Jeff Scott
3 UNIT PLAY
(Power Angle Play)
CLEVELAND +113 over Toronto: The Blue Jays are 0-7 when Roy Halladay starts on the road vs a team that has lost at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series and 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400, while the The Indians are 24-7 after scoring 6+ runs and losing and 9-2 in their last 11 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150. Cliff Lee really struggled in preseason and then he followed up a horrible spring with a horrible opener, but I feel he will get it back today. Cliff is still 12-3 with a 3.10 ERA in his 21 career starts in March/ April and he was 1-1 with an 0.00 ERA in 2 starts vs the Jays last year. Roy Halladay is 1-0 this year, but he did allow 5 ER in 7 innings in that start. Cliff Lee is due for a solid outing, while the Indians are due for a win. They get their first winn of the season today.
POWER ANGLE For This Play--- Cleveland is 20-5 at home after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers.
2 UNIT PLAY
DETROIT -1.5 (+120) Over Texas: The Rangers have lost the last 6 games in Detroit and by an average of 7.8 rpg, while Verlander is 4-1 with a 2.30 ERA vs the Rangers in his career. Justin had a rough opening outing, but the Rangers don't hit as well on the road as they do at home. Detroit put up 15 runs yesterday and should have some success vs Matt Harrison, who had a 5.49 ERA in his rookie year last year. Only 2 of the last 20 games in this series has been decided by 1 run, while none of the last 9 here have been decided by 1 run. Detroit should grab another easy win here.
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3 UNIT PLAY
(Power Angle Play)
CLEVELAND +113 over Toronto: The Blue Jays are 0-7 when Roy Halladay starts on the road vs a team that has lost at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series and 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400, while the The Indians are 24-7 after scoring 6+ runs and losing and 9-2 in their last 11 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150. Cliff Lee really struggled in preseason and then he followed up a horrible spring with a horrible opener, but I feel he will get it back today. Cliff is still 12-3 with a 3.10 ERA in his 21 career starts in March/ April and he was 1-1 with an 0.00 ERA in 2 starts vs the Jays last year. Roy Halladay is 1-0 this year, but he did allow 5 ER in 7 innings in that start. Cliff Lee is due for a solid outing, while the Indians are due for a win. They get their first winn of the season today.
POWER ANGLE For This Play--- Cleveland is 20-5 at home after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers.
2 UNIT PLAY
DETROIT -1.5 (+120) Over Texas: The Rangers have lost the last 6 games in Detroit and by an average of 7.8 rpg, while Verlander is 4-1 with a 2.30 ERA vs the Rangers in his career. Justin had a rough opening outing, but the Rangers don't hit as well on the road as they do at home. Detroit put up 15 runs yesterday and should have some success vs Matt Harrison, who had a 5.49 ERA in his rookie year last year. Only 2 of the last 20 games in this series has been decided by 1 run, while none of the last 9 here have been decided by 1 run. Detroit should grab another easy win here.
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Johnny Guild
Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:00 PM EST.
Golden State Warriors (28-51) at Utah Jazz (47-32)
The Jazz should take an easy victory at home tonight and grab their seventh straight win in Salt Lake City against the gruesome Warriors. Then again, the points are attractive. The dreadful Warriors are a 16.5 point dog and have a good opportunity of covering the spread versus the Jazz. in tonight’s clash. Utah is currently playing poorly, especially on defense and has dropped five of their last six games. Take the sad Warriors to cover the spread versus the struggling Jazz. Utah is just 1-7 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Golden State Warriors +16.5
Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:00 PM EST.
Golden State Warriors (28-51) at Utah Jazz (47-32)
The Jazz should take an easy victory at home tonight and grab their seventh straight win in Salt Lake City against the gruesome Warriors. Then again, the points are attractive. The dreadful Warriors are a 16.5 point dog and have a good opportunity of covering the spread versus the Jazz. in tonight’s clash. Utah is currently playing poorly, especially on defense and has dropped five of their last six games. Take the sad Warriors to cover the spread versus the struggling Jazz. Utah is just 1-7 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Golden State Warriors +16.5
Dunkel NBA
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST
Game 501-502: Detroit at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.806; Indiana 123.003
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 1 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2); Over
Game 503-504: Orlando at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 125.346; New Jersey 116.540
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6); Under
Game 505-506: Phoenix at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.411; Minnesota 117.481
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 223 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2); Over
Game 507-508: Oklahoma City at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 108.907; Milwaukee 118.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 9 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-6); Over
Game 509-510: Charlotte at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.194; Chicago 124.546
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 9; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Under
Game 511-512: Golden State at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.947; Utah 123.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 11 1/2; 219 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 16 1/2; 228
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+16 1/2); Under
Game 513-514: Portland at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 123.957; LA Clippers 115.770
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-5 1/2); Under
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Time Posted: 10:30 a.m. EST
Game 501-502: Detroit at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.806; Indiana 123.003
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 1 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-1 1/2); Over
Game 503-504: Orlando at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 125.346; New Jersey 116.540
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6); Under
Game 505-506: Phoenix at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.411; Minnesota 117.481
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 223 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2); Over
Game 507-508: Oklahoma City at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 108.907; Milwaukee 118.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 9 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-6); Over
Game 509-510: Charlotte at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 115.194; Chicago 124.546
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 9; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Under
Game 511-512: Golden State at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.947; Utah 123.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 11 1/2; 219 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 16 1/2; 228
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+16 1/2); Under
Game 513-514: Portland at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 123.957; LA Clippers 115.770
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8; 181 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-5 1/2); Under
Baseball Picks
4/11/2009
8:10:00 PM OVER 10 RUNS,COLORADO ROCKIES (De La Rosa)
-vs- Philadelphia Phillies (Myers)
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 1* (regular play) OVER the total in Colorado vs Philadelphia @ 8:10 PM ET: De La Rosa vs Myers – We have to move quickly here with this analysis as this total is already on it’s way from a 10 to a 10.5 in most books. We cashed in with this total yesterday as the Rockies hammered the Phillies. Tonight, we look for the Phillies to bounce back from that defeat and get some offense going but they’re still going to have trouble slowing down the Rockies red-hot offense. Colorado has already scored 30 runs in their first 4 games. Even though Brett Myers of the Phillies has great career numbers against the Rockies, he has given up six homers in his five career starts against them. The wind is expected to be blowing out briskly to right field for this game. This means that left-handed power hitters can take Myers deep just like the Braves big sticks did when they hit three homers against him on Sunday night in the season opener. Myers will struggle once again and the Rockies bats will continue crushing the ball. The Phillies bullpen also struggled some in yesterday’s game and hitter-friendly Coors Field showed why it can be so tough on pitchers. There could be some showers today in Denver but they are expected to be light and shouldn’t cause a great deal of trouble. What will cause trouble (at least for the pitchers) is the brisk winds out of the south and southeast! Jorge De La Rosa of the Rockies comes into the season with big expectations because he had a strong second half in the 2008 season. However, we can quickly temper that enthusiasm with some important notes about his second half. If you go back and look, De La Rosa benefited greatly from scheduling in amassing that solid second half last season. He pitched very well against a number of weak teams. However, when he faced tougher lineups, he struggled in a number of those starts. Today, he’s certainly facing a tougher lineup. The Phillies were hurt yesterday by Ryan Howard grounding into three double plays as they certainly were not without their chances in yesterday’s game. Their offense has gotten off to a rather quiet start this season but they’ve also faced some tough hurlers. They hammered De La Rosa when they saw him last season and they can do the same here. Play OVER the total in Colorado as a regular selection.
Pro Hockey Picks
4/11/2009
1:05:00 PM Carolina Hurricanes0 Goals +105
over NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 1* (regular play) Carolina Hurricanes Money Line (+) @ New Jersey @ 1:05 PM ET – We have to move quickly here with this analysis as this game goes very early on Saturday. The Hurricanes still have something to play for here whereas the Devils really don’t. However, the motivational edges to the Hurricanes actually go even deeper than that. First things first, this is the last game of the season for Carolina and they are still battling for playoff position so they are certain to bring a strong effort to the ice tonight. Strengthening that fact here is that the Canes don’t want to go into the playoffs “on the wrong foot” either! The Hurricanes had won nine straight games overall and twelve straight games at home heading into Thursday’s game hosting Buffalo. The Canes ended up getting drilled 5 to 1 in that game and that means it’s bounce back time here. With the Devils locked into their playoff seeding position, the Canes are in the right place at the right time to finish the season on a positive note. The Devils are coming off of a 3 to 2 win at Ottawa Thursday. However, it came in the shootout and New Jersey was guilty of trying to nurse a 2-1 lead for a long-time instead of going in for the kill. The Hurricanes know all about going in for the kill. Carolina’s nine game winning streak showed how well the Canes were playing on both ends of the ice as they had offensive explosions of four goals or more in six of their last ten games. Also, defense and goaltending took center stage with the Hurricanes allowing two goals or less in eight of their last nine games. Now, after the embarrassment of Thursday’s ugly 5 to 1 home loss to the Sabres, the Canes take to the road and get a big win over a team they’ve dominated this season. There are definitely match-up edges for the Hurricanes here and that has helped lead the way to their 3-0 mark against New Jersey this season. Also, even though the Devils have won three of their last four, they had previously lost six straight games! Play Carolina on the money line as a regular selection.
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4/11/2009
8:10:00 PM OVER 10 RUNS,COLORADO ROCKIES (De La Rosa)
-vs- Philadelphia Phillies (Myers)
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 1* (regular play) OVER the total in Colorado vs Philadelphia @ 8:10 PM ET: De La Rosa vs Myers – We have to move quickly here with this analysis as this total is already on it’s way from a 10 to a 10.5 in most books. We cashed in with this total yesterday as the Rockies hammered the Phillies. Tonight, we look for the Phillies to bounce back from that defeat and get some offense going but they’re still going to have trouble slowing down the Rockies red-hot offense. Colorado has already scored 30 runs in their first 4 games. Even though Brett Myers of the Phillies has great career numbers against the Rockies, he has given up six homers in his five career starts against them. The wind is expected to be blowing out briskly to right field for this game. This means that left-handed power hitters can take Myers deep just like the Braves big sticks did when they hit three homers against him on Sunday night in the season opener. Myers will struggle once again and the Rockies bats will continue crushing the ball. The Phillies bullpen also struggled some in yesterday’s game and hitter-friendly Coors Field showed why it can be so tough on pitchers. There could be some showers today in Denver but they are expected to be light and shouldn’t cause a great deal of trouble. What will cause trouble (at least for the pitchers) is the brisk winds out of the south and southeast! Jorge De La Rosa of the Rockies comes into the season with big expectations because he had a strong second half in the 2008 season. However, we can quickly temper that enthusiasm with some important notes about his second half. If you go back and look, De La Rosa benefited greatly from scheduling in amassing that solid second half last season. He pitched very well against a number of weak teams. However, when he faced tougher lineups, he struggled in a number of those starts. Today, he’s certainly facing a tougher lineup. The Phillies were hurt yesterday by Ryan Howard grounding into three double plays as they certainly were not without their chances in yesterday’s game. Their offense has gotten off to a rather quiet start this season but they’ve also faced some tough hurlers. They hammered De La Rosa when they saw him last season and they can do the same here. Play OVER the total in Colorado as a regular selection.
Pro Hockey Picks
4/11/2009
1:05:00 PM Carolina Hurricanes0 Goals +105
over NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 1* (regular play) Carolina Hurricanes Money Line (+) @ New Jersey @ 1:05 PM ET – We have to move quickly here with this analysis as this game goes very early on Saturday. The Hurricanes still have something to play for here whereas the Devils really don’t. However, the motivational edges to the Hurricanes actually go even deeper than that. First things first, this is the last game of the season for Carolina and they are still battling for playoff position so they are certain to bring a strong effort to the ice tonight. Strengthening that fact here is that the Canes don’t want to go into the playoffs “on the wrong foot” either! The Hurricanes had won nine straight games overall and twelve straight games at home heading into Thursday’s game hosting Buffalo. The Canes ended up getting drilled 5 to 1 in that game and that means it’s bounce back time here. With the Devils locked into their playoff seeding position, the Canes are in the right place at the right time to finish the season on a positive note. The Devils are coming off of a 3 to 2 win at Ottawa Thursday. However, it came in the shootout and New Jersey was guilty of trying to nurse a 2-1 lead for a long-time instead of going in for the kill. The Hurricanes know all about going in for the kill. Carolina’s nine game winning streak showed how well the Canes were playing on both ends of the ice as they had offensive explosions of four goals or more in six of their last ten games. Also, defense and goaltending took center stage with the Hurricanes allowing two goals or less in eight of their last nine games. Now, after the embarrassment of Thursday’s ugly 5 to 1 home loss to the Sabres, the Canes take to the road and get a big win over a team they’ve dominated this season. There are definitely match-up edges for the Hurricanes here and that has helped lead the way to their 3-0 mark against New Jersey this season. Also, even though the Devils have won three of their last four, they had previously lost six straight games! Play Carolina on the money line as a regular selection.
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Today's MLB Picks
LA Dodgers at Arizona
The Dodgers look to bounce back from yesterday's loss and take advantage of an Arizona team that is just 1-5 in Yusmeiro Petit's last 6 starts as an underdog. Los Angeles is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Dodgers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110). Here are all of today's games
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 14.206; Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.959
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); Over
Game 953-954: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.501; St. Louis (Wainwright) 14.429
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+130); Under
Game 955-956: NY Mets at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Hernandez) 15.519; Florida (Nolasco) 14.918
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+135); Under
Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 14.767; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.490
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+130); Under
Game 959-960: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 14.406; Atlanta (Kawakami) 15.475
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); Over
Game 961-962: Philadelphia at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Myers) 16.128; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.118
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100); Under
Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Stults) 14.686; Arizona (Petit) 13.473
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Over
Game 965-966: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.524; San Diego (Peavy) 15.686
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-160); Under
Game 967-968: Texas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 14.841; Detroit (Verlander) 16.060
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-165); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165); Under
Game 969-970: Toronto at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 15.186; Cleveland (Lee) 15.623
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+115); Over
Game 971-972: Seattle at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 14.900; Oakland (Outman) 15.946
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Under
Game 973-974: Boston at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Penny) 15.577; LA Angels (Saunders) 14.078
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over
Game 975-976: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano); 15.232; White Sox (Colon) 16.767
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+105); Over
Game 977-978: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.833; Baltimore (Guthrie) 16.285
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-120); Over
Game 979-980: NY Yankees at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.679; Kansas City (Ramirez) 16.863
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+175); Over
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Today's MLB Picks
LA Dodgers at Arizona
The Dodgers look to bounce back from yesterday's loss and take advantage of an Arizona team that is just 1-5 in Yusmeiro Petit's last 6 starts as an underdog. Los Angeles is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Dodgers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110). Here are all of today's games
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Karstens) 14.206; Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.959
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); Over
Game 953-954: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Oswalt) 15.501; St. Louis (Wainwright) 14.429
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+130); Under
Game 955-956: NY Mets at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Hernandez) 15.519; Florida (Nolasco) 14.918
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+135); Under
Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 14.767; Milwaukee (Bush) 15.490
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+130); Under
Game 959-960: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 14.406; Atlanta (Kawakami) 15.475
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); Over
Game 961-962: Philadelphia at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Myers) 16.128; Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.118
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+100); Under
Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Stults) 14.686; Arizona (Petit) 13.473
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Over
Game 965-966: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.524; San Diego (Peavy) 15.686
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-160); Under
Game 967-968: Texas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 14.841; Detroit (Verlander) 16.060
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-165); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165); Under
Game 969-970: Toronto at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 15.186; Cleveland (Lee) 15.623
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+115); Over
Game 971-972: Seattle at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 14.900; Oakland (Outman) 15.946
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Under
Game 973-974: Boston at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Penny) 15.577; LA Angels (Saunders) 14.078
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over
Game 975-976: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano); 15.232; White Sox (Colon) 16.767
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+105); Over
Game 977-978: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 14.833; Baltimore (Guthrie) 16.285
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-120); Over
Game 979-980: NY Yankees at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.679; Kansas City (Ramirez) 16.863
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-185); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+175); Over
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Philadelphia at Colorado
Pick: Philadelphia -105
Someone might want to wake up the world champion Philadelphia Phillies and tell them the 2009 MLB season has begun. The Phillies have looked awful so far in their first 4 games of the season, being outscored by a 29-16 margin along the way.
The good news for the Phillies is they go into this matchup with front end of the rotation, opening day starter Brett Myers on the hill. Myers pitched decent in the opener despite the 3 longballs he allowed, striking out 6 and only giving up 1 walk in the game. This was the first multi-HR game allowed by Myers in his past 16 starts. He was one of the big 2nd half of the season surprises in baseball last season and you would think the carry over from last years big leap in production should continue for the hard throwing righty.
Myers goes up against Rockies back end of the rotation starter Jorge De La Rosa who sports a 5.55 career ERA and last year only made it into the 7th inning in 4 of his 23 starts for the season. The Phillies roughed him up pretty good in their only meeting against the lefty touching him for 6 ER and 7 hits and walks combined. Jorge was unable to get out of the 4th inning in the 20-5 loss the Rockies suffered to the Phillies that day.
The Phillies dominated the Rockies last season winning all 5 contests played between the two sqauds by an average of 6 runs per game. The Phillies offense averaged 10 runs per game in the 5 wins.
The Phillies know it's time to put the party hats down and get back to work and should be able to do that starting today in Colorado.
Philadelphia at Colorado
Pick: Philadelphia -105
Someone might want to wake up the world champion Philadelphia Phillies and tell them the 2009 MLB season has begun. The Phillies have looked awful so far in their first 4 games of the season, being outscored by a 29-16 margin along the way.
The good news for the Phillies is they go into this matchup with front end of the rotation, opening day starter Brett Myers on the hill. Myers pitched decent in the opener despite the 3 longballs he allowed, striking out 6 and only giving up 1 walk in the game. This was the first multi-HR game allowed by Myers in his past 16 starts. He was one of the big 2nd half of the season surprises in baseball last season and you would think the carry over from last years big leap in production should continue for the hard throwing righty.
Myers goes up against Rockies back end of the rotation starter Jorge De La Rosa who sports a 5.55 career ERA and last year only made it into the 7th inning in 4 of his 23 starts for the season. The Phillies roughed him up pretty good in their only meeting against the lefty touching him for 6 ER and 7 hits and walks combined. Jorge was unable to get out of the 4th inning in the 20-5 loss the Rockies suffered to the Phillies that day.
The Phillies dominated the Rockies last season winning all 5 contests played between the two sqauds by an average of 6 runs per game. The Phillies offense averaged 10 runs per game in the 5 wins.
The Phillies know it's time to put the party hats down and get back to work and should be able to do that starting today in Colorado.
