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Play: White Sox -125 (15*)
Comments: Boston (Buchholz) @ White Sox (Floyd)
The Boston starter Buchholz has gone 1-7 in his team starts on the road this season with a terrible 7.68 ERA. In spite of winning on Saturday the Red Sox are a suprisingly bad 17-37 in their last 54 on the road versus a team with a winning percentage of better than .500. The White Sox starter Floyd has been a terrific 10-2 with a 2.93 ERA in his 2008 home team starts. Floyd is 7-0 in his last 7 team starts when pitching on 4 days rest. Chicago has been a very profitable 37-15 in their last 52 games as a favorite. Play on the Chicago White Sox as my 15* AL Game of the Week.
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<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Event Date: 08/10/2008
Play: White Sox -125 (15*)
Comments: Boston (Buchholz) @ White Sox (Floyd)
The Boston starter Buchholz has gone 1-7 in his team starts on the road this season with a terrible 7.68 ERA. In spite of winning on Saturday the Red Sox are a suprisingly bad 17-37 in their last 54 on the road versus a team with a winning percentage of better than .500. The White Sox starter Floyd has been a terrific 10-2 with a 2.93 ERA in his 2008 home team starts. Floyd is 7-0 in his last 7 team starts when pitching on 4 days rest. Chicago has been a very profitable 37-15 in their last 52 games as a favorite. Play on the Chicago White Sox as my 15* AL Game of the Week.
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Today's Selections
CLE vs. TOR
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Play: Toronto Blue Jays +135.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
No excuses, period. We've been completely off our game these past two days and its now time to be a bit more discipline and ease our way back into things...the smart way. We haven't had many moments like this since our debut on the net, but they do come and go in this hobby and it all comes down to how you respond in the end...so stick with us. Time off is a good thing in any aspect of life, so step away from the table if need be, or keep on trucking. We're taking a look at three games, all for 1* wagers on Sunday afternoon...
Our first release comes to us from Canada where the Blue Jays are set to host the Cleveland Indians at 1:05PM EST. This price on the Jays seriously just looks to good to pass up. It is not often, actually practically never, that we would convince ourselves to bet against this guy on the mound for Cleveland today...but the situation and price is to good to pass up. With that being said, we've got a nice lean on Toronto and this is why.
The Blue Jays elect to put some fresh blood on the mound, right hander Scott Richmond. Scott has thrown only 11 innings for Toronto this season and in those 11 innings hasn't been spectacular. However, this Jays offense is not looking to get swept by a bottom-feeding AL Central team like Cleveland. Yes, Cleveland has taken the last two from the Jays in Toronto, but you have to pick your poison with that team. They truly are hit or miss. Cleveland's bats have been some of the worst all season long. They've got some power in Sizemore and a streaky hitter in Shoppach, but past that they struggle to score runs. As we mentioned, Cliff Lee will start for Cleveland. Cliff has been indescribable all season long. He's 15-2, great ERA, great WHIP and all of that good stuff. His numbers are terrific and he should be leading the pack for the CY Young award this season. However, the Indians seemingly forget how to hit when he pitches. He receives VERY LITTLE run support and takes on a ton of the work himself. In all honesty, this should be another one of those low scoring, 4-2, 3-1 type games like we've seen with this series so far. That's what Cleveland wants anyway.
We picked out an incredible price to hit Cliff Lee on this past week in Tampa Bay, now we've found a nice one to bet against him on. He is overvalued here and Toronto is capable of squeaking this one out or blowing them out...either way getting the win. We like the home team here for 10 units. Toronto at home is the play.
TREND OF THE GAME:
- The Indians are 3-12 in their last 15 Sunday games.
Toronto 5, Cleveland 2
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HOU vs. CIN
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Play: Cincinnati Reds -120.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our next one will probably bring a lot of headshakes, but thats something we have to deal with...not you. The Reds host the Astros once again at Great American Ballpark and we're going to cash on these guys whether its today or the next time out with Volquez. Houston is a good team, but they are not world beaters like they've been portraying to the world be beating Cincinnati. Anyways, at 1:15PM, Dusty Baker will have his team set to play ball in downtown Cinci.
For the Reds, Harang will start the show. This guy's stats do not do justice. His record is 3-11 overall, but do not shy away from this. He gets hit, but as we've followed each loss of this team closely, he gets ZERO run support and a big time lack of defense...mostly out of coincidence. Aaron is a good pitcher...he proved that last year. He is worth some money to this organization and other prospective teams...and everyone knows that. It takes some guts or some glory to bet on a guy with a 3-11 record, an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of almost a buck and a half...but we're doing it. We lost a rather large play on this team a couple of days ago and in our opinion the time to rebound and find a great spot is one just like this.
Left hander Wandy Rodriquez will start for Houston. Wandy comes in 6-5 overall pitching just 96 innings. He has an ERA a point shy of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.36. Wandy has some solid command, and is a hard working pitcher for Houston. A big hit in the line up for Houston comes with Carlos Lee being placed on the 15 day disabled list yesterday. Carlos left Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. He was diagnosed with a broken left pinkie finger and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. A big time hurt for Houston...and maybe enough to turn the tables on this joyride. These teams seem to have taken different turns in their last ten games. Houston has gone 7-3 and Cincinnati just 2-8. Again, it sets this up perfect. Teams come in and play great ball one night, and look like a minor league team the next in the MLB so you have to pick and choose your spots. We'll we're picking and choosing. Ride with us or against us on this one...that's your decision, but we'll be on the Reds again for 10 units at home.
Cincinnati 6, Houston 4
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TEX vs. BAL
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Play: Texas Rangers +125.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our last selection is one that we lost in a blow out last night, the Texas Rangers. Yep, we're going to ride this train again. Texas is a better team than that one that "played" in Baltimore last night. That was not Ranger baseball and that will not happen again tonight. The first pitch for this one is set to be thrown at 1:35PM EST from Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Texas will give the seams to left hander Matt Harrison. Matt comes in 3-2 overall, 2-1 in his last three outtings. He's thrown only 30 innings this year. When Matt's command is down, he is a difficult to pitcher to hit because his style seems to fool batters at the plate. Texas has something to prove after last night. This team does NOT get shut out often, especially to one they know their superior to. Truthfully, this Texas offense may explode today. There is no reason for the line to be this short, so we're exploiting it.
For Baltimore, the newbie Chris Waters will get the nod. Chris comes in pitching just 8 innings for Baltimore. He looked solid in those innings giving up no runs, but eight innings doesn't tell the story in this league. This O's bullpen is shaky, and very scary. They have an ERA of 6.37 in there the last three games, along with a WHIP of 1.80. Baltimore played something out of this world last night, because their offense isn't that good. They must have eaten their Wheaties, and maybe again today, but we're not going to fall for it...sorry.
Texas is the play for us here. There are a ton of eye opening statistics that can be collaborated here, but plain and simple we like the Rangers. A 10 unit wager is in store in Baltimore on Texas as they come in looking for some type of self respect after that shut out last night.
TREND OF THE GAME:
- The Orioles are 12-40 in their last 52 Sunday games.
Texas 8, Baltimore 2
Today's Selections
CLE vs. TOR
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Play: Toronto Blue Jays +135.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
No excuses, period. We've been completely off our game these past two days and its now time to be a bit more discipline and ease our way back into things...the smart way. We haven't had many moments like this since our debut on the net, but they do come and go in this hobby and it all comes down to how you respond in the end...so stick with us. Time off is a good thing in any aspect of life, so step away from the table if need be, or keep on trucking. We're taking a look at three games, all for 1* wagers on Sunday afternoon...
Our first release comes to us from Canada where the Blue Jays are set to host the Cleveland Indians at 1:05PM EST. This price on the Jays seriously just looks to good to pass up. It is not often, actually practically never, that we would convince ourselves to bet against this guy on the mound for Cleveland today...but the situation and price is to good to pass up. With that being said, we've got a nice lean on Toronto and this is why.
The Blue Jays elect to put some fresh blood on the mound, right hander Scott Richmond. Scott has thrown only 11 innings for Toronto this season and in those 11 innings hasn't been spectacular. However, this Jays offense is not looking to get swept by a bottom-feeding AL Central team like Cleveland. Yes, Cleveland has taken the last two from the Jays in Toronto, but you have to pick your poison with that team. They truly are hit or miss. Cleveland's bats have been some of the worst all season long. They've got some power in Sizemore and a streaky hitter in Shoppach, but past that they struggle to score runs. As we mentioned, Cliff Lee will start for Cleveland. Cliff has been indescribable all season long. He's 15-2, great ERA, great WHIP and all of that good stuff. His numbers are terrific and he should be leading the pack for the CY Young award this season. However, the Indians seemingly forget how to hit when he pitches. He receives VERY LITTLE run support and takes on a ton of the work himself. In all honesty, this should be another one of those low scoring, 4-2, 3-1 type games like we've seen with this series so far. That's what Cleveland wants anyway.
We picked out an incredible price to hit Cliff Lee on this past week in Tampa Bay, now we've found a nice one to bet against him on. He is overvalued here and Toronto is capable of squeaking this one out or blowing them out...either way getting the win. We like the home team here for 10 units. Toronto at home is the play.
TREND OF THE GAME:
- The Indians are 3-12 in their last 15 Sunday games.
Toronto 5, Cleveland 2
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HOU vs. CIN
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Play: Cincinnati Reds -120.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our next one will probably bring a lot of headshakes, but thats something we have to deal with...not you. The Reds host the Astros once again at Great American Ballpark and we're going to cash on these guys whether its today or the next time out with Volquez. Houston is a good team, but they are not world beaters like they've been portraying to the world be beating Cincinnati. Anyways, at 1:15PM, Dusty Baker will have his team set to play ball in downtown Cinci.
For the Reds, Harang will start the show. This guy's stats do not do justice. His record is 3-11 overall, but do not shy away from this. He gets hit, but as we've followed each loss of this team closely, he gets ZERO run support and a big time lack of defense...mostly out of coincidence. Aaron is a good pitcher...he proved that last year. He is worth some money to this organization and other prospective teams...and everyone knows that. It takes some guts or some glory to bet on a guy with a 3-11 record, an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of almost a buck and a half...but we're doing it. We lost a rather large play on this team a couple of days ago and in our opinion the time to rebound and find a great spot is one just like this.
Left hander Wandy Rodriquez will start for Houston. Wandy comes in 6-5 overall pitching just 96 innings. He has an ERA a point shy of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.36. Wandy has some solid command, and is a hard working pitcher for Houston. A big hit in the line up for Houston comes with Carlos Lee being placed on the 15 day disabled list yesterday. Carlos left Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. He was diagnosed with a broken left pinkie finger and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. A big time hurt for Houston...and maybe enough to turn the tables on this joyride. These teams seem to have taken different turns in their last ten games. Houston has gone 7-3 and Cincinnati just 2-8. Again, it sets this up perfect. Teams come in and play great ball one night, and look like a minor league team the next in the MLB so you have to pick and choose your spots. We'll we're picking and choosing. Ride with us or against us on this one...that's your decision, but we'll be on the Reds again for 10 units at home.
Cincinnati 6, Houston 4
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TEX vs. BAL
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Play: Texas Rangers +125.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our last selection is one that we lost in a blow out last night, the Texas Rangers. Yep, we're going to ride this train again. Texas is a better team than that one that "played" in Baltimore last night. That was not Ranger baseball and that will not happen again tonight. The first pitch for this one is set to be thrown at 1:35PM EST from Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Texas will give the seams to left hander Matt Harrison. Matt comes in 3-2 overall, 2-1 in his last three outtings. He's thrown only 30 innings this year. When Matt's command is down, he is a difficult to pitcher to hit because his style seems to fool batters at the plate. Texas has something to prove after last night. This team does NOT get shut out often, especially to one they know their superior to. Truthfully, this Texas offense may explode today. There is no reason for the line to be this short, so we're exploiting it.
For Baltimore, the newbie Chris Waters will get the nod. Chris comes in pitching just 8 innings for Baltimore. He looked solid in those innings giving up no runs, but eight innings doesn't tell the story in this league. This O's bullpen is shaky, and very scary. They have an ERA of 6.37 in there the last three games, along with a WHIP of 1.80. Baltimore played something out of this world last night, because their offense isn't that good. They must have eaten their Wheaties, and maybe again today, but we're not going to fall for it...sorry.
Texas is the play for us here. There are a ton of eye opening statistics that can be collaborated here, but plain and simple we like the Rangers. A 10 unit wager is in store in Baltimore on Texas as they come in looking for some type of self respect after that shut out last night.
TREND OF THE GAME:
- The Orioles are 12-40 in their last 52 Sunday games.
Texas 8, Baltimore 2
Brian Gabrielle
Take Tony Stewart (+450), 1/6th unit. This week, we hit the series' second and final road-course event, in Watkins Glen. Stewart has won three of the past four races at this track and has four victories here overall in his nine tries at the Glen. Now, you could make the argument that the No. 20 team isn't the same since Stewart announced he's leaving Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season, and many fans have reported hearing Tony the Tiger and his crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, cursing one another out during races on their radio channel. But last week at Pocono, Stewart finished a solid second and started to look like his old self again. If he's going to win a race this year, it might just have to be this Sunday's.
Take Robby Gordon (+1000), 1/6th unit. Gordon has finished in the top five at Watkins Glen in five of the past six seasons, including one win. There's no question he's pretty much a hanger-on at just about every other track style on the Sprint Cup circuit, but at road courses, he' has to be considered a favorite. Ride him this week.
Take Kyle Busch (+800), 1/6th unit. Normally, I wouldn't think of taking the Shrub at a road course, but considering the way he went through the field at Sonoma like crap through a goose, it's a wise bettor who respects the younger Busch at all track types this season. Yeah, he's coming off a crummy effort at Pocono, but that's just about the only track where he's struggled this year. Sonoma excellence doesn't always translate to greatness at Watkins Glen, but I'm willing to take that chance.
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Take Tony Stewart (+450), 1/6th unit. This week, we hit the series' second and final road-course event, in Watkins Glen. Stewart has won three of the past four races at this track and has four victories here overall in his nine tries at the Glen. Now, you could make the argument that the No. 20 team isn't the same since Stewart announced he's leaving Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season, and many fans have reported hearing Tony the Tiger and his crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, cursing one another out during races on their radio channel. But last week at Pocono, Stewart finished a solid second and started to look like his old self again. If he's going to win a race this year, it might just have to be this Sunday's.
Take Robby Gordon (+1000), 1/6th unit. Gordon has finished in the top five at Watkins Glen in five of the past six seasons, including one win. There's no question he's pretty much a hanger-on at just about every other track style on the Sprint Cup circuit, but at road courses, he' has to be considered a favorite. Ride him this week.
Take Kyle Busch (+800), 1/6th unit. Normally, I wouldn't think of taking the Shrub at a road course, but considering the way he went through the field at Sonoma like crap through a goose, it's a wise bettor who respects the younger Busch at all track types this season. Yeah, he's coming off a crummy effort at Pocono, but that's just about the only track where he's struggled this year. Sonoma excellence doesn't always translate to greatness at Watkins Glen, but I'm willing to take that chance.
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Frank Rosenthal
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008
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MLB
951 FISH+115 SB
955 PIRATES+200 SB
OVER 10 SB+
959 PADRES-110 SB
963 BRAVES UNDER 9 SB+
965 CARDS+130 SB
UNDER 7.5 SB+
967 A'S UNDER 9.5 SB+
974 CWS-110 SB
975 TWINS UNDER 8.5 SB+
977 YANKS+115 SB
NOTE:
PMG=ADVERTISED PITCHERS MUST GO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008
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MLB
951 FISH+115 SB
955 PIRATES+200 SB
OVER 10 SB+
959 PADRES-110 SB
963 BRAVES UNDER 9 SB+
965 CARDS+130 SB
UNDER 7.5 SB+
967 A'S UNDER 9.5 SB+
974 CWS-110 SB
975 TWINS UNDER 8.5 SB+
977 YANKS+115 SB
NOTE:
PMG=ADVERTISED PITCHERS MUST GO
WUNDERDOG
Game: Boston at Chicago White Sox (2:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Chicago White Sox -116 (moneyline)
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Game: Boston at Chicago White Sox (2:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Chicago White Sox -116 (moneyline)
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We were on the Red Sox last night as they notched the win. We're flipping over to Chicago for game three in this four game series. Yesterday's loss was costly for Chicago as they lost Jose Contreras for the season. They also lost their lead in the division and we expect them to come out fighting today. Gavin Floyd is 11-6 with a 3.66 ERA. At home he's 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA, giving up just 4.5 hits per start! Boston throws Clay Buchholz, and his 7.68 road ERA and 0-5 record to the wolves here. With him on the mound, Boston is just 3-10 this season and 1-8 on the road the past two seasons. The White Sox average 5.7 runs per game at home this season and against Buchholz they will get their 5+. The Red Sox are just 2-11 this season on the road against a starter who gives up less than six hits per start this season. We feel blessed to get such a short line here, given this pitching matchup and we're jumping on it.
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