Service Plays Monday 6/28/10

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers

Streakers

Stephen Strasburg (2-1, 1.78) Washington Nationals

The rookie sensation suffered his first loss of the season in his last outing, a 1-0 defeat to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, and he's still streaking.

Almost all his other numbers improved, lowering his ERA from 1.86 to 1.78 and raising his strikeout totals from 32 to 41 with no walks on the evening.

"His fastball, his slider, his changeup - every pitch is unbelievable," Royals outfielder Jose Guillen, a former National, said of Strasburg. "He has everything. He pitched great. He just made a few mistakes."

Don't expect Strasburg to repeat them today.

Mark Buehrle (6-6, 4.60) Chicago White Sox

After a six-week slump, Buehrle is back on track after rattling off three straight victories.

Buehrle has allowed only four earned runs in last three outings while tallying 20 innings of work. He allowed 12 earned runs in his two previous starts while lasting only 8 1/3 innings.

The difference, Buehrle said, has been his ability to get himself out of trouble. Of course, he's also getting a lot more help now with the White Sox on a run.

"Early on in the season, I would get in jams like that and not get out of them. It's like our season has turned around," Buerhle said. " ...We just need to try to stay on this roll. Everybody is confident right now."


Slumping

Paul Maholm (4-6, 4.24) Pittsburgh Pirates

Maholm hasn't won since the first week of June, going 0-2 in his three starts since. His last outing was his most disastrous of the season.

The lefty was pulled after one inning, allowing seven hits and five earned runs in a 13-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. But to his credit, he owned up to it.

"Pretty much you just chalk it up to, 'I sucked.' There's no better way to say it," Maholm said. "It wasn't a good day. But also, I understand it's part of the game, and I'm going to be ready in five days."

Maholm is 9-2 in his career against the Cubs, but bet on the scuttling Pirates at your own risk.

Chad Billingsley (6-4, 4.34) Los Angeles Dodgers

Yes, Billingsley is coming off the 15-day DL, but he can't shake the slumper rap that easily. Whether it was the groin or not, he was struggling on the mound before he limped off of it.

In his last two starts, the righty allowed 16 hits and 10 earned runs in 11.2 innings. That's more runs than he had given up in his previous five games or 33 innings.

"It's [a groin injury], the one you can predict the least, because you can warm up, you can have a simulated game, but until you get on the mound and push off in a regular game, you're never sure," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said.

So it's settled: C-Bill is still slumper until he proves otherwise.

 

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets

New York Mets at Florida Marlins (100, 9)

The Marlins have some bad mojo after firing manager Fredi Gonzalez last week. The Fish have lost four straight since the blindsided canning.

Even talented young shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who was benched by Gonzalez last month and got into a war of words with the ex-skipper, was sad to see him go.

"Everybody will miss him," Ramirez said Sunday. "But at the same time, you've got to forget and move forward."

But not without taking a few steps backward, which the Marlins have been doing. They scored just three runs in their weekend series with the Padres and now face an undefeated R.A. Dickey today.

The change of scenery may do them good in the getaway to Puerto Rico against the Mets, but the team turmoil will make the trip with them.

Pick: Mets


Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds (-140, 9.5)

The Phillies' long offensive nightmare finally appears to be over after scoring 75 runs in their last 11 games and going 8-3 over that stretch.

That relative offensive explosion comes after a woeful 25-game span when they scored just 63 runs and batted .217 as a team.

The hot streak is spread out among several teammates, but Ryan Howard appears to be the key. He has homered in five games during the 11-game run. The Phillies are 11-3 when he goes deep this season.

"Overall, we've been playing pretty well the last couple series," Howard said. "We're just trying to keep it going."

The Reds also have picked up their offense since going batless in Seattle last weekend. They have won five of their last six and scored 32 runs during that span.

Look for the firepower to continue for both teams today with the wind blowing out at the Great American Ballpark.

Pick: Over

 

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Bettors' best friend: Monday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Rockies at Padres: Total is off pending wind direction and speed.

Pirates at Cubs: Total is off pending wind direction and speed.

Weather to watch

Phillies at Reds: 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, wind blowing out to left/center at 13 mph.

Blue Jays at Indians: 30 percent chance of rain.

Nationals at Braves: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Who's hot

White Sox have won 11 of their last 12.

Padres have won six of their last seven.

Reds have won five of their last six.

Orioles (this is not a typo) have won four in a row.

Who's not

Pirates have lost 18 of their last 20.

Astros have lost 10 of their last 14.

Nationals have lost 10 of their last 12.

Marlins have lost four in a row.

Key stat

24 years, four days - Lenght of time between Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer allowing his first major-league home run (June 23, 1986 against the Phillies) and his record 506th on Sunday.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

The Chicago White Sox have placed closer Bobby Jenks on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and he will miss three to seven days due to an undisclosed family matter. Jenks has 17 saves this season with a 4.03 ERA. His role likely will be filled by Matt Thornton, who has three saves and a 3.13 ERA this season.

Game of the day

Nationals at Braves (-130, 7)

Notable quotable

"It was one of the most important things in the game. The goal was very important. We could have played a different style. We made some mistakes when they played the counterattack. The referee made bigger mistakes."

England coach Fabio Capello said of Frank Lampard's disallowed goal in the first half of a 4-1 loss to Germany.

Tips and notes

Second-seeded Rafael Nadal put his sore knee through a 40-minute workout during Sunday's off day at Wimbledon and said the knee feels much better. Nadal struggled with the knee on Saturday and received treatment on it between sets during his comeback victory over Philipp Petzschner in the third round. It was his second five-sets victory of the tournament. Nadal, the 2008 Wimbledon champion, faces 66th-ranked Paul-Henri Mathieu of France on Monday.

There's trouble brewing in the Rays' clubhouse as Sunday's scene in the dugout revealed. Rays outfielder B.J. Upton and third baseman Evan Longoria had to be separated during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after Upton appeared to dog it on a triple by Rusty Ryal in the fifth inning. The two Rays players exchanged words in the dugout before they were pulled apart. Their hot start and current cold streak (they are 12-19 in their last 31 to fall from first to third in the AL East) could be a make it or break point for the team.

World Cup favorite Spain is still a bit banged up entering the knockout round. Xabi Alonso is still nursing a sprained right ankle, but Spain has an alternative for Tuesday's World Cup knockout match vs. rival Portugal. Midfielder Javi Martinez will again replace Alonso if needed as he did in making his World Cup debut in Friday's 2-1 win over Chile. Spanish striker Fernando Torres is still recovering from a leg injury.

 

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Baseball Crusher 6/28 Game 1
CHIW (-135) over KC

6/27 LAA (-140) over COL-WIN
6/26 CIN (-140) over CLE-WIN
6/25 FLA (-120) over SD-LOSE
6/24 PHI (-152) over CLE-WIN
6/23 LAA (-128) over LAD-WIN
6/22 TB (-126) over SD-LOSE
6/21 WAS (-150) over KC-WIN

 

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SOCCER NEWS AND NOTES
World Cup Futures: Argentina, Germany Improve Odds

Bad calls or not, both Germany and Argentina got slight bumps in their future odds for their impressive (albeit referee-aided) victories on Sunday.

For the second time on Sunday a disputed goal played a role in the outcome of a World Cup game as Argentina used a controversial score to eliminate Mexico 3-1.

Carlos Tevez was offsides when he took a pass from Lionel Messi and headed it home for the match's first goal of the game at the 26-minute mark. The referee was surrounded by players on both sides arguing the call.

Gonzalo Higuain added another goal seven minutes later and Tevez scored for the second time in the 52nd minute to advance to the quarterfinals.

It was the second match of the day that featured a controversial call on a goal. England appeared to score on a shot off the crossbar that was missed by the officials in a 4-1 loss to Germany. England saw a potential tying goal by Frank Lampard in the first half ignored by officials and mustered little thereafter.

Argentina became the third best bet to win the World Cup as its odds moved to 15/4, behind only Spain (4/1) and Brazil (10/3). Germany improved to fifth in the odds at 7/1, slightly behind the Netherlands (13/2).

 

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PICKS FOR KICKS

Monday's Best World Cup Bets

Brazil (-256) vs. Chile (+519, 2.5)

The last time Brazil fell to Chile, Britney Spears was still an innocent school girl.

This battle between South American rivals has been a one-side fight, with the Brazilians defeating Chile in their last seven meeting – outscoring its opponent 26-3 in those contests. The last time Chile knocked off Brazil was in a 2000 qualifier for World Cup 2002.

"Now we get to the stage where the 90 minutes will be decisive, mistakes are not allowed or you will be going home," Brazil coach Dunga told reporters. "Chile has been improving, it has a team with good players and will fight very hard to keep advancing."

These countries have played twice before in World Cup competition, with Brazil taking decisive wins in both meetings. It won 4-1 over Chile in 1998 and defeated their South American foes 4-2 way back in 1962. Brazil was also victorious in its two qualifying matches with Chile for this year’s World Cup, winning 3-0 in 2008 and 4-2 in 2009.

Heading into this match, Brazil will have midfielder Elano back from injury and superstar Kaka back from suspension. Chile is shorthanded with defenders Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce out due to suspension and midfielder Marco Estrada out after being ejected from Friday’s loss to Spain.

Pick: Brazil


Netherlands (-312) vs. Slovakia (+616, 2.5)

Slovakia is settling into the role of Cinderella at the 2010 World Cup.

The upstart Slovaks advanced to the Round of 16 with a 3-2 win over Italy in the final game of Group F play, setting up Monday’s date with the undefeated Dutch in the opening of the knockout stage.

“Perhaps we can also surprise the Dutch,” Robert Vittek told German Press Agency dpa. “We know they are the favorites but so were Italy.”

The Netherlands could be ripe for the picking in this spot. Injuries have slowed stars Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie during group play and manager Bert van Marwijk is hesitant to throw his top players back into the mix so quickly. The Netherlands won all three of their Group E games but has an easy draw against Denmark, Japan and just edged a Cameroon team that was already eliminated from the tournament.

“It’s going to be difficult. They are very strong as a team, especially going forward,” Vittek told reporters. “But we have nothing to lose.”

Pick: Slovakia

 

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20* Ny Mets ML
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"Bulgarian Paid service" 112-101 (1-5)

Brazil - Chile :Over 2.5 @ 2.025

IFK Norrkoping v Angelholm :bet on IFK Norrkoping @ 1,75

Brage - Orgryte :Over 2.5@1.90

 

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RW Sports 78-76-14 (3-1)

brazil - chile, brazil -0.75, 1.77 @ pinnacle

brazil - chile, over 2 goals, 1.61 @ pinnacle

holland - slovakia, total goals 2-3, 1.95 @ bet365

 

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Nationals Sunday.

Monday it's the Nationals. The deficit is 945 sirignanos.

 

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Hondo

Hondo crashed with the 'Stros last night but scored with the Metamucils to complete a sweep of their series with the Twins, so the debt held firm at 805 mirabellas.

Tonight, he expects the Jays to be fired up in Cleveland -- 10 units on Romero.

 

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Arthur Ralph Sports
471 - 344 run 58 %

Bonus Play MON Rockies -155

 

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The Sharp Side

Atlanta Braves (-117)

 

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LinexGroup

Bet: 3* on Brazil / Chile OVER 2.5 GOALS

 

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Gamblers Data
Mets -120

 

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JSM Sports
HRC PREMIUM MLB ACTION-June 28th

Capper: JSM Sports (Handicappers Paradise)

Play Strengths
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2* Action
5* Selection (Rated)
8* Premium (Rated)
10* Diamond (Rated)
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[912] St Louis |5*|-170|B+0|Network N/A|8:15 pm EST

[919] Detroit |5*|-140|+1.5 RL|Network N/A|8:15 pm EST

[919] Atlanta |5*|-120|B+0|ESPN|7:10 pm EST

 

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"World's Greatest Sports Betting Systems" - 6/28

Today's Selections

MLB Baseball Betting System A

Today's Selection(S)


Cleveland Series Wins!
New Series Starts Today!
Selection#1 (Game#1) Detroit +1.5/-145 8:10 PM

Run Line Bet!


Series in Progress!
Selection#2 (Game#3) Washington +1.5/-200 7:10 PM

Run Line Bet!


Chicago Cubs Series Wins!
New Series Starts Today!
Selection#3 (Game#1) St. Louis -1.5/+120 8:15 PM

Run Line Bet!


New Series Starts Today!
Selection#4 (Game#1) Colorado -160 10:05 PM

Series Idle
Selection #5 (Game#1) NONE

Series Idle
Selection #6 (Game #1) NONE

 

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NYY Players Club
1 Netherlands -1

 

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Vegas Pro Sports Picks

Toronto Blue Jays -160