Service Plays Wednesday 8/4/10

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MLB NEWS AND NOTES
Wednesday's Streaking And Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking

Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals (11-3, 2.93 ERA)

The Cardinals veteran righty has been stellar in his last four starts, going 2-0 with a 1.45 ERA. Carpenter’s most recent outing was an eight-inning shutout effort in which he allowed just five hits and struck out six batters in a 1-0 no-decision over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cy Young contender has also dominated his divisional foes this year, going 11-0 with a 1.58 ERA in 15 outings versus National League Central teams.

Anibal Sanchez, Florida Marlins (8-6, 3.33 ERA)

The Marlins righty has just one win in his last three outings, with two no-decisions, but he his carrying a slim 1.71 ERA and 17 strikeouts during that span. His last start was a complete-game shutout against the San Francisco Giants in which he allowed just one hit and walked only one batter.

Slumping

Edwin Jackson, Chicago White Sox (6-10, 5.16 ERA)

The former Arizona Diamondbacks hurler makes his debut with the Chicago White Sox Wednesday after being dealt during the trade deadline this past week. Jackson will to squaring off against another former team in the Tigers, hoping to snap a four-game losing skid in Comerica Park. The righty has a 7.25 ERA over those four outings. In 2009, while with Detroit, Jackson went 7-3 with a 4.27 ERA in 15 games inside Comerica Park.

Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles (3-11, 5.46 ERA)

The Orioles starter hasn’t won a game since the Fourth of July, going 0-2 with a 12.46 ERA in his four outings since. In his last trip to the bump, Matusz allowed five earned runs on two hits while walking four batters in only 3 1-3 innings pitched for a no-decision against the Kansas City Royals. The funny thing is the left hander had a no-hitter through four innings before the wheels fell off.

 

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HOT LINES

Wednesday's Best MLB Bets

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs (-142, 7.5)

After three consecutive subpar starts, Ryan Dempster welcomes the arrival of the Brewers, against whom he has enjoyed incredible success throughout his career.

Dempster owns a 13-3 record against the Brew Crew with a 2.69 ERA. He is 2-0 vs. Milwaukee this season and has held Corey Hart to 1-for-23 lifetime, but he settled for a no-decision in an error-plagued loss in their last meeting.

"We have to win no matter who we're playing against," Dempster said. "The more this season keeps getting later and later, the more losses pile up. We have to win more games, that's the bottom line."

The Brewers counter with lefty Manny Parra, who is 0-1 in four appearances against the Cubs with a 5.84 ERA. He has only one quality outing in his last six starts.

The Cubs are batting .302 against lefties in their last 10 games and should be plenty motivated after Monday's embarrassing 18-1 defeat.

Pick: Chicago Cubs


Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates (+137, 8)

Despite taking a no-decision in his last outing, Reds righty Johnny Cueto remains one of the hottest and most underrated pitchers in baseball with a 4-0 record and 1.55 ERA over his last seven starts.

Cueto is 2-0 against the Pirates this season and 8-2 for his career, carrying an even 3.00 ERA. He brings a 15-inning scoreless streak against the Bucs into this one, including a complete-game shutout on May 11.

"We appreciate what he's done and we appreciate the progress he's made," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "A lot of people are thinking he should be further ahead than he is now, but we don't. We think he's right on course to being an outstanding pitcher."

Pittsburgh answers with righthander Jeff Karstens, who is 0-3 lifetime against the Reds with a 6.45 ERA. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings in his last start vs. Cincy and the Bucs' bullpen is a question mark after trading away closer Octavio Dotel and another reliever.

The Reds are batting a solid .294 against righties in their last 10 games to the Pirates' .225. With Cincy seeking the NL Central crown and the Bucs battling for the basement, look for the Reds to batter the Bucs.

Pick: Cincinnati Reds

 

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WNBA TRENDS AND NOTES
Super Situations - FoxSheets


WNBA | CHICAGO at LOS ANGELES
Play Against - Underdogs (LOS ANGELES) after having won 2 of their last 3 games, a bad team, winning 25% to 40% of their games after 15 or more games
65-31 since 1997. ( 67.7% | 30.9 units )
4-2 this year. ( 66.7% | 1.8 units )

WNBA | CHICAGO at LOS ANGELES
Play On - Home teams vs. the money line (LOS ANGELES) revenging a road loss versus opponent by 10 points or more, well rested team - playing 5 or less games in 14 days
88-32 over the last 5 seasons. ( 73.3% | 0.0 units )
9-5 this year. ( 64.3% | 0.0 units )

WNBA | CHICAGO at LOS ANGELES
Play Over - Road teams where the first half total is between 65.5 and 70.5 points after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 50% or higher
44-17 over the last 5 seasons. ( 72.1% | 25.3 units )
3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 1.9 units )

 

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LADY LUCK

Wednesday's Best WNBA Bets

Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks (+2.5, 148)

The Chicago Sky have fallen off the pace in the Eastern Conference, dropping to the bottom of the standings with a 12-15 record – six games behind first place. However, all they need to get back on track may be a little fun in the sun.

Chicago has lost three straight outings, most recently falling 97-96 to the Phoenix Mercury last weekend. The Sky jumped out to a quick lead but fell behind at the half and couldn’t regain their lead until late in the game, eventually losing on last-minute free throws and a wayward inbounds pass.

It was just the second time this season Chicago has lost to a Western Conference team, dropping to 6-2. That dominance over Western Conference foes has been very profitable for Sky backers, who have gone 7-1 against the spread over those eight non-conference clashes.

Chicago won its first meeting with Los Angeles earlier this season, taking an 80-68 victory as a 9-point home favorite. The Sky are 5-4 ATS versus the Sparks going back to 2006 while L.A. has been dismal against the spread at home, posting a 2-8-2 mark in its last 12 home contests.

Pick: Chicago Sky

 

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BETTOR'S TIPS AND NOTES
Bettors' Best Friend (BBF): Wednesday's Wagering Tips

Lines Off The Board

Brewers at Cubs: Total is off pending wind speed and direction at Wrigley Field.

Lines To Keep An Eye On

Sky at Sparks (WNBA): Line opened as a pick-em but the Sky are now listed at -2 at some books.

Weather To Watch

Blue Jays at Yankees: 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Reds at Pirates: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Giants at Rockies: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.
White Sox at Tigers: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Angels at Orioles: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Indians at Red Sox: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, winds blowing out to dead center field at 15 mph.
Mets at Braves: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Phillies at Marlins: 50 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Who's Hot

Phillies are 9-2 in their last 11.
Rays are 10-1 in their last 11.
Twins are 8-1 in their last nine.
Astros are 7-1 in their last eight.
White Sox are 8-1 in their last nine.
Giants are 5-1 in their last six.

Who's Not

Orioles are 1-8 in their last nine.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last seven.
Pirates have lost five in a row.
Cubs are 1-7 in last eight.
Mariners have lost seven straight.
Dodgers have lost six in a row.

Key Stat

3 - Combined number of at-bats it took legendary sluggers Babe Ruth (1) and Hank Aaron (2) to go from home run Nos. 599 to 600. Yankees star Alex Rodriguez entered Tuesday night's game homerless in 48 at-bats since hitting No. 599 last month.

Injury That Shouldn't Be Overlooked

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard on the disabled list with an ankle sprain. Howard left Sunday's game in the first inning after he suffered the injury while sliding back into second base. Howard is batting .282 with 23 home runs and 81 RBIs this season for the Phillies, who are three games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East. John Mayberry (.211, four HRs, eight RBIs) has been recalled to take Howard's spot on the roster.

Game Of The Day

Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers (-107, 9)

Notable Quotable

"I don't know how everyone feels or if they felt it. Maybe it was a little bit of a relief. Maybe it's a feeling of, 'I can do a little more without wondering what he thinks.' "
San Diego Chargers quarterback told the San Diego Union-Tribune about the departure of former teammate and All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson to the New York Jets. Chargers tight end Antonio Gates also chimed in about LT's "sense of stardom status."

Tips And Notes

Some may call it a 1-2 punch, but it's technically a 2-3 if you're scoring at home. Regardless of the numbers, it was a big blow for the Cleveland Indians, who placed catcher Carlos Santana and first baseman Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. Santana was shelved with a knee injury, while Hafner has been plagued by lingering soreness in his right shoulder. Santana, a rookie, is batting .265 with six home runs and 22 RBIs in 45 games this season. Hafner is batting .267 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs.

Netherlands standout Arjen Robben will be sidelined for two months with a torn thigh muscle. The injury was revealed when Robben returned to his German club team Bayern Munich for a routine examination. Robben was outstanding in leading the Netherlands to the World Cup final against Spain. He will not be available for the Netherland's qualifying matches for the 2012 Euro Cup, where the Dutch are the second pick behind Spain to capture the championship.

Mark your calendar for Oct. 26 - the date the NBA season will open with a matchup of the Big Three present vs. The Big Three past. The Boston Celtics will kick off the 2010-11 season by hosting the revamped Miami Heat, considered the biggest threat to dethrone the Celtics as Eastern Conference champions after signing two-time MVP LeBron James and star forward Chris Bosh while re-signing standout guard Dwyane Wade in the offseason. The Celtics won the NBA title in 2008 after acquiring forward Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to mesh with forward Paul Pierce. The Heat are 7/5 favorites to win it all next season while the Celtics are listed at 10/1.

 

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GAMEDAY CONSULTANTS

Texas Rangers -1.5 RL +115

 

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BASEBALL CRUSHER
PLAY OF THE DAY

Arizona Diamondbacks (-135) over Washington Nationals

 

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Cubs and White Sox (2nd) Tuesday night.

Wednesday it's the Yankees. The deficit is 35 sirignanos.

 

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New York Yankees ML

 

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Sportgenius

Angels
Blue Jays

 

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Hondo

Hondo won in heroic fashion with the Metamucils last night but was hosed by Leake and the Reds, so the deficit increased slightly to 1,280 sieberts.

Today, he'll run with the big 'dogs -- 10 units apiece on the Giants, Astros and Indians.

 

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"Bulgarian Paid service"

Celtic Glasgow - Sporting Braga: 1 @ 1,80
Celtic Glasgow - Sporting Braga: over 2,5 @ 1,90

 

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The Joker's Bet of the Day:

Back Under 2.5 Goals at 1.75 in FC Copenhagen v BATE Borisov

 

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Pro Tipster

Date Country League Event Our pick
04.08.2010 Europe CL Qualif PAOK - Ajax Ajax +0
04.08.2010 Europe CL Qualif Dinamo Zagreb - S. Tiraspol Dinamo Zagreb
04.08.2010 Europe CL Qualif FC Kopenhagen - Bate Borisov Bate Borisov +1
04.08.2010 Europe CL Qualif Zenit - Unirea Urziceni Zenit -1


SAM Picks

Europe - CL Qualifications - 19:45 GMT
PAOK - AJAX take AJAX 0,-0.5
Bet365 odds: 1.7
Best odds: 1.75 Pinnacle

 

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Ny Sports Advisors
12:35et 4* Cinci reds-150
3:30 2* Rookies-180
7;05 4* Angels
9:40 3* Washington
10:10 4* Texas-145

 

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CAPPERS ACCESS
Cubs
Marlins

 

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Joe Wiz's Daily Free Pick

Under 8 runs bet. Minnesota and Tampa Bay

 

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Randall the Handle MLB


San Francisco +1.72 over COLORADO
Play: San Francisco +1.72

Toronto +1.69 over NY YANKEES
Play: Toronto +1.69

 

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Hot pitchers
-- Cueto is 4-1, 1.73 in his last eight starts.
-- ASanchez is 1-0, 2.57 in his last three starts. Kendrick is 1-0, 1.35 in his last couple outings.
-- Braves are 12-1 when Medlen starts, winning his last 10 in a row.
-- Kennedy is 3-1, 4.70 in his last four starts.
-- Cardinals won last four Carpenter starts (2-0, 1.45).
-- Stammen is 1-1, 2.60 in his last three starts.
-- Bumgarner is 4-1, 2.20 in his last five starts. Padilla is 3-2, 1.77 in his last seven starts.

-- Marcum is 3-0, 2.04 in his last three starts.
-- Angels are 10-1 with ESantana is they give him 3+ runs.
-- Rays are 14-1 with Price if they score three or more runs.
-- Wilson is 3-0, 1.77 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Parra is 0-3, 9.14 in his last four starts. Dempster is 0-1, 8.44 in his last three starts.
-- Jimenez has a 6.98 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Karstens is 0-4, 4.91 in his last seven starts.
-- Pelfrey is 0-3, 9.95 in his last six starts.
-- LeBlanc is 1-3, 4.88 in his last four starts.

-- Hughes is 1-2, 6.61 in his last three starts.
-- Anderson is 1-2, 5.25 in his last five starts. O'Sullivan has 5.29 RA in three starts this season.
-- Galarraga is 0-2, 5.16 in his last five starts. EJackson was 0-4, 8.07 in his last four starts for Arizona.
-- Matusz is 0-2, 12.46 in his last four starts; Orioles are 1-9 when he starts at home.
-- Baker is 2-2, 6.26 in his last four starts.
-- Lester is 0-3, 5.40 in his last three starts. Former Red Sox Masterson is 0-3, 8.48 in his last five starts.
-- Fister is 0-6, 5.64 in his last ten starts.

Totals
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Pittsburgh home games.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine ASanchez starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Dempster starts went over the total.
-- Five of last six Houston road games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Jimenez starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Arizona home games.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Dodgers' last twelve games.

-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Matusz starts.
-- Five of last seven Galarraga starts went over the total.
-- Over is 10-1-1 in last twelve games in the Bronx.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in last 16 Masterson starts.
-- Four of last five Minnesota road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-4-1 in last twelve Kansas City road games.
-- Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Fister starts.

Hot Teams
-- Reds won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last ten games. Marlins won seven of their last ten home games.
-- Braves are 30-10 in their last 40 home games.
-- Astros won last seven games, outscoring foes 57-12.
-- Giants are 13-2 in their last 15 road games. Rockies won four of their last five games.
-- Padres won 12 of their last 17 games.

-- Blue Jays won eight of their last ten games.
-- White Sox won seven of their last nine games.
-- Indians won three of their last four games. Red Sox won six of their last eight games.
-- Rays won 14 of their last 16 home games. Twins won eight of their last ten games.
-- Oakland won seven of its last ten home games. Royals won four of their last five games.
-- Rangers are 15-6 in their last 21 road games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets are 6-13 since the All-Star break.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Cardinals allowed 27 runs the last two nights.
-- Cubs lost last seven games, allowing 67 runs. Brewers lost 18 of their last 25 road games, but won the last two.
-- Nationals lost eight of their last eleven road games. Arizona lost nine of its last twelve games overall.
-- Dodgers lost six of their last seven games.

-- Bronx lost four of its last five games.
-- Tigers lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Angels lost 12 of their last 15 road games. Orioles lost nine of their last twelve home games. .
-- Mariners lost seven of their last eight games.

Umpires
-- Cin-Pitt-- Four of last five Campos games went over the total.
-- Mil-Chi-- Seven of last nine Hallion games stayed under total.
-- SF-Colo-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Gibson games.
-- Phil-Fla-- Seven of last nine Davidson games went over total.
-- NY-Atl-- Under is 13-3 in last sixteen Hoye games.
-- Hst-StL-- Favorites won last six Cooper games.
-- Wsh-Az-- Favorites won 11 of last 12 Drake games.
-- SD-LA-- Five of last seven Estabrook games stayed under total.

-- Tor-NY-- Home team is 16-1 in last seventeen McClelland games.
-- KC-A's-- I have no info on rookie umpire Tumbane.
-- Chi-Det-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Kellogg games.
-- LA-Balt-- Last four Winters games went over the total.
-- Clev-Bos-- Favorites won four of last five Reynolds games.
-- Min-TB-- Over is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Cuzzi games.
-- Tex-Sea-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Wolf games