5-14-13

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Senators at Penguins: What bettors need to know

Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins (-193, 5.5)

After receiving a spirited test to begin the postseason, the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins may get all they can handle on Tuesday when they open their Eastern Conference second-round series at home against the seventh-seeded Ottawa Senators. Sure, the Penguins won all three regular-season contests between the teams, but the Senators have reason to be steamed after Pittsburgh agitator Matt Cooke injured the Achilles tendon of stud defenseman Erik Karlsson on Feb. 13. The reigning Norris Trophy winner was sidelined for 31 games after the incident.

Karlsson seems to have healed well with one goal and five assists and Craig Anderson turned aside 171 of 180 shots as Ottawa eliminated second-seeded Montreal in five games during the first round. The netminder yielded only five goals in two contests versus Pittsburgh in 2013 - but he better be up for the challenge. The Penguins scored 25 goals en route to dispatching the pesky eighth-seeded New York Islanders in six games in the first round.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports

ABOUT THE SENATORS: Ottawa dispatched Montreal in a physical series in the first round, allowing for a peaceful four-day cushion in between games. Captain Daniel Alfredsson (two goals, four assists) matched Karlsson with a team-best six points and Kyle Turris is riding a three-game goal-scoring streak. The Senators do have an ace up their sleeve as Jason Spezza eyes a return following surgery on his back for a herniated disk. Spezza, who has played in just five games this season, did not make the trip to Pittsburgh, however.

ABOUT THE PENGUINS: While Pittsburgh is known for its powerful offense, the focus in the Steel City will likely rest between the pipes. Marc-Andre Fleury struggled mightily after his Game 1 shutout against the Islanders and eventually gave way to veteran Tomas Vokoun, who has been in net in each of the his team's last two victories. "We have confidence in both guys, no matter who it is," said captain Sidney Crosby, who had three goals and six assists in five games. "They've both proven for a long time that they're more than capable of doing a great job. We feel very comfortable with either one as players, but it's not up to us to decide who goes into net."

TRENDS:

* Senators are 6-1 in their last seven road games.
* Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Pittsburgh.
* Over is 4-1 in Penguins’ last five overall.
* Senators are 1-4 in the last five meetings in Pittsburgh.

OVERTIME

1. The Senators defeated the Penguins in five games during their first-round series in 2007. Pittsburgh answered by sweeping Ottawa in the opening round in 2008 before winning in six games in 2010.

2. Pittsburgh went 7-for-21 on the power play in the first round while killing off 18 of 20 short-handed situations.

3. Ottawa has scored six power-play goals in its last three contests.

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NHL Western Conference playoff preview: Round 2

The first round of the NHL Western Conference playoffs was full of surprises as three of the top-four seeds were sent packing.

The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will now get re-acquainted with long-time rivals the Detroit Red Wings in the second round. While the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings turn their focus to the San Jose Sharks, who desperately want to erase their reputation as playoff chokers.

Here's our Western Conference Round 2 playoff betting preview:

No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. No. 7 Detroit Red Wings

Season series: Blackhawks won 4-0 SU, 1-2-1 over/under. * Three games needed overtime or a shootout.*

Series prices: Blackhawks -320, Red Wings +260

Why bet the Blackhawks: The Blackhawks cruised past the Minnesota Wild in five games without top forwards Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane registering a goal. Of the 13 forwards who dressed for Chicago in the opening round, 11 registered at least a point. The Blackhawks went a perfect 17-for-17 on the penalty kill against Minnesota.

Why bet the Red Wings: The Red Wings dug themselves out of a 3-2 series hole against the Ducks and posted back-to-back wins to earn the right to advance. Detroit’s roster is loaded with playoff experience and it has a clear edge in the coaching department. Mike Babcock is one of the most coveted head coaches in the league and if there’s anyone who can find a way to shut down the high-powered Blackhawks in a seven-game series, it’s him.

No. 5 Los Angeles Kings vs. No. 6 San Jose Sharks

Season series: Kings won series 2-1-1 SU, 0-2-2 over/under.

Series prices: Kings -135, Sharks +115

Why bet the Kings: The Kings dropped the first two games to the Blues before roaring back to win the next four. Drew Doughty anchors a strong defensive corps that limited a potent St. Louis attack to 10 goals in the first round. Jonathan Quick stole the show during L.A.’s cup run a year ago and appears to be rounding back into form. After allowing four goals in the first two contests of the this year's playoffs, Quick regrouped and yielded only six markers in the final four games of the series.

Why bet the Sharks: The Sharks swept the Vancouver Canucks and will have six days between games to rest up. San Jose’s top forwards were firing on all cylinders in the first round as Logan Couture had eight points, as did Joe Pavelski. Jumbo Joe Thornton also dished out five helpers and scored. The Sharks have arguably the most proven big-game netminder remaining in the playoffs. Antti Niemi improved his record to 29-19 in the postseason with a win in Game 4 over the Canucks and boasts an incredible 11-2 record in playoff overtime games. Niemi already has one Stanley Cup ring to his credit, as he backstopped the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup glory in 2009-10.

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MLB weather watch: Chance of t-storms in Detroit

Here is a look at Tuesday’s notable weather across the bigs:

Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates (-108, 7.5)

Site: PNC Park

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-50s with a 30 percent chance of showers. Winds will be light out of the SW.

Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers (-290, 8.5)

Site: Comerica Park

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-50s and a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms. Winds will be light of the SE.

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers

Here are two streaking and two slumping starting pitchers set to take the hill Tuesday:

STREAKING

Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (6-0, 2.14 ERA)

Moore has assumed the role of temporary ace of the Rays pitching staff while David Price fights through his early struggles. The crafty lefty has wins in six of his seven starts and will get the ball against the Red Sox Tuesday opposite John Lackey.

Patrick Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks (5-0, 1.75 ERA)

Corbin hasn't given up more than two runs in any of his seven outings this year. The left-hander has wins in three consecutive starts and has only surrendered two homers in just over 46 innings pitched.

SLUMPING

Bartolo Colon, Oakland Athletics (3-2, 4.57 ERA)

Colon racked up three wins in his first four starts, but the righty has struggled over his last three outings. The 39-year-old hurler has been beat up for 14 earned runs over his last three outings and was hit hard by the Tribe for six earned last time out.

Kyle Lohse, Milwaukee Brewers (1-4, 3.53 ERA)

The Brewers had high expectations for Lohse when they signed him in the offseason to a three-year deal. The righty is just 1-4 on the season, but he hasn’t pitched that poorly as reflected in his 3.53 ERA. Milwaukee is providing Lohse with just two runs of support per game – the worst run support in the majors.

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Knicks Aim to Tie Up Series Tuesday in Indiana

Eastern Conference Semifinals
Game 4 - Indiana leads series 2-1
Tip-off: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. ET
Line: Indiana -5, Total: 179.5

The Pacers look to go up 3-1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series as they host the Knicks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Tuesday in Game 4.

Indiana got back to its defensive identity in Game 3, holding the Knicks to just 71 points on 35% FG in an 82-71 victory to give the club a 2-1 series advantage. So far in the series, the Pacers have done an excellent job on the league's scoring champion, Carmelo Anthony, contesting all of his shots and holding him to just 41% FG in the series. Indiana is now 4-1 (SU and ATS) in the month of May and is 5-2 SU (4-3 ATS) when hosting New York in the past three seasons. It’s no surprise that the Pacers have been able to handle the Knicks, who live and die by the three-ball and Indiana was 11-3 ATS (79%) in home games versus good long-range shooting teams (36%+ threes) this season. Pacers C Roy Hibbert was too much for New York in Game 3, playing 40 minutes and scoring 24 points with 12 rebounds.

The Knicks played one of their worst offensive games of the season in Game 3, scoring 20 points or less in each quarter, making just 3-of-11 threes (27%), and producing more turnovers (14) than assists (11). SF Carmelo Anthony led the team in scoring with 21 points (6-of-16 FG, 8-of-11 FT), but committed four turnovers, five fouls and had a minus-16 rating. SG J.R. Smith again had a miserable shooting performance as he played 25 minutes and scored just nine points on 4-of-12 FG (0-of-3 threes). For the series, Smith has 11.3 PPG on 26% FG (3-of-16 threes), a far cry from what he did in the first round against Boston (15.2 PPG on 38% FG). PF Amar’e Stoudemire returned for New York in Game 4 and he played rather well in his limited time in the game. In just nine minutes, he scored seven points (3-of-8 FG, 1-of-1 threes) while also grabbing two rebounds. Stoudemire has a minute limit of 15 in the playoffs this year, so the Knicks aren’t expecting too much out of the former All-Star. But what the team really needs is PG Raymond Felton to find his stroke after a dismal 1-for-8 shooting clip in Game 3. Felton has also done a poor job running the offense in the past two games, totaling five assists and four turnovers.

The Pacers dominated from the opening tip in Game 3, thanks in large part to C Roy Hibbert. The 7-foot-2 beast was doing whatever he wanted in the post, hitting hook shot after hook shot while making Knicks C Tyson Chandler throw fits. Hibbert finished the game with 24 points (9-of-18 FG), 12 boards (eight offensive) and a +20 rating. PG George Hill also had a strong effort for the Pacers, finishing with 17 points (5-of-12 threes), six rebounds and a +14 rating in the game. SF Paul George struggled to find his shot (4-of-17 FG, 2-of-12 threes), but he still wound up with a near triple-double of 14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and an impressive five steals on the defensive end. PF David West pitched in a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards (five offensive). The Pacers will need to keep up the effort on the defensive side of the ball if they are going to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Spurs Look to Regroup for Tuesday's Game 5 vs. Warriors

Western Conference Semifinals
Game 5 - Series tied 2-2
Tip-off: Tuesday, 9:35 p.m. ET
Line: San Antonio -7, Total: 195

After blowing a great opportunity to go up 3-1 in the West semifinals versus the Warriors, the Spurs will try to bounce back and regain the series lead in Tuesday's Game 5 at home.

San Antonio led Sunday's Game 4 by eight points with under five minutes remaining, but Golden State finished the game on a 25-7 run in the fourth quarter and overtime of a 97-87 win to even the series. The Warriors once again dominated the glass (65 to 51) to make up for a series-low 38.0% FG clip, and were helped greatly by SF Harrison Barnes' career-best 26 points. Now the series shifts to AT&T Center where Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their past five trips. They snapped a 30-game SU losing skid in San Antonio in Game 2, stunning the Spurs by a 100-91 score. That followed an ATS cover in Game 1 when Golden State blew a 16-point lead with four minutes left in regulation and lost 129-127 in double overtime. Although San Antonio is 38-7 SU at home this season, the club is just 21-22-2 ATS at AT&T Center. And despite the Warriors' mediocre road record of 21-25 SU (24-21-1 ATS), they are 7-0 ATS in their past seven games, including 5-0 ATS (2-3 SU) away from home this postseason. San Antonio has been a losing bet with one day's rest (25-29 ATS, 46%), while Golden State is 27-24-1 ATS (53%) with one day off. But the Spurs have been a resilient 20-5 SU (14-11 ATS, 56%) coming off an SU defeat, while the Warriors are a subpar 24-27-1 ATS (47%) after an SU win this season.

The Warriors' offense this series has been much better in San Antonio (113.5 PPG on 48.4% FG and 41.5% threes) than at home (94.5 PPG on 38.7% FG and 35.1% threes), but the biggest reason Golden State has tied the series with the heavily favored Spurs is because of a whopping +12.8 RPG margin in the four games. The Warriors pulled down 19 offensive rebounds in Sunday's win, which helped make up for their 18 turnovers and meager one blocked shot. While PG Stephen Curry (26.0 PPG, 6.8 APG in series) showed great courage on Sunday playing through a badly sprained ankle with 22 points (5-of-10 threes) and a game-high rating of +23, it was SF Harrison Barnes (17.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG in series) who poured in a game-high 26 points with 10 rebounds (five offensive). Although he made just 9-of-26 shots, Barnes posted a +13 rating in his 51 minutes of action. SG Klay Thompson (20.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG in series) also logged 51 minutes, but produced series-low totals in both points (10) and rebounds (4), making just 5-of-13 FG (0-for-2 threes). PG Jarrett Jack (14.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG in series) had his best offensive game of the series though with 24 points (9-of-16 FG), seven rebounds, four assists and just two turnovers. This marked the first time in the series where he had twice as many assists than turnovers. PF David Lee (hip injury) had logged a combined three minutes over the first three games of the series, but he was able to play eight minutes on Sunday, ripping down five boards. However, Lee also missed both of his FG attempts and posted a minus-12 rating. PF Carl Landry (9.5 PPG on 56% FG and 6.5 RPG in series) has been picking up Lee's slack, but he had his worst game of the series by far, scoring just six points (2-of-9 FG) with five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. C Andrew Bogut (8.0 PPG, 14.0 RPG in series) hasn't scored much, but he's been a monster on the glass, ripping down a series-best 18 rebounds in Game 4, including five on the offensive end.

Although the Warriors were a below-average defensive team in the regular season, San Antonio continues to struggle shooting the basketball against them. The Spurs scored 104.0 PPG on 49% FG (35% threes) in the first-round series sweep of the Lakers, but they have just 102.3 PPG on 42% FG (33% threes) versus Golden State. The Spurs have taken good care of the basketball though with 19.5 APG and 11.8 TOPG (1.7 Ast/TO ratio), and produced a series-best 11 steals in Game 4. Although both PG Tony Parker (24.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 4.8 APG in series) and PF Tim Duncan (21.0 PPG, 11.3 RPG in series) have been outstanding in this series, the duo combined to shoot 13-for-39 FG (33%) with a minus-36 rating on Sunday. Parker had only three assists in his 40 minutes of action, but Duncan was strong down low with 15 boards (four offensive) and two blocks. SG Manu Ginobili (15.3 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.8 RPG, 2.0 SPG in series) was the team's best offensive player in Game 4 with 21 points on 8-of-18 FG (5-of-10 threes), while adding four rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. SF Kawhi Leonard (13.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG in series) had a game-high +17 rating in Game 3, but followed that up with a minus-11 rating in Game 4 when he scored 11 points with eight rebounds in 45 minutes of action. SG Danny Green (11.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG in series) made 9-of-18 threes over the first three games of the series, but had a dreadful performance on Sunday with 10 points on 4-of-13 FG (2-of-9 threes), seven rebounds and a game-low rating of minus-25.

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Premier League Betting

Arsenal-Wigan, Reading-Man City

The Premier League season is winding down and there are two crucial fixtures to satisfy bettors Tuesday:

Arsenal (5th, 67) v Wigan (18th, 35) -275 +450 +800
Previous meeting: Wigan 0, Arsenal 1, December 22

* Arsenal is in the hunt for Champions League football and will look to close the season with a pair of wins, starting with Wigan.

* Wigan will be fighting for survival and is desperate for a victory at the Emirates Stadium Tuesday to avoid relegation.

* Arsenal is unbeaten in its last eight Premier League matches at home.

* Wigan defeated Arsenal 2-1 in this fixture last season.

Reading (19th, 28) v Manchester City (2nd, 75) +550 +333 -175
Last meeting: Manchester City 1, Reading 0, December 22

* Reading has already secured a relegation spot and will play in the Championship, the tier below the Premier League next season.

* Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini Monday after a title-less campaign.

* Reading has played under 2.5 goals in its past three games at home.

* Manchester City has given up a league-low 31 goals this season.

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Locke is 2-0, 1.88 in his last four starts.
-- Arizona won last six Corbin starts (4-0, 1.55). Teheran is 2-0, 3.44 in his last three starts.
-- Kershaw is 1-0, 1.67 in his last four starts. Haren is 3-0, 3.15 in his last three outings.

-- Kazmir is 2-1, 2.65 in his last three starts. Pettibone is 2-0, 3.63 in his last three starts.
-- Orioles won last four Tillman starts (3-0, 2.03).

-- Harrell is 3-1, 4.01 in his last six starts.
-- Hernandez is 4-0, 0.95 in his last five starts.
-- Tampa Bay is 7-0 when Moore starts (6-0, 2.14).
-- Peavy is 3-0, 1.98 in his last four starts. Correia is 4-1, 3.06 in his last five outings.
-- Guthrie is 3-0, 0.83 in his last three starts.
-- Holland is 2-0, 0.60 in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Lohse is 0-3, 4.82 in his last three starts.
-- Bailey is 0-2, 4.67 in his last three starts. Nolasco is 2-2, 3.96 in his last four outings.
-- Francis is 0-3, 10.04 in his last six starts.
-- Gee is 2-4, 7.27 in seven starts this season.
-- Villanueva is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.

-- Cashner is 0-2, 7.88 in two road starts.
-- Zito is 0-1, 21.32 in two road starts (3-0, 0.55 at home). Toronto lost last four Dickey starts (0-3, 6.12).

-- Fister is 1-1, 5.48 in his last four starts.
-- Sabathia is 1-2, 4.32 in his last four starts.
-- Lackey is 1-3, 4.03 in four starts this season.
-- Vargas is 0-0, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Colon is 0-2, 7.13 in his last three starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in first inning. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Lohse 2-7; Locke 2-7
-- Bailey 1-7; Nolasco 3-8
-- Francis 4-7; Villanueva 4-7 (3 of last 3)
-- Gee 1-7; Gast 0-0
-- Teheran 4-6; Corbin 1-7
-- Haren 0-7; Kershaw 0-8

-- Kazmir 0-4; Pettibone 0-4
-- Cashner 2-4; Tillman 1-7
-- Zito 0-7; Dickey 3-8

-- Harrell 1-8; Fister 1-7
-- Hernandez 1-8; Sabathia 4-8 (4 of last 5)
-- Lackey 2-4; Moore 2-7
-- Peavy 1-6; Correia 2-7
-- Guthrie 1-7; Vargas 0-7
-- Holland 0-7; Colon 2-7

Totals
-- Five of last seven Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Met games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- 14 of last 18 Atlanta games went over the total.
-- 15 of last 17 games at Dodger Stadium went over the total.

-- Last five Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six games at Camden Yards stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Toronto games went over the total.

-- Nine of last eleven Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eleven White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Kansas City games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Oakland home games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won three of their last four games.
-- Reds won their last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Cardinals won 11 of their last 12 games.
-- Cubs won their last three games, allowing four runs.
-- Nationals won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Cleveland won 13 of its last 16 games.
-- Orioles won seven of their last ten games.
-- Giants won their last three games, scoring 23 runs.

-- Bronx won six of last seven games. Mariners won three of their last four.
-- Rays won their last five games, scoring 34 runs.
-- Twins won five of their last seven games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last ten games.

Cold teams
-- Brewers lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Miami lost five of its last six games.
-- Mets lost four in row, 12 of their last 16 games.
-- Colorado lost five of their last six games.
-- Braves lost eight of their last twelve road games. Arizona lost its last three games, scoring total of four runs.
-- Dodgers lost nine of their last eleven games.

-- Phillies lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Padres lost their last three games, allowing 18 runs.
-- Blue Jays lost four of their last five home games.

-- Houston lost 11 of its last 13 games. Tigers lost four of last six.
-- Red Sox lost eight of their last ten games.
-- White Sox are 3-6 in their last nine games.
-- Royals lost six of their last eight games. Angels lost six of last nine.
-- Oakland lost six of its last eight games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Pitt-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Culbreth games.
-- Col-Chi-- Four of last five Fairchild games stayed under total.
-- NY-StL-- Five of last seven Winters games went over total.
-- Atl-Az-- Home team won five of last six Hoye games.
-- Wsh-LA-- Home teams won five of last seven TBarrett games.

-- Hst-Det-- Over is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Blaser games.
-- Chi-Min-- Favorites won nine of last eleven Baker games.
-- KC-LA-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six McClelland games.
-- Tex-A's-- 12 of last 15 Carapazza games stayed under the total.

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

05/14/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 843-397 (.680)
ATS: 664-607 (.522)
ATS Vary Units: 1658-1554 (.516)
Over/Under: 652-619 (.513)
Over/Under Vary Units: 894-828 (.519)

Eastern Conference Semifinals
Game #4
INDIANA 94, New York 90

Western Conference Semifinals
Game #5
SAN ANTONIO 107, Golden State 101

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

05/14/13 Predictions

Season: 304-191 (.614)

Eastern Conference Semifinals
Game #1
PITTSBURGH 4, Ottawa 2

Western Conference Semifinals
Game #1
LOS ANGELES 3, San Jose 2

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Today's NBA Picks

New York at Indiana

The Knicks look to bounce back from their 82-71 loss in Game 3 and build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 games following an ATS defeat. New York is the pick (+5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Knicks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New York (+5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, MAY 14
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST


Game 731-732: New York at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 121.530; Indiana 119.885
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1 1/2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+5 1/2); Over


Game 733-734: Golden State at San Antonio (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 120.375; San Antonio 129.282
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 9; 191
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 7; 195
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-7); Under

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Today's MLB Picks

Seattle at NY Yankees

The Mariners look to build on their 8-2 record in Felix Hernandez' last 10 starts against the Yankees. Seattle is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, MAY 14
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST


Game 951-952: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Lohse) 15.324; Pittsburgh (Locke) 14.421
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-105); Over


Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Bailey) 15.314; Miami (Nolasco) 13.820
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-165); Under


Game 955-956: Colorado at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Francis) 15.907; Cubs (Villanueva) 14.802
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-140); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); N/A


Game 957-958: NY Mets at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 13.264; St. Louis (Gast) 15.976
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-160); Under


Game 959-960: Atlanta at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Teheran) 15.573; Arizona (Corbin) 14.515
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+120); Under


Game 961-962: Washington at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Haren) 16.250; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.745
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-185); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+165); Over


Game 963-964: Houston at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Harrell) 12.609; Detroit (Fister) 16.770
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 4; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-300); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-300); Over


Game 965-966: Seattle at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 16.797; NY Yankees (Sabathia) 15.930
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100); Under


Game 967-968: Boston at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Lackey) 13.786; Tampa Bay (Moore) 16.403
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Under


Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago White Sox (Peavy) 13.973; Minnesota (Correia) 15.929
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-105); Over


Game 971-972: Kansas City at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.437; LA Angels (Vargas) 13.498
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over


Game 973-974: Texas at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Holland) 15.585; Oakland (Colon) 13.973
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-125); Under


Game 975-976: Cleveland at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kazmir) 16.871; Philadelphia (Pettibone) 15.899
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-110); Over


Game 977-978: San Diego at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.396; Baltimore (Tillman) 16.795
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-130); Under


Game 979-980: San Francisco at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 16.190; Toronto (Dickey) 15.211
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+105); Under

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Today's NHL Picks

San Jose at Los Angeles

The Sharks look to open up the series and build on their 11-1 record in their last 12 games against teams with a winning record. San Jose is the pick (+140) according to Dunkel, which has the Sharks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+140). Here are all of today's picks.


TUESDAY, MAY 14
Time Posted 7:30 a.m. EST


Game 1-2: Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.078; Pittsburgh 13.093
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-200); Under


Game 3-4: San Jose at Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.194; Los Angeles 11.053
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+140); Over

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Hockey Crusher
San Jose Sharks + LA Kings UNDER 5
(System Record: 61-3, won last game and a push)
Overall Record: 61-44-4

Basketball Crusher
Golden State Warriors +7 over San Antonio
(System Record: 103-4, won last 3 games)
Overall Record: 103-77-4

Baseball Crusher
Seattle Mariners + NY Yanks UNDER 7
(System Record: 19-3, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 19-26

Soccer Crusher
Arsenal + Wigan OVER 3
This match is happening in England
(System Record: 396-15, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 396-345-49

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Joe Wiz

Free Play Tuesday White Sox/Twins Under 8

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

Orioles -135

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Cappers Access

Pacers -5
Warriors +6.5
W.Sox -115

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MLB Picks - (5 Units Each)

Pick #1: Kansas City Royals +110

Pick #2: Chicago White Sox -105

Pick #3: Texas Rangers -115

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SEATTLE
TAMPA BAY

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MLB CHI WHITE SOX at MINNESOTA

Play Against - Road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (CHI WHITE SOX) poor AL offensive team (<=4.5 runs/game) against a team with a very good bullpen (ERA<=3.33), with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 4.20 or better on the season (AL)
99-54 over the last 5 seasons. ( 64.7% 41.4 units )
10-8 this year. ( 55.6% 1.3 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends™ - FoxSheets

MLB ATLANTA at ARIZONA

ATLANTA is 14-3 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in Road games after scoring 8 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: ATLANTA (5.2) , OPPONENT (2.6)

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NBA GOLDEN STATE at SAN ANTONIO

Play Under - Any team in a playoff series which is tied, a good team (60% to 75%) playing a team with a winning record
56-26 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.3% 27.4 units )
5-4 this year. ( 55.6% 0.6 units )

NBA NEW YORK at INDIANA

Play Against - Road teams vs. the money line (NEW YORK) after going under the total by more than 18 points in their previous game against opponent after going under the total by 48 or more points total in their last seven games
78-33 over the last 5 seasons. ( 70.3% 36.1 units )
10-8 this year. ( 55.6% -2.4 units )

NBA GOLDEN STATE at SAN ANTONIO

Play Under - All teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points in a playoff game
380-244 since 1997. ( 60.9% 111.6 units )
14-0 this year. ( 100.0% 14.0 units )

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ScLiveDogs

Tuesday MLB

Why we like the Red Sox on Tuesday at +130...this is a Red Sox team that has been scuffling in May with a record of 4-8. A reason that we back them in this game is because of the fact that they are coming off of an off day. A veteran team such as the Red Sox who have not had an off day this month, who are banged up, and who have been losing games; Mondays day off may just have been what the doctor ordered for a team still in control of their own destiny this season. On the other side, the Rays have won their last five games but may see their winning streak end Tuesday as day offs have not been friendly to this franchise where they are 1-1 this season, and 16-16 over the last three seasons after a day off. The Red Sox will be pitching John Lackey who comes into this game with a 2.82 era on the year and is coming off of his best start of the season against the Twins where he allowed just 1 run on 6 hits, 8 Ks and 1 BB through 7 innings. More importantly is that Lackey has been extended from an innings standpoint which should give him some breathing room and save the Red Sox bullpen. That start could turn out to be a huge momentum booster not only for Lackey but also the Red Sox to give them the jolt that they have been looking for. The Rays will be pitching Matt Moore who comes into this game with a 6-0 record to match his 2.14 era but there is room for concern for Moore coming into Tuesday's game. In Moore's last two starts, he has seen his hits allowed total increase, his BBs allowed increase, his HRs allowed increase, while his K total decreased. With Moore coming off of five days of rest to make Tuesdays start, there is also a red flag knowing that the only other occurrence this season that Moore went on five days rest was on May 3rd against the Rockies where he allowed 4 runs through 5 innings on 7 hits, 2 HRs, 4 BBs and 3 Ks. If Moore's career trend is to follow suit, then it may be wise to fade him in May as in 2012, Moore went 1-4 with a 4.83 era and the trend continues with this May as he has already allowed a combined 6 runs on 13 hits, 3 HRs & 8 BBs on just 5 Ks through his 10 May innings. Moore faced the Red Sox twice in 2012 where he went 0-2 while allowing a combined 9 runs on 13 hits & 4 HRs through 12 innings. The Red Sox come in with the bullpen edge where they have a 3.35 road era where they have allowed just 6 HRs through 45 innings while the Rays have a 4.81 home era where they have allowed 9 HRs through 48 innings. A few trends to keep in mind for this game is that the Red Sox are 7-2 in road games with a total of 8 to 8.5 as well as being 3-0 against the Rays this season. The Rays come into Tuesdays game with an 0-6 record in Tuesday games in 2013.

Play on the Red Sox at +130.

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7* Customer Appreciation

Cleveland vs. Philadelphia
Money Line: Philadelphia+105

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"Mr Chalk" 2013 MLB Season

Ben lee lost (2 in a row) again on Monday with the Pirates -$150/Brewers.

For Tuesday "Mr Chalk" likes the Orioles -$130/Padres.

"Mr Chalk" is 0-1 -$150 for the week and 25-13 + $477 for the 2013 Regular Season.


Ben lee had Np on Monday and has Np for Tuesday.

Ben lee is 12-8 +$310 for the NBA Conference Playoffs.


Ben lee had Np for Monday and has Np for Tuesday.

Ben lee is 5-2 +$155 for the NHL Playoffs.

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PAUL LEINER

100* Knicks +5.5

100* Orioles -135

50* Over 8 - White Sox/Twins

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HANDICAPPING KINGS

JIMMY

BASEBALL

BALTIMORE -128 SD (7PM)

NYY/SEATTLE - UNDER 7 -130 (7PM)

MINNESOTA +105 CHICAGO (8PM)

ST LOUIS/NYM - OVER 8.5 +100 (8PM)

NBA

GOLDEN ST/SA - UNDER 195 (930PM)

NHL

SJ/LA - UNDER 5 -140 (10PM)

PERRY (SOCCER PLAYS)

Wigan (ENG-P) vs Arsenal (ENG-P) - OVER 3-133 (245PM)

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Todays Best Bets

(5 UNITS) Knicks +5.5

(5 UNITS) Warriors +7

(5 UNITS) Rangers

(4 UNITS)Sea/NYY - UNDER 7

(3 UNITS) Royals

(3 UNITS) Phillies

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NBA

Tuesday, May 14

Carmelo Anthony was 6-16 in Game 3 after shooting 48-121 (39.7%) from floor in his first five games vs Indiana this year; JR Smith is 19-63 in four losses vs Pacers, 15-36 in three New York Ws- he played 25 minutes Saturday, might play less here. Stoudemire played nine minutes in Game 3, NY was even during that time. Nine of last 13 Knick games stayed under the total; 12 of last 17 Indy games went over. New York lost 81-76/125-91/82-71 in three visits to Conseco this year. Indiana won its last four home games, with all four wins by 11+ points.

Leads haven't been safe in Warrior-Spur series; SA came back from huge deficit to win Game 1, blew 80-72 lead with 4:40 left in Game 4, now its a best-of-3 series. To those who say Steph Curry shouldn't have played whole game in 1st game of series, Warriors were +24 in 81 minutes he played in Games 3-4, -24 in 20:00 he sat out. Warriors are 12-1 against spread in last 13 games overall; under is 6-4 in Golden State's playoff games. Spurs are 6-2 in playoffs, with five wins by double digits; home side is 6-2 in series games this year. Last three series tilts stayed under.

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Tuesday's NBA playoff action: What bettors need to know

New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers (-5.5, 179.5)

Indiana leads series 2-1.

The Indiana Pacers fixed whatever had slowed them down in Game 2 and put together a strong defensive performance to take Game 3. The Pacers will be looking for a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals when they host the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Knicks are dealing with some internal turmoil over shot selection while trying to work Amar’e Stoudemire back into the forward rotation.

New York center Tyson Chandler, who has had trouble guarding Indiana’s Roy Hibbert while also offering little on the offensive end in the series, was seemingly critical of Knicks shooters Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith. “I watched the tape myself and there’s open looks,” Chandler told reporters. “We have to be willing passers. You have to sacrifice yourself sometimes for the betterment of the team, for the betterment of your teammates. … I‘m not saying anyone is doing it maliciously. I think it’s moreso a situation, you want to take over the game or you want to make a big shot, where you have to just stick to the game plan.” The Pacers’ defense has forced New York to become a different offensive team by taking away the 3-point line.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE KNICKS: Chandler did not mention Smith or Anthony by name, but those are the two players taking the bulk of the shots and both have struggled. Anthony scored 16 points during a 30-2 run that sealed a Game 2 win but has otherwise had a hard time with Paul George and David West. The All-Star forward was held to 6-for-16 from the field in Game 3 and went 10-for-28 in Game 1, both losses. Smith, who has been dealing with an illness and missed his second straight day of practice on Monday, is 11-for-42 in the series and has not reached double figures in scoring in either of the last two contests. Chandler, who was named to the All-Defensive First Team on Monday, got into foul trouble in Game 3 and has averaged seven points and four rebounds in the series.

ABOUT THE PACERS: Indiana came out aggressively in Game 3 and quickly erased the sting of Game 2’s collapse. The Pacers’ commitment to the defensive end helped hold the Knicks to 35.2 percent from the field and limited them to 11 3-point attempts. Paul George (2-for-12) had more 3-point attempts all by himself and made up for a tough shooting day with some tight defense on Anthony and Smith. “That’s how we play Pacers basketball,” George said. “We just locked in, and it was just helping one another on the defensive end.” Indiana held a 53-40 rebounding edge in Game 3 as both Hibbert and West pulled down 12 boards.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Knicks are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games.
* Pacers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 Conference Semifinals games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. The Pacers are 4-0 at home in the postseason.

2. New York G Iman Shumpert (left knee) missed practice on Monday but is expected to play on Tuesday.

3. The teams combined for 32 turnovers and 46 fouls in Game 3

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NHL

Tuesday, May 14

Pittsburgh are 3-0 vs Senators this year, winning 2-1/4-2/3-1, with 4-2 game Ottawa's one visit here; Senators lost five of last seven visits here overall. Penguins won 17 of last 20 home games, winning two of three vs Islanders, with both wins shutouts. Six of last eight series games went over total. Ottawa won six of last seven road games; over is 4-1-1 in its last six games overall, 4-1 in Pittsburgh's last five. Senators just beat rival Canadiens, will they be able to get back up right away for next series?

Sharks swept Vancouver, with two wins in OT; Kings won last four games vs St Louis, after falling behind 2-0, with all four wins by a goal. Home teams won nine of last ten in this rivalry, with San Jose losing four of last five visits to Staples Center. Over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. Sharks' last loss was 3-2 here 17 days ago. Under is 6-1-2 in last nine Los Angeles games; defending champs split four games with San Jose this year, with home side winning all four games.

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Tuesday's NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings (-155, 5)

The fifth-seeded Los Angeles Kings continue their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions Tuesday, when they begin their Western Conference second-round series against the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks at Staples Center. Los Angeles' hopes to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98 took an early blow as it dropped the first two games of its first-round series with the St. Louis Blues. The Kings rallied to win the next four in the tightly contested matchup, as each of the six games were decided by one goal.

San Jose advanced to the all-California showdown by sweeping the Northwest Division champion Vancouver Canucks. The series was not as easy for the Sharks as it would seem, with two of their wins coming in overtime and the other two needing big offensive performances in the third period. San Jose has been idle since finishing off Vancouver on May 7, while Los Angeles has had three days off since dispatching St. Louis on Friday. The Kings, who have home-ice advantage in a playoff series for the first time since 1992, split their four-game set against the Sharks during the regular season.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN, TSN

ABOUT THE SHARKS: Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture led San Jose with eight points apiece in the first-round series against Vancouver. Pavelski and Patrick Marleau each scored four goals. Captain Joe Thornton understands the showdown with former Sharks coach Darryl Sutter's club will not be a walk in the park. "They're the champs," Thornton said. "We have to go down there and try to win some games. We're not looking to go down and sweep the champs. We just want to compete hard from Game 1 on and see if we can win." Defenseman Jason Demers appears to have recovered from his left ankle injury but likely will be kept out of the lineup Tuesday. Demers, who missed the final four regular-season games and the entire series against Vancouver, has participated in practice each of the last two days. "Yesterday I was a little tired, but today I felt pretty good," he said.

ABOUT THE KINGS: Mike Richards topped Los Angeles with five points - all assists - against St. Louis, while Jeff Carter scored a team-high three goals in the series. Defenseman Slava Voynov was Mr. Clutch for the Kings, as both of his goals against the Blues were game-winners. Coming back to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first two games is no easy feat. It has been done only 45 times in 327 instances, but Los Angeles is not in awe of itself. "There seemed to be just a sense of business as usual," Justin Williams told the Los Angeles Times. "We're happy with the win but not satisfied." The Kings performed well on the penalty kill in the first round, ranking fourth with an 88.2 percent success rate. They'll have to be at least as good against the Sharks, who went 7-for-24 on the power play against Vancouver to rank second at 29.2 percent. "They really thrive on their power play," Kings captain Dustin Brown told the Times. "Our PK was good last series, but it's going to have to be even better against these guys."

TRENDS:

* Over is 3-0-1 in the last four meetings in Los Angeles.
* Over is 4-0-3 in the last seven meetings.
* Home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Sharks are 1-4 in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.

OVERTIME:

1. The Kings and Sharks have met just one other time in the playoffs, with San Jose winning the 2011 first-round series in six games. Three of its four victories came in overtime.

2. D Drew Doughty was a 2-year-old the last time the Kings had home-ice advantage in a postseason series.

3. Three of the four regular-season meetings between the Pacific Division rivals were decided by one goal, with one contest going to a shootout.

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Bob Balfe

May 14th 2013

Tuesday NBA & MLB

Knicks +5.5 over Pacers
Indiana is a very good home team and their size advantage is why they have made it this far. The problem I see tonight is your asking a young team to do a lot. Not only do they have to win, but they have to win by more than 6 points. The Knicks usually will end up taking more shots than their opponents. The more chances you shoot the more chances you have to win the game. There are a few guys on the Knicks that can step up and go win a game for their team. The Pacers do not have a player who can carry a team on his back like the Knicks do. I just don't think Indiana is ready to put the choke hold on this series. Take the Knicks

Phillies +110 over Indians
The Phillies went to Cleveland a few weeks ago with two hall of fame aces and were rocked by a pretty young team. Its time to return the favor tonight in their own building. AL teams are always at a disadvantage when pitchers have to bat. Scott Kazmir has been awful on the road this year allowing 8 runs in about 8 innings. Look for Philadelphia to pull out the bats tonight with a couple of long balls. Take the Phillies.

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Dave Essler | MLB RunLine - Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:10PM
954 Mia +1.5 -115 vs 953 CIN double-dime bet

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5Lines

Total Line for 05/14/2013
(Won last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - San Antonio Spurs : u195
Cost: -110

Run Line for 05/14/2013
(Won last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - San Antonio Spurs : -7
Cost: -110

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CHRIS JORDAN

500* Cubs -140

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Golden State at San Antonio (9:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: First Half UNDER 98 -110

This has been a tough series. Each team has won one on the road, and the series is knotted at two games apiece. I would expect Game Five to be very physical at the onset, which typically means defensive as each team knows the significance of winning here to go up 3-2. Both of these teams are potent at the offensive end, but what we have seen is a pair of defenses leaving it all on the floor, as the points have not come easy for either team. Both of these teams have averaged well below their season points on offense, and with so much riding here, the defenses, which have grown in confidence, are going to come out and try to impose their wills early. Golden State does not want the crowd to get involved early, and the best way to do that is to defend hard. I look for the first half to be played defensively tough, and will play the first half UNDER the total.

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Jimmy Boyd

4* (NBA) San Antonio Spurs -7
4* (MLB) Red Sox/Rays OVER 8

3* (MLB) Brewera/Pirates OVER 7.5
3* (MLB) Arizona Diamondbacks ML -136
3* (MLB) LA Dodgers ML -180

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Greg Shaker| NBA TOTAL - Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:00PM
731 NYK / 732 IND Over 179.5 triple-dime bet

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Kyle Hunter

4* KC

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Stephen Nover | NBA Sides - Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:00PM
731 NYK 5.5(-110) SportsInterAction (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=6) vs 732 IND double-dime bet

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Goodfella

Tuesday MLB Team Total
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS OVER 4.5 RUNS (@sportsbook)

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Ats hockey lock club
4 units kings/sharks under 5

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Sports handicapper King

Knicks
White Sox

Free play Baltimore

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Joe Gavazzi | MLB ML - Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:05PM
ML 973 TEX -110 vs 974 OAK triple-dime bet

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Larry Ness

Larry's 10* IL Game of Month
San Diego Padres @ Baltimore Orioles
Play on: Baltimore Orioles


Larry Ness: Larry's weekly Wipeout winner
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Play on: Tampa Bay Rays


Larry Ness: Larry's 10* Pitch-Perfect Playinning spot)
Atlanta Braves @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Play on: Arizona Diamondbacks

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DANNYB:

Pirates vs Brewers OVER 7.5

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marc lawerence

nyk
tex rangers

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Powerplaywins

POD Balt

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Anthony Redd

80 Dime
Basketball Winner # 10 of 13
- and # 3 in a Row -
Spurs/Gs over

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King Creole | NBA Sides - Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:35PM
733 GSW 7.0 vs 734 SAN double-dime bet

Analysis:
6:35pm PT - 9:35pm ET / #733 / Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs
2** Play on: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS plus the points

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Interleague GOM
3* Orioles (-133)

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NBA | May 14 '13 (7:00p)
NEW YORK GM4 vs INDIANA GM4
NEW YORK GM4
+5½-103 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


20* Knicks/Pacers TNT Tuesday No-Brainer on New York +5.5

This is essentially a must-win situation for the New York Knicks as they cannot afford to fall behind 3-1 in this series against the Indiana Pacers. I look for them to respond well and to win Game 4 to nod this series at 2-2, but I'll take the points for some insurance.

After getting upset in Game 1, the Knicks responded very well in Game 2 with a blowout 105-79 victory. This team has proven that it has some resiliency, and I look for that to show tonight on the road in Game 4.

New York is 48-28 ATS as a road underdog over the last 3 seasons. The Knicks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games following a S.U. loss. The Pacers are 10-21 ATS in their last 31 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game. Bet the Knicks Tuesday.







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MLB | May 14 '13 (8:15p)
New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
+150 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


15* NL Tuesday GAME OF THE NIGHT on New York Mets +150

The New York Mets are showing excellent value as a big road underdog to the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. I'll gladly take advantage and back them at a great price in Game 2 of this series tonight.

St. Louis starter John Gast will be making his major league debut tonight, and he's clearly getting too much respect from oddsmakers. While Dillon Gee is off to a slow start for New York, he has had a ton of success in the past against tonight's opponent.

Gee is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA and 0.929 WHIP in two career starts against the Cardinals. He has allowed just four earned runs and nine hits over 14 innings in those two outings against St. Louis.

Gee is 11-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons. New York is a very profitable 47-42 (+15.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. Take the Mets Tuesday.








MLB | May 14 '13 (10:05p)
Texas Rangers vs Oakland A's
Texas Rangers
-108 (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=af000123&mediaTypeID=633&Image=/tracking/banner/160x600/5dimes-MB-160x600v4.gif&AffUrlID=176) at 5dimes (http://www.5dimes.com/)


15* AL Tuesday GAME OF THE NIGHT on Texas Rangers -108

The Texas Rangers should be a much heavier favorite Tuesday over the Oakland A's. After losing Game 1 of this series, I look for them to bounce back with a blowout victory in Game 2 given the massive edge they have on the mound.

Derek Holland is one of the most underrated starters in the league. The left-hander is 3-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 1.007 WHIP through seven starts this season. Holland is 4-1 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.200 WHIP in eight career starts against Oakland.

Bartolo Colon is well past his prime. He got off to a decent start for Oakland, but has come back down to reality of late. Colon is 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in his last three starts, allowing 14 earned runs over 15 1/3 innings.

This play falls into a system that is 74-39 (65.5%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on all teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (TEXAS) - starting a pitcher who walked <=1 hitters each of his last 2 outings against opponent with a cold starting pitcher- ERA >= 7.50 over his last 3 starts.

Texas is 32-8 (+21.1 Units) against the money line revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less over the last 3 seasons. Colon is 0-11 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after giving up 2 or more home runs last outing over the last 3 seasons. His teams are losing by 3.0 runs/game in this spot. Roll with the Rangers Tuesday.

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Kevin
MLBPredictions

2 UNIT = Atlanta Braves @ Arizona Diamondbacks - UNDER 9 RUNS (+105)
Listed Pitchers: Teheran vs Corbin
(Note: I’m risking 2.00 units to win 2.10 units)

I’m coming right back here with the UNDER as we get a higher total at 9 and a good price with +105. The Braves managed 10 runs last night, but they scored just 4 in their previous 3 games. The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to struggle scoring runs, as their 1 run gives them 12 over their last 6 games (2 runs per game). Tonight we’ve Julio Teheran on the mound for Atlanta who is 2-0 on the season with a 4.84 ERA, .319 OBA and 1.53 WHIP. Although those numbers aren’t great he is 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA over his last three starts and 2-0 with a 4.32 ERA on the road this year. Southpaw Patrick Corbin will get the start for Arizona and he is 5-0 with a 1.75 ERA, .220 OBA and 1.06 WHIP. At home he is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA, and over his last 3 starts he is 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA. Last season Corbin had average overall numbers but was 3-3 with a solid 2.92 ERA at home. Note that the UNDER is 5-1 in the Diamondbacks last 6 overall, 4-1 in their last 5 home games, and 12-5-1 in their last 18 vs a team with a winning record. The UNDER is 4-0 in Corbin’s last 4 home starts and 5-2 in his last 7 home starts with a total set between 9 and 10.5 runs. Arizona is struggling scoring runs right now, and although Atlanta had hot bats last night I expect Corbin to be able to contain them enough to help keep this game UNDER the high total.

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Robert Ferringo

Take Under (5.5) Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7:35 pm, Tuesday, May 14th)(-125)
(Series) BET!!!!! Take San Jose (+130) over Los Angeles (10pm, Tuesday, May 14th)

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Wunderdog nhl

0.5* Ottawa ML +175
0.5* Los Angeles ML -155

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SB Professor MLB/NBA

Philadelphia Phillies +109
Toronto Blue Jays -133
Chicago Cubs -117
Minnesota Twins +102
Los Angeles Angels -121

San Antonio Spurs -7

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Championship Picks

3 Knicks +6
3 Spurs -7

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Best Sports Picks

3 Pacers -5
3 Spurs -7

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Beat The Odds - Vegas Davis

3 Knicks +6
3 Redsox +135
2 Tigers -1.5

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Vegas Bookie Plays

11 units Spurs -7

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Hoopsgooroo

[975] Cleveland Indians UNDER 8.5 -105 vs Philadelphia Phillies
[951] Milwaukee Brewers -116 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
[965] Seattle Mariners +108 vs New York Yankees
[975] Cleveland Indians -125 vs Philadelphia Phillies
[979] San Francisco Giants +129 vs Toronto Blue Jays
[967] Boston Red Sox +129 vs Tampa Bay Rays
[969] Chicago White Sox -107 vs Minnesota Twins
[974] Oakland Athletics +100 vs Texas Rangers
[961] Washington Nationals +167 vs Los Angeles Dodgers

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Pregame's First Preview

Fezzik Best Bet- Miami Dolphins OVER 6.5 WINS says would lay up to -160 .. the line has moved to 7 -120 @ cantor

Byran Leonard Best Bet- NYK-IND UNDER 180

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Allen Eastman

4 Whitesox/Twins Under 8

3 Seattle +105

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Where the action is: Big bets on Pacers spread, Spurs moneyline

Tuesday’s NBA slate has two huge playoff games on tap, with Indiana trying to put New York on the ropes in the East and the Spurs and Warriors fighting for the series lead out West. We talk with sportsbooks both online and in Las Vegas about the betting action heading into Tuesday’s tipoffs:

New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers – Open: -4.5, Move: -5.5

The Pacers can take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win at home Tuesday. Indiana has drawn the early action, jumping a full point to 5.5-point home chalk.

According to Jeff Stoneback at the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas, the ticket count is even for this game but almost 50 percent more money is riding on the Pacers. Similar betting patterns are showing up at online books as well.

“All the money in the opening game has been on Indiana,” Russ Candler of UWin.com told Covers. “The Knicks are absolutely friendless. I’d be amazed if it doesn’t go to -6 by the tipoff.”

The total for Game 5 opened at 180.5 and has been bet down to 179.5. The Pacers and Knicks have posted a 1-2-1 over/under count in this series so far.

Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs – Open: -8, Move: -7

Some markets opened with the Spurs as 8-point home favorites while others saw the early move coming and posted -7 instead. Action on the spread is quiet in Las Vegas, but books are bracing for more money on the under Warriors, who have become a favorite of NBA bettors this postseason.

“Just about every game, they’ve been on the Warriors,” says Stoneback. “Outside of the last one, when Curry was questionable, they’ve bet the Warriors. All through the Denver series and in this one against the Spurs.”

“At least they’re fun to watch,” Stoneback says of Golden State’s high-scoring attack. “If you’re going to throw $20 down on a game, they’re a lot more entertaining than that Pacers-Knicks series.”

While the spread isn’t moving much, online books have taken some sharp money on the Spurs’ moneyline odds to win straight up. San Antonio opened as high as -400 for Game 5 and is available between -345 and -310.

“In the late game, we’ve had a high-rolling ‘money buyer’ steam into the -320 on the Spurs winning straight up,” says Candler. “Good luck to him. I think this game is tighter than the 7-point line suggests.”

The total for Tuesday’s Western Conference semifinal opened at 195 and has dropped half a point at some markets to 194.5. The Warriors and Spurs have produced a 1-3 over/under count in this series, with the last three games finishing under the number.

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities
By JASON LOGAN

Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the biggest disappointments in all of sports this year, posting a 15-24 record and burning -10.10 units heading into this week, after making so many big-name moves this offseason. However, Toronto took two of three versus the Red Sox over the weekend and can do more damage in the AL East during an upcoming trip to New York.

Before the Blue Jays battle in the Bronx, they host the San Francisco Giants for a two-game interleague set starting Tuesday. It’s not often teams overlook the defending World Series champs but this series means little to the Jays when it comes to climbing the division ladder. Expect Toronto to already have its bags packed for the Big Apple and suffer a lookahead spot versus San Francisco.

Letdown spot

Every sport has its All-Star game and NASCAR is no exception. The Sprint Cup Series heads home to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Sunday’s celebration of stock car racing’s finest. Winners from this year and last season as well as wild cards from the Sprint Showdown race and fan vote compete for a $1 million Grand Prize. While a cool milli would be nice, one driver that isn’t getting up for the All-Star festivities is Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson.

The No. 48 car holds a hefty 44-point edge over Carl Edwards and is more concerned about protecting that buffer and preparing for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte the following weekend. Johnson won the All-Star Race last spring and is expected to use this weekend’s event as trial and error for when it really counts as well as a chance to catch his breath before the summer schedule heats up.

Schedule spot

With early game spreads and season win totals already on the board, May is the unofficial start of the NFL season for football bettors. And while there is still four and a half months before the schedule starts, the Philadelphia Eagles will need all that time to learn new head coach Chip Kelly’s high-octane offense and prepare for a busy opening slate.

The Eagles, whose win total is set at seven, kick of 2013 with three games in 10 days. Philadelphia opens at Washington on Monday Night Football in Week 1 (+4.5), hosts the San Diego Chargers in Week 2 (-2.5), and welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football (-3) in Week 3. Philadelphia faced a similar run last year, playing four games in 18 days between Weeks 12 and 15, going 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS. The frantic start to the 2013 schedule leaves the Eagles little time to ease into a revamped game plan.

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NHL Eastern Conference playoff preview: Round 2

The opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs were nothing short of dramatic and featured the Ottawa Senators' upset of the Montreal Canadiens in five games and the Boston Bruins' Game 7 comeback victory that seemed to fly off the pages of a Hollywood screenplay.

The top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Senators with the Matt Cooke/Erik Karlsson subplot looming large ahead of Game 1 Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Bruins and New York Rangers will renew acquaintances in a battle of Original Six franchises.

Here's our Eastern Conference Round 2 playoff betting preview:

No.1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 7 Ottawa Senators

Season series: Penguins won 3-0 SU, 1-2 over/under

Series prices: Penguins -280, Senators +220

Why bet the Penguins: Scoring is never a problem for the Penguins, who led all teams with 25 goals in the first round of the playoffs. Pittsburgh displayed its scoring depth in its opening round series with the Islanders, boasting seven players that registered two goals or more. The Penguins also showed off their depth in goal. Although Marc-Andre Fleury dropped the ball in Round 1, veteran netminder Tomas Vokoun stepped in and stopped 66 of 69 shots in two outings for a sparkling 1.41 GAA and .957 save percentage.

Why bet the Senators: The Senators are well rested after dispatching the Montreal Canadiens in five games. They also won’t be road weary after making the short hour-long trip to Montreal for Games 1, 2 and 5. Stud forward Jason Spezza (back) is on the mend and could make a return at some point in the series. The center hasn’t played since the fifth game of the season and has 51 points in 53 career postseason games. Ottawa did a great job of slowing Pittsburgh’s power play during the regular season, holding them to a single goal on 15 chances with the man advantage.

No. 4 Boston Bruins vs. No. 6 New York Rangers

Season series: Rangers won 2-1 SU, 2-1 over/under

Series prices: Bruins -159, Rangers +115

Why bet the Bruins: Momentum. The Bruins battled back to win one of the more memorable Game 7s in recent history against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Down 4-1 with under 11 minutes to play, the Bruins triumphed in the face of adversity. After clawing their way back to 4-2 and with clock ticking, Patrice Bergeron awoke from his series-long slumber to net the equalizer with 51 seconds to play and then, finally, the overtime winner. Center David Krejci leads all playoff scorers with 13 points and linemates Nathan Horton and Milan Lucic have also been a handful for the opposition.

Why bet the Rangers: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist has been playing up to his moniker of "King Henrik" thus far in the postseason. The Swede blanked the Washington Capitals in Games 6 and 7 to carry the Rangers into the second round. Lundqvist brings a 1.65 GAA and a sparkling .947 save percentage into the matchup with Boston. Center Derick Brassard has been a revelation for the squad, pacing the offense for the Broadway Blue Shirts with nine points in the seven-game series with the Capitals.

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Stephen Nover | MLB ML - Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:05PM
ML 973 TEX (-110) BetOnline vs 974 OAK double-dime bet


Tuesday Free Play
Mariners plus $1.08 at Yankees

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GoodFella | MLB ML - Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:05PM
ML 978 BAL (-133) (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=57)Justbet (http://justbet.cx/) vs 977 SDP triple-dime bet

Analysis:
"Inter-League GOM" (3*) o n the BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Tillman & Cashner Must Start


The Padres SP Cashner has been very poor in his 2 ROAD starts this season, at the Cubs and SF Giants. This Orioles offense/lineup is MUCH better/deeper than either of those. He is also a reliever turned SP as he has made just 4 starts in 104 games pitched in his career. Baltimore SP Tillman has been very strong over his L/4 starts. A sparkling 2.02 ERA over those 4 starts and getting his club deep into the game and handing the ball over to one of MLB best bullpens. The O's have won all 4 of his last 4 starts & I expect more of the same here tonight. Tillman to outpitch Cashner and hand the ball over to their very very strong bullpen and I look for a 6-3 type win from these Orioles tonight, and we are all over BALTIMORE tonight.

GOODFELL 2 Dime St Louis ML

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SCOTT LANDAU TUESDAY:

NBA = KNICKS +
Well the down 2-1 in Round 2 System that was 20-5 over ten years is now 1-2 this Postseason thanks to a flaming pile of Shit named the OKC Thunder and 30 seconds of BS at the end of OT that cost us a lot of money in addition to the hour it took to steal it. Let's not forget the refs hovering over the monitor for 7 minutes and still getting the call wrong.
Knicks are the last Play.

MLB = PIT +115 .... COL +105 .... MET +155 .... BOS +125 .... OVER 8 -115 sd-bal

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4_SEASONS NBA Power Play of the Day
KNICKS +6

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Bryan Rosica

25 Dime NY KNICKS

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Seabass Report for Tuesday:
50 Seattle
50 Tampa Bay
50 Cleveland
100 San Jose(SERIES)
100 New York Knicks
200 OVER Golden State

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4_SEASONS MLB Power Play of the Day
ARIZONA -135

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Vegas Vic

Knicks

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Z Money Sports

Toronto Blue Jays
Oakland A's
Golden St/San Antonio under 195.5

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strike point
Take #978 Baltimore (-130) over San Diego (7:05 p.m., Tuesday, May 14)

doc's Play
#731 Take New York +5.5 over Indiana (7 p.m. EST, Tuesday)

vegas sports informer
Take LA Kings -145 over San Jose

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SB Professor NHL Picks 5/14

1. Ottawa Senators +174

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Tom Freese 10* NBA

San Antonio

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ROOT

millionaire spurs

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Joey Cassano

Knicks +5.5

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Dropthehammersports 05.14.13

Cubs
Reds
Rays

Sharks

Spurs -6.5

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The Delawarian

9-1 L/10

BetThisPick

ALL MLB PLAYS

2* Boston ML +121
2* Toronto ML -130
2* Oakland ML +106

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Marco D'Angelo | MLB ML - Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:05PM
ML 975 CLE -117 vs 976 PHI double-dime bet

Analysis:

PLAY: CLEVELAND
RATING: DOUBLE DIME PLAY

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New England Sports Syndicate

7:05 pm est (mlb) baltimore vs. San diego
spread pick:baltimore (-136) - risk 1 units