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Scott Rickenbach

2* (Top Play) OVER the total in Chicago-AL vs Minnesota

In a 3-1 day yesterday this was the lone play we came up short with as we had the over in this match-up yesterday and most lost while a few pushed as there were a few 8’s out there. Today’s total is again an 8.5 in most books and it is again offering good value to over players. While yesterday’s game stayed under the total, it was certainly impacted by the fact that the White Sox turned five double plays. Also, the teams combined to go just 3 of 18 with men in scoring position! With these two hurlers on the mound we do not expect a repeat of that. Francisco Liriano of the Twins did hold the Yankees to just one run and four hits in six innings in his last start. However, he also walked six and he was fortunate the damage was not a lot worse. What was most concerning is that Liriano’s command wasn’t just lacking on his breaking stuff it was also his fastball that he couldn’t locate. If he’s missing with pitches again he’s in trouble here. That’s because the White Sox are simply a different, more confident lineup when they’re at home. They once again got the long ball working for them yesterday and, even though their numbers this year at home are not that impressive, they will continue to heat up just as the weather heats up in Chicago. The White Sox were one of the best slugging teams in the league in home games last season and last night’s six runs are a sign of things to come. Note that Liriano has been much better at home (in the Metrodome) than on the road in his career. In fact, the southpaw is just a different pitcher when he’s not indoors. Note that Liriano is 14-5 with a 2.42 ERA indoors but just 7-8 with a 5.19 ERA outdoors! In three games, two starts, at US Cellular Field he has a 6.94 ERA. Liriano won’t be the only starting pitcher struggling tonight! John Danks of the White Sox has three losses and a no decision in his last four starts. The no decision was a fine effort against the team that drafted him (Texas) but he allowed at least five earned runs in each of the other three outings. He’s simply been on a downhill slide since late April and, facing Minnesota is not going to help him. The Twins, even though they haven’t been plating a lot of runs, have been hitting the ball well of late. Getting Joe Mauer back off of the disabled list has helped in that regard. Also, even though Danks was 2-1 in five starts against them last season, the Twins did hit .292 against him and the 5.60 ERA that Danks compiled against Minnesota last season is a sign of things to come tonight. In his career, Danks has shown a knack for being strong in day outings but weaker at night. He’s a respectable 8-8 in day games with a stellar 3.08 ERA but, at night, he’s 12-17 with a 5.19 ERA. This is never something that should be overlooked as, based on the type of pitches a hurler throws, they can often be more difficult to pick up during the day or easier to pick up at night or vice versa. In other words, looks for Danks to struggle again in this evening’s outing. As for the bullpens, they have some decent arms in them but the Twins 5.26 ERA still ranks 24th in the league while the White Sox .278 BAA also ranks 24th in the league. In other words, even though we expect this game to get over the total by the middle innings, the relievers could help us in the late innings if need be! Play OVER the total in the Chicago White Sox game as a Top Play selection.

1* (regular play) OVER the total in Tampa Bay vs Oakland

Steven Budin

25 DIME RUN LINE RELEASE

Detroit Tigers -1.5

Mike Lineback

2 NBA Best Bets

4.5* Orlando Magic +8.5

4.5* Orlando Magic/Cleveland Cavaliers FIRST HALF UNDER

Larry Ness

Las Vegas Insider NBA - Cavs

Weekly Wipeout Winner - Mets-LAD Over

Oddsmaker Error - Boston Red Sox

Joe Wiz

25-29 NBA Playoffs

Premium: Cavs -8.5
Pay After: 3 Team Round Robin Parlay
Cavs Over 184.5
Cavs -5 (1st half)
Cavs Over 93 (1st half)

Hey guys does anyone have Mike Lineback's MLB Picks????

Hey guys does anyone have Mike Lineback's MLB Picks????

Might have later I get his Baseball plays now and then

SportsOddsAndPicks

NBA Playoffs

CLEVELAND (-9) over Orlando

Major League Baseball

Baltimore at Yankees OVER 11

CHICAGO WHITE SOX -125 (with Danks) over Minnesota

Dave Malinsky

5* Pitt
5* Pitt/wash Over 9
6* Red Sox
4* Orlando

Any Jake Timlin? He has a 1,000* play in the NBA tonight...

Winning Way Sports

2.5 units on Washington Nationals (-120)

2.5 units on Baltimore Orioles (+135)

2.5 units on Boston Red Sox (-125)

Brian Graves Guaranteed Selections

Houston/Milwaukee Over 7.5

I know that Gallardo has owned the Astros in the past, but the Brewers have had good success against Wandy Rodriquez. With the short porch in left I like Braun, Hall and Hardy's chance of hitting one in that area, but I also like the Astros have been swinging the bats lately. Many teams struggle in their first game back from a road trip and the Astros did last night, but I like them to bounce back tonight. If they score 3 runs then this game is going over and I don't expect them to score less than 5 as they finally solve some of Gallardo's puzzle. Milwaukee keeps on winning though as the Brewers take it 7-5!

Jack Clayton Guaranteed Selections

5* Pirates/Nationals Under

This is not a powerful Pirate offense, ranked ninth in the NL in runs scored and on base percentage, plus a pitiful tenth in slugging. And they come to a park that is very big, a great pitcher's park. It doesn't help the Pittsburgh offense that Nyjer Morgan is banged up. Morgan sat out his third consecutive game with a left hamstring injury. Morgan ranks third on the team in batting (.304), second in RBIs (17), plus first in walks (16) and stolen bases (10). At least they have a good starter going here in Paul Maholm (3.51 ERA). The veteran lefty can qualify as an ace, as he's been consistent and is 3-1. Washington played a high scoring series here at home with Philadelphia over the weekend, but that was against a powerful defending champion lineup (and suspect pitching). Pittsburgh is solid in pitching depth. Meanwhile, Washington's usually lousy pitching staff does have a good starter going here in John Lannan, who doesn't walk anyone. Think he likes being home? Lannan has a 2.54 ERA in this big park. Play the Pirates/Nationals under the total.

Root

CC - Magic
Mill -Reds
Perfect Play - Red Sox