Alex Smart
Pittsburgh Pirates -101
The Pittsburgh Pirates most consistent starter Phil Dumatrait (2-2, 3.52 ERA) takes to the hill today to face the Houston Astros. He is surprising the pundits, with some some top notch efforts, as was the case last time out, allowing 2 hits , and a no runs in 7 innings of work. The right hander in two outings at PNC Park in 2008 has garnered a minuscule 0.79 ERA. I expect he will carry the momentum of his last effort into this tilt against a Astros team that is hitting just .244 on the road this season. Houston returns fire with southpaw starter Wandy Rodriguez , who is 0-1 along with a bloated 6.51 ERA in two road starts this season. Note: Rodriguez was 0-2 along with a ugly looking 7.20 ERA in 4 starts against the Pirates last season. Thats not a good omen for his team chances, against Bucks team that has been explosive against lefties during their current camapign , averaging 5.6 RPG, winning 5 of their L/6 vs unorthodox throwers.. Final notes & Key Trends: Pirates are 5-1 in Dumatraits last 6 starts . Play on Pittsburgh
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MLB
Colorado at LA Dodgers
The Rockies look to take advantage of Brad Penny's struggles (0-4, 9.43 ERA over last five starts) and build on their 5-4 record as a road underdog between +100 and +125. Colorado is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockies favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120). Here are all of today's games.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Game 901-902: Cincinnati at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Harang) 16.205; Philadelphia (Eaton) 15.344
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-105); 10
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Over
Game 903-904: Houston at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 14.840; Pittsburgh (Dumatrait) 14.434
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-110); Under
Game 905-906: Florida at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Badenhop) 14.343; Atlanta (Campillo) 15.852
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-160); Over
Game 907-908: St. Louis at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 14.062; Washington (Perez) 14.564
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Under
Game 909-910: Arizona at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Johnson) 16.001; Milwaukee (McClung) 14.753
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-115); Under
Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.282; San Diego (Ledezma) 15.803
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Over
Game 913-914: Colorado at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 14.407; LA Dodgers (Penny) 13.723
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Over
Game 915-916: NY Mets at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Martinez) 15.632; San Francisco (Zito) 14.662
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-140); Under
Game 917-918: Toronto at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 15.213; NY Yankees (Chamberlain) 16.385
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-115); Over
Game 919-920: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 14.556; Boston (Masterson) 15.852
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-120); Under
Game 921-922: Cleveland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Harris) 14.139; Texas (Murray) 15.382
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 12
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 923-924: Baltimore at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Liz) 15.350; Minnesota (Slowey) 14.756
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 925-926: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 15.504; White Sox (Floyd) 14.714
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Under
Game 927-928: Detroit at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Willis) 15.472; Oakland (Eveland) 15.087
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Under
Game 929-930: LA Angels at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 14.550; Seattle (Bedard) 15.621
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-130); Under
WILD BILL
Tampa Bay Rays +115 (5 units)
Florida Marlins +155 (5 units)
Detroit Tigers +120 (5 units)
Laa Angels +125 (5 units)
New York Mets -135 (5 units)
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GIANTS +125
PHILLIES -115
DODGERS -145
ANGELS +105
Chris Jordan
Houston at PITTSBURGH -105
Surprising win for the Bucs last night, as you would have though Adam Wainwright could have kept the Pirates in check. Instead, off a road win at Busch Stadium, Pittsburgh comes into this homestand off a momentum-building comeback win. And believe it or not, but we’re in luck that little known Phil Dumatrait is toeing the rubber, as he’s surprisingly been the most consistent starter on Pittsburgh’s staff.
He rolls in off a quality start – tossing seven innings, giving up two hits, striking out seven and earning no runs – and should be able to stymie the ‘Stros. The southpaw uses the fastball-changeup combo to keep batters off balance, and the fact he has confidence to mess with hitters’ heads at any time during the count, it tells me this kid has found a home.
On the other hand, Wandy Rodriguez hasn’t looked good at all, and has missed his points on the corners recently. I don’t like the fact he’s pitched somewhat out of control, and now faces a team that rocked him good last season. The left-hander was 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA in four games versus Pittsburgh last season, and he’s 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA over eight games lifetime against it. Lay the low chalk with the Pirates, and list the aforementioned pitchers when making your wager.
4* PIRATES
Bobby Maxwell
Tampa Bay +115 at BOSTON
Delivered a FREE winner yet again Monday when the Twins beat the Yankees in Minnesota, improving our FREE play runs to 8-3 the last 11 days. Today we're going with the Rays on the road in Boston against the Red Sox.
Even though the Red Sox have won 10 straight at Fenway Park, this is a confident Tampa Bay squad coming to Boston for this series. They aren't going to get pushed around by the Red Sox and look for the young Rays to score the win in this series opener.
Boston is back in town after a 10-game road trip that saw them lose five of their first six games. They rebounded with a big weekend series against the Orioles and then lost Monday 6-3. Tampa Bay has won 18 of their last 24 games and took three of four against the White Sox over the weekend.
Matt Garza (4-1, 3.78 ERA) is on the hill for Tampa Bay tonight and he's allowed two earned runs or less in five of his last six starts and in his last two starts he held the Orioles scoreless for 7.1 innings and the Rangers to two runs in eight innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
In three career starts against Boston, Garza is 2-0 with a 3.45 ERA. The two victories came at Fenway in the last two seasons.
Rookie Justin Masterson (1-0, 1.46) is on the mound for the Red Sox where he's allowed seven walks and five hits in his 12.1 innings of work.
Let's go with Garza to get the win in Boston tonight. The Red Sox are coming off a long road trip and we like to go against teams returning after a long trip. Play Tampa Bay and grab the plus-money in this one.
3* TAMPA BAY
Tony Mathews
Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners
Selection: Los Angeles Angels +115
Explanation: We will side with the Los Angeles Angels as they face-off against the Seattle Mariners in Tuesday's MLB contest.
The Los Angeles Angels will use starting pitcher Joe Saunders. Joe Saunders has pitched well this season. In fact, Joe Saunders is 8-2 with a 2.76 ERA on the season. We see Joe Saunders pitching another great game today.
The Seattle Mariners will use starting pitcher Erik Bedard. Erik Bedard has been up/down this season. In fact, Erik Bedard has a 4.08 ERA on the season. In addition, Erik Bedard has a 5.12 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Erik Bedard giving up many runs today.
The Los Angeles Angels have proven success against the Seattle Mariners. In fact, the Los Angeles Angels are 25-11 in their last 36 meetings against the Seattle Mariners.
Take the Los Angeles Angels
Brian Marshall
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Plays On: Colorado/Los Angeles Over 8
Game Analyses: Do you love high-scoring games? If yes, you will love Tuesday's MLB game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Colorado Rockies will be lead by starting pitcher Jeff Francis. Jeff Francis has struggled this season. In fact, Jeff Francis has a 6.12 ERA on the season. We see Jeff Francis pitching another bad game today.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be lead by starting pitcher Brad Penny. Brad Penny has also struggled this season. In fact, Brad Penny has a 5.66 ERA on the season. In addition, Brad Penny has a 7.41 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Brad Penny also having another bad game today.
These teams have a history of playing high-scoring games. In fact, the Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings between these teams.
Take the Colorado Rockies/Los Angeles Dodgers Over 8
TONY WESTON
I'm sticking with some National League action as we head out west where the Los Angeles Dodgers will beat the Colorado Rockies.
The Dodgers destroyed the Rockies in Game 1 of their series last night as they beat the visitors 8-2 to hand Colorado its eighth straight loss.
For the season now, the Rockies are 8-23 on the road and have lost 13 straight games on the road. In fact, the last time Colorado won a road game was May 9 when it beat the Padres 4-2 in San Diego.
And even though the Dodgers are only 2-6 their last eight games, they are 5-2 their last seven games at home.
Los Angeles will hand the Rockies another loss. Take the Dodgers at home tonight.
3* DODGERS
JACK JONES
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Pedro Martinez made the start on opening day but hasn't pitched since, so I don't think he's going to be on top of his game right from the start. Barry Zito is still having all kinds of trouble with his control and giving up free passes, but 2-1 since returning to the starting rotation and hasn't given up more than 3 ER during that span. I'll take the home underdog in this one.
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Vegas Experts
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
No team has tumbled down the mountain further than the Colorado Rockies. The defending Senior Circuit champs are 18 games under .500, mired in their worst losing skid in three years, and have lost 13 consecutive road games - a record of futility not seen since the '04 Mariners dropped 15 straight away from home. They've lost all four meetings in LA this season with the Dodgers and six of seven overall this season. Why would any of this change tonight? Brad Penny has owned Colorado in his career.
Play on: LA Dodgers
JIMMY THE MOOSE
Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox
Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays
Reason: Tampa has won 8 of their last 10 games and 19-7 in their last 26 games overall. The Rays are 21-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tampa is 7-1 in their last 8 opening games of a series. Tampa has won 5 of Garza's last 7 starts. Tampa is 4-1 in Garza's last 5 starts vs. division opponents. Boston is 5-6 in their last 11 games. The Red Sox are a powerful offensive team but not having Big Papi in the lineup will hurt. Tampa is playing very well and will win this one. Play on the Tampa Bay Rays +.
Steve Merril
Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox
PICK: Tampa Bay Rays
The Devil Rays remain an underrated squad and they enter tonight’s game with a solid 35-22 record and they are actually 1½ games ahead of the defending world champion Red Sox in the standings.
Tampa Bay presents solid value at an underdog price this evening, especially with a quality starter like Matt Garza on the mound. Garza has a 3.78 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season and he is in excellent current form with a 2-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 0.98 WHIP (walks + hits per innings pitched) in his past two starts.
Garza has also performed well in this career versus the Red Sox with a 3.45 ERA and a perfect 3-0 SU team record.
Play DEVIL RAYS (+).
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Tip of the Day
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
Prediction: Boston Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.The Rays will give the ball to starter Matt Garza in this one. Righthander Garza is 4-1 this season with a 3.78 ERA. Garza's opponent in this one will be JustinMasterson. The Red Sox righthander has a 1.46 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 9.The Rays defeated the White Sox 4-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5). Gabe Gross hit a walk-off solo home run in the tenth inning and had three RBI for Tampa Bay, while Andy Sonnanstine went five 1-3 innings, allowing three runs on 10 hit in a no-decision.Manny Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a homer for Boston in its 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. Baltimore upset Boston as +100 home underdogs as the game pushed the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks.