Valley Sports
3* Minnesota Twins , (Baker)Over Oakland(McCarthy)
3* New York Yankees , (Sabathia)/Boston(Beckett)Under
3* Miami Heat, /Boston Under 183
3* Orlando Magic, +4.5 or better Over Chicago
2* Charlotte Bobcats, -2.5 or better Over Detroit
2* Atlanta Braves, (Lowe)Over Philadelphia(Hamels)
2* Seattle Mariners, (Bedard)Over Cleveland(Tomlin)
3* Minnesota Twins , (Baker)Over Oakland(McCarthy)
3* New York Yankees , (Sabathia)/Boston(Beckett)Under
3* Miami Heat, /Boston Under 183
3* Orlando Magic, +4.5 or better Over Chicago
2* Charlotte Bobcats, -2.5 or better Over Detroit
2* Atlanta Braves, (Lowe)Over Philadelphia(Hamels)
2* Seattle Mariners, (Bedard)Over Cleveland(Tomlin)
Richie Carrera
Tampa Bay vs. CHICAGO OVER 9 (10 Dimes)
Colorado -125 over PITTSBURGH 5 Dimes
Today's slate of games offers us two pretty good values. Let's start with Colorado... This is a great matchup of young pitching talent. I like Chacin and am willing to pay the premium for him in this case. I don't want to sell McDonald short. He is a good young pitcher, but Chacin's stuff is electric. Anyone who watched him dominate LA will probably be in my corner on this one. Pittsburgh's offense has some potential this year. The top of their lineup has some table-setters. The question mark for them is whether Overbay, Alvarez, Doumit and Jones can plate them. As for Colorado... Yes, Helton and Stewart are likely out. I still like their lineup featuring former Bucco Ty Wigginton. That Fowler-Gonzalez-Tulowitzki combo in the top 4 of the lineup may be one of the best this year. Another big area to look at in this game is bullpen. Back the Rockies at -125 with a small play.
Needless to say, I love this OVER. Gavin Floyd is historically terrible at the beginning of every season and, well, Jeff Niemann has never really impressed me. Even without Adam Dunn and his appendix, this White Sox lineup can mash. By the same token, Tampa Bay seems to put together an offense every year and whether it's plugging in hard-hitting utility man Sean Rodriguez or calling up Desmond Jennings, they will find a way this season as well. As far as today's game, I like them more because of Floyd's early season struggles. Notice I haven't mentioned Manny Ramirez. (Not relevant) Look for the bullpens to get involved early and if you are TB, that's like putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound. Let's root for 10 runs in this Sundays 10 Dime total.
Tampa Bay vs. CHICAGO OVER 9 (10 Dimes)
Colorado -125 over PITTSBURGH 5 Dimes
Today's slate of games offers us two pretty good values. Let's start with Colorado... This is a great matchup of young pitching talent. I like Chacin and am willing to pay the premium for him in this case. I don't want to sell McDonald short. He is a good young pitcher, but Chacin's stuff is electric. Anyone who watched him dominate LA will probably be in my corner on this one. Pittsburgh's offense has some potential this year. The top of their lineup has some table-setters. The question mark for them is whether Overbay, Alvarez, Doumit and Jones can plate them. As for Colorado... Yes, Helton and Stewart are likely out. I still like their lineup featuring former Bucco Ty Wigginton. That Fowler-Gonzalez-Tulowitzki combo in the top 4 of the lineup may be one of the best this year. Another big area to look at in this game is bullpen. Back the Rockies at -125 with a small play.
Needless to say, I love this OVER. Gavin Floyd is historically terrible at the beginning of every season and, well, Jeff Niemann has never really impressed me. Even without Adam Dunn and his appendix, this White Sox lineup can mash. By the same token, Tampa Bay seems to put together an offense every year and whether it's plugging in hard-hitting utility man Sean Rodriguez or calling up Desmond Jennings, they will find a way this season as well. As far as today's game, I like them more because of Floyd's early season struggles. Notice I haven't mentioned Manny Ramirez. (Not relevant) Look for the bullpens to get involved early and if you are TB, that's like putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound. Let's root for 10 runs in this Sundays 10 Dime total.
john chang
NEW YORK METS (-140, list both pitchers) over Washington Nationals, 10 dimes
The Nats bring their poorly hitting offense (.222 team average) into the Big Apple today to face the Mets, who have beat them 5 out of the last 7 times they've squared off. Chris Young takes the mound for the home team, and I hold the belief that this is the year that Young shakes off his injuries and returns to form. He has great stuff when he can stay healthy, he started off the year solid with a win over Cole Hamels at Philly, and he's historically pitched well against Washington (3-1, 2.42 ERA, WHIP near 1.00.) Taking the mound for the visitors is Jason Marquis, who's had difficulties facing NY. His career record against the Mets is 6-7 with a 4.68 ERA and a WHIP around 1.500. This is a great spot to roll with the home team.
New York Yankees (-125, list both pitchers) over BOSTON RED SOX, 10 dimes
Amazing to me that this moneyline isn't closer to -175 in favor of the Yanks. NY has been ripping the cover off the ball at the plate this season, and today they get to face Josh Beckett, who holds a career ERA of 5.69 against the pinstripes. When delving into Beckett's more recent starts against the Yanks, things just uglier. His ERA is over 10 in his last five starts against this rival. New York's ace CC Sabathia will be taking the hill, and he has been steadily improving his game against the Red Sox in the last few seasons. Overall, he holds a respectable 3.45 ERA against the Sox, and is only allowing a meager .232 batting average against when he pitches in this series. Over the course of his last 7 starts against Boston, Sabathia has posted a 4-0 record with a 2.72 ERA. Expect the Yankees to enjoy some serious run production today.
LA Angels (-170, list both pitchers) over Toronto Blue Jays, 10 dimes
The Halos have won 3 out of their last 4 games, and with Jered Weaver taking the mound, Toronto can't be looking forward to this matchup. So far this season, the rock-steady Weaver has picked up right where he left off last year, posting 2 wins with a miniscule 0.69 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. 12 K's ain't bad either. Jo-Jo Reyes takes the mound for the Jays, and in his one start this season he was on the receiving end of a 5 run, 9 hit assault in 3 and 1-3 innings. Great spot here to eat this chalk for the home team.
Additional Selections:
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES -4 over New Orleans Hornets, 10 dimes
Pittsburgh Penguins -120 over ATLANTA THRASHERS, 10 dimes
NEW YORK METS (-140, list both pitchers) over Washington Nationals, 10 dimes
The Nats bring their poorly hitting offense (.222 team average) into the Big Apple today to face the Mets, who have beat them 5 out of the last 7 times they've squared off. Chris Young takes the mound for the home team, and I hold the belief that this is the year that Young shakes off his injuries and returns to form. He has great stuff when he can stay healthy, he started off the year solid with a win over Cole Hamels at Philly, and he's historically pitched well against Washington (3-1, 2.42 ERA, WHIP near 1.00.) Taking the mound for the visitors is Jason Marquis, who's had difficulties facing NY. His career record against the Mets is 6-7 with a 4.68 ERA and a WHIP around 1.500. This is a great spot to roll with the home team.
New York Yankees (-125, list both pitchers) over BOSTON RED SOX, 10 dimes
Amazing to me that this moneyline isn't closer to -175 in favor of the Yanks. NY has been ripping the cover off the ball at the plate this season, and today they get to face Josh Beckett, who holds a career ERA of 5.69 against the pinstripes. When delving into Beckett's more recent starts against the Yanks, things just uglier. His ERA is over 10 in his last five starts against this rival. New York's ace CC Sabathia will be taking the hill, and he has been steadily improving his game against the Red Sox in the last few seasons. Overall, he holds a respectable 3.45 ERA against the Sox, and is only allowing a meager .232 batting average against when he pitches in this series. Over the course of his last 7 starts against Boston, Sabathia has posted a 4-0 record with a 2.72 ERA. Expect the Yankees to enjoy some serious run production today.
LA Angels (-170, list both pitchers) over Toronto Blue Jays, 10 dimes
The Halos have won 3 out of their last 4 games, and with Jered Weaver taking the mound, Toronto can't be looking forward to this matchup. So far this season, the rock-steady Weaver has picked up right where he left off last year, posting 2 wins with a miniscule 0.69 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. 12 K's ain't bad either. Jo-Jo Reyes takes the mound for the Jays, and in his one start this season he was on the receiving end of a 5 run, 9 hit assault in 3 and 1-3 innings. Great spot here to eat this chalk for the home team.
Additional Selections:
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES -4 over New Orleans Hornets, 10 dimes
Pittsburgh Penguins -120 over ATLANTA THRASHERS, 10 dimes
The Unfair Advantage
Jeffrey Beacham
200 Dime Play MLB New York Yankees -114 (List Sabathia)
100 Dime Play MLB Atlanta Braves -113 (List Lowe)
60 Dime Play NBA Boston Celtics +6
Saturday's Recap:
100 Dime Play MLB San Francisco Giants -143 (List Cain) Winner
60 Dime Play NBA Utah Jazz +10 Winner
Jeffrey Beacham
200 Dime Play MLB New York Yankees -114 (List Sabathia)
100 Dime Play MLB Atlanta Braves -113 (List Lowe)
60 Dime Play NBA Boston Celtics +6
Saturday's Recap:
100 Dime Play MLB San Francisco Giants -143 (List Cain) Winner
60 Dime Play NBA Utah Jazz +10 Winner
