Karl Garrett
Colorado at DETROIT -135
Tonight in baseball, lay a little lumber with the red-hot Tigers.
Detroit just won their 6th straight, as they have opened a 3-game lead in the AL Central.
The Tigers have been taking care of business in Motown, as they are 14-5 for the season in their home ball park, and they did win all 3 games played at home a season ago against the visiting Rockies.
Colorado won last night, but are still just 3-6 their last 9 games, and a lowly 9-14 on the road this year.
It will be Jimenez and Porcello to the mound, Jimenez is just 1-3 on the road this year with an ERA of 4.50. Chances are the hot Tigers bats will do some damage to Ubaldo before long in this one.
Rick Porcello is starting to live up to the hype, as he has only allowed 2 runs to score over his last 18 innings of work for a 3-0 mark.
Things are rocking in Motown right now, and I don't see Colorado spoiling the losing streak tonight.
Take the Tigers!
4♦ DETROIT
DAVE COKIN
MILWAUKEE BREWERS / MINNESOTA TWINS
Take MINNESOTA TWINS
The Twins have been awesome in Interleague play, with a phenomenal 41-13 mark the last three years. That includes a 2-0 from Kevin Slowey against Milwaukee. Slowey is 4-0 on the year at home, and while Manny Parra has heated up for the Brewers after a slow start, I have to side with the Twins tonight.
JIM FEIST
PITTSBURGH PIRATES / CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Take UNDER
The White Sox offense has fallen apart, ranked 14th in runs scored and a miserable .316 on base percentage. Starter Gavin Floyd has a 1.46 ERA against the Pirates, who currently are at 9th in the NL in runs scored. Pittsburgh starter Zach Duke has been great, with a 2.84 ERA, walking just 13 in 57 innings while allowing fewer hits than innings pitched. Can't see much offense in this one. Play the Pirates/White Sox under the total.
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Angels and Dodgers
Play: Under 8
Weaver has an ERA of 1.88 in his last 3 and Kershaw has an ERA of 3.18 in his last 3 starts. The Angels last 3 interleague games have produced 7 unders and 2 overs. The last 3 meetings were 1-0, 1-0 and 6-0. Look for an under on Friday.
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Premium Picks: Cavs & Over
Pay After Program: 1st half Cavs -5.5 & 1st half Cavs Over 94
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Chicago White Sox -120
The Chicago White Sox got blasted 20-1 by the Minnesota Twins yesterday after winning the first two games of this home stand, but we look for them to bounce back today at a rather short price vs. a Pittsburgh Pirates club not known for their fine road play.
Not only are the White Sox as a team looking to redeem themselves here, but their starter Gavin Floyd is also looking to recover from three bad starts in a row. All three of those outings came on the road though, and Floyd has two Quality Starts in three home outings this year. He has also allowed exactly one run in each of his two career starts against the Pirates, and he is facing a Pittsburgh lineup that is batting just .239 on the road this season.
In fact, the Pirates have had a high home/away variance for quite some time, which is one of the reasons they are just 36-75 in their last 111 road games overall, and that always make them a prime road fade when the price is low like this. Remember also that while their starter Zach Duke is having a nice year, he has allowed nine earned runs and 18 hits in just 12 innings over two starts vs. the White Sox.
Look for Chicago to put that 20-1 drubbing behind them in a hurry with a crowd-pleasing win on Friday.
Pick: White Sox -120
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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
The Magic shocked the Cavs by winning game 1 and the Cavs need to win this game tonight, as they will be in major trouble if the lose this game and head to Orlando down 2-0 in this series. The Cavs had the best defense in the NBA this year, but in game 1 the Magic put up 107 points on them and allowed them to shoot just over 55% from the field. The Cavs were up by 15 points at halftime and let the Magic back into the game, as in the 2nd half the Magic shot 59% from the field, went 7/13 on 3-pointers and outscored Cleveland 59-43. One of the main reasons that the Cavs lost is that their 2nd and 3rd scoring options had a bad game, as Delonte West and Mo Williams combined for 28 points and only shot a combined 10/29 from the floor including only hitting 5 of 16 3-pointers. King James did have a huge game going for 49 points, but he needs some help tonight on the offensive end of the court.
The Magic won game 1 on Wednesday night 107-106. For the game the Magic shot well going 43/78 for a FG% of 55.1% and the Cavs shot 43/88 for a FG% of 48.9%. This season the Magic ranked 4th in scoring (101 ppg) and the Cavaliers ranked 13th (100.3 ppg). On D the Cavaliers were the best in the league ranking 1st in points allowed (91.3 ppg) and the Magic ranked 6th (94.4 ppg).
Cleveland needs to get back to their bread and butter, which is playing solid defense. Dwight Howard had a big game (30 points 13 rebounds), but his supporting cast was huge, as Hedo Turkoglu had 15 points and 14 assists and Rashard Lewis scored 22 points on 9/13 shooting and hit the game winning shot. The Cleveland Bench was non-existent in game 1, as they had a grand total of 5 points. Even though the Magic won game 1 they have to hold onto the rock better, as they had 13 turnovers and the Cavs only had 5. Cleveland has to play better perimeter defense and not allow the Magic to have open looks from deep, as in game 1 the Magic shot a 3-pt FG% of 45%. All the pressure is on the Cavs tonight, as this is a must win game for them.
Staff Pick: The Cavs have to play better D tonight and they will do just that, as they will win this game, cover the spread, and tie this series at a game apiece.
Cavaliers 99 Magic 89
DUNKEL
Orlando at Cleveland
The Cavs look to bounce back from their Game One loss and build on their 7-0-1 ATS record in their last 8 games when playing with 1 day of rest. Cleveland is the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has the Cavaliers favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-9).
Game 507-508: Orlando at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.766; Cleveland 133.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 10 1/2; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-9); Under
MLB
Milwaukee at Minnesota
The Twins are coming off a 20-1 romp over the White Sox and look to build on their 10-1 record in Kevin Slowey's last 11 starts after scoring 5 or more runs in their previous game. Minnesota is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Twins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105).
Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Zambrano) 14.553; San Diego (Peavy) 15.828
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-140); Under
Game 903-904: NY Mets at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Santana) 16.283; Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.515
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-140); Under
Game 905-906: Philadelphia at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Myers) 16.852; NY Yankees (Burnett) 15.910
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-160); 11
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+150); Over
Game 907-908: Baltimore at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hill) 15.011; Washington (Zimmerman) 14.007
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Washington (-125); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Over
Game 909-910: Colorado at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 14.875; Detroit (Porcello) 16.285
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Over
Game 911-912: Tampa Bay at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 14.291; Florida (Nolasco) 15.377
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Florida (-115); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-115); Over
Game 913-914: Cleveland at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Reyes) 14.921; Cincinnati (Arroyo) 15.493
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-125); Over
Game 915-916: Toronto at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 15.731; Atlanta (Kawakami) 14.235
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-165); Over
Game 917-918: Texas at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.325; Houston (Paulino) 16.678
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Houston (-110); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-110); Under
Game 919-920: Pittsburgh at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Duke) 13.544; White Sox (Floyd) 14.912
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+105); Over
Game 921-922: Milwaukee at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Parra) 15.313; Minnesota (Slowey) 16.228
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+105); Under
Game 923-924: Kansas City at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Davies) 15.275; St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.025
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+115); Under
Game 925-926: Arizona at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Buckner) 14.935; Oakland (Cahill) 15.956
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145); Over
Game 927-928: San Francisco at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Johnson) 15.513; Seattle (Vargas) 13.837
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+120); Under
Game 929-930: LA Angels at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 17.167; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.007
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+115); Under
NHL
Detroit at Chicago
The Red Wings look to build on their 10-4 record in their last 14 road games. Detroit is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120).
Game 9-10: Detroit at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 13.720; Chicago 11.930
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Under
Vegas Experts
New York Mets at Boston Red Sox
The Mets have lost four in a row while Boston has won three straight. Despite playing at home, the Red Sox are underdogs. How can that be? Well, because they're facing Johan Santana, who has a phenomenal 30-5 team start record since 1997. if he did not walk a batter in his last start. An American League veteran, Santana has a career 2.43 ERA vs. Boston. The Sox trot out Dice-K, who is fresh off the DL. He was horrible in two starts prior, posting a 12.80 ERA.
Play on: NY Mets
Nick Parsons
LA Angels @ LA Dodgers -125
The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't done well in interleague play in recent years, but that might change given the way they're playing right now. The Dodgers look to move 17 games over .500 for the first time in more than seven years Friday when they open a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels. Scioscia's team will get its first look Friday at Clayton Kershaw (2-3, 4.60 ERA), who took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning against Florida on Sunday. Kershaw, who gave up a double to lead off the eighth, allowed one run and one hit over seven-plus innings of a 12-5 victory and I look for him to have another great game; play on the DODGERS!
GINA
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
Go with Orlando to cover the spread. The Magic have covered the spread in the last 6 games against the Cavaliers, 11-1 ATS in its last 12. Expect a close battle between these rivals tonight in Game 2 at Quicken Loans Arena. Orlando is 6-0 ATS in the last six games in Cleveland and the underdog is 9-3 ATS in the last 11 contests.
Orlando Magic +9
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees
Go with the Phillies to upset the Yankees. Philadelphia has played well away from home, 14-5 on the road this season and right-hander Brett Myers has pitched superbly on the road. Myers is 3-0 with a 4.97 ERA in four road starts. Meanwhile, New York’s right-hander A.J. Burnett has not won a game in four starts at the new Yankee Stadium ballpark.
Philadelphia Phillies +145
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Tampa Bay Rays -110
St. Louis Cardinals -130
Orlando Magic +9
Vernon Croy
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves
Play: Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have the superior pitcher on the mound here tonight and this would be a premium play for me if the line was not above my personal limit of -150. Roy Halladay (8-1, 2.78 ERA) is the best pitcher in the Majors and the Braves have not faced him before so I look for them to struggle against Doc tonight. The Jays are 9-1 in their last 10 games as a favorite of -151 to -200 and they are 5-1 in their last 6 road games when the posted total is 7.0 to 8.5 points. The Jays are 7-1 in Halladay's last 8 starts against a NL East team and they are also 6-1 in their last 7 games against the Braves. Halladay has an ERA of just 1.12 over his last 3 starts and and ERA of just 1.86 on the road this season while averaging 7.2 innings per start. The Braves are hitting just .247 in night games this season and the Jays are hitting .304 as a team on the road this season while averaging 5.6 rpg. I look for the Jays to bounce back big tonight after being swept out of Boston last night.
Doc's Sports
LAA Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Play: Los Angeles Dodgers
Look who is still playing at home. The Dodgers just showed the Mets who the boss is, and are now an amazing 17-3 at Chavez. LA is 3-0 in Kershaw's home starts. What could possibly motivate this team as they hold a 9-game division lead? Answer: Angels.
Tom Freese
Milwaukee Brewers at Minnesota Twins May
Prediction: Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 22-4 their last 26 home games vs. lefty starters and they are 41-15 their last 56 games as home favorites. The Twins are 21-7 vs. AL Central teams and they are 39-12 their last 51 Interleague games. Milwaukee is 3-7 their last 10 meetings with Minnesota and they are 1-6 their last 7 Interleague road games. The Brewers are 3-9 in the last 12 starts made by Manny Parra and they are 0-5 with Parra as an underdog. PLAY ON MINNESOTA - (Slowey vs. Parra)