Sunday mlb system comp GC-
On Sunday the Bonus Play is on the Philles.Game 905 at 1:35 eastern.The comps have been solid of late as we cashed the last 2 nights with the Giants and the Yanks.Today we look at the Phils as they go for a back breaking sweep against the under manned Mets.I have a nice system here that plays against the Mets today.What we want to do is play against road teams off a road dog loss that scored 2 or less runs and had 5+ hits if the opponent is off a home favorite win scoring 4 or less runs if the total in the game was posted at 10 or higher.All road teams in this set are 21-62 su.IF our road team comes in favored they are just 3-14 su.Currently the Mets are a slight road fav as they have ace Johan Santana on the mound.Santana has struggled on the road this year with a 5.18 era.The Phils send righty J.Blanton to the mound today and while he has struggled in his home starts this year he has beaten the Mets in his lone start and doesnt have much too face here against the injury riddled Mets.Ny is just 3-7 as a road fav from -100 to -125 this year and 3-8 in Sunday affairs.The Phillies are 9-3 on Sundays and are averaging 6 runs per game in day games this year, and 5.6 runs per game vs leftys.Those looking for a 5 unit double system blowout side winner consider the late phone play with one of the systems winning by more than 4 runs per game.Those with me trhe last 2 nights have cashed out big.On Sunday we end the week big.For the Bonus Play go with the Phillies to sweep the Mets bol GC-
On Sunday the Bonus Play is on the Philles.Game 905 at 1:35 eastern.The comps have been solid of late as we cashed the last 2 nights with the Giants and the Yanks.Today we look at the Phils as they go for a back breaking sweep against the under manned Mets.I have a nice system here that plays against the Mets today.What we want to do is play against road teams off a road dog loss that scored 2 or less runs and had 5+ hits if the opponent is off a home favorite win scoring 4 or less runs if the total in the game was posted at 10 or higher.All road teams in this set are 21-62 su.IF our road team comes in favored they are just 3-14 su.Currently the Mets are a slight road fav as they have ace Johan Santana on the mound.Santana has struggled on the road this year with a 5.18 era.The Phils send righty J.Blanton to the mound today and while he has struggled in his home starts this year he has beaten the Mets in his lone start and doesnt have much too face here against the injury riddled Mets.Ny is just 3-7 as a road fav from -100 to -125 this year and 3-8 in Sunday affairs.The Phillies are 9-3 on Sundays and are averaging 6 runs per game in day games this year, and 5.6 runs per game vs leftys.Those looking for a 5 unit double system blowout side winner consider the late phone play with one of the systems winning by more than 4 runs per game.Those with me trhe last 2 nights have cashed out big.On Sunday we end the week big.For the Bonus Play go with the Phillies to sweep the Mets bol GC-
MLB WRITE-UP
Sunday, July 5
Hot Pitchers
-- Haren is 4-1, 1.73 in his last seven starts.
-- Nolasco is 3-0, 2.25 in his last three starts. Ohlendorf is 2-1, 3.24 in his last four starts.
-- Jimenez is 3-1, 2.89 in his last six starts.
-- Banks won his first '09 start, beating Astros 4-3 (allowed three runs in seven IP).
-- Oswalt is 2-1, 2.40 in his last four starts. Giants won Johnson's last four starts (3-0, 3.60).
-- Richmond is 2-1, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Lester is 4-1, 1.80 in his last six starts.
-- Tigers won nine of last eleven Porcello starts. Blackburn is 4-2, 2.48 in his last ten starts- Twins are 5-1 in his home outings.
-- Angels won Saunders' last three home starts (2-0, 2.61).
-- Garza is 2-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Arroyo is 1-4, 7.91 in his last six starts. Carpenter is 1-3, 4.41 in his last five outings.
-- Santana is 0-3, 10.80 in his last three road starts. Phillies lost last five Blanton starts (0-1, 3.56).
-- Lowe is 0-3, 10.18 in his last four starts. Olsen is 0-2, 7.59 in his last four starts.
-- Burns has a 4.38 RA in his two starts for Milwaukee.
-- Lilly is 0-2, 5.68 in his last three starts, but Cubs won his last five home starts.
-- Billinglsey is 0-1, 5.49 in his last three starts.
-- Chamberlain is 1-1, 4.55 in his last five starts.
-- Indians lost Lee's last three starts (0-1, 6.35). GGonzalez is 0-2, 9.35 in two starts for Oakland.
-- Morrow is 0-0, 4.86 in four starts this season.
-- Richard is 1-2, 6.99 in his last six starts. Bannister is 0-3, 4.29 in his last three starts.
-- Hill is 1-2, 11.57 in his last five starts.
-- Feldman is 1-1, 5.50 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs won four of their last six games.
-- Marlins won nine of their last ten home games.
-- Phillies won last two games, allowing three runs, after losing eight of their previous nine home contests.
-- Braves won five of their last six games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games. Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Rockies won eleven of their last fourteen home games.
-- Giants are 14-4 in their last 18 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers won nine of their last ten games.
-- Indians won last two games after losing eight of their previous nine home contests.
-- Seattle is 12-5 in its last seventeen games.
-- Rangers won their last four games, scoring 33 runs.
-- White Sox won seven of their last eight road games.
-- Angels won nine of their last thirteen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Brewers lost three of their last four games.
-- Pirates lost 14 of their last 21 road games.
-- Nationals lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mets are 7-21 in their last 28 road games.
-- Arizona lost six of its last eight road games.
-- Padres lost 13 of their last 19 home games. Dodgers lost three of their last four road games.
-- Astros were outscored 22-0 in first two games of Giants series.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last seven games.
-- Red Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- A's are 6-14 in their last 20 games.
-- Royals lost six of their last nine games.
-- Detroit lost nine of its last thirteen road games. Twins lost three of their last four home games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last seven games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last three games, outscored 20-5.
Totals
-- Five of last seven games at Wrigley went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Florida home games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of Phillies' last five home games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cincinnati home games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Houston road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 16-8 in Toronto's last 24 road games.
-- Six of Lee's last eight home starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen games at Fenway Park.
-- Five of White Sox' last seven road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Saunders starts went over the total.
-- Garza's last seven starts stayed under the total.
Umpires
-- Atl-Wsh-- Underdog is 5-3 in last eight Randazzo games.
-- Mil-Chi-- Seven of last ten Reynolds games went over the total.
-- StL-Cin-- Home team won five of last six Wolf games, with last three all going over the total.
-- Hst-SF-- Five of last srven Barksdale games went over the total.
-- NY-Phil-- Five of last seven Rapuano games went over the total.
-- Pitt-Fla-- Favorite won four of last five Davidson games.
-- LA-SD-- Under is 8-4 in Holbrook's last dozen games behind plate.
-- Az-Col-- Seven of last nine Cuzzi games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-Bos-- Favorite won Bucknor's last seven games.
-- Tor-NY-- Nine of last thirteen Foster games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-KC-- Nine of last last eleven Fletcher games stayed under total.
-- Det-Min-- Favorite won ten of last eleven Meriwether games.
-- A's-Clev-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Scott games.
-- TB-Tex-- Road team won six of last seven Wendelstedt games.
-- Blt-LA-- Five of last six Darling games stayed under the total.
Sunday, July 5
Hot Pitchers
-- Haren is 4-1, 1.73 in his last seven starts.
-- Nolasco is 3-0, 2.25 in his last three starts. Ohlendorf is 2-1, 3.24 in his last four starts.
-- Jimenez is 3-1, 2.89 in his last six starts.
-- Banks won his first '09 start, beating Astros 4-3 (allowed three runs in seven IP).
-- Oswalt is 2-1, 2.40 in his last four starts. Giants won Johnson's last four starts (3-0, 3.60).
-- Richmond is 2-1, 2.45 in his last three starts.
-- Lester is 4-1, 1.80 in his last six starts.
-- Tigers won nine of last eleven Porcello starts. Blackburn is 4-2, 2.48 in his last ten starts- Twins are 5-1 in his home outings.
-- Angels won Saunders' last three home starts (2-0, 2.61).
-- Garza is 2-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Arroyo is 1-4, 7.91 in his last six starts. Carpenter is 1-3, 4.41 in his last five outings.
-- Santana is 0-3, 10.80 in his last three road starts. Phillies lost last five Blanton starts (0-1, 3.56).
-- Lowe is 0-3, 10.18 in his last four starts. Olsen is 0-2, 7.59 in his last four starts.
-- Burns has a 4.38 RA in his two starts for Milwaukee.
-- Lilly is 0-2, 5.68 in his last three starts, but Cubs won his last five home starts.
-- Billinglsey is 0-1, 5.49 in his last three starts.
-- Chamberlain is 1-1, 4.55 in his last five starts.
-- Indians lost Lee's last three starts (0-1, 6.35). GGonzalez is 0-2, 9.35 in two starts for Oakland.
-- Morrow is 0-0, 4.86 in four starts this season.
-- Richard is 1-2, 6.99 in his last six starts. Bannister is 0-3, 4.29 in his last three starts.
-- Hill is 1-2, 11.57 in his last five starts.
-- Feldman is 1-1, 5.50 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs won four of their last six games.
-- Marlins won nine of their last ten home games.
-- Phillies won last two games, allowing three runs, after losing eight of their previous nine home contests.
-- Braves won five of their last six games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games. Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Rockies won eleven of their last fourteen home games.
-- Giants are 14-4 in their last 18 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers won nine of their last ten games.
-- Indians won last two games after losing eight of their previous nine home contests.
-- Seattle is 12-5 in its last seventeen games.
-- Rangers won their last four games, scoring 33 runs.
-- White Sox won seven of their last eight road games.
-- Angels won nine of their last thirteen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Brewers lost three of their last four games.
-- Pirates lost 14 of their last 21 road games.
-- Nationals lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Mets are 7-21 in their last 28 road games.
-- Arizona lost six of its last eight road games.
-- Padres lost 13 of their last 19 home games. Dodgers lost three of their last four road games.
-- Astros were outscored 22-0 in first two games of Giants series.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last seven games.
-- Red Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- A's are 6-14 in their last 20 games.
-- Royals lost six of their last nine games.
-- Detroit lost nine of its last thirteen road games. Twins lost three of their last four home games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last seven games.
-- Tampa Bay lost its last three games, outscored 20-5.
Totals
-- Five of last seven games at Wrigley went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Florida home games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Four of Phillies' last five home games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cincinnati home games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Houston road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 16-8 in Toronto's last 24 road games.
-- Six of Lee's last eight home starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen games at Fenway Park.
-- Five of White Sox' last seven road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Saunders starts went over the total.
-- Garza's last seven starts stayed under the total.
Umpires
-- Atl-Wsh-- Underdog is 5-3 in last eight Randazzo games.
-- Mil-Chi-- Seven of last ten Reynolds games went over the total.
-- StL-Cin-- Home team won five of last six Wolf games, with last three all going over the total.
-- Hst-SF-- Five of last srven Barksdale games went over the total.
-- NY-Phil-- Five of last seven Rapuano games went over the total.
-- Pitt-Fla-- Favorite won four of last five Davidson games.
-- LA-SD-- Under is 8-4 in Holbrook's last dozen games behind plate.
-- Az-Col-- Seven of last nine Cuzzi games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-Bos-- Favorite won Bucknor's last seven games.
-- Tor-NY-- Nine of last thirteen Foster games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-KC-- Nine of last last eleven Fletcher games stayed under total.
-- Det-Min-- Favorite won ten of last eleven Meriwether games.
-- A's-Clev-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Scott games.
-- TB-Tex-- Road team won six of last seven Wendelstedt games.
-- Blt-LA-- Five of last six Darling games stayed under the total.
Trend Report
1:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. FLORIDA
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
1:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
1:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
1:35 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
1:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
Seattle is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Boston
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 18 games at home
2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games
3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arizona's last 19 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona
3:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
4:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
4:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
1:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. FLORIDA
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
1:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
1:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
1:35 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
1:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
Seattle is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Boston
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 18 games at home
2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games
3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arizona's last 19 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona
3:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
4:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
4:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (+114, 9.5)
The only thing that’s hotter in Texas than the weather is the Ranger’s bats.
Texas has scored an MLB-best 234 runs at home this season, as the team is hitting .270 with 67 home runs and 87 doubles in Arlington. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s offensive prowess has been the emergence of outfielder Nelson Cruz.
Acquired from the Brewers as part of the Francisco Cordero trade several years ago, Nelson is hitting .264 with 19 home runs and 47 RBI.
And that doesn’t bode well for Tampa Bay pitching. The Rays staff has been mediocre at best on the road this season, with an ERA of 4.29 away from Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay pitchers also have made it easy for opposing lineups in their own back yard, as they have issued 143 walks.
Don’t expect the Rangers to cool off.
Pick: Rangers +114
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds (+147, 8)
Cincinnati has one of the more meager offenses in baseball, but has been able to overcome its abyssmal .231 home batting average to do enough to topple the number numerous times this year.
The Reds over/under record in their own yard is 19-18-1 this season. But don’t chalk it up to bad pitching, as the team is just slightly above the league averages in home pitching stats.
Now, combine the Red’s curous over/under mark with that of the Cardinals on the road. The red birds are one of the few teams in baseball who have a wining O/U recod away from home (19-16-3).
Add in the fact Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter and Reds hurler Bronson Arroyo each allowed at least five earned runs in their most recent outing, the over appears to be the smart move.
Pick: Over 8
Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (+114, 9.5)
The only thing that’s hotter in Texas than the weather is the Ranger’s bats.
Texas has scored an MLB-best 234 runs at home this season, as the team is hitting .270 with 67 home runs and 87 doubles in Arlington. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s offensive prowess has been the emergence of outfielder Nelson Cruz.
Acquired from the Brewers as part of the Francisco Cordero trade several years ago, Nelson is hitting .264 with 19 home runs and 47 RBI.
And that doesn’t bode well for Tampa Bay pitching. The Rays staff has been mediocre at best on the road this season, with an ERA of 4.29 away from Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay pitchers also have made it easy for opposing lineups in their own back yard, as they have issued 143 walks.
Don’t expect the Rangers to cool off.
Pick: Rangers +114
St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds (+147, 8)
Cincinnati has one of the more meager offenses in baseball, but has been able to overcome its abyssmal .231 home batting average to do enough to topple the number numerous times this year.
The Reds over/under record in their own yard is 19-18-1 this season. But don’t chalk it up to bad pitching, as the team is just slightly above the league averages in home pitching stats.
Now, combine the Red’s curous over/under mark with that of the Cardinals on the road. The red birds are one of the few teams in baseball who have a wining O/U recod away from home (19-16-3).
Add in the fact Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter and Reds hurler Bronson Arroyo each allowed at least five earned runs in their most recent outing, the over appears to be the smart move.
Pick: Over 8
Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
Streaking
Roy Oswalt (Houston Astros)
If Oswalt continues to pitch the same way he has the past several starts, there is no way Houston will part with its ace as the trade deadline nears.
Oswalt (4-4, 4.02 ERA) has allowed no more than a single run in three of his past four starts, lasting at least six innings each time. In his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over San Diego, he allowed the single run on only two hits in tossing a complete game gem.
For the right-handed, fly-ball pitcher, his success relies on his ability to pound inside on hitters and then get them to watch strikes fly by on the outside corner.
"I feel better than I did at the beginning of the season," Oswalt told the Associated Press. "It seems like I'm throwing the ball better, the balls have a little more carry and hopefully I can carry on the rest of the year."
Nick Blackburn (Minnesota Twins)
The right-hander won’t win any beauty pageants with his starts, but all he does is give his team a great chance to win every time he takes the mound.
Blackburn (6-4, 3.10 ERA) has turned in a quality start in seven of his past eight outings. Even, better, he doesn’t walk batters. He issued a meager seven base-on-balls over 38 innings last month. The 27 year old, however, does have a weakness: he lets opponents get hits – lots of them.
In those same 38 innings last month, he yielded 39 hits, including a combined 21 in his last two starts. Blackburn still managed to lower his ERA during the month and has been very adept at working out of jams.
Slumping
Bronson Arroyo (Cincinnati Reds)
So what does $10.1 million dollars buy you these days? How about a 5.69 ERA.
Arroyo (8-7, 5.69 ERA) continues to be anything but consistent for the Reds. The former Red Sox starter was shelled in his past two outings, allowing 13 runs over nine innings. Even more troubling are the 43 hits and 17 walks he yielded last month in just 33 innings.
Even more disconcerting, is Arroyo thinks he’s pitching well. In his most recent loss, a 6-2 defeat to Arizona, he allowed 14 base runners and six runs in just 5 1-3 innings.
"I had good stuff today," Arroyo said. "I felt pretty good. I'm just having a hard time getting into the groove."
Gio Gonzalez (Oakland Athletics)
You can’t be too hard on a 23-year-old rookie. But you also want to keep your wagers away from one that is struggling as much as Gonzalez.
Demoted after a suspect May that saw him yield seven earned runs in jus 8 2-3 innings, Gonzalez was recalled last may to take a spot in the team’s rotation. The results have been poor, to say the least.
In two starts, he has combined to allow seven earned runs in 8 2-3 innings – just like in May. But this time, he has allowed a staggering 17 hits, including a pair of home runs. Gonzalez better get it together, or else get a bus ticket back to Triple-A Sacramento.
Streaking
Roy Oswalt (Houston Astros)
If Oswalt continues to pitch the same way he has the past several starts, there is no way Houston will part with its ace as the trade deadline nears.
Oswalt (4-4, 4.02 ERA) has allowed no more than a single run in three of his past four starts, lasting at least six innings each time. In his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over San Diego, he allowed the single run on only two hits in tossing a complete game gem.
For the right-handed, fly-ball pitcher, his success relies on his ability to pound inside on hitters and then get them to watch strikes fly by on the outside corner.
"I feel better than I did at the beginning of the season," Oswalt told the Associated Press. "It seems like I'm throwing the ball better, the balls have a little more carry and hopefully I can carry on the rest of the year."
Nick Blackburn (Minnesota Twins)
The right-hander won’t win any beauty pageants with his starts, but all he does is give his team a great chance to win every time he takes the mound.
Blackburn (6-4, 3.10 ERA) has turned in a quality start in seven of his past eight outings. Even, better, he doesn’t walk batters. He issued a meager seven base-on-balls over 38 innings last month. The 27 year old, however, does have a weakness: he lets opponents get hits – lots of them.
In those same 38 innings last month, he yielded 39 hits, including a combined 21 in his last two starts. Blackburn still managed to lower his ERA during the month and has been very adept at working out of jams.
Slumping
Bronson Arroyo (Cincinnati Reds)
So what does $10.1 million dollars buy you these days? How about a 5.69 ERA.
Arroyo (8-7, 5.69 ERA) continues to be anything but consistent for the Reds. The former Red Sox starter was shelled in his past two outings, allowing 13 runs over nine innings. Even more troubling are the 43 hits and 17 walks he yielded last month in just 33 innings.
Even more disconcerting, is Arroyo thinks he’s pitching well. In his most recent loss, a 6-2 defeat to Arizona, he allowed 14 base runners and six runs in just 5 1-3 innings.
"I had good stuff today," Arroyo said. "I felt pretty good. I'm just having a hard time getting into the groove."
Gio Gonzalez (Oakland Athletics)
You can’t be too hard on a 23-year-old rookie. But you also want to keep your wagers away from one that is struggling as much as Gonzalez.
Demoted after a suspect May that saw him yield seven earned runs in jus 8 2-3 innings, Gonzalez was recalled last may to take a spot in the team’s rotation. The results have been poor, to say the least.
In two starts, he has combined to allow seven earned runs in 8 2-3 innings – just like in May. But this time, he has allowed a staggering 17 hits, including a pair of home runs. Gonzalez better get it together, or else get a bus ticket back to Triple-A Sacramento.
Sunday Night Baseball: Rays at Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers
Two teams, each hoping to re-establish themselves during the second half of the MLB season, battle one another at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Tampa Bay concludes its three games series with Texas under the ESPN Sunday night lights.
In a battle of big right-handers, Texas sends Scott Feldman (6-2 4.09) to the mound against Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza (6-5 3.45).
Coming and going
Sunday’s game marks the end of a week-long, six-game road trip for the Rays, who will return home for a pair of three-game series with Toronto and Oakland before the All Star break.
The Rangers conclude 10-day, nine-game home stand before heading out on a week-long, seven-game road trip beginning Monday in Los Angeles.
Entering this weekend, Tampa had emerged victorious in 11 of the previous 16 games in this series.
Century village
Despite their woes, the Rays reside in an exclusive neighborhood. They became the fastest team in MLB history to reach 100 homers and 100 steals by the All-Star break.
It took Tampa only 77 games to accomplish the feat. The previous fastest were Cincinnati (1977) and Cleveland (1994), who both did it in 84 games.
The only other two teams to reach that mark by the All-Star break since 1954 were the Marlins (2003) and the Blue Jays (1998).
Ranger light
Texas’ big bats have been mired in a hitting slump. The loss of All-Star CF Josh Hamilton to the DL and the recent back injury to RF Nelson Cruz (.264 BA, 19 HR, 47 RBI) have contributed to the Rangers’ lack of run production.
As a result, Texas has learned to rely on their arms and gloves rather than their bats.
"We wanted to get off the field as fast as we could," second baseman Ian Kinsler admitted to reporters. "Now, we're getting off the field as fast as we can."
The loss of starting pitchers Matt Harrison and Brandon McCarthy to shoulder injuries has further added to the Rangers’ miseries.
Good news is Hamilton has been rehabbing with Triple-A Oklahoma City and was hoping to rejoin the Rangers this weekend. He has been on the disabled list since May 31 with a slight abdominal tear. Cruz returned to the lineup Friday.
Pitch out
Garza (6-foot-4, 215 pounds) has been moved up by manager Joe Maddon and will take Jeff Niemann’s spot in the rotation. He pitched seven strong innings in a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto Tuesday. He has dropped five of his last six road team starts but is 3-1 with a 1.97 ERA in his career team starts against the Rangers.
Feldman (6-foot-5, 210 pounds) enters Sunday’s game 1-4 with a 4.45 ERA in his career team starts on Sundays. He is 0-2 with a 12.19 ERA at home in his July career team starts. The Rangers left the park five times in support of Feldman’s 9-5 win over the Angels Tuesday. After throwing 57 pitches the first two innings, the right-hander finally settled down when he retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced.
Karnac says
Garza is a hurler with a bright future while Feldman is merely a serviceable starter.
By the time the Rangers are able to re-kindle their bats, the arms will likely begin wearing out. Unlike Texas, a second-half surge by the Rays would not surprise.
Tampa has won each of its last three games on Sundays while Texas has lost its last three.
Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers
Two teams, each hoping to re-establish themselves during the second half of the MLB season, battle one another at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Tampa Bay concludes its three games series with Texas under the ESPN Sunday night lights.
In a battle of big right-handers, Texas sends Scott Feldman (6-2 4.09) to the mound against Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza (6-5 3.45).
Coming and going
Sunday’s game marks the end of a week-long, six-game road trip for the Rays, who will return home for a pair of three-game series with Toronto and Oakland before the All Star break.
The Rangers conclude 10-day, nine-game home stand before heading out on a week-long, seven-game road trip beginning Monday in Los Angeles.
Entering this weekend, Tampa had emerged victorious in 11 of the previous 16 games in this series.
Century village
Despite their woes, the Rays reside in an exclusive neighborhood. They became the fastest team in MLB history to reach 100 homers and 100 steals by the All-Star break.
It took Tampa only 77 games to accomplish the feat. The previous fastest were Cincinnati (1977) and Cleveland (1994), who both did it in 84 games.
The only other two teams to reach that mark by the All-Star break since 1954 were the Marlins (2003) and the Blue Jays (1998).
Ranger light
Texas’ big bats have been mired in a hitting slump. The loss of All-Star CF Josh Hamilton to the DL and the recent back injury to RF Nelson Cruz (.264 BA, 19 HR, 47 RBI) have contributed to the Rangers’ lack of run production.
As a result, Texas has learned to rely on their arms and gloves rather than their bats.
"We wanted to get off the field as fast as we could," second baseman Ian Kinsler admitted to reporters. "Now, we're getting off the field as fast as we can."
The loss of starting pitchers Matt Harrison and Brandon McCarthy to shoulder injuries has further added to the Rangers’ miseries.
Good news is Hamilton has been rehabbing with Triple-A Oklahoma City and was hoping to rejoin the Rangers this weekend. He has been on the disabled list since May 31 with a slight abdominal tear. Cruz returned to the lineup Friday.
Pitch out
Garza (6-foot-4, 215 pounds) has been moved up by manager Joe Maddon and will take Jeff Niemann’s spot in the rotation. He pitched seven strong innings in a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto Tuesday. He has dropped five of his last six road team starts but is 3-1 with a 1.97 ERA in his career team starts against the Rangers.
Feldman (6-foot-5, 210 pounds) enters Sunday’s game 1-4 with a 4.45 ERA in his career team starts on Sundays. He is 0-2 with a 12.19 ERA at home in his July career team starts. The Rangers left the park five times in support of Feldman’s 9-5 win over the Angels Tuesday. After throwing 57 pitches the first two innings, the right-hander finally settled down when he retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced.
Karnac says
Garza is a hurler with a bright future while Feldman is merely a serviceable starter.
By the time the Rangers are able to re-kindle their bats, the arms will likely begin wearing out. Unlike Texas, a second-half surge by the Rays would not surprise.
Tampa has won each of its last three games on Sundays while Texas has lost its last three.
Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks (-6, 169)
This game features two star players going in opposite directions.
The Sparks welcome back new mom Candace Parker, who missed the beginning of the year to give birth to daughter Lailaa on May 13. Missing the league’s reigning MVP and Rookie of the Year, the preseason favorite Sparks limped to a record of 3-5. But Parker, who averaged 18.5 points and a league-high 9.5 rebounds per game last season, figures to help turn the team’s season around.
Across the court from her will be troubled Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi. The former UConn standout is the team’s leading scorer and the league’s leading All-star vote-getter, but she may miss time soon. She was cited for DUI early Thursday morning. Taurasi figures to play in the game, but expect the league to take swift action.
Taurasi will be off her game, so look for Parker to be the spark Los Angeles needs.
Pick: Sparks
Connecticut Sun at Detroit Shock (-3, 144.5)
Fans of slow, half-court basketball and physical, man-to-man defense have had this one circled on their calendars.
The defending champion Shock have struggled this season to a 2-6 record, but managed to keep games close by using a methodical attack. The style, however, hasn’t helped the team pick up wins. The Shock average a terrible 71 points per game and appears in no rush to change its approach.
And don’t expect any slack from the Sun, who tout the league’s best defense. Connecticut has been miserly at protecting its own rim, yielding just 67.3 points per game.
This game won’t feature much electricity, but the Sun figure to burn bright.
Pick: Sun
Phoenix Mercury at Los Angeles Sparks (-6, 169)
This game features two star players going in opposite directions.
The Sparks welcome back new mom Candace Parker, who missed the beginning of the year to give birth to daughter Lailaa on May 13. Missing the league’s reigning MVP and Rookie of the Year, the preseason favorite Sparks limped to a record of 3-5. But Parker, who averaged 18.5 points and a league-high 9.5 rebounds per game last season, figures to help turn the team’s season around.
Across the court from her will be troubled Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi. The former UConn standout is the team’s leading scorer and the league’s leading All-star vote-getter, but she may miss time soon. She was cited for DUI early Thursday morning. Taurasi figures to play in the game, but expect the league to take swift action.
Taurasi will be off her game, so look for Parker to be the spark Los Angeles needs.
Pick: Sparks
Connecticut Sun at Detroit Shock (-3, 144.5)
Fans of slow, half-court basketball and physical, man-to-man defense have had this one circled on their calendars.
The defending champion Shock have struggled this season to a 2-6 record, but managed to keep games close by using a methodical attack. The style, however, hasn’t helped the team pick up wins. The Shock average a terrible 71 points per game and appears in no rush to change its approach.
And don’t expect any slack from the Sun, who tout the league’s best defense. Connecticut has been miserly at protecting its own rim, yielding just 67.3 points per game.
This game won’t feature much electricity, but the Sun figure to burn bright.
Pick: Sun
Dave Cokin
(929) TAMPA BAY RAYS
(930) TEXAS RANGERS
Take "(929) TAMPA BAY RAYS"
Matt Garza is not as reliable on the road as he is at home, but he's been throwing the ball well and has a decent shot to at least limit the Rangers in today's series windup. Scott Feldman has been a surprise for Texas, but he's facing a very tough offense here. The Rays need this game as the last thing they want is to suddenly hit the skids after climbing back into the AL East race, so I'll lean Tampa Bay's way for the Sunday Bonus Play.
(929) TAMPA BAY RAYS
(930) TEXAS RANGERS
Take "(929) TAMPA BAY RAYS"
Matt Garza is not as reliable on the road as he is at home, but he's been throwing the ball well and has a decent shot to at least limit the Rangers in today's series windup. Scott Feldman has been a surprise for Texas, but he's facing a very tough offense here. The Rays need this game as the last thing they want is to suddenly hit the skids after climbing back into the AL East race, so I'll lean Tampa Bay's way for the Sunday Bonus Play.
Jim Feist
(905) NEW YORK METS
(906) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Take "(905) NEW YORK METS"
Despite all their recent injuries, the Mets are still close in the NL East. Thanks mainly to no team in the NL East really playing all that great with the Phillies and Marlins just barely above .500. The Mets will look to their Ace, Johan Santana to help them knock a game off the Phillies lead today. Santana is 9-6 on the season with a 3.34 era. Most importantly, Santana has had great success in his career against the Phillies with a lifetime 4-0 mark in eight games with a 2.95 era, 16 walks and 49 KO's. Joe Blanton starts for the Phillies and he's been struggling this season. Blanton is 0-1 in his last three starts with a 4.67 era. Blanton's 5.08 season ERA is inflated also. The Mets need a win here on Sunday and Santana is the guy that can give it to them.
(905) NEW YORK METS
(906) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Take "(905) NEW YORK METS"
Despite all their recent injuries, the Mets are still close in the NL East. Thanks mainly to no team in the NL East really playing all that great with the Phillies and Marlins just barely above .500. The Mets will look to their Ace, Johan Santana to help them knock a game off the Phillies lead today. Santana is 9-6 on the season with a 3.34 era. Most importantly, Santana has had great success in his career against the Phillies with a lifetime 4-0 mark in eight games with a 2.95 era, 16 walks and 49 KO's. Joe Blanton starts for the Phillies and he's been struggling this season. Blanton is 0-1 in his last three starts with a 4.67 era. Blanton's 5.08 season ERA is inflated also. The Mets need a win here on Sunday and Santana is the guy that can give it to them.
Big Al McMordie
MLB | Jul 05
Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians Cleveland Indians
-215
At 1:05pm our selection is on the Cleveland Indians over the Oakland Athletics. Every ace throws in a clunker now and then, and southpaw starter Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians threw in a big one in his last start at home against the White Sox, surrendering seven earned runs on 11 hits in just three innings last Tuesday. There doesn't seem to be any rational reason for this as Lee has been great this season in every category except wins, so we'll just chalk that one up to waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Lee must be feeling good about his chances of bouncing back this afternoon against an A's team whose record is every bit as bad as his own team's, and one who Lee has dominated throughout his career. Lee is 4-1 with a 2.39 ERA in nine career starts against Oakland, including an incredible 2-0 with a 0.61 ERA in 2008, his Cy Young winning season. He also gets this start at home and against the unheralded Gio Gonzalez. The Indians offense is healthy once again as it has recently welcomed back to the lineup Grady Sizemore and Asdrubal Cabrera, two of its biggest offensive weapons. The loss of Mark DeRosa may weaken Cleveland's lineup a little bit, but it still has more weapons than the under-powered Oakland batting order. Take the Indians. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
MLB | Jul 05
Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians Cleveland Indians
-215
At 1:05pm our selection is on the Cleveland Indians over the Oakland Athletics. Every ace throws in a clunker now and then, and southpaw starter Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians threw in a big one in his last start at home against the White Sox, surrendering seven earned runs on 11 hits in just three innings last Tuesday. There doesn't seem to be any rational reason for this as Lee has been great this season in every category except wins, so we'll just chalk that one up to waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Lee must be feeling good about his chances of bouncing back this afternoon against an A's team whose record is every bit as bad as his own team's, and one who Lee has dominated throughout his career. Lee is 4-1 with a 2.39 ERA in nine career starts against Oakland, including an incredible 2-0 with a 0.61 ERA in 2008, his Cy Young winning season. He also gets this start at home and against the unheralded Gio Gonzalez. The Indians offense is healthy once again as it has recently welcomed back to the lineup Grady Sizemore and Asdrubal Cabrera, two of its biggest offensive weapons. The loss of Mark DeRosa may weaken Cleveland's lineup a little bit, but it still has more weapons than the under-powered Oakland batting order. Take the Indians. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
Jimmy Boyd
MLB | Jul 05
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets
-110
Bonus Play
1 Unit on NY Mets -110
I'll take the Mets this afternoon to salvage a win against division rival Philly as they send the better starter to the hill. Santana is 4-0 lifetime when starting against Philly with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.018. The Mets are 19-8 in Santana's last 27 starts and 9-4 in his last 13 starts against the division. The Phillies counter with Blanton and they are 0-5 in his last 5 starts. They are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter, 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record, and just 2-7 in their last 9 games as a home favorite. The Mets actually have a better road record than the Phillies have at home and I'll back the Mets to get back in the win column behind their ace here today.
MLB | Jul 05
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets
-110
Bonus Play
1 Unit on NY Mets -110
I'll take the Mets this afternoon to salvage a win against division rival Philly as they send the better starter to the hill. Santana is 4-0 lifetime when starting against Philly with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.018. The Mets are 19-8 in Santana's last 27 starts and 9-4 in his last 13 starts against the division. The Phillies counter with Blanton and they are 0-5 in his last 5 starts. They are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter, 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record, and just 2-7 in their last 9 games as a home favorite. The Mets actually have a better road record than the Phillies have at home and I'll back the Mets to get back in the win column behind their ace here today.
Craig Trapp
MLB | Jul 05
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets
-110
Hard to believe that we are getting the best pitcher in the National League at even money. Santana is going for the NYM today and trying to end a 2 game losing streak for the Mets. Santana had a really tough outing the last time out but just throw it out to a bad night. A ton of injuries have this Mets team at best half strength but if they can score three runs Santana will do the rest. A complete game winner Santana will not give up more than 1 run.
For Philly today they go to struggling pitcher Blanton. Blanton has not won in his last 6 starts and his ERA is over 4.5 in those starts. Today he will get banged around and not make it out of the 6th inning. Another problem for Phillies lately has been the bullpen as they are one of the worst in recent years. PHI has not been great at the plate either only scoring over 4 runs in one game in last 5.
Score: NYM 5 - PHI 1
MLB | Jul 05
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets
-110
Hard to believe that we are getting the best pitcher in the National League at even money. Santana is going for the NYM today and trying to end a 2 game losing streak for the Mets. Santana had a really tough outing the last time out but just throw it out to a bad night. A ton of injuries have this Mets team at best half strength but if they can score three runs Santana will do the rest. A complete game winner Santana will not give up more than 1 run.
For Philly today they go to struggling pitcher Blanton. Blanton has not won in his last 6 starts and his ERA is over 4.5 in those starts. Today he will get banged around and not make it out of the 6th inning. Another problem for Phillies lately has been the bullpen as they are one of the worst in recent years. PHI has not been great at the plate either only scoring over 4 runs in one game in last 5.
Score: NYM 5 - PHI 1
Cajun Sports MLB 2* Complimentary Selection- Sunday
Date/Time: Sunday July 5 / 3:10PM EST
Sport/Type: MLB / Side
Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies
Graded Selection: 2* Colorado Rockies -120
Analysis:
The Diamondbacks and Rockies take the field at Coors on Sunday afternoon for the final game in their three-game weekend set. Arizona will send Dan Haren to the bump with his 7-5 W/L record and ERA of 2.19 on the season. Haren has been solid on the road as well posting a record of 3-1 W/L with an ERA of 2.45. The problem for Haren and his teammates is the Rockies are playing well and have won twenty of their last twenty-seven when facing right-handed starters. Not only that they are 22-5 W/L their last 27 overall which includes 6-0 W/L at home and 5-0 W/L when installed as a home favorite. Colorado will send Ubaldo Jimenez to the hill with his 6-7 W/L record and ERA of 3.74 overall this season including 4-2 W/L when he takes the bump at home with an ERA of 3.79. Jimenez is only 1-1 W/L over his last three starts but in the last two he has pitched well enough to win just didn’t get the run support he needed. On June 23 he gave up four earned runs on the road at the Angels and lost 4 to 3 then on June 29 he gave up two earned runs at the Dodgers and lost 4 to 2. We expect that to change here today as the Rockies are averaging 5.8 runs per game at home this season with a batting average of .278 and an OBP of .358 while the Diamondbacks are averaging only 4.0 runs per game on the road with a batting average of .222 and an OBP of .294. Arizona has struggled in the role of underdog going 24-53 W/L their last 77 games and 18-40 W/L when installed as a road underdog. Combine these factors and angles with the fact the Diamondbacks are only 17-42 W/L their last 59 road games when facing a team with a winning record and we have a super situation with the Rockies at home over the Diamondbacks. So lay the short price with the host as they cash the winning ticket at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.
Graded Selection: 2* Colorado Rockies 7 Arizona Diamondbacks 3
Date/Time: Sunday July 5 / 3:10PM EST
Sport/Type: MLB / Side
Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies
Graded Selection: 2* Colorado Rockies -120
Analysis:
The Diamondbacks and Rockies take the field at Coors on Sunday afternoon for the final game in their three-game weekend set. Arizona will send Dan Haren to the bump with his 7-5 W/L record and ERA of 2.19 on the season. Haren has been solid on the road as well posting a record of 3-1 W/L with an ERA of 2.45. The problem for Haren and his teammates is the Rockies are playing well and have won twenty of their last twenty-seven when facing right-handed starters. Not only that they are 22-5 W/L their last 27 overall which includes 6-0 W/L at home and 5-0 W/L when installed as a home favorite. Colorado will send Ubaldo Jimenez to the hill with his 6-7 W/L record and ERA of 3.74 overall this season including 4-2 W/L when he takes the bump at home with an ERA of 3.79. Jimenez is only 1-1 W/L over his last three starts but in the last two he has pitched well enough to win just didn’t get the run support he needed. On June 23 he gave up four earned runs on the road at the Angels and lost 4 to 3 then on June 29 he gave up two earned runs at the Dodgers and lost 4 to 2. We expect that to change here today as the Rockies are averaging 5.8 runs per game at home this season with a batting average of .278 and an OBP of .358 while the Diamondbacks are averaging only 4.0 runs per game on the road with a batting average of .222 and an OBP of .294. Arizona has struggled in the role of underdog going 24-53 W/L their last 77 games and 18-40 W/L when installed as a road underdog. Combine these factors and angles with the fact the Diamondbacks are only 17-42 W/L their last 59 road games when facing a team with a winning record and we have a super situation with the Rockies at home over the Diamondbacks. So lay the short price with the host as they cash the winning ticket at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.
Graded Selection: 2* Colorado Rockies 7 Arizona Diamondbacks 3
By Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
We are on a 55-42-4 comp play run the last 101 days.
Underdog play on Detroit today, as Rick Porcello has already handled Minnesota, and Nick Blackburn once this season, and we expect him to turn the trick once again.
Porcello worked 7 innings without allowing an earned run back on May 5th at home in a win over the Twins. On that day, Blackburn was handed the loss, as he allowed 6 runs in just 3 frames of work.
Detroit was on the short side yesterday, but we like them to take the rubber game this afternoon.
The Metrodome is a tough place to play, but Detroit is 12-11 at Minny's park since 2007, and we like them to improve on that mark in this spot.
Porcello is 8-5 for the year, while his counterpart Blackburn has dropped his last pair of starts for the Twins.
Play on the Motown Cats to leave Minnesota with the series win.
1♦ DETROIT
We are on a 55-42-4 comp play run the last 101 days.
Underdog play on Detroit today, as Rick Porcello has already handled Minnesota, and Nick Blackburn once this season, and we expect him to turn the trick once again.
Porcello worked 7 innings without allowing an earned run back on May 5th at home in a win over the Twins. On that day, Blackburn was handed the loss, as he allowed 6 runs in just 3 frames of work.
Detroit was on the short side yesterday, but we like them to take the rubber game this afternoon.
The Metrodome is a tough place to play, but Detroit is 12-11 at Minny's park since 2007, and we like them to improve on that mark in this spot.
Porcello is 8-5 for the year, while his counterpart Blackburn has dropped his last pair of starts for the Twins.
Play on the Motown Cats to leave Minnesota with the series win.
1♦ DETROIT
