Service Plays Monday 5/3/10

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Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons

SAN ANTONIO SPURS +4.5

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the visitors:

“We’re going to gear it up again,” the Spurs’ Tim Duncan said, “and I know people remember what went on in series past and all the battles we had. We’re looking forward to another great one.”

George Hill and Richard Jefferson have stepped up their game during the playoffs and I believe will be the difference in the outcome of this contest.

Of course the combination of Tony Parker, Manu Ginobli and Tim Duncan is as opposing as ever.

Keep in mind that San Antonio is 21-13 ATS this year after a win by 10 points or more; also 6-5 ATS as a road dog of 3 1/2 to 6 points.

On the other side of the court: As Steve Nash goes, so go the Suns; I believe that San Antonio will do an effective job of blanketing the aging super star though and disrupting the flow of this game.

Phoenix is in fact a poor 3-4 ATS when playing three or more days of rest.

Bottom line: I expect the Spurs to focus their attention on Nash and for their quicker guards to get out and run and push the ball; when that happens, expect Duncan and Ginobli to start getting better and better looks; look for SAN ANTONIO to improve to 4-2 ATS in the post-season and for the Suns to fall to 5-5 ATS off an upset win as an underdog!

*7* SPURS.[/FONT]

 

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Andre Gomes

PHOENIX SUNS -3.5

 

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Bob Balfe

PHOENIX SUNS -4

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Although the Spurs were incredibly impressive against Dallas in the first round and own the Suns historically in the postseason, their season is over. They have no shot to beat the Suns without home-court advantage. Nash and Parker will essentially cancel each other out but the key to this series will be Amare. Look for the Suns to run the Spurs out of the building tonight in a double digit victory. Take Phoenix. [/FONT]

 

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Lenny Del Genio

ANAHEIM ANGELS +145

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Two struggling club open a 4-game series tonight in Boston. Both clubs are under .500 on the season and both are riding 3-game losing streaks. The Red Sox were embarrassed by the lowly O’s, while the Angels were losing at Detroit. Saunders gets the nod tonight for the Angels and he’s been pitching so-so on the season. However, he’s had very good success against the Red Sox posting a 7-2 team start record with a very respectable 3.56 ERA in those 9 starts. Boston sends out Buchholz and he’s been Boston’s best pitcher on the season posting a 2.19 ERA. However, he’s struggled against the Angels with a 1-3 team start record and lofty 5.73 ERA. The Red Sox have been time money burners this season as mid ranged favorites posting a 5-12 record when favored by $125-175. Meanwhile, Saunders has been a great pitcher to play on when his team is off a loss posting a 27-12 team start record. The Angels are 17-8 here in Boston the last three seasons and we think they can steal this first game of the series. Play on LA Angels.[/FONT]

 

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Evan Altemus

Cardinals/Phillies UNDER 9.5

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]These are two of the best hitting teams in the National League, but I feel that this game is a great chance to take advantage of an over inflated total. First, Joe Blanton will be making his first start since coming off of the disabled list. As a result, he’ll come out focused and well rested against a tough opponent. He has also pitched very well against Albert Pujols, who has only gone 1 for 8 against Blanton. Meanwhile, St. Louis sends lefty starter Jaime Garcia to the mound, who has been excellent since joining the rotation. Teams are not familiar with his stuff, and he has posted an excellent strikeout to walk ratio this season. It is also significant that this total is at 9.5 instead of 9, meaning that the game can end 5-4 and still cash. St. Louis, despite having a good offense, is 8-16-1 to the over/under this season. That is because they have excellent pitching, both starters and the bullpen. Philadelphia has a decent bullpen also. I like taking the under here in the first game of this series, especially with the game being played on Monday. Look for this game to fall under the total.

3 UNIT SELECTION UNDER.[/FONT]

 

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Tony George

PHOENIX SUNS -4

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just a brutal series for the Spurs against hated rival Dallas, and a good scheduling spot for the Suns at home here they shoot better, play better defense, and have a strong homecourt. Getting Steve Nash well rested after sitting out practice with a sore hip the past 2 days is all good, and the frontcourt of the Suns will be more of an issue for Spurs than Dallas was, who never push it in the middle. The Suns won both games at home this year against the Spurs by double digits, and while I do not expect a blowout, I expect a 6-8 point win at home for the Suns tonight, who are determined to get over on the Spurs tis year, a team who has knocked them out f contention in the post season many times.

Play 1 Unit on the Suns.[/FONT]

 

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Mike Lineback

Spurs/Suns OVER 203.5

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Great line value IMO. Believe Phoenix will be able to control tempo at home, and both teams' can score in bunches. Teams' combined for 220, 223 & 213 points in three regular season meetings. Take the Over.[/FONT]

 

[Pepi]

Moneylineking

Reds -122
Reds -1.5
Red Sox -158
Red Sox -1.5
Astros +101
White Sox -168
WhiteSox -1.5
Oakland-124
Oakland-1.5

This is wierd... does he post like this often CPAW? Or do you not know

Thanks

not sure Pepi never noticed to be honest. cpaw

 

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SuperSportsGroup MLB

Toronto v. Cleveland 7:05pm
PICK: UNDER 8.5 Game +105 (9*) Best bet of the day
PICK: Jays ML +107 (6*)

KC v. Chicago 8:10pm
PICK: OVER 9.5 Game +105 (8*)
PICK: Royals ML +163 (6*)

3 Team parlay for 1* pays 8.6*
Padres ML +136
Oakland ML -130
Angels ML +145

 

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MR A


New York Yankees -320


Cleveland Cavaliers -6½
Phoenix Suns -4

 

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GINA

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Monday, May 3nd, 2010 7:10 p.m. est.
New York Mets (14-11) at Cincinnati Reds (12-13)
(L) Oliver Perez (0-2) vs. (R) Mike Leake (2-0)


New York has won five of the last 7 meetings versus Cincinnati. However, Reds' rookie Mike Leake has pitched outstanding, while Mets' veteran Oliver Perez is struggling. Go with the Reds with rookie Leake on the hill.

New York's lefthander Oliver Perez is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA in his last three starts and is 9-5 with a 4.54 ERA lifetime against the Reds. The Mets are 1-4 in Perez’s last 5 starts, 1-7 in the lefthander's last 8 on the road.

Cincinnati's right-hander Mike Leake is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in his last three starts. The Reds are 3-1 in the rookie's four appearances.

Cincinnati Reds -130





Monday, May 3nd, 2010 8:00 p.m. est.
Boston Celtics (54-34) at Cleveland Cavaliers (66-22)
Go with LeBron James and company in their house tonight. The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings and Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 versus Boston at Quicken Loans Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers -6½

 

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JOHHNY GUILD

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 10:30 PM EST.
San Antonio Spurs (54-34) at Phoenix Suns (58-30)
Look for the Spurs to have a big task slowing down Stoudemire and crew at US Airways Center. Take the home team in a physical battle between these two hard-hitting rivals! The home team has won all three games this season.

San Antonio is just 5-5 against the spread in its last 10 road games, whereas the Suns have played well at home, 8-1-1 against the spread in their last 10 games at home.

Phoenix Suns - 4


8:00 PM EST. Boston Celtics (54-34) at Cleveland Cavaliers (66-22) Over - 192.5

 

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SR COMPUTER PICKS

Cleveland Indians -120
Oakland Athletics -130

 

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Goodfella

NBA Spurs +4 2dime

 

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Wunderdog

MLB | May 03
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Total
6½ un-115 at SIA > 6h.
Ubaldo Jimenez is fast becoming one of the top pitchers in baseball. Right now he is on top of his game, making him even more lethal. Jimenez is 5-0 with a microscopic 0.79 ERA. His five starts on the season has seen the opponent tally a total of 6 runs, so the Rockies are going to have to score 5+ here to push this one over. That looks like a very difficult task as they have topped the 5-run mark just once on the orad all season in 13 games, and going back to last season, make that one time in their last 19. I like this one to stay UNDER the total.

 

[Quadropheniac]

Savannah Sports




Professional Plays
Eric Degarde

Todays Selections

MLB Baseball

2 (**) Kansas City +130

1 (*) Detroit -110

1 (*) CWS +185

1 (*) Philadelphia +120

NBA Basketball

2 (**) LA Lakers Over 198

CPAW could you verify this?
KC plays CWS today

Thanks

 

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bookiemonster

Houston Astros +105

 

[ugk]

Primetime Sports Advisors
35-25 +154.2 units past 14 days

25u Colorado w/Jimenez
15u Boston w/Buchholz
10u Yankees run line w/Sabathia

 

[patriots12]

CPAW could you verify this?
KC plays CWS today

Thanks

Looks like yesterdays plays

Lakers are not playing tonight

 

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ROYAL SPORTS
10* Play-San Antonio Spurs
9* Play-Under Cavs/Celtics