TONY WESTON
Of course we delivered with that easy winner on the Celtics last night and we?re doing it again tonight as we focus on the total of the Magic-Raptors Game 3.
Early totals set for this game have been hovering at about 202 points. That of course is subject to change, but it won?t matter because Toronto and Orlando will blow right past that.
Over their last eight meetings the over is 6-2 and it is also 5-1 over their last six meetings. In that six-game stretch the teams have averaged 211.1 points per game. And in the first two games of their playoff series the teams have averaged 210.5 points per.
These two will put the points up again and hit that over.
Take the over in this one.
3* MAGIC-RAPTORS OVER (1* to 5* Scale)
JEFF BENTON
Here are the final scores of the last three Padres-Giants games this season: 3-2 last night (in 13 innings), 1-0 on April 9 and 3-2 (in 11 innings) on April 8. Hardly a surprise, given the fact these are two of the weakest offenses in the big leagues (both batting around .240 as a team). Well, I don?t see much changing tonight for the hitters, who have to face to of the biggest power arms in the National League in the Giants? Tim Lincecum and the Padres? Chris Young.
Now, while Lincecum has been dynamite this season (3-0, 1.57 ERA), Young has definitely struggled (1-1, 4.57 ERA). However, Young?s struggles have come on the road (8.00 ERA); at home, he?s got a 2.13 ERA, giving up three runs in 12 2/3 innings. That home-road split is hardly shocking, considering Young had a 1.69 ERA in 13 home starts in 2007, compared with a 4.52 ERA in 17 road outings.
And as you might expect, Young has been very good against the Giants in four starts on his home mound (3.04 ERA). Meantime, Lincecum has mowed down the Padres three times in his brief career, posting a 1.66 ERA (with all three games staying under the total).
Finally, when you consider that the under is 8-3 at Petco Park this year, with the Padres scoring a grand total of five runs in their last 48 innings in their own yard, and I?ve got to play this one UNDER.
5* Giants-Padres UNDER the total
(Based on a 1* to 10* rating system)
Karl Garrett
The G-Man needs a little help here...Tonight the Cavaliers are catching around 5-points.
This is a Cleveland team that has been inspired by the trash talk the Wizards laid on them before the series started, and has reeled off a quick two games to none lead. The second meeting producing a 30-point rout.
Now you want to give me the Cavs plus significant points? I am going to have to take those points, as I am not sure that Washington now actually believes they can win this series, let alone win a game!
Dating back to the regular season, Cleveland has captured 4 of the 6 meetings both straight up, and against the math, and of course we all know they swept the Wizards out of last season's playoffs.
Gilbert Arenas is clearly compromised, and none of the Wizards have been stepping their game up. Maybe the shift to their home floor will give them a lift, but to the G-Man it looks like Washington is a beaten bunch, and it looks like Cleveland is on a mission.
I will take the dog.
3* CLEVELAND
Tony Mathews
Matchup: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
Selection: Florida/Atlanta Over 10
Explanation: We expect a high-scoring game as the Florida Marlins face-off against the Atlanta Braves in Thursday's MLB contest.
The Florida Marlins will use starting pitcher Burke Badenhop. Burke Badenhop has struggled so far this season. In fact, Burke Badenhop has a 7.00 ERA on the season. We see Burke Badenhop giving up many runs again today.
The Atlanta Braves will use starting pitcher Chuck James. Chuck James has also struggled so far this season. This is shown by Chuck James having a 7.88 ERA on the season. We see Chuck James also giving up many runs once again today.
The Over is 13-6-1 in the Florida Marlins last 20 games as an underdog, while the Over is 6-2 in Chuck James' last 8 starts as a favorite.
Take the Florida Marlins/Atlanta Braves Over 10
Sports Gambling Hotline
It is hard to argue against playing the OVER in tonight's third game of this Orlando-Toronto series.
Thus far, two games played, two games OVER the total. Both teams have been consistently getting their points, as both have hit triple-digits in both of the previous tilts.
Backtrack the previous series meetings between the teams, and you will find that 5 of the last 6 battles have landed OVER the posted price, and 6 of the last 8 overall have eclipsed the total.
Until we see some evidence that defense will be played, we must side with another high-scoring affair for Game Three of this best of seven showdown.
Too much offense on the court once again.
Play the OVER!
4* OVER
Bobby Maxwell
I know the Yankees get a lot of respect, but I think the bookmakers missed the boat on this one. Chicago will win this one in front of the home fans.
New York starter Philip Hughes (0-3, 8.82 ERA) is on the hill against the White Sox Gavin Floyd (2-0, 1.40). Hughes is probably tired of starting on the road because he's been getting drilled on the highway. In his last three outings, all on the road, he's allowed 15 runs on 21 hits in 10.1 innings of work.
The Orioles were the last team to get to him on Friday when they scored five runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings of an 8-2 win.
Meanwhile Floyd has been a very pleasant surprise for Chicago. In his three starts he's allowed five runs (three earned) on nine hits in 19.1 innings of work. He last pitched a week ago and gave up two runs (both unearned) on two hits in six innings against Baltimore.
New York took the first two games of this series and Chicago will certainly salvage the final game of the set. Play the White Sox in this one.
3* WHITE SOX
CAPPERS ACCESS
Raptors
Rockies
W. Sox
Brian Marshall
Game: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Plays On: St. Louis Cardinals/Pittsburgh Pirates Over 9.5
Game Analyses: Do you love high-scoring baseball games? If yes, you will love Thursday's baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Both these teams will be sending to the mound poor starting pitchers which means we should see a lot of runs scored today.
The St. Louis Cardinals will be lead by starting pitcher Joel Pineiro. Joel Pineiro has pitched terrible so far this season. In fact, Joel Pineiro has a 8.10 ERA on the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be lead by Tom Gorzelanny. Tom Gorzelanny has also pitched terrible so far this season. In fact, Tom Gorzelanny has a 9.35 ERA on the season.
The Over is 7-3 in the St. Louis Cardinals last 10 games as an underdog, while the Over is 14-4 in the Pittsburgh Pirates last 18 games as a favorite.
The Over is a Perfect 3-0 in the last 3 meetings between these teams, and we expect to see another high-scoring game tonight!
St. Louis Cardinals/Pittsburgh Pirates Over 9.5
Alex Smart
Game: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
Prediction: Cincinnati Reds
Reason: Johnny Cueto the Cincinnati Reds starter today is just 1-1 on the season, but has given his team decent performances each time he has gone to the hill , as is evident by having garnered a stable 3.42 ERA in 4 starts. I look for him to have another solid outing today, against a light hitting Astros squad that is owns a .216 BA in road games this year. His pitching opponent from the Astros,will be a Triple A call up , Jack Cassel , to the hill to replace the injured Wandy Rodriguez. Hes been good against lesser competition , but today against what can be an explosive Reds batting order hes in trouble. If he falters he will be backed with a bullpen that has recorded a bloated 5.84 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP. Needless to say, the Reds very much look like the right side this afternoon! Final notes & Key Trends:Houston is is 8-24 L/32 against the money line in road games in day games.
Play on Cincinnati
DUNKEL
NBA
Houston at Utah
After taking the first two games in Houston, the Jazz return home where they were 37-4 SU and 28-12 ATS this season. Utah is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 13. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Game 517-518: Orlando at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.029; Toronto 122.228
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 202
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4); Under
Game 519-520: Cleveland at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 117.451; Washington 120.307
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 5; 190
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5); Over
Game 521-522: Houston at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.708; Utah 133.690
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 13; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8 1/2); Over
MLB
NY Mets at Washington
The Mets stretched their winning streak over the Nats to five last night and look to build on that today behind starter Oliver Perez, who hasn't allowed a run in three of his four starts this season. New York is the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has the Mets favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-140). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Game 901-902: Houston at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Cassel) 15.427; Cincinnati 14.421
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-180); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+170); Under
Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.761; Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.131
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Over
Game 905-906: Chicago Cubs at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.912; Colorado (Cook) 15.296
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-130); 10
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+120); Over
Game 907-908: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Pineiro) 14.390; Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 13.554
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+105); Over
Game 909-910: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.169; Washington (Hill) 13.564
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-140); Under
Game 911-912: Florida at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Badenhop) 14.337; Atlanta (James) 15.618
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-150); 10
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-150); Under
Game 913-914: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.311; San Diego (Young) 14.349
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+130); Under
Game 915-916: Arizona at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Gonzalez) 15.781; LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.899
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+125); Over
Game 917-918: Texas at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Feldman) 13.958; Detroit (Bonderman) 16.162
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 12 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 919-920: LA Angels at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 15.906; Boston (Masterson) 16.551
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 921-922: Minnesota at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Liriano) 14.649; Oakland (Smith) 15.312
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Over
Game 923-924: Toronto at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (McGowan) 14.399; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 14.887
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-120); Under
Game 925-926: Cleveland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Lee) 14.729; Kansas City (Bannister) 13.864
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-125); Under
Game 927-928: NY Yankees at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Hughes) 15.755; White Sox (Floyd) 15.794
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+105); Under
Game 929-930: Baltimore at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Loewen) 15.445; Seattle (Washburn) 15.726
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-155); Under
Game 9331-932: Cleveland at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carmona) 14.988; Kansas City (Tomko) 13.427
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
NHL
Philadelphia at Montreal
The Flyers broke through with two road wins against the Capitals, including the series-clincher in Game Seven. Philadelphia is the underdog pick (+165) tonight against the Canadiens in Game One according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+165). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Game 1-2: Colorado at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.177; Detroit 11.706
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-195); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Under
Game 3-4: Philadelphia at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.904; Montreal 11.207
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+165); Under
EZWINNERS DAY BASEBALL
2 STAR: (905) CHICAGO (+$110) over Colorado
(Listing Marquis and Cook)
(Risking $200 to win $220)
2 STAR: (921) MINNESOTA (+$110) over Oakland
(Listing Liriano only)
(Risking $200 to win $220)
1 STAR: (901) HOUSTON (+$155) over Cincinnati
(Action)
(Risking $100 to win $155)
Tony Karpinski
Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
Play: Total: Over
The over is 14-6-1 in the Astros last 21 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150 as they take on the Reds in Cincinatti tonight. The over is also 7-1 in Chris Sampson's last eight starts as an underdog, and is 9-2 in his last 11 starts overall. The over is 4-0 in Arroyo's last four starts vs. Astros, and is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings in Cincinnati. The over is 17-7-3 in the last 27 meetings and this one will go over as well.
Joel Tyson
Cleveland +5 at WASHINGTON
The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Washington tonight to take on the Washington Wizards. The Cavaliers will be looking to take a commanding three games to none lead in this best of seven series.
The Cavs catch the points tonight, and we will take the points with them, as I see no way that Washington will beat them, much less beat them ATS. Washington has showed in the first two match ups they have no one that can match up to Cleveland superstar LeBron James. James has had his way in the first two games, as he led his team to victory.
The Cavaliers have defeated the Wizards four of the last five times the two have met, with the lone loss coming by a score of 101-99.
Offensively over each of the teams last five games, the Wizards have out averaged the Cavs 96.2 ppg, to 91.6 ppg, but the defensive end as it usually is has been the difference. Cleveland has given up just 84.4 ppg in their last five contests, compared to the Wizards that have allowed 103.
Play the Cavs to get the win and cover here today.
4* CAVALIERS
Insider Sports Report
4* Cleveland (Lee)/Kansas City (Bannister) UNDER 8.5
Range 9 to 8
3* Chicago White Sox (Floyd) -105 over N.Y. Yankees
(Hughes)
Range +115 to -125
3* Houston/Utah (NBA) OVER 181
Range 179.5 to 183
Totals 4U
Indians/ROYALS OVER
Mike Wynn
Kansas City w/Bannister +115
Dark Horse Sports
Minnesota +120
TV HOTLINE
CLEVELAND -125
Insider Sports Report
L.A. Angels +125
PLATINUM PLAYS
Rockets/Utah Jazz Over 181
#1 SPORTS
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
HUDDLE UP
San Francisco/San Diego under 7
ARTHUR RALPH
SAN DIEGO PADRES
MIGHTY QUINN
Yankees
COMPUTER SPORTS
SAN DIEGO-130
Sharp Sports Advisors
CHICAGO CUBS
Vegas Insider Capping
Detroit Tigers
Platinum Sports Investing Club
Chicago White Sox
florida booky busters
Chi Cubs/Colorado Over 10
Templer's Sports Picks
Cincinnati
Joe Wiz
Chicago WS
Seattle
NICK JONES
Toronto Raptors -4
Jack Clayton
Blue Jays
MadduxSports
Houston +8.5
Scott Spreitzer
Giants/ Padres Under
Glen Mcgrew
Cards/Pirates Over
Redzone Sports
Oakland A's
Bob Donahue
Orioles
Lekota Sports
Cleveland/Washington Over 189.5
Angel's Sports Service
St. Louis/Pittsburgh Over 9
BeatYourBookie
Red Wings
Paul Leiner
5* Tigers -175
Gamblers Data
Orlando +4.5
Easy Money Sports
LA DODGERS
Nevada Sharp Shooters
SAN FRANCISCO +130