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Heat at Pacers: What bettors need to know

Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers (2.5, 182)

Heat lead best-of-seven series 3-2.

LeBron James has not gotten much help from the rest of the “Big Three,” but he hasn’t really needed it. James and the Miami Heat will be looking to close out the Eastern Conference finals when they visit the Indiana Pacers for Game 6 on Saturday. James went for 30 points in Game 5 and took over in the second half after the Heat had fallen behind. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

James outscored the Pacers 16-13 in the third quarter and added eight rebounds and six assists. “That’s LeBron showing his greatness and making it look easy,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. “…His engine in the third quarter was incredible. He was tireless, he was making plays on both ends of the court, rebounding, covering so much ground defensively and then making virtually every play for us offensively. It’s really remarkable.” Paul George had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Indiana but could not drag the team back by himself in the fourth quarter after James had given the Heat a double-digit advantage.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE HEAT: Miami is one win away from a third straight trip to the NBA Finals and has not dropped back-to-back games since January. The Heat were able to correct huge deficiencies on the glass and in points in the paint in Game 5, and will need to avoid falling into a hole in those areas again when the series shifts back to Indiana for Game 5. Udonis Haslem had his second strong supporting performance of the series with 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting in Game 5 and Chris Andersen continued to provide the Heat with some toughness on the interior, though his shove to Pacers forward Tyler Hnasbrough’s chest is sure to draw some scrutiny from the league. But James was head-and-shoulders above the rest and seemed to control every aspect of the game during the decisive runs. “That’s what I came here for,” James said, “to be able to compete for a championship each and every year. I’m one step away from doing it again.”

ABOUT THE PACERS: Indiana counts on its size advantage on the frontline to lead the way, as it has in each of the Pacers’ two victories in the series. While George, Roy Hibbert and David West combined for 66 points, the rest of the lineup managed just 13 in the 90-79 setback. The starting backcourt of George Hill and Lance Stephenson was especially disappointing with a total of five points. Stephenson picked up two quick fouls on James in the first quarter and was in trouble the rest of the night, preventing him from crashing the paint and doing some damage on the glass. George was the only Indiana player to knock down a 3-pointer, and the starting five combined for 14 turnovers. “(The Heat are) one of the best teams that this league has ever seen and we’re enjoying competing against them,” Pacers coach Frank Vogel said after Game 5. “We know we can beat them, but we’ve got to play better than we did tonight.”

TRENDS:

* Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a loss.
* Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Over is 14-2 in Pacers’ last 16 games following a loss.
* Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a win.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Andersen remains perfect from the field at 15-for-15 in the series. He has not missed a shot since Game 4 of the semifinals at Chicago but will be suspended for Game 6 for his shove of Indiana's Tyler Hansbrough in Game 5 on Thursday night.

2. Stephenson is 10-for-39 in the series outside of Game 4, when he went for 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting.

3. Wade has failed to reach 20 points in 12 straight games.

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NBA betting: Heat are closers with three wins in a series

When the Miami Heat have three wins in a series, they historically finish off their opponent and close out the series. The Heat have that opportunity presented to them again as they take a 3-2 lead into Indianapolis against the Indiana Pacers.

Miami has played 11 games in the "Big Three" era when they have the opportunity to close out a series. They are 9-2 SU (straight up), 7-4 ATS and 7-4 O/U (over/under). Their only SU losses came in a first-round series in 2011 against the Philadelphia 76ers and 2012 versus the New York Knicks.

In the three Game 6's they have played with three wins, as is the case for the game Saturday, Miami is 2-1 SU and ATS and 2-1 O/U.

Miami and Indiana squared off in a Game 6 with the Heat up 3-2 in the 2012 playoffs. The Heat won that game in Indiana 105-93 and covered as 2.5-point favorites.

Ironically, Miami is a 2.5-point favorite for Game 6 Saturday.

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NHL Western Conference Final preview: Blackhawks vs. Kings

The four remaining NHL teams in this year’s playoffs are the last four Stanley Cup champs. That’s the first time that's happened since 1945. The Chicago Blackhawks overcame a 3-1 series deficit to slip by the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 Wednesday night while the Los Angeles Kings also needed seven games to dispatch the San Jose Sharks.

No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Kings

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

Series prices: Blackhawks -160, Kings +140

Why bet the Blackhawks: The Blackhawks have won three straight games and have some serious momentum heading into their series with the defending Stanley Cup champs. Corey Crawford has been superb in goal for Chicago, posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in the last four contests of the conference semifinals. The Blackhawks' penalty kill has yielded just one power play goal on 41 opportunities in 12 playoff games. That is by far the best percentage in this year’s postseason at 97.6 percent.

Why bet the Kings: The Kings are the defending champs and goaltender Jonathan Quick is reproducing the kind of numbers that earned him Conn Smythe honors last season. Quick leads all goalies in goals-against average (1.50), save percentage (.948) and shutouts (3). Quick’s stellar play has under bettors laughing all the way to the bank to date. Los Angeles is 2-10-1 over/under entering the conference finals and is allowing a league-low 1.54 goals per game. The Kings also have a distinct size advantage in this series. The average weight of the 12 forwards expected to suit up for Game 1 is 211 pounds.

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Capping the calendar: June's best and worst MLB pitchers
By MARC LAWRENCE

The MLB calendar flips to June and we look at which pitchers perform well in the third month of the schedule and which ones run out of gas in June.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a 2-to-1 or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of June. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in June team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts with at least one start each June over the last three years.

GOOD JUNE PITCHERS

Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Angels • 7-3

This might take a leap of faith to back the Angels right-hander who is on pace to have the worst year of career. If he’s going to help his team the rest of the season, giving up over 1.5 hits per innings pitched has to change immediately. Maybe turning the calendar will help.

Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox • 11-1

Buchholz begins this month after missing a start with irritation in his collarbone/AC joint. Otherwise, the Red Sox righty has done little wrong in 2013, as opposing batters are below the Mendoza Line (.200 batting average) against his tosses this year. The biggest difference is his ability to be focused for each start, which was not the case previously.

Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds • 10-4

Having returned from the DL on May 20, Cueto is expected to continue what was the start of a quality campaign. Being backed with a ballclub which can score runs helps, but the Dominican native hides the ball expertly with a lively two and four-seam fastballs and a quick biting slider. Confident hurler.

Ryan Dempster, Boston Red Sox • 11-3

The 36-year-old right-hander has struggled to find his pitch location, explaining his mediocre record. The fastball has lacked the tailing action of the past and left-handed batters are squaring up his tosses more often. It’s time for Dempster to start contributing for Boston.

R.A. Dickey, Toronto Blue Jays • 12-4

The dancing knuckleball has not been there for the Cy Young winner. Consistently, Dickey has not had the same dropping action from his knuckler as last year, which is why he’s been so prone to the long ball. The conundrum is exasperated by the fact this has not happened even when he changed speeds. It is time for Dickey to start earning his wages.

Jason Hammel, Baltimore Orioles • 11-5

In spite of a solid record this year, Hammel still has an ERA over 5.00. Where he’s been generally improved is more quality starts, but when Orioles starter has an “off day”, he is hammered. If the 6-foot-6 right-hander can maintain the same win percentage in June as in the past, manager Buck Showalter will take it.

Tommy Hanson, Arizona Diamondbacks • 12-2

Has been on the restricted list and on May 25 threw a five-inning, 75-pitch simulated game in Arizona and appears to be on the verge of rejoining the Angels' staff. With the Angels’ recent play; they would really like to have one of their main starters back to strengthen the rotation and the bullpen. Having Hanson put together another hot June would be a big plus.

Ubaldo Jimenez, Cleveland Indians • 11-5

No longer the mid-to-upper 90’s pitcher from his Colorado days, Jimenez is a back of the rotation starter for Cleveland, capable of two or three solid outings in a row and then struggle with his complicated delivery and be tagged. Always the key for this 29 year old is not walking batters, since that is when things unravel.

Mat Latos, Cincinnati Reds • 12-4

Since arriving in Cincinnati, Latos has grown up and pitched with greater maturity. He is less bothered with mistakes and moves on to the next pitch instead of dwelling on what happened two batters ago. Could reach the next level as a pitcher if he develops a better plan for going through the lineup the third and fourth time.

Jon Niese, New York Mets • 13-4

Not having a very good season on a below average club, Niese has started to focus on himself. The lefty has developed bad mechanics, leaning to the side and forward in his delivery instead of being straight up. The Mets year is probably lost, but Niese can turn it around by doing what he does best with his drop-and-drive motion.

David Price, Tampa Bay Rays • 12-5

Price has been on the DL since May 15 with a left triceps strain in the midst of his worst professional season. Maybe the rest will help and the velocity will return for the current AL Cy Young winner. Hard to imagine Tampa Bay makes the playoffs without Price finishing the year strong when he returns.

C.C. Sabathia, New York Yankees • 14-2

For really the first time, the Yankees big man is starting to show some mileage. Sabathia’s batting average allowed is on a pace for a career-worst and he is well ahead of surrendering the most home runs of his storied career (11 to this point; 22 HR is previous high). The fastball has lost a couple of miles per hour and his slurvy breaking pitches have not yet had the usual bite. Nonetheless, he’s still C.C. and chances are he will figure out how to win more games.

Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers • 14-3

After a couple of domineering years, Detroit’s ace has been ordinary by his standards in 2013. Verlander is permitting a hit an inning, something he has not done since his breakout year in 2006. His past suggests he could return to his usual productive ways at any moment and this is typically a sendoff point for him.

Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels • 8-4

The tall, lanky Halos hurler is back from a broken left elbow and is expected to do what he throughout his career, win nearly two out three decisions (102-53 record). This premier starter works all four corners of the strike zone like a surgeon.

C.J. Wilson, Los Angeles Angels • 14-1

Interesting to note there are four Anaheim starters on this list, thus if history is a predictor of the future, the Halos could have a monster June. A little hesitant at first being an ace when Weaver was injured, the left-hander looked more comfortable as time wore on and at least looked the part. Has owned this month.

BAD JUNE PITCHERS

Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals • 3-10

After setting a Kansas City franchise-record with 17 consecutive starts without a loss, Guthrie was roughed up the latter part of May and seen his ERA begin to return to career norms. Unless the Royals offense displays the ability to score like they did in sharp 17-10 start to the season, it is going to be difficult to back Guthrie.

Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies • 5-12

The Phillies’ left-hander has already lost more games (8) than all of last season (6). After a rocky start, Hamels’ ERA has been in the mid-four’s since late April and though run support has been an issue from time to time, his yo-yo performances have made a bad situation worse. Hamels’ unusually high ERA at home (5.35) is what has really hurt him and finishing above .500 could be quite a task.

Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians • 5-10

Playing on his best team since joining Cleveland, Masterson is trending positively. The Jamaican-born sidearm pitcher is at career-lows in batting average allowed and WHIP and if he can surpass the problems he’s endured in past June’s, he is setting himself up for a fine campaign.

Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles • 4-13

Has only been used in relief by Baltimore this season and appears to have found a niche as a non-starter.

Ricky Nolasco, Miami Marlins • 5-12

The Corona, CA native is statistically having his best year since 2007, when he was 15-8 with a 3.52 ERA. Unfortunately, Nolasco can’t be expected to come close to matching the same win total, playing for an abysmal Marlins outfit. He has to be considered prime acquisition material for a contender before the season heads too much further down the road.

Anibal Sanchez, Detroit Tigers • 5-10

Unlike Nolasco, Sanchez has been saved from Miami, pitching for Detroit. More comfortable in his first full season in MoTown, Sanchez’s 5-4 record does not indicate how well he thrown for the Tigers. His previous negative numbers figure to be in the past with a championship contender.

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

06/01/13 Predictions

Season: 315-194 (.619)

Eastern Conference Finals
Game 1, best-of-7
PITTSBURGH 4, Boston 2

Western Conference Finals
Game 1, best-of-7
CHICAGO 3, Los Angeles 2

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

06/01/13 Prediction

Season
Straight Up: 852-404 (.678)
ATS: 667-620 (.518)
ATS Vary Units: 1664-1576 (.514)
Over/Under: 662-625 (.514)
Over/Under Vary Units: 917-842 (.521)

Eastern Conference Finals
Game #6
Miami vs. INDIANA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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Saturday's NHL playoffs: What bettors need to know

Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-160, 5)

Jonathan Quick authored an amazing performance en route to securing the Conn Smythe Trophy during the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup-winning season in 2012. The Connecticut native is penning quite the sequel in 2013 as the fifth-seeded Kings visit the United Center for Game 1 of their Western Conference final against the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks. Quick helped Los Angeles turn aside fourth-seeded St. Louis in six games and sixth-seeded San Jose in seven behind three shutouts, an NHL-best 1.50 goals-against average and .948 save percentage.

While Quick has been sensational in the playoffs, he was rather pedestrian as the Kings dropped two of three meetings to the Blackhawks this season. Corey Crawford, who is Quick's counterpart, also has posted impressive numbers in the playoffs - sitting second in goals-against average (1.70) and third in save percentage (.938). Crawford helped Presidents' Trophy-winning Chicago to a five-game series victory over eighth-seeded Minnesota in the first round before pulling out an overtime victory in Game 7 against Original Six rival Detroit in the second.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, NBC Sports, TSN, RDS

ABOUT THE KINGS: During last season's run to the Cup, Los Angeles made itself at home on the road by winning its first 10 games. The tables have turned in 2013 as the Kings have won just once in six contests away from the Staples Center. Los Angeles could welcome the return of Jarret Stoll, who missed the final six contests of the second round after absorbing a brutal hit from San Jose's Raffi Torres. The Kings are led by Mike Richards' team-leading 10 points and fellow former Philadelphia star Jeff Carter's five goals. Defenseman Drew Doughty is logging nearly 28 minutes of ice time.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: After being held off the scoresheet in four straight contests, Patrick Sharp recorded his seventh goal of the postseason in Wednesday's Game 7 - tying him with Pittsburgh teammates Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis for the league lead. Perhaps Sharp's scoring touch can find its way to captain Jonathan Toews, who has just one goal in the playoffs after matching Patrick Kane with a team-high 23 during the season. Toews did collect a goal and an assist in all three meetings against Los Angeles in 2013.

TRENDS:

* Kings are 1-11 in their last 12 road games.
* Under is 7-0-2 in Kings’ last nine road games.
* Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last five vs. Pacific foes.

OVERTIME

1. Los Angeles has won 14 consecutive games at the Staples Center, although Chicago opened the season with a 5-2 triumph on Jan. 19. The Blackhawks
posted a 3-2 victory at home on Feb. 17 before dropping a 5-4 decision at the United Center on March 25.

2. Chicago advanced to the conference final for the first time since 2010. The Blackhawks won that series and felled the Flyers in six games to seize the Stanley Cup.

3. Chicago has killed off a league-best 97.6 percent of its short-handed situations in the postseason.


Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins (-170, 5.5)

Jarome Iginla carefully weighed his options before accepting a trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins over two months ago. In doing so, the veteran spurned the advances of several teams - notably the fourth-seeded Boston Bruins. While Iginla has added to the top-seeded Penguins' powerful punch, he'll face the team he hit in the mouth in the visiting Bruins on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference final. The teams are meeting in the playoffs for the first time since 1992. Pittsburgh won that series en route to the latter half of its back-to-back Stanley Cup titles.

"When I was faced with that choice and had the opportunity of being very fortunate to have a couple of really good teams (trading for me), I knew the possibility that this would be the case," Iginla said earlier in the week. With four goals and eight assists, the veteran did his part in helping Pittsburgh eliminate the eighth-seeded New York Islanders in six games before ousting seventh-seeded Ottawa in five. Boston defeated a pair of Original Six rivals to advance to the conference final. The Bruins nearly squandered a 3-1 series lead in the first round before rallying past fifth-seeded Toronto. They had considerably less difficulty with the sixth-seeded New York Rangers, eliminating them in five.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, RDS

ABOUT THE BRUINS: While hardly considered chopped liver, Jaromir Jagr was the "consolation prize" for the Bruins at the trade deadline - but the former Penguin has yet to score a goal in 12 postseason games. Boston has been bolstered by the offensive contributions from its defensemen - notably rookie Torey Krug, who has scored three of his four goals on the power play. Fellow blue-liner Johnny Boychuk also has four tallies - not a shabby accomplishment considering he had just one goal in 44 games during the regular season. David Krejci leads the league with 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) and is a plus-9.

ABOUT THE PENGUINS: Offense hasn't been the issue in the Steel City, as the Penguins have scored 46 goals - including 13 in their final two contests. Norris Trophy candidate Kris Letang has an NHL-best 13 assists, leads all defensemen with 16 points and shares the team lead in that category with reigning Hart Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin. Captain Sidney Crosby has matched teammate Pascal Dupuis and Chicago's Patrick Sharp with a league-leading seven tallies and former 40-goal scorer James Neal has scored five times in his last two games.

TRENDS:

* Bruins are 0-6 in the last six meetings.
* Penguins are 5-0 in their last five Conference Finals games.
* Under is 7-2 in the last nine meetings.

OVERTIME

1. The Penguins posted a 3-2 victory over the Bruins on March 12 and a 2-1 triumph five days later. They also recorded a 3-2 decision on April 20 - one day
after the scheduled contest was postponed as authorities conducted a manhunt for one of the suspects involved in the Boston Marathon bombings.

2. Pittsburgh is making its first appearance in the Eastern Conference final since 2009 - while Boston reached this stage for the second time in three years.

3. Penguins G Tomas Vokoun has won six of seven starts and recorded a 1.85 goals-against average since replacing former Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. Bruins G Tuukka Rask has won eight of 12 postseason outings and boasts a .928 save percentage.

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Heat Look to Capture Another East Title Saturday

Eastern Conference Finals
Game 6 - Heat lead series 3-2
Tip-off: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Line: Miami -2, Total: 182

The Heat will be looking to earn a third straight conference title when they head to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday for Game 6 against the Pacers.

Miami was down four points at halftime in Game 5, but that was before LeBron James called a huddle to rally up his teammates. When the second half began, James completely dominated the game from that point on. The Heat outscored the Pacers by 17 points in the third quarter (30-13) and they ended up winning the game 90-79 behind 30 points from the league MVP. This game was heated and tempers were flaring as there was almost a fight between Chris Andersen and Tyler Hansbrough in the first half, followed by Udonis Haslem and David West nearly going at it in the second half. The two teams do not like each other one bit and it has made for some exciting, physical play. So far in this series, Indiana is 3-2 ATS, with the teams alternating SU wins in all five contests. Miami is a strong 34-13 SU and 29-18 ATS (62%) on the road this season, including a 5-1 mark (SU and ATS) in the playoffs, outscoring these hosts by 11.3 PPG. But the Pacers are 7-1 (SU and ATS) at home this postseason, and a strong 37-12 SU and 29-20 ATS mark (59%) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the entire 2012-13 campaign. They have already bounced back from two SU losses this series with corresponding wins, making them 26-12 SU and 25-13 ATS (66%) when coming off a defeat this season.

The Heat looked like they were in for some big trouble after the first half of Game 5, but SF LeBron James (28.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 5.4 APG in series) was able to bail his team out. With little help on the evening, James did everything he could to will Miami to a victory and in the end finished with 30 points (13-of-26 FG, 2-of-7 threes), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and a game-high +14 rating in 44 minutes of play. SG Dwyane Wade (15.4 PPG, 5.6 APG, 5.0 RPG in series) and PF Chris Bosh (12.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG in series) were nowhere to be found on the evening as they combined to score just 17 points on 6-of-15 FG. James is going to need help from his co-stars and so far they are yet to give it to him. Wade averaged 21.2 PPG on 52% FG in the regular season, but has just 13.9 PPG on 46% FG in the playoffs, failing to score 20 points in each of the past 12 contests. And Bosh has nearly has many fouls (16) as total rebounds (18) in this series. The player who impacted the game the most besides James was PF Udonis Haslem (8.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG in series). Haslem found himself open on the baseline throughout most of the second half where he was able to hit jumper after jumper on his way to 16 points (8-of-9 FG) and three rebounds in 26 minutes. PG Mario Chalmers (12.4 PPG, 3.6 APG in series) also provided some offense for Erik Spoelstra’s team with 12 points (5-of-12 FG) and a series-high six assists. In the two games at Indiana this series, Chalmers has scored an impressive 17.0 PPG on 10-of-20 shooting.

The Pacers played a great first half in Game 5, but they were unable to stop LeBron James in the second half and that was ultimately their downfall. As soon as things started going poorly on the defensive end for Indiana, they began to struggle mightily on offense, scoring just 35 points over the final two quarters. SF Paul George (20.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.4 APG in series) led the way for the Pacers with 27 points (11-of-19 FG, 5-of-8 threes), 11 rebounds and five assists. But he also committed five turnovers for the third straight contest. C Roy Hibbert (22.6 PPG, 10.8 RPG in series) also played a great game for Indiana, finishing with 22 points (8-of-14 FG, 6-of-6 FT), six rebounds and two blocks. This duo combined for all 23 points that the team scored in the first quarter. PF David West (18.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG in series) also had solid numbers for Indiana, finishing with 17 points (7-of-16 FG) and eight rebounds, but he also tallied a game-worst rating of minus-19. PG George Hill (12.4 PPG, 4.4 APG, 3.0 RPG in series) and SG Lance Stephenson (9.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG in series) provided nothing for Indiana, combining for just five points in the game on 2-of-11 FG. Hill had averaged 18.7 PPG in his previous three games before going 0-for-4 on Thursday night, finishing with one point and four assists, while Stephenson pumped in 20 points on 9-of-15 FG in Game 4 before notching more fouls (six) than points (four) on Thursday. The Pacers are going to need their starting backcourt to play much better in Game 6 if they are going to even up the series and extend their season.

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Today's NHL Picks

Los Angeles at Chicago

The Blackhawks look to take advantage of a Los Angeles team that is 1-11 in its last 12 road games. Chicago is the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150). Here are all of today's picks.


SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST (5/31)


Game 1-2: Boston at Pittsburgh (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 13.174; Pittsburgh 12.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+155); Over


Game 3-4: Los Angeles at Chicago (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.731; Chicago 13.221
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Under

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Vic Monte Sports

MLB PRIVATE PLAY GAME OF THE YEAR - DETROIT TIGERS -1.30

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Hockey Crusher
Chicago Blackhawks -160 over LA Kings
(System Record: 72-3, won last game)
Overall Record: 72-49-4

Basketball Crusher
Indiana Pacers +2.5 over Miami Heat
System Record: 108-4, lost last game)
Overall Record: 108-83-4

Baseball Crusher
Cleveland Indians -120 over Tampa
(System Record: 30-4, won last 4 games)
Overall Record: 30-32-1

Soccer Crusher
Victoria + Vasco da Gama UNDER 2.5
This match is happening in Brazil
(System Record: 404-15, lost last game)
Overall Record: 404-354-49

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Fernandez is 0-0, 2.05 in four home starts.
-- Samardzija is 2-1, 1.13 in his last three starts.
-- Wainwright is 3-1, 2.35 in his last four starts. Miller is 2-1, 1.99 in his last five starts. Giants won last six Cain starts (4-0, 3.86).
-- Liriano is 3-1, 2.31 in four starts this season. Leake is 2-0, 0.86 in his last three starts.
-- GGonzalez is 1-1, 2.76 in his last five starts.

-- Buehrle is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts.

-- Straily is 2-0, 0.69 in his last two starts. Quintana is 1-1, 2.92 in his last two.
-- Hammel is 2-0, 2.45 in his last couple starts.
-- Hughes is 0-0, 2.08 in his last two starts.
-- JWilliams is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts.


Cold pitchers
-- McHugh was 0-3, 8.82 in four '12 starts; he is 3-2, 2.74 in eight AAA starts so far this season.
-- Peralta is 0-4, 10.70 in his last four starts. Cloyd is 1-1, 5.74 in three starts this season.
-- Greinke is 0-1, 12.38 in his last two starts. Chacin is 0-3, 6.46 in five starts since coming off the DL.
-- Kennedy is 1-1, 5.28 in his last five starts.
-- Bumgarner is 1-3, 5.75 in his last five starts.
-- Hudson is 0-3, 8.14 in his last four starts, but Atlanta is 5-0 in his starts at home (3-0, 2.97).

-- Padres used Saturday starter Richard in relief in 16th inning last night, so not sure who they're pitching tonight.

-- Archer is making first '13 start; he is 5-3, 3.96 in 10 AAA starts this year, and was 1-3, 4.60 in four big league starts LY. Jimenez is 0-1, 5.63 in his last three starts.
-- Harang is 0-3, 10.67 in his three road starts. Correia is 2-3, 5.93 in his last five starts.
-- Shields is 0-4, 4.03 in his last four starts. Tepesch is 1-3, 5.27 in his last five starts.
-- Verlander is 2-2, 9.15 in his last four starts.
-- Doubront is 0-2, 6.10 in his last four starts.
-- Norris is 0-3, 13.89 in his last three road 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........
-- McHugh 0-0; Fernandez 2-10
-- Peralta 3-11 (3 of last 3); Cloyd 2-3
-- Greinke 2-5; Chacin 2-9
-- Kennedy 4-10; Samardzija 4-11
-- Leake 2-10; Liriano 1-4
-- Cain 4-11 Bumgarner 0-11; Miller 3-10 Wainwright 3-11
-- Gonzalez 4-11; Hudson 2-11

-- Buehrle 4-11 (1 of last 8); Unknown

-- Archer 0-0; Jimenez 4-10
-- Harang 4-7; Correia 3-10
-- Quintana 3-10; Straily 2-7
-- Shields 5-11; Tepesch 2-10
-- Verlander 4-11 (4 of last 4); Hammel 4-11
-- Doubront 2-8; Hughes 4-10
-- Norris 4-11; Williams 1-5

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Pirate games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of Mets' last 15 games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Washington games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in Cain's last eight starts.
-- Eight of last twelve Colorado games stayed under the total.

-- Seven of last nine Toronto games went over the total.

-- Over is 12-3-1 in Baltimore's last sixteen games.
-- Over is 24-7-1 in last 32 Tampa Bay games.
-- Five of last seven Bronx games stayed under total.
-- Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Texas games.
-- Three of last four Minnesota home games stayed under.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in Angels' last eight games.
-- Six of last seven Oakland home games stayed under total.


Hot teams
-- Cubs won their last five games, scoring 36 runs.
-- Pirates won 13 of their last 17 games. Reds won 15 of their last 20.
-- Mets won five of their last six games.
-- Atlanta won ten of its last fourteen games.
-- Cardinals won 21 of their last 28 games.

-- Padres won three of their last four games.

-- Orioles won six of their last eight games.
-- Rays won their last five games, scoring 42 runs.
-- Twins won five of their last seven games.
-- Angels won nine of their last twelve games. Houston won four of last five.
-- A's won 12 of their last 14 games.

Cold teams
-- Arizona lost its last four road games, allowing 25 runs.
-- Brewers lost 13 of their last 17 games. Philly is 3-5 in its last eight games.
-- Marlins lost 19 of their last 23 games.
-- Nationals lost four of their last seven games.
-- Giants lost five of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers lost nine of their last twelve road games. Rockies lost six of their last seven games overall.

-- Toronto lost seven of its last ten road games.

-- Detroit lost its last four games, scoring eight runs.
-- Indians lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Bronx lost five of its last six games. Boston lost three of last four.
-- Royals lost 13 of their last 15 games. Texas lost three of last five.
-- Mariners lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- White Sox lost their last four games, allowing 27 runs.

Umpires
-- NY-Mia-- Five of last seven Fairchild games stayed under.
-- Mil-Phil-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Hallion games.
-- LA-Col-- Favorites won 15 of last 20 Davis games.
-- Az-Chi-- Underdogs won 14 of last 20 West games.
-- Cin-Pitt-- Favorites won 10 of last 11 Hirschbeck games, with over 4-0-3 in his last seven.
-- Wsh-Atl-- Visiting team won last six Vanover games.

-- Tor-SD-- Underdogs are 7-7 (+$257) in last 14 Eddings games.

-- TB-Cle-- Home team won six of last seven O'Nora games.
-- Sea-Min-- Favorites won six of last seven McClelland games.
-- A's-KC-- Over is 31-9-4 in last 44 Emmel games.
-- KC-Tex-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Tichenor games.
-- Det-Balt-- Eight of last nine Wendelstedt games went over total.
-- Bos-NY-- Underdogs are 10-9 in last nineteen Cederstrom games.
-- Hst-LA-- Seven of last nine TBarrett games stayed under total.

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D'Backs +140
W.Sox +160

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Today's MLB Picks

Washington at Atlanta

The Nationals look to build on their 4-0 record in Gio Gonzalez' last 4 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Washington is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Nationals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+120). Here are all of today's picks.


SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST


Game 951-952: NY Mets at Miami (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (McHugh) 15.101; Miami (Fernandez) 14.073
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Miami (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-110); Over


Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Philadelphia (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 13.711; Philadelphia (Cloyd) 14.695
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 955-956: LA Dodgers at Colorado (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Greinke) 14.677; Colorado (Chacin) 15.988
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-130); Under


Game 957-958: Arizona at Chicago Cubs (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 15.542; Cubs (Samardzija) 14.725
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-135); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115); N/A


Game 959-960: San Francisco at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.237; St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.305
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under


Game 961-962: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 16.181; Pittsburgh (Liriano) 15.026
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+100); Over


Game 963-964: Washington at Atlanta (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Gonzalez) 16.466; Atlanta (Hudson) 15.560
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+120); Over


Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Archer) 15.699; Cleveland (Jimenez) 16.571
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-130); Under


Game 967-968: Seattle at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Harang) 15.229; Minnesota (Correia) 14.124
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+120); Over


Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Quintana) 13.238; Oakland (Straily) 16.010
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-155); Under


Game 971-972: Kansas City at Texas (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 14.110; Texas (Tepesch) 16.101
Dunkel Line: Texas by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-135); Under


Game 973-974: Detroit at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.773; Baltimore (Hammel) 15.251
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-135); Over


Game 975-976: Boston at NY Yankees (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Doubront) 15.342; NY Yankees (Hughes) 14.418
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+100); Over


Game 977-978: Houston at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Norris) 15.398; LA Angels (Williams) 16.897
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-220); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-220); Under


Game 979-980: Toronto at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 16.276; San Diego (Erlin) 14.975
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under


Game 981-982: San Francisco at St. Louis (1:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 15.402; St. Louis (Miller) 16.371
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Today's NBA Picks

Indiana at Miami

The Pacers look to stay alive in the series and build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 home games. Indiana is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Pacers favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 523-524: Miami at Indiana (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 123.526; Indiana 125.393
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+2 1/2); Over

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"Mr Chalk" 2013 MLB Season

Ben lee won on Friday with the "Chalkest" game on the board the Rangers -$200/Royals.

For Saturday "Mr Chalk" likes the Cubs -$132/Diamondbacks.

"Mr Chalk" is 5-1 +$305 for the week 34-18 + $282 for the 2013 Regular Season.


Ben lee has Np for Saturday.

Ben lee is 15-12 +$170 for the NBA Conference Playoffs.


Ben lee has Np for Saturday.

Ben lee is 2-1 +$100 for the week 13-4 +$730 for the NHL Playoffs.

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WNBA Basketball Picks

Connecticut at Minnesota

The Lynx look to take advantage of a Connecticut team that is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games versus Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is the pick (-9 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lynx favored by 11 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-9 1/2). Here are all of today's picks


SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 651-652: Connecticut at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 110.533; Minnesota 121.959
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 11 1/2; 161
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 9 1/2; 166 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-9 1/2); Under


Game 653-654: Los Angeles at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 119.017; San Antonio 115.512
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 3 1/2; 167
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles by 9; 161
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+9); Over

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Hondo

Chicago White Sox

"Hondo bounced back from yesterday morning’s excruciating, rain-delayed loss with the Cards by zipping along with the Reds last night to reduce the dirty digits to 60 lollars.
Today, Mr. Aitch will roll with Quintana — 10 units on the Pale Hose to mind their P’s and Q’s and get a W against the A’s."

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

MLB ARIZONA at CHICAGO CUBS

Play Against - Any team (CHICAGO CUBS) below average hitting team (AVG <=.255) against an average starting pitcher (ERA=4.20 to 5.20) -NL, with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.050 or better on the season-NL
88-68 since 1997. ( 56.4% 45.3 units )
5-6 this year. ( 45.5% -0.5 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends™ - FoxSheets

MLB CHI WHITE SOX at OAKLAND

OAKLAND is 63-30 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in Home games at home when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

The average score was: OAKLAND (4.7) , OPPONENT (3.6)

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA MIAMI at INDIANA

Play On - Road favorites (MIAMI) after going over the total by 42 or more points total in their last five games, with a winning record on the season
113-62 over the last 5 seasons. ( 64.6% 44.8 units )
25-15 this year. ( 62.5% 8.5 units )

NBA MIAMI at INDIANA

Play On - Home teams vs. the money line (INDIANA) averaging 53 or more rebounds/game on the season, after 3 straight games outrebounding opponent by 5 or more
188-84 since 1997. ( 69.1% 66.6 units )
10-6 this year. ( 62.5% -2.4 units )

NBA MIAMI at INDIANA

Play Under - Road teams where the first half total is between 90.5 and 95.5 points off a home win by 10 points or more, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team
65-30 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.4% 32.0 units )
9-7 this year. ( 56.3% 1.3 units )

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WNBA LOS ANGELES at SAN ANTONIO

Play Against - Underdogs vs the money line (SAN ANTONIO) vs. division opponents, off a home loss by 10 points or more
173-53 since 1997. ( 76.5% 0.0 units )

WNBA LOS ANGELES at SAN ANTONIO

Play Over - Home teams where the first half total is greater than 70.5 off a home loss, playing with 3 or more days rest
29-8 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.4% 20.2 units )

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Handicapping Kings

JIMMY

BASEBALL

OAKLAND -156 CHICAGO (7PM)

CUBS -136 ARIZONA (7PM)

NHL

BOSTON/PITTSBURGH - UNDER 5.5 -120 (730PM)

WNBA

CONNECITCUT/MINNESOTA - OVER 166.5 (8PM)

PJ (TENNIS PLAYS)

KEI NISHIKORI +100 BENOIT PAIRE

BETHANIE MATTEK-SANDS -250 PAULA ORMAECHEA

SAMANTHA STOSUR -125 JELENA JANKOVIC

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Paul Leiner

100* Tigers -145

100* Indians -130

50* Cubs -140

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MajorCovers

Miami-Indy Over 183
Kings-Blackhawks Over5
Pens -1.5

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Moose picks

Cincinnati ml
Colorado ml

8-16 since may 21st

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CHRIS JORDAN

300* Cubs -135
200* Blackhawks series play

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Roxxy

WNBA

653 Los Angeles Sparks -9

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Totals 4 U

Mets OVER
Colo UNDER
TB OVER
NYY OVER
SD OVER

Heat/Ind OVER

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Bob Balfe

Houston Astros +200

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5Lines

Total Line for 06/01/2013
(Won last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Miami Heat : o182.5
Cost: -110

Run Line for 06/01/2013
(Won last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
MLB - Los Angeles Angels : -1.5
Cost: -101

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Jimmy Boyd
4* MLB Colorado Rockies ML
4* NBA Heat Pacers Under 183

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Scott Delaney

80 Dime Winner #20 of 30
Eastern Conference
Playoff Game of the Year

Miami -2.5

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GOODFELLA

2 Dime Oakland ML
2 Dime Atlanta ML

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MLB | Jun 01 '13 (4:10p)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers
+125 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


15* NL West PLAY OF THE DAY on Los Angeles Dodgers +125

The Los Angeles Dodgers are showing awesome value today as a big road underdog to the Colorado Rockies. Getting Zach Greinke at this price is simply a gift from oddsmakers.

While Greinke is off to a slow start this season due to a fluke injury, there's no question he's still one of the best starters in the league, though he's not getting treated like it. He is clearly the better starter in this one.

Jhoulys Chacin is getting way too much respect from oddsmakers tonight. The right-hander has struggled of late, going 0-1 with a 6.27 ERA in his last three starts. Chacin is also 2-2 with a 4.83 ERA ERA in five home starts this year.

Greinke is 33-11 (+18.2 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. Greinke is 48-22 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. Take the Dodgers Saturday.








MLB | Jun 01 '13 (7:15p)
Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
+130 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on Washington Nationals +130

The Washington Nationals get the nod tonight as a big road underdog to the Atlanta Braves tonight. They are showing awesome value in this one with Gio Gonzalez on the mound.

Gonzalez has put together another solid season to this point, going 3-3 with a 3.90 ERA and 1.253 WHIP through 11 starts. He'll be up against Tim Hudson, who is 4-4 with a 5.37 ERA and 1.323 WHIP in 11 starts this season. Hudson is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA in his last three starts as well.

Gonzalez is 24-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. Gonzalez is 32-13 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. Roll with the Nationals Saturday.







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NBA | Jun 01 '13 (8:30p)
MIAMI GM6 vs INDIANA GM6
INDIANA GM6
+3-110 (http://affiliate.sportsinteraction.com/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_1020b_102) at SIA (http://www.sportsinteraction.com/)


20* Heat/Pacers Game 6 No-Brainer on Indiana +3

The Indiana Pacers are not about to give in and let Miami take this series in six games. I look for the Pacers to send this series to Game 7 with a victory tonight to continue their home dominance.

Indiana is 37-12 at home this season. It is winning by 7.9 points/game at home this season. The Pacers have only lost one game at home in the playoffs, going 7-1 SU & 7-1 ATS this postseason. They simply play with a lot of confidence at home.

The Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win. The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss. These two trends show how each team has responded recently following a win/loss. Indiana responds in Game 6 tonight. Bet the Pacers Saturday.

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ACCU-SCORE MLB

SV-Home Wins 55 to 59.9% 82-62, 56.9% +2116 - (Mostly Dogs, High Units)

WAS 963 vs ATL 964 -- Value on Washington Nationals +126
ARI 957 vs CHC 958 -- Value on Chicago Cubs -136
SF 959 vs STL 960 -- Value on San Francisco Giants +130
LAD 955 vs COL 956 -- Value on Colorado Rockies -122
NYM 951 vs MIA 952 -- Value on Miami Marlins +101

4 STAR MONEY LINE 118-75, 61.1% +1433 - (Mostly FAVs, Higher Percentage, Lower Units)

DET 973 vs BAL 974 -- Over 50% on Detroit Tigers -133
TB 965 vs CLE 966 -- Over 50% on Tampa Bay Rays +115
CHW 969 vs OAK 970 -- Over 50% on Oakland Athletics -160
WAS 963 vs ATL 964 -- Over 50% on Atlanta Braves -137
LAD 955 vs COL 956 -- Over 50% on Colorado Rockies -122
NYM 951 vs MIA 952 -- Over 50% on Miami Marlins +101

4 STAR TOTALS 106-83, 56.1% +1470 -

BOS 975 vs NYY 976 -- Under 9
KC 971 vs TEX 972 -- Under 9
CIN 961 vs PIT 962 -- Under 7.5
SF 959 vs STL 960 -- Under 7
SF 981 vs STL 982 -- Under 7.5
NYM 951 vs MIA 952 -- Under 7.5

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Todays Best Bets

(5 UNITS) Pacers +2.5
(5 UNITS) Tigers
(5 UNITS) Pirates
(4 UNITS) Nationals
(4 UNITS)Ari/CHC - UNDER 9
(3 UNITS)SF/Stl - UNDER 7

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*5 Star MLB Moneyline TOP RATED Play*

Detroit Tigers -130

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MLB DAILY PREMIUM PLAYS

DETROIT -135 (1.35U)

ATLANTA -136 (1.36U)

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INDIAN COWBOY

WNBA

3-Unit play Take Over 167 - Minnesota vs. Connecticut (8:05pm)

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MLB Totals

Free Plays

Pirates -120

Cardinals -140

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Dr. Ed Meyer | MLB ML - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 7:15PM
ML 961 CIN +111 vs 962 PIT double-dime bet

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Denver Money | NHL Total - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 8:05PM
1 BOS / 2 PIT OVER 5.5 single-dime bet

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Scott Landau SAT:
COL -130 / CIN +120 / TBAY +120 / OVER 9 +100 nyy-bos / OVER 8 -110 tor-sd

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Ats lock club
4 units-Blackhawks/kings under 5

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Hoopsgooroo 6/1

965 Rays +105 @ 1:05p
Rays/Indians under 9.5
967 Mariners +115 @ 1:10p
981 Giants +135 @ 1:15p
973 Tigers -140 @ 4:05p
955 Dodgers +113 @ 4:10p
957 D-Backs +120 @ 7:15p
962 Pirates -130 @ 7:15p
963 Nationals +125 @ 7:15p
976 Yanks -120 @ 7:15p

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(Smooth44)

ALL ARE TOP-RATED (5-STAR OR 5-UNIT)

MLB

(981) SAN FRANCISCO +135/RRL -1.5 +230 (GM 1) ***ADD***
*CAIN/MILLER MUST START

(957) ARIZONA +130/RRL -1.5 +200

(968) MINNESOTA -125/RL -1.5 +165 ***GAME OF THE WEEK***

(969) CHI-WHITE SOX +145/RRL -1.5 +235

(979) TORONTO -120/RL -1.5 +135


*Play side and runline/reverse runline equally
"RRL" means "Reverse Runline" or "Alternate Runline"

NBA

(523) MIAMI -2 (-20)


*(-20) means buy half point if necessary

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Mike Hook

MLB Money Line Sat, 06/01/13 - 10:10 PM

double-dime bet - 979 TOR (-120) vs 980 SDP

Analysis: The TORONTO BLUE JAYS -120 are a DOUBLE STAR MLB PLAY for Saturday, June 1st!

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JOE GAVAZZI

MLB
Cincinnati (Leake) at Pittsburgh (Liriano) (-130) 7:15 ET
5* Pittsburgh (Liriano) (-130)
We come right back with the Pirates in this Division Rivalry reducing the rating a bit only because the linemaker is at last catching up to Pittsburgh success. In recent years the NL Central, including Houston, was considered to be the weakest Division in MLB. Through the end of May, however, the NL East features 3 teams in St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati who are all playing > .600 baseball. It is the first time since 1986 when Boston, NYY and Baltimore were greater than .600 that any division has had 3 such winning teams through the end of May. The Pittsburgh loss last night to Cueto who had a great history against them was really not a shock. After all, Pittsburgh is just 6-12 in Game #1 of a series. But in Game #2 plus of every series this season, the Pittsburgh record is 28-9. Following a 1-5 start, Pittsburgh remains on runs of 33-16 and 16-5. And while Cincinnati is a meager 14-14 on the road, the Pirates stand 20-10 at PNC including 10-2 recently. Leake has been a hot starter for the Reds posting a record of 2-0 with 0.43 ERA L3 starts. But in his lone outing vs. the Pirates this season, Leake allowed 5 runs, 10 hits in 6 IP of a 6-5 loss to the Pirates. Through 4 starts, Liriano has a 2.35 ERA and 28/6 KBB. His work is even better from this mound, where in 2 starts, he has an 0.99 ERA.

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FLACCO

2* Indians

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TMC SportsAdvisors

Early Bets

Indians -125

Cardinals G1 -150


Tuesday 3-0
Wednesday 2-0
Thursday 3-0
Friday 1-1

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MLB PRO PICKS 6/01

Pittsburgh Pirates/Cincinnati Reds under 7.5

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Vegas Bookie Plays
Seattle Mariners +118

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Danny B

NYM/MIA over 7

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Betting First Look with Marco D'Angelo

MLB

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

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Madcap Sports

Cle ML

Min ML

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Los Angeles at Chicago (5:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Chicago -160 (moneyline)

There is a unique set of circumstances as the COnference Finals feature four teams hat have won a Stanley Cup Championship over the last four years. This is a true round of champions. The reigning Champion, the Los Angeles Kings will start on the road where they have been pretty weak on the season, winning just eight regular season games. The playoffs have been even worse for the Kings as they have just one road win to show for six games. The problem is that the offense that has generated just 8 goals in the six road tilts at 1.25 goals per contest. It's hard to put one in the win column scoring just one time. It runs their road tally to a woeful 1-10 in their last 11. The Blackhawks have been dominating teams that struggle to score as they are 38-13 in their last 51 vs. a team that scored 2 or less in their previous game. The Kings are just 5-12 in the last 17 meetings, including 3-7 in their last 10 trips to the Windy City. Take Chicago.

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Miami at Indiana (8:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Indiana +2.5 (-110)

The Indiana Pacers face a close-out situation in the Eastern COnference Finals at home tonight. The Heat exploded in the third quarter of Game Five by outscoring the Pacers 30-13 to take a 3-2 series lead. Teams that are up 3-2 in an NBA conference final, that have seen a see-saw W-L-W-L-W in the first five games have won just 45.5% of all Game Six contests. The Pacers are 7-1 ATS at home, and 5-0 ATS in their last five following a loss, while the Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four when following a win. Indiana prevails at the final buzzer, so take them here.

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Robert Ferringo

NHL

4-Unit play Take Over (5) (+130) - Los Angeles at Chicago (5pm, Saturday, June 1st)

5-Unit play (Series) Take #873 Los Angeles (+135) over Chicago

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brett atkins
mlb
50 dime athletics -1.5
nba
10 dime over 183

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Brandon Lang

100 Dime Blue Jays

25 Dime Pacers

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INTPICKS
Today's Official Picks
Saturday, June 1, 2013


All 1 unit





NBA


8:30 PM ET


Miami @ Indiana


Take Miami -2





* Parlay Alert: Miami -2 & Over 182.5





Free Pick


NBA


8:30 PM ET


Miami @ Indiana


Play OVER 182.5

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Stephen Nover | NBA Sides - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 8:30PM
524 IND 2.5(-110) Bookmaker.com vs 523 MIA double-dime bet

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Stephen Nover | MLB ML - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 4:05PM
ML 972 TEX (-133) BetOnline (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=7) vs 971 KAN double-dime bet

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Stephen Nover | MLB Total - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 7:15PM
975 BOS / 976 NYY UNDER 9 BetOnline (http://www.pregameaction.com/?page_id=7) double-dime bet

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2* Rockies -135

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MLB

6-Unit play Take #956 Colorado[/B] vs LA Dodgers (4:10pm)

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3-Team MLB Powerhouse Trifecta - Saturday!

06/01 7:15 PM EST MLB (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS (958) CHICAGO CUBS
Take: (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Reason: First place Arizona has had a great month, an offense with speed and power and a deep pitching staff. The Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Arizona righty Ian Kennedy has a 3.50 ERA his last three starts, walking 6 in 18 innings with 17 strikeouts and faces a bad Chicago offense, one ranked 18th in runs and 26th in on-base percentage. The Cubbies have a losing record both home and away. The Diamondbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter and like facing righty Jeff Samardzija, who has a 6.52 ERA against Arizona walking 9 in 9+ innings. The Cubs are 8-18 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 12-27 against the NL West. Play the Diamondbacks.

06/01 7:15 PM EST MLB (975) BOSTON RED SOX VS (976) NEW YORK YANKEES
Take: MLB AL East Total of the Week: Red Sox/NY Yankees over the total.
An AL East rivalry game and after a pair of aces met in the opener last night, now a pair of No. 5 starters are thrown out there. Boston is a Top 5 offense, but starter Felix Doubront (5.29 ERA) is struggling, walking 26 in 49 innings along with 56 hits allowed. He's always had trouble throwing strikes and you can't batters in Yankee stadium, a small park. Boston is on a 5-2-2 run over the total. New York is 16th in runs, 13th slugging, and this small park will help their offense. Starter Phil Hughes is struggling with a 4.97 ERA and in his last three starts has a 6.59 ERA. The over is 3-1-1 in the Yankees last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter and with the weather very warm in Bronx this weekend, look for an offensive show. Play the Red Sox/NY Yankees over the total.

06/01 10:10 PM EST MLB (979) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (980) SAN DIEGO PADRES
Take: (979) TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Reason: Toronto may be in last place but at least the offense has started to hit, 12th in baseball in runs scored and 7th in slugging. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague games and face a struggling pitcher in lefty Clayton Richard (0-5, 8.35 ERA), who has walked 18 in 32 innings along with 44 hits -- that's 62 base runners in 32 innings! He's allowed 10 homers, too, including 3 in his last start. San Diego has a below average offense, which is a plus for veteran lefty Mark Buehrle, who throws strikes but can struggle against strong offenses. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in Buehrle's last 5 starts. He has a 3.79 ERA his last three starts and this park will be to his liking, as well as facing the punchless Padres, a team he is 1-0 with a 0.54 ERA in 16+ innings against and the Padres are 18-38 in their last 56 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Play the Blue Jays.

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SB Professor MLB

952. Miami Marlins -101
956. Colorado Rockies -132

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TMC SportsAdvisors

Pacers +3

Orioles +1.5 -140

Pirates -125

Oakland -1.5 +130

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Stephen Nover | MLB Total - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 7:15PM
975 BOS / 976 NYY UNDER 9 BetOnline double-dime bet

Stephen Nover | NBA Sides - Saturday, Jun 1 2013 8:30PM
524 IND 2.5(-110) Bookmaker.com vs 523 MIA double-dime bet

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NBA action report: Public loving the over in Game 6

The Miami Heat have an opportunity to close out their Eastern Conference finals series against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 Saturday. Depending on where you shop, Miami opened as either 2 or 2.5-point road favorites. Most books currently have it at Miami -2.5; the same line for Game 6 in Indiana in the 2012 playoffs.

We talk to Michael Stewart, an oddsmaker with CarbonSports.ag, about the betting action heading into tonight’s tipoff.

Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers - Open: +2, 182.5, Move: +2.5, 183.5

Miami made a statement in Game 5, winning by 11 and forcing 17 turnovers. When Game 6 lines opened at Indy +2, all action went towards the Heat.

"We opened the Heat a 2-point road favorite and initially took all Heat money at that number," Stewart told Covers. "After about two hours from opening the game, we went to 2.5 on the Heat and since going to 2.5, we've booked nothing but even action at 2.5."

The total for Game 6 has seen the most movement, opening at 182.5 and moving to 183.5. Stewart says they've seen nothing but action on the over and it may see further movement.

"We opened 182.5 and just like game 4, we've seen nothing but over action," says Stewart. "We quickly went from 182.5 to 183 and just this morning we went to 183.5 on this game. I suspect we'll close 184 as we just can't write a bet on the under."

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Game: CHI BLACKHAWKS Moneyline -160


Pick: CHI BLACKHAWKS Moneyline -160 (-160)




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