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Houston @ San Francisco.
While Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt is beginning to settle down after a poor start, there’s no telling how long San Francisco Giants disappointment Barry Zito’s problems will last.Oswalt looks to win his fourth straight decision for the surging Astros as they face Zito and the Giants tonight in the opener of a four-game series, Astros win-105.
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EARLY MLB RELEASES
CLEVELAND-134 CARMONA
TEXAS UNDER 9
WASHINGTON+146
ST. LOUIS-115
CHIC CUBS-176
HOUSTON-138
Sports Gambling Hotline
Saturday was the first OVER in three games in the Boston-Cleveland series. The total for that game was right around 178, but for tonight's Game Four, they have bumped the total up some 7 points to right around 185.
We feel that is too much of a bump, and are going to play this one UNDER the posted price.
Boston has played UNDER the total in 9 of their last 12 games against the Central Division, while Cleveland has played UNDER the total in 16 of their last 21 home dates.
The Cavs have also been UNDER in 11 of their last 15 games overall.
We look for a return to the slow down, half court games we have seen in Games One, and Two, and for this game to hold UNDER the inflated price.
Play on the LOW.
2* UNDER
Bobby Maxwell
Can we go against the Rays right now? I don't think so. This young, talented team has rattled off nine straight home wins and four straight overall and they are making Tropicana Field a tough place for a visitor to come into.
Today we'll take our chances with Tampa Bay starter Matt Garza (1-1, 4.91 ERA) to get the job done against the Yankees and starter Andy Pettitte (3-3, 3.77). Pitching is contagious and winning baseball is contagious, so expect to see Garza be on top of his game as the other Rays' starters have allowed just eight runs in the last four games, including back-to-back 2-0 wins over the Angels Friday and Saturday.
Tampa Bay has won 13 of their last 18 and Garza was great in his last start on Wednesday in Toronto when he allowed one run on six hits in 6.2 innings. He has allowed more than three eanred runs in a start just once this season.
Pettitte faced the Rays on April 15 and gave up three runs on nine hits in seven innings of a 5-3 win, but on April 5 he allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings of a 6-3 loss. He's had career success against the Rays, but this is a whole different team than he's seen in the past.
The Rays are getting some timely hitting and the pitching has been excellent. They are right in the thick of things in the tough A.L. East and these youngsters might just have what it takes to be in this thing to the end.
Play the home team in this one as the Rays keep it going against Pettitte and the Yankees.
3* TAMPA BAY
Michael Cannon
Yesterday's free play on the Tribe gets rained out, but that doesn't change my mind about this play. This game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader today, so make sure you put your play on Game 1 of the DH, with Burnett and Carmona as listed pitchers!
Cleveland will start Fausto Carmona, and he's 3-1 with a 2.95 ERA on the season. The right-hander has struggled with his command somewhat, but I expect him to turn in a solid performance today.
That's because the Blue Jays have been decimated by injury. They lost Vernon Wells to a broken wrist on Friday after placing infielders David Eckstein and John McDonald on the DL the day before.
Even with those players the Blue Jays were struggling offensively, they're averaging just 2.8 runs per game over their last 23 games.
The Tribe have scored 18 runs over the last two games, so offense hasn't been a problem for them.
Take Cleveland as they grab the win.
2* CLEVELAND
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Detroit @ Dallas
PLAY ON DALLAS +110
Don"t be fooled by the generous line on Detroit here , as the odds makers have made this essentially a pick em game. Dallas wins this one, maybe the only one in this series. Expect Dallas to hit the net tonight, something they failed to do last game. A desperate team returning home for Game 3 is always a quality wager.The last 5 of 6 between these two teams played in Dallas have gone Under the Total, and that is the only way Dallas can win a game in this series, to keep the score down. Expect a great performance from Dallas tonight as they leave it all on the ice tonight!
Karl Garett
The Washington Nationals just suffered a weekend sweep at the hands of the Florida Marlins, and things don't get any easier to start the week in Queens, as the Mets come into this one having won 3 of their last 4 games to improve to 11-6 at Shea Stadium this year.
The Nationals are just 5-12 on the road for the year, and are 0-3 this season at Shea.
Starters Odallis Perez, and Nelson Figueroa are not likely to be around come the later innings, but with the Mets having already beaten Perez back in April, chances are the Metropolitans will be able to repeat against the lefty.
The G-Man will lay the home wood with New York, and look for the Mets to win this one easily.
Take New York in the opener of this long 4-game set.
3* NY METS
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John Fina
Selection: Houston/San Francisco Over 7.5
Today we expect a high-scoring game as the Houston Astros battle with the San Francisco Giants. One reason why we expect a high-scoring game is because both these teams will be sending to the mound starting pitchers who have struggled this season. This says it all... The Houston Astros Starting Pitcher (Roy Oswalt) has a 5.33 ERA this season, while San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher (Barry Zito) has a 6.95 ERA this season. As you can see, both these pitchers have struggled this season. We expect to see another high-scoring game tonight! Take the Houston Astros/San Francisco Giants Over 7.5
GATOR REPORT
MLB Monday Play Over MLB home teams where the total is 8.5 to 10 starting a pitcher who gave up no earned runs in his last outing against an opponent with a starting pitcher whose WHIP <= 1.000 over his last 3 starts
39-12 Over last 5 seasons (76.5%)
PLAY: Seattle / Texas OVER 9
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NY Yankees/Tampa Bay Under 9
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Detroit/Dallas Under 5
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10* Redsox -125
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Yankees -110
Joe Wiz
Seattle -115
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San Diego Padres
Mike Wynn
Cubs
Scott Spreitzer
Twins
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Glen Mcgrew
Indians Gm2
Joe Wiz
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Redwings/ Stars Under
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Astros/Giants Under
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Milw/St Louis Over 8.5
Arthur Ralph
Indians
Huddle Up
NY Mets -145
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NY. YANKEES -120
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SEATTLE
ARMVIN SPORTS
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New York Yankees
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Florida Marlins/Cincinnati Reds Over 9
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Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins
The Red Sox continue to struggle on turf, owning a 1-8 mark following Sunday night's 9-8 loss to the Twins. The two teams wrap up a four game set tonight and Minnesota will be sending out Livan Hernandez, who owns a very strong 7-1 team start record in the underdog role ... this season! Clay Buchholz has not won on the road this year and has an ERA over 7.00 outside of Fenway.
Play on: Minnesota
EZWINNERS EARLY MLB
2 STAR PARLAY (923) ATLANTA (-$145) and (911) HOUSTON (-$138)
(Listing Jurrjens and Oswalt only)
(Risking $200 to win $382)
The selection on Atlanta is game one of a double header.
JB's Computer Picks
New York Yankees - 120
Texas Rangers - 105
Houston Astros - 135
WINNERS EDGE
NBA
Boston Celtics +2 , 2 units
MLB
Atlanta Braves (Gm 1 ) RL +115 , 2 units
Texas Rangers - 105 , 2 units