NBA LONG SHEET
Sunday, June 7
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ORLANDO (71 - 31) at LA LAKERS (78 - 23) - 6/7/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 109-92 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 61-41 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
ORLANDO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Pacific division opponents this season.
ORLANDO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
ORLANDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Sunday, June 7
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ORLANDO (71 - 31) at LA LAKERS (78 - 23) - 6/7/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 109-92 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 61-41 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
ORLANDO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Pacific division opponents this season.
ORLANDO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
ORLANDO is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Trend Report
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JUNE 7, 8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. LA LAKERS
Orlando is 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Orlando is 5-17 SU in their last 22 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games at home
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JUNE 7, 8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. LA LAKERS
Orlando is 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Orlando is 5-17 SU in their last 22 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games at home
Marc Lawrence
MLB | Jun 07
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins:
San Francisco Giants -140
Play On: San Francisco w/Lincecum vs Nolasco
Note: The Giants and Marlins wrap up a three-games series when Tim Lincecum takes on Ricky Nolasco at Landshark Stadium this afternoon. Lincecum checks into today contest in commanding KW form where he has issued 7 walks against 44 strikeouts in his last five road starts. Meanwhile, Nolasco was recently called up from the minors after going 2-4 with a 10.37 ERA in his previous six starts. Back the better arm as the Giants improve to 13-4 on Sundays here today.
MLB | Jun 07
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins:
San Francisco Giants -140
Play On: San Francisco w/Lincecum vs Nolasco
Note: The Giants and Marlins wrap up a three-games series when Tim Lincecum takes on Ricky Nolasco at Landshark Stadium this afternoon. Lincecum checks into today contest in commanding KW form where he has issued 7 walks against 44 strikeouts in his last five road starts. Meanwhile, Nolasco was recently called up from the minors after going 2-4 with a 10.37 ERA in his previous six starts. Back the better arm as the Giants improve to 13-4 on Sundays here today.
Rob Vinciletti
MLB | Jun 07
Colorado Rockies vs. St Louis Cardinals:
St Louis Cardinals -127
On Sunday the Bonus Play is on the St.Louis Cardinals.Game 910 at 2:15 eastern.The Cards have no been embarrassed in back to back home games vs Colorado.Today they will turn the tables.Pitching for the Crds is Joel Pinerio.In his home starts he has been solid with a 2.08 era winning 3 of his 4 starts.For the Rocks its U.Jimenez.On the road Jimenez has struggled with a 1-6 team start record.In his last 2 starts vs the Cards he has allowed 6 runs and 14 hits in 10 innings of work.The Rockies have lost 6 of 9 games as a road dog in this range,while the Cardinals are 8-3 as a home favorite in this range.St.Louis is also 5-2 this year off back to back losses.On Sunday I have a 5 UNIT 100% NBA SYSTEM PLAY and a solid MLB TOTALS play.The late phones have been hot cashing 6 of the last 7.Top plays have been kicking tail.Dont miss tonights big card.Stay at home with the Cards to avoid the sweep.Bol-
MLB | Jun 07
Colorado Rockies vs. St Louis Cardinals:
St Louis Cardinals -127
On Sunday the Bonus Play is on the St.Louis Cardinals.Game 910 at 2:15 eastern.The Cards have no been embarrassed in back to back home games vs Colorado.Today they will turn the tables.Pitching for the Crds is Joel Pinerio.In his home starts he has been solid with a 2.08 era winning 3 of his 4 starts.For the Rocks its U.Jimenez.On the road Jimenez has struggled with a 1-6 team start record.In his last 2 starts vs the Cards he has allowed 6 runs and 14 hits in 10 innings of work.The Rockies have lost 6 of 9 games as a road dog in this range,while the Cardinals are 8-3 as a home favorite in this range.St.Louis is also 5-2 this year off back to back losses.On Sunday I have a 5 UNIT 100% NBA SYSTEM PLAY and a solid MLB TOTALS play.The late phones have been hot cashing 6 of the last 7.Top plays have been kicking tail.Dont miss tonights big card.Stay at home with the Cards to avoid the sweep.Bol-
Dave Price
MLB | Jun 07
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto:
Blue Jays Total 8 un-120
Bonus Play for 6/7/09
1 Unit on Royals/Blue Jays UNDER 8
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is 18-3 UNDER in home games vs. AL teams scoring 4.2 or less runs/game on the season in his career. The average total score in these game is 5. I'll bet the Jays for 1 unit Sunday.
MLB | Jun 07
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto:
Blue Jays Total 8 un-120
Bonus Play for 6/7/09
1 Unit on Royals/Blue Jays UNDER 8
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is 18-3 UNDER in home games vs. AL teams scoring 4.2 or less runs/game on the season in his career. The average total score in these game is 5. I'll bet the Jays for 1 unit Sunday.
Carlo Campanella
NBA | Jun 07
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers:
Total 202 ov-110
Since the start of the NBA Playoffs the Orlando Magic has only lost 3 games by double digits. The third time this happened was in Game #1 against the Lakers, as the Magic lost in LA, 75-100. The other two times that this occurred, the Magic went "Over" the Total in their next game. Combine that with the fact that Orlando has also gone "Over" in 13 of 17 games this season after a combined scored 175 points or less in their previous game! Sunday's Game #2 flys "Over."
7* Play On OVER (Game #2)
NBA | Jun 07
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers:
Total 202 ov-110
Since the start of the NBA Playoffs the Orlando Magic has only lost 3 games by double digits. The third time this happened was in Game #1 against the Lakers, as the Magic lost in LA, 75-100. The other two times that this occurred, the Magic went "Over" the Total in their next game. Combine that with the fact that Orlando has also gone "Over" in 13 of 17 games this season after a combined scored 175 points or less in their previous game! Sunday's Game #2 flys "Over."
7* Play On OVER (Game #2)
Craig Trapp
MLB | Jun 07
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays:
Toronto Blue Jays -1½-120
KC broke there losing streak yesterday but today TOR sends them back home with a loss. Pitching for TOR is Halladay, who is 8-3 in 13 starts against Kansas City, has three complete-game victories and a 1.32 ERA in his last four matchups with the Royals. Even better when Halladay pitches at home they win by more than 3 runs per game.
Kyle Davies goes for KC today but he has lost the last 4 straight starts. Control problems have killed him during that stretch where he is given up 12 walks in 24 innings. If that is not bad enough KC has lost 20 of last 26 games and scoring runs for this offense has been very poor.
MLB | Jun 07
Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays:
Toronto Blue Jays -1½-120
KC broke there losing streak yesterday but today TOR sends them back home with a loss. Pitching for TOR is Halladay, who is 8-3 in 13 starts against Kansas City, has three complete-game victories and a 1.32 ERA in his last four matchups with the Royals. Even better when Halladay pitches at home they win by more than 3 runs per game.
Kyle Davies goes for KC today but he has lost the last 4 straight starts. Control problems have killed him during that stretch where he is given up 12 walks in 24 innings. If that is not bad enough KC has lost 20 of last 26 games and scoring runs for this offense has been very poor.
Steve Merril
MLB | Jun 07
Colorado Rockies vs. St Louis Cardinals:
Colorado Rockies +1½-185
Bonus Play
The Rockies look to put up double digit runs in their fourth straight game on Sunday as they play game three of their four game series in St. Louis. Colorado has easily taken the first two in this series by a combined score of 21-5 and they now send Ubaldo Jimenez to the hill where he is 3-6 with a 4.11 ERA this season. He is coming off a road start in Houston where he gave up just one run in six innings. Jimenez faced the Cardinals twice last season and St. Louis is hitting just .231 with Khalil Greene (2-12), Skip Schumaker (0-5), Jason LaRue (0-2), and Chris Duncan (0-2) all struggling against the righty.
Going for St. Louis is Joel Pineiro who is 5-5 with a 3.86 ERA this season. He has lost two straight decisions, falling to Kansas City and at San Francisco. Pineiro only lasted four innings against the Giants, giving up six hits and four runs in that game. Colorado has not been friendly to him as he is 1-0, but has a terrible 7.36 ERA against them. Last year he faced them in Colorado and only managed to go three innings, giving up eight hits and three earned runs. The Rockies hit .500 against him with Brad Hawpe (4-5), Todd Helton (2-4), Yorvit Torrealba (1-2), Clint Barmes (1-2), and Chris Ianetta (2-2) doing the best in limited at-bats. The righthander has also dealt with back spasms this season which could be an issue today.
MLB | Jun 07
Colorado Rockies vs. St Louis Cardinals:
Colorado Rockies +1½-185
Bonus Play
The Rockies look to put up double digit runs in their fourth straight game on Sunday as they play game three of their four game series in St. Louis. Colorado has easily taken the first two in this series by a combined score of 21-5 and they now send Ubaldo Jimenez to the hill where he is 3-6 with a 4.11 ERA this season. He is coming off a road start in Houston where he gave up just one run in six innings. Jimenez faced the Cardinals twice last season and St. Louis is hitting just .231 with Khalil Greene (2-12), Skip Schumaker (0-5), Jason LaRue (0-2), and Chris Duncan (0-2) all struggling against the righty.
Going for St. Louis is Joel Pineiro who is 5-5 with a 3.86 ERA this season. He has lost two straight decisions, falling to Kansas City and at San Francisco. Pineiro only lasted four innings against the Giants, giving up six hits and four runs in that game. Colorado has not been friendly to him as he is 1-0, but has a terrible 7.36 ERA against them. Last year he faced them in Colorado and only managed to go three innings, giving up eight hits and three earned runs. The Rockies hit .500 against him with Brad Hawpe (4-5), Todd Helton (2-4), Yorvit Torrealba (1-2), Clint Barmes (1-2), and Chris Ianetta (2-2) doing the best in limited at-bats. The righthander has also dealt with back spasms this season which could be an issue today.
Sunday's WNBA Best Bets
By Covers
Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx (-2, 152.5)
The timing wasn't ideal for the Minnesota Lynx, who were forced to replace their coach just three days before the season opener.
The Lynx will play their first game under new coach Jennifer Gillom on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Sky, who enter their fourth season in the league looking for their first winning record.
Minnesota suffered its fourth straight losing season in 2008 with a 16-18 mark, but opted to bring back coach Don Zierden for a third season. The Minneapolis native, though, surprised the franchise Wednesday when he resigned to become an assistant with the Washington Wizards.
That left the Lynx in a bind, and they turned to Gillom, who played in the WNBA from 1997-2003 and was an assistant under Zierden last year.
Pick: Chicago +2
San Antonio Silver Stars at Phoenix Mercury (-2, 163)
After its first WNBA finals experience ended with a major disappointment, San Antonio has championship expectations in 2009.
The defending Western Conference champion Silver Stars open their season Saturday night at US Airways Center where they'll face a Phoenix Mercury team looking to regain its championship form.
San Antonio finished with a franchise-best 24-10 record last season, going 14-0 versus Eastern Conference teams. The Silver Stars, though, lost the first two games of the finals at home then were swept in three by the Detroit Shock.
However, with Becky Hammon, Sophia Young and Vickie Johnson back, San Antonio is targeting much more than just the league's best regular-season record and another conference championship banner.
"We're going to continue to grow and try to win a championship," Johnson said.
Hammon averaged 17.6 points and 4.9 assists per game last season while Young finished fourth in MVP voting, averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds.
The Silver Stars will be without center Ann Wauters until later in the season due to personal reasons. She scored 14.7 points per game in 2008 and was sixth in the league in rebounding (7.5).
Ruth Riley and 6-foot-8 Katie Mattera, signed in the offseason, will try to fill the void left by Wauters.
Guard Shanna Crossley is back after missing last season with a torn ACL, and Belinda Snell signed with San Antonio in the offseason after not playing in the WNBA in 2008. She averaged 3.4 points in three seasons (2005-07) with the Mercury.
Pick: San Antonio +2
By Covers
Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx (-2, 152.5)
The timing wasn't ideal for the Minnesota Lynx, who were forced to replace their coach just three days before the season opener.
The Lynx will play their first game under new coach Jennifer Gillom on Saturday night when they host the Chicago Sky, who enter their fourth season in the league looking for their first winning record.
Minnesota suffered its fourth straight losing season in 2008 with a 16-18 mark, but opted to bring back coach Don Zierden for a third season. The Minneapolis native, though, surprised the franchise Wednesday when he resigned to become an assistant with the Washington Wizards.
That left the Lynx in a bind, and they turned to Gillom, who played in the WNBA from 1997-2003 and was an assistant under Zierden last year.
Pick: Chicago +2
San Antonio Silver Stars at Phoenix Mercury (-2, 163)
After its first WNBA finals experience ended with a major disappointment, San Antonio has championship expectations in 2009.
The defending Western Conference champion Silver Stars open their season Saturday night at US Airways Center where they'll face a Phoenix Mercury team looking to regain its championship form.
San Antonio finished with a franchise-best 24-10 record last season, going 14-0 versus Eastern Conference teams. The Silver Stars, though, lost the first two games of the finals at home then were swept in three by the Detroit Shock.
However, with Becky Hammon, Sophia Young and Vickie Johnson back, San Antonio is targeting much more than just the league's best regular-season record and another conference championship banner.
"We're going to continue to grow and try to win a championship," Johnson said.
Hammon averaged 17.6 points and 4.9 assists per game last season while Young finished fourth in MVP voting, averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds.
The Silver Stars will be without center Ann Wauters until later in the season due to personal reasons. She scored 14.7 points per game in 2008 and was sixth in the league in rebounding (7.5).
Ruth Riley and 6-foot-8 Katie Mattera, signed in the offseason, will try to fill the void left by Wauters.
Guard Shanna Crossley is back after missing last season with a torn ACL, and Belinda Snell signed with San Antonio in the offseason after not playing in the WNBA in 2008. She averaged 3.4 points in three seasons (2005-07) with the Mercury.
Pick: San Antonio +2
Rocketman Sports FREE MLB play Sunday
Minnesota @ Seattle 4:10 PM EST
Play On: Minnesota (Slowey/Bedard) Listed
Minnesota is 28-28 on the season while Seattle comes in with a 26-29 record this year. Minnesota bullpen has a 3.32 ERA on the road this year. Seattle is scoring only 3.8 runs per game overall, 3.5 runs per game at home and 3.7 runs per game against right handed starters this year. Kevin Slowey is 8-1 with a 3.97 ERA overall this year, 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the road and 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA his last 3 starts. Erik Bedard is 0-5 overall vs Minnesota since 1997. We'll recommend a small play on Minnesota today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Minnesota @ Seattle 4:10 PM EST
Play On: Minnesota (Slowey/Bedard) Listed
Minnesota is 28-28 on the season while Seattle comes in with a 26-29 record this year. Minnesota bullpen has a 3.32 ERA on the road this year. Seattle is scoring only 3.8 runs per game overall, 3.5 runs per game at home and 3.7 runs per game against right handed starters this year. Kevin Slowey is 8-1 with a 3.97 ERA overall this year, 1-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the road and 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA his last 3 starts. Erik Bedard is 0-5 overall vs Minnesota since 1997. We'll recommend a small play on Minnesota today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
By Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
Another comp play winner on Saturday as Oakland comes through to make it a 40-29-4 the last 73 days for FREE!
NBA total tonight, and we will once again come with the UNDER in the NBA Finals.
On Thursday we told you there simply wouldn't be enough offense for the Magic-Lakers to go OVER the total, and you saw the results, as the teams stayed UNDER by some 30-points.
With Thursday's UNDER, these teams have played LOW in 5 of the last 6 played at Staples Center.
Also consider the Lakers are on a 9-2 UNDER run their last 11 this post season, with their last 6 home games going LOW.
Throw in the Lakers 16-5 home UNDER run their last 21, and their 28-9 UNDER run when laying points, and we are once again looking at a LOW-SCORING game in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Play on the UNDER.
4♦ UNDER
Another comp play winner on Saturday as Oakland comes through to make it a 40-29-4 the last 73 days for FREE!
NBA total tonight, and we will once again come with the UNDER in the NBA Finals.
On Thursday we told you there simply wouldn't be enough offense for the Magic-Lakers to go OVER the total, and you saw the results, as the teams stayed UNDER by some 30-points.
With Thursday's UNDER, these teams have played LOW in 5 of the last 6 played at Staples Center.
Also consider the Lakers are on a 9-2 UNDER run their last 11 this post season, with their last 6 home games going LOW.
Throw in the Lakers 16-5 home UNDER run their last 21, and their 28-9 UNDER run when laying points, and we are once again looking at a LOW-SCORING game in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Play on the UNDER.
4♦ UNDER
Karl Garrett Bonus Play
G-Man on a 12-6 comp play run the last 18 days!
National League action this Sunday, and look for the Cards to stop the bleeding in game three of this long four game set against Colorado.
The Rockies have humiliated the Redbirds in the first two games, but St. Louis starter Joel Pineiro has done his best work this season at home, going 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA.
Colorado starter Ubaldo Jimenez is only 1-4 on the road this season, and after getting outscored 21-5 in the first two games, you can count on the Cardinals to come out on a mission in this game.
The Rockies are still just 14-18 this season on the road, while the Cardinals do own a solid 19-13 home mark.
G-Man will lay a little with the Cards to get the win.
1? ST. LOUIS
G-Man on a 12-6 comp play run the last 18 days!
National League action this Sunday, and look for the Cards to stop the bleeding in game three of this long four game set against Colorado.
The Rockies have humiliated the Redbirds in the first two games, but St. Louis starter Joel Pineiro has done his best work this season at home, going 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA.
Colorado starter Ubaldo Jimenez is only 1-4 on the road this season, and after getting outscored 21-5 in the first two games, you can count on the Cardinals to come out on a mission in this game.
The Rockies are still just 14-18 this season on the road, while the Cardinals do own a solid 19-13 home mark.
G-Man will lay a little with the Cards to get the win.
1? ST. LOUIS
Chris Jordan
Remember Antonio Bastardo? I told you about him when he made his Major League debut against the Padres last week, not to mention their ace hurler Jake Peavy. We won that complimentary release. We’ll win this one too with him making his nationally televised debut.
The southpaw took Brett Myers’ spot in the rotation, and looked good in his debut, allowing just one earned run in six frames at pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. He arrived in the rotation after stints at Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Remember, he was the one strikeout-to-walk ratio was slightly better than 5-to-1, as he fanned 51 and walked just 10 in the minors. In his MLB-debut, the 23-year-old struck out five and walked just one … isn’t that something?
Bastardo, who was 3-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 11 games with the aforementioned minor-league teams, is a hard-throwing lefty who likes to announce his stuff right down the pipe and isn’t afraid to challenge batters. He’s been likened to Johan Santana and has received the most hype this organization has bestowed upon a youngster since Cole Hamels donned his first uniform.
He throws a straight-away fastball and reverts to a changeup when needed. He keeps his heater in the low 90s, and it’s his deceptive delivery that makes his fastball look even faster. His arm speed makes the changeup much more effective, as its his out pitch. He also has a slider and utilizes his breaking ball mid-count.
Once again we’re going to find value with this kid, as we play the road pup on ESPN tonight.
1♦ PHILLIES (LIST BASTARDO)
Remember Antonio Bastardo? I told you about him when he made his Major League debut against the Padres last week, not to mention their ace hurler Jake Peavy. We won that complimentary release. We’ll win this one too with him making his nationally televised debut.
The southpaw took Brett Myers’ spot in the rotation, and looked good in his debut, allowing just one earned run in six frames at pitcher-friendly PETCO Park. He arrived in the rotation after stints at Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Remember, he was the one strikeout-to-walk ratio was slightly better than 5-to-1, as he fanned 51 and walked just 10 in the minors. In his MLB-debut, the 23-year-old struck out five and walked just one … isn’t that something?
Bastardo, who was 3-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 11 games with the aforementioned minor-league teams, is a hard-throwing lefty who likes to announce his stuff right down the pipe and isn’t afraid to challenge batters. He’s been likened to Johan Santana and has received the most hype this organization has bestowed upon a youngster since Cole Hamels donned his first uniform.
He throws a straight-away fastball and reverts to a changeup when needed. He keeps his heater in the low 90s, and it’s his deceptive delivery that makes his fastball look even faster. His arm speed makes the changeup much more effective, as its his out pitch. He also has a slider and utilizes his breaking ball mid-count.
Once again we’re going to find value with this kid, as we play the road pup on ESPN tonight.
1♦ PHILLIES (LIST BASTARDO)
Drew Gordon
Another solid Bonus Play winner with the Chicago White Sox over the Indians 4-2 Saturday! Now 9-2 roll with my last 11 Freebies AND COUNTING...
True, the Orioles are not playing well, but there's light at the end of the tunnel, and they've got a great oppurtunity for the bounce back today, and here's why:
First, the pitching match up gives them a solid edge, as lefty Rich Hill takes the mound for the O's. Not only are they 4-0 when he starts, but he's coming off his best start of the season, tossing 7 scoreless at the Mariners Monday. He's proven rock-solid on the highway, going 2-0 with a stellar 1.96 ERA in 3 starts! Look for continued success today, as the A's average only 2.8 runs per game against lefties at home, batting .212 in the process.
Second, I'll admit his Debut was impressive, tossing 6 1/3 scoreless against the White Sox Tuesday, but let's not get too carried away with Mazzaro just yet! Orioles bats may have cooled recently, but they clearly prefer to hit righties, averaging 5.1 run per game against them. Look for them to get back on track today, as they test the hard-throwing rookie early and often.
Finally, make no mistake, the Orioles are desperate for a win here, and they know Hill gives them their best chance in this spot. A's are 0-4 against lefties in day games at McAfee Coliseum, and you can make 0-5 after this afternoon. In the end, Baltimore snaps out of its funk, exposing the rookie in only his second Major League start.
Take Baltimore behind Hill over Oakland and Mazzaro in this MLB match up.
2? BALTIMORE
Another solid Bonus Play winner with the Chicago White Sox over the Indians 4-2 Saturday! Now 9-2 roll with my last 11 Freebies AND COUNTING...
True, the Orioles are not playing well, but there's light at the end of the tunnel, and they've got a great oppurtunity for the bounce back today, and here's why:
First, the pitching match up gives them a solid edge, as lefty Rich Hill takes the mound for the O's. Not only are they 4-0 when he starts, but he's coming off his best start of the season, tossing 7 scoreless at the Mariners Monday. He's proven rock-solid on the highway, going 2-0 with a stellar 1.96 ERA in 3 starts! Look for continued success today, as the A's average only 2.8 runs per game against lefties at home, batting .212 in the process.
Second, I'll admit his Debut was impressive, tossing 6 1/3 scoreless against the White Sox Tuesday, but let's not get too carried away with Mazzaro just yet! Orioles bats may have cooled recently, but they clearly prefer to hit righties, averaging 5.1 run per game against them. Look for them to get back on track today, as they test the hard-throwing rookie early and often.
Finally, make no mistake, the Orioles are desperate for a win here, and they know Hill gives them their best chance in this spot. A's are 0-4 against lefties in day games at McAfee Coliseum, and you can make 0-5 after this afternoon. In the end, Baltimore snaps out of its funk, exposing the rookie in only his second Major League start.
Take Baltimore behind Hill over Oakland and Mazzaro in this MLB match up.
2? BALTIMORE
Bobby Maxwell
Improved to 6-2 with our last eight FREE selections from the diamond as the A's got the job done against the Orioles. Today we've got another comp winner for you as we play the Phillies on the road in Los Angeles.
Tough ways to lose the last two days for the Phillies who still have the best road mark in the big leagues. Look for them to respond well tonight with a strong performance and finish off this four-game series with a victory to salvage a split.
Philadelphia lost 4-3 on Friday after giving up two ninth-inning runs and lost 3-2 on Saturday after giving up a tying homer in the ninth and a game-winning homer in the 12th. Despite those two games, the Phils have won seven of nine overall and five of seven on the road. They are still 20-8 on the highway and 12-4 in their last 16 away from home. They are 17-8 against the N.L. West and 37-16 against winning teams.
On the hill for them today is rookie southpaw Antonio Bastardo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) who was magnificent in San Diego on Tuesday, allowing just one run on four hits in six innings and recording five strikeouts as Philly got a 10-5 victory.
The Phillies are 10-5 in the last 15 meetings with the Dodgers.
On the hill for Los Angeles is Randy Wolf (3-1, 3.21) who got drilled against the D'Backs on Tuesday, giving up five runs on seven hits in six innings and left trailign 5-1.
They've come so close the last two days, we expect the Phillies to finish this one like they've been doing all season on the road - with a win. Enjoy the plus-money and play Philadelphia in this one.
3♦ PHILADELPHIA
Improved to 6-2 with our last eight FREE selections from the diamond as the A's got the job done against the Orioles. Today we've got another comp winner for you as we play the Phillies on the road in Los Angeles.
Tough ways to lose the last two days for the Phillies who still have the best road mark in the big leagues. Look for them to respond well tonight with a strong performance and finish off this four-game series with a victory to salvage a split.
Philadelphia lost 4-3 on Friday after giving up two ninth-inning runs and lost 3-2 on Saturday after giving up a tying homer in the ninth and a game-winning homer in the 12th. Despite those two games, the Phils have won seven of nine overall and five of seven on the road. They are still 20-8 on the highway and 12-4 in their last 16 away from home. They are 17-8 against the N.L. West and 37-16 against winning teams.
On the hill for them today is rookie southpaw Antonio Bastardo (1-0, 1.50 ERA) who was magnificent in San Diego on Tuesday, allowing just one run on four hits in six innings and recording five strikeouts as Philly got a 10-5 victory.
The Phillies are 10-5 in the last 15 meetings with the Dodgers.
On the hill for Los Angeles is Randy Wolf (3-1, 3.21) who got drilled against the D'Backs on Tuesday, giving up five runs on seven hits in six innings and left trailign 5-1.
They've come so close the last two days, we expect the Phillies to finish this one like they've been doing all season on the road - with a win. Enjoy the plus-money and play Philadelphia in this one.
3♦ PHILADELPHIA
Jeff Benton
Finally scored a free-play winner Saturday as the White Sox got the job done against Cleveland. For Sunday, we’ll stay in the American League and back the surging A’s against the slumping Orioles.
Oakland has pounded Baltimore in the first two games of this series, winning by scores of 9-1 and 9-4. And while the O’s have dropped four straight games on their current road trip and six of the last seven – the only W was a 1-0 triumph in Seattle on Monday – the A’s have won five in a row. Most impressively, Oakland has busted out the sticks during this season-best winning streak, tallying 35 runs in all and scoring at least five times in every game. Meanwhile, the pitching staff has been solid, surrendering just eight runs during the win streak.
Also, to say that the A’s own Baltimore is an understatement. Oakland is now 47-16 in the last 63 meetings, including 23-8 in the last 31 battles in the Bay Area. And since the start of the 2008 season, the A’s are riding a seven-game winning streak against the Orioles, outscoring Baltimore 46-16, including 30-13 in five contests in Oakland.
Easy call here, folks, as we’ll look for the host, behind rookie pitcher Vin Mazzaro – who got the winning streak going by pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his big-league debut at the White Sox on Tuesday – to keep on rolling.
3♦ OAKLAND (BASED ON A 1♦ TO 10♦ SCALE)
Finally scored a free-play winner Saturday as the White Sox got the job done against Cleveland. For Sunday, we’ll stay in the American League and back the surging A’s against the slumping Orioles.
Oakland has pounded Baltimore in the first two games of this series, winning by scores of 9-1 and 9-4. And while the O’s have dropped four straight games on their current road trip and six of the last seven – the only W was a 1-0 triumph in Seattle on Monday – the A’s have won five in a row. Most impressively, Oakland has busted out the sticks during this season-best winning streak, tallying 35 runs in all and scoring at least five times in every game. Meanwhile, the pitching staff has been solid, surrendering just eight runs during the win streak.
Also, to say that the A’s own Baltimore is an understatement. Oakland is now 47-16 in the last 63 meetings, including 23-8 in the last 31 battles in the Bay Area. And since the start of the 2008 season, the A’s are riding a seven-game winning streak against the Orioles, outscoring Baltimore 46-16, including 30-13 in five contests in Oakland.
Easy call here, folks, as we’ll look for the host, behind rookie pitcher Vin Mazzaro – who got the winning streak going by pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his big-league debut at the White Sox on Tuesday – to keep on rolling.
3♦ OAKLAND (BASED ON A 1♦ TO 10♦ SCALE)
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CONNECTICUT (22 - 15) at NEW YORK (22 - 18)
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 70-45 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 8-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA (4 - 30) at WASHINGTON (10 - 24)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 115-149 ATS (-48.9 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 100-133 ATS (-46.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA (16 - 18) at INDIANA (18 - 19)
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO (19 - 18) at SEATTLE (23 - 14)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT (22 - 15) at NEW YORK (22 - 18)
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 70-45 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 8-2 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA (4 - 30) at WASHINGTON (10 - 24)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 115-149 ATS (-48.9 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 100-133 ATS (-46.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA (16 - 18) at INDIANA (18 - 19)
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO (19 - 18) at SEATTLE (23 - 14)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 4-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Cajun Sports
Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB)
Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: 122 Minnesota Twins
Play Title: Cajun Sports MLB 2-Star Complimentary Selection
The third and final game of this three-game set will decide the series winner between the host Seattle Mariners and the visiting Minnesota Twins. Seattle was able to rebound and get a win on Saturday 2 to 1 was the final after losing on Friday night in extra innings 2 to 1 in ten. The Mariners will send Erik Bedard to the bump with his 4-2 W/L record and ERA of 2.37 on the year. If Bedard can pull off the win on Sunday that will be the first time he has won three consecutive starts in almost two years. Not a real confidence builder when you add the fact he has never defeated the Twins in his career, 0-5 W/L in nine trips to the bump with an ERA of 4.80. He has taken the hill twice this season versus the Twins but was not involved in either decision. The Twins will send Kevin Slowey to the hill with his record of 8-1 W/L and an ERA of 3.97. Slowey didn’t get his eighth win until August of last season he is now tied for second in the AL with those eight wins. Minnesota is 5-0 W/L their last five in game three of a series, 6-1 W/L when facing teams from the AL West, 4-1 W/L in Slowey’s last five starts overall and 5-1 W/L when Slowey is coming off a quality start in his last outing. Seattle has struggled against teams from the Central Division posting an 18-38 W/L record they are also 14-31 W/L their last forty-five when installed as a favorite of 150 or less. Bedard has also struggled as a favorite in this situation he is 2-5 W/L his last seven starts as a home favorite. Our TPR (Team Performance Ratings) Index projects a Twins win over the Mariners by 1.3 runs on Sunday at Safeco Field. Our Pitcher Efficiency Ratings Index also favors the Twins on Sunday with Slowey on the bump so take the visitor here as Minnesota gets the win and takes the series as well.
Graded Selection: 2* Minnesota Twins 4 Seattle Mariners 2
Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB)
Jun 7, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: 122 Minnesota Twins
Play Title: Cajun Sports MLB 2-Star Complimentary Selection
The third and final game of this three-game set will decide the series winner between the host Seattle Mariners and the visiting Minnesota Twins. Seattle was able to rebound and get a win on Saturday 2 to 1 was the final after losing on Friday night in extra innings 2 to 1 in ten. The Mariners will send Erik Bedard to the bump with his 4-2 W/L record and ERA of 2.37 on the year. If Bedard can pull off the win on Sunday that will be the first time he has won three consecutive starts in almost two years. Not a real confidence builder when you add the fact he has never defeated the Twins in his career, 0-5 W/L in nine trips to the bump with an ERA of 4.80. He has taken the hill twice this season versus the Twins but was not involved in either decision. The Twins will send Kevin Slowey to the hill with his record of 8-1 W/L and an ERA of 3.97. Slowey didn’t get his eighth win until August of last season he is now tied for second in the AL with those eight wins. Minnesota is 5-0 W/L their last five in game three of a series, 6-1 W/L when facing teams from the AL West, 4-1 W/L in Slowey’s last five starts overall and 5-1 W/L when Slowey is coming off a quality start in his last outing. Seattle has struggled against teams from the Central Division posting an 18-38 W/L record they are also 14-31 W/L their last forty-five when installed as a favorite of 150 or less. Bedard has also struggled as a favorite in this situation he is 2-5 W/L his last seven starts as a home favorite. Our TPR (Team Performance Ratings) Index projects a Twins win over the Mariners by 1.3 runs on Sunday at Safeco Field. Our Pitcher Efficiency Ratings Index also favors the Twins on Sunday with Slowey on the bump so take the visitor here as Minnesota gets the win and takes the series as well.
Graded Selection: 2* Minnesota Twins 4 Seattle Mariners 2
