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Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:45 p.m. est.
Chicago Cubs (48-66) at San Francisco Giants (65-50)
(R) Randy Wells (5-10) vs. (R) Matt Cain (9-9)
The Cubs are a horrible 3-13 in their last 16 overall, dropping 7 of its last 8 road games. San Francisco is 15-8 in their last 23 games and has won 5 of its last 6 home games.
Chicago sends Randy Wells to the hill. The struggling right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA in his last three starts and is 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA in one career start against the Giants. The Cubs are 1-5 in Wells' last 6 starts. San Francisco counters with Matt Cain. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.75 ERA in his last three starts and is 5-2 with a 2.41 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs. The Giants are 4-1 in Cain's last 5 starts.
Go with the Giants at home with Matt Cain on the hill. The Giants have won six of Cain’s last seven starts at AT&T Park, while the Cubs have lost Wells' last 5 starts on the road.
San Francisco Giants -180
Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:45 p.m. est.
Chicago Cubs (48-66) at San Francisco Giants (65-50)
(R) Randy Wells (5-10) vs. (R) Matt Cain (9-9)
The Cubs are a horrible 3-13 in their last 16 overall, dropping 7 of its last 8 road games. San Francisco is 15-8 in their last 23 games and has won 5 of its last 6 home games.
Chicago sends Randy Wells to the hill. The struggling right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA in his last three starts and is 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA in one career start against the Giants. The Cubs are 1-5 in Wells' last 6 starts. San Francisco counters with Matt Cain. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.75 ERA in his last three starts and is 5-2 with a 2.41 ERA in eight career starts against the Cubs. The Giants are 4-1 in Cain's last 5 starts.
Go with the Giants at home with Matt Cain on the hill. The Giants have won six of Cain’s last seven starts at AT&T Park, while the Cubs have lost Wells' last 5 starts on the road.
San Francisco Giants -180
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Play On: Cleveland (-135)
Inside the Board Room:
One of our angles is playing on teams that have lost the first 2 games of a three game series. The scenario in Cleveland tonight is ripe for this angle, especially since the Indians have lost the first two at home . . . and to the Orioles! Sure, the Orioles have been on fire lately winning 8 of thier last 9, but they are still the Orioles. Jeanmar Gomez has won his last three starts for the Tribe, while posting a 1.56 ERA. Couple that with an Indians squad that averages 4 runs per game against right-handed pitching (not to mention that Millwood has just 2 victories this season). We figure these factors will rain on the recent parade of victories for bottom-dwelling Baltimore.
Take the Cleveland Indians tonight!
Play On: Cleveland (-135)
Inside the Board Room:
One of our angles is playing on teams that have lost the first 2 games of a three game series. The scenario in Cleveland tonight is ripe for this angle, especially since the Indians have lost the first two at home . . . and to the Orioles! Sure, the Orioles have been on fire lately winning 8 of thier last 9, but they are still the Orioles. Jeanmar Gomez has won his last three starts for the Tribe, while posting a 1.56 ERA. Couple that with an Indians squad that averages 4 runs per game against right-handed pitching (not to mention that Millwood has just 2 victories this season). We figure these factors will rain on the recent parade of victories for bottom-dwelling Baltimore.
Take the Cleveland Indians tonight!
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New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (-1.5): Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET
The Saints starters can’t be expected to play long, especially on offense. With so much continuity from last year—every key starter but left tackle Jamaal Williams remains in place—New Orleans won’t need too much brushing up in Game 1 of the preseason.
The Patriots, meanwhile, have a lot of fine-tuning to do. Receivers must be prepped in case Wes Welker can’t get the job done after offseason knee surgery, and the line is in shambles thanks to injuries and contract squabbles. Both New England and New Orleans are undergoing some defensive changes.
New England needs a great preseason more than the Saints—with so many holes to fill, the Pats will be pressing to find replacements. Take New England to cover.
Spread pick: New England
Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens (-3): Thursday, 8:05 p.m. ET
The Ravens are pretty deep on both sides of the ball, meaning when the starters come out they should still have a pretty dangerous squad. Offensively, Marc Bulger will line up under center and work with Donte Stallworth, Willis McGahee and Le’Ron McClain. The defense has some weak links in the secondary, however. After some recent injuries, it’s ripe for the picking—especially when some of the second and third units get onto the field.
Can Carolina take advantage, though? Probably, yes. Once Matt Moore checks out of the game, back-up Jimmy Clausen will probably see extended action. Clausen, the quarterback of the future, is extremely talented and has looked increasingly comfortable at Panthers camp. He’ll also have some pretty good options to lean on in the running game, like back-ups Mike Goodson and Tyrell Sutton.
Those who listen to sports betting podcasts will note that Carolina’s defense is thin thanks to injuries and free agency, but Clausen should be able to take advantage of a battered Ravens secondary despite his rookie status. The Panthers will pull it out.
Spread pick: Carolina
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (-1.5): Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET
The Saints starters can’t be expected to play long, especially on offense. With so much continuity from last year—every key starter but left tackle Jamaal Williams remains in place—New Orleans won’t need too much brushing up in Game 1 of the preseason.
The Patriots, meanwhile, have a lot of fine-tuning to do. Receivers must be prepped in case Wes Welker can’t get the job done after offseason knee surgery, and the line is in shambles thanks to injuries and contract squabbles. Both New England and New Orleans are undergoing some defensive changes.
New England needs a great preseason more than the Saints—with so many holes to fill, the Pats will be pressing to find replacements. Take New England to cover.
Spread pick: New England
Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens (-3): Thursday, 8:05 p.m. ET
The Ravens are pretty deep on both sides of the ball, meaning when the starters come out they should still have a pretty dangerous squad. Offensively, Marc Bulger will line up under center and work with Donte Stallworth, Willis McGahee and Le’Ron McClain. The defense has some weak links in the secondary, however. After some recent injuries, it’s ripe for the picking—especially when some of the second and third units get onto the field.
Can Carolina take advantage, though? Probably, yes. Once Matt Moore checks out of the game, back-up Jimmy Clausen will probably see extended action. Clausen, the quarterback of the future, is extremely talented and has looked increasingly comfortable at Panthers camp. He’ll also have some pretty good options to lean on in the running game, like back-ups Mike Goodson and Tyrell Sutton.
Those who listen to sports betting podcasts will note that Carolina’s defense is thin thanks to injuries and free agency, but Clausen should be able to take advantage of a battered Ravens secondary despite his rookie status. The Panthers will pull it out.
Spread pick: Carolina
