Ben Burns
Houston vs. San Francisco
Pick: Under
Despite yesterday's game finishing above the total, the 'under' remains a profitable 15-7 when the Astros have played on the road this season. That includes a 3-1 mark when they were listed as road underdogs in the +100 to +125 range and also a 3-1 mark when they played on the road with an over/under line of either eight or 8.5. Its true that Backe hasn't pitched well on the road. However, the UNDER is still 3-1 in his four road starts and is now a profitable 8-1-1 in his 10 road starts since 2006. Additionally, Backe has pitched well against the Giants, recording a 2.03 ERA in three career starts.
While he wasn't his best last time out, Cain still has a stellar 2.81 ERA his last four starts. Three of those games fell below the total. That brings the UNDER to 14-6 his last 20 starts, dating back to last July. All things considered, I feel the current number offers solid value. Consider a play on the UNDER.
Bob Akmens
3* ACTION: PITTSBURGH / PHILADELPHIA OVER 5.5
JB
3* Hornets
Will Cover
3* Detroit Pistons -6.5
Big AL
MLB 3* Seattle (GOM)
STEVE BUDIN - 50DIMES
SAN ANTONIO SPURS +4.5 (buy 1/2 point)
Tony Matthews
15 Stars: Orlando Magic +6.5
INDIAN COWBOY
New Orleans Hornets -3 (POD)
Gamblers World
Tip of the Day
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins
Current Line: -115
Over/Under: 5.5
Reason: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be gunning for a playoff victory on Tuesday when they meet at Wachovia Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.
The Penguins defeated Philadelphia 4-2 as a -220 favorite in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday. The six goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, while Marian Hossa and Max Talbot also scored in the win. Marc-Andre Fleury was solid in nets for Pittsburgh with 30 saves.
Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the Flyers, while Martin Biron stopped 34-of-37 shots.
THE FAT JACK
ORLANDO
SPURS
Bob Balfe
NBA
Magic/Pistons Over 186
The Pistons will look to close out the Magic tonight. Orlando has played well in this series, but I do think Detroit will take care of business tonight at home. Look for the Magic to give the Pistons everything they have offensively and look for Detroit to also play well on offense. At the end of the game expect a lot of fouls. Take the over.
Spurs +3.5 over Hornets
The Spurs have found what they needed in the last two games. After Game One and Two I didn't think they had a shot. Now I think they will win the next two games. New Orleans will not feel the pressure to win at home tonight which does not fare well for such a young team. This should be a great matchup. Take the Spurs
Major League Baseball
Indians -120 over A's
Byrd/Duchscherer
Savannah Sports
2 Units on Kansas City -121
1 Unit on Tampa Bay Under 8.5
GOLD SHEET'S LTS
DETROIT -6 1/2
Young Guns Sports
NBA
4* Under 185.5 Detroit
3* Spurs +3.5
MLB
3* Yankees under 8.5
Wayne Root
Chairman- Spurs
Millionaire- Phillies
No Limit- Brewers
Perfect Play- Angels
Teddy June
10* Hornets