Tony George | NBA Sides Thu, 06/10/10 - 9:05 PM
dime bet 708 BOS -3.5 (-110) BetUS vs 707 LAL
Analysis:
Boston -3 to 3.5
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This is the NBA. The NBA is about making money and a short series is what no one wants, from David Stern to the refs. Rest assured Boston played deplorable in Game 3, got ribbed numerous times by bad calls on the refs, and were outcoached big time. I doubt Ray Allen stinks it up and I think the defense will stiffen up and the Celtics take one at home here without question tonight. The Garden will be electric, everyone will have their A game and the under still may be in play in this one and worth a look as well. Look for Boston to even the series here with a 5-7 point win. It will be a tight one, so hang on.
Play 1 Unit on Boston
dime bet 708 BOS -3.5 (-110) BetUS vs 707 LAL
Analysis:
Boston -3 to 3.5
<P>
This is the NBA. The NBA is about making money and a short series is what no one wants, from David Stern to the refs. Rest assured Boston played deplorable in Game 3, got ribbed numerous times by bad calls on the refs, and were outcoached big time. I doubt Ray Allen stinks it up and I think the defense will stiffen up and the Celtics take one at home here without question tonight. The Garden will be electric, everyone will have their A game and the under still may be in play in this one and worth a look as well. Look for Boston to even the series here with a 5-7 point win. It will be a tight one, so hang on.
Play 1 Unit on Boston
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SWEET MLB
Our Selection: Cubs Opponent: Brewers Line: -123
Analysis: At 2:10 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers. Cubs righthanded veteran Ryan Dempster is on his way to another season similar to the one he had in 2009 which means probably double-digit wins and an ERA right around 3.8 runs. The biggest problem for Dempster this season has been a lack of run support something that's been declining now for him in his last three seasons. After seven outings which saw his ballclub only score a total of 18 runs and only score more than three runs on one occasion (May 20 at Philadelphia) the Cubs hitters finally came through for Dempster in his last start and put eight runs across the plate and Dempster beat the Astros in Houston. Expect the Cubs to continue the improved output tonight in Milwaukee and against a starter in righthander Dave Bush who's had his problems pitching at home this season. Bush is 1-5 with a 4.97 ERA overall, but at Miller Park he's 0-3 with a 5.47 ERA and he's had plenty of trouble with the Cubs in the past, going just 2-9 with a 5.43 ERA against them in 18 career appearances (17 starts). One of the ugliest starts he's ever had against them occurred at home only six weeks ago when Bush got blasted by Chicago surrendering nine runs (seven earned) in less than four innings. Take the Cubs.
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Our Selection: Braves/Diamondbacks 'under' Line: 9.5
Analysis: At 3:40 pm, our selection is on the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks 'under' the total. The Detroit Tigers apparently felt so good about the state of their starting pitching that they shipped the second lefthanded starter this season over to the National League. At the beginning of the month, Detroit sent Willis to the Diamonbacks for righth ander Billy Buckner and cash (they had shipped Nate Robertson off to the Marlins in a similar deal at the end of Spring training). Willis will no doubt be glad to get back to the NL where he dominated hitters for several years as a member of the Marlins and he didn't waste much time showing that he can still get back to that form as he shut out the Rockies over six innings in his debut on June 5. And even more impressive about that outing is that it was in Arizona where the park is known to strongly favor hitters over pitchers. Willis is back there again this afternoon and his opposing pitcher will be one of the hottest in the NL in young righthander Tommy Hanson, who no doubt has a little revenge on his mind as his last loss was back on May 15 at home against this Arizona club (his only loss since a 1-0 shutout at the hands of the Mets on April 25). But Hanson has been much better on the road (2.19 ERA) than at home (5.40) this season. Take the 'under.'
Players NBA *10* Thursday OVER in Boston on 10 June
*TOTAL OF THE MONTH* Scott Rickenbach’s NBA 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER in Boston vs LA Lakers @ 9 ET – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Boston as a *10* Top Play selection.
Players MLB *10* Thursday OVER in Baltimore on 10 June
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER in Baltimore vs New York Yankees @ 7:05 ET: Arrieta vs Burnett – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Baltimore as a *10* Top Play selection.
Players MLB *8* Thursday OVER in Oakland on 10 June
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 8* (Regular Play) OVER in Oakland vs Los Angeles Angels @ 3:35 ET: Cahill vs Santana – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Oakland as an *8* Regular Play selection.
*TOTAL OF THE MONTH* Scott Rickenbach’s NBA 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER in Boston vs LA Lakers @ 9 ET – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Boston as a *10* Top Play selection.
Players MLB *10* Thursday OVER in Baltimore on 10 June
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER in Baltimore vs New York Yankees @ 7:05 ET: Arrieta vs Burnett – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Baltimore as a *10* Top Play selection.
Players MLB *8* Thursday OVER in Oakland on 10 June
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 8* (Regular Play) OVER in Oakland vs Los Angeles Angels @ 3:35 ET: Cahill vs Santana – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Play OVER the total in Oakland as an *8* Regular Play selection.
