Players of America
Yesterday's Results (1-0, +10 units)
BOS vs. BAL
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Play: Boston Red Sox -115.0
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Result: Win
Today's Selections
WAS vs. PHI
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Play: Philadelphia Phillies +100.0
Play Description: Run Line (-1.5)
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
OK, back on our feet a little bit and heading towards that turn around like we mentioned. Boston came through for us last night in Baltimore, and they really looked like that team their supposed to be. Keep an eye on that squad as we wind down to the end of the regular season. We'll now take a look at Tuesday's card, and there's not a whole lot cookin' besides a handful of chalk layers.
Our first release happens to be one of those chalk layers, but we're going to save ourselves the heart attack and take advantage of the run line. At 7:05PM EST, the Philadelphia Phillies host the God awful Washington Nationals at home. The Phillies are in prime-time hunt position right now, and they are in that group of teams that NEEDS TO WIN starting now. We realize we harp on that statement left and right, but it's the truth.especially in this league. Team's need to win, and that's what motivates them. It is a lot harder to persuade people of that concept a month into the season, but right now.it is dead on. Philadelphia -1.5 runs is even money at +100.
Skipper Charlie Manuel and staff are set to give the ball to righty Joe Blanton to start. Joe comes in 1-0 on the season with the Phillies, pitching 27 innings. His ERA is decent at 3.98. He's thrown very well his last three times out getting one decision at 1-0 and accumulating an ERA of 2.37, with a WHIP of 1.11. The Philles are hungry. They are 4-6 in their last ten overall, and like we said.it is time to kick start things. The entire squad should be very well rested with a day off Monday, and heads should be sky high as they continue their hunt for the division. Philadelphia owns the series this season with the Nats at 6-3 in 9 total meetings.
Where do you start with a team like Washington? They weren't predicted to be anything special this season, and they've really lived up to that. They are 0-10 in their last 10 overall and things do not get any easier going into Philly. Jason Bergmann is the scheduled starter for the Nationals. Jason comes in a lousy 2-9 overall on the year with an ERA up over 4.50. It is not that Bergmann is a terrible pitcher, but this National's team just honestly is not very good. Washington is completely decimated with injuries, Jesus Flores, Cristian Guzman, Wily Mo Pena, Alberto Gonzalez, Elijah Dukes, Dmitri Young and Nick Johnson are all OUT, just to name a few. The Nationals bullpen is weak and the available heavers have an ERA over 4.25 for tonight's event. Things only get worse for the 44-81 Nat's tonight, guys.
There are no secrets here. Philadelphia wins this one and everyone knows it. We're confident they can do so by two or more runs so this is a must-bet. We'll go with a 1* / 10 unit wager on Philadelphia returning home on Tuesday night.
TRENDS OF THE GAME:
-The Phillies are 6-3 overall against the Nationals this season
-The Nationals are 15-39 in their last 54 overall
-The Nationals are 12-30 in their last 42 Tuesday games
Philadelphia 6, Washington 2
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NYY vs. TOR
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
The Play: New York Yankees +120.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Our next selection is an eye roller, but we'll be on the Yankees. Too much power, too much experience and too much class to just completely roll over and play dead at this point in the season. Regardless of needing to win or making a late playoff push, this team is better than what their record shows, period. With that being said, the New York Yankees are also coming off a day's worth of rest and will head to the dome in Toronto tonight at 7:05PM EST.
New York has had their woes in the starting pitching rotation this season, something rather uncommon from the past years. Darrell Rasner comes in and this guy is par at best. His 5-9 record doesn't stun anyone and he has an ERA over 5.00 runs. The clear advantage goes to Toronto in this game when it comes to STARTING pitching. Lucky for us, starters aren't the only factor in a baseball game. They might be a big one, but they aren't the only. The Yankee's lineup is twice, maybe three times as good as Toronto's. The Blue Jays might be flying high after beating up on a pathetic Detroit team last week, but snap-snap.back to reality.
As stated, Toronto will put a better AJ Burnett on the mound this evening. AJ is 15-10 overall, and his ERA is approaching 5.00 too (at 4.70). AJ is a good anchor in this rotation, but he doesn't always get the run support he might need to win a ballgame. The Blue Jays bullpen is usually very impressive, and we noted that a few weeks ago when we placed a wager on them. However, in the last four games the Jays pen has given up an average of 4.85 runs per game. Not good. Another key pointer, the Jays will be without Scott Rolen as he has been placed on the 15 day DL to rest a troublesome right shoulder.
All in all, the Yankees are just as capable of winning this ball game as Toronto, if not more. We all know the capabilities of the line up offensively and defensively the Yanks are well above average, too. At this price, it's a nice spot to take a look. We'll be on the Yankees as a 1* / 10 unit wager on Tuesday night in Toronto.
TREND OF THE GAME:
-The Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 games coming off a rest day
New York 8, Toronto 5
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LAA vs. TAM
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The Play: Los Angeles Angels +110.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
Next, we'll be zooming in on another likely-public underdog and this one kicks off at 7:10PM EST from the Sunshine State. The Tampa Bay Rays are set to host the visiting Anaheim Angels. These two teams slugged it out last night with the Rays coming out on top. Again, another bargain price on a team fully capable of winning here. Tampa Bay was the talk of the town just a few short weeks ago, and suddenly they too have snapped back to reality and shown that they are human. In addition, injuries have been a problem recently for the Rays, so being short staffed could be an issue.
The Halos don't really have a weak link in their rotation, and if they did.this wouldn't be the guy. Righty Ervin Santana will start and Ervin comes in at 13-5 overall. He's tallied an ERA of 3.49 in those games and a WHIP of 1.14 (162.2 total innings). Santana went 2-0 in his last three starts and has an ERA of just 2.90 in those games. Both of these teams are playing some pretty good hardball right now winning 6 and 7 of their last 10. You want to talk about playoff implications.this game is it. Both teams are atop and want to stay right there.
Tampa will give it to James Shields who could probably run for mayor in Florida. His 10-7 record has lit the city on fire this season and he's pretty well liked.and rightfully so. James is a solid pitcher with good command. He has an ERA of 3.75 this season and is 1-0 in his last three starts, handing over two decisions. In the bottom halves of the inning, the Rays are going to be a little short. All star third baseman Evan Longoria remains on the DL while recovering from a wrist injury and powerhouse left fielder Carl Crawford will join him (right hand). Those two take away from the meat of this line up and sure they have replacements, but nothing like them.
This one here is another great price. Spotting this value is what smart bettors do, and this is pure value. Look for Anaheim to come out smoking, jumping on top early. The Halos on the road are well worthy of a 1* / 10 unit wager Tuesday night.
TRENDS OF THE GAME:
-The Angels are 22-6 in their last 28 Tuesday games
-The Angels are 21-8 in their last 29 overall
-The Angels are 48-20 in their last 68 meetings with the Rays
-The Rays are 25-58 in their last 83 Tuesday games
Anaheim 4, Tampa Bay 2
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DET vs. TEX
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers
The Play: Texas Rangers +110.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
Writeup:
One last one for Tuesday and it happens to be another slight dog. The Texas Rangers play host to the Detroit Tigers starting at 8:05PM EST. Texas' offense hasn't lived up to its reputation in their last five games but things change right here. They are facing an overhyped, overrated Detroit team who has seemingly given up on this season (we all know that.). Leyland and company has said it publically himself that things need to change. It's a shame, but its reality. Detroit was the talk of the town in preseason ball, only to come out and disappoint the world. Texas is one of those under-the-radar type teams and this is a great spot for them to be in.
The Rangers will start Vicente Padilla and if we remember correctly we wagered on this guy about a week ago. He is underrated, like so many other pitchers in this league. Padilla is 12-6 overall this season. He's gotten roughed up his last couple of starts and when that happens to this type of pitcher, redemption is the only thing on their mind. Padilla is fully capable of going out and throwing a complete gem tonight. Aside from that, he's going to get a new spark from that explosive offense. Hamilton, Bradley and the rest of the crew will come to life tonight and to be quite honest we're not 100% sure that Detroit can keep up.
Armando Galarraga is the starter for the Tigers. He is a respectable 11-4 overall with an ERA slightly over 3.10. He's 2-0 his last three games and has pitched very well. Most of America is familiar with this Detroit team so there is probably no reason to sit here and point them out. They are very streaky and difficult to wager on. They have owned this Texas team all season, but we look for them to hit a dead end tonight.
The Rangers take care of business at home here tonight in a shootout. A 1* / 10 unit wager on Padilla and Texas will close out a good night tonight, Tuesday.
TRENDS OF THE GAME:
-The Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 Tuesday games
-The Rangers are 10-3 in Padilla's last 13 home starts
-The Rangers are 20-7 in Padilla's last 27 starts
Texas 13, Detroit 6
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