RIVER CITY SHARPS
We see some early value here tonight with the Yankees at home tonight taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto starter Mark Buehrle (10-3, 2.28) will be going up against Chase Whitley (2-0, 2.41) in game two of this series. Whitley has been really solid for the Yankees, winning his last two starts, while Buehrle looks to follow last night's winner Masahiro Tanaka as the second 11-game winner in MLB. However, when you dig down to look at Buehrle's career against the Yankees, it doesn't instill the most confidence. The big lefty is 1-10 lifetime against the Yankees with a 6.02 ERA in 16 career starts. The Yankees are 5-1 in Whitley's last six starts and while the Jays have feasted on some bad pitching, in their last five games, Toronto is 1-4 vs. a starter with a WHIP on less than 1.15. The Yankees take two in a row tonight from the Blue Jays as Whitley gives them another gem. The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - NEW YORK YANKEES ML
We see some early value here tonight with the Yankees at home tonight taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto starter Mark Buehrle (10-3, 2.28) will be going up against Chase Whitley (2-0, 2.41) in game two of this series. Whitley has been really solid for the Yankees, winning his last two starts, while Buehrle looks to follow last night's winner Masahiro Tanaka as the second 11-game winner in MLB. However, when you dig down to look at Buehrle's career against the Yankees, it doesn't instill the most confidence. The big lefty is 1-10 lifetime against the Yankees with a 6.02 ERA in 16 career starts. The Yankees are 5-1 in Whitley's last six starts and while the Jays have feasted on some bad pitching, in their last five games, Toronto is 1-4 vs. a starter with a WHIP on less than 1.15. The Yankees take two in a row tonight from the Blue Jays as Whitley gives them another gem. The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - NEW YORK YANKEES ML
Today's MLB Picks
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Reds continue their series in Pittsburgh tonight and come into the contest with a 6-1 record in Alfredo Simon's last 7 starts as a road underdog. Cincinnati is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+100). Here are all of today's picks.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
The Reds continue their series in Pittsburgh tonight and come into the contest with a 6-1 record in Alfredo Simon's last 7 starts as a road underdog. Cincinnati is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+100). Here are all of today's picks.
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST |
| Game 951-952: Philadelphia at Atlanta (12:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hernandez) 15.806; Atlanta (Harang) 13.376 Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Atlanta (-160); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+140); Over |
| Game 953-954: Chicago Cubs at Miami (12:40 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Arrieta) 16.391; Miami (Eovaldi) 15.267 Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 6 Vegas Line: Miami (-130); 7 Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); Under |
| Game 955-956: NY Mets at St. Louis (1:45 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Colon) 14.013; St. Louis (Lynn) 17.602 Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 3 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-155); Under |
| Game 957-958: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Simon) 15.897; Pittsburgh (Volquez) 14.356 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-120); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+100); Over |
| Game 959-960: Milwaukee at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Garza) 16.541; Arizona (Miley) 14.973 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 9 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); Over |
| Game 961-962: Colorado at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.348; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.225 Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 5 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-220); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-220); Under |
| Game 963-964: Kansas City at Detroit (1:08 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 15.630; Detroit (Smyly) 13.965 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 9 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+125); Over |
| Game 965-966: Baltimore at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gausman) 16.873; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 15.972 Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 7 Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-150); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Under |
| Game 967-968: Minnesota at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 13.915; Boston (Lackey) 16.216 Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Boston (-170); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Over |
| Game 969-970: Texas at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tepesch) 14.084; Oakland (Gray) 17.100 Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 7 Vegas Line: Oakland (-180); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-180); Under |
| Game 971-972: LA Angels at Cleveland (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 14.798; Cleveland (Masterson) 15.811 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8 Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+100); Under |
| Game 973-974: Toronto at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 16.038; NY Yankees (Whitley) 14.634 Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-105); Over |
| Game 975-976: San Francisco at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Hudson) 17.252; White Sox (Sale) 16.365 Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 7 Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Over |
| Game 977-978: Houston at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Feldman) 12.675; Washington (Gonzalez) 15.971 Dunkel Line: Washington by 3 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Washington (-170); 8 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-170); Under |
| Game 979-980: Seattle at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 15.824; San Diego (Cashner) 17.071 Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 7 Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 6 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Over |
WNBA Basketball Picks
Minnesota at Phoenix
The Lynx look to follow up last night's 94-77 win in LA and come into tonight's contest with a 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games when playing with 0 days of rest. Minnesota is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.
Minnesota at Phoenix
The Lynx look to follow up last night's 94-77 win in LA and come into tonight's contest with a 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games when playing with 0 days of rest. Minnesota is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's WNBA picks.
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST |
| Game 601-602: Washington at Atlanta (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 103.648; Atlanta 119.507 Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 16; 155 Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 150 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-8); Over |
| Game 603-604: New York at Chicago (12:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New York 105.838; Chicago 110.623 Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 144 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 2 1/2; 149 Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-2 1/2); Under |
| Game 605-606: Minnesota at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.726; Phoenix 115.744 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 160 Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 164 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+2 1/2); Under |
StatFox Super Situations
WNBA | MINNESOTA at PHOENIX
Play Under - Home teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 an excellent offensive team (>=76 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (>=76 PPG), after scoring 45 points or more in the first half last game
54-23 over the last 5 seasons. ( 70.1% | 28.7 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
WNBA | WASHINGTON at ATLANTA
Play On - Favorites vs. the money line (ATLANTA) an explosive offensive team (>=76 PPG) against a good offensive team (72-76 PPG), after scoring 75 points or more in 3 straight games
100-25 since 1997. ( 80.0% | 0.0 units )
5-1 this year. ( 83.3% | 0.0 units )
WNBA | MINNESOTA at PHOENIX
Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is greater than 65.5 with a winning record on the season playing another winning team, in May, June, or July games
184-108 since 1997. ( 63.0% | 65.2 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
WNBA | MINNESOTA at PHOENIX
Play Under - Home teams where the total is greater than or equal to 140 an excellent offensive team (>=76 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (>=76 PPG), after scoring 45 points or more in the first half last game
54-23 over the last 5 seasons. ( 70.1% | 28.7 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
WNBA | WASHINGTON at ATLANTA
Play On - Favorites vs. the money line (ATLANTA) an explosive offensive team (>=76 PPG) against a good offensive team (72-76 PPG), after scoring 75 points or more in 3 straight games
100-25 since 1997. ( 80.0% | 0.0 units )
5-1 this year. ( 83.3% | 0.0 units )
WNBA | MINNESOTA at PHOENIX
Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is greater than 65.5 with a winning record on the season playing another winning team, in May, June, or July games
184-108 since 1997. ( 63.0% | 65.2 units )
2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
[h=3]STEVE'S 6 PACK PICKS[/h]MARC LEISHMAN 44/1 - We have taken Leishman a few times this season and he has come just short of winning. Leishman is a tall Aussie who bombs the ball off the tee. He has one career victory and it came at the 2012 edition of the Travelers Championship. He beat Bubba Watson and Charley Hoffman by one shot that year thanks to a ridiculous final round 62 (8 birdies with no bogeys). Leishman has that ability every time he tees the ball up, but it all depends how his putter is working.
Marc ranks 95th on Tour for Strokes Gained trough Putting and 190th for putting from between 5-10 feet. I can overlook these stats this week though as his past success on these greens trumps it. Leishman will be excited to try and regain his title at this event and will be in contention on Sunday. It should be noted that even with Marc's distance he was able to hit over 76% of his fairways here in 2012.
BROOKS KOEPKA 45/1 - Koepka really put his name on the map last week at the US Open. He finished in a tie for 4th place during a very tough week at Pinehurst No. 2. With that great finish he actually earned an invitation to compete in his first Masters next year (Top 4 finish at US Open earns invite). He also earned full playing privileges for the PGA Tour in 2014-2015. Koepka is long off the tee yet he possesses hands of gold around the green. Like Marc it will depend if he can keep his putter hot this week .
Koepka took the route of playing in Europe even though he is American (played on the Challenge Tour and European Tour). The experience he has gained across the pond I feel will help him in the long run as a golfer. I expect Koepka to continue his hot play at a short course he should be able to over power. TPC River Highland has allowed some bombers to attack and succeed on it recently *(Leishman and Bubba), and I feel Brooks can add himself to that list.
BRENDON DE JONGE 45/1 - We go with another hot hand from the United States Open last week in De Jonge. He put himself in position for a weekend charge at the US Open with rounds of 68 and 70 to start his tournament. Unfortunately for him he feel off a bit on the weekend (73 and 76) to finish in a tie for 28th. De Jonge is still looking for his first win on Tour and TPC River Highland might just be the place he does it.
De Jonge had a great tournament here in 2012 when he finished T8. Brendon opened with a 72 that year but came out flag hunting in the following three rounds (65. 66, 66). He also finished T9 in 2010 at the Travelers. Brendon is not a particularly long hitter ( 115th in Driving Distance) but instead he is extremely accurate (27th on Tour in Driving Accuracy hitting over 66%). He loves to play lots of golf ( has competed in 21 events already ) and tends to get on short runs of success. Lets back this big man from Zimbabwe this week.
FREDDIE JACOBSON 48/1 - We go with the sharp shooter Freddie Jacobson this week at the Travelers. Jacobson is a Swedish born player who is one of the better short game players on Tour. Freddie won this event in 2011 by posting a very impressive -20 for the week (65, 66, 63, 66). Jacobson made just one bogey that entire week and it came during the 4th round on hole 10 (Challenging Par 4).
Jacobson is 39 years old now but has still posted eight Top 25's this season in 19 events. His best finish came just under a month ago at the Crowne Plaza Invitational when he finished T3. Freddie ranks 8th on Tour in Stroked Gained through Putting and 14th at Scrambling (coverts over 62%). The key for Freddie will be giving himself opportunities for birdies, as he only ranks 121st for Greens in Regulation. If he can give himself plenty of looks, I am totally confident that Jacobson can win this tournament again this week.
RYAN MOORE 35/1 - Moore's game is actually very similar to Jacobson's, as he relies on his wedges and putter to put himself in contention ( though Ryan is much more accurate than Freddie). Moore has three career victories including one this season at the CIMB Classic. Ryan has 9 Top 25's already in just 16 events, and puts forth a solid performance almost every week. In an event that will most likely be won by a low score, Moore is one of the best at posting birdies, as he ranks 22nd on Tour for Birdie Average.
In his career Moore has achieved five Top 15's at this event, including a pair of runner ups. Last season he was T7 here, and probably would have won it if he didn't have an ugly stretch in the middle of his 2nd round. People always ask who my favourite selection is each week, and this week that is Moore. He possesses everything needed to win on this course and has proven that he loves playing here.
JASON DAY 15/1 - Jason Day is one of the best golfers in the world. If I was certain about his health he would have been on our list last week. He proved that he is plenty healthy with a T4 finish at the US Open last week. Jason is long off the tee, great with his irons, and he is one of the better putters on Tour in my opinion (29th and 15th for Strokes Gained through Putting the past two seasons).
Jason has only won twice on Tour which is extremely surprising based on his talent. He has only competed in this event once and placed T27, but I feel he will improve on that this week. Hopefully Jason can put his recent injuries behind him and start his ascent up the World Golf Rankings, trying to catch his fellow countryman Adam Scott (Jason is currently 7th). Enjoy watching one of the best young talents in the game go for his 3rd career PGA Tour victory.
[h=3]HEAD TO HEAD[/h]We went 1-1 last week in our head to head picks because Kuchar beat our pick Jordan Spieth by one stroke. We have another great head to head this week.
3 Units on Ryan Moore (-125) over Brandt Snedeker - Moore owns this golf course and will prove that once again this year. Brandt played well at the US Open (T9), but prior to that he had finished inside the Top 35 in just one of his pst eight tournaments. Both players can roll the ball terrifically on the green, but its Ryan Moore all the way for us.
Steve
Marc ranks 95th on Tour for Strokes Gained trough Putting and 190th for putting from between 5-10 feet. I can overlook these stats this week though as his past success on these greens trumps it. Leishman will be excited to try and regain his title at this event and will be in contention on Sunday. It should be noted that even with Marc's distance he was able to hit over 76% of his fairways here in 2012.
BROOKS KOEPKA 45/1 - Koepka really put his name on the map last week at the US Open. He finished in a tie for 4th place during a very tough week at Pinehurst No. 2. With that great finish he actually earned an invitation to compete in his first Masters next year (Top 4 finish at US Open earns invite). He also earned full playing privileges for the PGA Tour in 2014-2015. Koepka is long off the tee yet he possesses hands of gold around the green. Like Marc it will depend if he can keep his putter hot this week .
Koepka took the route of playing in Europe even though he is American (played on the Challenge Tour and European Tour). The experience he has gained across the pond I feel will help him in the long run as a golfer. I expect Koepka to continue his hot play at a short course he should be able to over power. TPC River Highland has allowed some bombers to attack and succeed on it recently *(Leishman and Bubba), and I feel Brooks can add himself to that list.
BRENDON DE JONGE 45/1 - We go with another hot hand from the United States Open last week in De Jonge. He put himself in position for a weekend charge at the US Open with rounds of 68 and 70 to start his tournament. Unfortunately for him he feel off a bit on the weekend (73 and 76) to finish in a tie for 28th. De Jonge is still looking for his first win on Tour and TPC River Highland might just be the place he does it.
De Jonge had a great tournament here in 2012 when he finished T8. Brendon opened with a 72 that year but came out flag hunting in the following three rounds (65. 66, 66). He also finished T9 in 2010 at the Travelers. Brendon is not a particularly long hitter ( 115th in Driving Distance) but instead he is extremely accurate (27th on Tour in Driving Accuracy hitting over 66%). He loves to play lots of golf ( has competed in 21 events already ) and tends to get on short runs of success. Lets back this big man from Zimbabwe this week.
FREDDIE JACOBSON 48/1 - We go with the sharp shooter Freddie Jacobson this week at the Travelers. Jacobson is a Swedish born player who is one of the better short game players on Tour. Freddie won this event in 2011 by posting a very impressive -20 for the week (65, 66, 63, 66). Jacobson made just one bogey that entire week and it came during the 4th round on hole 10 (Challenging Par 4).
Jacobson is 39 years old now but has still posted eight Top 25's this season in 19 events. His best finish came just under a month ago at the Crowne Plaza Invitational when he finished T3. Freddie ranks 8th on Tour in Stroked Gained through Putting and 14th at Scrambling (coverts over 62%). The key for Freddie will be giving himself opportunities for birdies, as he only ranks 121st for Greens in Regulation. If he can give himself plenty of looks, I am totally confident that Jacobson can win this tournament again this week.
RYAN MOORE 35/1 - Moore's game is actually very similar to Jacobson's, as he relies on his wedges and putter to put himself in contention ( though Ryan is much more accurate than Freddie). Moore has three career victories including one this season at the CIMB Classic. Ryan has 9 Top 25's already in just 16 events, and puts forth a solid performance almost every week. In an event that will most likely be won by a low score, Moore is one of the best at posting birdies, as he ranks 22nd on Tour for Birdie Average.
In his career Moore has achieved five Top 15's at this event, including a pair of runner ups. Last season he was T7 here, and probably would have won it if he didn't have an ugly stretch in the middle of his 2nd round. People always ask who my favourite selection is each week, and this week that is Moore. He possesses everything needed to win on this course and has proven that he loves playing here.
JASON DAY 15/1 - Jason Day is one of the best golfers in the world. If I was certain about his health he would have been on our list last week. He proved that he is plenty healthy with a T4 finish at the US Open last week. Jason is long off the tee, great with his irons, and he is one of the better putters on Tour in my opinion (29th and 15th for Strokes Gained through Putting the past two seasons).
Jason has only won twice on Tour which is extremely surprising based on his talent. He has only competed in this event once and placed T27, but I feel he will improve on that this week. Hopefully Jason can put his recent injuries behind him and start his ascent up the World Golf Rankings, trying to catch his fellow countryman Adam Scott (Jason is currently 7th). Enjoy watching one of the best young talents in the game go for his 3rd career PGA Tour victory.
[h=3]HEAD TO HEAD[/h]We went 1-1 last week in our head to head picks because Kuchar beat our pick Jordan Spieth by one stroke. We have another great head to head this week.
3 Units on Ryan Moore (-125) over Brandt Snedeker - Moore owns this golf course and will prove that once again this year. Brandt played well at the US Open (T9), but prior to that he had finished inside the Top 35 in just one of his pst eight tournaments. Both players can roll the ball terrifically on the green, but its Ryan Moore all the way for us.
Steve
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MLB Baseball
1000* Play St. Louis -150 over New York Mets (MLB TOP PLAY)
St. Louis has won 87 of the last 146 day games and they have won 40 of the last 67 games when playing on a Wednesday.St. Louis has won 90 of the last 138 games when playing as a favorite of -150 or higher and they have won 78 of the last 125 home games when the total posted is 7.5 runs or less.
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50* Play Atlanta -150 over Philadelphia (MLB BONUS PLAY)
50* Play Washington -150 over Houston (MLB BONUS PLAY)
MLB Baseball
1000* Play St. Louis -150 over New York Mets (MLB TOP PLAY)
St. Louis has won 87 of the last 146 day games and they have won 40 of the last 67 games when playing on a Wednesday.St. Louis has won 90 of the last 138 games when playing as a favorite of -150 or higher and they have won 78 of the last 125 home games when the total posted is 7.5 runs or less.
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50* Play Atlanta -150 over Philadelphia (MLB BONUS PLAY)
50* Play Washington -150 over Houston (MLB BONUS PLAY)
XpertPicks
WEDNESDAY BASEBALL
Tim Hudson has won 9 of the last 11 games when pitching as an underdog of +100 or higher and he has won 20 of the last 26 games when pitching with five or six days of rest. Tim Hudson has won three consecutive games vs. AL Central Division Opponents and he has won 27 of the last 40 games when pitching in the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] half of the season.
Alfredo Simon has won 9 of the last 11 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and he has won 7 of the last 8 road games. Alfredo Simon has won 5 consecutive games vs. division opponents and he has won 11 of the last 14 games when pitching in the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] half of the season.
WEDNESDAY BASEBALL
- Play San Francisco +110 over Chicago White Sox----Top Play (Risk 8% of your Bankroll)
2:00 PM EST
Tim Hudson has won 9 of the last 11 games when pitching as an underdog of +100 or higher and he has won 20 of the last 26 games when pitching with five or six days of rest. Tim Hudson has won three consecutive games vs. AL Central Division Opponents and he has won 27 of the last 40 games when pitching in the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] half of the season.
- Play Cincinnati +110 over Pittsburgh----Top Play (Risk 8% of your Bankroll)
7:00 PM EST
Alfredo Simon has won 9 of the last 11 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and he has won 7 of the last 8 road games. Alfredo Simon has won 5 consecutive games vs. division opponents and he has won 11 of the last 14 games when pitching in the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] half of the season.
BeatYourBookie
WEDNESDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play NY Yankees +100 over Toronto (MLB TOP PLAY)
New York is 39-24 when playing on a Wednesday the last three seasons
New York is 82-60 vs. left-handed starting pitchers the last three seasons
New York is 83-52 at home when the total posted is between 8.5 and 10 runs
10* Play San Francisco +110 over Chicago White Sox (MLB TOP PLAY)
San Francisco is 35-18 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
San Francisco is 20-12 in road games this season
San Francisco is 10-0 vs. AL Central Division Opponents
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5* Play Cincinnati +110 over Pittsbrugh (MLB BONUS PLAY)
5* Play Arizona +100 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)
WEDNESDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play NY Yankees +100 over Toronto (MLB TOP PLAY)
New York is 39-24 when playing on a Wednesday the last three seasons
New York is 82-60 vs. left-handed starting pitchers the last three seasons
New York is 83-52 at home when the total posted is between 8.5 and 10 runs
10* Play San Francisco +110 over Chicago White Sox (MLB TOP PLAY)
San Francisco is 35-18 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
San Francisco is 20-12 in road games this season
San Francisco is 10-0 vs. AL Central Division Opponents
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5* Play Cincinnati +110 over Pittsbrugh (MLB BONUS PLAY)
5* Play Arizona +100 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)
Ecks and Bacon
"Mr Chalk" lost on Tuesday in MLB in the American League with the Tigers -$145/Royals.
E&B had Np on Tuesday.
For Wednesday in World Cup soccer E&B like Croatia -$170/Cameroon.
For Wednesday in MLB in the National League "Mr Chalk" likes the Dodgers -$195/Rockies.
Ben lee is 1-9 -$128 for week thirty four 147-176-5 -$3421
"Mr Chalk" is 31-31 -$823 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.
"Mr Chalk" lost on Tuesday in MLB in the American League with the Tigers -$145/Royals.
E&B had Np on Tuesday.
For Wednesday in World Cup soccer E&B like Croatia -$170/Cameroon.
For Wednesday in MLB in the National League "Mr Chalk" likes the Dodgers -$195/Rockies.
Ben lee is 1-9 -$128 for week thirty four 147-176-5 -$3421
"Mr Chalk" is 31-31 -$823 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.
EZWINNERS
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves
(951) Philadelphia Phillies +$135
(Risking $200 to win $270) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
(963) Kansas City Royals +$125
(Risking $200 to win $250) (Action)
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Game: Minnesota Twins @ Boston Red Sox
(967) Minnesota Twins +$142
(Risking $200 to win $284) (Action)
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Game: New York Mets @ St. Louis Cardinals
(915) New York Mets +$135
(Risking $200 to win $270) (Action)
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Game: Texas Rangers @ Oakland A's
(969) Texas Rangers +$155
(Risking $200 to win $310) (Action)
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Game: Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals
(977) Houston Astros +$145
(Risking $200 to win $290) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves
(951) Philadelphia Phillies +$135
(Risking $200 to win $270) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
(963) Kansas City Royals +$125
(Risking $200 to win $250) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Minnesota Twins @ Boston Red Sox
(967) Minnesota Twins +$142
(Risking $200 to win $284) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: New York Mets @ St. Louis Cardinals
(915) New York Mets +$135
(Risking $200 to win $270) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Texas Rangers @ Oakland A's
(969) Texas Rangers +$155
(Risking $200 to win $310) (Action)
2 STAR SELECTION
Game: Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals
(977) Houston Astros +$145
(Risking $200 to win $290) (Action)
STATSYSTEMS SPORTS NL PITCHING REPORT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18TH 2014
INFORMATION WORTH BETTING ON EACH DAY
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#951 PHILADELPHIA @ #952 ATLANTA - 12:10 PM ET
•Phillies RH Roberto Hernandez (2-5, 4.26 ERA, WHIP: 1.492) - Winless since May 4, Hernandez fell to 0-4 in his last eight appearances after allowing two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 33-year-old Dominican was ejected after hitting Starlin Castro, who belted a two-run homer earlier in the contest. Hernandez continues to struggle with his control, issuing 34 walks in 67 2/3 innings this season while handing out eight free passes in 13 frames in his career versus Atlanta.
--KEY STAT: HERNANDEZ is 5-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HERNANDEZ 3.7, OPPONENT 5.4.
--HERNANDEZ is 7-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HERNANDEZ 3.3, OPPONENT 4.8.
•Braves RH Aaron Harang (5-5, 3.20 ERA, WHIP: 1.269) - Harang recorded his first victory since May 11, permitting one run on four hits in six innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. One reason the 36-year-old is on the cusp of passing last season's win total is his ability to keep the ball in the park this year. After yielding 26 homers in as many starts last season with Seattle and the New York Mets, Harang has allowed just four in 84 1/3 innings in 2014.
--KEY STAT: HARANG is 1-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%) over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 3.0, OPPONENT 6.0.
--HARANG is 4-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line versus teams outscored by opponent by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 3.4, OPPONENT 5.1.
--HARANG is 32-18 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 5.1, OPPONENT 4.3.
#953 CHICAGO CUBS @ #954 MIAMI - 12:40 PM ET
•Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (2-1, 2.09 ERA, WHIP: 1.256) - Arrieta was brilliant his last time out, allowing only two hits over seven scoreless frames in a win at Philadelphia and matching his career high with nine strikeouts. The 28-year-old has tossed 13 shutout innings over his last two starts and has permitted one or zero runs in six of his eight outings this season. Arrieta is facing the Marlins for only the second time and looking for his first decision against them.
•Marlins RH Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 3.71 ERA, WHIP: 1.214) - Eovaldi has won his last two decisions, but the Marlins have lost the last three games he has started despite the 24-year-old turning in quality starts in two of them. One of those outings was against the Cubs, whom he limited to three runs over 7 2/3 innings while compiling eight strikeouts in a no-decision. He was not sharp last time out, allowing six runs and 10 hits — both matching season-highs — in 4 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh.
#955 NY METS @ #956 ST LOUIS - 1:45 PM ET
•Mets RH Bartolo Colon (6-5, 4.15 ERA, WHIP: 1.264) - Colon is 4-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his last five starts after yielding two runs on four hits in 7 1/3 innings in a 6-2 win over San Diego on Friday. The 41-year-old Dominican improved to 3-0 in his career against St. Louis following a scintillating performance on April 24. Colon permitted one run on four hits and struck out eight without walking a batter in seven innings en route to a 4-1 triumph.
--KEY STAT: COLON is 14-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 4.6, OPPONENT 2.4.
--COLON is 13-2 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 6.4, OPPONENT 3.6.
--COLON is 16-4 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 5.7, OPPONENT 2.6.
•Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (7-4, 3.16 ERA, WHIP: 1.301) - Lynn snapped a modest two-game skid with a gem, scattering two hits and striking out eight in as many innings en route to a 1-0 victory against the Nationals on Friday. The 27-year-old was outperformed by Colon and fell to 1-2 versus the Mets on April 24 despite striking out a season-high nine over 6 1/3 innings. Lynn has limited New York to a .192 batting average in five career appearances (three starts).
--KEY STAT: LYNN is 14-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LYNN 5.6, OPPONENT 2.9.
--LYNN is 11-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line versus poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LYNN 6.1, OPPONENT 3.0.
#957 CINCINNATI @ #958 PITTSBURGH - 7:05 PM ET
•Reds RH Alfredo Simon (9-3, 2.95 ERA, WHIP: 1.093) - Simon continued his breakout season in Thursday’s 4-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers, outdueling Greinke while collecting his third victory in as many turns. The former Baltimore Oriole allowed a run on seven hits and did not issue a walk for the second straight outing while matching a career high by logging eight innings. Simon permitted two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a win at Pittsburgh on April 23, improving to 2-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 15 career appearances (one start) against the Pirates.
--KEY STAT: SIMON is 11-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was SIMON 3.7, OPPONENT 2.2.
--SIMON is 11-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was SIMON 3.7, OPPONENT 2.2.
•Pirates RH Edinson Volquez (4-5, 3.89 ERA, WHIP: 1.182) - Collecting his third win in four decisions, Volquez registered his finest outing in his first season with Pittsburgh, holding the Chicago Cubs to seven hits over seven frames in a 4-0 victory. The outing marked the second time in nine tries the 2008 All-Star, who pitched for Cincinnati from 2008-11, was able to last more than six innings. Volquez has faced his former team four times – going 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA – and took the loss in his most recent meeting against the Reds on April 22, yielding two runs over seven innings.
--KEY STAT: VOLQUEZ is 14-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line versus an National League team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was VOLQUEZ 5.1, OPPONENT 3.2.
--VOLQUEZ is 21-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was VOLQUEZ 3.6, OPPONENT 3.0.
#959 MILWAUKEE @ #960 ARIZONA - 9:40 PM ET
•Brewers RH Matt Garza (4-4, 4.17 ERA, WHIP: 1.332) - Garza managed to extend his unbeaten streak to five starts Friday as he escaped with a no-decision against Cincinnati after allowing five runs - one earned - in seven innings. The 30-year-old has yielded fewer than three runs once in his last nine outings and only three times in 14 turns this season. Garza improved to 4-1 in five career starts against Arizona on May 5, when he gave up three runs over six frames.
•Diamondbacks LH Wade Miley (3-6, 4.71 ERA, WHIP: 1.292) - Miley is looking to snap his six-start winless streak after having this start pushed back a day. The 27-year-old is 0-3 since defeating the Chicago White Sox on May 10 for his only victory in his last 12 outings. Miley, who is 1-5 in eight turns at home this season, owns a 3-1 record in four career starts against the Brewers despite posting a 5.70 ERA.
#961 COLORADO @ #962 LA DODGERS - 10:10 PM ET
•Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (6-5, 4.12 ERA, WHIP: 1.265) - De La Rosa left after three innings of Colorado's 7-4 victory at San Francisco on Friday, but was relieved after being worked on by the trainers."It felt like something was definitely really bad, but I came in (to the training room) and had some treatment, then I was better," the 33-year-old Mexican told reporters Saturday. De La Rosa is 3-9 with a 5.74 ERA in 18 games against Los Angeles, but 3-1 in his last four turns against the Dodgers, the loss coming against Kershaw on June 8.
--KEY STAT: DE LA ROSA is 23-11 (+12.1 Units) against the money line versus an National League team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was DE LA ROSA 4.8, OPPONENT 3.6.
--DE LA ROSA is 18-1 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was DE LA ROSA 5.8, OPPONENT 3.3.
•Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 2.93 ERA, WHIP: 1.066) - Kershaw yielded one run and eight hits while striking out seven in seven innings of a 4-3 victory over Arizona on Friday. The 26-year-old Dallas native, who leads National League starters with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings, has struck out 71 and walked eight in 55 1/3 innings this season. Kershaw is 11-5 with a 3.54 ERA in 24 starts against Colorado - 5-2, 1.58 in 11 turns at Dodger Stadium - after striking out nine in five innings of a rain-shortened 6-1 victory at Coors Field on June 8.
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#951 PHILADELPHIA @ #952 ATLANTA - 12:10 PM ET
•Phillies RH Roberto Hernandez (2-5, 4.26 ERA, WHIP: 1.492) - Winless since May 4, Hernandez fell to 0-4 in his last eight appearances after allowing two runs on three hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 33-year-old Dominican was ejected after hitting Starlin Castro, who belted a two-run homer earlier in the contest. Hernandez continues to struggle with his control, issuing 34 walks in 67 2/3 innings this season while handing out eight free passes in 13 frames in his career versus Atlanta.
--KEY STAT: HERNANDEZ is 5-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HERNANDEZ 3.7, OPPONENT 5.4.
--HERNANDEZ is 7-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HERNANDEZ 3.3, OPPONENT 4.8.
•Braves RH Aaron Harang (5-5, 3.20 ERA, WHIP: 1.269) - Harang recorded his first victory since May 11, permitting one run on four hits in six innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. One reason the 36-year-old is on the cusp of passing last season's win total is his ability to keep the ball in the park this year. After yielding 26 homers in as many starts last season with Seattle and the New York Mets, Harang has allowed just four in 84 1/3 innings in 2014.
--KEY STAT: HARANG is 1-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%) over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 3.0, OPPONENT 6.0.
--HARANG is 4-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line versus teams outscored by opponent by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 3.4, OPPONENT 5.1.
--HARANG is 32-18 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was HARANG 5.1, OPPONENT 4.3.
#953 CHICAGO CUBS @ #954 MIAMI - 12:40 PM ET
•Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (2-1, 2.09 ERA, WHIP: 1.256) - Arrieta was brilliant his last time out, allowing only two hits over seven scoreless frames in a win at Philadelphia and matching his career high with nine strikeouts. The 28-year-old has tossed 13 shutout innings over his last two starts and has permitted one or zero runs in six of his eight outings this season. Arrieta is facing the Marlins for only the second time and looking for his first decision against them.
•Marlins RH Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 3.71 ERA, WHIP: 1.214) - Eovaldi has won his last two decisions, but the Marlins have lost the last three games he has started despite the 24-year-old turning in quality starts in two of them. One of those outings was against the Cubs, whom he limited to three runs over 7 2/3 innings while compiling eight strikeouts in a no-decision. He was not sharp last time out, allowing six runs and 10 hits — both matching season-highs — in 4 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh.
#955 NY METS @ #956 ST LOUIS - 1:45 PM ET
•Mets RH Bartolo Colon (6-5, 4.15 ERA, WHIP: 1.264) - Colon is 4-0 with a 1.78 ERA in his last five starts after yielding two runs on four hits in 7 1/3 innings in a 6-2 win over San Diego on Friday. The 41-year-old Dominican improved to 3-0 in his career against St. Louis following a scintillating performance on April 24. Colon permitted one run on four hits and struck out eight without walking a batter in seven innings en route to a 4-1 triumph.
--KEY STAT: COLON is 14-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 4.6, OPPONENT 2.4.
--COLON is 13-2 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 6.4, OPPONENT 3.6.
--COLON is 16-4 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLON 5.7, OPPONENT 2.6.
•Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (7-4, 3.16 ERA, WHIP: 1.301) - Lynn snapped a modest two-game skid with a gem, scattering two hits and striking out eight in as many innings en route to a 1-0 victory against the Nationals on Friday. The 27-year-old was outperformed by Colon and fell to 1-2 versus the Mets on April 24 despite striking out a season-high nine over 6 1/3 innings. Lynn has limited New York to a .192 batting average in five career appearances (three starts).
--KEY STAT: LYNN is 14-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LYNN 5.6, OPPONENT 2.9.
--LYNN is 11-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line versus poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LYNN 6.1, OPPONENT 3.0.
#957 CINCINNATI @ #958 PITTSBURGH - 7:05 PM ET
•Reds RH Alfredo Simon (9-3, 2.95 ERA, WHIP: 1.093) - Simon continued his breakout season in Thursday’s 4-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers, outdueling Greinke while collecting his third victory in as many turns. The former Baltimore Oriole allowed a run on seven hits and did not issue a walk for the second straight outing while matching a career high by logging eight innings. Simon permitted two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a win at Pittsburgh on April 23, improving to 2-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 15 career appearances (one start) against the Pirates.
--KEY STAT: SIMON is 11-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was SIMON 3.7, OPPONENT 2.2.
--SIMON is 11-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was SIMON 3.7, OPPONENT 2.2.
•Pirates RH Edinson Volquez (4-5, 3.89 ERA, WHIP: 1.182) - Collecting his third win in four decisions, Volquez registered his finest outing in his first season with Pittsburgh, holding the Chicago Cubs to seven hits over seven frames in a 4-0 victory. The outing marked the second time in nine tries the 2008 All-Star, who pitched for Cincinnati from 2008-11, was able to last more than six innings. Volquez has faced his former team four times – going 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA – and took the loss in his most recent meeting against the Reds on April 22, yielding two runs over seven innings.
--KEY STAT: VOLQUEZ is 14-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line versus an National League team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was VOLQUEZ 5.1, OPPONENT 3.2.
--VOLQUEZ is 21-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was VOLQUEZ 3.6, OPPONENT 3.0.
#959 MILWAUKEE @ #960 ARIZONA - 9:40 PM ET
•Brewers RH Matt Garza (4-4, 4.17 ERA, WHIP: 1.332) - Garza managed to extend his unbeaten streak to five starts Friday as he escaped with a no-decision against Cincinnati after allowing five runs - one earned - in seven innings. The 30-year-old has yielded fewer than three runs once in his last nine outings and only three times in 14 turns this season. Garza improved to 4-1 in five career starts against Arizona on May 5, when he gave up three runs over six frames.
•Diamondbacks LH Wade Miley (3-6, 4.71 ERA, WHIP: 1.292) - Miley is looking to snap his six-start winless streak after having this start pushed back a day. The 27-year-old is 0-3 since defeating the Chicago White Sox on May 10 for his only victory in his last 12 outings. Miley, who is 1-5 in eight turns at home this season, owns a 3-1 record in four career starts against the Brewers despite posting a 5.70 ERA.
#961 COLORADO @ #962 LA DODGERS - 10:10 PM ET
•Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (6-5, 4.12 ERA, WHIP: 1.265) - De La Rosa left after three innings of Colorado's 7-4 victory at San Francisco on Friday, but was relieved after being worked on by the trainers."It felt like something was definitely really bad, but I came in (to the training room) and had some treatment, then I was better," the 33-year-old Mexican told reporters Saturday. De La Rosa is 3-9 with a 5.74 ERA in 18 games against Los Angeles, but 3-1 in his last four turns against the Dodgers, the loss coming against Kershaw on June 8.
--KEY STAT: DE LA ROSA is 23-11 (+12.1 Units) against the money line versus an National League team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was DE LA ROSA 4.8, OPPONENT 3.6.
--DE LA ROSA is 18-1 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was DE LA ROSA 5.8, OPPONENT 3.3.
•Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (6-2, 2.93 ERA, WHIP: 1.066) - Kershaw yielded one run and eight hits while striking out seven in seven innings of a 4-3 victory over Arizona on Friday. The 26-year-old Dallas native, who leads National League starters with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings, has struck out 71 and walked eight in 55 1/3 innings this season. Kershaw is 11-5 with a 3.54 ERA in 24 starts against Colorado - 5-2, 1.58 in 11 turns at Dodger Stadium - after striking out nine in five innings of a rain-shortened 6-1 victory at Coors Field on June 8.
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