BOB BALFE
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +120
(Verlander/Nuno)
Justin Verlander has not been himself this year as he has struggled with his control issuing a lot of walks. This is about the price where Verlander seems like a great value for the team he is facing, but truth be told Nuno is pitching better than him this year. This is a classic trap game. Take the Diamondbacks
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +120
(Verlander/Nuno)
Justin Verlander has not been himself this year as he has struggled with his control issuing a lot of walks. This is about the price where Verlander seems like a great value for the team he is facing, but truth be told Nuno is pitching better than him this year. This is a classic trap game. Take the Diamondbacks
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Red Sox are 0-10 since April 19, 2011 as a road dog after a win in which they allowed 6 or fewer hits and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing against.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
When Chris Sale starts the White Sox are 15-0 since May 23, 2012 as a home 140+ favorite if they did not lose by 4+ runs in his last start for a net profit of $1500.
CHOICE TREND:
The Rockies are 0-11 since May 30, 2014 when they are off a loss in which they held the lead for a net profit of $1115 when playing against.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
The Red Sox are 0-10 OU since April 19, 2011 as a road dog after a win in which they allowed 6 or fewer hits and it is the first game of a series.
The League is 21-1 since September 20, 2013 as a 200+ favorite when they are off a win in which they came back from a deficit for a net profit of $1840. Active on Atlanta.
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Red Sox are 0-10 since April 19, 2011 as a road dog after a win in which they allowed 6 or fewer hits and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing against.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
When Chris Sale starts the White Sox are 15-0 since May 23, 2012 as a home 140+ favorite if they did not lose by 4+ runs in his last start for a net profit of $1500.
CHOICE TREND:
The Rockies are 0-11 since May 30, 2014 when they are off a loss in which they held the lead for a net profit of $1115 when playing against.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
The Red Sox are 0-10 OU since April 19, 2011 as a road dog after a win in which they allowed 6 or fewer hits and it is the first game of a series.
The League is 21-1 since September 20, 2013 as a 200+ favorite when they are off a win in which they came back from a deficit for a net profit of $1840. Active on Atlanta.
Topshelfpicks
Raider
Cleveland/Minnesota Over 9 This one should be quite entertaining if you like offense as I can see both these teams scoring over 5 runs tonight. Minnesota starter Kris Johnson has not pitched much and has not seen the Indians before. However, what we do know of him is that he isn't fooling too many batters. It should be noted that in his one start at Target Field he did not allow any runs to the Dodgers in 4.1 innings. How he did that while allowing 10 runners in that time I will never know. Against this high powered Cleveland offense, he won't be getting off so easily. Meanwhile, Cleveland counters with TJ House. He has been hit hard this season and the league is hitting .312 against him this season. Both these pitchers come in with WHIP's over 1.50. So, I see a lot of baserunners tonight, and with these two teams that will translate into some runs. Play the Over tonight!
Leans
Cincinnati/Milwaukee Under 7.5
Kansas City/Chicago Under 7
Raider
Cleveland/Minnesota Over 9 This one should be quite entertaining if you like offense as I can see both these teams scoring over 5 runs tonight. Minnesota starter Kris Johnson has not pitched much and has not seen the Indians before. However, what we do know of him is that he isn't fooling too many batters. It should be noted that in his one start at Target Field he did not allow any runs to the Dodgers in 4.1 innings. How he did that while allowing 10 runners in that time I will never know. Against this high powered Cleveland offense, he won't be getting off so easily. Meanwhile, Cleveland counters with TJ House. He has been hit hard this season and the league is hitting .312 against him this season. Both these pitchers come in with WHIP's over 1.50. So, I see a lot of baserunners tonight, and with these two teams that will translate into some runs. Play the Over tonight!
Leans
Cincinnati/Milwaukee Under 7.5
Kansas City/Chicago Under 7
Ben Burns MLB Per Fav
Chicago WS
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Chicago WS
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Daily Reports
July 21st, 2014
Alright, we're back after picking up the win with the Braves on Friday and avoiding the weekend mess on Saturday and Sunday. We're backing 3 teams today so let's get to it. July 21st, 2014
MLB PLAY OF THE DAY
Atlanta Braves -1 (-132)
Risking 2.14 units to win 1.62 units
7:10pm start
Teheran, Koehler must start
The Marlins visit the Braves after dropping 2 of 3 against the Giants. They hold a 17-28 away record and they’ve be to 3 runs or less in 8 of 9 games. Miami has lost 6 of 7 games and they’re in for a rough one in a huge pitching mismatch.
Tom Koehler is 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA in his last 2. This is a team ranking 22[SUP]nd[/SUP] in ERA at 4.04 and Koehler’s position here is shaky at best. Miami is 3-7 in his last 10 as a road dog and 1-5 in his last 6 overall. Miami is also 2-5 in their last 7 in Atlanta which is generally a tough place to win for any team, especially when the Braves are rolling.
Atlanta has won 13 of 19, 4 of 5 and 2 of 3 games this past weekend. They are 6-2 in their last 8 games at home and 12-4 as a favorite. They are also 13-6 when Teheran starts and 8-2 when he’s at home. Teheran is 9-6 with a 2.71 ERA with 1-0, 1.88 ERA in 2 starts over Miami this season.
Take the home team and cash it.
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BONUS PLAYS
Washington Nationals -1 (-113)
Risking 2.26 to win 2 units
8:40pm start
Fister, Morales must start
The Nationals are coming off a walk-off win over the Brewers yesterday and they’re finally piling on the hits. This is great timing as they bring in 35 hits in 3 days to the most hitter-friendly park in the majors. Compare that to only 23 hits in 3 days for the Rockies who’ve dropped another 5 in a row while the Nats have won 4 of 5.
Washington is 7-2 in their last 9 matchups between them and they send out Doug Fister who is 8-2 with a 2.90ER. He’ll be up against the strong divisional pitcher in Franklin Morales who is 5-0 with a 3.09ERA in the NL West but too bad for him that the Nats are tied for first in the NL East. Morales is an awful 0-4, 7.42 against all other divisions and an overall 5-4, 5.26ERA.
Look for the Nats to stay hot as they grab the win over the Rockies this evening.
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Chicago White Sox ML (-173)
Risking 1.73 to win 1 unit
8:10pm start
Sale,Guthrie must start
The White Sox and the Royals are familiar foes in the AL Central but these two teams are headed in different directions right out of the break. Chicago is hitting well, putting up 23 hits in 2 days compared to only 9 for Kansas City. The Royals have lost 4 in a row, 6 of 7 and 9 of 12 games while the White Sox are 2-1 and have won 5 of 7 home games.
I wait impatiently every year for Jeremy Guthrie to fall off the rails and this is the time to strike against him once again. He’s 0-2 with an 11.05ERA in 3 starts. His 5-8, 4.56ERA isn’t scaring anyone either. He gave up 8 runs in innings and 14 runs on 19 hits in his last 2.
Chris Sale is the kind of pitcher you feel good putting money on. His steady 8-1, 2.08 ERA can be trusted after 11 days off if you don’t include the inning of work in the All-Star Game. He’s 3-1 at a 2.38ERA in his last 5 starts.
There’s enough urgency for Chicago to pick things up in their division as they’ve gone 1-10 in their last 11 in the AL Central. A game against a struggling team and pitcher should only help their cause. The White Sox have won 22 out of 29 as a favorite and 11 out of 12 Sale starts when favored under -200 and over -150.
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WNBA Picks - Roxxyfish
Lets start with a Womens Basketball game at 1:30 PM EST
CZECH REPUBLIC -2.5 over Netherlands
Pick #1
highly talented Under 18 team that the Czech Republic have here, they come from a close 60-59 against touney hosts Portugal,before that they crushed Sweden 75-46, just lost against the strong Italians, they should beat the Netherlands easily here today
Pick #2
Today is another Soccer game Austria 1:30PM EST
St.Pölten vs SV Horn OVER 2.5,3 goals -125
its the first round of the new season so we have to see some teams first, but St. Polten is always strong on home ground, and the Austrian first Divison is always good for some goals, I give the OVER a chance today
Pick #3
Switzerland Soccer Challenge League 1:45PM EST
I have another Soccer total, this here is from the Swiss Challenge League, like the Austria game its the first round of the new season, but Swiss 2nd League is one of the most high scoring leagues in Europe
Wintherthur vs Wil OVER 2.5,3 goals -117
Lets start with a Womens Basketball game at 1:30 PM EST
CZECH REPUBLIC -2.5 over Netherlands
Pick #1
highly talented Under 18 team that the Czech Republic have here, they come from a close 60-59 against touney hosts Portugal,before that they crushed Sweden 75-46, just lost against the strong Italians, they should beat the Netherlands easily here today
Pick #2
Today is another Soccer game Austria 1:30PM EST
St.Pölten vs SV Horn OVER 2.5,3 goals -125
its the first round of the new season so we have to see some teams first, but St. Polten is always strong on home ground, and the Austrian first Divison is always good for some goals, I give the OVER a chance today
Pick #3
Switzerland Soccer Challenge League 1:45PM EST
I have another Soccer total, this here is from the Swiss Challenge League, like the Austria game its the first round of the new season, but Swiss 2nd League is one of the most high scoring leagues in Europe
Wintherthur vs Wil OVER 2.5,3 goals -117
Ecks and Bacon
Ben lee won on Sunday in the National League with the Pirates -$170/Rockies.
For Monday in MLB in the American League "Mr Chalk" like's the White Sox -$170/Royals. (Sale/Guthrie must pitch)
Ben lee is 177-200-5 -$2580 thru Thirty Eight Weeks.
"Mr Chalk" is 53-36 -$92 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
Ben lee won on Sunday in the National League with the Pirates -$170/Rockies.
For Monday in MLB in the American League "Mr Chalk" like's the White Sox -$170/Royals. (Sale/Guthrie must pitch)
Ben lee is 177-200-5 -$2580 thru Thirty Eight Weeks.
"Mr Chalk" is 53-36 -$92 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
NonStopSportsPicks
2* Giants/Phillies UNDER 7, EVEN
This is the best this # will get, IMO. So we'll take it now while we don't have to pay juice for the total, which is something we always prefer. Cliff Lee returns to the mound tonight, and he's simply owned the Giants in 6 regular season starts, having an ERA of UNDER 1. Brandon Belt is going to miss this game for the Giants, and that DOES take away some of their power. But really, they just don't score frequently enough and Lee is a pitcher who 'Bends but doesn't Break'. Plus, he's on the trading block, and SHOULD be motivated, focused, and fresh off his two month hiatus. On the other side, Volegsong has been pitching REALLY well as of late, and for whatever reason, just hasn't had ANY run support. But the Phillies aren't an offensive juggernaut, and I think Vogelsong will hold them down tonight. Taking the UNDER here for a medium-sized play.
1.5* Seattle/Mets OVER 7.5, 105
We're going a LITTLE smaller on this one simply because the Mets haven't been hitting very well. But they also played in Petco, which is a pitchers ballpark. And tonight on the mound we have two pitchers who have done LITTLE more than throw batting practice for teams as of late. Elias has an ERA OVER 10 in recent games, and Niese hasn't been much better, having an ERA of OVER 6 as of late. So, we'll take a shot here. One other thing we like is tired bullpens for Seattle. LOTS of extra innings (16 and 12) in their last series and that DOES matter if Elias can't go deep tonight.
2* Giants/Phillies UNDER 7, EVEN
This is the best this # will get, IMO. So we'll take it now while we don't have to pay juice for the total, which is something we always prefer. Cliff Lee returns to the mound tonight, and he's simply owned the Giants in 6 regular season starts, having an ERA of UNDER 1. Brandon Belt is going to miss this game for the Giants, and that DOES take away some of their power. But really, they just don't score frequently enough and Lee is a pitcher who 'Bends but doesn't Break'. Plus, he's on the trading block, and SHOULD be motivated, focused, and fresh off his two month hiatus. On the other side, Volegsong has been pitching REALLY well as of late, and for whatever reason, just hasn't had ANY run support. But the Phillies aren't an offensive juggernaut, and I think Vogelsong will hold them down tonight. Taking the UNDER here for a medium-sized play.
1.5* Seattle/Mets OVER 7.5, 105
We're going a LITTLE smaller on this one simply because the Mets haven't been hitting very well. But they also played in Petco, which is a pitchers ballpark. And tonight on the mound we have two pitchers who have done LITTLE more than throw batting practice for teams as of late. Elias has an ERA OVER 10 in recent games, and Niese hasn't been much better, having an ERA of OVER 6 as of late. So, we'll take a shot here. One other thing we like is tired bullpens for Seattle. LOTS of extra innings (16 and 12) in their last series and that DOES matter if Elias can't go deep tonight.
