Service Plays Sunday 5/22/11

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Sam Rothstein (comp)

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat

Our Pick: Miami Heat -5

Carlos Picks (comp)

Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks

Our Pick: San Jose Sharks -115

 

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BangYourBookie:
5 Units Tampa Bay Rays -140
5 Units Detroit Tigers -115
5 Units Rockies/Brewers OVER 7.5

 

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Bulls at Heat: What Bettors Need To Know

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-5, 179)
Series Tied 1-1

THE STORY:The Miami Heat turned the defensive tables on their rivals from Chicago to seize home-court advantage in the NBA's Eastern Conference final. The Heat look to take advantage of their Game 2 victory by hosting the Bulls in Game 3 on Sunday night. Miami has yet to lose at home in the postseason, but Chicago won its only game there in the regular season.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE HEAT: Game 1 was a significant eye-opener for the Heat, who were spanked by 21 points thanks to a stifling second-half defensive stand by the Bulls. Faced with the prospect of returning to Florida down 2-0 in the best-of-seven, Miami used its own suffocating defense to limit the Bulls to just 29 points in the final 24 minutes of Game 2. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade rebounded from so-so performances in the opener, combining for 53 points on 20-for-37 shooting from the floor. Udonis Haslem gave the Heat a major boost off the bench, scoring 13 points in 23 minutes. Miami won despite committing 15 turnovers, five coming from James.

ABOUT THE BULLS: Coach Tom Thibodeau chided his team for its "low-energy offense (and) low-energy defense" in Game 2. While the latter may have been a bit harsh, the statistics support his complaints on the first count. The Bulls shot just 34 percent from the field, made just 3 of 20 attempts from 3-point range and missed 10 free throws in their worst offensive performance of the season. Taj Gibson had eight of the Bulls' 10 points in the fateful fourth quarter as Carlos Boozer (seven points, eight rebounds) remained stapled to the bench. He'll need to bounce back if the Bulls hope to counter Miami's Big Three of Wade, James and Chris Bosh.

WHO'S HOT/WHO'S NOT: James' 12-for-21 effort in Game 2 was his best shooting performance of the playoffs. Bulls guard and league MVP Derrick Rose went 0 for 3 from the 3-point line, his first oh-fer from long range since going 0 for 9 in Chicago's first-round series opener against the Indiana Pacers.

KEY STATISTIC: +81 - The combined plus/minus of Miami's starting five in Game 2. The Bulls' starting unit finished -45.

TRENDS:

* Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.
* Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings.

LAST WORD: "This is playoff basketball. It's physical. Guys are banging. You're playing for a championship. We've seen each other all year long. This is no time to be friends." - Gibson on the lack of scoring in Game 2

 

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PICK 'N' ROLL

Sunday's Best NBA Bet

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-5, 179)

LeBron James came up big in the fourth quarter on Wednesday and almost seemed to single-handedly tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1 as the Heat scored an 85-75 road win. But arguably the biggest story was none other than Udonis Haslem.

Haslem, whom Dwyane Wade called “the heartbeat of the team,” had missed almost the entire season with a foot injury. He played his first significant minutes since November 20. In more than 23 minutes on the court, the 30-year-old contributed 13 points and five rebounds.

“We don’t necessarily need Udonis to score for us to be effective,” head coach Erik Spoelstra told the Miami Herald. “It’s all the other little things he does. We’ll see how he responds in the next game. We’ll give him some more minutes.”

For the Bulls, Carlos Boozer has been a disappearing act most of the playoffs. He was great against Atlanta in Game 6 and decent in Game 1 of this series (14 points, nine rebounds) but was a no-show on Wednesday with seven points and eight rebounds. Derrick Rose also struggled, scoring 21 points on dismal 7-of-23 shooting from the floor.

It will be hard for Chicago to get back on track playing at AmericanAirlines Arena. Miami is 6-0 (4-2 ATS) at home in the playoffs and has covered the spread on three straight occasions. Dating back to the regular season, the Heat has won eight in a row and 11 of its last 12 at home.

PICK: Heat

 

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Sunday Night Baseball: Cubs at Red Sox

Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox (135, 9)

The Boston Red Sox get to shine under ESPN’s Sunday night spotlight for the second straight week. This time, the BoSox are on their home field as they wrap up a three-game interleague series with the Chicago Cubs.

LONG TIME COMING

Two of baseball’s most storied clubs don’t get together very often, even in this age of interleague play. The Red Sox and Cubs haven’t met since a three-game series in June 2005, with Chicago taking two of three playing at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field.

But these two occasional rivals picked up right where they left off in Friday night’s series opener, at least in terms of runs being scored. The Red Sox went haywire en route to a 15-5 blowout victory, piling up 19 hits. The Cubs got some payback Saturday night, winning 9-3 thanks to an eight-run eighth inning.

In the June 2005 series, all three games were full of runs, with the Cubs winning the first two contests by counts of 14-6 and 7-6, and Boston rolling 8-1 in the finale. Six years later, the two clubs are far different. Just look at the pitchers from that series: Greg Maddux, Carlos Zambrano and Glendon Rusch for Chicago, and Bronson Arroyo, Wade Miller and Tim Wakefield. Only Zambrano remains with the Cubs, and 44-year-old Wakefield is still with Boston.

PITCHING PARTICULARS

Speaking of Wakefield, he’ll take the ball for the Red Sox Sunday, making just his third start of the year. He’s had nine relief appearances and he’s 0-1 with a not-so-robust 5.40 ERA this season.

In fact, if the knuckleballer takes the mound at all, it hasn’t been a good sign for Boston. The Red Sox are 2-9 in games in which Wakefield has appeared, though they’ve gone 1-1 in his two starts which both came in the first week of this month. In a 5-2 home win over Seattle on May 1, the right hander allowed one run on three hits in 5.2 innings, and in a 9-2 home loss to Minnesota on May 6, he got shelled for eight runs (six earned) on nine hits in 4.1 innings.

Wakefield has just six career appearances against the Cubbies, including five starts, going 3-1 with a 3.68 ERA.

Chicago was planning to start Matt Garza, but he is being rested with what the team is calling "elbow tightness." Lefty James Russell, who pitched three scoreless innings Friday, is expected to start. Russell was demoted to the bullpen early this month after giving up at least four runs in three straight starts.

TEAM TRENDS

After losing its first six games of the season and 10 of its first 12, Boston has rebounded to finally get above .500. The Red Sox had won seven in a row before Saturday's loss, including a three-game road sweep of the Yankees capped by a 7-5 win last Sunday night.

Interleague play has been quite agreeable to the Red Sox, who are on runs against the National League of 77-29 overall and 47-14 at home.

Meanwhile, heading into this series, the Cubs halted a 2-6 slide by sweeping a two-game road series against the Florida Marlins, by counts of 7-5 Wednesday and 5-1 Thursday. But they resorted back to their losing ways with Friday’s blowout loss. Chicago is on a bundle of negative runs, including 2-6 against the AL East, 5-10 against winning teams and 6-17 in interleague road games.

HIGHS AND LOWS

The Cubs are on several over streaks, including 8-2 overall, 7-0 against the AL East and 8-2 against winning teams, and the over has hit in four of the last five meetings between Chicago and Boston. Still, in interleague play, Chicago is on an 8-4 under stretch.

For Boston, the over is on a 6-1 run when the Red Sox face losing teams.

 

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HOT LINES

Sunday's Best MLB Bets

Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays (-131, 7.5)

Wandy Rodriguez’s 2-3 record is no indication of how he’s pitching. Houston’s 32-year-old lefty has gone at least seven innings in each of his last six starts. In that span, he’s posted a 2.09 ERA while striking out 36 and walking 10.

He was near-flawless in his last outing, shutting out the Braves for eight innings.

Also note that Toronto slugger Jose Bautista is just 1-for-12 lifetime against Rodriguez.

Blue Jays starter Kyle Drabek is coming off a seven-inning performance against the Tigers in which he allowed one run and just three hits. He did walk six batters, however.

But it’s not like the Astros scare anyone. They rank 21st in slugging (.376) and have only scored more than two runs once in their last six games.

The Under is 6-0 in Rodriguez’s last six starts.

PICK: Under


St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals (148, 8)

The I-70 series hasn't generated much offense so far, with the Royals prevailing 3-0 on Friday and the Cardinals winning by the same score Saturday.

Now St. Louis sends out its best pitcher, Jaime Garcia, the lefty who's tied for the MLB lead in ERA at 1.64. He's allowed one earned run in his last three starts covering 24 innings.

Royals starter Sean O'Sullivan is struggling, and he was roughed up by the Indians his last time out. But the Cardinals aren't pounding anyone lately. They've scored just 17 runs over their last six games. St. Louis went 5-1 in that span because of tremendous pitching, not its potent lineup.

Lance Berkman, who leads the team with 11 homers and 35 RBIs, remains out with a sprained wrist. Albert Pujols hasn't homered since April 23 and has just 13 extra-base hits this year.

And the Royals don't figure to be giving away extra outs. They have gone 11 straight games without making an error, tying a franchise record.

Umpire Angel Campos will be behind the plate Sunday. The Under is 4-1-1 the last six times he's called balls and strikes.

PICK: Under

 

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Canucks at Sharks: What Bettors Need To Know

Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks (-115, 5.5)
Vancouver Leads Series 2-1

THE STORYenalties were the story Friday night as the San Jose Sharks held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference final. The Sharks will look to even the best-of-seven at two games apiece as they host the Canucks in a rare playoff matinee Sunday afternoon.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC

ABOUT THE SHARKS: San Jose's vaunted power play had been perfect through the first two games of the series, but it didn't mean much since the Sharks had only been given three man advantage chances in Vancouver. That changed dramatically in Game 3, as San Jose finished 3-for-10 on the power play against a wildly undisciplined Canucks team. Patrick Marleau scored twice - giving him five goals in the past four games - while Joe Thornton added three assists and looked like the most dangerous forward on the ice. Logan Couture left the game after colliding with a teammate. The rookie forward suffered a pair of concussions during his time in junior hockey and, while he briefly returned in the third period, his status for Game 4 is unknown.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS: Whether it was a matter of the Sharks being motivated by a return home or the Canucks simply coming out flat, Game 3 looked like it was over early. Vancouver fell behind 3-0 after one, and had been outshot 15-1 with six minutes to go in the period. A late five-minute power play allowed Vancouver to get back into the game with a pair of goals, but defenseman Kevin Bieksa was called for hooking with 56 seconds left to end the rally. The Sedin twins were largely ineffective, thanks in large part to the fact that the Canucks spent so much time killing penalties. They combined for one assist and just three shots after dominating Game 3 with five combined points. Ryan Kesler was held without a point but won 19 of 27 faceoffs.

WHO'S HOT/WHO'S NOT: Marleau (four goals, one assist) and Thornton (one goal, five assists) have kept the Sharks' offense afloat against Vancouver. Vancouver F Alex Burrows had a goal in Game 3 while finishing with a team-high seven shots on net.

SPECIAL TEAMS: The Sharks are now 6 for 13 on the power play against the Canucks, while Vancouver is 6 for 17 with the man advantage.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings in San Jose.
* Favorite is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
* Over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings.
* Canucks are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Home team is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
* Canucks are 2-7 in the last nine meetings in San Jose.

LAST WORD: Friday's win snapped the Sharks' eight game conference final losing streak dating back to 2004.

 

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ICE PICKS

Sunday's Best NHL Bet

Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks (-115, 5.5)

The Sharks made this a series by defeating Vancouver 4-3 on Friday night, pulling within 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals.

But let’s not overreact to the victory. Nor should there be any real reason for confidence even among San Jose fans. The team has still won only two of its last seven games; it lost three in a row to Detroit before winning Game 7 by a 3-2 decision and then it dropped the first two against the Canucks.

The Sharks won Game 3 because they showcased one good period of hockey, storming to a 3-0 lead before the end of the first. Still, they almost blew it by allowing Vancouver to notch three third-period goals of its own.

The Canucks, on the other hand, have still won five of their last seven playoff outings. Despite their sub-par performance in Game 3, which included 11 penalties for 32 minutes, they still almost mounted a comeback win. Overall, the team cannot be too discouraged and must feel like Friday was only an aberration to the rule of stellar hockey.

“We're a pretty good team when we stay out of the box, and that's going to be the theme,” Ryan Kesler told the Vancouver Sun. “I have to be better. Team-wise and me. We all have to be better, and we're going to be tomorrow.”

Kesler, meanwhile, leads Vancouver with 16 playoff points. He has been held pointless in the last two games, but don’t be surprised if the center forward delivers a breakout performance. Kelser produced five goals and five assists in the last four games of the previous series and he tallied an assist in the opener against San Jose.

PICK: Canucks

 

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Sunday's Betting Tips: Bulls Haven't Lost Two Straight In Months

Weather to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox – There’s a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, and 21-mile-per-hour winds will be blowing from the southwest. The temperature will be 79 degrees.

Who’s Hot

MLB: Baltimore is 5-1 in Chris Tillman’s last six home starts.

NBA: The Over is 5-0 in Miami’s last five games as a favorite.

NHL: San Jose is 7-1 in its last eight games as a favorite of -110 to -150.

Who’s Not

MLB: San Diego is 1-7 in its last eight games against starters with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Padres face Seattle ace Felix Hernandez, who has a WHIP of 1.13.

NBA: The Heat is 1-4 ATS in its last five games playing on 3 or more days’ rest.

NHL: The Under is 0-5 in the last five Canucks-Sharks games in San Jose.

Key Stat

20 – That’s Kyle Korver’s 3-point shooting percentage in his last five games (3 of 15) after a hot playoff start. Chicago’s sharpshooter is just 6 of his last 25 overall, with 15 points scored in those five games. The Bulls need Korver to find his touch when the Eastern Conference finals shift to Miami for Sunday’s Game 3.

Injury Not To Be Overlooked

Florida ace Josh Johnson, tied for the MLB lead with a 1.64 ERA, was put on the disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his right shoulder. The back of his shoulder has been bothering him all season. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Johnson might only miss two starts. He could return June 1 at Arizona. Triple-A call-up Jay Buente will take Johnson’s spot and start Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Game Of The Day

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-5, 179)

Tips And Notes

Umpire Fieldin Culbreth will be behind the plate Sunday afternoon when the Dodgers visit the White Sox. The Over is 13-5 in his last 18 games behind the plate. The Over also is 6-2 in Culbreth’s last eight games involving Los Angeles, and 5-2 in his last seven games involving Chicago. The total for Sunday’s game is 8.

Toronto’s Jose Bautista is threatening to make another mockery of the MLB home run race. Bautista, who blasted 54 homers last year, 12 more than second-place Albert Pujols, cracked two homers in Saturday’s 7-5 win over Houston to give him 18 this season. The Yankees’ Curtis Granderson is next with 15, followed by teammate Mark Teixeira with 12. Bautista is on pace for 65 homers.

The Bulls haven’t lost consecutive games since Feb. 5-7. So don’t expect Chicago to make major changes heading into Sunday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami. MVP Derrick Rose shot 7 of 23 from the floor in the Game 2 loss, including 10 misses in the paint. Coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t panicking. “I don’t want [Rose] to change anything that he’s doing,” Thibodeau said. “That’s how we got here. And we want to continue to do all the things that we did well through the course of the season. We’re not going to change who we are now.”

 

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Baseball Crusher

Play of the Day

Phillies -155 over Rangers

 

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Hockey Crusher

Play of the Day

Sharks + Canucks UNDER 5.5

 

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BEN BURNS

10* MAIN EVENT! NBA Miami Heat -5.5
10* PERSONAL FAVORITE! MLB Boston Red Soxs ML-134

 

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Basketball Crusher

Play of the Day

Chicago +5 over Miami

 

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Soccer Crusher

Play of the Day

AstonVilla + Liverpool OVER 2.5

This match is happening in England

 

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Sportsbook Investing
Play of the Day:

Chicago +5 over Miami

 

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with Dance City in the Preakness ($25 win and place) Saturday.

Sunday it's the Bulls. The deficit is 1,917 sirignanos.

 

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Gamblers Data

Bonus Play Sunday

Red Sox/Cubs Over 9 "pick"

 

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Cappers Access

Bulls -5
A's
Cubs

 

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DCI NHL

Season: 397-302 (.568)

Western Conference Finals
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