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Marc Lawrence
Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers open a three game visit with the Astros in Houston Monday evening where Clayton Kershaw matches serves with Bud Norris. Kershaw enters the contest in solid KW form with six walks and 25 strikeouts in his last three starts while owning a 2.92 ERA away from home this season. With Norris just 2-7 in his career team starts in May, and Kershaw 13-5 in his career team starts in May, look for the Dodgers to gain the first leg of this series here tonight. We recommend a 1-unit play on Los Angeles.
David Chan
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Houston Astros
PICK: Los Angeles Dodgers
I bet value where I see it and after the Astros broke out of their funk with a win in Toronto on Sunday, I expect Houston to drop back down into mediocrity and for the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw to come away with a convincing victory.
Kershaw is 5-3 this year with a 3.09 ERA.
He is coming off a forgettable outing in which he surrendered seven hits and four runs over five frames of work in an 8-5 loss to San Francisco on Wednesday night.
Kershaw received the "no-decision", but had six K's and just one walk.
Previous to that he had thrown 26 1/3's of consecutive scoreless innings vs. the Giants.
It was the most runs allowed in his last four starts and surpassed his total from his previous three combined.
Kershaw is second in the NL with 70 K's.
Kershaw will be opposed by Bud Norris (2-3, 3.93 ERA).
Norris gave up five runs and seven hits in just five frames of work during his teams 5-1 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday night.
It was his shortest outing of the year.
The Astros had lost four straight before beating the Jays yesterday; I expect a "letdown" here and in my opinion, Kershaw is the stronger starter; all signs point to a comfortable Dodgers victory!
Nick Parsons
Reds @ Phillies
PICK: Under 7
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the "under":
Coming into Sunday the Reds are 25-22; 15-11 at home and 10-11 on the road.
They've seen the total go "under" the number in just 18 of 45 this year (with two "pushes").
Bronson Arroyo gets the start for the Reds; Arroyo is coming off an outing to forget in which he gave up five runs and seven hits over seven innings of work in last Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
Arroyo has gone 0-2 over his last four outings while surrendering 14 runs over 27 1/3's innings.
In the other dugout: Coming into Sunday the Phillies are 28-18; 16-9 at home and 12-9 on the road.
Philadelphia has seen the total go "under" the number in 24 of 42 this year (with four "pushes"), including in 12 of 22 in front of the home town crowd.
Cole Hamels gets the start for the Phillies; Hamels went eight innings his last time out and gave up just one run while scattering five hits in last Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Colorado.
Hamels is 5-2 with a 2.92 ERA over his 61 2/3's innings of work so far this year.
Bottom line: To say Hamels "owns" the Reds would be a HUGE understatement; in seven career starts he's a perfect 6-0 with a minuscule 1.07 ERA.
Despite his recent struggles, Arroyo is still 3-4 with a respectable 4.11 ERA.
Expect these starters to throw deep into this contest and as a result, the prudent wager is on the "under"!
Marc Lawrence
Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers open a three game visit with the Astros in Houston Monday evening where Clayton Kershaw matches serves with Bud Norris. Kershaw enters the contest in solid KW form with six walks and 25 strikeouts in his last three starts while owning a 2.92 ERA away from home this season. With Norris just 2-7 in his career team starts in May, and Kershaw 13-5 in his career team starts in May, look for the Dodgers to gain the first leg of this series here tonight. We recommend a 1-unit play on Los Angeles.
David Chan
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Houston Astros
PICK: Los Angeles Dodgers
I bet value where I see it and after the Astros broke out of their funk with a win in Toronto on Sunday, I expect Houston to drop back down into mediocrity and for the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw to come away with a convincing victory.
Kershaw is 5-3 this year with a 3.09 ERA.
He is coming off a forgettable outing in which he surrendered seven hits and four runs over five frames of work in an 8-5 loss to San Francisco on Wednesday night.
Kershaw received the "no-decision", but had six K's and just one walk.
Previous to that he had thrown 26 1/3's of consecutive scoreless innings vs. the Giants.
It was the most runs allowed in his last four starts and surpassed his total from his previous three combined.
Kershaw is second in the NL with 70 K's.
Kershaw will be opposed by Bud Norris (2-3, 3.93 ERA).
Norris gave up five runs and seven hits in just five frames of work during his teams 5-1 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday night.
It was his shortest outing of the year.
The Astros had lost four straight before beating the Jays yesterday; I expect a "letdown" here and in my opinion, Kershaw is the stronger starter; all signs point to a comfortable Dodgers victory!
Nick Parsons
Reds @ Phillies
PICK: Under 7
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the "under":
Coming into Sunday the Reds are 25-22; 15-11 at home and 10-11 on the road.
They've seen the total go "under" the number in just 18 of 45 this year (with two "pushes").
Bronson Arroyo gets the start for the Reds; Arroyo is coming off an outing to forget in which he gave up five runs and seven hits over seven innings of work in last Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
Arroyo has gone 0-2 over his last four outings while surrendering 14 runs over 27 1/3's innings.
In the other dugout: Coming into Sunday the Phillies are 28-18; 16-9 at home and 12-9 on the road.
Philadelphia has seen the total go "under" the number in 24 of 42 this year (with four "pushes"), including in 12 of 22 in front of the home town crowd.
Cole Hamels gets the start for the Phillies; Hamels went eight innings his last time out and gave up just one run while scattering five hits in last Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Colorado.
Hamels is 5-2 with a 2.92 ERA over his 61 2/3's innings of work so far this year.
Bottom line: To say Hamels "owns" the Reds would be a HUGE understatement; in seven career starts he's a perfect 6-0 with a minuscule 1.07 ERA.
Despite his recent struggles, Arroyo is still 3-4 with a respectable 4.11 ERA.
Expect these starters to throw deep into this contest and as a result, the prudent wager is on the "under"!
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Monday 25-2 Triple Angle NBA Power Play has 2 Big Systems that apply. MLB Top Tier totals system with 7 Totals Angles. Two Big Plays to start the week. Sunday MLB and NBA Split out. Free MLB System Below.
On Monday the free MLB System Play is on the St. Louis Cardinals. Game 957 at 10:05 eastern. The Cards fit a nice system here that plays on road favorites off a road favored win if they scored 5 or more runs with 10+ men left on base, vs an opponent off a home dog loss, scoring 2 or less runs with 4 or less men left on base. The Cardinals are a scoring machine on the road averaging over 6 runs per game. The Padres have lost 21 of 29 at night and are a poor hitting team. Tonight they take on K. Lohse who an excellent 2.17 era. Lohse opposes D. Mosely who has really struggled with a 8.79 era over his last 3 starts. Look for the Cardinals to take the Opener here tonight. On Monday I have a 25-2 NBA Triple Angle side that also has 2 solid Power systems and an MLB Top Tier Totals System play with 7 Big Totals Angles. Start the week right with this Solid Monday Card. I will have an additional Bonus Play on tonights radio show. Listen online at 88.9 wsia.fm at 8:05 eastern. For the Bonus Play take the Cardinals. GC
Monday 25-2 Triple Angle NBA Power Play has 2 Big Systems that apply. MLB Top Tier totals system with 7 Totals Angles. Two Big Plays to start the week. Sunday MLB and NBA Split out. Free MLB System Below.
On Monday the free MLB System Play is on the St. Louis Cardinals. Game 957 at 10:05 eastern. The Cards fit a nice system here that plays on road favorites off a road favored win if they scored 5 or more runs with 10+ men left on base, vs an opponent off a home dog loss, scoring 2 or less runs with 4 or less men left on base. The Cardinals are a scoring machine on the road averaging over 6 runs per game. The Padres have lost 21 of 29 at night and are a poor hitting team. Tonight they take on K. Lohse who an excellent 2.17 era. Lohse opposes D. Mosely who has really struggled with a 8.79 era over his last 3 starts. Look for the Cardinals to take the Opener here tonight. On Monday I have a 25-2 NBA Triple Angle side that also has 2 solid Power systems and an MLB Top Tier Totals System play with 7 Big Totals Angles. Start the week right with this Solid Monday Card. I will have an additional Bonus Play on tonights radio show. Listen online at 88.9 wsia.fm at 8:05 eastern. For the Bonus Play take the Cardinals. GC
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MLB Baseball Monday
Play Los Angeles Angels (-190) over Oakland (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 10:10 PM EST
Los Angeles pitcher, Jered Weaver has won 6 of the last 7 home games when the total posted is 7 runs or less and he has an ERA of 1.99 at home this season. Oakland has lost 5 consecutive games and pitcher, Josh Outman has lost 6 of the last 7 games vs. division opponents.
Play Milwaukee (-160) over Washington (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 8:10 PM EST
Milwaukee has won 26 of the last 32 games as a home favorite of -150 to -200 and pitcher, Yovani Gallardo is 3-0 over the last three starts with an ERA of 1.80.
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Play Philadelphia (-165) over Cincinnati (Bonus)
MLB Baseball Monday
Play Los Angeles Angels (-190) over Oakland (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 10:10 PM EST
Los Angeles pitcher, Jered Weaver has won 6 of the last 7 home games when the total posted is 7 runs or less and he has an ERA of 1.99 at home this season. Oakland has lost 5 consecutive games and pitcher, Josh Outman has lost 6 of the last 7 games vs. division opponents.
Play Milwaukee (-160) over Washington (Top Play of the Day)
Starts at 8:10 PM EST
Milwaukee has won 26 of the last 32 games as a home favorite of -150 to -200 and pitcher, Yovani Gallardo is 3-0 over the last three starts with an ERA of 1.80.
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Play Philadelphia (-165) over Cincinnati (Bonus)
Moneyline king
Sport: MLB
Date: May 23, 2011 7:05pm ET
Game: Boston Red Sox @ Cleveland Indians
Pick: Cleveland Indians +1.5 (-148)
Units: Risk 4.44 units to win 3
Sport: NBA
Date: May 23, 2011 9:00pm ET
Game: Dallas Mavericks @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Pick: Dallas Mavericks (+4)
Units: Risk 3.3 units to win 3
Sport: MLB
Date: May 23, 2011 7:05pm ET
Game: Boston Red Sox @ Cleveland Indians
Pick: Cleveland Indians +1.5 (-148)
Units: Risk 4.44 units to win 3
Sport: NBA
Date: May 23, 2011 9:00pm ET
Game: Dallas Mavericks @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Pick: Dallas Mavericks (+4)
Units: Risk 3.3 units to win 3
