MARC LAWRENCE
5* BEST BET
LOUISVILLE over Kentucky by 17
When does a 6-6 season feel worse than kissing your sister? When
you had a date with a Super Model and end up having to take sis
to a Hannah Montana concert, that’s when! For a team that has
National Title aspirations, last year’s 6-6 effort was bittersweet
for coach Steve Kragthorpe and the Cardinals. The biggest
problem was a defense that nose-dived nearly 100 YPG. To help
shore up the black hole, they promptly hired well-respected Ron
English as the new DC and Secondary Coach. One of the culprits
that kept UL home for the holidays last season was Kentucky
when the Wildcats banished the Cardinals in Lexington (as 5.5
point dogs). Beset with QB problems (Curtis Pulley tossed off the
squad for disciplinary reasons) and heavy graduation losses, the
Wildcats are the Kentucky Fried answer to this week’s BETCHA
DIDN’T KNOW article on page 2. Look for the host in this series
to improve to 5-0 ATS when Coach K opts to step on the pedal
early and often in this statement-making game today.
Colorado over Colorado St by 17
Normally in rivalry games our fi rst inclination is to make a case for
the avenging dog. However, word out of Fort Collins is the Rams
will be a dog without much fi ght this campaign. First year boss Steve
Fairchild replaces icon Sonny Lubick – minus the services of QB Caleb
Hanie (graduated) who led the MWC in passing effi ciency last season.
Aside from the SMART BOX angle at work our database reminds us
that bowlers who fi nished the season with a losing record (6-7) due
to a bowl loss are sharp plays in season-opening games. With Buffs’
head coach Dan Hawkins 43-16 ATS in straight-up wins, including
13-0 his last 13, we’ll roam with the Buffalo in Denver.
5* BEST BET
LOUISVILLE over Kentucky by 17
When does a 6-6 season feel worse than kissing your sister? When
you had a date with a Super Model and end up having to take sis
to a Hannah Montana concert, that’s when! For a team that has
National Title aspirations, last year’s 6-6 effort was bittersweet
for coach Steve Kragthorpe and the Cardinals. The biggest
problem was a defense that nose-dived nearly 100 YPG. To help
shore up the black hole, they promptly hired well-respected Ron
English as the new DC and Secondary Coach. One of the culprits
that kept UL home for the holidays last season was Kentucky
when the Wildcats banished the Cardinals in Lexington (as 5.5
point dogs). Beset with QB problems (Curtis Pulley tossed off the
squad for disciplinary reasons) and heavy graduation losses, the
Wildcats are the Kentucky Fried answer to this week’s BETCHA
DIDN’T KNOW article on page 2. Look for the host in this series
to improve to 5-0 ATS when Coach K opts to step on the pedal
early and often in this statement-making game today.
Colorado over Colorado St by 17
Normally in rivalry games our fi rst inclination is to make a case for
the avenging dog. However, word out of Fort Collins is the Rams
will be a dog without much fi ght this campaign. First year boss Steve
Fairchild replaces icon Sonny Lubick – minus the services of QB Caleb
Hanie (graduated) who led the MWC in passing effi ciency last season.
Aside from the SMART BOX angle at work our database reminds us
that bowlers who fi nished the season with a losing record (6-7) due
to a bowl loss are sharp plays in season-opening games. With Buffs’
head coach Dan Hawkins 43-16 ATS in straight-up wins, including
13-0 his last 13, we’ll roam with the Buffalo in Denver.
saturday recap
Bob Balfe 6-0 (5-0 cfb)
Charlies Sports 5-0 all cfb
Northcoast 5-1
indiancowboy 3-0 (all in cfb)
Victoriousplay MLB plays 3-0 (all mlb totals)
executive 3-0
Lvsa 3-0
FairWayJay 3-1 (2-0 mlb)
Bob Akmens 4-1 (hit his 7* and 2-0 wnba)
real animal 2-1Jack Clayton 2-0
Northcoast College 1-0
ny reb 3-1
Larry Ness 2-0
Ted Sevransky / teddy covers 2-1
LT Profits 2-1
Ben Burns 2-0
Cajun 4-2
Armvin sports 2-0
CappersAcces 3-1
Powersweep 4-2
Highprofitsports 2-1
Robert Ferringo 3-3 (hit his 3*play)
will try to keep the record:aktion033
Bob Balfe 6-0 (5-0 cfb)
Charlies Sports 5-0 all cfb
Northcoast 5-1
indiancowboy 3-0 (all in cfb)
Victoriousplay MLB plays 3-0 (all mlb totals)
executive 3-0
Lvsa 3-0
FairWayJay 3-1 (2-0 mlb)
Bob Akmens 4-1 (hit his 7* and 2-0 wnba)
real animal 2-1Jack Clayton 2-0
Northcoast College 1-0
ny reb 3-1
Larry Ness 2-0
Ted Sevransky / teddy covers 2-1
LT Profits 2-1
Ben Burns 2-0
Cajun 4-2
Armvin sports 2-0
CappersAcces 3-1
Powersweep 4-2
Highprofitsports 2-1
Robert Ferringo 3-3 (hit his 3*play)
will try to keep the record:aktion033
Jim Feist.
My free pick of the day is the game between (903) NYM Mets and (904) FLA Marlins. Take "Under". Florida is an excellent pitcher's park. Notice the Marlins average over 5 runs per game on the road, but 4 runs per game at home. A pair of decent pitchers go here. Pedro Martinez still has workable stuff, and in his last three starts he's fanned 18 in 19 innings with only 4 walks. Florida is on a 6-2-2 run under the total with an up and down offense. Florida starter Scott Olsen certainly loves this park: He has an ERA of 5.7 on the road, but 2.98 at home, where opponents hit just .238 off him. The last loss dropped the Marlins six games behind the Mets, so this is a key game. "We've got to play and win our games," said Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez. "There's no other way to put it. Whether the word is urgency, a must, or a need. Whatever you call it, we've got to win some games." Oddsmakers have made this total too high. Play the Mets/Marlins under the total.
My free pick of the day is the game between (903) NYM Mets and (904) FLA Marlins. Take "Under". Florida is an excellent pitcher's park. Notice the Marlins average over 5 runs per game on the road, but 4 runs per game at home. A pair of decent pitchers go here. Pedro Martinez still has workable stuff, and in his last three starts he's fanned 18 in 19 innings with only 4 walks. Florida is on a 6-2-2 run under the total with an up and down offense. Florida starter Scott Olsen certainly loves this park: He has an ERA of 5.7 on the road, but 2.98 at home, where opponents hit just .238 off him. The last loss dropped the Marlins six games behind the Mets, so this is a key game. "We've got to play and win our games," said Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez. "There's no other way to put it. Whether the word is urgency, a must, or a need. Whatever you call it, we've got to win some games." Oddsmakers have made this total too high. Play the Mets/Marlins under the total.
Dave Cokin.
My free pick of the day is the game between (915) PHI Phillies and (916) CHC Cubs. Take
"(915) PHI Phillies".
The Cubs have been monsters all season, and they've done some serious damage to lefties. But I see some value on the Phillies side in this game. Carlos Zambrano has been ineffective in three of his last four starts, causing some to wonder if he's physically sound. He says he is, but the numbers are troubling. Aside from a rough go last outing, Jamie Moyer has been solid for the Phillies and I'm going to go for the upset here with the road team.
My free pick of the day is the game between (915) PHI Phillies and (916) CHC Cubs. Take
"(915) PHI Phillies".
The Cubs have been monsters all season, and they've done some serious damage to lefties. But I see some value on the Phillies side in this game. Carlos Zambrano has been ineffective in three of his last four starts, causing some to wonder if he's physically sound. He says he is, but the numbers are troubling. Aside from a rough go last outing, Jamie Moyer has been solid for the Phillies and I'm going to go for the upset here with the road team.
As I promised yesterday here I am with the Soccer Plays for today:
Victorious Play:
2* Bursaspor 0 & -0.5 (Turkish)
2* AZ Alkmaar -0.5 & -1 (Dutch)
2* Bayern Munich Over 2.5 & 3 (German Bundesliga)
I just sent in a sprinkle of sugar on these. Please let me know how I did as I have no idea what I am doing in soccer. My man uses Pinnacle nums. thanks
Victorious Play:
2* Bursaspor 0 & -0.5 (Turkish)
2* AZ Alkmaar -0.5 & -1 (Dutch)
2* Bayern Munich Over 2.5 & 3 (German Bundesliga)
I just sent in a sprinkle of sugar on these. Please let me know how I did as I have no idea what I am doing in soccer. My man uses Pinnacle nums. thanks
WILD BILL
Reds-Giants Under 8½ (5 units)
Nationals +125 (5 units)
Phils +185 (5 units)
Royals +185 (5 units)
White Sox +145 (5 units)
Jays +105 (5 units)
Orioles +230 (5 units)
Rangers-Angels Under 9 (5 units)
Twins -150 (5 units)
Kentucky-Louisville Under 55½ (5 units)
CSU-Colorado Over 56½ (5 units)
Reds-Giants Under 8½ (5 units)
Nationals +125 (5 units)
Phils +185 (5 units)
Royals +185 (5 units)
White Sox +145 (5 units)
Jays +105 (5 units)
Orioles +230 (5 units)
Rangers-Angels Under 9 (5 units)
Twins -150 (5 units)
Kentucky-Louisville Under 55½ (5 units)
CSU-Colorado Over 56½ (5 units)
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NCAA First Weekend FreeBees
Kentucky +4.5 from Louisville--why not have a tight game that ends with OT or a field goal
Colorado -11.5 to Colorado St--the Buffalo's are better, but this game is usually tight--here's to hoping it isn't this year
BASEBALL FREE B's FOR SUNDAY
BEST IN BOLD
Halladay EVEN ODDS over Pettitte--Jays do it to Yanks again
Detroit -200 with Galarraga over KC and Meche
CLEVELAND -160 over Seattle--Jackson over Silva
Zambrano -200 and Cubs over Moyer and the Phillies
Webb and the D'Backs -170 over LA and Lowe
Peavy -150 and the Padres over Francis and the Rockies
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NCAA First Weekend FreeBees
Kentucky +4.5 from Louisville--why not have a tight game that ends with OT or a field goal
Colorado -11.5 to Colorado St--the Buffalo's are better, but this game is usually tight--here's to hoping it isn't this year
BASEBALL FREE B's FOR SUNDAY
BEST IN BOLD
Halladay EVEN ODDS over Pettitte--Jays do it to Yanks again
Detroit -200 with Galarraga over KC and Meche
CLEVELAND -160 over Seattle--Jackson over Silva
Zambrano -200 and Cubs over Moyer and the Phillies
Webb and the D'Backs -170 over LA and Lowe
Peavy -150 and the Padres over Francis and the Rockies
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