5-22-12

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Pacers at Heat: What bettors need to know

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 180)

THE STORY: Just when everybody was jumping off the bandwagon, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went out and showed why they are considered two of the very best players in the NBA. The two combined for 70 points in Game 4 and dominated the second half to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-93 victory, evening the series at 2-2. The Indiana Pacers had controlled the inside in Games 2 and 3 but struggled in Game 4.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE PACERS: Indiana made it a point to establish Roy Hibbert and kept going back to him in Game 3, leading to 19 points and 18 rebounds from the big man in a strong effort. The Pacers got him the ball a few times in the first quarter for easy buckets in Game 4 but stopped going to that well as Miami pulled them out of their halfcourt game and spread the floor with a small lineup. Indiana is going to need more from David West, who was held to a series-low eight points on Sunday, and Hibbert down low, as they were outscored in the paint 50-32 in Game 4. Part of that has to do with the defense, which had done a fine job of keeping James and Wade out of the paint until the second half Sunday, when both had little trouble getting to the rim.

ABOUT THE HEAT: James went for 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists on Sunday, scoring or assisting on 61.4 percent of Miami’s points. Wade was nearly as strong, shaking off a terrible performance in Game 3 with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Perhaps more importantly, the two found a reliable third scorer in Udonis Haslem, who chipped in 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting. With Chris Bosh still out, any points from Haslem, Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller or Shane Battier are a big bonus. Miami was also better from the outside in Game 4, connecting on 5 of 12 3-pointers after going a combined 5 for 42 in the first three games.

TRENDS:

*Heat is 5-1 ATS in its last six home games.
*Under is 5-0 in Pacers' last five games playing on one day's rest.
*Underdog is 26-11-1 ATS in the last 38 meetings.
*Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as road dogs.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Pacers swingman Danny Granger was hit with his second technical foul in as many games Sunday.

2. Wade went 2 of 6 from the free throw line Sunday, his fourth game this postseason hitting less than 70 percent from the stripe.

3. Indiana got 34 points off the bench in Game 4.

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Kings at Coyotes: What bettors need to know

Los Angeles Kings at Phoenix Coyotes (115, 4.5)

THE STORY: With the Phoenix Coyotes facing an unceremonious sweep in the Western Conference finals, their captain stepped up to extend their season by at least two more days. With Shane Doan's two-goal performance leading Phoenix to its first win of the series, the Coyotes look to defend home ice as they entertain the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Netminder Mike Smith was sharp in the Game 4 victory and will need to be just as good if the Coyotes plan on returning to L.A.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCS, CBC

ABOUT THE KINGS: Los Angeles is coming off a loss for just the second time this postseason, but the club doesn't seem overly concerned. That may be due, at least in part, to the fact that the Kings are 7-0 on the road in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Los Angeles had hoped to close things out Sunday afternoon but was stymied by Smith, who turned aside 36 shots. "He's been a great goalie for them all year," said Kings forward Dustin Penner. "As forwards, we've got to do something different, or a little bit better, to make him work harder, and not just be satisfied with getting the puck on net."

ABOUT THE COYOTES: Doan was the best skater on either team in Game 4 - and as head coach Dave Tippett pointed out, that wasn't all the veteran forward brought to the table. "You don't see all the things that happened behind the scenes in the dressing room, inspiration for the guys there, how much he cares about this team and winning," he said. "When you can do that behind-the-scenes stuff, bag it up with the on-the-ice stuff, it speaks volumes for who he is." The 35-year-old Doan has been with the club since it moved from Winnipeg to Phoenix in 1996, and is competing in his first-ever conference finals.

TRENDS:

*Kings are 7-0 in their last seven road games.
*Coyotes are 2-5 in their last seven games as home dogs.
*Under is 6-1 in Phoenix's last seven games playing on one day's rest.
*Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

OVERTIME:

1. Game 4 marked the first time the Kings had been shut out in a playoff game since losing 4-0 to the Colorado Avalanche on April 29, 2002.

2. The Kings are 10-8 all-time in the playoffs in potential close-out games.

3. Doan's first-period power-play goal ended a string of 30 straight penalty kills by the Kings.

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Rounding the bases: This week's best MLB betting trends
By BILL MCBRIDE

Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in Major League Baseball (Records updated through Sunday):

HOT TEAM: Minnesota Twins

THIS SEASON: 14-27
LAST WEEK: 5-2

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the White Sox for three, home to the Tigers for three.

THE SKINNY: We won’t have many opportunities to put Minnesota in this tax bracket, so let’s do it while we can. The Twins took a four-game winning streak into Sunday’s series finale with Milwaukee. Minnesota scored 31 runs in those four games.

Closer Matt Capps hasn't been great this season, but he's rounding into form. He snared two saves in those four games and has allowed just one run in his last eight innings of work. If the bullpen continues to hold up its end of the bargain, the Twins might actually be up to something because their offense has been going.

Josh Willingham and Ryan Doumit topped the RBI leaderboard at 24, and Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, both slowly on their way back to the norm, have combined for 34 more. You can do worse, value considered, than riding a team like the Twins these days.

COLD TEAM: Chicago Cubs

THIS SEASON: 15-26
LAST WEEK: 2-5

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Astros for three, at the Pirates for three.

THE SKINNY: Lost amid the attention given to Kerry Wood and his emotional exit from the game this weekend is the fact that the Cubs aren’t playing very well, with or without Wood.

Chicago took a five-game skid into Sunday’s series finale with the White Sox and three of those losses were of the excruciating, one-run variety. The pitching staff has been knocked around, allowing 34 runs in those five games and Wood’s presence - as a leader and a source to lean on in good times and bad - will be missed.

As for who's left, the Cubs have five pitchers - Paul Maholm, Jeff Samardzija, Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza and Chris Volstad - who have allowed at least three home runs, and even more alarming is that Chicago has seven pitchers with ERAs north of 5.00. That’s not going to get it done in the National League, no matter what tricks general manager Theo Epstein has up his sleeve.

OVER TEAM: New York Mets

O/U THIS SEASON: 25-15-1
O/U LAST WEEK: 5-2

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Pirates for three, home to the Padres for four.

THE SKINNY: The Mets appear to be one thing, one day - like in a 15-4 loss to Toronto Friday - and another thing the next day - like in a 2-0 loss to Toronto Saturday.

The pitching staff runs hot and cold but the sticks have been there for the most part, and the Mets have become a nice over play as a result. New York has scored seven or more runs four times in May and David Wright - .409 average, four home runs, 22 RBIs, four steals - is having a season to remember.

If they can find a way to limit the strikeouts, they'll be even more potent. Kirk Nieuwenhuis (47), Ike Davis (39), and Lucas Duda (36) have all been sent back to the dugout with their heads down far too often. But all told, the Mets are an interesting team and should be on your over radar.

UNDER TEAM: New York Yankees

O/U THIS SEASON: 16-24-1
O/U LAST WEEK: 2-5

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: Home to the Royals for three, at the Athletics for three.

THE SKINNY: There are issues to be addressed on the mound, but Andy Pettitte eased concerns when he pitched a 4-0 shutout of Cincinnati Friday night. And with some adequate starts from the staff, combined with a light lineup, the Yankees have turned into a surprisingly decent under team.

It helps to have the cushion of public perception. The Yankees are usually in the 9.5-run range with their totals and this week, they stayed right under that line a few times.

What doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon is that Mark Teixeira - .228 average overall and no home me runs in this last 10 games - is a mess, and four players - Curtis Granderson (45), Alex Rodriguez (31), Nick Swisher (28) and Russell Martin (25) - might be at 75-plus strikeouts by the All-Star break.

But that's not your problem. Their deficiencies should be your gain. The Yankees as an under buy is something to consider.

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Tuesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers

Streaking

Brandon Beachy, Atlanta Braves (5-1, 1.33 ERA)

The 25-year-old right-hander, who’s coming off a five-hit shutout of Miami, leads the majors in ERA and ranks fifth with a WHIP of 0.89. He went to a 3-ball count only once against the Marlins. Since the franchise moved to Atlanta, Beachy is the third Brave to post an ERA under 1.50 in his first eight starts of a season. The league is batting .177 against him.

Aaron Harang, Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2, 3.83 ERA)

Harang has turned around his season over the last three starts, tossing 21 innings while allowing three runs on 15 hits. He’s gone at least six innings in six of his past seven starts. However, current D-Backs are hitting .306 against the 34-year-old right-hander.

Slumping

Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (1-4, 5.20 ERA)

The 22-year-old lefty has served up eight homers this season, including two in his last outing vs. the Red Sox. He has an unsightly WHIP of 1.58, and has lasted six innings only once in his last five starts. Moore has tremendous potential, but has not yet developed command of his outstanding stuff.

Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals (2-5, 5.77 ERA)

Batters are hitting .298 against Wainwright, whose comeback from Tommy John surgery has been rocky. The 30-year-old right-hander is struggling with his control. He’s yielded nine walks in his last two starts, while striking out six. But lifetime he’s 2-1 with a 1.46 ERA in six starts against San Diego.

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Tuesday's betting tips: L.A. Kings unblemished on road

Weather to watch

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics – 14-mph winds will be blowing out to right. Skies will be clear, with temperatures in the high 50s.

Who’s hot

NBA: Indiana is 4-0 ATS in its last four games playing on one day’s rest.

NHL: The Kings are 7-0 in their last seven road games.

MLB: Baltimore is 10-4 in Brian Matusz’s last 14 starts on four days’ rest.

MLB: Texas is 10-2 in Matt Harrison’s last 12 road starts.

Who’s not

NBA: The over is 0-9 in Miami’s last nine home games vs. teams with winning road records.

NHL: The over is 1-6 in the Coyotes’ last seven games playing on one day’s rest.

MLB: Colorado is 1-6 in Juan Nicasio’s last seven road starts.

MLB: The White Sox are 0-7 in Gavin Floyd’s last seven starts vs. the Twins.

Key stat

2 – That’s how many points Miami’s “other” players, those not named LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, scored in the second half of Sunday’s Game 4 win in Indianapolis. James and Wade combined for 53 of 55 points as the Heat tied the series 2-2. Host Miami is set as a 6.5-point favorite in Tuesday’s Game 5.

Injuries that shouldn’t be overlooked

Angels outfielders Vernon Wells (thumb) and Ryan Langerhans (separated right shoulder) were placed on the DL Monday after both got hurt Sunday. Wells tore a ligament in his right thumb while trying to steal. He needs surgery and will be out at least 8-10 weeks. Langerhans ran into a wall chasing a double. He will not need surgery, but will be out for an extended period of time.

Game of the day

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat (-6.5, 180)

Notable quotable

"I guess that's what sports are all about, trying to do something that someone hasn't done for a while, try to do things (when) the odds are kind of stacked against you. Nobody wants to be in the position we're in, but everybody wants to prove they can answer that call." – Coyotes captain Shane Doan, who scored both goals in Phoenix’s 2-0 win Sunday. The Coyotes still trail the series 3-1 heading into Tuesday’s Game 5 at home.

Notes and tips

Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman will miss at least 6-8 weeks with an injured right knee. The 36-year-old will undergo arthroscopic surgery this week. In Berkman's absence, Matt Adams and Matt Carpenter will get most of the starts at first base.

Heat guard Dwyane Wade would not say if his knee, which was drained of fluid last week, required extensive treatment before Tuesday’s Game 5 in Miami. Wade bounced back from a horrific Game 3 performance with 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in Sunday’s Game 4 win. "I'm a no-excuse type person," Wade said. "When I'm on the basketball court, I'm all about trying to help my team win. Obviously, when things are going great, everyone pats you on the back. When things are not going great, some people turn their back. But I'm the kind of person who always believes in myself, believes in my teammates and knows that it can always turn around."

Tigers OF Austin Jackson, who has missed four straight games with a mild abdominal strain, is not certain to return to the lineup Tuesday when Detroit visits Cleveland in the opener of a three-game series. Jackson participated in pre-game drills over the weekend and should be back this week, if not Tuesday. "When I went to run, you know, try to get up to 80 percent at least, it didn't feel that good," Jackson said Sunday. "It was still kind of hurting to run, so that's why I'm thinking maybe a couple more days."

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg left Sunday's win against the Orioles after five innings due to biceps tightness, but manager Davey Johnson said Strasburg should be able to make his next start. "The bicep is fine," Strasburg confirmed. "Starting out, I threw a lot of pitches early and then we put up a lot of runs. I got a little tired. [The bicep] got a little tight. It's nothing different than any other outing. It's probably gonna be like this for the rest of the year. It's all part of coming back from Tommy John [surgery]. It's something I have to be smart about."

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the New York Rangers Monday.

Tuesday it’s the Heat. The deficit is 608 sirignanos.

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Dickey is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts. McDonald is 3-1, 2.34 in his last five outings.
-- Halladay is 1-1, 2.86 in his last three starts.
-- Beachy is 5-0, 1.47 in his last seven starts. Latos is 1-0, 2.25 in his last three outings.
-- Nicasio is 0-0, 1.31 in his three road starts.
-- Cain is 2-0, 3.32 in his last three starts. Marcum is 1-1, 2.88 in his last four outings.
-- Volquez is 2-1, 2.67 in his last five starts.
-- Harang is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.

-- Hughes is 2-1, 2.75 in his last three starts.
-- Jiminez is 2-0, 2.08 in his last two home starts.
-- Doubrant is 3-0, 4.00 in his last three starts.
-- Hutchison is 2-0, 1.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Floyd is 2-1, 2.05 in his four home starts this year.
-- Noesi is 1-1, 3.10 in his last three starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Zimmerman is 1-3, 4.26 in his last four starts.
-- Nolasco is 0-2, 10.38 in his last couple starts.
-- Happ is 1-2, 6.19 in his last three starts. Wood allowed three runs in six IP in his only '12 start; this is his 37th big league start.
-- Wainwright is 2-2, 5.63 in his last four starts.
-- Cahill is 1-4, 5.75 in his last six starts.

-- Hochevar is 1-3, 9.31 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 2-3, 8.13 in his last six starts.
-- Matusz has a 7.02 RA in his last three starts.
-- Moore is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
-- Walters is 1-1, 3.65 in his two starts this season.
-- Wilson is 0-2, 9.31 in his last three starts. Godfrey is 0-3, 6.19 in his three starts this season.
-- Harrison is 1-3, 8.44 in his last five starts.

Hot teams
-- Washington won four of its last five road games.
-- Pirates won five of their last seven home games.
-- Braves won 11 of their last 15 road games. Cincinnati is 8-5 in its last thirteen home games.
-- Miami won 15 of its last 20 games.
-- Astros won 11 of their last 16 home games.
-- Giants won seven of their last ten games.
-- Dodgers won 10 of their last 12 games.

-- Red Sox won nine of their last 11 games. Orioles won five of seven.
-- Indians won five of their last seven games. Detroit is 10-2 in games following their last twelve losses.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last six games.
-- White Sox won their last four games, allowing seven runs. Minnesota won four of its last five games.
-- A's won six of their last nine home games.
-- Mariners won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.


Cold teams
-- Phillies lost their last three games, scoring seven runs.
-- Mets are 5-8 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Rockies lost five in row, 14 of last 17 games.
-- Cubs lost their last seveb games, allowing 48 runs.
-- Brewers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Padres lost 11 of their first 15 road games. St Louis lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last nine home games.

-- Royals lost four of their last six games. Bronx lost six of their last seven games.
-- Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games.
-- Angels lost 15 of their last 21 road games.
-- Rangers are 3-5 in their last eight games.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Washington games went over the total.
-- 11 of Mets' last 12 road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Miami home games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in Houston's last fourteen games.
-- Six of last seven games at Miller Park went over the total.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven St Louis games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in the Dodgers' last five games.

-- Eight of last ten Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten games at Camden Yards.
-- Under is 8-3-2 in last thirteen Tampa Bay games.
-- Six of last eight White Sox home games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-5 in Angels' last nineteen road games.
-- Six of last seven Texas road games went over the total.

Umpires
-- NY-Pitt-- Visiting team won five of last six Everitt games.
-- Wsh-Phil-- Last three Cederstrom games went over the total.
-- Atl-Cin-- Visiting team won seven of eight Hickox games.
-- Col-Mia-- Under is 5-2-1 in Hudson games this season.
-- Chi-Hst-- Three of four Guccione games went over the total.
-- SF-Mil-- Under is 6-1-2 in Timmons games this season.
-- SD-StL-- Four of last five Layne games stayed under total.
-- LA-Az-- Under is 5-0-2 in Bucknor games this season.

-- KC-NY-- Five of last six Wegner games stayed under total.
-- Det-Clev-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- Bos-Balt-- Six of eight Vanover games stayed under total.
-- Tor-TB-- Last three Holbrook games stayed under the total.
-- Min-Chi-- No idea who umpires are for this game.
-- LAA-A's-- Favorites won six of seven Miller games.
-- Tex-Sea-- Underdogs won five of last six Hallion games.

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DCI NBA

Season
Straight Up: 674-329 (.672)
ATS: 527-510 (.508)
ATS Vary Units: 1406-1304 (.519)
Over/Under: 510-524 (.493)
Over/Under Vary Units: 974-1056 (.480)

Eastern Conference Semifinals
Game 5, best-of-7
MIAMI 92, Indiana 87

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DCI NHL

Season: 431-326 (.569)

Western Conference Finals
Game 5, best-of-7
Los Angeles vs. PHOENIX: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

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Hondo

The Marlins were flat out fin-tastic against the Rockies last night, rallying heroically for Hondo to reduce the runaway deficit to 1,535 kluszewskis.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch expects Beachy to be keen against the Reds – 10 units on the Braves. Also, he will give the nod to his main man Cain – 10 units on the Giants.

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Our Free Plays are 848- 623 (58 %) over the last 4 years PLUS

Free winner Tues: Phillies w/ Halladay

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

SF/Millwaukee over 7

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SocInvestments

Game: Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins

Pick: Miami Marlins (-140)

Recommended Unit Play (Risk) 7 Units

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JOE WIZ DAILY FREE PICK

Under 7 runs bet. Oakland/Angels