Greg Shaker | MLB Money Line Double-Dime Bet
968 CLE (+112) BetUS vs 967 DET
Analysis: MLB: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians - Indians (Galarraga/Ginter) +112 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 7/29/2008
Note: There are a lot of good things that we can say about the Tiger starter tonight. In his last outing, Galarraga took a perfect game into the seventh inning before Kansas Citys David DeJesus singled in Detroits 7-1 win over the Royals on Wednesday. He is a good one. except for a couple of outings this year, he has been able to keep the ball down in the strikezone, not allowing very many Dingers. He has also had very good command of his throws with very good Pitching Ratios across the board. There is a good liklihood that he will have some success tonight. However, I expect the same thing from the Cleveland Hurler. Ginter is a former Tiger and his motivation tonight will be evident. He has thrown well in his 2 previous starts and he has demonstrated very good control, with ZERO batters reaching first base via the free pass comprising 11 innings of work. His only outing at home this year was as perfect as it can get with 5 scoreless innings a good hitting TB Squad. Cleveland's season is all but over and the spoiler roll is in full force tonight. They love to play the Tigers here at Progressive Field and they have done so very well winning the last 6 of 7, including last night's 5-0 affair. I am not convinced yet that the Tigers deserve to be laying this kind of number on the road and especially in their own division. Cleveland has seen much more success here in the City and Rock and Roll built and they are 4 games over the .500 mark heading into tonight's competition. They will be in their best hitting situation facing the righty. Ginter has thrown well at the Tigers with 5 career appearences and an ERA of just 1.80. This first start verses them will be a good effort in my best estimation and I will grab the Nice Home Division Dog.
Tue, 07/29/08 - 10:10 PMGreg Shaker | MLB Money Line Double-Dime Bet
965 SFG (+114) BetUS vs 966 LOS
Analysis: MLB: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers - Giants (Cain/Johnson) +114 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 7/29/2008
Note: Very brief thoughts here. The Giants Pitcher is throwing darts right now and despite his not so spiffy career numbers verses the Dodgers, this guy can be very streaky and he is streaking. This series is one of the hardest fought one's in the History of Baseball and SF will come to play tonight as they did last night. It is most interesting to note that this West Race is still up for grabs, and the visitors are not throwing in the towel. While I don't think they have a Rats *** Chance of Winning the Division, you are not going to be able to convince them. The Dodgers are Lefty Killers, but just soso verses righthanded pitching, batting just .248 here at Dodger Stadium and squeeking by with .500 Ball. Just give me the best thrower by far to start this game. Jason Johnson makes his first start in 2 years and when he did, he accomplished a 53-93 Record. Perhaps this is a desperate move by the home team? I think so. Give me the Motivated Division Dog
Tue, 07/29/08 - 7:05 PMGreg Shaker | MLB Money Line Double-Dime Bet
970 BOS (-117) BetUS vs 969 ANA
Analysis: MLB: Anaheim Angels at Boston Red Sox - RedSox (Lackey/Buchholz) -117 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 7/29/2008
Note: Lackey is throwing awful. He cannot beat the RedSox. He is 1-7 here at Fenway and that is not good. The Sox are just plain nasty at this park going 41-13 last 54 here. They were swept at LAA earlier this year. Can you say motivation? Buchholz number not that good but much better here at home with an ERA Under 2.5 Runs. Boston is in a Heated Pennent race, the Angels are coasting. I expect a Big Bounceback effort from the Home Team tonight.
Tue, 07/29/08 - 7:05 PMGreg Shaker | MLB Total Double-Dime Bet
970 BOS / 969 ANA Over 9.5 BetUS
Analysis: MLB: Anaheim Angels at Boston Red Sox - Over 9.5 (Lackey/Buchholz) -105 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 7/29/2008
Note: This line is also available at 9 and -125 to -130. Get the 9.5 for better odds or play it at 9 if that is all that you can get. You can view the side writeup on this play for most of the info needed. The Sox should score tonight and the Angels have enough firepower to score runs as well. These teams have played a lot of high scoring affairs together and we do have favorable weather conditions for this one.
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