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8* EARLY PITCH BEST BET BLOWOUT
(905) MINNESOTA (SLOWEY) at (906) ST LOUIS (WELLEMEYER) 12:10 PM
Kevin Slowey left Friday's game after the sixth inning with tightness in his ribs. All reports, however, have Slowey felling fine with eight days between starts. Slowey threw a bullpen session Thursday and pronounced himself perfectly fit. The Twins right-hander has put a string of quality starts together that deserve recognition. He's easily the ace of a good Twins staff and he's done it a big differently than his career peripherals would have projected. Slowey hadn't walked more than two in any start this year, but tied a career high with four walks Friday against Houston while pitching through a stiff right side. His K/BB is still 4.8 with a BB/9 of just 1.5 and on extra days' rest this season, the righty is over-the-top good with a 5-0 record and 2.93 ERA. His despite the four walks in his last outing, his pinpoint control is even getting better, 2007/2008/2009 BB/9’s of 1.5/1.4/1.1, and his K/9 is an acceptable 6.3. As a fly ball pitcher, 47% FB%, he is susceptible to the longball, 12 home runs allowed in 72.2 innings, but his strong command limits the damage and pitching in new Busch fits his style perfectly. Cards starter Todd Wellemeyer has only tossed one quality start in his last nine starts, and while he's been a victim of some bad luck, his velocity is down and his ability to get swings and misses is at a career low. A diluted New York Mets lineup slapped the right-hander for five runs, 10 hits and four walks in a 6-4 victory during his last start at pitcher friendly Citi Field. Wellemeyer was in trouble in almost all of his 5 2/3 innings, and though he often kept the Mets to a minimum — one run here, another there — he never looked comfortable. In his career Wellemeyer has been much better away from Busch, so a start today against a terrific group of left-handed bats makes the Cards starter a valued play-against. Wellemeyer has a near 9.00 ERA against left-handed hitters and 10.00 ERA with runners on base. His 22.50 ERA with runners in scoring position is explained by his drop in velocity and inability to create swings and misses.
The Twins are 16-5 against the money line versus a National League team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last two seasons and 24-9 overall against the money line in an inter-league games. The favorable opening line (Twins -110) offers far too much value to pass up.
Look for a second straight easy victory
by the Twins and their ace today.
The Hammer
PRIVATE INVESTORS CLUB BASEBALL WINNER
Minnesota w/Slowey -115 1:10 EST
Wayne Root
CC -- Minnesota
Millionaire -- Chi Cubs
No Limit -- Arizona
Bob Balfe
Phillies -120 over Blue Jays
Teddy Covers
901 San Francisco +130
920 Houston Over 9.5 -110 - Big Ticket
EZWINNERS
** 3 STAR SELECTION **
Risk/Win: $345 to win $300
(919) Detroit Tigers -$115
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(Line from BetJamaica)
** 2 STAR SELECTION **
Risk/Win: $200 to win $244
(907) Chicago Cubs +$122
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** 1 STAR SELECTION **
Risk/Win: $100 to win $140
(925) San Diego Padres +$140
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Services with the Biggest Losses Friday
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Fantasy Sports Gametime ( 1 - 3 )
1000* Play Florida (+120) over Tampa Bay
(MLB INTER-LEAGUE UNDERDOG GAME OF THE YEAR)
Giants
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Angels
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Fantasy Sports Gametime
100* Play Minnesota (-115) over St. Louis
Minnesota has won 36 of the last 52 inter-league games and they have also won 11 of the last 16 games vs. NL Central Division Opponents. Kevin Slowey has won 6 consecutive games when the total posted is between 9 and 9.5 runs and he has also won 9 of the last 10 inter-league games.
100* Play Chicago White Sox (-140) over Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have lost 4 of the last 5 games and they have also lost 12 of last 14 games as an underdog of +100 or higher. Ryan Dempster has lost 8 of the last 9 road games and he is also 1-2 vs. the Chicago White Sox over his career with an ERA of 6.61. Mark Buehrle has won 20 of the last 23 home games when pitching on a Saturday and he has also won 15 of the last 20 games when working on five or six days of rest.
50* Play Philadelphia (-120) over Toronto
Toronto has lost 8 of the last 12 games vs. NL East Division Opponents and Brad Mills has an ERA of 9.81 in all starts this season. Philadelphia has won 9 of the last 10 road games when the line posted is between -100 to -125 and J.A. Happ is 4-0 in all starts this season with an ERA of 3.47.
50* Play Cleveland (-150) over Cincinnati
Cincinnati has lost 5 of the last 6 games and they have also lost 9 of the last 11 games when playing on a Saturday. Home Bailey has lost 9 consecutive games over the last two seasons and he has an ERA of 12.47 this season in all starts.
WNBA 100* Play Minnesota (+3) over Phoenix
Phoenix has lost 9 of the last 11 games against the spread after having won four or five of the last six games and they have also lost 17 of the last 25 games against the spread after scoring 75 points or more in 3 consecutive games. Minnesota has covered the spread in 12 of the last 15 games when revenging a loss vs. an opponent by 20 points or more and they have also covered the spread in 3 of the last 4 home games when the total posted is greater than 140 points
The Consensus Group
BASEBALL DIAMOND CONSENSUS WINNER
Seattle
Malinksy
6* Angels
5* over Tor/Phil
4* Baltimore R/L
The Millionaires Club
Twins
Rangers
Pirates
Yankee Capper
MLB GUARANTEED GRAND SLAM
MILWAUKEE BREWERS -140
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Premium Picks For The Day
3 () NY Yankees -1.5 (-104)
Professional Plays
3 () Texas -160
RON RAYMOND’S
EARLY MLB BEST BET WINNER!
Pick # 1 Minnesota Twins / St Louis Cardinals Under 9.0 -120