Lou Panelli
20* MLB Dodgers -150(100 Dime VEGAS KEY INFO)
10* MLB Boston over 9.5
10* MLB Cleveland +120
10* MLB St Louis over 9.5
10* MLB Phillies over 10
10* MLB Washington +110
IndianCowboy
Game: Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies - Thursday July 9, 2009 8:40 pm
Pick: 4 units (Play of the Day) MONEYLINE: Atlanta Braves +110
4 Unit Play. Take the Atlanta Braves +110 over the Colorado Rockies (Thursday @ 8:40pm est). Let's ride the Braves and Tommy Hanson. Soon, I will write an article about how the Braves are moving up through the arms of two unexpected heroes in Hanson and Jurrjens. Tack on Derek Lowe and Tim Hudson coming back at some point, the Braves have a strong chance for a great stretch run as they are just a few games back of the NL East Division leaderboard. Heck, they moved into third place this week. Hanson is 4-0 with a 2.25 era as the kid thrives on challenges. He comes off a no-decision in Washington where his team fell short 3-5 as he gave up just 1 run in 7 innings and I expect him to pitch just as well today. Yes, it is Coors Field, but in that same token, the Rockies have yet to face Hanson which is an advantage to the pitcher the first go around. After all, such was the advantage when Cook faced the Braves in Atlanta and pitched a complete game 4 hit shutout. I expect the Braves to have success against Cook today as they have seen him for a full nine innings and consequently, will likely jump on his pitches earlier as when two teams face again, the advantage goes to the hitters as compared to the pitchers in the first go around. The Braves are 5-1 as a road underdog of this margin and the Rockies are 3-7 when Cook starts as a favorite.
IndianCowboy
Sport: WNBA Basketball
Game: Los Angeles Sparks @ New York Liberty - Thursday July 9, 2009 7:30 pm
Pick: 4 units (Play of the Day) TOTAL: Under 140.5 (-105)
4 Unit Play. Take Under 140.5 between LA Sparks @ New York Liberty (Thursday @ 7:30pm est). I think we are getting near a groove back in the WNBA. The other play that I was leaning towards is Sacramento today as they are +8.5 dogs at Seattle. Bear in mind that the Monarchs have lost twice to Seattle and are playing better basketball right now including defeating Chicago at home and Minnesota on the road. Heck, with the revenge and the fact they are playing better - and Seattle looking a little shaky lately, they very well could cover and potentially compete for the outright here. But, I just can't go against the Storm at home where they have historically been money. So, we will take the Under in NY today. For starters, NY is the #1 team in the league in holding opponents field goal % to a minimum. Opponents are shooting 38.9% from the field overall and they shoot even less than that in New York. Given that there are only 13 teams in the WNBA and New York is 12th in the league in offense it shows that they play more of a half court game and rely on possession of ball far more. LA is 11th in the league in scoring and dead last in the league in 3 point shooting. So, what you have is the 11th and 12th worst offensive teams in the league - and there only 13 teams in the league in its entirety. Combine that with the fact, NY is the best in the league in field goal percentage, and you should have a drag out defensive tilt here. The Under is 5-1 for the Liberty following a straight up win and the Under is 6-0 for the Sparks against the Eastern Conference.
Malinksy
4* White Sox
3* Phillies
KBHoops
5* Minnesota -102 **POD**
5* Cleveland +111
5* Kansas City +180
5* Washington +106
5* Atlanta +117
5* Florida +100
Prez
9*STL Under 9.5
anyone got street yet? thx
Tom Stryker
3 Units Dodgers Wolf
Dave Busk
3* MIL even STL
3* MIN -110 NYY
Rocketman Sports
5 Unit Plays
Cardinals
Yankees
JACK JONES
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15* St. Louis Cardinals -108
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Take St. Louis over Milwaukee this afternoon as Joel Pineiro continues to pitch well for the Cardinals. Pineiro is just 1-1 in his last 3 starts, but he has a 1.99 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP in those games. Meanwhile, Manny Parra, Milwaukee's starter on Thursday comes into the game with a 7.52 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 13 starts this season, which includes an 0-2 record, 16.67 ERA and 2.82 WHIP in his last 3 starts. St. Louis won the first game of the series while the Brewers took game 2. I expect the Cardinals to finish up this series with a win over a struggling Parra and the Brewers.
Halfbets
Colorado and Atlanta Under 9 runs +110 for 4 units
I thought the opening line was right in this spot at 8.5 but it has been getting some pretty big steam to the Over since last night. The Public is jumping all over the chance in trying to get a 9 total at Coors field. But looking into the pitching matchup with Hanson (4-0 2.25 ERA) vs. Cook (8-3 3.76 ERA). Hanson last 4 games have been very impressive to me giving up 1 run in 24.1 innings pitched. Cook has just been as impressive with 6 quality starts in a row giving up 10 ER in 41 innings pitched. Cook shutout the Braves in Atlanta earlier this season going 9 innings giving up 0 runs and only 4 hits. Both of these teams have been struggling for runs as of late as well with both teams being 8-2 to the Under their last 10 games. Atlanta has struggled against right handed pitching this season only averaging 3.5 runs a game in those games. Colorado numbers are always going to be higher at home due to them playing at Coors field. But without them seeing Hanson before who is mowing down the competition I believe we are getting a good value on two good pitchers today in a good spot for and Under in this game.
JACK JONES
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15* St. Louis Cardinals -108
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Take St. Louis over Milwaukee this afternoon as Joel Pineiro continues to pitch well for the Cardinals. Pineiro is just 1-1 in his last 3 starts, but he has a 1.99 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP in those games. Meanwhile, Manny Parra, Milwaukee's starter on Thursday comes into the game with a 7.52 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 13 starts this season, which includes an 0-2 record, 16.67 ERA and 2.82 WHIP in his last 3 starts. St. Louis won the first game of the series while the Brewers took game 2. I expect the Cardinals to finish up this series with a win over a struggling Parra and the Brewers.
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Jack Jones
15* on Braves/Rockies UNDER 9
This game shapes up to be a great pitcher's duel with Tommy Hanson vs Aaron Cook. Hanson has just 6 starts on the season, but in those games he is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA, including at 0.49 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over his last three starts. Aaron Cook has also enjoyed success as of late, earning a 1.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his last three starts, improving his season ERA to 3.76. The Braves have been terrible on offense against right-handed starters this season, scoring only 3.5 runs per game, and while the Rockies have typically hit well at home this season, I think Hanson helps negate a lot of that production.
15* on Indians/White Sox OVER 10
This one could get ugly with two lefties on the mound facing two teams that hit left-handers very well. The Indians are scoring 5.7 runs per game against lefties this year, with 13 out of 18 match ups going over the total. Chicago also hits lefties well, scoring 5.0 runs per game, and they've been red hot on offense anyway, hitting .295 as a team and scoring 5.3 runs per game over their last 7. The starting pitching in this game is far from great. David Huff goes for the Indians entering the game with a 6.06 season ERA, including a 7.30 ERA on the road. The White Sox throw Clayton Richard, who has a 5.31 ERA at home this season and a 7.71 ERA in his last 3 starts overall. To add to the mix, the Indians have one of the worst bullpens in baseball. As a unit, Cleveland's pen has a 5.88 ERA on the road. Chicago's pen is better than Cleveland's, though no by much. Collectively, the White Sox relief staff is sporting a 4.45 ERA in 42 home games this season. This one should be a slug-fest.
Take the Over.
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Wayne Root
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Chairman - Florida
Millionaire - Houston
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Philadelphia w/Moyer -150