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Play: 5 Unit Play. Take Toronto Raptors +1.5 over the Atlanta Hawks (GOY)
I've been on the Raptors several games and have written about them in our blog as well as the daily page. The Raptors had covered 6 in a row and won 6 straight before recently losing to the Knicks in their last game. But, you can't blame that team for the loss. After all, it was a home and home where they had just defeated the Knicks in MSG so the Knicks were coming back with revenge. It is expected. The Raptors prior to that game had gone on a streak as this lineup of Marion, Bosh, Bargnani, Calderon and Parker is clicking well and a bench that features Graham, Ukic and Kapono is doing well. Remember, this is the same team that went into Orlando and won by 4 Outright with revenge as 10 point dogs, beat Chicago at home in OT even though the Bulls were playing well and had revenge that game (which says a lot), beat OKC by 16 (which we were on as one of our PODs), beat the Bucks by 9 at home (which really was a worse beating than that) and beat the Clippers by 24. If this team is able to get revenge on Orlando on the road, then why can this team not get revenge on the Hawks who they lost to 84-87 earlier this year back on January 19th - at home and on a bounce-back? This team did not have the lineup that it has on the floor right now as Marion was not part of this team then and Joey Graham was starting that game - whereas now, he is coming off the bench with Marion stepping in. Heck, this team led by 9 at the half, only to have a horrible 3rd quarter in Hotlanta scoring just 13 points and although the Raps covered the 7.5, they did not defeat Hawks Outright. Well, they get that opportunity today. The Hawks are already in the playoffs so sure, yes, they are fighting for seeding. But, that is irrelevant to me as the Raps are playing well at home and overall, covering 6 of 7 and the Hawks continue to be a "two-faced" team on the road. The Hawks are 14-24 Overall on the road, typically do not do well as road favorites as they are 1-6 as small faves of 0-5 points on the road and the Raptors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Hawks are my team, but they are in a tough spot today with Toronto looking to get their revenge as this as close to the playoffs the Raptors so I believe they will enjoy winning this game.
Play: 4 Unit Play. Take the Detroit Tigers +100 over the Toronto Bluejays (POD)
Usually we play totals in the AL but sometimes, we get a decent side to play and tossup money and that is the case today. Whenever a pitcher pitches for a new ball club, he typically does well. Take a look at Derek Lowe for example with the Braves - C.C. Sabathia does not count because I truly believe that all new pitchers that end up going to the Yankees stink. I just think it's the curse of paying these players these ridiculous and absorbent amount of funds. I hope Mark T. doesn't get a hit recorded until mid May. But, Jackson pitchers for the first time for the Tigers. He is familiar with the Jays as they are with him and the Tigers remember come off their loss from yesterday when they had to see Roy Halladay's pitches all day and scored just 1 run. They face a hurler in Purcey who is a lefty but is listed 3rd on the depth rotation but starts today to give a R, L, R break in the rotation. The kid is talented but inconsistent and I believe the Tigers offense will get to him at some point for several runs while Edwin holds down the fort. Jackson is 5-0 in Toronto in lifetime starts in Toronto. If you are looking for some additional plays, you might want to take a look at Oakland as the home town kid Cahill for Oakland throws against Mosely or even taking a look at the Under for this game. I have a feeling that Toronto might get to Edwin early for a run or two as they just saw each other for spring training, but I feel the Tigers will give Edwin enough offense to carry him through here.
Erin Rynning
20* Playmaker: LA Clippers Over 201.5
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1* Blue Jays -115
1* Dodgers -115
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LAD +115
FLR -150
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CHARLOTTE (-4 1/2) over Philadelphia
MEMPHIS (+7) over Portland
NEW YORK (+8) over Chicago-home
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500* Houston Rockets PK
300* Atlanta Hawks -1-
200* Houston Astros +107
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5*Toronto Raptors
4* Bulls/Knicks Over 219.5