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Can'tPickAWinner

04-15-2014, 11:07 PM

NHL Western Conference playoff betting preview: Round 1

The Anaheim Ducks are the best of a crowded lot atop the Western Conference playoffs. Anaheim wrapped a sensational season with a conference-best 54 victories and 116 points, but face a challenging road to the Stanley Cup final. Colorado, San Jose and St. Louis all finished with more than 110 points while Chicago and Los Angeles rounded out the 100-point club.

Here's our Western Conference playoff preview:

Anaheim Ducks vs. Dallas Stars

Season series: Stars won 2-1 SU, 2-1 over/under
Series prices: Ducks -185, Stars +165

Why bet the Ducks: Anaheim's 1-2 punch of center Ryan Getzlaf (87 points) and winger Corey Perry (82) finished second and fifth, respectively, in league scoring and guided the Ducks to the second-best offense in the NHL (266 goals). The Ducks tied St. Louis for the No. 2 goal differential in the league at plus-57, and finished the season on a high, reeling off four consecutive victories to corral the No. 1 seed in the West.

Why bet the Stars: Dallas gave the Ducks all sorts of problems in the regular season, winning two of three meetings and handing Anaheim one of its worst losses of the season - a 6-3 defeat back on Nov. 26. The Stars were one of the toughest home foes in the entire league, posting a 23-11-7 mark in their own building. Forward Tyler Seguin, who enjoyed a breakout season with 37 goals, could make life miserable for the Ducks defense.

San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings

Season series: Kings won 3-2 SU, 1-2-2 over/under
Series prices: Sharks -145, Kings +125

Why bet the Sharks: No team in the West won more games in their own arena than the Sharks, who tied Anaheim with 29 home victories while earning 63 of a possible 82 points there. Offensive stars Joe Pavelski (41 goals, third-best in NHL) and Joe Thornton (65 assists, second) paced a potent attack that produced the fourth-most goals in the conference, while Antti Niemi (39-17-7, 2.39 GAA, .913 SV%) starred in goal.

Why bet the Kings: Los Angeles had San Jose's number in the regular season, losing just once in regulation while limiting them to just three goals in their final three encounters. The Kings' stout defense and goaltending limited opponents to the fewest goals in the conference (174) by a sizeable margin - and was particularly stingy after the Olympic break, allowing an average of 1.91 goals per contest.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild

Season series: Avalanche won 4-1 SU, 2-2-1 over/under
Series prices: Avalanche -135, Wild +115

Why bet the Avalanche: No team in the NHL had a better road mark than Colorado, which went 26-11-4 away from home - mirroring its record at the Pepsi Center. Few clubs in the conference boast the balanced scoring of the Avalanche; five players reached the 20-goal plateau, while another five scored between 10 and 19 goals. Netminder Semyon Varlamov (41-14-6, 2.41 GAA, .927 SV%) emerged as a Vezina Trophy candidate.

Why bet the Wild: Minnesota comes into the post-season with plenty of momentum, having gone 6-1-1 to close out the regular season. Enigmatic goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was sensational down the stretch, allowing two goals or fewer in five straight games bridging March and April - including consecutive shutouts over Pittsburgh and Winnipeg. If he outplays Varlamov, the Wild have a chance at the upset.

St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Season series: Blues win 3-2 SU, 2-3 over/under
Series prices: Blues -115, Blackhawks -105

Why bet the Blues: St. Louis positioned itself as a force throughout the regular season thanks to a well-balanced offense and a stingy defense before collapsing down the stretch to see its chances of the No. 1 seed disappear. Netminder Ryan Miller is better than his 0-5-0 record over the final nine days suggests, and the Blues' special teams (eighth in power-play %, second in penalty-kill %) gives them a big advantage in non-5-on-5 situations.

Why bet the Blackhawks: The defending champions know what is required to succeed over the gruelling Stanley Cup playoff stretch, and were able to allow star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to recover from injury - and earn some extra rest - heading into the post-season. Chicago boasts one of the league's top offenses (3.2 goals per game), and a rejuvenated Toews and Kane may tilt the series in Chicago's favor.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-15-2014, 11:08 PM

NHL Eastern Conference playoff betting preview: Round 1

The Boston Bruins are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference after capturing the Presidents' Trophy with 54 wins and 117 points. The 2012 Stanley Cup champions will look to make their third final appearance in four seasons, but could face some stiff competition from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.

Here's our Eastern Conference first-round playoff preview:

Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings

Season series: Red Wings won 3-1 SU, 1-2-1 over/under
Series prices: Bruins -300, Red Wings +240

Why bet the Bruins: Boston was the class of the league at both ends of the ice, finishing third in the NHL with 261 goals for while surrendering the second-fewest goals against (177). That plus-84 differential was 42 better than any other team in the East; Detroit was a -8 by comparison. Add in the Bruins' 31-7-3 home mark and it's clear they're the team to beat in the East.

Why bet the Red Wings: Detroit gave the powerhouse Bruins one of the toughest times of any team in the league, winning three of four regular-season meetings while outscoring Boston 13-10 over that stretch. The Red Wings handed the Bruins one of their seven regulation home losses while posting an admirable 18-13-10 mark at Joe Louis Arena. If Detroit can steal one of the first two games, it may be able to pull off the upset.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens

Season series: Lightning won 3-1 SU, 0-4 over/under
Series prices: Lightning -120, Canadiens +100

Why bet the Lightning: Tampa Bay not only dominated the head-to-head series with the Canadiens, it surged past Montreal for home-ice advantage on the strength of a season-ending four-game winning streak. Electrifying forward Steven Stamkos scored 25 goals in 37 regular-season games and appears to have recovered nicely from his broken leg, while rookie Ondrej Palat surprised most with a 59-point freshman campaign.

Why bet the Canadiens: Bet against Carey Price at your peril. Price solidified his place as one of the world's top big-game netminder in leading Canada to gold at the Sochi Olympics in February, and put together a solid regular season (34-20-5, 2.32 GAA, .927 SV%) despite struggling with consistency. Max Pacioretty finished the year with nine goals over his final 11 games, and his 39 on the year ranked him fourth in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Season series: Penguins won 5-0 SU, 3-2 over/under
Series prices: Penguins -235, Blue Jackets +195

Why bet the Penguins: Pittsburgh dominated the head-to-head series in 2013-14, winning all five meetings - three by more than one goal. The Penguins have the league's scoring leader in Sidney Crosby and a host of other scoring options at their disposal, while finishing in the top-five league-wide in power-play success (first, 23.4 percent) and penalty-killing efficiency (fifth, 85 percent).

Why bet the Blue Jackets: Marc-Andre Fleury may not wear a Columbus jersey, but he could be the Blue Jackets' biggest asset. The Pittsburgh netminder has a notoriously poor postseason track record - punctuated by a 4.63 goals-against average in 2011-12 and a 3.52 GAA last year - and has been a popular lightning rod for fans who have seen their team go five years without reaching the final.

New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Season series: Tied 2-2 SU, 1-2-1 over/under
Series prices: Rangers -145, Flyers +125

Why bet the Rangers: New York's perennially underrated defense is no longer going unnoticed: the Rangers were one of only two East teams to allow fewer than 200 goals this season, leading to a plus-25 goal differential that tied Tampa Bay for third in the conference. New York also boasted an impressive 25-14-2 mark away from Madison Square Garden, making it a dangerous foe both at home and on the road.

Why bet the Flyers: The Philadelphia offense caught fire at just the right time, finishing second only to the Bruins in goals per game after the Olympic break (3.22) while scoring the sixth-most power-play goals (16) in that span. Superstar forward Claude Giroux finished third in league scoring with 86 points and gives the Flyers a decided edge in scoring; Rangers deadline acquisition Martin St. Louis has just eight points in 19 games with New York.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-15-2014, 11:10 PM

Wednesday's American League betting cheat sheet

Check out our quick-hitting betting notes for Wednesday's American League games:

Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles ()

Hot pitching stat: The Rays are 8-2 in left-hander David Price's last 10 road starts against teams with losing records.

Hot batting stat: Baltimore catcher Matt Wieters is a .368 career hitter in 38 at-bats against Price.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-40s with clear skies and wind blowing in from left field at 14 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 9-1 in Orioles starter Chris Tillman's last 10 starts on four days rest.

Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers ()

Hot pitching stat: Indians right-hander Danny Salazar has racked up 14 strikeouts over his first 9 1/3 innings of the season.

Cold batting stat: Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis is 0-for-10 with six strikeouts against Detroit starter Drew Smyly.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-30s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing in from left-center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 4-0 in Salazar's last four starts against division foes.

Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers ()

Hot pitching stat: Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish has collected 15 strikeouts in 15 scoreless innings to open the season.

Cold batting stat: Texas outfielder Alex Rios is 7-for-32 with 12 strikeouts lifetime versus Mariners ace Felix Hernandez.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing in from right-center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 6-1-1 in Hernandez's last eight Wednesday starts.

Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox ()

Cold pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz has surrendered 10 runs in 10 1/3 innings through his first two starts.

Hot batting stat: White Sox slugger Paul Konerko is 7-for-15 with a homer in his career against Buchholz.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing from right to left field at 16 mph.

Key betting note: Boston is 23-5 in Buchholz's last 28 starts against the American League Central.

Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins ()

Hot pitching stat: Toronto is 5-1 in knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's last six starts on five days rest.

Cold batting stat: Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion is 1-for-12 lifetime against Twins starter Mike Pelfrey.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-30s with an 81 percent chance of snow and wind blowing from left to right field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 6-1 in Dickey's last seven starts on grass.

Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros ()

Cold pitching stat: Houston is just 1-2 in left-hander Dallas Keuchel's last 13 starts on five days rest.

Hot batting stat: Royals outfielder Norichika Aoki is 3-for-8 with four RBIs versus Keuchel.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-60s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing out to left field at 9 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 9-1-1 in Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie's last 11 road outings.

Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels ()

Hot pitching stat: Athletics are 5-1 in starter Tommy Milone's last six road outings versus teams with losing records.

Cold batting stat: Angels outfielder Mike Trout is 3-for-16 with six strikeouts in his career against Milone.

Weather: Sunny skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the mid-60s and wind blowing out to center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 11-4 in umpire Tim Timmons' last 15 games behind home plate.

Interleague

Chicago Cubs at New York Yankees, Game 1 ()

Hot pitching stat: Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has racked up 18 strikeouts through his first 14 major-league innings.

Hot batting stat: Yankees second baseman Brian Roberts has seven hits in 17 lifetime at-bats versus Cubs righty Jason Hammel.

Weather: Clear skies are expected with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind blowing from left to right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 7-0 in Chicago's last seven games.

Chicago Cubs at New York Yankees, Game 2 ()

Hot pitching stat: Cubs left-hander Travis Wood has struck out 17 batters in just 12 1/3 innings to open the campaign.

Hot batting stat: Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran is 6-for-20 with a homer against Wood.

Weather: Clear skies are expected with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind blowing from left to right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 5-0-1 in Wood's last six road starts.

** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 12:20 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-15-2014, 11:11 PM

Wednesday's National League betting cheat sheet

Check out our quick-hitting betting notes for Wednesday's National League games:

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds ()

Cold pitching stat: Pittsburgh is 2-5 in left-hander Francisco Liriano's last seven starts on four days rest.

Cold batting stat: Members of the Pirates' roster are hitting just .189 in 148 at-bats versus Reds starter Johnny Cueto.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-50s with partly cloudy skies and wind blowing in from center field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 9-2 in Cueto's last 11 turns in the third game of a series.

St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers ()

Hot pitching stat: Brewers right-hander Wily Peralta allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings to earn the win in his previous start.

Hot batting stat: Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is 5-for-9 with a home run lifetime against Peralta.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-40s under partly cloudy skies with wind blowing in from right field at 16 mph.

Key betting note: St. Louis is 9-2 in starter Joe Kelly's last 11 starts on four days rest.

New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks ()

Cold pitching stat: Arizona is 1-5 in starter Brandon McCarthy's last six home starts.

Cold batting stat: Diamondbacks infielder Martin Prado has just four hits in 23 all-time at-bats versus Mets starter Dillon Gee.

Weather: Sunny skies are in the forecast with temperatures approaching 90 and wind blowing out to right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Over is 9-2-1 in Gee's last 12 starts against the National League West.

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies ()

Cold pitching stat: Phillies starter A.J. Burnett has allowed 11 runs and issued 14 free passes in 16 innings so far in 2014.

Cold batting stat: Braves outfielder B.J. Upton is 9-for-46 with 17 strikeouts in his career versus Burnett.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-40s with clear skies and wind blowing in from right field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 10-4 in Atlanta starter Julio Teheran's last 14 outings against division opponents.

Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins ()

Hot pitching stat: Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez is 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA in two career starts against the Nationals.

Cold batting stat: Washington infielder Ian Desmond is 0-for-6 and has struck out five times against Fernandez.

Weather: Fans face a 30 percent chance of rain with temperatures in the high-70s and wind blowing in from right field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The Marlins are 7-0 in Fernandez's last seven starts against teams with winning records.

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres ()

Hot pitching stat: Padres starter Andrew Cashner has held opposing hitters to a .137 average through three starts.

Cold batting stat: San Diego third baseman Chase Headley is batting .222 with 11 strikeouts in 36 at-bats against Colorado starter Jorge De La Rosa.

Weather: Partly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures in the low-to-mid-60s and wind blowing out to right-center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: Colorado is 10-2 in De La Rosa's previous 12 starts against the National League West.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants ()

Cold pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has surrendered eight runs over nine innings in his first two starts.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez has just two hits in 15 career at-bats against Vogelsong.

Weather: Sunny skies are in the forecast with temperatures in the high-50s and wind blowing out to center field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 4-1 in Vogelsong's last five home starts versus Los Angeles.

** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 12:50 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-15-2014, 11:12 PM

Three goalies who could lead their teams to the Stanley Cup

The quest for the Stanley Cup often comes down to which team has the hottest goaltender - and this year will be no exception.

With several teams sporting sensational netminding, don't be surprised to see a handful of under-the-radar clubs make some noise on the way to the Stanley Cup final. And if past history is any indication, all it takes to swing a series is a goalie on a hot streak.

Here are three teams that could steal a series or two on the strength of their sensational goaltending (Stanley Cup odds courtesy Bet365):

Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings (+1,400)

Quick is no stranger to the Stanley Cup grind, having led the Kings to an unlikely Stanley Cup championship in 2012 on the strength of some eye-popping play (16-4, 1.41 goals-against average, .946 save percentage). The 28 year old was nearly as good last year, posting a 1.86 GAA and a .934 save percentage, but didn't get much help from his offense. Yet, as Quick has proven in the past, he doesn't need much goal-scoring in front of him to steal a win. And that should scare his opponents, starting with the San Jose Sharks in Round 1.

Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens (+2,000)

Price has already faced big-game pressure this year, leading Team Canada to gold at the Sochi Olympics in February. He carried that momentum into the closing weeks of the season, going 8-3-0 with a 2.28 GAA, a .932 save percentage and two shutouts in 11 starts after the tournament. Price faces more pressure than most of his peers thanks to the rabid Montreal fan base, but he has already proven his big-game mettle and has certainly been playing well enough to do it again.

Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets (+5,000)

The Blue Jackets won't be favored in many categories ahead of their first-round matchup with the powerhouse Pittsburgh Penguins, but they should be able to measure up in the goaltending department. Bobrovsky had another terrific season and the defending Vezina Trophy winner, was especially dangerous down the stretch, going 5-1-1 with a 1.82 GAA and a .945 save percentage in April. With the Penguins' Marc-Andre Fleury a notoriously shaky goalie in the postseason, don't be surprised to see Columbus make things interesting thanks to the play between the pipes.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 08:25 AM

Baseball Crusher
Miami Marlins -142 over Washington Nationals
(System Record: 10-0, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 10-6

Hockey Crusher
Anaheim Ducks -160 over Dallas Stars
(System Record: 91-4, lost last game)
Overall Record: 91-73-1

Basketball Crusher
Chicago Bulls +1 over Charlotte Bobcats
(System Record: 78-8, won last 6 games)
Overall Record: 78-85-5

Soccer Crusher
Estudiantes LP + River Plate UNDER 2
This match is happening in Argentina
(System Record: 553-20, lost last game)
Overall Record: 553-474-81

Here are the rest of his baseball, hockey and basketball plays for today...

Baseball
San Diego Padres -139 over Colorado RockiesSeattle Mariners +112 over Texas
Oakland Athletics +102 over Los Angeles Angels

Hockey
Pittsburgh Penguins -175 over Columbus
Montreal Canadiens +109 over Tampa
Dallas Stars + Anaheim Ducks UNDER 5.5

Basketball
Utah Jazz + Minnesota Timberwolves OVER 211.5
Memphis Grizzlies + Dallas Mavericks UNDER 190
Chicago Bulls + Charlotte Bobcats OVER 181.5

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 08:25 AM

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 08:42 AM

Today's MLB Picks

Seattle at Texas

The Mariners look to bounce back from yesterday's 5-0 loss to the Rangers and come into today's contest with an 8-1 record in their last 9 games following a defeat. Seattle is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Mariners favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 14.892; Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.386
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-135); Under

Game 903-904: St. Louis at Milwaukee (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 16.774; Milwaukee (Peralta) 15.660
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Over

Game 905-906: NY Mets at Arizona (3:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 15.762; Arizona (McCarthy) 13.660
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+125); Over

Game 907-908: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Teheran) 15.602; Philadelphia (Lee) 14.104
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Under

Game 909-910: Washington at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Roark) 15.713; Miami (Fernandez) 14.805
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Miami (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+130); Over

Game 911-912: Colorado at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.953; San Diego (Cashner) 16.264
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-155); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Maholm) 14.918; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 16.228
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-115); Over

Game 915-916: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Odirizzi) 13.995; Baltimore (Gonzalez) 15.037
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+105); Over

Game 917-918: Cleveland at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (McAllister) 14.476; Detroit (Sanchez) 16.037
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

Game 919-920: Seattle at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 16.137; Texas (Darvish) 15.032
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+110); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 13.584; Houston (Keuchel) 14.677
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+115); Over

Game 923-924: Toronto at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Dickey) 16.196; Minnesota (Pelfrey) 14.660
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145); Under

Game 925-926: Boston at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.758; White Sox (Danks) 14.350
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Under

Game 927-928: Oakland at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Milone) 16.985; LA Angels (Skaggs) 15.980
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Over

Game 929-930: Chicago Cubs at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 15.204; NY Yankees (Pineda) 14.586
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 931-932: Chicago Cubs at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Hammel) 14.212; NY Yankees (Tanaka) 15.813
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-210); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-210); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 09:03 AM

Wednesday's NHL playoffs betting news and notes

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (-119, 5)

Carey Price tuned up for the playoffs with a 41-save shutout - his sixth of the season - in a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers in the season finale en route to posting a career-best .927 save percentage, but he'll need help from an offense that received a jolt with the trade-deadline acquisition of Thomas Vanek from the New York Islanders. The Canadiens' top line of Vanek, Max Pacioretty (career-high 39 goals) and David Desharnais combined for 18 tallies and 23 assists in 41 games.

The biggest question mark for the Lightning is the health of starting goaltender Ben Bishop, who missed the final three contests of the regular season and will not be available for at least Game 1. Anders Lindback was magnificent in his place, going 3-0-0 and earning the NHL's First Star of the Week. Lindback allowed only two goals in his last three appearances and registered his only shutout of the campaign by blanking Washington in the regular-season finale.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Road team is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Canadiens are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Atlantic Division.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (-174, 5.5)

Columbus' previous playoff experience was over in the blink of an eye as Detroit unceremoniously swept the Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2009 postseason. The 21-year-old Ryan Johansen obviously was not involved in that series, but he would like a longer stay for Columbus this time around as he enters the series with a team-leading 33 goals and 63 points.

Former Hart Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin (foot) joined fellow injured center Joe Vitale (mid-body) on the ice for Tuesday's practice, but Bylsma wasn't making any declarations about either player's availability. Sidney Crosby scored two goals and set up five others in the season series, registering a three-point performance (one tally, two assists) in his team's 5-3 win on Dec. 29.

TRENDS:

* Over is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
* Blue Jackets are 1-6 in their last seven meetings in Pittsburgh.
* Blue Jackets are 0-6 in the last six meetings.

Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks (-163, 5.5)

Check back later for more info.

TRENDS:

* Over is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings in Anaheim.
* Stars are 13-5 in their last 18 games vs. the Pacific.
* Ducks are 5-1 in their last six games vs. the Central.

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 09:03 AM

StatFox Super Situations

PHOENIX at SACRAMENTO
Play Against - Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (SACRAMENTO) off a close home win by 3 points or less, with a losing record 76-37 since 1997. ( 67.3% | 35.3 units ) 1-2 this year. ( 33.3% | -1.2 units )

PHILADELPHIA at MIAMI
Play Against - Favorites of 6 or more points vs. the first half line (MIAMI) very good shooting team - shooting >=48% on the season, averaging 48 or less rebounds/game on the season 65-30 since 1997. ( 68.4% | 32.0 units ) 8-5 this year. ( 61.5% | 2.5 units )

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 09:04 AM

StatFox Super Situations

TAMPA BAY at BALTIMORE
Play Against - All teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (TAMPA BAY) with a team batting average of .265 or worse on the season (AL), after a loss by 6 runs or more 174-105 over the last 5 seasons. ( 62.4% | 61.0 units ) 2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 1.0 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends

CLEVELAND at DETROIT
CLEVELAND is 53-25 (+31.4 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was: CLEVELAND (5.0) , OPPONENT (3.6)

Can'tPickAWinner

04-16-2014, 10:19 AM

Denver Money NHL Playoff Series Plays

Ah playoff time is here and I love to bet on some playoff hockey.
This year I wanted to go ahead and post who I think is going to win each series. The 2* plays are the ones I am personally playing

2* Tampa Bay Lightning -115

2* St. Louis Blues -125

2* New York Rangers -140 ( I had this team getting deep this year and I still think they can make a run)

1* Dallas Stars +170

1* Colorado Avalanche -150

1* Pittsburgh Penguins -265

1* LA Kings +120

1/2* Boston Bruins -340 ( I think this line is too damn high personally)

Added Play
Extra Day 1 play:

I just personally made this wager for Wednesday. For anyone knows me knows that I won’t really release plays as premiums plays with lines this high, but did personally bet this as I really like it.

2* Dallas Stars +1.5 -185

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04-16-2014, 10:20 AM

Paul Leiner

100* Rangers -120

100* Marlins -140

50* Reds -125

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04-16-2014, 10:21 AM

Brit Bull

Argentina soccer:
3* Rosario Central PK -137

1* Real-Barcelona U3.25

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04-16-2014, 10:22 AM

Hondo

CUBS both games of the double header

SEATTLE

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04-16-2014, 10:24 AM

Mighty Quinn

Mighty was rained out with the Yankees on Tuesday and likes the Canadiens on Wednesday.

The deficit is 248 sirignanos.

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04-16-2014, 10:24 AM

Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Free Play Wed 5-1 run Oak A's -140

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04-16-2014, 10:25 AM

Cappers Access

Rays -119
W. Sox +140
Grizzlies -3

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04-16-2014, 10:27 AM

Gamblers Data

Free Plays Wednesday

Cards +106

Reds -140

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04-16-2014, 11:02 AM

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MLB Baseball

1000* Play Oakland +120 over LA Angels (MLB TOP PLAY)

Oakland has won 74 of the last 116 games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs and they have also won 95 of the last 173 road games. Oakland has won 98 of the last 155 games after having won four or five of the last six games and they have won 82 of the last 140 games vs. division opponents.

1000* Play San Diego -140 over Colorado (MLB TOP PLAY)

Colorado has lost 92 of the last 159 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game and they have lost 48 of the last 79 games coming off a win in their last game. Colorado has lost 55 of the last 80 road games when playing as an underdog of +100 to +150 and they have lost 29 of the last 42 games when the total posted is 7 runs or less.

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50* Play Seattle +130 over Texas (MLB BONUS PLAY)
50* Play St. Louis +110 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)

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04-16-2014, 11:03 AM

XpertPicks.com

WEDNESDAY
NHL HOCKEY

•Play Pittsburgh -180 over Columbus (TOP NHL PLAY)---RISK 3% OF BANKROLL

•Play Anaheim -170 over Dallas (TOP NHL PLAY)---RISK 3% OF BANKROLL

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04-16-2014, 11:03 AM

XpertPicks

WEDNESDAY BASEBALL

Play Boston -130 over Chicago White Sox----RISK 8% OF YOUR BANKROLL
8:10 PM EST

John Danks has lost 5 of the last 6 games when pitching on a Wednesday and he has lost 5 of the last 6 games vs. AL East Division Opponents. John Danks has lost 7 of the last 10 games when pitching as an underdog of +125 to +175 and he has lost 10 of the last 14 games when pitching with five or six days of rest.

Play Kansas City -125 over Houston----RISK 8% OF YOUR BANKROLL
8:10 PM EST

Dallas Keuchel has lost 12 of the last 16 games when pitching as an underdog of +125 to +175 and he has lost 14 of the last 22 home games. Dallas Keuchel has lost 19 of the last 28 night games and he has lost 13 of the last 17 games when pitching with five or six days of rest.

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Play St. Louis +105 over Milwaukee----RISK 3% OF YOUR BANKROLL
Play Oakland +120 over LA Angels----RISK 3% OF YOUR BANKROLL

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04-16-2014, 11:03 AM

Kevin's Pick(s):
I picked up a relatively easy winner Tuesday night with the Royals winning 4-2 and out hitting the Astros 7-4. I've locked in my play for Wednesday, so I'm sending it out now. Write up will come tomorrow.
2 UNIT = Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels - ANGELS TO WIN (-113)
Listed Pitchers: Milone vs Skaggs
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.77 units)

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04-16-2014, 11:04 AM

BeatYourBookie

WEDNESDAY

NBA Basketball

10* Play Memphis -3.5 over Dallas (NBA TOP PLAY)
10* Play Minnesota -10 over Utah (NBA TOP PLAY)

NHL Hockey

10* Play Pittsburgh -180 over Columbus (NHL TOP PLAY)
10* Play Anaheim -170 over Dallas (NHL TOP PLAY)

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04-16-2014, 11:04 AM

FantasySportsGametime

WEDNESDAY
NBA BASKETBALL

1000* Play Memphis -3.5 over Dallas (NBA TOP PLAY)
8:00 PM EST

Memphis has won 18 of the last 22 games when playing their 3rd game in four days and they have won 24 of the last 36 games when playing in the 2nd half of the season. Memphis has won 37 of the last 48 games when playing as a home favorite and they have won 18 of the last 23 games coming off two or more UNDER the totals.

50* Play Minnesota -10 over Utah (NBA BONUS PLAY)

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NHL HOCKEY

50* Play Montreal +125 over Tampa Bay (NHL BONUS PLAY)
50* Play Anaheim -170 over Dallas (NHL BONUS PLAY)

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04-16-2014, 11:04 AM

Alex Smith NHL

Colorado over Minnesota (Series)

Montreal over Tampa Bay (Series)

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04-16-2014, 11:06 AM

Diamond Dog Sports MLB

1* #901 Pirates +115
Listed Pitchers: Liriano / Cueto

.5* #925 Red Sox RL (-1.5) +125
Listed Pitchers: Buchholtz / Danks

.5* #901/902 Over Reds 7.0 -105
Listed Pitchers: Liriano / Cueto

.5* #903/904 Over Brewers 8.5 +105
Listed Pitchers: Kelly / Peralta

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04-16-2014, 11:11 AM

Game of the Day: Clippers at Trail Blazers

The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between the Clippers and Blazers.

Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers (+6, 209)

The Los Angeles Clippers have set a franchise record with 57 victories and still have a chance at landing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s regular-season finale. Los Angeles recorded a 117-105 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday and can claim the second seed by defeating Portland combined with an Oklahoma City loss to Detroit. Portland has won four straight games and is locked in as the West’s No. 5 seed.

All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge is expected to be held out but the other four starters will be on the floor at the start of the game for the Trail Blazers. Guards Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews, forward Nicolas Batum and center Robin Lopez have started every game and coach Terry Stotts wants them to start against the Clippers. “Playing 82, starting 82, it’s a badge of honor for the guys who can do it,” Stotts told reporters, “and I think those four guys are really proud of the fact that they’ve been available for and played for 82 games.” Clippers forward Blake Griffin received his 16th technical in the game against the Nuggets and will miss the contest due to an automatic one-game suspension unless the NBA rescinds it Wednesday.

LINE HISTORY: The early odds in Las Vegas have the Clippers suggested as 6-point favorites with a total of 209 points.

POWER RANKINGS: Clippers (-13.9) - Trail Blazers (-10.0) + Home Court (-3.0) = Clippers -0.9

INJURY REPORT: Los Angeles: G J.J. Redick (Out - Rest), F Danny Granger - out indefinitely (calf), F Blake Griffin (Out - Suspension). Portland: N/A.

WHY BET THE CLIPPERS (56-24, 45-34-1 ATS): Guard J.J. Redick scored 18 points in the victory over Denver but will be held out of the lineup in the second game of a back-to-back. Redick is averaging 12.4 points in five games since returning from a back injury that kept him sidelined for two months. “I don’t want him playing in a back-to-back,” Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers told reporters. “I don’t think that’s wise.” Redick was 4-of-6 from 3-point range against Denver in his best outing since becoming healthy. Forward Blake Griffin did not travel with the team, serving a suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season versus the Nuggets.

WHY BET THE BLAZERS (53-28, 43-38 ATS): Portland doesn’t plan to overtax any of its key players in the finale and Stotts admitted Monday that preparations for the playoff series against the Houston Rockets have already begun. “We didn’t talk much about the Clippers,” Stotts told reporters. “It’s more focused on Houston. The fact that we can spread out our preparation time, rather than trying to cram everything in, makes it easier not only for the players but the coaches and the video staff and everybody else.” Post player Joel Freeland, out since Feb. 11 with a knee injury, will return to action and receive a decent amount of playing time.

TRENDS:

* Over is 10-2-2 in the last 14 meetings in Portland.
* Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings.
* Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
* Blazers are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games playing on two days rest.

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04-16-2014, 11:12 AM

NHL

Wednesday, April 16

Lightning won three of four vs Montreal this season, splitting pair here; Canadiens are 3-1 in last four visits here, with last five series games staying under total. Tampa won its last four games, allowing four goals; this is their second playoff appearance in last seven years-- they lost in 7th game of conference final in '11. Montreal last won playoff series in '10, losing in first round two of last three years- they won seven of last ten games, four of six on road.

Columbus has never won a playoff game, losing 4-0 to Detroit in '09, its only playoff trip; Blue Jackets won four of last five games overall, with seven of their last nine staying under total. Columbus lost its last six games with Pittsburgh, scoring seven goals in five losses this year. Penguins are 2-2 in first round series since winning Cup in '10; they're 3-4 in last seven games but are 29-12 at home this season- their last four games went to OT or SO.

Ducks haven't won playoff series since first round in '09; they're 1-3 in first round since '07, when they won only Cup title. Anaheim won last four games overall; they're 30-10 at home- seven of their last ten games overall went over. Ducks lost three of last four games with the Stars- six of last nine series games stayed under. Dallas is in playoffs for first time in last six years; they won six of last ten games, with six of last seven games staying under the total.

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04-16-2014, 11:17 AM

WORLD CLASS CAPPER

MLB- 3* Cardinals money line @ -104
Starts at 1:00 PM est

MLB- 3* Twins vs Blue Jays - Over 8 runs @ -105
Starts at 8:00 PM est

MLB- 5* Dodgers vs Giants – Over 8 runs @ -115
Starts at 10:00 PM est

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04-16-2014, 11:57 AM

Wednesday NBA 6* 100% Final Game of season system play dates to 1991, 5* MLB Blowout system of the week lead Powerful NBA + MLB System card that also included a 22-1 Dog Angle and 48-7 Dominator system in MLB. Free Matinee Totals play below

The Free MLB Totals system play is on the under in the Chicago Cubs at NY. Yankees game. Rotation numbers 931/932 at 1:05 eastern, game 1 of a day night double header. This game fits a strong MLB League wide totals system that plays to the under for road dogs of +140 or more higher if the total is 8 or less and they are off a +200 or higher road dog loss with a total that was 8 or less, they scored 4 or less runs and had 5+ hits, vs an opponent, like the Yankees that is off a 1 run home win. As if the system wasn't enough the Cubs have to face Tanaka who was lights out and as good as advertised in his Yankee debut. The Cubs should have a rough time scoring here but will stay in the game with J.Hammel who has pitched under in his last 7 states here in NY and has to allowed more than 3 runs in 89 of his last 10 April road starts. This one stays under today. Don't make a move on Hump day till you check out the 6* Final game of the Season Never lost System Play that is perfect since 1991 and lead a solid NBA System Card. MLB Blowout system Game of the Week head lines another Huge Bases card that also has a 48-7 Dominator system and 22-1 Dog. Get on the Giving End of Hump day with the Most Powerful Bases and Baskets data in the industry. For the free play take Under in the Chicago at New York game today. GC

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04-16-2014, 12:14 PM

Scott Spreitzer NHL GAME 1 Total Smackdown

Pittsburgh/Columbus Under 5.5

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04-16-2014, 12:14 PM

GOODFELLA

FREE (2*) Client Play on ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

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04-16-2014, 12:14 PM

Baseball33 4/16

USA: MLB
Chicago White Sox — Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox -1

USA: MLB
Arizona Diamondbacks — New York Mets
Arizona Diamondbacks -1

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04-16-2014, 12:24 PM

Marc Lawrence LTS:
3* Cleveland Cavs-6

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04-16-2014, 12:26 PM

Today's NBA Picks

LA Lakers at San Antonio

The Spurs close out the regular season tonight and come into the contest with a 6-1 ATS record in their last 7 games against the Lakers. San Antonio is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Time Posted: 11:30 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Dallas at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.854; Memphis 123.324
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3 1/2; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 110.493; Milwaukee 116.731
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-4); Over

Game 505-506: Utah at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 106.521; Minnesota 121.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 11; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11); Under

Game 507-508: Houston at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.972; New Orleans 119.109
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 3; 213
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+3 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Detroit at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 116.231; Oklahoma City 127.728
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+13 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: LA Lakers at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 105.869; San Antonio 122.927
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 17; 222 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 218 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8); Over

Game 513-514: Washington at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 122.320; Boston 118.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 4; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 8; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+8); Under

Game 515-516: Brooklyn at Cleveland (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 115.658; Cleveland 123.146
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 7 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 5 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-5 1/2); Over

Game 517-518: Philadelphia at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 103.092; Miami 119.071
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 16; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Over

Game 519-520: Indiana at Orlando (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.698; Orlando 119.598
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: Chicago at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 121.030; Charlotte 128.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 8; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 181 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Under

Game 523-524: Toronto at New York (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.979; New York 119.609
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 3 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4); Under

Game 525-526: Phoenix at Sacramento (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.061; Sacramento 116.334
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 206
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-1); Over

Game 527-528: Golden State at Denver (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 122.508; Denver 121.683
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8; 211
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+8); Under

Game 529-530: LA Clippers at Portland (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 125.208; Portland 126.755
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3; 208
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+3); Under

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04-16-2014, 12:34 PM

Doc's Sports Picks For Major League Baseball 4/16

3-unit Play Seattle Mariners/Texas Rangers UNDER 7 (8:05pm EST)

3-unit Play #928 Los Angeles Angels (-115) over Oakland A's (10:05pm EST)

Please note that this is the first game of the doubleheader

3-unit Play #932 New York Yankees (-200) over Chicago Cubs (1:05pm EST)

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04-16-2014, 12:36 PM

EZWINNERS

2* Cincinnati Reds -125

2* Milwaukee Brewers -115

2* Seattle Mariners +110

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04-16-2014, 12:58 PM

SPORTS INSURANCE ADJUSTERS:

FREE PLAY: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS -1.5 +155

Wednesday 4/16 Service Plays

Tuesday we got the big win with Kansas City but Washington and Arizona came up short for us. Today we have our 1st 5* play in MLB this season!! We are 10-4 on our last 14 MLB plays (+7.2 Units)!! Today is going to be a big day for us!!

MLB

5* NY YANKEES -Game 1 RL -1.5 Even

Braves +115

Colorado +125

Baltimore -105

NBA

Brooklyn +6

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04-16-2014, 12:59 PM

ADVANCED SPORTS INVESTMENTS

(records are of current month only)
BASEBALL RELEASES
JEFF (7-15-3 -10.71)
1X- NYM +121 ARIZONA (340pm)
1X- PHILLY -125 ATLANTA (7pm)
1X- TEXAS -115 SEATTLE (8pm)

JIMMY (14-10 +2.22)
1X- BOSTON -129 CHICAGO (8pm)
1X- MINNESOTA +125 TORONTO (8pm)
1X- COLORADO +125 SD (10pm)

MARC (15-15-2 -4.04)
2X- WASHINGTON/MIAMI – OVER 6.5 -115 (7pm)

NHL RELEASES
JIMMY (5-6 -4.44)
1X- ANAHEIM/DALLAS – UNDER 5.5 -130 (10pm)

MARC (6-5-1 +.05)
1X- PITTSBURGH/COLUMBUS – OVER 5.5 +115 (7pm)

NBA RELEASES
JEFF (4-5 -1.50)
PASSING

JIMMY (0-3 -3.30)
PASSING

MARC (8-2+ 5.80)
1X- DALLAS/MENPHIS – OVER 191(8pm)

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04-16-2014, 12:59 PM

Brit Bull
Added Plays

Soccer:
2* Zurich +1 -130
Real U3.25 -114

MLB:
Pirates +110
2* Arizona 1H -130
3* Indians/Tigers U8 -119

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04-16-2014, 01:01 PM

KELSO

NBA

50 magic

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04-16-2014, 01:10 PM

ROOT

NBA
millionaire Phoenix

MLB
inner circle Detroit
millionaire KC

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04-16-2014, 01:37 PM

Blue Jays vs Twins

THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. IT WILL BE MADE UP AS PART OF A DOUBLEHEADER ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17

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04-16-2014, 01:38 PM

Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball 4/16

5-Unit Play. #527. Take Over 210 Golden State vs. Denver (Wednesday @ 10:35pm est).

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04-16-2014, 02:00 PM

Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks
Time: Wednesday 04/16 10:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Dallas +1.5 (-200) at 5Dimes

The Dallas Stars have the unenviable task of opening their first round in the NHL playoffs in Anaheim. The Ducks were amazing on home ice to start the season as they played to a 20-2 record here. It seemed like an impossibility to take them down. That changed from that point on with Anaheim finishing their last 19 homers with a losing record of 9-10. The biggest difference was that their opponents managed just 40 goals in the first 22, less than 2 goals per contest, to scoring 52 in the final 19 at nearly 3 per contest. The Stars recorded just six shutouts on the season, but two of those occurred in their last eight games, and over their final 13 they allowed a total of 2 goals per contest. That leaves them some wiggle room against an Anaheim team that simply has not been the same dominant team at home as they were early in the season. Dallas keeps it close in the opener, so take the Stars on the puckline.

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04-16-2014, 02:01 PM

Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Chicago Cubs @ New York Yankees
Time: Wednesday 04/16 7:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Chicago +145 (moneyline) at 5Dimes

The New York Yankees did not make the playoffs last year, so they went out and did what the Yankees do - reloaded with high-priced free agents. The problem is that this is the oldest aged team in MLB and injuries will play a part in their season. McCann, Cervelli, Teixiera, Jeter, Volarte, Roberts, Ryan, and closer David Robertson are all dealing with injuries right now. The Yankees lineup has not produced as it is, and right now it is a short lineup. New York will be on the hook with perhaps a third-string catcher and a rookie pitcher for this one. This will also be a second game of a doubleheader, and with few options many may be forced to play in both games. The Cubs haven't found much magic, but they have in interleague play where they are 13-6 in their last 19, and are catching the Yankees short here. Take the Cubs in game 2.

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04-16-2014, 02:51 PM

SportsJunkies

Astros

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04-16-2014, 04:43 PM

Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball 4/16

5-Unit Play. #527. Take Over 210 Golden State vs. Denver (Wednesday @ 10:35pm est).

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04-16-2014, 04:44 PM

ANDRE GOMES

NBA – 521 Chicago Bulls @ 522 Charlotte Bobcats

Today’s card is pretty specific as not only we have to be focused on the matchups but also (and especially) w/ injuries, “taking” or playoff seeding!

When the Bulls faced the Knicks, I took NYK w/ the following mindset:

Unfortunately for us, the Pacers have defeated the Thunder today and basically they locked up the #1 seed on the East. They “just” need to beat the Magic on the final day of the regular season to have the home court edge throughout the playoffs – their primary goal for the season.

So, what in the hell I’m talking about this in here?!

With the Pacers being the #1 seed, the Bulls can “choose” between facing the Pacers or the Heat @ 2nd round and between us, the answer is pretty easy to guess, right? They just “need” to let TOR be the #3 seed…

For this contest, I expect the Bulls to be more “relaxed”

Well, the Bulls indeed lose that game and the Raptors took over the #3 seed… Note that this contest is @7PM EST while the Raptors game is @8PM EST, so I expect the Bulls to not be that “much focused” vs. CHA who still have a legit chance to be #6 seed and avoid the Heat in the first round.

Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 522 Charlotte Bobcats (-1) @ -110

NBA – 509 Detroit Pistons @ 510 Oklahoma City Thunder

I understand that we are taking some risks in taking the Under w/ DET in this season because so far, DET O/U mark in the season is 55-26 OVER (68% hitting rate!).

However, I believe that this is a good opportunity for us and we are getting an inflated line IMO. First of all, OKC needs to win to secure the #2 seed in the West but this isn’t going to be that difficult against this pathetic DET team.
Probably, Durant & Westbrook will start but I don’t expect them to play so many minutes like they did @NO (more than 40minutes!)!

We should see a heavy dose of OKC’s bench and this is why I really the Under in here:

1) Obviously, there will be a considerable drop off in terms of offensive efficiency without Westbrook & Durant and this will help DET’s defense
2) OKC’s have some great size on the bench to matchup vs. DET’s frontcourt… Collison, Adams and even Thabeet will give some size to OKC and so, DET’s won’t punish OKC down low & boards like they are used to do.

My fair line for this contest is 208/210 points and so, I’m taking the Under in here!

Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 509/510 Under 213 @ -110