COBRA 1500
Los Angeles-A (-200)
Boston (-165)
Pittsburgh (+1.5) (-220)
Milwaukee (+1.5) (-170)
Chicago-N (+1.5) (-220)
Minnesota (+1.5) (-210)
New York-N (-187)
Cincinnati (+1.5) (-165)
CHRIS JORDAN
Three nights back it was an extra-inning effort. Two nights ago it was Andy Pettitte and his mound mystique. Last night it was a three-inning attack that eventually spilled over to a blowout win of the Twins.
Tonight, I expect a little of both, as Darrel Rasner might shock some folks with a dominating performance. Winning breeds great play, and I think the current hot streak could very well lead to him pitching a solid game for the Bombers tonight. He'll get the run support, as the team is hitting the ball well for the most part.
Everything is clicking in the Boogie Down, as the countdown continues to the closing of the House That Ruth Built. And as long as this team is winning like it is, there's no reason to believe it can't keep things going.
Lay the value chalk with the Yanks, as they get the best of Minnesota.
3♦ YANKEES
TONY MATHEWS
Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
Selection: Minnesota/New York Over 9.5
The Minnesota Twins will use starting pitcher Kevin Slowey. Kevin Slowey has struggled this season. In fact, Kevin Slowey has a 4.26 ERA on the season. In addition, Kevin Slowey has a 5.30 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Kevin Slowey giving up many runs once again today.
The New York Yankees will use starting pitcher Darrell Rasner. Darrell Rasner has also struggled this season. In fact, Darrell Rasner has a 4.97 ERA on the season. In addition, Darrell Rasner has a 6.60 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Darrell Rasner giving up many runs once again today.
These teams have a history of playing high-scoring games when they meet. In fact, the Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these teams.
Take the Minnesota Twins/New York Yankees Over 9.5
TONY WESTON
We're heading out to the West Coast and going to San Francisco where the Giants host the Washington Nationals. Tonight, go with the Nationals in an easy winner over the Giants.
The Nats come into this game 4-4 their last eight games and are on a 2-game winning streak. And while that may not seem overly impressive, it?s miles ahead of what the Giants have been doing lately.
The Giants come into this game 1-9 their last 10 games and are 0-4 their last four home games, where they have been outscored 29-13 in that four-game stretch.
It'll be another home loss for the Giants, who are 17-31 in front of the home crowd this season. So go with Washington on the road.
3♦ NATIONALS
PlusLineSports Daily Baseball Pick
Boston Red Sox vs Seattle Mariners
Boston -1.5 +103
Nostradamus
MLB-Minnesota +125
MLB-Philadelphia +160
MLB-White Sox -170
MLB-Tex/Sox Over 9.5 -110
MLB-Kansas City +110
MLB-Det/Kc Under 10 +110
MLB-LA/Col Under 10.5 -115
MLB-Angels -185
MLB-Seattle +145
MLB-Frisco -120
WNBA-Seattle +6.5
WNBA-Seat/Minn Under 149
WNBA-Los Angelos +6
WNBA-Indiana +1.5
WNBA-Phoenix +3.5
MICHAEL CANNON
Detroit at KANSAS CITY +110
Take the Royals for the home win tonight over the Tigers.
Kyle Davies will start for Kansas City and he hasn?t done a bad job this year. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 4.59 ERA in nine games.
The Tigers will counter with Kenny Rogers and the Royals have hit the gambler hard this year. Rogers is 0-2 with an 8.10 ERA in two appearances against Kansas City this season.
Take the Royals as the home dog as they grab the win.
3♦ KANSAS CITY
PRICELESS PICKS
1 Unit on NY Mets -167
The Mets are heavily favored for a reason here, and if you ask me, we are getting a decent deal considering that NY has won 7 straight home games and it sends the best lefty in baseball to the hill. Also, the Phillies are just 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in this matchup. We also expect Blanton not to be at his best in his first start since being traded. Bet the Mets.
DIAMOND XCHANGE SPORTS
10- WHITE SOX MINUS 1-
10- MARLINS OVER
8- CUBS -105
7- PADRES -115
COMP PLAYS
METS UNDER
RED SOX MINUS 1-
EZWINNERS
3 STAR: (903) PHILADELPHIA (+$157) over NY Mets
(Listing Blanton Only) (Risking $300 to win $471)
3 STAR: (907) PITTSBURGH (-$104) over Houston
(Listing Maholm only) (Risking $312 to win $300)
3 STAR: (917) MINNESOTA (+$119) over NY Yankees
(Action) (Risking $300 to win $357)
3 STAR: (921) OAKLAND (+$144) over Tampa Bay
(Action) (Risking $300 to win $432)
Larry Ness
Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (4-0 since the break / 52-36 Y-T-D!)
Larry continued his winning ways last night, as the Red Sox beat the Mariners, 4-0. He's now 8-3 with guaranteed games since the break and 33-15 since June 30. He's won his last four GOW plays, upping his Y-T-D mark to 52-36 and his two-year regular season run to a simply stunning 173-86! "The winning continues" tonight. Any takers?
ST LOUIS CARDINALS
Larry Ness' Las Vegas Insider (33-15 overall run in MLB since June 30!)
Larry's guaranteed MLB releases are 8-3 since the break and 33-15 since June 30. He and his "unmatched" contacts took a terrible 'beat' the last time out (D'backs lost 6-5 to the Dodgers on Sunday, allowing a 5-run 9th!) but with a 26-15 mark s/May 26 on MLB Insiders, are proving once again that "it pays to be on the inside!" Want in?
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Larry Ness' Weekly Wipeout Winner ( 6-0 run / 9-1 with Wipeout Winners since June 17)
Larry's Wipeout Winners are living up to their moniker, as he's 9-1 with these highly-coveted plays since June 17. He's on a terrific 33-15 run with his guaranteed plays since June 30 and his Wipeout Winners have contributed a PERFECT 6-0 mark during that run. When Larry calls for a W-I-P-E-O-U-T, you want an invite to the party. RSVP now.
COLORADO ROCKIES
BEN BURNS
Texas Rangers @ Chicago White Sox
PICK: Chicago White Sox
This price is a bit steep to qualify as one of guaranteed plays. All the same, I believe that the White Sox will have a significant advantage and that they offer solid value at this price. Mendoza has made three road starts and the Rangers lost all three of them. He has a terrible 9.64 ERA and 2.141 WHIP in those games, averaging a mere 3 1/3 innings per outing.
Conversely, Beurhle has averaged nearly seven innings per start in his nine home outings with the White Sox winning six of them. That includes a 5-1 mark his last six starts here. Despite a slow start, the veteran southpaw has a solid 3.37 ERA and 1.206 WHIP here for the season. He'll face a Texas team which is just 11-19 (-6.6) against left-handers, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Beurhle is 9-3 with a 2.75 ERA against the Rangers, most recently tossing a no-hitter (6-0 Chisox win) against them last spring. His team badly needs another big performance and I expect Beurhle to come through for them once again. Consider a play on CHICAGO
LT Profits
Baltimore Orioles +100
Shaun Marcum is making his first start in over a month for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight, and the layoff should affect him vs. the Baltimore Orioles.
Yes, Marcum had an outstanding 2.65 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 98.2 innings at the time that he was shelved, but he is a precision pitcher that is not overpowering, so he becomes more hittable when his location becomes slightly off. That may be exactly the case with the long layoff here.
Now there is no denying that Garrett Olson has underachieved lately. In fact, he has been downright dreadful while going seven consecutive starts without recording a Quality Start. However, the Toronto offense made Radhames Liz look like Cy Young last night after he had allowed 14 earned runs he previous two starts, and at least Olson has demonstrated he has some ability the last two seasons.
The Blue Jays are batting just .245 vs. left-handed pitching this season, and they are averaging only 3.92 runs per game on the road. Look for them to come up short here just as they did in an 8-3 loss last night.
Pick: Orioles +100
Cincinnati Reds +100
Jake Peavy of the San Diego Padres still has some of the best stuff in baseball, but the Pads are a risky play as a road favorite when they visit the Cincinnati Reds tonight.
Peavy has a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 100 strikeouts in 101.2 innings, but the fact that he is just 7-6 and that the Padres as a team are 7-9 in all of his starts should give you an idea of just how bad the San Diego offense is. The Padres are averaging a pathetic 3.76 runs per game overall with a very mediocre .249 team batting average, and they are just 15-32 on the road, which is reason enough to avoid them as road chalk.
Now the Reds may have a virtually identical .248 team batting average, but they are averaging 4.41 runs because unlike San Diego, they have the ability to hit home runs. Their starter Johnny Cueto has pitched better than his 4.92 ERA, and he has been at his best vs. weak offenses. San Diego certainly falls into that category, and the fact that this is his first career start against them should make him extra tough.
The Padres won 6-4 here last night, but they have had difficulty piecing together wins, going just 1-7 the last eight times they were coming off of a victory. Look for them to fail to get back-to-back wins yet again.
Pick: Reds +100
Charlies Sports
Washington @ Giants under 8' runs (500*)
Boston-135 (30*)
Yankees-130 (20*)
St.Louis-140 (20*)
Toronto+100 (10*)
Cincinnati-105 (10*) free play
Locksmith Sports
1 Unit on Brewers/Cardinals OVER 9
After combining to score just 9 runs in a 10 inning game last night, I look for these clubs to do plenty of scoring in this one. The Over is 8-2 in the Brewers last 10 overall, 5-1 in the Brewers last 6 games following a win, and 8-3 in the Brewers last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Over is 5-1 in the Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite, 5-1 in the Cardinals last 6 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, and 11-4-1 in the Cardinals last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. The bats will take center stage tonight. Bet the OVER.