BOB BALFE
Browns -2 over Titans
The Titans play five preseason games this year and might be toning down their play with the starters to avoid injury. The Browns have a lot to work on and at home will want to play well. This will be the game that determines if Derrick Anderson or Brady Quinn gets the starting role at quarterback. Both of them should get good time with the starting offense keeping Cleveland's starters on the field a little longer tonight. Take the Browns.
Giants -105 over Rockies
Zito/Marquis
Browns -2 over Titans
The Titans play five preseason games this year and might be toning down their play with the starters to avoid injury. The Browns have a lot to work on and at home will want to play well. This will be the game that determines if Derrick Anderson or Brady Quinn gets the starting role at quarterback. Both of them should get good time with the starting offense keeping Cleveland's starters on the field a little longer tonight. Take the Browns.
Giants -105 over Rockies
Zito/Marquis
Wunderdog MLB 08/29
Game: Cleveland at Baltimore (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Cleveland -110 (moneyline) (risk 2 to win 1.8)
Game: Cleveland at Baltimore (7:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Cleveland -1.5 runs +145 (runline) (risk 2 to win 2.9)
Game: Houston at Arizona (8:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Arizona -130 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.9)
Game: Houston at Arizona (8:15 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Arizona -1.5 runs +166 (runline) (risk 3 to win 5)
Game: Cleveland at Baltimore (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Cleveland -110 (moneyline) (risk 2 to win 1.8)
Game: Cleveland at Baltimore (7:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 2 units on Cleveland -1.5 runs +145 (runline) (risk 2 to win 2.9)
Game: Houston at Arizona (8:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Arizona -130 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 3.9)
Game: Houston at Arizona (8:15 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Arizona -1.5 runs +166 (runline) (risk 3 to win 5)
Wunderdog
Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles
Play: Cleveland Indians
Jeremy Sowers has pitched much better for the Indians of late. Despite a poor performance in his last outing, his previous five outings showed an impressive 3.09 ERA. The Orioles counter with rookie Chris Tillman, who really has struggled keeping the ball in the park. Tillman has allowed nine HRs in just 35 big league innings, and the Indians are a team that can score and take average pitching deep, as they have been 15-6 in their last 21 against a pitcher with a WHIP over 1.30. The O's inconsistent offense has led them to a 22-48 record after scoring 5+ in their previous game. The Orioles offense takes a sharp negative turn against left-hand pitching as well, as they average 5.1 runs a game vs. right-handers, but just four per game against southpaws. The Indians meanwhile, are plating 5.6 runs a game on the road, so I will go with them in this one.
Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles
Play: Cleveland Indians
Jeremy Sowers has pitched much better for the Indians of late. Despite a poor performance in his last outing, his previous five outings showed an impressive 3.09 ERA. The Orioles counter with rookie Chris Tillman, who really has struggled keeping the ball in the park. Tillman has allowed nine HRs in just 35 big league innings, and the Indians are a team that can score and take average pitching deep, as they have been 15-6 in their last 21 against a pitcher with a WHIP over 1.30. The O's inconsistent offense has led them to a 22-48 record after scoring 5+ in their previous game. The Orioles offense takes a sharp negative turn against left-hand pitching as well, as they average 5.1 runs a game vs. right-handers, but just four per game against southpaws. The Indians meanwhile, are plating 5.6 runs a game on the road, so I will go with them in this one.
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Bonus Plays
Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions OVER 39.5
It’s dress rehersal day for both of these teams as the season approaches in a few weeks. The Colts will have Peyton Manning playing the most he’s played all pre season, and the #1 offense in the league will gunning to make some plays against the woeful Lions defense.
Daunte Culpepper will make the start for Detroit, with Matthew Stafford getting the bulk of the second half action. They’ll certainly be able to put up some points today, but the question is will they be able to stop anyone. I say no, so expect a high scoring game.
Atlanta Braves/Philadelphia Phillies UNDER 8
Good pitchiing matchup tonight in Philly, weather permitting. Derek Lowe goes for the Braves while Cliff Lee, who has been AMAZING thus far for the Phillies takes the hill.
Lowe (12-8, 4.48) hasn’t been his usual self this year, struggling at times while trying to find consistency. He has however, been great against the Phillies in 2009. He’s 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings pitched. He’ll pitch well today, but will it be well enough against Lee.
Lee (5-0, 0.68) has literally been unhittable since coming over from Cleveland. Philadelphia is going to be very tough to beat if Lee keeps going like this. He’s allowed just 24 hits and 3 runs in 40 innings pitched. He’s been unreal, and that is unlikely to change as September approaches.
Bonus Plays
Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions OVER 39.5
It’s dress rehersal day for both of these teams as the season approaches in a few weeks. The Colts will have Peyton Manning playing the most he’s played all pre season, and the #1 offense in the league will gunning to make some plays against the woeful Lions defense.
Daunte Culpepper will make the start for Detroit, with Matthew Stafford getting the bulk of the second half action. They’ll certainly be able to put up some points today, but the question is will they be able to stop anyone. I say no, so expect a high scoring game.
Atlanta Braves/Philadelphia Phillies UNDER 8
Good pitchiing matchup tonight in Philly, weather permitting. Derek Lowe goes for the Braves while Cliff Lee, who has been AMAZING thus far for the Phillies takes the hill.
Lowe (12-8, 4.48) hasn’t been his usual self this year, struggling at times while trying to find consistency. He has however, been great against the Phillies in 2009. He’s 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings pitched. He’ll pitch well today, but will it be well enough against Lee.
Lee (5-0, 0.68) has literally been unhittable since coming over from Cleveland. Philadelphia is going to be very tough to beat if Lee keeps going like this. He’s allowed just 24 hits and 3 runs in 40 innings pitched. He’s been unreal, and that is unlikely to change as September approaches.
Unlocked Sports
Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
Picks: Texas ML (3 units) & Texas -1.5 (2 units)
This is a great price to play Texas both moneyline and runline. Scott Feldman (13-4, 3.87) will face Carl Pavano (11-9, 5.20). Feldman has a very impressive road record of 9-1 this season. The Rangers are 2.5 games behind Boston in the Wildcard standings and absolutely cannot afford to lose this one.
Lay 3 units moneyline and 2 units runline on Texas.
Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins
Picks: Texas ML (3 units) & Texas -1.5 (2 units)
This is a great price to play Texas both moneyline and runline. Scott Feldman (13-4, 3.87) will face Carl Pavano (11-9, 5.20). Feldman has a very impressive road record of 9-1 this season. The Rangers are 2.5 games behind Boston in the Wildcard standings and absolutely cannot afford to lose this one.
Lay 3 units moneyline and 2 units runline on Texas.
