Jeff Scott Sports
2 UNIT PLAY
ATLANTA -120 over Seattle
This line seems a little off to me and the only reason I can see why it would be so low is the fact that the Braves are off a long road trip, while Seattle had yesterday off. Even if that's the reason, the Mariners are not stable enough mentally to take advantage as they come in having won just 4 of their last 12 games and 14 of their last 51, they have fired a GM and Manager within days of each other and there's talk of getting rid of Sexon in the near future. This team can't be ready to play. They now travel to Atlanta, where the Braves are 25-11 on the year, scoring 5.4 rpg and hitting .296. The Braves don't hit lefty starters all that well (3.6 rpg w/.264 BA), but you don't have to score much when playing the Mariners these days. For the year Seattle has put up just 3.9 rpg overall, 3.8 on the road and 3.3 in interleague play. Also in Seattle's last 12 games they have averaged just 2.6 rpg. Pretty futile and it won't get any better tonight vs Campillo. Jorge comes in with a 2-1 mark as a starter, posting a 2.78 ERA in his 6 starts, including a 1-0 mark with a 3.26 ERA in 4 home starts. His counterpart, Erik Bedard, has been a bust so for for the M's, posting a 4-4 record with a 4.14 ERA, including a 1-4 mark on the road with a 7.40 ERA. The Mariners are 5-22 in their last 27 vs. a team with a losing record and 9-25 in their last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter, while the Braves are 41-14 in their last 55 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 14-6 in their last 20 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Seattle Mariners are a mess right now and I don't see how they can be ready to play this game. Braves win easily.
1 UNIT PLAY Philadelphia/ LA Angels Under 9.5
Louie Mayo
MLB
(5*) Mets +101
(3*) Texas -111
(1*) Milwaukee -140
WNBA
(50*) Washington -11
(50*) Under 146 LA
MadduxSports
Milwaukee -140
Jack Clayton
Rangers
JerseySteveWins
Philadelphia
Insider Sports Report
Texas -115
TONY MATHEWS
Brewers -105
HUDDLE UP
NY Yankees -135
TOTALS 4 U
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE OVER 9
#1 SPORTS
PHILADELPHIA - 110
The SCOUT
Milwaukee -140
RAZOR SHARP
NY METS/COLORADO UNDER
MIKE WYNN
Milwaukee -135
BIG TIME SPORTS
ASTROS/RAYS UNDER 9
THE VEGAS STEAM LINE
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE OVER
MIGHTY QUINN
Mets
Joe Wiz
Tigers
Bob Donahue
Tigers
CAPPERS ACCESS
Cubs
Dodgers
Gamblers Data
Brewers -143
LT's LOCKS
Padres -125
JB's Computer Plays
Chicago Cubs -130
New York Yankees -140
Milwaukee Brewers -140 * * *
Colorado Rockies -120
Best Bet ***
BRANDON LANG
15 Dime - Braves
5 Dime - Rockies
5 Dime - Cubs
Aurthur Ralph
Super Pick: Boston Red Sox
900 Best Bet : CHI CUBS Afternoon
Free play: Colorado Rockies
2-Minute Warning
Rockies
IndianCowboy
Connecticut Sun @ Sacramento Monarchs
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) Over 151.5
I can't wait for this game for several reasons. Irrelevant of the sport, any team that gets embarrassed by another squad looks to get up for that team the next time around- let it be the NBA, College Basketball Conference revenge game, let it even baseball with a team avoiding to get swept or in College Football given a revenge game last year, well much is the same for the Connecticut Sun vs. the Monachs today. Follow me on the logic today - the Sun destroyed this team at home last time around in an ugly 87-64 fashion back in late May. But, Sacramento was going through new coaching and they have turned things around in many respects after all, they have won their last 4 of 6 including 3 straight road victories at New York, at Washington and at Minnesotta - irrelevant of the sport, to win 3 straight road games is extremely tough and shows character. What's key is in those 3 games, they averaged about 76 points on the road and lost a tough fought battle to the Sparks at home. Expect the Sun who got drilled at Phoenix to show up big today and expect the Monarchs to be an active dog as nearly 65% of the public favors the Sun, but I like the home dog and when such a home dog is an active dog, it typically yields the over. I look for this game to hit into the high 150's today and possibly even in the low 160's. The over is 4-1 in the Conn Sun's last 5 ballgames after an ATS Loss meaning they show up after a loss and of course the Monarchs have revenge so they too will show up on that account to send this game likely over the posted total.
PlusLineSports Daily Baseball Selection
Oakland A's -1.5
EZWINNERS EARLY MLB
1 STAR: (954) CHICAGO CUBS (-$128) over Chicago White Sox
(Risking $128 to win $100) (Action)
PAUL LEINER
10* Royals -115
FRANK PATRON
Twins -110
Joey Hannigan Playmakers
Mariners +118
BIG SHOW
Oakland Athletics -185
Kyle Baugues
White Sox +123
David Page
Dodgers -113
The Super SCOUT
White Sox +123
Insider Sports Report
Texas -115
Rocketman
Cleveland @ LA Dodgers
Play On: 1* Cleveland +110
LA Dodgers are 11-25 the past 3 years in inter-league play. Cliff Lee is 10-1 with a 2.55 ERA overall this year, 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA on the road this season and 2-0 his last 3 starts. We'll recommend a small play on Cleveland tonight!
Alex Smart
Toronto Blue Jays @ Pittsburgh Pirates Under 8.0
I expect Matt Halladay the ace of the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff to bounce back this evening against the struggling Pirates , after a rare bad start last time out. Prior to that above mentioned outing he went 5-0 along with a 2.72 ERA in his previous six trips to the hill. Meanwhile, his pitching opponent from the Pirates Zack Duke, has also looked good of late, allowing 2 Ers or less in 3 of his L4 starts. With two capable hurlers on the hill, against two inconsistent offenses, a low scoring tilt looks to be on the agenda. Final notes & Key Trends: Halladay is 1-0 with a 1.13 ERA in one career start against Pittsburgh. Final notes & Key Trends: Under is 6-1 in Halladays last 7 starts on a natural surface. Under is 4-1 in Pirates L5 home games with the total set at 7 to-8.5 . Play UNDER
LT Profits
Philadelphia Phillies -115
The Philadelphia Phillies just lost two out of three here at home vs. the Boston Red Sox, but we still feel that they are the best team in the National League and we look for them to get back on track vs. the Los Angeles Angels tonight.
The two starters for tonight are heading in opposite directions. Phillies starter Adam Eaton gas turned the corner rather suddenly, as he has reeled off five consecutive Quality Starts and allowed three runs or less in six of his last seven starts after starting the season so horribly. Eaton has actually pitched much better at home than on the road all season, as he has a 3.89 ERA and an excellent 1.18 WHIP in his six home starts. He also has the support of a Philadelphia pen that leads the Major Leagues with a 2.57 bullpen ERA.
On the flip side, Angels’ starter Ervin Santana has cooled off considerably after looking so unhittable in the early going. He is coming off of an awful start at home vs. the Atlanta Braves where he was lit up for six earned runs while allowing 11 baserunners in just 5.2 innings. Also, he doesn’t figure to get much support from either a Halos offense that is hitting just .240 as a team vs. right-handed pitchers on the road this year, nor from a bullpen that ranks 22nd in the majors with a 4.23 ERA.
Look for the hot Eaton to contain the struggling Angel offense and for the Philadelphia bullpen to seal the deal late.
Pick: Phillies -115
Detroit Tigers @ San Diego Padres Under 8.5
The San Diego Padres are no strangers to low scoring games, and wile the Detroit Tigers gave been hot offensively lately, we look for the ageless Greg Maddux to keep them in check here and keep this game Under.
Now of course Maddux is not what he once was, but he is still outperforming pitchers that are 20 years younger this season with his 3.31 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 89.2 innings. He would naturally be a lot better than his current 3-5 record is he pitched for a team that could score runs, which the Padres obviously cannot. Furthermore, Maddux has been sensational in seven home starts this year, posting a 1.70 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 42.1 innings! Naturally, he is just 1-0 in those home starts as he has gotten virtually zero support.
Now Eddie Bonine is making just his second Major League start for the Tigers, and he did not pitch well in his debut while allowing six runs and nine hits in 5.1 innings vs. the Dodgers. However, he should improve now that he is less jittery with a start under his belt, and let’s face it, the San Diego offense could make just about any pitcher look good.
Padres’ home games are averaging a combined 7.58 runs per game this season, and we do not see this contest exceeding eight runs either.
Pick: Tigers, Padres Under 8.5
Terron Chapman
Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
Play: Chicago Cubs
Bragging rights in the Windy City will be on the line once again when the Cubbies host the Pale hose this afternoon in the first game of their weekend interleague set. Both teams lead their respective divisions and this is latest that has happened since 2003.
Ted Lilly will take the hill for the Cubs who are glad to be home. The Cubs return home from a six game road trip where they went 2-6 including a sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. But the Cubs have been dominant at home all season going 29-8 at Wrigley field. Lilly is 4-2 at home and the Cubs have won five of Lilly's seven starts at Wrigley.
John Danks will toe the slab for the Sox and the young lefty is 2-1 on the road this season with a 1.72 ERA. He will need to be ultra impressive in his first start at Wrigley against a Cubbies team who has feasted on southpaws at home. The Cubs are hitting .337 at home against lefties and .299 overall. In fact the Cubs are 15-8 against left handed starters this season.
Let's not forget the last time the White Sox took to the road they were swept at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. They are just 17-20 away from US Cellular field and have dropped their last five games as a road pup. They are 0-6 in their last 6 road games and have struggled against left handed pitching this season hitting just .236 away from home and .235 overall. The White Sox are just 1-6 in the last 7 meetings. Play on the Chicago Cubs for 1 unit.