WUNDERDOG
Toronto at Tampa Bay
Pick: Tampa Bay -150
The Blue Jays have not been able to get anything going on the road where they are just 4-15 over their last 19 games. They have sunk to the bottom of the AL East, and although they have been five games over .500 against RHP, they have not been able to get anything done against the lefties where they stand at 9-17. Today they face a Tampa Bay team that is recovering from a seven-game losing streak by taking the first two in this series, and has Scott Kazmir on the mound looking for the sweep. The Rays have been mighty tough at home producing a 38-14 mark. The rays have also been 6-1 at home when Kazmir gets the ball, and we look for them to add one more to the win column at home in this one.
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8* - Tigers -135
7* - Cubs -140
7* - Phillies Minus 1- (+115)
7* - Mets +110
GINA
Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins
The hot Twins have won seven straight at home and eight of the last 10 against Texas in Minnesota. Look for Minnesota to stifle the highest scoring team in the league and take a three-game sweep of the Rangers this afternoon at the Metrodome. Twins' Scott Baker is 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA in his last five starts.
Minnesota Twins -140
Mr A
Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Dodgers have won six of its last 8 on the road, but have lost eight of their last 11 games against Arizona and four of its last 5 at Chase Field.
Take the Diamondbacks at home with their ace Brandon Webb (13-4, 3.23 ERA), on the hill. The right-hander is 9-3 with a 2.78 ERA in 14 career starts against the Dodgers and has won the last five at home against Los Angeles. The Diamondbacks have won Webb’s last 7 starts versus the Dodgers. Los Angeles' right-hander Derek Lowe (7-8, 3.85), is 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA in his last three starts, but has not been successful in Arizona, 0-3 with a 4.71 ERA in six career starts at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks -145
Ben Burns
#1 NL TOTAL OF THE MONTH *5-0 L5 MLB Totals, 10-1 L11 overall!
Giants and Brewers to finish UNDER the total
BLUE CHIP CFL Total **86% YTD! (Day Game)
Argos and Eskimos to finish UNDER the total
Afternoon Annihilator *5-0 L5 MLB TOTALS (EARLY)
Detroit and Baltimore to finish UNDER the total
Larry Ness
Las Vegas Insider (8-2 run with MLB Insiders / 26-14 L40)
Arz D'backs
Scott Spreitzer
CFL KNOCKOUT GAME OF THE YEAR! *12-1, 92% Run!
Argos minus points over Edmonton
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TIP OF THE DAY
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels
Prediction: Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
Righthander Tim Wakefield will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Wakefield is 6-6 this season with a 3.61 ERA.
It'll be Jon Garland toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Garland is 8-6 with a 4.20 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 9.
The Angels scored four runs in the seventh inning on Saturday, to rally for a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox as +105 underdogs. The game's six runs went UNDER the day's posted over/under (8).
Erick Aybar hit a bases-loaded triple to lead the way for the Angels. Jose Arredondo tossed one out to earn his fourth straight win, and Francisco Rodriguez notched his 39th save.
Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run homer and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Red Sox, who were favored at -115 in that game. Josh Beckett tossed eight innings in the loss, allowing four runs off nine hits.
King Creole
DETROIT TIGERS @ BALTIMORE Orioles
2** BEST BET on: DETROIT TIGERS
To start things off, here's that 21-1 angle that we mentioned in our promo. For some reason, this particular day of the week is VERY favorable for the "Kitty Kats".... while the "Orange Birds" do very poorly. BALTIMORE is already 1-14 on SUNDAYS this season. Meanwhile, the TIGERS are a PERFECT 7-0 in their last 7 SUNDAY games (21-1).
After starting the season in poor form with some hard-luck losses, right-hander JUSTIN VERLANDER of Detroit is in top-notch 'Play ON' form these days. He's gone a PERFECT 5-0 in his last 5 starts dating back to late June. His current K/BB ratio of 18-6 in his last three starts is a complete mismatch over his opponent (Burres only 7-7) this afternoon. In his last 10 starts, Verlander has allowed 3 or less earned runs NINE times.... and 2 or less earned runs in EACH of his last 7 starts (2.54 ERA). He also NEVER lost to Baltimore in his career, going 2-0 since 1996 with an ERA of 2.02. And BOTH Of those starts were on the road in Baltimore.... so his numbers "In the Park" are impeccable. His counterpart is BRIAN BURRES, who has struggled with his control lately (see above K/BB ratio). In his last 8 starts, he's made it to the 6th inning only one time... with a pretty high ERA of 7.65. He actually a WORSE pitcher this year in HOME (6.02 ERA) vs road starts.... and in DAY (5.40 ERA) vs night starts.
Detroit is a very good ROAD FAVORITE. They are 9-1 in their last 10 games as road chalk. They also have top-notch numbers against Southpaws.... going 18-7 vs lefties on the year and 6-1 in their last 7 on the road vs lefties. Verlander has beat up on poor competition in his career, going 28-11 vs losing teams. He's also 9-3 on Sundays... and a PERFECT 6-0 in his last 6 roles as a favorite. Meanwhile, the Orioles (as mentioned above) have had their problems on Sundays (1-14 this year). Also 3-9 in Game Four of a series... 2-7 off a win... 2-6 in their last 8 vs righties... 1-5 in their last 6 HOME DOG roles... and a PERFECT 0-4 in their last 4 vs losing teams.
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100 - Colorado
50 - Tampa Bay
50 - St.Louis
FRANK ROSENTHAL
901 PHILLY-145
903 NYM+120
UNDER 9
914 SAN FRAN-130
UNDER 7.5
916 AZ-140
UNDER 7.5
922 RAYS-140
924 CWS-160
927 TRIBE-130
930 ANGELS-110
Terron Chapman
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
Play: Houston Astros
The Chicago Cubs will send Ryan Dempster to the mound this afternoon to avoid a sweep at the hands of the inconsistent Houston Astros. The problem for the Cubs is, Dempster and his teammates have to get it done on the road, a place where they continue to struggle.
The Cubs are everybody's favorite to represent the National League in the World Series and have been dominant at home. But they have struggled mightily on the road this year with their road record sitting 20-28. They are just 4-11 in their last 15 road games and will send a pitcher to the mound who has yet to earn a road win this season. Ryan Dempster is 0-3 on the road this season with his team going 3-5 in his road starts. In fact he's lost his last three starts against the Astros including a 4-2 defeat at Minute Maid Park earlier this season.
Brandon Backe will get the call for the Astros as they look to complete the sweep. We feel good about Backe toeing the slab this afternoon as he has not allowed an earned run in his last 10 innings pitched. He was solid in his only appearance this season against the Cubs going six innings allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs but was tagged with loss in the 3-2 defeat at Wrigley back on April 6th. The Astros are 6-1 in Backe's last 7 home starts against a team with a winning record. The Cubs are just 2-9 in their last 11 road games against a team with a winning record. The Astros have won four straight in Houston against the Cubs.Play on the Houston Astros for 1 unit.
Stevie Y
Cleveland Indians vs. Seattle Mariners
Play: Over
Play the Over is 5-2-1 in Lee's last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record & Those Mariners have played the over in 3 of their last 4 games. The over is 5-0-1 in Silva's last 4 starts as a home dog. The team's have played the over in 4 of their 5 meetings this season and this one will do the same. 1-11 with a 6.93 ERA since the beginning of May. His .317 opponent batting average for the year ranks among the top 5 worst in the BIGS!!!!!!!!!!
Play the OVER
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20* Cleveland Indians
Marco D'Angelo
BOS vs ANA
Tonight the Red Sox and the Angels battle on ESPN in what just might be a Preview to the ALCS in October. Boston starter Wakefield has been brilliant in his last 3 starts sporting a 2.21 ERA. Expect Wakefield's Knuckleball to frustrate the free swinging Angels in the twilight of a 3:00 start. Boston has a winning percentage of 67% in Day Games the last two Seasons. TAKE BOSTON as MARCO'S UNDERDOG GAME OF THE WEEK and make them a DOUBLE DIME PLAY.