Jack Jones
15* on Texas Rangers +162
You could make the argument that the wrong team is favored in this match up. First off, the Rangers' Tommy Hunter has been exceptional on the road this season, going 2-0 with a 0.87 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 3 starts as the visiting pitcher. Hunter has 10 total starts on the season for Texas, and the Rangers are 7-3 in those starts with Hunter earning a 2.64 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in those appearances. Tampa's Matt Garza has good numbers on the season as well, but he is just 7-8 on the season, including failing to receive a decision in any of his last 3 starts, posting a 4.11 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over that stretch.
15* on Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 -140
Take the Phillies on the run line at the Mets tonight with with J.A. Happ on the mound for Philadelphia. Happ has been incredible since joining the Phillies, going 9-2 with a 2.66 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, including a 4-1 record with a 1.92 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 9 road starts. He'll be opposed tonight by the Mets' Tim Redding, who is just 1-3 in 9 starts this season with a 6.99 ERA and 1.57 WHIP (the Mets are 3-6 in his 9 starts). The Phillies have played extremely well on the road this season at 37-21 and have won 5 of their last 7, while the Mets have dropped 4 of their 7. New York stole game one of this series from Philly last night, but look for the Phillies to bounce back big over the Mets Saturday.
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15* on Giants/Bears UNDER 35
20* No Doubt Rout on Green Bay Packers -3
15* on Seattle Seahawks -3
15* on Texas Rangers +162
You could make the argument that the wrong team is favored in this match up. First off, the Rangers' Tommy Hunter has been exceptional on the road this season, going 2-0 with a 0.87 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 3 starts as the visiting pitcher. Hunter has 10 total starts on the season for Texas, and the Rangers are 7-3 in those starts with Hunter earning a 2.64 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in those appearances. Tampa's Matt Garza has good numbers on the season as well, but he is just 7-8 on the season, including failing to receive a decision in any of his last 3 starts, posting a 4.11 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over that stretch.
15* on Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 -140
Take the Phillies on the run line at the Mets tonight with with J.A. Happ on the mound for Philadelphia. Happ has been incredible since joining the Phillies, going 9-2 with a 2.66 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, including a 4-1 record with a 1.92 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 9 road starts. He'll be opposed tonight by the Mets' Tim Redding, who is just 1-3 in 9 starts this season with a 6.99 ERA and 1.57 WHIP (the Mets are 3-6 in his 9 starts). The Phillies have played extremely well on the road this season at 37-21 and have won 5 of their last 7, while the Mets have dropped 4 of their 7. New York stole game one of this series from Philly last night, but look for the Phillies to bounce back big over the Mets Saturday.
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20* No Doubt Rout on Green Bay Packers -3
15* on Seattle Seahawks -3
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SARATOGA Race #5 at 3:05 PM Eastern
SARATOGA Race #5 at 3:05 PM Eastern
Top pick: #1 (SARATOGA RUSSELL) - Lightly raced, fast, and talented. Son of "Trippi" exits a winning race here on "opening day" that if repeatable will lead him back to the winner's circle. The top selection.
<!--p-->2nd pick: #9 (Formidable) - He chased the fast "Just Ben" last out and stayed on until mid-stretch when he tired to finish third. Has a big drill just six days after that effort and he's a very serious looking challenger.
3rd pick: #5 (Happy Bull) - Runs today off a seven-week freshening. Fields only sophomore runner is competitive (6-2-2-2) and in a good barn (Tony Dutrow). Trainer names Dominguez and the pair win at a 34% clip when teamed-up.
4th pick: #6 (Mannington) - Jersey shipper has finished first or second in 12 of 26 tries and brings a nice stalking gear to the contest. Races today off a seven-week break and an "off" surface is not a problem for him. Exotics factor at a square price.
WNBA PLAYS
5 Unit Play. #654 Take Chicago –3 over Detroit (Saturday 8/22 8:05 PM)
After posting losing records in its first 2 years, Chicago is in a tight race for the final postseason berth in the Eastern Conference. The Sky have eight games left and will look to take advantage of three against disappointing Detroit Shock. The Sky have won five of eight and haven’t dropped back-to-back games in a month. The Shock on the other hand have lost three in a row and will be trying to avoid matching their longest skid of the season. If Chicago gets Sylvia Fowles back tonight the Sky should be able to get a home victory and get closer to a playoff berth. Chicago is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings against the Shock.
These are all the picks for the WNBA today.
Good Luck to All – Vegas Informer
5 Unit Play. #654 Take Chicago –3 over Detroit (Saturday 8/22 8:05 PM)
After posting losing records in its first 2 years, Chicago is in a tight race for the final postseason berth in the Eastern Conference. The Sky have eight games left and will look to take advantage of three against disappointing Detroit Shock. The Sky have won five of eight and haven’t dropped back-to-back games in a month. The Shock on the other hand have lost three in a row and will be trying to avoid matching their longest skid of the season. If Chicago gets Sylvia Fowles back tonight the Sky should be able to get a home victory and get closer to a playoff berth. Chicago is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings against the Shock.
These are all the picks for the WNBA today.
Good Luck to All – Vegas Informer
Dave Busk's Picks For Major League Baseball
3 Unit Pick Take Over (8.5) Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (August 22, 4:10)
This is the third game of this four game set with the first one pushing on the closing number of (9) and last night was a pitchers duel. This game is a day start in Los Angeles and the ball carries much better during the day. The Cubs send Ted Lilly to the hill after going six innings of shutout baseball in first start in close to month after being on the DL. While Lilly has been good against the Dodgers with a 3-0 record and a 3.20 era in four start’s, he faces a Dodgers team that rakes left handed pitching. The Dodgers send their tenth starter this year to the mound with knuckleball Charlie Hager making this start. Not much to go on with Hager but after Wolf dominating the Cubs lineup last night with off speed pitches I think it will be easier on the Cubs lineup to see this slow stuff two day’s in a row.
3 Unit Pick #980 Take Oakland (-105) over Detroit (August 22, 9:05)
Oakland gets a chance to breakout of their offensive slump vs. a guy they have had success against. Armando Galarraga makes this start for the Tigers, Galarraga has a 7.02 era in four start’s vs. the A’s and in a start earlier this year gave up five runs and only got two outs before he was chased. In that start, Galarraga faced Oakland starter Trevor Cahill who makes this start in good form but not getting any run support, Cahill has been much better in home start’s this year and I think with the success the A’s have had against Galarraga and the current form Cahill has been in we have some good value here.
2 Unit Pick Take Over (9) Baltimore at The Chicago White Sox’s (August 22, 7:10)
Baltimore starter David Hernandez has struggled mightily, in three of his last five start’s Hernandez hasn’t made it past the fifth inning and gives up a ton of walks. Dansk hasn’t been as good this year as last, but is a good pitcher. The O’s have had some success against him as Danks has a 4.71 over five start’s vs. Baltimore. I think the White Sox’s will do some scoring tonight
Thanks and Good Luck-Dave
3 Unit Pick Take Over (8.5) Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (August 22, 4:10)
This is the third game of this four game set with the first one pushing on the closing number of (9) and last night was a pitchers duel. This game is a day start in Los Angeles and the ball carries much better during the day. The Cubs send Ted Lilly to the hill after going six innings of shutout baseball in first start in close to month after being on the DL. While Lilly has been good against the Dodgers with a 3-0 record and a 3.20 era in four start’s, he faces a Dodgers team that rakes left handed pitching. The Dodgers send their tenth starter this year to the mound with knuckleball Charlie Hager making this start. Not much to go on with Hager but after Wolf dominating the Cubs lineup last night with off speed pitches I think it will be easier on the Cubs lineup to see this slow stuff two day’s in a row.
3 Unit Pick #980 Take Oakland (-105) over Detroit (August 22, 9:05)
Oakland gets a chance to breakout of their offensive slump vs. a guy they have had success against. Armando Galarraga makes this start for the Tigers, Galarraga has a 7.02 era in four start’s vs. the A’s and in a start earlier this year gave up five runs and only got two outs before he was chased. In that start, Galarraga faced Oakland starter Trevor Cahill who makes this start in good form but not getting any run support, Cahill has been much better in home start’s this year and I think with the success the A’s have had against Galarraga and the current form Cahill has been in we have some good value here.
2 Unit Pick Take Over (9) Baltimore at The Chicago White Sox’s (August 22, 7:10)
Baltimore starter David Hernandez has struggled mightily, in three of his last five start’s Hernandez hasn’t made it past the fifth inning and gives up a ton of walks. Dansk hasn’t been as good this year as last, but is a good pitcher. The O’s have had some success against him as Danks has a 4.71 over five start’s vs. Baltimore. I think the White Sox’s will do some scoring tonight
Thanks and Good Luck-Dave
Allen Eastman
1-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 35.0 New York Giants at Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
2-Unit Play. Take #430 Seattle (-3) over Denver (10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
This is my Game of the Week.
3-Unit Play. Take #974 Cleveland (-130) over Seattle (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
2-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 9.0 Seattle at Cleveland (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
1-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 35.0 New York Giants at Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
2-Unit Play. Take #430 Seattle (-3) over Denver (10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
This is my Game of the Week.
3-Unit Play. Take #974 Cleveland (-130) over Seattle (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
2-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 9.0 Seattle at Cleveland (7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22)
1 Unit Play. Take Under 38.5 between the New Orleans Saints @ Houston Texans (Saturday @ 8pm est). Although one would think points will come a flurry between these two teams, the total has gone down since its inception. The total opened at 40 and there are a flurry of 38.5 and 39's out there. The Saints won 17-7 over the Bengals as Mark Brunell saw a quite bit of action. And, the Texans 16-10 at Kansas City as Orlovsky saw a good amount of action as well. It is expected that Grossman see some action today and that Brunell and Joey Harrington continue to see some reps. I expect a more tame result in offense from both teams as they have made a focus on defense this year. Its interesting that two of the most potent offenses in the league last year making defense more of a focus this year. Plus, this is a bit of a public fade as well. I believe this game likely stays under the posted total.
1 Unit Play. Take Over 32.5 between the New York Jets @ Baltimore Ravens (Monday @ 8pm est). Although many expect this game to be low scoring, I don't believe so. I think both offenses have the spurt to score here - mainly the Ravens. Remember, the Ravens continue to have success with Flacco as they put up 23 points against the Ravens. Plus, Troy Smith passed for 200 yards in the last game. Similar to the Titans, both quarterbacks having success yields more points. The Jets have some uncertainty with the quarterback rotation as well which I believe the increased competition will yield to more points - primarily between Erik Ainge and Mark Sanchez. I look for the Ravens to put up at least 24 in this effort while the Jets tack on a about two scores. I have this game closing between 37 and 38 points.
Good luck,
IC
1 Unit Play. Take Over 32.5 between the New York Jets @ Baltimore Ravens (Monday @ 8pm est). Although many expect this game to be low scoring, I don't believe so. I think both offenses have the spurt to score here - mainly the Ravens. Remember, the Ravens continue to have success with Flacco as they put up 23 points against the Ravens. Plus, Troy Smith passed for 200 yards in the last game. Similar to the Titans, both quarterbacks having success yields more points. The Jets have some uncertainty with the quarterback rotation as well which I believe the increased competition will yield to more points - primarily between Erik Ainge and Mark Sanchez. I look for the Ravens to put up at least 24 in this effort while the Jets tack on a about two scores. I have this game closing between 37 and 38 points.
Good luck,
IC
Vegas Sports Informer's Picks For Football
1 Unit Play. #420 Take Green Bay –3 over Buffalo (Saturday 8/22 8:00 PM)
Green Bay has a 9-3 lead in the all-time preseason series with Buffalo, but was a 27-7 road loser in the most recent meetings. Green Bay will want to show the Favre peeps that don’t forget us in the NFC North.
1 Unit Play. #420 Take Green Bay –3 over Buffalo (Saturday 8/22 8:00 PM)
Green Bay has a 9-3 lead in the all-time preseason series with Buffalo, but was a 27-7 road loser in the most recent meetings. Green Bay will want to show the Favre peeps that don’t forget us in the NFC North.
tout tally
cin 1
pitt 6
o 1
u 1
mil 3
wash 5
o 2
phil 4 (rl 6)
nym 1
fla atl 4
(rl 3)
u 1
arizz 6
hou 5
o 1
sf 3
colo 4 (rl2)
o 2
stl 2 (rl2)
sd
u 2
chic 5
lad 4
o 2
u 3
sea 2
cle 4
o 1
u 1
nyy 9 (rl1)
bost 1
o 3
u 1
tex 10
tam 4 (rl1)
o 1
u 3
minn 2
kc
o 3
u 1
balt 1
cws 3 (rl3)
o 3
det 4
oak 9
o 1
a few nfl totals:
Den/sea
o 3
u 1
pitt/wash
o 2
u 5
det/cle
o 1
u 3
buff/gb
o 1
u 3
no/hou
o 5
u 1
cin 1
pitt 6
o 1
u 1
mil 3
wash 5
o 2
phil 4 (rl 6)
nym 1
fla atl 4
(rl 3)
u 1
arizz 6
hou 5
o 1
sf 3
colo 4 (rl2)
o 2
stl 2 (rl2)
sd
u 2
chic 5
lad 4
o 2
u 3
sea 2
cle 4
o 1
u 1
nyy 9 (rl1)
bost 1
o 3
u 1
tex 10
tam 4 (rl1)
o 1
u 3
minn 2
kc
o 3
u 1
balt 1
cws 3 (rl3)
o 3
det 4
oak 9
o 1
a few nfl totals:
Den/sea
o 3
u 1
pitt/wash
o 2
u 5
det/cle
o 1
u 3
buff/gb
o 1
u 3
no/hou
o 5
u 1
