JIM FEIST Bonus Play
(13) CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
(14) DETROIT RED WINGS TAKE "UNDER"
Chicago's defense has been sharp, averaging 2 goals per game allowed on the young season. Both teams have had 4 straight days off before playing this one. The Blackhawks had three power-play goals and Finnish goalie Antti Niemi stopped 23 shots in a 4-0 victory against the Panthers. Can't see the offenses being as sharp after such a long layoff, especially this early in the season. Play the Blackhawks/Red Wings Under the total.
(13) CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
(14) DETROIT RED WINGS TAKE "UNDER"
Chicago's defense has been sharp, averaging 2 goals per game allowed on the young season. Both teams have had 4 straight days off before playing this one. The Blackhawks had three power-play goals and Finnish goalie Antti Niemi stopped 23 shots in a 4-0 victory against the Panthers. Can't see the offenses being as sharp after such a long layoff, especially this early in the season. Play the Blackhawks/Red Wings Under the total.
Jeff Benton Bonus Play
Got screwed out of at least a push with Wednesday's free-play release on the Dodgers-Cardinals UNDER, as L.A. gave up a "meaningless" run in the top of the ninth inning to make the final score 5-3 and push the game over the total of 7. I'll get back on track Thursday by playing Game 2 of the Rockies-Phillies series UNDER the total.
Don’t know if you watched Game 1 of this series yesterday, but the afternoon shadows at Citizens Bank Park definitely worked in favor of the pitchers, especially in the first five innings. And that was with the Phillies’ Cliff Lee (left-hander) and the Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez (right-hander) on the mound. Today, it’s the Phillies’ Cole Hamels (left-hander) and the Rockies’ Aaron Cook (right-hander).
Hamels has a very similar delivery, arm slot and plan of attack as Lee, and while Cook doesn’t throw as hard as Jimenez, his sinker can be downright devastating, especially when hitters struggle to pick up the pitch because of the aforementioned shadows.
As you know, Hamels was a beast last October, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five starts, earning NLCS and World Series MVP trophies for his efforts. And he’s facing a Rockies lineup that looked completely lost against Lee yesterday – not a big surprise considering how much Colorado struggles when it faces left-handed pitching on the road (.209 team average). Meanwhile, even though Cook doesn’t have Hamels’ stuff or playoff pedigree, he was very good in his final two regular-season starts after returning from a month-long stint on the disabled list (he gave up one run and eight hits in 13 innings in shutting down two very good offenses in the Brewers and Cardinals).
The under is 5-2-1 in Colorado’s last eight road games against lefties, 7-3 in its last 10 playoff contests, 5-1-1 in the Phillies’ last seven playoff contests, 12-5-1 in their last 18 home games, 8-2 in Hamels’ last 10 starts overall and 4-1 in his last five at home. Lastly, the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams at Citizens Bank. Play it low.
3? UNDER (BASED ON A 1? TO 10? SCALE)
Got screwed out of at least a push with Wednesday's free-play release on the Dodgers-Cardinals UNDER, as L.A. gave up a "meaningless" run in the top of the ninth inning to make the final score 5-3 and push the game over the total of 7. I'll get back on track Thursday by playing Game 2 of the Rockies-Phillies series UNDER the total.
Don’t know if you watched Game 1 of this series yesterday, but the afternoon shadows at Citizens Bank Park definitely worked in favor of the pitchers, especially in the first five innings. And that was with the Phillies’ Cliff Lee (left-hander) and the Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez (right-hander) on the mound. Today, it’s the Phillies’ Cole Hamels (left-hander) and the Rockies’ Aaron Cook (right-hander).
Hamels has a very similar delivery, arm slot and plan of attack as Lee, and while Cook doesn’t throw as hard as Jimenez, his sinker can be downright devastating, especially when hitters struggle to pick up the pitch because of the aforementioned shadows.
As you know, Hamels was a beast last October, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five starts, earning NLCS and World Series MVP trophies for his efforts. And he’s facing a Rockies lineup that looked completely lost against Lee yesterday – not a big surprise considering how much Colorado struggles when it faces left-handed pitching on the road (.209 team average). Meanwhile, even though Cook doesn’t have Hamels’ stuff or playoff pedigree, he was very good in his final two regular-season starts after returning from a month-long stint on the disabled list (he gave up one run and eight hits in 13 innings in shutting down two very good offenses in the Brewers and Cardinals).
The under is 5-2-1 in Colorado’s last eight road games against lefties, 7-3 in its last 10 playoff contests, 5-1-1 in the Phillies’ last seven playoff contests, 12-5-1 in their last 18 home games, 8-2 in Hamels’ last 10 starts overall and 4-1 in his last five at home. Lastly, the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams at Citizens Bank. Play it low.
3? UNDER (BASED ON A 1? TO 10? SCALE)
Bobby Maxwell Bonus Play
Hit my second straight FREE winner on the diamond as the Phillies pounded out a 5-1 win over the Rockies in Game 1 of their NLDS. Tonight I've got another comp play coming in playoff action as I go with the Dodgers to take Game 2 over the Cardinals in Los Angeles.
Don't know why everybody was so shocked the Dodgers took Game 1 over the Cardinals. Los Angeles had the better record and was quite frankly the best team in baseball the first four months of the season. These guys are talented and even though their pitching staff is average, they play great defense and can get runs on the board.
I'm playing them here in Game 2 as I really like the way the young lefty Clayton Kershaw throws the ball. He posted a 1.83 ERA at home this season, and Saturday he was superb as the Dodgers clinched the N.L. West title with a 5-0 win over the Rockies. Kershaw allowed just three hits over six innings and struck out 10 in the division-winning start.
Kershaw faced these Cardinals on Aug. 18 and gave up just two runs in 3.2 innings of a 3-2 loss. That came off a July 29 start where he threw eight innings of shutout ball in St. Louis.
Adam Wainwright won 19 games this season for the Cardinals but he is just 2-2 with a 3.13 ERA in five career starts against the Dodgers.
Great momentum builder for the Dodgers in Game 1 when they beat Chris Carpenter who had been untouchable all season. Now when they wipe out the No. 2 starter in Wainwright, this series is theirs for the taking.
Play Los Angeles.
2? L.A. DODGERS
Hit my second straight FREE winner on the diamond as the Phillies pounded out a 5-1 win over the Rockies in Game 1 of their NLDS. Tonight I've got another comp play coming in playoff action as I go with the Dodgers to take Game 2 over the Cardinals in Los Angeles.
Don't know why everybody was so shocked the Dodgers took Game 1 over the Cardinals. Los Angeles had the better record and was quite frankly the best team in baseball the first four months of the season. These guys are talented and even though their pitching staff is average, they play great defense and can get runs on the board.
I'm playing them here in Game 2 as I really like the way the young lefty Clayton Kershaw throws the ball. He posted a 1.83 ERA at home this season, and Saturday he was superb as the Dodgers clinched the N.L. West title with a 5-0 win over the Rockies. Kershaw allowed just three hits over six innings and struck out 10 in the division-winning start.
Kershaw faced these Cardinals on Aug. 18 and gave up just two runs in 3.2 innings of a 3-2 loss. That came off a July 29 start where he threw eight innings of shutout ball in St. Louis.
Adam Wainwright won 19 games this season for the Cardinals but he is just 2-2 with a 3.13 ERA in five career starts against the Dodgers.
Great momentum builder for the Dodgers in Game 1 when they beat Chris Carpenter who had been untouchable all season. Now when they wipe out the No. 2 starter in Wainwright, this series is theirs for the taking.
Play Los Angeles.
2? L.A. DODGERS
Stephen Nover Bonus Play
Boston has owned the Angels in the post-season beating them 12 of the past 13 times. Boston has won seven of its last nine road playoff games.
And I'll side with Jon Lester against John Lackey.
Lester has been brilliant in his last 22 starts going 12-3 with a 2.31 ERA. No left-hander struck out more batters (225) than Lester this season. Lester took a line drive just above his knee in his second-to-last start. But he showed he was OK by holding Cleveland to two hits in 6 1/3 innings during his last start.
Lester didn't face the Angels this season. He last went up against them in last year's Division Series and didn't allow an earned run in 14 innings. Lester has a 2.25 ERA in seven post-season appearances.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon hasn't allowed a run in 25 post-season innings over 16 games. The Red Sox hold a huge bullpen edge.
Three of the key Angels have had little success versus Boston this season. Vladimir Guerrero is batting .211 with one extra base hit. Kendry Morales has no homers and 12 strikeouts in 35 at bats and Juan Rivera is batting .194 with one extra base hit.
Lackey was 6-5 with a 3.86 ERA when pitching at Angel Stadium. He is 3-7 with a 5.25 ERA in 14 career regular season starts against Boston. In three career playoff appearances versus the Red Sox, Lackey is 0-2 with a 3.66 ERA.
The Angels are 3-14 the past 17 times they've met Boston with Lackey as their starting pitcher.
2? BOSTON RED SOX
Boston has owned the Angels in the post-season beating them 12 of the past 13 times. Boston has won seven of its last nine road playoff games.
And I'll side with Jon Lester against John Lackey.
Lester has been brilliant in his last 22 starts going 12-3 with a 2.31 ERA. No left-hander struck out more batters (225) than Lester this season. Lester took a line drive just above his knee in his second-to-last start. But he showed he was OK by holding Cleveland to two hits in 6 1/3 innings during his last start.
Lester didn't face the Angels this season. He last went up against them in last year's Division Series and didn't allow an earned run in 14 innings. Lester has a 2.25 ERA in seven post-season appearances.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon hasn't allowed a run in 25 post-season innings over 16 games. The Red Sox hold a huge bullpen edge.
Three of the key Angels have had little success versus Boston this season. Vladimir Guerrero is batting .211 with one extra base hit. Kendry Morales has no homers and 12 strikeouts in 35 at bats and Juan Rivera is batting .194 with one extra base hit.
Lackey was 6-5 with a 3.86 ERA when pitching at Angel Stadium. He is 3-7 with a 5.25 ERA in 14 career regular season starts against Boston. In three career playoff appearances versus the Red Sox, Lackey is 0-2 with a 3.66 ERA.
The Angels are 3-14 the past 17 times they've met Boston with Lackey as their starting pitcher.
2? BOSTON RED SOX
Karl Garrett Bonus Play
On a 3-1 Bonus Play run the last 4 days.
For Thursday night, the G-Man has a feeling on this Angels team. I know all about how Boston has had their number during the postseason, and how the Angels are just 1-10 their last 11 playoff games, but I cannot overlook the Halos body of work this regular season.
LA did finish the season at 17 games over .500 at home this year, while Boston made the postseason at 3 games under .500 on the road for the year.
Not only that, but the Red Sox have struggled in Anaheim during the regular season, as the Sox are just 3-9 their last 12 at the Big "A" since 2007.
Lester will take on Lackey in this one, and if you ask the G-Man, it just seems like high-time the Angels are able to breakthrough against their postseason nemesis these past few years.
I am taking the Angels to open with a much-needed win over the Red Sox.
2? LA ANGELS
On a 3-1 Bonus Play run the last 4 days.
For Thursday night, the G-Man has a feeling on this Angels team. I know all about how Boston has had their number during the postseason, and how the Angels are just 1-10 their last 11 playoff games, but I cannot overlook the Halos body of work this regular season.
LA did finish the season at 17 games over .500 at home this year, while Boston made the postseason at 3 games under .500 on the road for the year.
Not only that, but the Red Sox have struggled in Anaheim during the regular season, as the Sox are just 3-9 their last 12 at the Big "A" since 2007.
Lester will take on Lackey in this one, and if you ask the G-Man, it just seems like high-time the Angels are able to breakthrough against their postseason nemesis these past few years.
I am taking the Angels to open with a much-needed win over the Red Sox.
2? LA ANGELS
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Our Bonus Play run stands at 42-30-4 the last 76 days.
ALDS tonight, and while Boston has been able to beat Los Angeles come this time of year the past few seasons, we think the value tonight rests with the home team Angels.
LA did go 49-32 at home this season, including taking 4 of 6 from the Red Sox, while Boston was actually below .500 on the road this regular season at 39-42.
The Angels have been able to win 9 of the last 12 regular season series meetings at home versus Boston, so it is not like this team can't beat Boston, they just need to believe they can beat them in October.
John Lackey has won 2 of his last 3 starts against the BoSox, while Jon Lester has allowed 9 runs over his last 8 innings of work against the Halos.
Play on LA tonight.
1? LA ANGELS
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Our Bonus Play run stands at 42-30-4 the last 76 days.
ALDS tonight, and while Boston has been able to beat Los Angeles come this time of year the past few seasons, we think the value tonight rests with the home team Angels.
LA did go 49-32 at home this season, including taking 4 of 6 from the Red Sox, while Boston was actually below .500 on the road this regular season at 39-42.
The Angels have been able to win 9 of the last 12 regular season series meetings at home versus Boston, so it is not like this team can't beat Boston, they just need to believe they can beat them in October.
John Lackey has won 2 of his last 3 starts against the BoSox, while Jon Lester has allowed 9 runs over his last 8 innings of work against the Halos.
Play on LA tonight.
1? LA ANGELS
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