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MLB Minnesota Twins +150 2 units
MLB Orioles -105 2 units
MLB Astros/Dodgers Over 8.5 2 units
Mike Rose
AFL 5* DALLAS -11
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Cleveland -1
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MARINERS UNDER
PHILLIES UNDER
Michael Cannon
20 Dime
PISTONS
Take the points with the Pistons tonight in Game 4 of their series with the Magic.
I know, Chauncey Billups is questionable with a hamstring injury, but I love Detroit’s depth and resolve and I expect them to stay within this number whether Billups plays or not.
All season long the Pistons have been giving extra minutes to their bench just so the starters would be fresh down the stretch and through the playoffs. You’re about to see the benefit of such a strategy tonight.
If Billups can’t go, and even if he does I don’t expect him to play more than half the game, rookie Rodney Stuckey will man the point.
Stuckey is 6-foot-5, so he immediately gives the Pistons a size advantage at the point over Orlando’s Jameer Nelson.
I also expect the rest of Detroit’s regulars to pick up the slack for Billups, and since the Pistons play the best team system of anyone in the league that shouldn’t be too difficult a task.
Take the points with the Pistons as they stay within the number tonight.
10 Dime
BRAVES (With James as listed pitcher)
Take the Braves for the road win tonight over the Pirates.
Chuck James will start for Atlanta and he was masterful in two starts against Pittsburgh last season. The left-hander pitched 13 innings without allowing a run in those two starts, and with the Pirates offense struggling a bit right now I expect another gem from him.
The Bucs will start Tom Gorzelanny and he’s had an inconsistent 2008 season to say the least. The left-hander was the Pirates best pitcher last season, but has struggled to post a 2-3 record with a 6.91 ERA. His command has been shaky at best, as evidenced by his 27 walks in 27 1-3 innings.
The Pirates have won four straight, but that streak will end tonight as James shuts them down.
Take Atlanta for the road win.
JeffMoney
Indians Un 8 -120 (pod)
Giants -125
Orioles -105
Larry Ness
9* Cavs GOY
6* Cubs GOW
5* Padres Special
Selective Sports Systems
Blue Jays/Indians Over 8.5 +105 for 4 units
Yankees/Tigers Under 9.5 -110 for 3 units
Black Widow Sports
1* on San Diego Padres -116
Greg Maddux will get his 350th career win tonight as the Padres take card of business against the Rockies Saturday. Maddux has gotten only 4 runs of support in his last 4 starts, but the Padres’ offense will finally open it up tonight against Ubaldo Jimenez to help him out. Jimenez hasn’t won any of his last 3 starts and offers a 7.82 ERA to boot during this putrid run. Greg Maddux has been brilliant at home. In 2 home starts this year, Maddux has a 2.08 ERA on the season. This pitcher’s ballpark in San Diego is ideal for Maddux and his pinpoint location. Maddux has allowed 1 earned run or less in 2 of his last 3 starts against the Rockies. Take San Diego on the Money Line.
Black Magic Sports
1 Unit on Cleveland Indians -126
The night effect has a big impact on the Dustin McGowan and the Blue Jays. Toronto is 9-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. McGowan is 6-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 41-15 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games after having won 3 of their last 4 games over the last 3 seasons. The Indians are finally back on track and we look for this loaded squad to continue their momentum with a win over the Blue Jays tonight at home. Aaron Laffey deserves his first win of the season after finishing with a 2.84 ERA through 2 starts this year, but an 0-2 record to go with his brilliant numbers. The Indians will give him plenty of run support against McGowan tonight. Cash in with Cleveland as the favorite.
Oscarxena Sports
Atlanta/Pittsburgh Over 9 1/2 -1.05 (3 Unit Play)
Tonight's game between the Braves and Pirates have two pitchers left handed pitchers going that so far this year have question marks. Chuck James has been recalled from Triple A to start this game for the Braves and he has been battling a rotator cuff problem but is able to pitch although after the game he is still reporting soreness. Whether he is injured or not his starts in the majors so far this year have not been great as he has posted a 7.62 ERA in 13 innings of work and has allowed 3 home runs in that period and a 1.62 WHIP. Tom Gorzelanny takes the hill for the Pirates and he has been awful at home posting a 7.24 ERA in only 13 2/3 innings and has walked 15 in that period as well with a 1.98 WHIP. The only thing about this game that kept me from making this a 4* or even possibly a 5* was that the HP umpire Charlie Reliford has shown a tendency to go Under this year. I think it still should reach 10 with these two pitchers tonight.
Arizona +1.14 (3 Unit Play)
The second game of this series pits rookie Max Scherzer against Ryan Dempster and should be another good game. I am banking on the fact here that Scherzer will feel more comfortable pitching on the road here today against the Cubs who have still not been hitting the ball all that well. In yesterday's game the Cubs managed only 3 runs and one of them was driven in by their pitcher Ted Lilly so they are still having problems hitting the ball right now. Scherzer is a minor league phenom and must still prove himself up in the big leagues but when you strike out 108 batters in 91 innings pitched in the minor leagues you must respect the kids stuff. Dempster has also been very good this year but his numbers are elevated at Wrigley where he has a 4.30 ERA in 23 innings pitched and his strikeout to walk ratio is not very good at 12 K's to 14 BB's. The stat that solidified this play for me today is that the HP umpire Dana DeMuth is favoring the road teams thus far at a clip of 5-2 and also that Arizona is 6-4 in the last 10 while Chicago is only 3-7 the last 10 with DeMuth behind the plate. Diamondbacks win today.
Dallas +1.93 (3 Unit Play)
I can't shy away from these hockey playoffs and these teams that are getting nearly 2-1 underdog odds. Dallas got into trouble in Game 1 as they took some bad early penalties and after falling behind were unable to catch up against the Red Wings strong defensive front. I have the utmost confidence in this Dallas squad as they have already dispatched the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs thus far and I think they will play an inspired game tonight to try and even up this series. The bottom line is that Turco has been tested in these playoffs while Osgood has pretty much just had to make a key save or two when needed. I think Dallas will get to the Red Wings tonight and steal a win in Detroit and we will cash a big dog here although it might have to go OT to do it.
BEN BURNS
MLB
MARINERS
DRAYS
NATIONALS
PERSONAL FAV GIANTS
TV GOM CUBS
NBA
ANNIHILATOR CELTICS/CAVS OVER
2ND ROUND EAST GOY PISTONS
MONEYLOCKOFTHEDAY
Junior - Red Wings
Digger - Atlanta Braves
SPORTBOOK GURU -- 1ST REPORT
MLB
5 units Philadelphia +108 & 3 units Philadelphia +1.5
3 units Chicago Cubs/Arizona Over 8.5
NBA
3 units Detroit/Orlando Under 188
DR BOB
2* PISTONS
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