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Saturday's Plays ...
20 DIME selection on the <b>SAN DIEGO PADRES</b> over the Phillies in afternaon action from Southern California. The Padres opened as a solid -125 favorite in this contest, but that number has jumped up to -130 in some spots. Note that you must list both starting pitechers in this game – Philadelphia’s Joe Blanton and San Diego’s Jon Garland. If either does not go, this play is VOID!
5 DIME selection on the <b>HOUSTON TEXANS</b> minus the points over the Cowboys in preseason NFL action. Houston is a solid three-point favorite across the board in Vegas and offshore. If this number goes up to 3½, though, I want you to protect your invesrment by purchasing the half-point and only laying minus-3
5 DIME selection on the <b>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS</b> plus the points over the Vikings in preseason NFL action. Seattle is catching 5½ points both here in Vegas and offshore. If money continues to pour in on Minnesota and this thing jumps to 6½, going ahead by the half-point and grab 7.
<b>Padres</b>
The Phillies are 71-57 overall, including 31-32 on the road. Prior to last night’s extra-innings win, they had lost four in a row and six of eight, and they’re handing the ball to a pitcher (Joe Blanton) who is 5-6 with a 5.32 ERA on the season, including 1-4 with a 6.55 ERA in nine road starts.
The Padres are 76-51 overall (tops in the National League), including 38-24 at home. They’ve won 13 of their last 18 games (including six of eight at Petco Park), and they’re haading the ball to a pitcher (Jon Garland) who is 13-8 with a 3.25 ERA, including 7-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 13 home starts. Garland this month is 4-1 with a 2.01 ERA, as opponents are batting a collective .191 against him in August, and since the All-Star break he’s 5-2 with a 2.57 ERA and a .200 batting-average-against.
So why is San Diego such a cheap favorite this afternoon? Because the oddsmakers simply refuse to give this team – far and away the most profitable club in baseball this year – its proper respect. And smart bettors continue to make the oddsemakers pay for that disrespect.
Some more numbers to chew on with respect to this pitching matchup: With this being a day game, it must be noted that San Diego has been unseasonably hot this week, and the beefy Blanton is 3-3 with a 6.10 ERA in day games, while the svelte Garland is 6-2 with a 2.98 ERA in day games. And check out Blanton’s career numbers in three starts against the Padres: 13 runs (12 earned) and 23 hits allowed in 16 innings (6.75 ERA, 1.63 WHIP). He started a June 6 contest in Philly, which the Padres won 6-5 in extra innings.
Bottom line: San Diego may trail Philadelphia in terms of All-Star representatives and marquee players, but any way you want to crunch the numbers, the Padres are the better team. Throw in the fact San Diego has baseball’s top bullpen (2.82 ERA, compared to the Phillies’ 4.01 ERA) and I’ll gladly lay the cheap price with the best team in the National League.
<b>Texans</b>
Clearly, the Dallas Cowboys aren’t putting forth much effort this preseason. Yes, their record shows they’re 2-1 SU and ATS, but one of those victories came in the Hall of Fame Game (16-7 over the Bengals), which is the biggest waste of time every year. And in last week’s 16-14 victory over the Chargers in San Diego, Dallas got outgained by 100 yards, with the offense mustering a pathetic 194 yards of total offense.
The Cowboys did finally produce an offensive touchdown last week, but it came after a turnover in the red zone. The only other time Dallas has found the end zone in three games was a 6-yard INT return for a score in the Hall of Fame Game. Overall, the Cowboys’ offense has accounted for just 34 points in three games while averaging just 251 total yards per game (68.3 rushing ypg). And Tony Romo has been far from spectarular, completing just 46.4 percent of his passes for 141 yards with one score and one pick.
Romo’s poor numbers are largely the result of the fact that he’s playing behind a patchwork offensive line. The Cowboys have been decimated by injuries to key guys up front (hence the reason the running game is netting just 2.8 yards per carry). Because of the line woes, I don’t expect Romo to play as long as he usually would in these Week 3 contests – and if he does play, I certainly doubt he’ll be dropping back to pass a lot since the Texans having a very good pass rush.
Speaking of Week 3 preseason contests, the Cowboys haven’t taken them very seriously. They’ve lost two of their last three, going 0-3 ATS. Two of those non-covers were against Houston, including a 28-16 loss back in 2007. In fact, the home team is a perfect 7-0 in this rivalry (five preseason games, two regular-season contests), with the Texans going 3-0 SU and ATS at home.
After consecutive road losses to Arizona (19-16) and New Orleans (38-20) in which the team showed very little on both sides of the ball, you can expect the Texans to come out clicking in their first home game. And there’s no doubt they’ll be playing to win, unlike Dallas, which is just trying to keep bodies healthy.
<b>Seahawks</b>
This number makes no sense. I know Brett Favre is going to see more action tonight than he did Sunday, when he was on the field for one series in Minnesota’s 15-10 loss to San Francisco. But if he plays more than six series – or about 1½ quarters – I’ll be shocked. For one thing, he knows this offense inside and out and only needs to play long enough to knock off the rust. For another thing, he’s without his top two WR targets in Sidney Rice (surgery this week) and Percy Harvin (ongoing migraines). And no way top RB Adrian Peterson gets more than a handful of carries.
Seattle, meanwhile, hits the road after a couple of tight preseason home games, rallying past Tennessee 20-18 in Week (as a 3½-point home chalk) and falling to the Packers 27-24 (as a 2½-point favorite) last week. So this marks Pete Carroll’s first time in hostile environment as Seattle’s head coach, and I’m very sure he’s going to treat this like a regular-season game, right down to playing his starters well into the third quarter.
Also, despite the SU and ATS results so far this August, the Seahawks have still been a preseason force since 2004, going 19-7 SU and 18-8 ATS in exhibition action. During this six-plus year stretch, Seattle is 9-3 SU and 10-2 ATS on the road in the summer, and 9-2 ATS as an underdog.
Make no mistake: I realize that Minnesota is the superior team here. But there’s really nothing for the Vikings to gain by taking this game seriously – in fact, they’ve got a lot to lose in the form of potential injury. On the flip side, Carroll will be playing to win tonight, I guarantee you that. And the Seahawks have a ton of guys still fighting for jobs, and that includes at quarterback as veteran Matt Hasselbeck is being pushed by newcomer Charlie Whitehurst (former third-stringer for the Chargers).
Finally, the Vikings are just 3-5 in their last eight preseason home games, and Seattle has cashed in three straight Week 3 preseason tilts, the last two on the road as an underdog.
Saturday's Plays ...
20 DIME selection on the <b>SAN DIEGO PADRES</b> over the Phillies in afternaon action from Southern California. The Padres opened as a solid -125 favorite in this contest, but that number has jumped up to -130 in some spots. Note that you must list both starting pitechers in this game – Philadelphia’s Joe Blanton and San Diego’s Jon Garland. If either does not go, this play is VOID!
5 DIME selection on the <b>HOUSTON TEXANS</b> minus the points over the Cowboys in preseason NFL action. Houston is a solid three-point favorite across the board in Vegas and offshore. If this number goes up to 3½, though, I want you to protect your invesrment by purchasing the half-point and only laying minus-3
5 DIME selection on the <b>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS</b> plus the points over the Vikings in preseason NFL action. Seattle is catching 5½ points both here in Vegas and offshore. If money continues to pour in on Minnesota and this thing jumps to 6½, going ahead by the half-point and grab 7.
<b>Padres</b>
The Phillies are 71-57 overall, including 31-32 on the road. Prior to last night’s extra-innings win, they had lost four in a row and six of eight, and they’re handing the ball to a pitcher (Joe Blanton) who is 5-6 with a 5.32 ERA on the season, including 1-4 with a 6.55 ERA in nine road starts.
The Padres are 76-51 overall (tops in the National League), including 38-24 at home. They’ve won 13 of their last 18 games (including six of eight at Petco Park), and they’re haading the ball to a pitcher (Jon Garland) who is 13-8 with a 3.25 ERA, including 7-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 13 home starts. Garland this month is 4-1 with a 2.01 ERA, as opponents are batting a collective .191 against him in August, and since the All-Star break he’s 5-2 with a 2.57 ERA and a .200 batting-average-against.
So why is San Diego such a cheap favorite this afternoon? Because the oddsmakers simply refuse to give this team – far and away the most profitable club in baseball this year – its proper respect. And smart bettors continue to make the oddsemakers pay for that disrespect.
Some more numbers to chew on with respect to this pitching matchup: With this being a day game, it must be noted that San Diego has been unseasonably hot this week, and the beefy Blanton is 3-3 with a 6.10 ERA in day games, while the svelte Garland is 6-2 with a 2.98 ERA in day games. And check out Blanton’s career numbers in three starts against the Padres: 13 runs (12 earned) and 23 hits allowed in 16 innings (6.75 ERA, 1.63 WHIP). He started a June 6 contest in Philly, which the Padres won 6-5 in extra innings.
Bottom line: San Diego may trail Philadelphia in terms of All-Star representatives and marquee players, but any way you want to crunch the numbers, the Padres are the better team. Throw in the fact San Diego has baseball’s top bullpen (2.82 ERA, compared to the Phillies’ 4.01 ERA) and I’ll gladly lay the cheap price with the best team in the National League.
<b>Texans</b>
Clearly, the Dallas Cowboys aren’t putting forth much effort this preseason. Yes, their record shows they’re 2-1 SU and ATS, but one of those victories came in the Hall of Fame Game (16-7 over the Bengals), which is the biggest waste of time every year. And in last week’s 16-14 victory over the Chargers in San Diego, Dallas got outgained by 100 yards, with the offense mustering a pathetic 194 yards of total offense.
The Cowboys did finally produce an offensive touchdown last week, but it came after a turnover in the red zone. The only other time Dallas has found the end zone in three games was a 6-yard INT return for a score in the Hall of Fame Game. Overall, the Cowboys’ offense has accounted for just 34 points in three games while averaging just 251 total yards per game (68.3 rushing ypg). And Tony Romo has been far from spectarular, completing just 46.4 percent of his passes for 141 yards with one score and one pick.
Romo’s poor numbers are largely the result of the fact that he’s playing behind a patchwork offensive line. The Cowboys have been decimated by injuries to key guys up front (hence the reason the running game is netting just 2.8 yards per carry). Because of the line woes, I don’t expect Romo to play as long as he usually would in these Week 3 contests – and if he does play, I certainly doubt he’ll be dropping back to pass a lot since the Texans having a very good pass rush.
Speaking of Week 3 preseason contests, the Cowboys haven’t taken them very seriously. They’ve lost two of their last three, going 0-3 ATS. Two of those non-covers were against Houston, including a 28-16 loss back in 2007. In fact, the home team is a perfect 7-0 in this rivalry (five preseason games, two regular-season contests), with the Texans going 3-0 SU and ATS at home.
After consecutive road losses to Arizona (19-16) and New Orleans (38-20) in which the team showed very little on both sides of the ball, you can expect the Texans to come out clicking in their first home game. And there’s no doubt they’ll be playing to win, unlike Dallas, which is just trying to keep bodies healthy.
<b>Seahawks</b>
This number makes no sense. I know Brett Favre is going to see more action tonight than he did Sunday, when he was on the field for one series in Minnesota’s 15-10 loss to San Francisco. But if he plays more than six series – or about 1½ quarters – I’ll be shocked. For one thing, he knows this offense inside and out and only needs to play long enough to knock off the rust. For another thing, he’s without his top two WR targets in Sidney Rice (surgery this week) and Percy Harvin (ongoing migraines). And no way top RB Adrian Peterson gets more than a handful of carries.
Seattle, meanwhile, hits the road after a couple of tight preseason home games, rallying past Tennessee 20-18 in Week (as a 3½-point home chalk) and falling to the Packers 27-24 (as a 2½-point favorite) last week. So this marks Pete Carroll’s first time in hostile environment as Seattle’s head coach, and I’m very sure he’s going to treat this like a regular-season game, right down to playing his starters well into the third quarter.
Also, despite the SU and ATS results so far this August, the Seahawks have still been a preseason force since 2004, going 19-7 SU and 18-8 ATS in exhibition action. During this six-plus year stretch, Seattle is 9-3 SU and 10-2 ATS on the road in the summer, and 9-2 ATS as an underdog.
Make no mistake: I realize that Minnesota is the superior team here. But there’s really nothing for the Vikings to gain by taking this game seriously – in fact, they’ve got a lot to lose in the form of potential injury. On the flip side, Carroll will be playing to win tonight, I guarantee you that. And the Seahawks have a ton of guys still fighting for jobs, and that includes at quarterback as veteran Matt Hasselbeck is being pushed by newcomer Charlie Whitehurst (former third-stringer for the Chargers).
Finally, the Vikings are just 3-5 in their last eight preseason home games, and Seattle has cashed in three straight Week 3 preseason tilts, the last two on the road as an underdog.
Saturday, August 28
Hot pitchers
-- THudson is 6-1, 1.43 in his last nine starts. Nolasco is 5-1, 2.95 in his last six starts, but is now pitching with torn meniscus in his knee.
-- Garland is 3-1, 1.42 in his last four starts. Blanton is 1-0, 3.12 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 4-1, 2.70 in his last five starts.
-- JSantana is 2-2, 1.67 in his last four starts. Myers is 1-0, 2.14 in his last three starts.
-- Billingsley has 1.75 RA in his last seven starts. Chacin is 3-2, 3.73 in his last five starts.
-- DHudson is 3-1, 1.72 in five starts for Arizona.
-- Greinke is 1-0, 1.64 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 4-0, 2.12 in his last four starts. Danks is 1-0, 2.89 in his last four starts.
-- Buchholz is 5-0, 1.45 in his last six starts. Garza is 2-2, 1.91 in his last four starts.
-- Braden is 2-1, 2.45 in his last three starts. Harden is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Lohse is 2-4, 8.77 in his last six starts. LHernandez is 0-2, 6.11 in his last three starts.
-- Wells is 0-5, 7.27 in his last six starts.
-- Duke is 1-3, 5.46 in his last five starts. Capuano is 1-1, 4.15 in two starts this season.
-- Zito is 0-4, 4.43 in his last seven starts.
-- Figaro is 2-3, 6.23 is 21 big league IP; he started three games LY. He is 10-6, 4.14 in 23 AAA starts this season.
-- Blackburn is 0-3, 8.87 in his last four starts. Fister is 1-3, 7.00 in his last five starts.
-- Gomez is 0-2, 10.00 in his last couple starts.
-- Millwood is 0-6, 6.18 in his last nine starts. Kazmir is 0-2, 5.51 in his last three starts.
Totals
-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Washington home games.
-- Over is 10-4-1 in Cubs' last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 12-3 in last fifteen Houston games.
-- Five of last seven Florida games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in last sixteen games at Miller Park.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in last thirteen games at Coors Field.
-- Phillies' last six games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 14-5-1 in last twenty Arizona road games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Toronto games.
-- Six of last nine Cleveland home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Boston road games went over the total.
-- 10 of last 11 Oakland road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Bronx games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Baltimore road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota road games stayed under the total.
Hot Teams
-- Astros won five of their last six games.
-- Reds won 10 of their last 13 games. Cubs won four of six.
-- Dodgers won five of their last six games. Colorado won six of its last eight home games.
-- Braves are 10-3 in last thirteen home games. Marlins won seven of their last ten games.
-- Padres are 14-5 in their last nineteen home games.
-- Giants are 11-6 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Toronto is 14-8 in its last 22 home games. Tigers won six of their last eight games.
-- Boston won five of its last six games; Rays won four of last six.
-- White Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers are 12-5 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Minnesota is 15-8 in its last 23 road games.
Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost five of their last seven games.
-- Since All-Star break, Mets are 2-13 in game following a win.
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games. Pirates have now lost 11 in a row on the road.
-- Nationals are 5-14 in their last nineteen games. Cardinals lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona is 5-9 in its last fourten games.
-- Indians lost ten of their last thirteen games. Royals lost seven of their last eight road games.
-- Bronx is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
-- Angels lost eight of their last eleven games. Orioles are 5-8 in their last thirteen contests.
-- Oakland lost eight of its last eleven road games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last six games.
Umpires
-- Fla-Atl-- Five of last six Everitt games stayed under the total.
-- Phil-SD-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Diaz games.
-- StL-Wsh-- Home side won 10 of last 12 Bellino games.
-- Chi-Cin-- Under is 12-1-1 in last fourteen Gibson games.
-- Hst-NY-- Home team won 14 of last 16 Demuth games.
-- Pitt-Mil-- Five of last six Fairchild games went over the total.
-- LA-Col-- Favorites won last six Foster games behind plate.
-- Az-SF-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Meals games.
-- Det-Tor-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Cuzzi games.
-- Min-Sea-- Five of last six Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- KC-Clev-- Last three Joyce games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Chi-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Timmons games.
-- Bos-TB-- Road team won last six Dreckman games.
-- A's-Tex-- Four of last five TWelke games stayed under the total.
-- Blt-LA-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Nauert games.
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Hot pitchers
-- THudson is 6-1, 1.43 in his last nine starts. Nolasco is 5-1, 2.95 in his last six starts, but is now pitching with torn meniscus in his knee.
-- Garland is 3-1, 1.42 in his last four starts. Blanton is 1-0, 3.12 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 4-1, 2.70 in his last five starts.
-- JSantana is 2-2, 1.67 in his last four starts. Myers is 1-0, 2.14 in his last three starts.
-- Billingsley has 1.75 RA in his last seven starts. Chacin is 3-2, 3.73 in his last five starts.
-- DHudson is 3-1, 1.72 in five starts for Arizona.
-- Greinke is 1-0, 1.64 in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 4-0, 2.12 in his last four starts. Danks is 1-0, 2.89 in his last four starts.
-- Buchholz is 5-0, 1.45 in his last six starts. Garza is 2-2, 1.91 in his last four starts.
-- Braden is 2-1, 2.45 in his last three starts. Harden is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Lohse is 2-4, 8.77 in his last six starts. LHernandez is 0-2, 6.11 in his last three starts.
-- Wells is 0-5, 7.27 in his last six starts.
-- Duke is 1-3, 5.46 in his last five starts. Capuano is 1-1, 4.15 in two starts this season.
-- Zito is 0-4, 4.43 in his last seven starts.
-- Figaro is 2-3, 6.23 is 21 big league IP; he started three games LY. He is 10-6, 4.14 in 23 AAA starts this season.
-- Blackburn is 0-3, 8.87 in his last four starts. Fister is 1-3, 7.00 in his last five starts.
-- Gomez is 0-2, 10.00 in his last couple starts.
-- Millwood is 0-6, 6.18 in his last nine starts. Kazmir is 0-2, 5.51 in his last three starts.
Totals
-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Washington home games.
-- Over is 10-4-1 in Cubs' last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 12-3 in last fifteen Houston games.
-- Five of last seven Florida games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in last sixteen games at Miller Park.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in last thirteen games at Coors Field.
-- Phillies' last six games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 14-5-1 in last twenty Arizona road games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Toronto games.
-- Six of last nine Cleveland home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Boston road games went over the total.
-- 10 of last 11 Oakland road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Bronx games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Baltimore road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota road games stayed under the total.
Hot Teams
-- Astros won five of their last six games.
-- Reds won 10 of their last 13 games. Cubs won four of six.
-- Dodgers won five of their last six games. Colorado won six of its last eight home games.
-- Braves are 10-3 in last thirteen home games. Marlins won seven of their last ten games.
-- Padres are 14-5 in their last nineteen home games.
-- Giants are 11-6 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Toronto is 14-8 in its last 22 home games. Tigers won six of their last eight games.
-- Boston won five of its last six games; Rays won four of last six.
-- White Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers are 12-5 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Minnesota is 15-8 in its last 23 road games.
Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost five of their last seven games.
-- Since All-Star break, Mets are 2-13 in game following a win.
-- Brewers lost four of their last five games. Pirates have now lost 11 in a row on the road.
-- Nationals are 5-14 in their last nineteen games. Cardinals lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona is 5-9 in its last fourten games.
-- Indians lost ten of their last thirteen games. Royals lost seven of their last eight road games.
-- Bronx is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
-- Angels lost eight of their last eleven games. Orioles are 5-8 in their last thirteen contests.
-- Oakland lost eight of its last eleven road games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last six games.
Umpires
-- Fla-Atl-- Five of last six Everitt games stayed under the total.
-- Phil-SD-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Diaz games.
-- StL-Wsh-- Home side won 10 of last 12 Bellino games.
-- Chi-Cin-- Under is 12-1-1 in last fourteen Gibson games.
-- Hst-NY-- Home team won 14 of last 16 Demuth games.
-- Pitt-Mil-- Five of last six Fairchild games went over the total.
-- LA-Col-- Favorites won last six Foster games behind plate.
-- Az-SF-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Meals games.
-- Det-Tor-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Cuzzi games.
-- Min-Sea-- Five of last six Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- KC-Clev-- Last three Joyce games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Chi-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Timmons games.
-- Bos-TB-- Road team won last six Dreckman games.
-- A's-Tex-- Four of last five TWelke games stayed under the total.
-- Blt-LA-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Nauert games.
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MLB Dunkel
Minnesota at Seattle
The Mariners look to take advantage of Minnesota's 3-13 record in Nick Blackburn's last 16 starts against the AL West. Seattle is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Game 901-902: Florida at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 15.068; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.127
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Under
Game 903-904: Philadelphia at San Diego (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 15.811; San Diego (Garland) 14.736
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Over
Game 905-906: St. Louis at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 13.494; Washington (Hernandez) 14.655
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Under
Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wells) 15.637; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.765
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+165); Over
Game 909-910: Houston at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Myers) 15.187; NY Mets (Santana) 14.622
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-170); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Under
Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.536; Milwaukee (Capuano) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-165); Over
Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.662; Colorado (Chacin) 15.728
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-135); Under
Game 915-916: Arizona at San Francisco (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hudson) 15.305; San Francisco (Zito) 14.271
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+135); Over
Game 917-918: Detroit at Toronto (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Figaro) 15.871; Toronto (Morrow) 15.187
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 919-920: Minnesota at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.051; Seattle (Fister) 16.167
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over
Game 921-922: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 13.633; Cleveland (Gomez) 14.334
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Under
Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.325; White Sox (Danks) 15.029
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Over
Game 925-926: Boston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.853; Tampa Bay (Garza) 16.800
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under
Game 927-928: Oakland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 16.391; Texas (Harden) 15.096
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+125); Over
Game 929-930: Baltimore at LA Angels (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 15.853; LA Angels (Kazmir) 14.966
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+155); Over
Minnesota at Seattle
The Mariners look to take advantage of Minnesota's 3-13 record in Nick Blackburn's last 16 starts against the AL West. Seattle is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Game 901-902: Florida at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Nolasco) 15.068; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.127
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-180); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-180); Under
Game 903-904: Philadelphia at San Diego (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Blanton) 15.811; San Diego (Garland) 14.736
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Over
Game 905-906: St. Louis at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 13.494; Washington (Hernandez) 14.655
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-110); Under
Game 907-908: Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wells) 15.637; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.765
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-185); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+165); Over
Game 909-910: Houston at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Myers) 15.187; NY Mets (Santana) 14.622
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-170); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+150); Under
Game 911-912: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.536; Milwaukee (Capuano) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-165); Over
Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.662; Colorado (Chacin) 15.728
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-135); Under
Game 915-916: Arizona at San Francisco (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hudson) 15.305; San Francisco (Zito) 14.271
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+135); Over
Game 917-918: Detroit at Toronto (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Figaro) 15.871; Toronto (Morrow) 15.187
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 919-920: Minnesota at Seattle (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.051; Seattle (Fister) 16.167
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Seattle (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-110); Over
Game 921-922: Kansas City at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 13.633; Cleveland (Gomez) 14.334
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+110); Under
Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Sabathia) 16.325; White Sox (Danks) 15.029
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Over
Game 925-926: Boston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.853; Tampa Bay (Garza) 16.800
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under
Game 927-928: Oakland at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 16.391; Texas (Harden) 15.096
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+125); Over
Game 929-930: Baltimore at LA Angels (9:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 15.853; LA Angels (Kazmir) 14.966
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-175); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+155); Over
bet.powa.fr picks for today
BE1 Standard Liege - Kortrijk G:G @ 1.82 -
BE2 Oostende - FC Brussels 1 @ 2.00 -
EGP Chelsea - Stoke City + 3.5 1@ 2.12 -
EGP Manchester United - West Ham 1 (-2) @ 1.80 -
EG1 Bournemouth - Notts County 1 @ 2.24 -
EGC Leicester - Reading 1 @ 2.32 -
EGC Derby - QPR 1 -0.25 @ 1.76 -
FR1 Arles - Rennes 2 @ 2.22 -
FR1 Valenciennes - Montpellier X @ 3.20 -
FR1 Caen - Brest 1 @ 2.00 -
ITA AS Roma - Cesena 1 (-1.5) @ 2.05 -
PT1 Nacional - Guimaraes 1 @ 2.22 -
SCP Inverness - Hamilton 1 (-1) @ 2.42 -
SP1 Levante - Sevilla + 2.5 @ 1.96 -
BE1 Standard Liege - Kortrijk G:G @ 1.82 -
BE2 Oostende - FC Brussels 1 @ 2.00 -
EGP Chelsea - Stoke City + 3.5 1@ 2.12 -
EGP Manchester United - West Ham 1 (-2) @ 1.80 -
EG1 Bournemouth - Notts County 1 @ 2.24 -
EGC Leicester - Reading 1 @ 2.32 -
EGC Derby - QPR 1 -0.25 @ 1.76 -
FR1 Arles - Rennes 2 @ 2.22 -
FR1 Valenciennes - Montpellier X @ 3.20 -
FR1 Caen - Brest 1 @ 2.00 -
ITA AS Roma - Cesena 1 (-1.5) @ 2.05 -
PT1 Nacional - Guimaraes 1 @ 2.22 -
SCP Inverness - Hamilton 1 (-1) @ 2.42 -
SP1 Levante - Sevilla + 2.5 @ 1.96 -
WNBA Dunkel
Seattle at Los Angeles
The Storm look to take advantage of an LA team that is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing with 2 days of rest. Seattle is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Game 611-612: Phoenix at San Antonio (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.296; San Antonio 112.137
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+3 1/2); Over
Game 613-614: Seattle at Los Angeles (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 116.462; Los Angeles 118.375
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 8; 147
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 6 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-6 1/2); Under
Seattle at Los Angeles
The Storm look to take advantage of an LA team that is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing with 2 days of rest. Seattle is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Storm favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Game 611-612: Phoenix at San Antonio (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 112.296; San Antonio 112.137
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+3 1/2); Over
Game 613-614: Seattle at Los Angeles (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 116.462; Los Angeles 118.375
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 8; 147
Vegas Line & Total: Seattle by 6 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-6 1/2); Under
Harry Bondi
Free Pick (63% last 6 weeks)
CAROLINA (-3) over Tennessee
8 p.m. EST
Few teams have looked worse in the preseason than the Panthers. Their first unit has not scored a touchdown yet this preseason and head coach John Fox has told our scouts that have been attending Carolina practices that he will go all out to build confidence in his young team even if it means playing his starters into the fourth quarter. Tennessee, on the other hand, has looked awesome in preseason especially last Monday night when they crushed Arizona ( we had the Titans!). With the betting public lining up on the popular Titans tonight let's take the hungry Panthers as a short home favorite.
Free Pick (63% last 6 weeks)
CAROLINA (-3) over Tennessee
8 p.m. EST
Few teams have looked worse in the preseason than the Panthers. Their first unit has not scored a touchdown yet this preseason and head coach John Fox has told our scouts that have been attending Carolina practices that he will go all out to build confidence in his young team even if it means playing his starters into the fourth quarter. Tennessee, on the other hand, has looked awesome in preseason especially last Monday night when they crushed Arizona ( we had the Titans!). With the betting public lining up on the popular Titans tonight let's take the hungry Panthers as a short home favorite.
