Al DeMarco (RAIN-OUT FROM YESTERDAY)
5 Dime Detroit
Do you realize the Tigers have taken consecutive home series against the Red Sox (2-1), Yankees (3-1), Twins (2-1) and Angels (3-0) - all playoff teams - to improve to 14-5 on the season at home with 10 wins in their last 13 games in Motown?
One guy who loves the home cooking is Rick Porcello. At Comercia Park he's 3-0 in four starts with a 3.86 ERA. Compare that to his 0-3 record and 9.88 earned run average on the road. Ouch.
In his last start at home Porcello blanked the Yankees over seven innings, allowitng just four hits. If he could hold New York's potent attack in check, he can certainly stop Chicago's impotent line-up.
Yes, Freddie Garcia has some impressive career numbers against Detroit, but the majority of those were compiled long before his career was derailed by shoulder and arm injuries. And yes, he's won his last two starts against the Twins and Royals, but take a look at the linescores for those two games: 19 hits allowed in 13 innings. No surprise considerong he's allowed 56 baserunners in 36 innings this season.
How the Tigers aren't a -185 favorite - or higher - in this spot is a surprise to me.
5 Dime Detroit
Do you realize the Tigers have taken consecutive home series against the Red Sox (2-1), Yankees (3-1), Twins (2-1) and Angels (3-0) - all playoff teams - to improve to 14-5 on the season at home with 10 wins in their last 13 games in Motown?
One guy who loves the home cooking is Rick Porcello. At Comercia Park he's 3-0 in four starts with a 3.86 ERA. Compare that to his 0-3 record and 9.88 earned run average on the road. Ouch.
In his last start at home Porcello blanked the Yankees over seven innings, allowitng just four hits. If he could hold New York's potent attack in check, he can certainly stop Chicago's impotent line-up.
Yes, Freddie Garcia has some impressive career numbers against Detroit, but the majority of those were compiled long before his career was derailed by shoulder and arm injuries. And yes, he's won his last two starts against the Twins and Royals, but take a look at the linescores for those two games: 19 hits allowed in 13 innings. No surprise considerong he's allowed 56 baserunners in 36 innings this season.
How the Tigers aren't a -185 favorite - or higher - in this spot is a surprise to me.
GC: MLB Totals play for Tuesday
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the Under in the Kansas City at Baltimore game. Rotation numbers 975/76 at 7:05 eastern. Both of these teams are anemic offensively. Tonight they both have quality starters going. The Royals have their ace Z.Greinke on the hill tonight. Greinke has been good in his last 2 starts vs the Orioles allowing just 2 runs in 13 innings. In his last 5 starts vs Baltimore he has gone under in 4 of them. In his 4 road starts this season 3 of them have played under. Baltimore counters with veteran righty K.Millwood. In his 7 starts this season Millwood has gone under 6 times. Even more impressive he has allowed just 3 runs in his last 20 innings when pitching vs KC.. Both teams have have trouble scoring in night games this year. The Orioles are averaging 3.1 runs per game and KC is averaging 3.3 runs per game. With 2 good pitchers and 2 teams that struggle to score look for another low scoring affair tonight. GC
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the Under in the Kansas City at Baltimore game. Rotation numbers 975/76 at 7:05 eastern. Both of these teams are anemic offensively. Tonight they both have quality starters going. The Royals have their ace Z.Greinke on the hill tonight. Greinke has been good in his last 2 starts vs the Orioles allowing just 2 runs in 13 innings. In his last 5 starts vs Baltimore he has gone under in 4 of them. In his 4 road starts this season 3 of them have played under. Baltimore counters with veteran righty K.Millwood. In his 7 starts this season Millwood has gone under 6 times. Even more impressive he has allowed just 3 runs in his last 20 innings when pitching vs KC.. Both teams have have trouble scoring in night games this year. The Orioles are averaging 3.1 runs per game and KC is averaging 3.3 runs per game. With 2 good pitchers and 2 teams that struggle to score look for another low scoring affair tonight. GC
ROBERT FERRINGO
2-Unit Play. Take #972 Tampa Bay (-1.5, -120) over Cleveland
0.5-Unit Play. Take #970 Detroit (-135) over Chicago White Sox
0.5-Unit Play. Take #954 Florida (-1.5, +115) over Arizona
0.5-Unit Play. Take #956 Philadelphia (-1.5, -150) over Pittsburgh
TOTALS
1.5-Unit Play. Take Over 8.5 Cleveland at Tampa Bay
1.5-Unit Play. Take Under 8.5 Arizona at Florida
1.5-Unit Play. Take Under 9.0 Chicago White Sox at Detroit
2-Unit Play. Take #972 Tampa Bay (-1.5, -120) over Cleveland
0.5-Unit Play. Take #970 Detroit (-135) over Chicago White Sox
0.5-Unit Play. Take #954 Florida (-1.5, +115) over Arizona
0.5-Unit Play. Take #956 Philadelphia (-1.5, -150) over Pittsburgh
TOTALS
1.5-Unit Play. Take Over 8.5 Cleveland at Tampa Bay
1.5-Unit Play. Take Under 8.5 Arizona at Florida
1.5-Unit Play. Take Under 9.0 Chicago White Sox at Detroit
RANDIZZLE
MLB:Arizona @ Florida
Time:1:10 pm est *Bonus Play*
The Pick: (10 Units)*FLORIDA/ARIZONA OVER8*
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MLB:Arizona @ Florida
Time:1:10 pm est *Bonus Play*
The Pick: (10 Units)*FLORIDA/ARIZONA OVER8*
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ANDY ISKOE
Angels at Rangers
Pick: Under 8.5
Jered Weaver has clearly been the Angels' most effective starter this season as has C J Wilson been for the Rangers as he's made a very successful conversion from reliever to starter. Both offenses have not been as potent as expected, especially Los Angeles, and this game should be played along the lines of last night's 4-3 game won by Texas. Both starters are capable of going deep into this contest and it would not surprise if this game was another tight contest with a "blowout" being no more than a 5-2 type final. More likely this game falls between a 6 and a 7.
Angels at Rangers
Pick: Under 8.5
Jered Weaver has clearly been the Angels' most effective starter this season as has C J Wilson been for the Rangers as he's made a very successful conversion from reliever to starter. Both offenses have not been as potent as expected, especially Los Angeles, and this game should be played along the lines of last night's 4-3 game won by Texas. Both starters are capable of going deep into this contest and it would not surprise if this game was another tight contest with a "blowout" being no more than a 5-2 type final. More likely this game falls between a 6 and a 7.
JOYCE STERLING
10 STAR Play
Orlando -7.5
At home the Magic are averaging 104.9 scoring, and holding teams to 92.9 points scored on defense.
On the road, the Celtics are averaging 98.4 scoring.
Orlando will now have to overcome a loss for the first time in more than six weeks when the Magic face the resurgent Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals tonight.
It was a good wake up call.
The Magic, swept Atlanta and Charlotte in the first two rounds, haven't lost consecutive home games all season. They're banking on that streak continuing heading into Game 2, or their hopes of redeeming last year's NBA Finals loss to the Lakers could be crushed
10 STAR Play
Orlando -7.5
At home the Magic are averaging 104.9 scoring, and holding teams to 92.9 points scored on defense.
On the road, the Celtics are averaging 98.4 scoring.
Orlando will now have to overcome a loss for the first time in more than six weeks when the Magic face the resurgent Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals tonight.
It was a good wake up call.
The Magic, swept Atlanta and Charlotte in the first two rounds, haven't lost consecutive home games all season. They're banking on that streak continuing heading into Game 2, or their hopes of redeeming last year's NBA Finals loss to the Lakers could be crushed
HEAVY HITTER TEAM
MLB 5 STAR HOME DOG TONIGHT
++ HEAVY STATS++
Seattle @ Oakland 10:00 EST Oakland +135
The Mariners just don't have any punch in that offense. B. Sheets has been brilliant at home. F. Hernandez has slumped lately. Oakland is 4-0 at home against right handers and 5-1 as a home dog.
MLB 5 STAR HOME DOG TONIGHT
++ HEAVY STATS++
Seattle @ Oakland 10:00 EST Oakland +135
The Mariners just don't have any punch in that offense. B. Sheets has been brilliant at home. F. Hernandez has slumped lately. Oakland is 4-0 at home against right handers and 5-1 as a home dog.
The Shark
We rocked the books again last night! Nothing but winner's!!
And we are going to keep on doing it!
Today is another easy day
Philadelphia
Breezes again, but it's Halladay and you know the drill -1.5 runs -140
Tampa also -1 .5 runs -120
NY Mets -120
If you play off shore or with an on line book parlay the three.
If you have been following my selections you are up pretty good.
Let loose a little and triple up your bankroll.
(that's what the parlay will do for you)
But play the games straight besides, always do that 1st!
I don't want anyone ever to lose
We rocked the books again last night! Nothing but winner's!!
And we are going to keep on doing it!
Today is another easy day
Philadelphia
Breezes again, but it's Halladay and you know the drill -1.5 runs -140
Tampa also -1 .5 runs -120
NY Mets -120
If you play off shore or with an on line book parlay the three.
If you have been following my selections you are up pretty good.
Let loose a little and triple up your bankroll.
(that's what the parlay will do for you)
But play the games straight besides, always do that 1st!
I don't want anyone ever to lose
