Jim Feist
MLB Comp Pick for Wednesday June 11, 2014: 8:40 PM EST
MLB (909) ATLANTA BRAVES VS (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
Take: (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
Reason: Your free pick for Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, comes in baseball as Atlanta and the Rockies meet at Coors Field in Colorado. Atlanta comes to town with a terrible offense, 28th in baseball in runs scored, 26th in on base percentage. The Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Ace Julio Teheran goes here, but he's dominant at home while is ERA more than doubles on the road -- and Coors Field is a tough place to pitch! Especially against the Colorado offense, 3rd in baseball in runs scored and on base percentage, tops in batting average and slugging. Colorado is a home dog and the Braves have never seen starter Tyler Matzek, the best Triple-A starting pitcher in the Rockies' minor-league system this year. Grab the home dog; Play the Rockies!
MLB Comp Pick for Wednesday June 11, 2014: 8:40 PM EST
MLB (909) ATLANTA BRAVES VS (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
Take: (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
Reason: Your free pick for Wednesday, June 11th, 2014, comes in baseball as Atlanta and the Rockies meet at Coors Field in Colorado. Atlanta comes to town with a terrible offense, 28th in baseball in runs scored, 26th in on base percentage. The Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Ace Julio Teheran goes here, but he's dominant at home while is ERA more than doubles on the road -- and Coors Field is a tough place to pitch! Especially against the Colorado offense, 3rd in baseball in runs scored and on base percentage, tops in batting average and slugging. Colorado is a home dog and the Braves have never seen starter Tyler Matzek, the best Triple-A starting pitcher in the Rockies' minor-league system this year. Grab the home dog; Play the Rockies!
WNBA
Wednesday, June 11
Trend Report
SEATTLE vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Wednesday, June 11
Trend Report
SEATTLE vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
MLB
Wednesday, June 11
Trend Report
12:37 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
2:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TAMPA BAY
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
8:05 PM
MIAMI vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Texas
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,
Detroit is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
8:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 2-4-1 SU in their last 7 games ,when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
LA Angels are 8-14-1 SU in their last 23 games ,when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels5-0-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
10:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Wednesday, June 11
Trend Report
12:37 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
2:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TAMPA BAY
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
8:05 PM
MIAMI vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Texas
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,
Detroit is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
8:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
10:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA ANGELS
Oakland is 2-4-1 SU in their last 7 games ,when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
LA Angels are 8-14-1 SU in their last 23 games ,when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels5-0-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
10:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
MLB
Wednesday, June 11
Underdogs rule the diamond Tuesday
Tuesday was a great day to be backing underdogs against the runline in major league baseball.
Underdogs went 10-4 against the runline yesterday, a success rate of an impressive 72 percent. Road dogs did most of the heavy lifting going 6-2, while home dogs were a respectable 4-2.
Away dogs have been the best best against the runline in baseball, hitting at over 60 percent, while underdogs in general are hitting at over 63 percent.
Pitchers on the mark as unders come through
Pitchers were on their game Tuesday, as it was one of the better days to pick major league games to go under the run total.
Teams went 5-9 over/under in the majors yesterday, hitting at a mark of almost 65 percent. That is much better than the season average of just over 48 percent.
Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, 15-day DL
Gonzalez underwent surgery to remove a small tumor from his left index finger. He in on the 15-day disabled list and is expected to spend two weeks recovering before resuming baseball activities.
Braves' OF Justin Upton, questionable Wednesday
Upton left Tuesday's game due to a left hamstring strain. He is questionable for Wednesday against the Rockies.
Wednesday, June 11
Underdogs rule the diamond Tuesday
Tuesday was a great day to be backing underdogs against the runline in major league baseball.
Underdogs went 10-4 against the runline yesterday, a success rate of an impressive 72 percent. Road dogs did most of the heavy lifting going 6-2, while home dogs were a respectable 4-2.
Away dogs have been the best best against the runline in baseball, hitting at over 60 percent, while underdogs in general are hitting at over 63 percent.
Pitchers on the mark as unders come through
Pitchers were on their game Tuesday, as it was one of the better days to pick major league games to go under the run total.
Teams went 5-9 over/under in the majors yesterday, hitting at a mark of almost 65 percent. That is much better than the season average of just over 48 percent.
Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, 15-day DL
Gonzalez underwent surgery to remove a small tumor from his left index finger. He in on the 15-day disabled list and is expected to spend two weeks recovering before resuming baseball activities.
Braves' OF Justin Upton, questionable Wednesday
Upton left Tuesday's game due to a left hamstring strain. He is questionable for Wednesday against the Rockies.
NHL
Wednesday, June 11
Crucial line update for Game 4 of Cup Finals
The Los Angeles Kings will have the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup above their heads Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, but books think the New York Rangers will extend the series at least one more game.
The Rangers have held steady as -137 favorites as of Wednesday morning, despite trailing the Kings in the series 3 games to 1. The Rangers opened as -127 favorites and slowly climbed all the way to -140 before settling down at the current number.
Wednesday, June 11
Crucial line update for Game 4 of Cup Finals
The Los Angeles Kings will have the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup above their heads Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, but books think the New York Rangers will extend the series at least one more game.
The Rangers have held steady as -137 favorites as of Wednesday morning, despite trailing the Kings in the series 3 games to 1. The Rangers opened as -127 favorites and slowly climbed all the way to -140 before settling down at the current number.
NHL
Long Sheet
Wednesday, June 11
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LOS ANGELES (61-35-0-10, 132 pts.) at NY RANGERS (57-39-0-9, 123 pts.) - 6/11/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
Long Sheet
Wednesday, June 11
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LOS ANGELES (61-35-0-10, 132 pts.) at NY RANGERS (57-39-0-9, 123 pts.) - 6/11/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
WNBA
Long Sheet
Wednesday, June 11
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SEATTLE (4 - 6) at INDIANA (4 - 4) - 6/11/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Wednesday, June 11
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SEATTLE (4 - 6) at INDIANA (4 - 4) - 6/11/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MLB
Wednesday, June 11
Storms, strong wind expected at several ballparks
There are thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several ballparks Wednesday.
The Baltimore Orioles (-125, 8.5) host the Boston Red Sox, where thunderstorms are expected along with a 58 percent chance of rain. There will also be a 10 mph wind blowing from first to third.
In Pittsburgh, the Pirates (-125, 7.5) host the Chicago Cubs and thunderstorms are expected with a 63 percent chance of rain. A seven mph wind will be blowing in from right field.
There is a 94 percent chance of rain in Philadelphia, where the Phillies (-125, 7) will host the San Diego Padres. There is also a chance of thunderstorms and an eight mph wind wind blowing from first to third.
In Cincinnati, the Reds (-123, 7) host the Los Angeles Dodgers with thunderstorms an a 60 percent chance of rain in the forecast. There will be a seven mph wind blowing in from right field.
Baseball's worst money pitcher on the hill Wednesday
Arizona's Brandon McCarthy takes the hill Wednesday and that has spelled trouble for Diamondbacks bettors.
McCarthy is baseball's worst money pitcher, netting a whopping -$1,024 units so far this season and the team is 2-11 in games he starts. Today he faces the Houston Astros as a +111 underdog.
To make matters worse he is facing Astros' starter Dallas Keuchel, who is third ranked money pitcher at $783 units.
Rays scoreless streak has reached 28 innings
Adam Wainwright threw seven scoreless innings last night. Which is not a big deal as he does that kind of thing a lot. But the bullpen threw two more scoreless innings and the opponent was the Rays and that amounted to the third straight shutout of the apparently doomed team from Tampa Bay. The Rays are the first AL team to be shut out since the Twins did it in 2004.
That, plus the final inning of their loss on Saturday, adds up to 28 consecutive scoreless innings for Tampa Bay, which broke the old franchise record of 26 innings, set in 2002. That Devil Rays team finished 55-106.
They’re currently on pace to go 59-103, so I guess things could be worse.
Wednesday, June 11
Storms, strong wind expected at several ballparks
There are thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several ballparks Wednesday.
The Baltimore Orioles (-125, 8.5) host the Boston Red Sox, where thunderstorms are expected along with a 58 percent chance of rain. There will also be a 10 mph wind blowing from first to third.
In Pittsburgh, the Pirates (-125, 7.5) host the Chicago Cubs and thunderstorms are expected with a 63 percent chance of rain. A seven mph wind will be blowing in from right field.
There is a 94 percent chance of rain in Philadelphia, where the Phillies (-125, 7) will host the San Diego Padres. There is also a chance of thunderstorms and an eight mph wind wind blowing from first to third.
In Cincinnati, the Reds (-123, 7) host the Los Angeles Dodgers with thunderstorms an a 60 percent chance of rain in the forecast. There will be a seven mph wind blowing in from right field.
Baseball's worst money pitcher on the hill Wednesday
Arizona's Brandon McCarthy takes the hill Wednesday and that has spelled trouble for Diamondbacks bettors.
McCarthy is baseball's worst money pitcher, netting a whopping -$1,024 units so far this season and the team is 2-11 in games he starts. Today he faces the Houston Astros as a +111 underdog.
To make matters worse he is facing Astros' starter Dallas Keuchel, who is third ranked money pitcher at $783 units.
Rays scoreless streak has reached 28 innings
Adam Wainwright threw seven scoreless innings last night. Which is not a big deal as he does that kind of thing a lot. But the bullpen threw two more scoreless innings and the opponent was the Rays and that amounted to the third straight shutout of the apparently doomed team from Tampa Bay. The Rays are the first AL team to be shut out since the Twins did it in 2004.
That, plus the final inning of their loss on Saturday, adds up to 28 consecutive scoreless innings for Tampa Bay, which broke the old franchise record of 26 innings, set in 2002. That Devil Rays team finished 55-106.
They’re currently on pace to go 59-103, so I guess things could be worse.
Wunderdog Sports
BELMONT PARK Race #3 at 2:20 PM Eastern
Top pick: #1 (SURFSPUN) (7-2) - Recent maiden winner did so here at this distance on a sloppy surface on May 8th. Much improved lately, gelding by "Hard Spun" has a pair of half-mile breezes since that win and speed/stalker draws the rail.
2nd pick: #2 (Cool Cat Tale) (4-1) - Lightly-raced grey gelding was an easy gate-to-wire maiden winner here running for a $20K tag on May 30th. Claimed that day by trainer Randi Persaud, he brings him back in 13 days and moves him up in class.
3rd pick: #3 (Sideways Vision) (6-1) - He was entered and scratched recently as he returns from an April 18th layoff. New York-bred has talent, is working well, and is a threat with his best.
4th pick: #5 (Patty and Nooche) (3-1) - "Patty" showed nothing in a grass sprint here at this level on May 23rd. It was his first since April 3rd and his connections bring him back quickly and switch him back to the main track.
BELMONT PARK Race #3 at 2:20 PM Eastern
Top pick: #1 (SURFSPUN) (7-2) - Recent maiden winner did so here at this distance on a sloppy surface on May 8th. Much improved lately, gelding by "Hard Spun" has a pair of half-mile breezes since that win and speed/stalker draws the rail.
2nd pick: #2 (Cool Cat Tale) (4-1) - Lightly-raced grey gelding was an easy gate-to-wire maiden winner here running for a $20K tag on May 30th. Claimed that day by trainer Randi Persaud, he brings him back in 13 days and moves him up in class.
3rd pick: #3 (Sideways Vision) (6-1) - He was entered and scratched recently as he returns from an April 18th layoff. New York-bred has talent, is working well, and is a threat with his best.
4th pick: #5 (Patty and Nooche) (3-1) - "Patty" showed nothing in a grass sprint here at this level on May 23rd. It was his first since April 3rd and his connections bring him back quickly and switch him back to the main track.
