gavin Floyd (17-8, 384 ERA)
The Rays have won seven of the last 9 meetings, but are just 1-4 in their last 5 road games and 6-15 in the last 21 in Chicago. Chicago will send Gavin Floyd to the mound. The right-hander has never faced Tampa Bay, but has performed well at U.S. Cellular Field, 10-3 at home this year and the White Sox are 10-4 in his last 14 starts. Tampa Bay counters with Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays are 2-6 in the right-hander’s last 8 starts away from home. Sonnanstine is 1-0 with a 2.96 ERA in four career starts against the Sox.
Take the White Sox at home to even the series at 2-2 and back to Tropicana Field for a Game 5.
Chicago White Sox -125
Indian Cowboy
I am passing on the Card Today, but I do have my Research Posted for Both ballgames today. Hopefully you find it useful and it helps you make better wagers. gl.
Vikings vs. New Orleans
Any time there is 70% + of the public on a team, it is reason to be wary. But, Vegas is not getting off this line. So, the question begs, why is this line so low? Well, one reason could be that Colston is still out. The other reason is that Ferrotte is now listed for probable for this game and given his presences, this Vikings team is solid. Remember, the line opened up at 46 and the total has gone up and the line opened up at -4 for the Saints and has actually come down. In fact, in some off-shore books, the line opened up at 45.5 and has gone up. Of course, the line could have gone up because over 65% of the public is on the over as well. So, the biggest burial would happen in this game if the game goes under and the Vikings. The Vikings come off a tough loss on the road to the Titans and they look to bounce-back here. Let's just put it this way, I wouldn't be surprised to see this game go for the Vikings with Ferrotte - with Tavaris Jackson, it will go the Saints. But, I like the Ferrotte a decent amount and remember the Titans are solid so that loss shouldn't look as bad as the score displays for the Vikings. As per me, no lean one way or the other, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a Vikings win here. I'm just staying away from the massive public favorite. Although, typically such a short line does indicate that a over is likely to take place.
I am passing on the Card Today, but I do have my Research Posted for Both ballgames today. Hopefully you find it useful and it helps you make better wagers. gl.
Vikings vs. New Orleans
Any time there is 70% + of the public on a team, it is reason to be wary. But, Vegas is not getting off this line. So, the question begs, why is this line so low? Well, one reason could be that Colston is still out. The other reason is that Ferrotte is now listed for probable for this game and given his presences, this Vikings team is solid. Remember, the line opened up at 46 and the total has gone up and the line opened up at -4 for the Saints and has actually come down. In fact, in some off-shore books, the line opened up at 45.5 and has gone up. Of course, the line could have gone up because over 65% of the public is on the over as well. So, the biggest burial would happen in this game if the game goes under and the Vikings. The Vikings come off a tough loss on the road to the Titans and they look to bounce-back here. Let's just put it this way, I wouldn't be surprised to see this game go for the Vikings with Ferrotte - with Tavaris Jackson, it will go the Saints. But, I like the Ferrotte a decent amount and remember the Titans are solid so that loss shouldn't look as bad as the score displays for the Vikings. As per me, no lean one way or the other, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a Vikings win here. I'm just staying away from the massive public favorite. Although, typically such a short line does indicate that a over is likely to take place.
Vegas Informer
*** Free Monday Trend Play ***
Take #432 New Orleans -3 1/2 over Minnesota. (NFL)
Minnesota has been horrible against the spread and in their last 7 games the Vikings have covered only one game. The favorite in this series is 4-1 ATS and lately New Orleans have played good ball on the Monday Night stage.
*** Free Monday Trend Play ***
Take #432 New Orleans -3 1/2 over Minnesota. (NFL)
Minnesota has been horrible against the spread and in their last 7 games the Vikings have covered only one game. The favorite in this series is 4-1 ATS and lately New Orleans have played good ball on the Monday Night stage.
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He went 6-3 ATS and 4-4 O/U last night
NFL ATS:
New Orleans Saints -3
NFL Total:
Minnesota Vikings/New Orleans Saints Over 46.5
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He went 6-3 ATS and 4-4 O/U last night
NFL ATS:
New Orleans Saints -3
NFL Total:
Minnesota Vikings/New Orleans Saints Over 46.5
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