Lenny Del Genio
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Dog Of the year
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Minnesota Vikings
Gold Medal Club
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ST.Louis Rams @ NY.Jets
PLAY: Rams ML 14 K
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Denver @ San Francisco
PLAY: Denver ML 14 K
Winsportsnow
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MLB Parlay Report
Over 8.5 Mets
Angels-150
Redsox-140
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NFL Parlay Report
Vikings-2
Saints-3
Broncos+3
Alatex
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20* Minnesota Vikes
Vegas Sports Experts
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10* Take Denver (+3) over San Francisco (NFL Power Play)
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San Francisco
• 1-4 SU & ATS vs. AFC West Division Opponents in the pre-season
• 1-3 SU & ATS vs. Denver at home in the pre-season
• 0-2 SU & ATS when playing on a Friday in the pre-season the last 2 years
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5* Take Cincinnati (+3) over New Orleans (NFL Extra Play)
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New Orleans
• 4-14 ATS in pre-season home games when the total is between 35 and 38 points
• 6-16 ATS as a home favorite in pre-season
• Allowed an average of 23 points a game on defense in pre-season last year
EZWINNERS
10 STAR SELECTION
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
Play: Detroit Tigers -$118
Zach Grienke is on the mound for KC which keeps this line low. After a great start, Grienke's ERA is 5.50 in his last three starts and he has allowed 9 runs in his last 12 innings pitched. He has been very hittable. The Royals bats most likely won't give him much run support either. Jarrod Washburn is 0-1 this season against KC, losing his start against the Royals when he was with Seattle despite allowing only one run in seven innings. The Tigers will give him enough run support here. The Royals are only 1-11 in their last 12 road games against a left handed starter and only 1-6 in Grienke’s last seven starts.
5 STAR PARLAY SELECTION
#1: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs
#2: New York Yankees @ Seattle Mariners
Play: Chicago Cubs -$260 and (979) New York Yankees -$143
The Pirates are basically a AAA team. Morton has pitched fairly well, but Pittsburgh is only 1-4 in his last five road starts. The Cubbies are 7-0 in games started by Wells against a team with a losing record and the Cubs have won 12 out of 15 against the Pirates in Chicago.
The Yankees are rolling and the Mariners are the lowest scoring team in baseball. The Bombers crush lefties while Seattle really struggles against southpaws with a 2-9 record in their last 11 games against a left handed starter. Pettitte has an ERA of 0.90 in his last three starts.
5 STAR SELECTION
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Play: Los Angeles Dodgers -$108
Dan Haren started out the season great, but now has allowed 5 runs in two straight games. It seems to be a pattern for Haren. For his career Haren has a 3.08 ERA 1.06 WHIP pre All-Star break and a 4.17 ERA and 1.32 WHIP post All-Star break. The batting average against him is also 50 points higher post All-Star break. Haren also doesn't get a lot of run support and most likely won't here against Kershaw. Kershaw is a season or two away from being one of the most dominate pitchers in the league.
3 STAR SELECTION
Houston Astros @ Milwaukee Brewers
Play: Houston Astros -$124
One of my favorite systems is backing the losing team when two teams meet within a seven day span with the same pitching matchup. Gallardo pitched well in the first matchup last Sunday, but was out pitched by Rodriguez and forced to take a loss due to no run support. Wandy's road numbers have really improved this season, but he is still much more dominant pitcher at home where is ERA is 1.92 compared to 3.15 on the road. The Astros are only 1-6 in Rodriguez’s last 7 road starts against the Brewers.
2 STAR SELECTION
San Diego Padres @ St. Louis Cardinals
Play: San Diego Padres +$200
Mat Latos has been great for the Padres and looks like the future ace of their staff. He's pitching with an extra days rest here against the Cardinals whose bats have disappeared in several games this season. Wainwright is a stud as well, but at 2:1 there is a lot of value on San Diego.
2 STAR SELECTION
Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves
Play: Philadelphia Phillies +$120
The Phillies bats are hot and Joe Blanton is pitching well. Blanton is only 1-2 in his last three starts, but his ERA is only 2.91 in those games. Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens is not in great form right now. Jurrjens is 0-1 with an ERA of 5.87 in his last three starts. Nice value in this line.
2 STAR SELECTION
Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays
Play: Toronto Blue Jays +$107
I'll take Doc Halliday as an underdog any day. Shields has been inconsistent for the Rays this season and he has also been a victim of a lack of run support. That shouldn't change here.
Chris Jordan
100♦ MILWAUKEE BREWERS (WITH Gallardo and Rodriguez) - I must be absolutely nuts to take the Brewers in this contest. After all, Wandy Rodriguez, his sixth consecutive decision on Sunday against the Brewers to improve to 11-6 and set a career high for wins. He is 6-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last nine starts and comes in after holding Milwaukee to five hits in seven scoreless innings. He was the National League's Pitcher of the Month for July after posting a 4-0 record and 0.75 ERA, and has held the Brewers to 11 hits and one run in 14 innings this year. So why even bother with this pitching matchup?
Well, on the other side of that Sunday clash was Yovani Gallardo, who has competed in most his starts this season and comes in with a competitive 3.54 ERA on the season. And the fact he’s faced them three times already this season, and this is the first time he’s getting them at home, something tells me the due theory kicks in today. Hey, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits April 24 in his only complete game this season, so it’s not as if he cannot challenge this lineup. He took the tough-luck loss on Sunday, allowing just two runs on six hits, and was simply out-dueled by Rodriguez. This one is about revenge with these two hurlers.
Delving into the numbers of this one, Houston is mired in losing streaks of 2-7 on the road, 4-13 in Milwaukee and 6-13 overall. On the flipside, the Brewers are on winning streaks of 5-1 when Gallardo starts on Fridays and 6-1 against Rodriguez at home. Take the home team.
100♦ TEXAS RANGERS (WITH Millwood and Lester) - Here come the Red Sox, off a somewhat bounce back series that saw them win three of four from Detroit after getting swatted around in the Bronx. But, with this one being in Arlington, I have to side with the Rangers in the series-opener. If this particular game was to take place in Beantown I’d either stay away from it or side with Boston, but not in the Ballpark. And especially not with the Wild Card race heating up between these two.
Boston has one-half game lead on the Rangers for the extra playoff spot, but it also carries a six-game road losing streak into this one after its winless road trip to Tampa Bay and New York last week. And let’s not forget the Crimson Hose lost three straight at Texas from July 20-22. They displayed offensive problems in that series, scoring six total runs against the Rangers; remember last week the Sox suffered through 31 scoreless innings, and now, after last night’s 2-0 loss to the Tigers, they’ve been held scoreless for 12 straight innings.
I’m listing Kevin Millwood, who returned from a 13-day layoff due to a strained glut and allowed just two earned runs over six innings against a red-hot Angels team on Saturday. Though he allowed nine hits, he also struck out five on 101 pitches. He comes in sporting a 6-4 mark and 3.99 ERA over 85-2/3 innings in 14 career starts against the Red Sox. He’s also 27-15 over 343-1/3 innings in 57 career starts at home. Now I know we have our hands full with Jon Lester pitching for Boston, but understand as brilliant as he’s been for the Sox, he is 4-4 with a 3.99 ERA with a suitcase in hand. Take the Rangers in this one.
100♦ S.F. 49ERS - There were a number of factors in making this call, and it was a tough one … especially when I have an acquaintance that plays for Denver and have a sentimental nod for the Broncos at times. But the fact is, my No. 1 intangible in the preseason has everything to do with this game, and that’s coaching. Mike Singletary begins his first full season tonight with this team, and I think his no-nonsense approach will have this team ready to crack helmets immediately. Singletary is not the type of coach that is going to wait ‘til Week 3 of the preseason or Week 1 of the regular season; right down to the last guy expected to make the team and survive the first set of cuts, everyone on this roster will come strong tonight.
Put it this way, Singletary has been running a grueling camp and has had his team in full pads since Day 1; yesterday the 49ers received a rare afternoon off after he canceled a scheduled practice session. This team will be eager to take the field tonight, trust me.
Moving on, the next intangible is the quarterback rotation, and let’s be real: Shaun Hill, Alex Smith, Damon Huard and Nate Davis is a quartet that is much better than the likes of Kyle Orton, Chris Simms and Tom Brandstater (who?!?!?). But forget about that for a moment; let’s talk about Hill, who has faced questions, perhaps unfairly, about whether he can be a legitimate NFL starter who can execute big plays under pressure. One of those critics could very well of been former coach Mike Nolan, who returns to Candlestick Park tonight as Denver's defensive coordinator. If you don’t think Hill is taking his critics to heart, and would love nothing more than to shine against Denver’s defense tonight, you better think again. And when Smith comes in, you can expect to see his best, as he’ll be looking to gain Singletary’s respect in this quarterback competition.
With Denver, the growing pains continue tonight under new coach Josh McDaniels, who’s been received in the Mile High City with mixed reaction. I’m not necessarily sold on this team’s progress just yet, despite what I’m being told … and that is the coach is earning his respect. Tonight might change that perspective. Take the Niners.
Power Play Wins
Indians/Twins Under 9
Rams +3
Colts +1.5
Colts/Vikings Under 35
Bengals/Saints Over 37
49ers -2.5
Fantasy Sports Gametime
50* Play Florida (-165) over Colorado (MLB PLAY)
Florida has won 6 of the last 7 games and they have also won 23 of the last 33 games as a home favorite of -150 or higher. Josh Johnson has won 7 of the last 8 games as a home favorite of -150 or higher and he has also won 16 of the last 22 games when pitching in the 2nd half of the season. Josh Johnson is 11-2 in all starts this season with an ERA of 2.92 and he is also 1-0 vs. Colorado over his career with an ERA of 1.13.
50* Play Cincinnati (-160) over Washington (MLB PLAY)
Washington has lost 15 of the last 18 games when playing on a Friday and they have also lost 26 of the last 31 games as a road underdog of +150 or higher. Washington has lost 32 of the last 42 road games when the total posted is between 8.5 and 10 runs and they have also lost 5 of the last 6 games when batting .290 or better over the last 20 games. Garrett Mock has lost 5 of the last 7 games when the total posted is between 8.5 and 10 runs and he is 1-4 in all starts this season with an ERA of 6.14.
GARY OLSHAN
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ST LOUIS RAMS vs. NY JETS
PICK: UNDER 33.5
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GO UNDER in this matchup between two defensive-minded teams. New Ram mentor Steve Spagnuolo, who was the Giants defensive coordinator before taking over in Saint Louis, is instilling a more physical, aggressive attitutude on the defensive end. And new Jet mentor Rex Ryan is also a fiery defensive-oriented coach. Though there is QB competition in the Big Apple, doubt the Jets rookie QB Sanchez will muster many big plays vs. a rejuvenated Ram defense. Bulger will see extensive action, but coaches say that all four QBs might see action, which mitigates any continuity on the offensive side.
EZWINNERS
3 STAR SELECTION
Houston Astros @ Milwaukee Brewers
Play: Houston Astros -$124One of my favorite systems is backing the losing team when two teams meet within a seven day span with the same pitching matchup. Gallardo pitched well in the first matchup last Sunday, but was out pitched by Rodriguez and forced to take a loss due to no run support. Wandy's road numbers have really improved this season, but he is still much more dominant pitcher at home where is ERA is 1.92 compared to 3.15 on the road. The Astros are only 1-6 in Rodriguez’s last 7 road starts against the Brewers.
Should be Milwaukee Brewers -124
Kelso
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10 units Minn -2
Anthony Redd
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5 Dime Vikings
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5 Dime Vikings-Colts Under
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5 Dime Broncos
Mean Green Profit Machine
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Cubs -1.5
igz1 sports
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NFL
3* St Louis +3.5 -120
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MLB
5* Houston +110 (Rodriquez)
4* San Francisco -110 (Zito)
4* LA Angels -140 (Weaver)