DUNKEL INDEX
MLB
Atlanta at Milwaukee
The Brewers return home after a long 10-day road trip and look to take advantage of Atlanta's 0-3 record on the road when the total is between 8 and 8 1/2. Milwaukee is the underdog pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored straight up by 1.
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120).
Here are all of today's games.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST
Game 951-952: Colorado at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 14.122; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.859
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-170); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-170); Over
Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 14.993; Cubs (Gallagher) 15.551
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+100); N/A
Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 14.744; Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.653
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-140); Over
Game 957-958: Florida at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Miller) 14.510; NY Mets (Santana) 15.602
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-195); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-195); Over
Game 959-960: Atlanta at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hudson) 14.175; Milwaukee (Bush) 14.986
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120); Over
Game 961-962: Houston at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Chacon) 15.941; St. Louis (Looper) 15.566
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+120); Over
Game 963-964: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.509; Arizona (Haren) 15.330
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+120); Under
Game 965-966: Washington at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hill) 14.299; San Diego (Wolf) 15.025
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-140); Over
Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kennedy) 14.570; Baltimore (Burres) 14.994
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Under
Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 14.864; Cleveland (Laffey) 16.172
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-140); Over
Game 971-972: Texas at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Padilla) 15.749; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 15.348
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+130); Over
Game 973-974: Minnesota at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Blackburn) 14.581; Kansas City (Bannister) 14.861
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125); Over
Game 975-976: Toronto at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Burnett) 16.855; Oakland (Smith) 16.223
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Over
Game 977-978: Detroit at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 15.257; LA Angels (Santana) 14.829
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+125); Under
Game 979-980: Boston at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.315; Seattle (Batista) 12.926
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-175); Under
NBA
Today's NBA Picks
LA Lakers at San Antonio
The Spurs look to even up the series and come into Game Four with a 5-1 ATS record in home games where the total is listed between 190 and 194 1/2 points. San Antonio is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 6.
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-4).
Here are all of today's games.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST
Game 715-716: LA Lakers at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.394; San Antonio 133.635
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 188
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 192
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-4); Under
Frank Rosenthal
NBA PLAYOFFS
715 LAKERS+4.5 SB+
OVER 191.5 SB
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
953 DODGERS EVEN SB
956 REDS UNDER 9 SB+
962 CARDS-130 SB
964 DBACKS-155 SB
966 PADRES-130 SB
972 RAYS-150 SB
976 A'S UNDER 7.5 SB+
SportsKingz
PHILLY R/L EV
ANGELS -135
ATLANTA -145
BOSTON R/L -110
ARIZONA -160
Hot Lock Sports
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds -138
The Reds are 7-0 L 7 at home and 8-1 L 9 as a Fav.Its true the Pirates have fared well their L 7 in Cincy going 5-2.They are also off a series win against the Cubs.Cueto is the young phenom but has been banged around a bit of late.We attribute that to Big league initiation sop to speak, he will be just fine.We like the Reds today to take GM 1 here for 3 units!
JOHN FINA
Selection: Detroit/Los Angeles Over 9
Today we expect a high-scoring game as the Detroit Tigers do battle with the Los Angeles Angels. One reason why we expect a high-scoring game is because both teams will be sending to the mound struggling starting pitchers. This says it all... The Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher (Jeremy Bonderman) has a 5.62 ERA in his last 3 starts, while Los Angeles Angels Starting Pitcher (Ervin Santana) has a 6.62 ERA in his last 3 starts. As you can see, both these pitchers have been struggling and will most likely give up many runs today. In addition, these teams have a history of scoring many runs when they meet. In fact, the Over is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings between these teams. We expect to see another high-scoring game tonight! Take the Detroit Tigers/Los Angeles Angels Over 9
Jim Feist
FLA Marlins @ NY Mets
Take Under
Shea Stadium is a great pitcher's park. Notice that the Mets average almost 5 runs per game on the road, but 4.5 at home. The Mets are 10th in the NL in runs scored, and a pair of aces take the mound here. Maybe Florida's 22-year old starter Andrew Miller isn't yet an ace, but he's pitching like one: a 0.95 ERA his last three starts. That's why they traded Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis for him. Mets lefty Johan Santana is an ace, the best southpaw in the game. Don't look for a lot of runs, play the Marlins/Mets under the total!
Sports Gambling Hotline
NBA total winner for you tonight, as we are playing the Lakers-Spurs to go UNDER the posted total.
The first three games in this series have all stayed UNDER the total, as have 7 of the last 9 dating back to 2007.
It just seems the points have been very hard to come by on the losing end, as the loser in the first three contests has not topped 85 points. If that trend continues, it will be very hard for this game to head OVER the total.
8 of the last 9 series meetings in San Antonio have played LOW, and we like this one to stay LOW as well.
Play the UNDER.
2* UNDER
Dave Cokin
MIN Twins @ KC Royals
Take MIN Twins
Nick Blackburn was rated the top minor league prospect in the Twins organization this season by Baseball America and he's done pretty well in his rookie campaign. The Twins are hanging tough in the AL Central thanks to their solid starting pitching from the kids they've called up. The Royals are heading toward another last place season. They just can't hit a lick, and that puts inordinate pressure on their hurlers. Brian Bannister has not been sharp of late and remains winless in night games for the season. I'll go for the price and back Blackburn and the Twins.
Tony Mathews
Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners
Selection: Boston Red Sox -1.5 Runs
Explanation: We will side with the Boston Red Sox -1.5 Runs as they face-off against the Seattle Mariners in Tuesday's MLB contest.
The Boston Red Sox will use starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. Daisuke Matsuzaka has pitched well this season. In fact, Daisuke Matsuzaka is a Perfect 8-0 with a 2.40 ERA on the season. In addition, Daisuke Matsuzaka has a 2.33 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Daisuke Matsuzaka pitching another great game today.
The Seattle Mariners will use starting pitcher Miguel Batista. Miguel Batista has struggled this season. In fact, Miguel Batista is 3-6 with a 6.47 ERA on the season. In addition, Miguel Batista has a 8.56 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Miguel Batista pitching another bad game today.
The bottom line, we see the Boston Red Sox getting a blowout win tonight!
Take the Boston Red Sox -1.5 Runs!
Brian Marshall
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians
Plays On: Cleveland Indians -140
Game Analyses: We see the Cleveland Indians beating the Chicago White Sox in Tuesday's MLB game.
The Chicago White Sox will be lead by starting pitcher Mark Buehrle. Mark Buehrle has struggled this season which is shown by his 4.82 ERA on season. To say the least, we see Mark Buehrle giving up many runs today.
The Cleveland Indians will be lead by starting pitcher Aaron Laffey. Aaron Laffey is having a great season which is shown by his 1.60 ERA on the season. In addition, Aaron Laffey has a 0.86 ERA in his last 3 starts. It's clear Aaron Laffey will pitch another great game today.
Take the Cleveland Indians
Alex Smart
Arizona Diamondbacks -147
The Arizona DBacks have played their best baseball at home this season, winning 6 of their L/7 and 19 of 27 overall. Tonight they look to continue that success against a San Francisco Giants team that they have owned here at Chase Field , recording 4 straight wins and 11 of 13. The Diamondbacks are also 4-1 against the Giants this season and have won 14 of the last 20 overall confrontations. Considering the DBacks current domination in this series, and the DBacks positive home field advantage in 2008 , I like their chances of bringing us home some dough. Final notes & Key Trends: Arizona starter Dan Haren, is a perfect 5-0 at home this season along with a stingy 2.27 ERA in 6 starts. Play on Arizona
LT Profits
Chicago White Sox +135
The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians continue to go in totally opposite direction after the White Sox took the series opener here last night, and Chicago merits a play as a nice-sized dog.
Last night’s victory brings the Sox to 10-2 in their last 12 games. The sometimes erratic Mark Buehrle has been very sharp while winning two games during this hot streak, allowing a total of two runs and nine hits in 13.2 innings. The last outing was against these Indiana, whom Buehrle limited to one and on only two hits in seven frames. The White Sox have also had a steady bullpen that now ranks sixth in the Major Leagues with a 3.14 pen ERA, so if Buehrle reverts to the bad form he is sometimes prone to, at least Chicago is a still a Bullpen System play.
Now Cleveland’s Aaron Laffey lost that last start to Buehrle, and yes we usually like to go with the pitcher that lost the first meeting when there is a pitching rematch in consecutive starts. However, it is very hard to like the Indians right now considering that they are hitting a woeful .232 as a team overall and a disgusting .210 vs. left-handed pitching over the last 10 games. As talented as Laffey seems to be with his 1.60 ERA in five starts, he still can’t win 0-0.
We will go with the hotter ad better hitting team at this nice price.
Pick: White Sox +135
Toronto Blue Jays -105
A.J. Burnett is in one of his hot streaks right now, and he gives the Toronto Blue Jay the edge over the Oakland Athletics tonight.
Burnett has been puzzling scouts for years, as he seems to have Cy Young stuff at times yet always seems to underachieve. Well, he has now recorded three consecutive Quality Starts, and he is blowing people away lately, with 31 strikeouts in 26 innings over his last four outings. He also pitched very well in his only career outing here in Oakland last season, allowing one run and just four hits with nine strikeouts in seven innings. If he is in need of assistance, he has he support of a Toronto bullpen that leads the American League with a 2.88 pen ERA.
Now we are high on Oakland’s Greg Smith, but he has tailed off lately after an excellent start. In fact, he is 0-3 in his last three appearances with a 4.48 ERA and a very high 1.53 WHIP. Smith is also catching a Toronto lineup that is starting to heat up after being dormant for most of the season, as the Jays are batting .284 as a team the last 10 games.
Both teams are carrying winning streaks into this series, with the Blue Jays having won five in a row and Oakland winning four straight, but we look for Toronto to keep their streak going behind Burnett and that fine bullpen.
Pick: Blue Jays -105
MATT FARGO
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals
PICK: Minnesota Twins
REASON FOR PICK: Kansas City is playing some of the worst baseball in the league right now as it has dropped eight in a row which is the league’s longest active losing skid. The Royals were just a game under .500 but now they possess the third worst record in baseball. Hitting has been horrendous as they are batting just .230 over their last 10 games. Even worse has been the pitching as Kansas City has allowed six runs or more in eight of its last 11 games.
The Twins meanwhile continue to hang around in the American League Central despite what was to be a rebuilding season. They are 25-25 and trail the White Sox by three games in the division. Minnesota took two of three in Detroit in the first series of this roadtrip so there is momentum heading into this one. The Twins have been division killers of late, winning 10 of their last 13 within the Central and they have taken four of six from Kansas City to start the season.
The Royals send Brian Bannister to the hill who started strong but has had his share of rough outings of late. He has allowed five runs or more in four of his last five starts, posting a 7.67 ERA over that span. His track record against the Twins is near spotless but the recent form is a big problem now. He has allowed six home runs over this five-game stretch as well. This comes after giving up just one long ball in his first five outings and 15 all of last season.
Nick Blackburn counters for Minnesota and he has been just the opposite as four of his last five starts have been quality outing. His ERA over those five starts is 3.66 and this is his first ever start against the Royals which is a big advantage for the pitcher. As is the fact that Kansas City has scored three runs or fewer in seven of its last eight games including a combined total of four runs in its most recent four-game series against Toronto. Play Minnesota Twins 1.5 Units
Ferrall
AL FREE B's FOR TUES:
OAKLAND -110 on ML over Toronto--The Jays have won 5 straight and the A's have won 4 straight. Something's got to give ! The A's have even swept the jays in Toronto this yr. This one is in Oakland however, so I'm on the A's. They are 16-11 at home this season and the Jays are 13-13 on the road. TAKE THE OVER 7.5 RUNS
Angels -130 on ML over Tigers--Santana looks for his 7th win against the miserable Bonderman, who gets lit up every time he pitches. TAKE THE OVER 9.5 RUNS
BOSTON -180 on ML over Seattle--Dice K isn't losing to this lineup. He's a perfect 8-0 and he'll work over the M's, who've lost 7 straight and suck ass !
NL FREE B's FOR TUES
Brewers +120 on ML over Braves--The Brew crew upset the Braves and Hudson here. Atlanta is 6-16 on the road--end of story. Atlanta just finished a homestand winning 8 of 11.
ARIZONA -160 on ML over Giants--The D'Backs have won 11 of last 13 at home vs SF, and four straight overall against them at Chase Field. In total games played against the Giants, the D'Backs are 14 of 20 and 4-1 vs them this year already.
PADRES -135 on ML over Nationals--The Nats don't score runs and are hitting .233 as a team. They'll face Wolf tonight and three straight lefty's in this series. Wolf is 2-1 at home and teams hit .188 against him at Petco. He's 9-4 in 18 starts vs Nationals. Washington is 9-15 on the road
KARL GARRETT
30 DIMER - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
This Lakers-Spurs series has the feel that the last Spurs series had in which the Spurs lost their first 2 games at New Orleans, but came home to rally for a pair of wins and covers on their home floor.
Stick with the home cooking again tonight, as the home team has won the last 7 series meetings, with the Spurs going 5-2 against the spread.
The Spurs looked like a completely different team on Sunday, as their big three of Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan combined for 72 points. If they can get similar production tonight, that will free up the rest of the guys to knock down their perimieter shots, and life will be good once again for the defending champs.
Look for Odom, and Fisher to struggle once again, and for the Spurs to head back to LA-LA-land all even at 2 games each.
10 DIMER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (-1 1/2-RUNS) Haren & Lincecum listed
The D-Backs had a rocky road trip, as they lost all 3 at Florida, and split 4 with the Braves. Look for the snakes to enjoy being back at home, and come through with some big offense tonight.
Tim Lincecum has been tough at 5-1, but lately he has been prone to the big inning, and with Arizona 19-8 at home this year, I can see the Diamondbacks pulling away in the later innings in this one.
Arizona is 4-1 this year versus San Francisco, and 9-2 at home against the Giants since last season.
Run Line play on Arizona in this one.
Take the Diamondbacks -1 1/2 runs.
10 DIMER - TEXAS RANGERS (Padilla over Sonnanstine)
The Rays are for real, but the Rangers aren't bad, and if you are going to beat Tampa, the time to get them is when Andy Sonnanstine is on the mound, as Sonnanstine may be 6-2 this year, but his ERA os over 5.
Vincente Padilla is 4-1 on the road this year, and 6-2 for the year with a 3.33 ERA.
Texas has won 4 of their last 6 games, and I like them plus the take back to cool off the surging Rays in this one.
Take Texas.