DUSTIN HAWKINS
San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Indians UNDER 9
Both these teams had alot of offense yesterday!! They come into the game felling good. Look for both teams to take there cuts as they try to light up the score board like yesterday. San Diego has been having trouble scoring all year and cleveland is in the same boat. The Padres ave. 3.6 runs a game and the Indians ave 4.4 per game. Look for the total to stay under tonight
Jeff Scott
CHISOX -136 over Colorado
The Rockies are 3-13 in their last 16 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5 and 0-5 in Francis' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series, while the White Sox are 12-2 in their last 14 games as a home favorite and 11-3 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. THe Sox have had some recent struggles on the road, but this team has been super of late at home. THe Sox have won 12 of their last 14 at home, including the last 8 in a row and in those last 8 games they have won by an average of 4.5 rpg. For the year the Sox are putting up 5.5 rpg at home, including 8.7 rpg over their last 7 at home, plus they have scored 7.2 rpg in Gavin's home starts. Chicago doesn't hit lefties all that well but they should have some success vs Jeff Francis tonight. Jeff has done better in his last 3 starts posting a 3.00 ERA, but he is still 2-6 with a 5.45 ERA overall, including a 1-2 mark with a 5.05 ERA. The Rockies have had real problems scoring away from home this year as they are putting up just 3.7 rpg away from Coors, including just 2.8 rpg in Jeff's starts, plus they have averaged just 4 rpg vs righty starters overall this year. The Rockies will be facing a tough righty tonight as Gavin Floyd is 7-3 with a 3.10 ERA overall, including a 4-1 mark with a 2.42 ERA at home, with the Sox outscoring their opponents by 4.3 rpg in his home starts. Colorado has gotten back a couple of their walking wounded, but this team is still bad on the road, while the Sox have it rolling at home. Chicago takes this one with ease.
ARIZONA -127 over Kansas City
The Royals are 2-14 in their last 16 games as a road underdog and 3-12 in Greinkes last 15 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150, while the Diamondbacks are 8-1 in Davis' last 9 starts as a home favorite of -110 to -150 and 12-3 in his last 15 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. The Royals won yesterdays game vs the Rangers in comeback fashion, but the fact of the matter is that this team is still a mess. Kansas City comes in losers of 19 of their last 24 games, including losers in 13 of their last 15 on the road. The Royals have been outscored by 2.9 rpg in those last 15 road games. KC averages just 3.8 rpg on the road and 3.5 rpg at night and just 4.1 rpg in Zach's road starts this year. The Royal offense will be up against Doug Davis, who has struggled a bit sice coming off the DL, goisng just 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA in 4 starts. Doug, however, does pitch well at night going 2-1 with a 3.75 ERA, plus since coming back from the DL he has gone good start, bad start, good start, bad start. That means he's due. Even if he falters a bit I believe the offense will pick him up. The D-Back offense has been strong at home, where they score 5.5 rpg and hit .285. Arizona also scores 4.9 rpg at night and vs righties, plus 6.5 rpg in Davis' home starts. Zach Greinke gets the ball for the Royals and after a hot start he has been bad, going 0-3 with a 7.88 ERA in his last 4 starts. Arizona is off a tough road trip, but are now back home where they have been solid all year. The Royals have not been good on the road and are in complete freefall right now. Davis will come up big as the offense scores early and often vs Greinke, giving Arizona an easy win in game 1 of the series.
BRIAN MARSHALL
San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Indians
Play On: San Diego Padres +115
Game Analyses: The San Diego Padres should be able to beat the Cleveland Indians in Friday's MLB game.
The San Diego Padres will be lead by starting pitcher Josh Banks. Josh Banks has pitched very well this season. In fact, Josh Banks has a 0.39 ERA on the season. We see Josh Banks pitching another great game today.
The Cleveland Indians will be lead by starting pitcher Jeremy Sowers. Jeremy Sowers has struggled so far this season. In fact, Jeremy Sowers has a 6.91 ERA on the season. We see Jeremy Sowers pitching another bad game today.
The bottom line, the San Diego Padres should have no problem getting a win today!
Take the San Diego Padres
Scott Delaney
While Joba Chamberlain is improving as a starter, were just going to list the former Yankee Shawn Chacon as he makes his third appearance against the Bombers. He is 0-1 with a 14.54 ERA against them, and come in after being hit hard in back-to-back defeats. He lasted just one inning at Milwaukee on June 1, when he surrendered four earned runs on two hits, and in his most recent start, the Cardinals hit for the cycle in the second inning while scoring seven times.
In case you're not adding, that's 11 earned runs on 12 hits in six innings over his last two starts. The Bombers are 16-5 in their last 21 against the NL Central while the Stros have dropped 11 of their last 14 overall, and seven of their last 10 to the AL East.
5* YANKEES
KARL GARRETT
Atlanta at LA ANGELS -135
Tonight the G-Man will continue to go-against the Braves on the road.
Atlanta lost another road game yesterday at the Cubs, as the Braves' losing streak is now at 6 in a row, and they are just 7-24 overall on the road!
The Angels have won 9 of their last 11, and do lead the AL West as they take to the field tonight at home.
Jon Garland is fresh off a fine 7 inning, 2 run win at Oakland that bumped his mark to 6-3 for the season with a 3.87 ERA.
Jo-Jo Reyes counters with a 2-4 mark, and a closer look shows an 0-2 road record for the season.
The Braves appear to be on track for their 7th straight loss, and their 25th loss in 32 road games this campaign.
Take the Halos.
4* LA ANGELS
CHRIS JORDAN
Florida at TAMPA BAY -135
I?m not going to worry about listing pitchers in this one since I believe Florida will struggle after a tough and rugged series with Philadelphia, but we do have a huge edge with Andy Sonnanstine taking the hill for us tonight.
Coming in off a no-decision Saturday night in Texas after allowing two runs on six hits in five frames, Sonnanstine will certainly be hungry for a win in this Sunshine State battle since he hasn?t had one since May 16 at St. Louis.
A master of deception with the range of pitches he throws from different angles, the right-hander uses his fastball well to set up his other pitches. He?s 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in one career start against the Marlins. Lay the value chalk in this one as Tampa will easily outclass the Fish in this one.
4* DEVIL RAYS
SPORTS GAMBLING HOTLINE
Los Angeles at DETROIT -125
It took a while, but it finally appears the Detroit Tigers have a little bit of a run going, as Jimmy Leyland's club won on a walk-off home yesterday to make it 3 in a row, and 5 of 6 on the plus side.
Into town comes the struggling Dodgers who have won just 3 of their last 9 games, and who send a pitcher to the mound that has not won on the highway this year.
Derek Lowe is 0-3 on the road this year, and his team is just 13-20 on the highway this season.
Armando Galarraga is rolling, winning his last pair of starts to up his season ledger to a fine 5-2.
We say go with Detroit to keep their winning streak alive tonight.
Play on the Tigers.
5* DETROIT
JOHN FINA
Selection: Pittsburgh Pirates +105
Today the Pittsburgh Pirates will be on the road as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. We will side with the Pittsburgh Pirates! One reason why we will side with the Pittsburgh Pirates is because they will be sending to the mound the much better starting pitcher. This says it all... The Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher (Phil Dumatrait) has a 1.80 ERA in his last 3 starts, while Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher (Brian Burres) has a 6.48 ERA in his last 3 starts. As you can see, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have the much better starting pitcher on the mound. In addition, the Baltimore Orioles are known for playing poor baseball in interleague games (when playing at home). In fact, the Baltimore Orioles are 2-9 in their last 11 interleague home games. To say the least, the Pittsburgh Pirates should be able to beat the Baltimore Orioles today. Take the Pittsburgh Pirates!
STEVE JANUS
CINCY REDS
It's a little bit surprising to see the Reds favored over the Red Sox at first glance, but looking a little deeper you might find some trends that make much more reasonable. Boston is 14-20 on the season on the road and they are playing a Cincinnati team that has defended it's home turf very well. The Reds are 19-12 at home and an impressive 12-3 in their last 15 games at Great American Ballpark.
JOHN MARTIN
1 Unit on Arizona Diamondbacks -127
Kansas City is 0-9 against the money line vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season this season. Not only do the Arizona Diamondbacks have great starting pitching, but they also give their starters great run support this season. Arizona is scoring 5.5 runs per game at home this year. Starter Doug Davis is 12-3 against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. Zach Greinke is 10-36 against the money line vs. teams outscoring opponents by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season since 1997. Greinke is no match for Davis and the Diamondbacks Friday. Cash in with Arizona as the favorite.
TONY MATHEWS
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets
Selection: Texas/New York Over 9.5
Explanation: We expect a high-scoring game as the Texas Rangers face-off against the New York Mets in Friday's MLB contest.
The Texas Rangers will use starting pitcher Scott Feldman. Scott Feldman has struggled this entire season. In fact, Scott Feldman has a 7.52 ERA on the season. We see Scott Feldman giving up many runs today.
The New York Mets will use starting pitcher Oliver Perez. Oliver Perez has also struggled this season. In fact, Oliver Perez has a 5.37 ERA on the season. In addition, Oliver Perez has a 9.26 ERA in his last 3 starts. We also see Oliver Perez giving up many runs today.
The Over is 8-1 in the Texas Rangers last 9 games as an underdog, while the Over is 8-2 in the New York Mets last 10 interleague games.
Take the Texas Rangers/New York Mets Over 9.5
Cajun-Sports
Game: Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago White Sox
Prediction: CHICAGO WHITE SOX -135
Grade: ONE-Star (graded 1 to 6 units)
The Chicago White Sox host the Colorado Rockies for an interleague series over the weekend. Chicago is 37-28 on the season averaging 4.7 runs per game while allowing only 3.7. Colorado has a record of 26-39 scoring 4.2 runs per game while allowing 5.2 runs. The Sox will send Gavin Floyd to the hill with his 7-3 record on the year and his 4-1 record at home with a 2.42 ERA. Jeff Francis will take the bump for the Rockies with his 2-6 record on the season and 2-4 with a 5.05 ERA on the highway. Francis is also 0-5 following a quality start in his last outing. Colorado has struggled on the road posting a record of 9-23 this season and 8-21 their last 29 as a road underdog. Interleague play has also been a problem for the Rockies as their record of 17-45 their last 62 interleague contests would indicate. The White Sox on the other hand have found success in a pair of qualifying situations for this game, the first is they are 17-5 their last 22 games when installed as a favorite and a perfect 7-0 when facing the National League West. Our Team and Pitcher Power Index Ratings show the White Sox scoring 6.1 runs and only allowing 2.2 runs. We will lay the chalk with the better team at home; take the White Sox to get the easy win.
SportsAction365
Atlanta/LA Angels OVER 9
NATIONAL SPORTS ADVISORS
San Diego/Cleveland UNDER 9
Todays Picks
Twins +130
MIKE NERI SPORTS
Cleveland -130
The Parlay King
Angels -1.5 +145
PAUL LEINER
10* Orioles -115
DONALD TRAN
Cincnnati Reds -110
Jennifer Barry
Pirates +110
Chad Jordan
NY Yanks/Houston Under 9.5
SHARP SPORTS ADVISORS
NATIONALS
Joey Hannigan Playmakers
New York Mets -140
Hot Lock sports
Padres/Indians Under 9
TRACE ADAMS
NY Yankees
Silver Key Play
WHITE SOX -145
LT Profits
Minnesota Twins +125
The Minnesota Twins are 9-4 in the last 13 head-to-head meetings with their border rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and we look for the underdog Twins to get to David Bush tonight.
Bush has managed to stay in the Milwaukee starting rotation with a few nice efforts here an there, but the bottom line is that he is still just 2-6 with a 5.85 ERA, making the Brewers very vulnerable as favorites here. Bush allowed five earned runs in just four innings in his last start vs. Colorado, and the last time he faced the Twins here in Milwaukee last season, Minnesota reached him for five earned runs in 7.1 innings of a 5-2 Brewers loss.
Now granted, Twins starter Kevin Slowey was also lit up in his last start, but at least he has allowed three runs or less in six of his eight starts this season, and the highly regarded youngster should only get better with more experience. Also, very little separates these teams lately from a batting average standpoint, with the Twins batting .262 as a team over the last 10 games and the Brewers batting .266 over the same span, so that gives the Twins value at a nice dog price.
Look for the Twins’ success in this rivalry to continue for at least one more game.
Pick: Twins +125
Oakland Athletics -120
The oft beleaguered Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants faces his former Oakland Athletics teammates tonight, but he will also get a peak at the future of the Oakland franchise in left-hander Greg Smith.
Smith may be just 3-5 personally, but the A’s are 7-5 in the games that he has started, and he has a very nice 3.74 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 74.2 innings. Now granted, he is off of back-to-back rough outings vs. the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers, but those he was making his third start this season vs. Texas and second vs. the Angels, so those clubs were able to adjust to him.
This is certainly not the case today as Smith is making his first ever appearance vs. San Francisco, which should make him doubly tough tonight. Also, even if he does need some relief, Oakland is still ranked second in the American League with a 3.05 bullpen ERA, trailing only the Chicago White Sox (2.86).
Now Zito appeared to have overcome his early season troubles for a few starts, but they have now resurfaced and he has a nasty 6.46 ERA and a disgusting 2.09 WHIP over his last three starts. He also did not fare well in two starts vs. his former mates last season, as he surrendered 10 earned runs and 23 baserunners in only eight innings, lasting exactly four innings in each start.
With Zito again in poor current form, we look for the Athletics to hit him hard once again, and the San Francisco bullpen has not provided much relief with a 4.12 ERA.
Pick: Athletics -120
DUNKEL
Boston at Cincinnati
Another weekend of interleague play begins with the Reds looking to build on their 4-1 record at home when the line is between -100 and -125 against a Boston team that is just 7-11 on the road when the total is 9 to 9 1/2. Cincinnati is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Reds favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105). Here are all of today's games.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Game 901-902: Philadelphia at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.072; St. Louis (Lohse) 16.667
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Over
Game 903-904: Chicago Cubs at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Gallagher) 14.634; Toronto (Burnett) 15.911
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-135); Under
Game 905-906: San Diego at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Banks) 14.925; Cleveland (Sowers) 16.034
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-135); Under
Game 907-908: LA Dodgers at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Lowe) 15.722; Detroit (Galarraga) 14.491
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+115); Under
Game 909-910: Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Dumatrait) 15.675; Baltimore (Burres) 14.194
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+110); Under
Game 911-912: Florida at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Tucker) 14.386; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 15.884
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Under
Game 913-914: Texas at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Feldman) 13.946; NY Mets (Perez) 15.413
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-150); Over
Game 915-916: Boston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Masterson) 15.231; Cincinnati (Harang) 16.170
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-105); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Over
Game 917-918: Minnesota at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Slowey) 15.116; Milwaukee (Bush) 14.538
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+130); Over
Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Chamberlain) 14.726; Houston (Chacon) 15.025
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+130); Over
Game 921-922: Colorado at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 14.825; White Sox (Floyd) 15.920
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-135); Over
Game 923-924: Kansas City at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 15.312; Arizona (Davis) 13.949
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Under
Game 925-926: Atlanta at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Reyes) 14.992; LA Angels (Garland) 14.798
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+120); Under
Game 927-928: Washington at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hill) 14.325; Seattle (Dickey) 13.963
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Seattle (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+125); Over
Game 929-930: Oakland at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Smith) 16.320; San Francisco (Zito) 14.447
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Under