The Hitman Guaranteed Selections
XXXX-LARGE PRIVATE PLAY BASEBALL SUNDAY NIGHT BOMB
Philadelphia w/Hamels -140
The Duke's Sports
Orlando (-6') for 2.5 Units
Orlando is much more well rounded - offensively- than Cleveland; consequently, the Magic will mover the ball side to side creating open looks for a number of knock down shooters. And, of course, there is Dwight Howard in the middle to create problems in the paint when the floor is spread. The Magic is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 as home chalk; moreover, they close the deal on 3+ days rest at 6-1 ATS. Boston, on the other hand, has been sluggish following SU wins at 4-9 ATS, and 2-6-1 ATS on Sundays. Orlando the call.
Seabass
50* Philly
50* Chi Series
50* Chi
50* Orl
200* Steam Orl/Bos Under
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XXXXX-LARGE NBA PLAYOFF OFFSHORE LATE STEAM WINNER
Orlando -6.5
Jim Feist
CELTICS VS MAGIC
PLAY: UNDER
Orlando has turned up the defense in the postseason, on a 5-2 run under the total. Actually, they've been a terrific defensive team all season, ranked No. 1 in the NBA in field goal shooting defense, allowing .438% shooting. They take on a Boston team that won a championship in 2008 with great defense and is back playing it again because Kevin Garnett is healthy. Boston just threw a blanket on the Cavaliers in their 6-game upset, on a 3-2 run under the total. Outside of the Game 3 debacle, the Celtics held the Cavs to 86, 87, 88 and 85 points the last four games. I wonder how in sync the Boston offense will be after that physical, grueling series with Cleveland. And I wonder how in sync the Orlando offense will be, not only facing a fired up Boston defense, but the fact that they haven't played a game in 6 days. When you examine the regular season meetings between these teams, you see nothing but MONSTER defensive efforts: 83-78, 86-77 and 96-94...and those were just regular season games, so much more is at stake here. Orlando is the second worst free throw shooting team in the NBA, so look for a lower scoring game than oddsmakers anticipate. Play the Celtics/Magic Game 1 Under the total.
Rocketman
3* Philadelphia -140
Philadelphia is 45-21 the past 3 years when playing on Sunday. Milwaukee is 4-13 at home this year. Milwaukee is 2-7 this year at home when the total is 9 to 9 1/2. Milwaukee has now lost 5 games in a row heading into Sunday's action. Philadelphia is scoring 5.5 runs per game overall this year, 5.6 runs per game on the road and 5.6 runs per game against left handed starters this season. Philadelphia bullpen has a 3.50 ERA on the road this year. Milwaukee bullpen has a 5.68 ERA overall this year and a 6.67 ERA at home this season. Doug Davis is 1-4 with a 7.56 ERA overall this year, 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA at home and 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA his last 3 starts. We'll play Philadelphia for 3 units tonight!
Jim Feist
9* Philadelphia Phillies