DAVE COKIN
MLB
Matchup: Washington at N.Y. Mets
Listed pitchers must go: (R) ATILANO, L vs. (R) MAINE, J
Play: N.Y. Mets (ML -147)
There's no way to consider Mets righty John Maine as reliable for any lengthy stretch of time. But we've seen several short bursts of excellence from Maine and the idea is to back him when he's hot and stay on him till he goes cold. I see Maine having a very good shot at putting together a third straight solid outing tonight as he faces Washington. Maine has sturdy career numbers against this team, and the Mets have been playing very well at home. Their loss to the Giants on Sunday snapped a nine-game home winning streak. I also like the hosts to knock around Nationals rookie Atilano, who is not a particularly well regarded prospect. After two good performances, Atilano was raked in his last start and my guess is that he won't be with the big club much longer, likely lasting only until the call to Strasburg gets made. This is a big number for me, but I like the spot and I'll play the Mets to win tonight.
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Matchup: Philadelphia at Colorado
Listed pitchers must go: (R) KENDRICK, K vs. (L) SMITH, G
Play: Philadelphia (ML +101)
The Phillies are not as daunting offensively against lefties, but I don't see Greg Smith being dominant against this lineup. Smith's splits are not all that much stronger against lefty hitters, and his recurring control issues could figure here against a patient Philly lineup. The Rockies are a bit shorthanded for this contest. Carlos Gonzalez is away from the team due to a death in his family, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's status is in doubt with his knee banged up. Kyle Kendrick has been working hard trying to add a splitter to his repertoire and he seems to be getting the hang of it to some extent. Colorado is very tough at home, but with perhaps two of the Rockies best offensive performers missing this game, I can't see them as even small chalk against the two-time defending NL Champs. I'll side with the visiting Phillies to get the money tonight.
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DAVE COKIN
NBA
Matchup: L.A. Lakers at Utah
Play: L.A. Lakers (ML +130)
I had the Suns on the money line Sunday in the NBA, and my thinking is precisely the same for tonight's Game Four clash between the Lakers and Jazz. I don't see the spread coming into play in this contest. If the Lakers relax and the Jazz come out firing, Utah will probably get an easy win. But more likely, the Lakers are going to want to make sure they don't have to go back to LA for another game, thus getting them almost the same amount of rest as the Suns are going to enjoy after polishing off San Antonio. It's also notable that the Lakers simply have this team's number, and after losing a real heartbreaker on Saturday night, this is not a good spot for the Jazz. It's a game I expect the Lakers to win, and I'm therefore going to go for the better odds by backing them on the money line.
MLB
Matchup: Washington at N.Y. Mets
Listed pitchers must go: (R) ATILANO, L vs. (R) MAINE, J
Play: N.Y. Mets (ML -147)
There's no way to consider Mets righty John Maine as reliable for any lengthy stretch of time. But we've seen several short bursts of excellence from Maine and the idea is to back him when he's hot and stay on him till he goes cold. I see Maine having a very good shot at putting together a third straight solid outing tonight as he faces Washington. Maine has sturdy career numbers against this team, and the Mets have been playing very well at home. Their loss to the Giants on Sunday snapped a nine-game home winning streak. I also like the hosts to knock around Nationals rookie Atilano, who is not a particularly well regarded prospect. After two good performances, Atilano was raked in his last start and my guess is that he won't be with the big club much longer, likely lasting only until the call to Strasburg gets made. This is a big number for me, but I like the spot and I'll play the Mets to win tonight.
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Matchup: Philadelphia at Colorado
Listed pitchers must go: (R) KENDRICK, K vs. (L) SMITH, G
Play: Philadelphia (ML +101)
The Phillies are not as daunting offensively against lefties, but I don't see Greg Smith being dominant against this lineup. Smith's splits are not all that much stronger against lefty hitters, and his recurring control issues could figure here against a patient Philly lineup. The Rockies are a bit shorthanded for this contest. Carlos Gonzalez is away from the team due to a death in his family, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's status is in doubt with his knee banged up. Kyle Kendrick has been working hard trying to add a splitter to his repertoire and he seems to be getting the hang of it to some extent. Colorado is very tough at home, but with perhaps two of the Rockies best offensive performers missing this game, I can't see them as even small chalk against the two-time defending NL Champs. I'll side with the visiting Phillies to get the money tonight.
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DAVE COKIN
NBA
Matchup: L.A. Lakers at Utah
Play: L.A. Lakers (ML +130)
I had the Suns on the money line Sunday in the NBA, and my thinking is precisely the same for tonight's Game Four clash between the Lakers and Jazz. I don't see the spread coming into play in this contest. If the Lakers relax and the Jazz come out firing, Utah will probably get an easy win. But more likely, the Lakers are going to want to make sure they don't have to go back to LA for another game, thus getting them almost the same amount of rest as the Suns are going to enjoy after polishing off San Antonio. It's also notable that the Lakers simply have this team's number, and after losing a real heartbreaker on Saturday night, this is not a good spot for the Jazz. It's a game I expect the Lakers to win, and I'm therefore going to go for the better odds by backing them on the money line.
JAMES PATRICK SPORTS
Match-up: Orlando at Atlanta
Play: Orlando (-5.5 -110)
Magic vs. Hawks 8:00 p.m. est. TNT (Orlando leads series 3-0)
If you've been watching this Eastern Conference Semi-Final you are asking the same question as most, "How on earth did the Atlanta Hawks ever win (53) games this season". When matched-up against the elite teams of the NBA in the Eastern Conference, (Cleveland, Boston and Orlando), the Hawks are (13-32) in the past (3) seasons. One of the reasons is that they don't play have a deep bench and that is a problem that has reared it's head in this series. Atlanta is overmatched trying to contend with the East's best Big Man and one of the top three point shooting teams in the NBA. Atlanta hasn't had much success with Orlando, losing (5) of (6) on their home court and (9) of the past (10) meetings overall ATS. Magic are on fire and look like a team that wants to show they can dominate with a (19-6-1) ATS run to end the season. The Magicians work their Magic and await their next opponent back at home in the "Magic Kingdom"
3* #729 Orlando Magic
Match-up: Orlando at Atlanta
Play: Orlando (-5.5 -110)
Magic vs. Hawks 8:00 p.m. est. TNT (Orlando leads series 3-0)
If you've been watching this Eastern Conference Semi-Final you are asking the same question as most, "How on earth did the Atlanta Hawks ever win (53) games this season". When matched-up against the elite teams of the NBA in the Eastern Conference, (Cleveland, Boston and Orlando), the Hawks are (13-32) in the past (3) seasons. One of the reasons is that they don't play have a deep bench and that is a problem that has reared it's head in this series. Atlanta is overmatched trying to contend with the East's best Big Man and one of the top three point shooting teams in the NBA. Atlanta hasn't had much success with Orlando, losing (5) of (6) on their home court and (9) of the past (10) meetings overall ATS. Magic are on fire and look like a team that wants to show they can dominate with a (19-6-1) ATS run to end the season. The Magicians work their Magic and await their next opponent back at home in the "Magic Kingdom"
3* #729 Orlando Magic
JAMES PATRICK SPORTS
Match-up: Orlando at Atlanta
Play: Orlando (-5.5 -110)
Magic vs. Hawks 8:00 p.m. est. TNT (Orlando leads series 3-0)
If you've been watching this Eastern Conference Semi-Final you are asking the same question as most, "How on earth did the Atlanta Hawks ever win (53) games this season". When matched-up against the elite teams of the NBA in the Eastern Conference, (Cleveland, Boston and Orlando), the Hawks are (13-32) in the past (3) seasons. One of the reasons is that they don't play have a deep bench and that is a problem that has reared it's head in this series. Atlanta is overmatched trying to contend with the East's best Big Man and one of the top three point shooting teams in the NBA. Atlanta hasn't had much success with Orlando, losing (5) of (6) on their home court and (9) of the past (10) meetings overall ATS. Magic are on fire and look like a team that wants to show they can dominate with a (19-6-1) ATS run to end the season. The Magicians work their Magic and await their next opponent back at home in the "Magic Kingdom"
3* #729 Orlando Magic
Match-up: Orlando at Atlanta
Play: Orlando (-5.5 -110)
Magic vs. Hawks 8:00 p.m. est. TNT (Orlando leads series 3-0)
If you've been watching this Eastern Conference Semi-Final you are asking the same question as most, "How on earth did the Atlanta Hawks ever win (53) games this season". When matched-up against the elite teams of the NBA in the Eastern Conference, (Cleveland, Boston and Orlando), the Hawks are (13-32) in the past (3) seasons. One of the reasons is that they don't play have a deep bench and that is a problem that has reared it's head in this series. Atlanta is overmatched trying to contend with the East's best Big Man and one of the top three point shooting teams in the NBA. Atlanta hasn't had much success with Orlando, losing (5) of (6) on their home court and (9) of the past (10) meetings overall ATS. Magic are on fire and look like a team that wants to show they can dominate with a (19-6-1) ATS run to end the season. The Magicians work their Magic and await their next opponent back at home in the "Magic Kingdom"
3* #729 Orlando Magic
Well put, he's been minus in bases all year, at one point he was up 1unit and some change. I think those stats may be wrong so I went to their site and copied their tracking report and cut out the other sports and just put MLB (this was posted over the weekend so I'm sure it don't include sunday's or yesterday's plays):
HANDICAPPERS PARADISE 2010 Weekly Tracking Update
Tracking Capper: Deano
Season Results
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MLB PREMIUM RECORD
2* 11-8 (-2.50)
5* 4-3 (+1.80)
8* 3-4 (-13.84)
10* 0-0 (+0.00)
Units: -14.54 Units
Rated: -12.04 Units
Last Week: -34.00
This Week: -12.04
+/- Index: +21.96
Pending:
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Looks like you were pretty accurate, is this where you got your numbers too??? Hopefully he finishes with a decent return this year in bases. If not, then I think I am just going to follow him in just football and hoops cuz those he has been money for the past 3 years. I still got by fingers crossed but it's going to be long year. I hope that info helps so we have an accurate stand point on his progress.
The 17-7 Run is including hoops I'm sure
BOB BALFE
Utah Jazz -2.5
The Jazz are one of the best home teams in the NBA and this 3-0 Laker lead should actually be a lot closer (especially compared to the Orlando-Atlanta series). Utah has a lot of good players and a great coach who will not allow them to lay down tonight. Look for the Jazz to win in virtually every category (particularly in the free-throw battle) and force a Game 5 back in Los Angeles. As always, Deron Williams is arguably the best point guard left in the playoffs and is the key to the success of the Jazz. He will lead them to a convincing victory tonight. Take Utah.
New York Mets -155
John Maine is starting to heat up and is the better pitcher in this matchup. The Mets have proven early in the season that they are for real and a viable contender in the NL East. They have a more potent offense and are playing some great baseball, especially at home. Take the Mets in an easy win.
Utah Jazz -2.5
The Jazz are one of the best home teams in the NBA and this 3-0 Laker lead should actually be a lot closer (especially compared to the Orlando-Atlanta series). Utah has a lot of good players and a great coach who will not allow them to lay down tonight. Look for the Jazz to win in virtually every category (particularly in the free-throw battle) and force a Game 5 back in Los Angeles. As always, Deron Williams is arguably the best point guard left in the playoffs and is the key to the success of the Jazz. He will lead them to a convincing victory tonight. Take Utah.
New York Mets -155
John Maine is starting to heat up and is the better pitcher in this matchup. The Mets have proven early in the season that they are for real and a viable contender in the NL East. They have a more potent offense and are playing some great baseball, especially at home. Take the Mets in an easy win.
JR ODonnell | MLB Money Line Mon, 05/10/10 - 10:05 PM ƒŠ
triple-dime bet 968 ANA (+130) Sportbet vs 967 TAM
Analysis:
Jr. O is on the live dog here in the Los Angeles Angels & Pinero + 130
Let's break this baby down:
Jr. O is on a perfect 3-0 100% MLB 3* ROLL as last night's MLB bomb was the Boston Redsox and Jon Lester taking out the Yankees @ home 9-3. Let's roll with the Angels tonight who are just as strong a play gang. The Los Angeles Angels have dominated the recently poor Tampa Bay Rays, looking at yesterday's perfect game being thrown against them. We feel that the betting public will be lining up '2' fisted on Tampa Bay & M. Garza. M Garza is 0-1 with a 6.50 ERA in three starts vs the Angels and was bombed last outing. We also note that the Angels are 5-1 the last 6 @ home and own 23 wins out of 27 vs. the Mighty Rays at home, they are averaging 6 runs and hitting close to .320 in that span, that's Jr O power boys .
Play the Angels + 130 as a Niƒce Dog here boys.
Kaboooooooooom
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triple-dime bet 968 ANA (+130) Sportbet vs 967 TAM
Analysis:
Jr. O is on the live dog here in the Los Angeles Angels & Pinero + 130
Let's break this baby down:
Jr. O is on a perfect 3-0 100% MLB 3* ROLL as last night's MLB bomb was the Boston Redsox and Jon Lester taking out the Yankees @ home 9-3. Let's roll with the Angels tonight who are just as strong a play gang. The Los Angeles Angels have dominated the recently poor Tampa Bay Rays, looking at yesterday's perfect game being thrown against them. We feel that the betting public will be lining up '2' fisted on Tampa Bay & M. Garza. M Garza is 0-1 with a 6.50 ERA in three starts vs the Angels and was bombed last outing. We also note that the Angels are 5-1 the last 6 @ home and own 23 wins out of 27 vs. the Mighty Rays at home, they are averaging 6 runs and hitting close to .320 in that span, that's Jr O power boys .
Play the Angels + 130 as a Niƒce Dog here boys.
Kaboooooooooom
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