Service Plays Sunday 5/16/10

[JVu81]

Spartan

ORLANDO MAGIC -6.5

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Now we move forward to the first game of the Eastern finals and the Celtics see if they can continue their post season run but I do not like their chances here in game 1 at Orlando against arguably the hottest team in the league. What is interesting here is the Celtics are off an emotional battle as they sent the Cav's packing earlier than expected and the Magic have been clubbing opponents like baby seals. If the Magic come out and struggle all the talking heads will proclaim they are rusty, blah, blah, blah. I'm personally not buying into that train of thought and feel like they will have the fresher legs and be more than ready to continue their assault on a return trip to the finals where I suspect they would just love a rematch with the Lakers. One of the key factors in my view will be the Magic's clear advantage down in the post with Dwight Howard over Kendrick Perkins. The bottom line for me is that despite Boston's heroic effort against LeBron and company they are in a bit over their head here against the streaking Magic. The Magic have Jameer Nelson healthy this post season as opposed to last year and the benefits have been more than clear. Boston is a proud and extremely well coached club by Doc Rivers and I am not calling for a sweep by Stan Van Gundy's team but I clearly expect a fast start in the home opener as any rust should not last long enough to put the outcome in the opener in jeopardy. Any victories in this series for Rivers guys likely will come later back in the Garden. I just cannot see it in game 1. Orlando should pull away in this one guys and cover the number without a great deal of drama. Triple Star here on the Magic laying the 6.5.[/FONT]

 

[JVu81]

Dwayne Bryant

ATLANTA BRAVES -120

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Haren & Hudson MUST START

Arizona's Dan Haren has not been pitching the way we're used to seeing him. Sure, he still strikes out a lot of batters, but he's also giving up more runs. Haren owns an un-Haren-like 4.23 ERA on the season, but it's his numbers against these Braves that really get my attention. Haren owns a 5.40 ERA in four career starts against Atlanta. Several Braves hitters have had success against Haren, including Nate McLouth (3-for-6, 1 HR), Omar Infante (4-for-9), Melky Cabrera (4-for-10), Brian McCann (3-for-8, 1 HR), and Chipper Jones (3-for-8, 1 HR). Troy Glaus only has 2 hits in 9 at-bats against Haren (.222 BA), but one of those hits was a homer. And Yunel Escobar has a hit in 3 AB's against Haren.

On the flip side, Tim Hudson is having a solid season, sporting a 2.64 ERA that dips to 2.13 at home. He's been especially tough lately, posting a 1.83 ERA in his last three starts. Hudson hasn't faced the D'backs since '07, so his 4-0 record and 1.61 ERA in six career starts versus Arizona was not factored into my decision. But what did factor into my decision to back Atlanta today is the fact that only two current D'backs hitters have faced Hudson, which gives him the edge at least the first time through the lineup. And the way Hudson is pitching, I suspect it'll take Arizona's hitters more than one AB to get a feel for him. Those two hitters who have faced Hudson? Chris Snyder (1-for-5, 2 K's) and Adam LaRoche (1-for-6, 1 K).

What also factored into my decision is the bullpens. Arizona's bullpen is absolutely horrible, sporting a 7.03 ERA overall and a 7.95 ERA on the road. The 'Zona pen has been even worse than that lately, posting a bloated 10.06 ERA and 2.06 WHIP in their last three outings. The Atlanta pen owns a respectable 3.27 ERA and 1.21 WHIP on the season, and a very solid 2.36 ERA at home.

Bottom line: I feel we have the edge in starting pitchers based not only on season stats, but also on how the opposing team's hitters have fared against them. Most of the D'backs will be facing Hudson for the first time, which also works in our favor. And let's not forget our HUGE edge in the bullpen. With the Braves getting embarrassed 11-1 last night, I expect a very solid performance from them tonight. Take Atlanta/Hudson over Arizona/Haren.[/FONT]

 

[JVu81]

Bob Balfe

ANAHEIM ANGELS -155

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Oakland has not faced Piniero since 2006 and the Angels have been picking up their offense recently, with the exception of Thursday. The Angels are a team that has a lot of potential to climb over .500 and pose as a real threat towards the end of the season. Look for Piniero to have a decent outing and enough run support for the W. Take Los Angeles. [/FONT]

 

[ugk]

KELSO
25 units Magic -6.5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

ATS FINANCIAL
4 units Magic/Celtics OVER 189

 

[bostonfanbarca]

dozo games handicapping

steve "young gun" p

3* Braves -115
2* Magic -6.5
2* LAD/SD Under 7 -115

Bonus Play: 1* Pirates +190

yest: pass...week: 3-3

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Lance's Lock


Pick: The Magic -6'

Overall: 956-851-35
Current Streak: 7 losses

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Goodfella 5/16

Atlanta -118 2*

 

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HRC PREMIUM MLB ACTION-May 16th

Capper: Robert Michael *Robcat* (Handicappers Paradise)

Play Strengths
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2* Action
5* Selection (Rated)
8* Premium (Rated)
10* Diamond (Rated)
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[951] New York Mets |5*|+162|Network N/A|1:10 pm EST

[955] Arizona |5*|+115|B+0|Network N/A|1:35 pm EST

[971] Boston |5*|-123|B+0|Network N/A|1:05 pm EST

[973] Cleveland |5*|-115|B+0|Network N/A|1:35pm EST

[965] Philedelphia |5*|-140|ESPN|8:05 pm EST

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Deano's HRC Smart Choice* Best Bets|Your Capping Agent-May 16th

Capper: Deano (Handicappers Paradise)

Expected Betting Chart:
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2/5/8/10 DIMES
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Selections:

[976] Tampa Bay |5♦|-135|B+0|Network N/A|1:40 pm EST

[966] Milwaukee |5♦|+132|B+0|ESPN|8:05 pm EST

[970] New York |2♦|-141|B+0|TBS|1:05 pm EST

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Randizzle May 16

MLB:Cleveland @ Baltimore Time:1:35 pm est *MLB Bonus Play* The Pick: (5 Units)*BALT/CLEVELAND OVER 9.5 (+105)*
Randizzle14

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Winning Points
Orlando
Under Orlando

 

[bigtime3]

Teddy Cover 5/16/10



Braves, Padres, & Celtics. enjoy

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

PowerPlayWins

Power Play Of The Day
Boston Celtics +6.5

One Play Per Day System

 

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Spider Web Sports 5/16

$300 (MLB) Boston vs Detroit OVER 9 -120
$200 (MLB) Minnesota vs N.Y. Yankees OVER 10.5 -115
$300 (MLB) N.Y. Mets vs Florida UNDER 8.5 -101
$400 (MLB) Atlanta -119 vs Arizona
$400 (MLB) Cleveland -115 at Baltimore (CANCELED)
$300 (MLB) Cleveland -120 at Baltimore (Placed again after pitching change)
$300 (MLB) L.A. Dodgers vs San Diego UNDER 7 +100
$400 (MLB) Philadelphia vs Milwaukee OVER 10 +102

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Burns 10* O/U Rout Very Early.

Under Braves

 

[yoders]

Nsa

Nsa

20 celtics +7
20 montreal +125
20 yank-135

 

[bigtime3]

Antony Dinero

Celtics at Magic
Pick: Celtics +7

Look for a race to 95 to win out early on in these Eastern Conference finals as both teams feel one another out and wind up bringing a physical nature to a first game in what's expected to be a tightly-contested series. Look for a little rust to affect the Magic against the toughest defensive test its faced this postseason, resulting in a Celtics cover +7.

 

[addictedtocraps]

Benjamin lee Eckstein

Ben lee lost on again (2 in a row) on Saturday with the Brewers Pk/Phillies.

For Sunday "Mr Chalk" likes the Braves -$ 130/Diamondbacks.

"Mr Chalk" is 24-16 - $310 for the 2010 MLB season.

 

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Sac Lawson | MLB Money Line Sun, 05/16/10 - 4:05 PM
dime bet LOS -105 vs SDP