Service Plays Saturday 08/29/09

[ALSportsJunkie]

Trace Adams
1000* - Texas w/Feldman over Pavano, 500* - LA Dodgers RUN LINE (Haeger vs. Maloney), 500* - Atlanta

Brutal loss for the Rangers last night, as Both the Angels, and the Red Sox notched wins.

I expect Texas to bounce-back with the "W" tonight, as they are 7-2 their last 9 games following a loss, and starter Scott Feldman has been dealing nasty of late, and he is a blistering 9-1 on the road this season with an ERA of 2.97!

Carl Pavano will counter, and while he has had a successful comeback season, the fact remains his season ERA is still over 5 for the year.

The Texas bats were quiet last night, tonight they wake up and get a much-needed win to cool down the surging Twinks.

1000♦ - Texas w/Feldman over Pavano

♦♦♦NOTE: Both listed starters must start, or no action on the play!♦♦♦

The Reds took down the Dodgers last night, but today knuckleballer Charlie Haeger will baffle the Cincy bats, and LA will cruise to an easy win.

Haeger has worked 14 innings for the Dodgers in the starting rotation, and is 1-0 with 3 earned runs allowed.

I can see him tossing 6 or 7 shutout frames today, and the LA bats exposing Matt Maloney who is making his 1st start since the middle of June. His last call-up to the big club did not go so well, as Maloney went 0-2 over 3 starts with an over 6 ERA.

Even with the Dodgers loss last night, they are still 23-6 their last 29 games played against the Red-Legs.

I am taking the Dodgers on the RUN LINE in this one!

500♦ - LA Dodgers RUN LINE PLAY (Haeger vs. Maloney) - 4:10 pm

♦♦♦NOTE: Both listed starters must start, or no action on the play!♦♦♦

Preseason NFL for Saturday night, and this one is all about the scheduling!

You cannot tell me the Chargers who have played at home, and have played close to home at Arizona last week, and will be at home next Friday night for a date with the 49ers want any part of being on the field this Saturday night in Atlanta!!!

As for the Falcons, they have played at Detroit, and at St. Louis, a pair of teams with new head coaches looking to make statements. Now Atlanta comes back home for their home opener this evening, and will also close at home against Baltimore.

I have a feeling the Falcons will be ready to soar in this spot in front of a fan base that is sure to be excited for this upcoming season after the promise new coach Mike Smith, and the team showed last regular season.

It also helps that Atlanta is on a 3-1 spread run the last 2 preseason's at home.

Take the Falcons.

500♦ - Atlanta Falcons


Bought/confirmed..GL everyone!

 

[SamuelEmporia]

Karl Garrett

20 DIMER - SAN FRANCISCO (Zito over Marquis)...10 DIMERS - TEXAS (Feldman over Pavano), &KANSAS CITY 20 DIMER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (Zito over Marquis)

Momentum is only as strong as your next day's starter. That's how the old saying goes, and right now, I am liking the momentum Barry Zito brings into this home start for San Francisco.

Zito just battled Colorado starter Jason Marquis his last time out, and went 6 scoreless. Marquis worked 8, and allowed 1 run. Neither factored in the decision.

Zito's last 12 innings have been SCORELESS, and I think he has a few more in his bag of tricks tonight.

The Giants are a whopping 39-19 their last 58 at home, and 42-21 overall at home this season. They have also bested the Rockies in 3 of the 4 meetings this year by the bay.

Colorado has now lost 3 in a row, and it seems that momentum is not something that is in their corner right now.

Take the Giants.

10 DIMER - TEXAS RANGERS (Feldman over Pavano)

The Rangers have done a good job of late when they are playing off a loss, as they are 7-2 their last 9 games following a setback.

I like them tonight, as starter Scott Feldman has been a true "road warrior" this season, sporting a 9-1 road mark with an ERA under 3.

Feldman and Pavano just worked against each other on the 15th in Arlington, and both were knocked off the mound early in that start.

For the season, Pavano sports an over 5 ERA. Minny has been resurgent of late, but my money is on Feldman, and that 9-1 road mark.

Take the Rangers in this one to bounce back.

10 DIMER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

If there was ever such a thing as a "must win" in the preseason, this is it for the Chiefs.

Kansas City hasn't shown much this preseason, dropping both of their games, while scoring only 23-points. On the bright side, the Chiefs have allowed just 33-points in their pair of losses under new coach Todd Haley.

Tonight is the night Kansas City breaks the scneid, as this will be their last preseason home game, and I expect them to have their way against a Seattle team that has looked tip-top this August, winning and covering both of their preseason clashes.

Look for the Seahawks to give little resistence in this one this evening, and for KC to get the win and cover.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

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8/29/2009

20 Units on Atlanta (-2) over San Diego, 8:00pmET

If you buy the game or weekend separately then they will give you 20 units. A season long subscriber would get 12 Units

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Jim Feist

Week 3 5-Star Preseason Shocker - Saturday!

NFL (269) BALTIMORE RAVENS VS (270) CAROLINA PANTHERS


Take: (269) BALTIMORE RAVENS - 5*

Reason: The starters play the most in Week 3, and no one wants to face this Baltimore starting defense. The Panthers have injuries, problems at stopping the run, plus turnovers. The Panthers have fumbled 10 times in their first two exhibitions, losses against the New York Giants (six) and Miami Dolphins (four). They've lost five of them. Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams has a "sore knee" and is likely out. Worse, the Carolina defense has been soft up front, allowing 139 and 141 yards rushing in two games. It's been another week of bad news for the Panthers' defense. As they prepare for their third preseason exhibition, the Panthers have learned they'll be without linebacker Jon Beason (sprained knee) and safety Charles Godfrey (broken hand) for an indefinite period. Nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu (torn Achilles) has already been lost for the season. The wrong team opened as the favorite. Play the Ravens.

 

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Jefferson-sports

NFL
TENNESSEE+3 -140 7 units

TENNESSEE+2 or +1 5 units

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Vegas Sports Experts

10* Take NY Jets (+3.5) over NY Giants (NFL Power Play)

New York Jets
• 22-10 ATS in pre-season vs. NFC East Division Opponents
• 22-7 ATS when playing in the last two weeks of the pre-season
• 5-1 ATS in pre-season coming off a loss by 3 points or less

5* Take New Orleans (-2.5) over Oakland (NFL Bonus Play)

New Orleans
• 5-0 SU & ATS in pre-season road games the last 3 years
• 3-1 SU & ATS when playing in the last two weeks of the pre-season
• 3-0 SU in pre-season coming off an OVER the total

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Triple Threat Sports

Steelers vs Bills
Play: 2* Under

The Bills have gone Over the total in three preseason games so far, and that has inflated this line. However, most of the damage the Bills have done on offense has come with reserves, as the first team offense has managed just one FG on nine drives! Here the Bills' starters are playing into the 3Q and facing an excellent Steeler defnese that is also playing into the 3Q, so we are not looking for any Buffalo fireworks here. The Steelers are very likely giving all kicking duties to a rookie tonite in an effort to keep Jeff Reed healthy, and finally note that the Steelers are 2-11 to the Under in the preseason for Mike Tomlin.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Gina

Saturday, August 29th, 2009 4:10 p.m. est.

New York Mets (58-71) at Chicago Cubs (64-62)
(R) Bobby Parnell (3-6) vs. (R) Ryan Dempster (7-7)

The struggling Mets have dropped six of their last seven games and five of the last seven contests against the Cubs. Go with Chicago tonight against the Mets in the Windy City. The Cubs have won the last three meetings against the Mets at Wrigley Field and New York’s Bobby Parnell has been shaky. The right-hander allowed 14 runs in just eight innings of his last two starts. The Mets are 1-3 in his last four starts. Chicago counters with Ryan Dempster. The right-hander is 8-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 23 appearances, including 12 starts against the Mets.

Chicago Cubs -250


Saturday, August 29th, 2009 7:15 p.m. est.

Washington Nationals (46-83) at St. Louis Cardinals (75-55)
(R) Craig Stammen (4-6) vs. (R) Mitchell Boggs (1-2)

St. Louis Cardinals have won 22 of their last 29 games overall, seven of their last eight home games and nine of their last 11 meetings versus the Nationals, including four straight at Busch Stadium. Go with St. Louis tonight at home. The struggling Washington Nationals are just 3-8 in its last 11 games.

St. Louis Cardinals -170

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Pointwise NFLX Phones

3* Denver
2* San Fran

 

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ncoast

3* atl -2.5 -120
3* ten +2.5

 

[Topgun68]

Kelso: 50 units New York Giants

 

[bigshermspicks]

Northcoast

3* atl-2 1/2 -120
3* tenn +2 1/2

 

[Deathknight7]

Chris Jordans pick for today

1-1-1 Yesterday




200♦ N.Y. GIANTS (buy the hook down to -3 if your book has the line at 3-1/2) - I’m not sold on the reclamation project with the Fly Boys. I am sold on the giant step the 2008 Super Bowl champs will take this season, and feel their much better than what is being discussed.

This is a well-rounded, deep lineup the Giants boast, and the fact is head coach Tom Coughlin has always stressed defense when it comes to winning in the regular season. Thus, the loss of Plaxico Burress, as worrisome as it may seem, is nothing to be alarmed about when there is plenty of talent on this team. Not to mention when there is plenty of defense to give the offense ample opportunity to put points on the board.

And this is one week Coughlin takes as serious as the regular season, even more so than the ‘Week 3 theory’ that everyone plays more time. The Giants leave everything on the field; and against the Jets, I have faith Big Blue is going to be bringing that suffocating defensive front to thwart rookie Mark Sanchez.

I know the Giants are dealing with injuries and will be without the likes of Canty, Alford, Pierce and Ross, but the way the Ravens were able to rattle the USC grad with their strong pass rush, I expect the Giants’ defensive line to do the same thing to force errant passes.

And when the Giants do get the ball, it’ll be a chess match, as the Giants will look to run the ball and creep systematically up field, wearing down the Jets’ defense, while eating time and picking the right spots for the Eli Manning to strike.

This matchup has typically stayed under – four straight years now – so if you’d like to play that as a comp play, go ahead. My play is on the Giants because for as good a defensive coach as Rex Ryan may be, I don’t think he knows what he’s in store for against this offense.

I’m all over the Giants tonight, and don’t forget if your book has a 3-1/2, buy it down to -3. Most books, however, are sitting at -3. This is why it’s important to shop your number all the time.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

bullseyesports

Dallas cowboys

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

ncoast

3* atl -2.5 -120
3* ten +2.5

Marquee play of the day
Atlanta -2-
same as his late phone play

Northcoast
TV plays from the debit card line

Detroit +3
Oakland +2-

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Free Silver Key Pick for Saturday NFL Pre-Season Football

Over 38.5 Total Points, Seattle at KANSAS CITY (8 et) (Weather)

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

tommyspicersports

Colts

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

bettingjesus

Colorado Rockies 1 unit
Falcons -2.5 to win 2 units,
NY Giants ML first half to win 2 units
Colts first half -3
4 units,Ravens plus 1/2 first quarter 2 units

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

alatex

Superplay NYG -3

Indy -3

 

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ASA

3* dodgers/reds under 9