Adam Meyers
4* Rays/B Jays
4* Red Sox/W Sox
3* Royals/Indians
Chris Jordan
200♦ ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RUN LINE
Bob Valentino
30 DIME - MARLINS (with Josh Johnson) on the RUN LINE over Mets (with Mike Pelfrey)
TONY BRUNO WINS
20x TEXAS
Paul Leiner
100* White Sox +130
50* Dodgers -130
25* Over 9.5 KC/Cle
Scott Delaney
10-Dime Marlins -1' Runs (Johnson over Pelfrey) - The Mets have two players left from the opening day lineup that hasn’t made it to the disabled list. And as the news continues to get worse for them, the side distractions of not being able to make the playoffs has to be taking a toll. And in facing Josh Johnson, it only gets worse. The right-hander, who leads the Marlins in wins, ERA and strikeouts, is 6-0 with a 2.05 ERA in eight starts against New York, and that includes a perfect 3-0 mark and 1.63 ERA in four home starts.
He’ll dominate the Mets, and the Fish will win for the eighth time in 10 home games while staying in the hunt behind Colorado for the National League wild card. New York, which has 12 played on the disabled list, has lost six of seven. The Mets are sending Mike Pelfrey to the hill, and that’s another good reason to lay the run line. He’s struggled in 10 road starts, going 4-5 with a lofty 5.93 ERA, while he has an 8.33 ERA in his last three – all of which he’s lost. Pelfrey is 1-5 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts against the Marlins.
Lay the run line and look for a huge blowout win.
KBHoops
5* St. Louis -141 **POD**
Tony George
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Marc Lawrence
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Rocketman
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SF Giants
Lenny Del Genio
Oddsmaker Mismatch - Colorado
TB Rays
Dominic Fazzini
10 Dime -- MARLINS (Johnson) -1 1/2 runs over Mets (Pelfrey)
NOTE: List only Johnson as Florida's starting pitcher
Florida ace Josh Johnson (12-3, 2.99 ERA) struggled in his last outing, giving up four runs and seven hits in just 4 1/3 innings at Houston, but that's not scaring me any heading into his start tonight against the Mets.
The All-Star right-hander is 6-0 with a 2.05 ERA in eight starts against New York, including 3-0 with a 1.63 ERA in four outings in Miami.
Johnson has made 20 quality starts in 25 outings this season, so I expect him to bounce back nicely tonight, especially with the Mets going through a nightmare season.
New York, which has 12 players on the disabled list, will send Mike Pelfrey (9-8, 4.67) to the mound. The right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in six innings Friday in a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia, but he has struggled on the road this year.
Pelfrey is 4-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 10 outings away from home, including going 0-3 with an 8.33 ERA in his last three. He is also just 1-5 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts against the Marlins.
Florida should have no problem in this one, especially if Johnson is back on top of his game. Take the Marlins on the run line.
Indian Cowboy
4 Unit Play.Take Under 10.5 between the LA Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies
Every game is vital for both teams and many teams during this playoff stretch - but in particular, the Rockies as they look to hold off others for the wild card. The Rockies come off another impressive victory as this team refuses to quit despite the odds. I understand that this contest is in Coors, but I expect both pitchers to pitch well today. Josh Fogg gets the start due to the injured Aaron Cook. Fogg has been the long man out of the bullpen but really gets a chance to step up today. For someone who does not get many opportunities to start, I expect he will do well today and not let his team down. Fogg is currently holding opponents to a .186 batting average this year. As the Dodgers look to bounce-back, Wolf will take the mound. And, frankly, they cannot expect a more in sync pitcher right now for them as he is 3-0 with a 1.99era over his last 3 starts. In fact, he has put together 8 of 10 quality starts of late. The Under is 5-0-1 when the Dodgers face a team with a winning record overall of late and the Under is 4-0 for the Rockies when they are home underdogs.
Teddy Covers
Mets/Marlins under
ASA
5* St. Louis
Jack Jones
20* No-Brainer Boston Red Sox -137
Tim Wakefield rarely loses at Fenway Park, in fact, he is 7-0 there this season in 9 starts (the Red Sox are 8-1 overall in those starts). Wakefield hasn't started since July 8th, but I don't anticipate much rust against the White Sox tonight. Boston's offense should thrive against Gavin Floyd, who has struggled on the road this year, going 5-5 in 13 road starts (his team is 5-8 in those starts) with a 5.38 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. The White Sox are still in contention in the AL Central, but the Red Sox have an edge in motivation here as they are trying to keep the Rangers at bay in the Wild Card standings.
15* Texas Rangers +180
The Rangers aren't getting much respect from the odds makers here, but it's hard to pass on them at this price with this pitching match up, even against the team with the best record in baseball. Rangers starter Derek Holland has been on a roll lately, winning each of his last 3 starts while posting a 1.29 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. Any Pettitte is having another well-rounded season for the Yankees, but he has lost each of his last 2 starts against the Rangers, including once this season at Yankee Stadium.
Seabass
100* Steam - SF