4-2-13

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

04/02/13 Predictions

Season: 197-130 (.602)

BOSTON 3, Ottawa 2
Winnipeg vs. N.Y. ISLANDERS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Washington vs. CAROLINA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
PITTSBURGH 4, Buffalo 2
TAMPA BAY 4, Florida 3
NASHVILLE 3, Colorado 2
Los Angeles 3, PHOENIX 2

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

Brewers -145

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Today's MLB Picks

St. Louis at Arizona

The Cardinals look to bounce back from last night's loss to the Diamondbacks and build on their 9-4 record in Jaime Garcia's last 13 starts in Game 2 of a series. St. Louis is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: Colorado at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 14.515; Milwaukee (Estrada) 15.417 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 7 1/2 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 8 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Under

Game 953-954: St. Louis at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Garcia) 16.225; Arizona (Cahill) 15.182 Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Arizona (-120); 9 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+100); Over

Game 955-956: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 18.207; LA Dodgers (Ryu) 16.913 Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-110); Over

Game 957-958: Baltimore at Tampa Bay (3:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hammel) 15.822; Tampa Bay (Price) 17.036 Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-170); 7 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-170); Under

Game 959-960: Cleveland at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 15.552; Toronto (Dickey) 15.298 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2 Vegas Line: Toronto (-170); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+150); Over

Game 961-962: Texas at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 15.280; Houston (Harrell) 14.824 Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 7 1/2 Vegas Line: Texas (-180); 8 Dunkel Pick: Texas (-180); Under

Game 963-964: Seattle at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 16.264; Oakland (Parker) 15.969 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Oakland (-140); 7 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+120); Over

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Free winner TUES Blue Jays w/ Dickey

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Today's NBA Picks

Dallas at LA Lakers

The Mavericks look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games at Los Angeles. Dallas is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 761-762: Chicago at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.746; Washington 120.292 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2 1/2; 182 Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 186 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-1 1/2); Under

Game 763-764: New York at Miami (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New York 122.256; Miami 128.314 Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6; 200 Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 8; 196 1/2 Dunkel Pick: New York (+8); Over

Game 765-766: Dallas at LA Lakers (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.060; LA Lakers 120.542 Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 214 Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3 1/2; 207 Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+3 1/2); Over

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Iowa vs. Maryland

The Terps look to build on their 6-0 ATS record in their last 6 games against a team with a winning SU record. Maryland is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawkeyes favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 767-768: BYU vs. Baylor (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: BYU 66.267; Baylor 70.385 Dunkel Line: Baylor by 4; 148 Vegas Line: Baylor by 3; 152 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-3); Under

Game 769-770: Iowa vs. Maryland (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 69.537; Maryland 67.915 Dunkel Line: Iowa by 1 1/2; 131 Vegas Line: Iowa by 3 1/2; 135 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+3 1/2); Under

Game 771-772: East Carolina at Weber State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 57.314; Weber State 67.675 Dunkel Line: Weber State by 10 1/2; 142 Vegas Line: Weber State by 8; 146 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Weber State (-8); Under

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Basketball Crusher
Dallas Mavs +3 over LA Lakers
(System Record: 82-4, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 82-61-4

Baseball Crusher
San Francisco Giants -104 over Los Angeles Dodgers
(System Record: 4-0, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 4-1

Hockey Crusher
Carolina Hurricanes -116 over Washington Capitals
(System Record: 40-3, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 40-29-1

Soccer Crusher
Independiente SF + Cerro Porteno UNDER 2.5
This match is happening in Conmebol
(System Record: 379-14, lost last 2 games)
Overall Record: 379-328-44

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Today's NHL Picks

Los Angeles at Phoenix

The Coyotes look to build on their 13-3 record in their last 16 games when playing with 2 days rest. Phoenix is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Winnipeg at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.544; NY Islanders 11.063 Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+110); Over

Game 53-54: Washington at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.785; Carolina 11.307 Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-120); Under

Game 55-56: Ottawa at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.183; Boston 11.422 Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+170); Over

Game 57-58: Buffalo at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.502; Pittsburgh 13.488 Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 3; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-220); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-220); Under

Game 59-60: Florida at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.167; Tampa Bay 10.899 Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-155); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Florida (+135); Over

Game 61-62: Colorado at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.224; Nashville 11.062 Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 4 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-160); 5 Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-160); Under

Game 63-64: Los Angeles at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.700; Phoenix 12.240 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 5 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-135); 5 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+115); Over

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Cappers Access

Baylor -3
Maryland +3
Rangers(RL) -1.5(-117)

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Kevin
MLBPredictions

2 UNIT = Cleveland Indians @ Toronto Blue Jays - BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+128)
Listed Pitchers: Masterson vs Dickey
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.56 units)

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JOE WIZ FREE PLAY

Under 9 runs St.Louis and Arizona.

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BYU and Baylor clash in Tuesday's NIT Semifinals
by Brian Graham

National Invitation Tournament - Semifinals
Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Tip-off: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. ET
Line: Baylor -3, Total: 153

A pair of high-scoring teams meet up in the first NIT Semifinal matchup on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden when Baylor takes on BYU.

The Cougars average 77.3 PPG this season (10th in nation) and have posted a robust 86.3 PPG so far in three NIT wins. The Bears also know how to put up points, with 76.0 PPG for the season (21st in D-I) and a whopping 93.3 PPG in the NIT. BYU has crushed its three NIT opponents, beating Washington by 21, Mercer by 19 and going on the road to clobber Southern Miss by 17 points. Baylor took out Long Beach State by a 112-66 score, but struggled to put away Arizona State (89-86 win) before handling Providence by 11 points in Wednesday's quarterfinals. These teams have actually met in each of the past two seasons, both resulting in Baylor wins. The Bears prevailed at BYU 86-83 on Dec. 17, 2011 and then beat them at home 79-64 this past Dec. 21.

BYU has shot very well (46% FG) during its NIT run, but has also been dominating the glass with a +9.0 RPG margin, while committing a mere 10.0 TOPG in the three contests. The Cougars shoot pretty well from the floor (45.8%), and are an unselfish club with 16.2 APG (9th in nation) and a heady 1.34 Ast/TO ratio (20th in nation). But this team is far from perfect, making just 34.1% threes (158th in nation), blocking a paltry 2.4 shots per game (284th in D-I) and committing a large amount of fouls per game (18.7, 249th-fewest in nation). The bulk of the scoring falls on two players, SG Tyler Haws (21.6 PPG, 9th in nation) and PF Brandon Davies (17.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG). Haws scored at least 20 points in all five games in March, including a hefty 28.7 PPG on 54% FG in the NIT. He was held to 13 points (6-of-14 FG) with four boards and three assists in the earlier meeting with Baylor. Davies had an unbelievable game in Waco, scoring 26 of his team's 64 points, plus 17 rebounds (five offensive), three steals and three assists. He has also played a big role in his team's NIT success, averaging 20.0 PPG (47% FG, 17-of-21 FT) and 10.7 RPG. Sophomore PG Matt Carlino (11.3 PPG, 4.7 APG, 3.5 RPG) has done it all for the Cougars during the NIT, averaging 17.7 PPG (13-of-29 threes), 9.0 APG and 6.3 RPG. This team will need much more out of him than what they got at Baylor when he finished with just eight points, three rebounds and a season-low one assist in 27 minutes. Senior swingman Brock Zylstra (7.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG) played just 11 minutes in that meeting with the Bears, but has been a beast in the past two games with 18.5 PPG (9-of-17 threes) and 8.0 RPG.

Like BYU, Baylor shoots a high percentage (45.9% FG, 50th in nation) thanks to an unselfish offense averaging 15.8 APG (19th in D-I). However, the Bears aren't a great three-point shooting team (35.5%, 94th in nation), and they really struggle from the free-throw line, making just 68.6% (201st in D-I). Baylor is not a particularly strong defensive team either, giving up 66.6 PPG (173rd in nation) and producing just 6.6 steals per game (184th in D-I). Senior PG Pierre Jackson (19.7 PPG, 21st in D-I) is one of the most dynamic college players in the country with 6.9 APG (11th in nation), a 2.04 Ast/TO ratio and a strong 1.6 SPG. He also shoots 79% from the foul line despite playing so many minutes for this team (34.6 MPG). After receiving just 20 minutes of action in the blowout of Long Beach State, Jackson has been remarkable in the past two games, averaging 23.0 PPG (24-of-28 FT), 14.5 APG, 5.0 RPG and 2.5 SPG. In Wednesday's victory over Providence, he dished out 13 assists and committed zero turnovers. Jackson was one of five starters to score in double-figures against BYU in December, tallying team highs with 16 points, nine assists and four steals. Junior PF Cory Jefferson (12.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG) hasn't missed much in the NIT, scoring 20.7 PPG on 71% FG with 6.0 RPG. He was extremely active against the Cougars earlier this season too, scoring 13 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Freshman C Isaiah Austin (12.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG) also posted a double-double that night versus BYU with 14 points, 10 boards and five blocks, which helped make up for his 5-for-15 shooting clip. Austin started off the NIT with identical games of 13 points and six rebounds, but didn't do much on Wednesday with a mere five points on 1-of-7 shooting. SG Brady Heslip (8.9 PPG) and SG A.J. Walton (7.0 PPG, 3.6 APG) both reached double-figures against the Cougars on Dec. 21, as Heslip scored 11 points (3-of-5 threes), while Walton pitched in 10 points, four assists and two steals. While Heslip has had a huge tournament (16.0 PPG, 14-of-25 threes), Walton has totaled a mere nine points (4-of-13 FG) in the three games combined.

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Maryland, Iowa Clash in Tuesday's NIT Semifinals

National Invitation Tournament - Semifinals
Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Tip-off: Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. ET
Line: Iowa -3, Total: 135.5

Two schools that have made bettors quite happy this month, Iowa and Maryland, will play in the second NIT Semifinal matchup on Tuesday in Manhattan.

While the Hawkeyes are 9-0 ATS (7-2 SU) in their past nine games, the Terrapins are working on a seven-game ATS win streak (5-2 SU). Both teams have been extremely impressive so far in the NIT with Iowa winning its three games by 16, 12 and 11 points, while Maryland won by 16 and 10 points at home before going on the road to upset Alabama 58-57 last Tuesday. Both clubs have dominated the glass in the NIT, with the Hawkeyes sporting a +27 rebounding margin and the Terrapins not far behind with a +18 rebounding margin. These schools last met in 1999, an 83-65 home victory for the Terps.

Iowa is not a gifted offensive team, averaging just 70.6 PPG (93rd in nation) on 42.4% FG (219th in D-I) and 30.9% threes (269th in nation). But this team never takes a possession off defensively, holding teams to 62.6 PPG on 38.8% FG (18th in nation) and 29.5% threes (15th in D-I). This is also a very intelligent team, sporting a 1.19 Ast/TO ratio (44th in nation) while posting 4.9 blocks per game (31st in D-I) and a +5.0 RPG margin (38th in nation). Junior swingman Roy Devyn Marble (15.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.0 APG) has been phenomenal in the NIT, scoring at least 24 points in all three games, averaging 25.3 PPG on 49% FG and 23-of-28 FT (82%). He's also dished out 16 assists with just four turnovers in the three victories. Sophomore PF Aaron White (12.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG) didn't play very well in Wednesday's win at Virginia (6 pts on 1-of-6 FG, 5 reb), but he started the tournament with 12.0 PPG and 10.0 RPG in his first two games. White is one of the biggest reasons his team shoots so horribly from three-point range though, making a paltry 15-of-64 (23%) from downtown this season. Freshman PG Mike Gesell (8.7 PPG, 2.8 APG) is the team's third-leading scorer, but has been playing a much smaller role in the offense with just 14 points on 6-of-16 shooting in the three NIT games combined. PF Melsahn Basabe (7.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG) was shut out against Virginia (0-for-3 FG), but had been playing great in his previous five games with 9.2 PPG and 9.4 RPG. His size and strength will be needed to help counter Maryland star C Alex Len.

Maryland has been one of the better rebounding teams in the country at +8.7 RPG (4th among D-I schools), which is a big reason its FG Pct. defense is so impressive (38.4% FG, 10th in nation). The Terrapins score 71.0 PPG on 46.6% FG (34th in D-I), but they are not a team that lights it up from beyond the arc, making just 5.8 threes per game (210th in nation) on a 33.9% clip (167th in D-I). Maryland also hurts itself badly with poor free-throw shooting (68.2% FT, 212th in nation) and turnovers, producing a hefty 14.9 TOPG (290th in D-I) and a minus-4.2 TO margin (8th-worst in nation). C Alex Len (11.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG) has a great scoring touch for a 7-footer, knocking down 53% FG and 69% FT this season. He needs to do a better job of staying out of foul trouble though, with the same amount of fouls (11) as made field goals (11-of-23) so far in the NIT. He is coming off a monster game against Alabama though, netting 15 points (6-of-9 FG), grabbing 13 boards and blocking five shots. Sophomore swingman Dez Wells (13.2 PPG, 4.9 RPG) is the team's leading scorer, tallying 10 straight double-figure scoring games. So far in the NIT, he's averaged 14.7 PPG on an impressive 73% FG and 7-of-8 from the line. SG Nick Faust (9.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG) started off the tournament with 15 points and 11 boards against Niagara, but has just 7.5 PPG (3-of-10 FG) and 3.5 RPG in two games since. PG Pe'Shon Howard (3.3 PPG, 3.6 APG) is a pass-first point guard who has a strong 2.23 Ast/TO ratio this season. In six postseason games (3 ACC Tournament, 3 NIT) he has totaled 18 assists and just six turnovers, although three of those miscues came last Tuesday in Tuscaloosa.

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DAVE ESSLER

Cliff Notes - Tuesday Baseball

Orioles at Rays: This would be a process of elimination play for me. I won't lay -175 very often, but Price's numbers in the Trop are beastly. I believe his ERA last season was under 2.00, and I actually like the Rays better without Upton. Honestly, I think he'll be a distraction in Atlanta. More on that another time. Hammel is at least servicable, but with the Rays (Longoria) healthy for the first time in a long time, if I bet the Rays I'd take the -1.5 (+130). But, in an under venue like the Trop, that's probably not the smartest bet either. IMO the Rays win this game either way. Certainly not brilliant to fade Price at home (yet) but if someone has a good angle don't let me talk you out of it.

Cleveland at Toronto: Certainly the most interesting matchup (to me) of the day. Both teams spending like the Yankees in the off season and both with lofty expectations. I do like Masterson when he can keep the ball down as he did in 2011. But not so much last year. Bautista has a couple of shots off him and even Melky Cabrera is hitting .545 in a reasonable amount of at bats, sans PED's, now. Certainly going to pay a premium for Dickey, but I see the Indians were scalped fairly quickly. Dickey has never pitched in Toronto, and in a dome, without wind, I wonder how much the effects the knuckle ball. Typically the ball moves much more with some wind. Having said that, I could see taking the Indians. That total (at least the vig) was bet up fairly quickly and I think you'd expect that with two potentially potent offenses, especially at "8" in an AL game. The bottom line to this one is that Dickey can throw an inordinate amount of pitches, and I do not trust Pestano or Perez for the Indians, so I'd pass or take Cleveland. Maybe even the RL, although -140 is a bit steep.

Colorado at Milwaukee: Immediate lean to the over in this one after having both bullpens used and abused on Monday. The Brewers should simply dominate LHP this season, even before Hart comes back, and De La Rosa is more than hittable. Estrada is a strikeout pitcher who doesn't walk many, but against the free-swinging Rockies that could be a bad thing. He did give up some bombs at home last year, but was almost unhittable with a .214 BAA. So, it's all or nothing here. Think it's all since the Rockies did little to improve their staff this year, and had the worst WHIP (by far) in baseball last year at 1.55. That stat has little to do with playing in Coors Field, because it (their WHIP) was 1.49 on the road. I could make a reasonable case for a Brewers boatrace here.

St. Louis at Arizona: Always need to wait to see what happens the night before, but for arguments sake we'll start somewhere. Cahill was abused at home last season, and Garcia was abused on the road. Clearly that's built into this total because "9" in a National League game is a shitload, even at Coors Field in July. Cahill did have a solid Spring, but this line looks eerily similar to the Pirates line on Monday. Since Garcia is so tough on RHH, I can see where he could easily pitch to Kubel and Montero and around Goldschmidt, so for me it's probably the Cardinals or nothing.

San Francisco at LA Dodgers: I simply cannot take the Dodgers here because we've got such an unknown with Ryu. His numbers in Korea were great (1.15 WHIP) but he really doesn't have overpowering stuff. With that in mind, the Giants certainly haven't seen him, so it ma take a time through the order. And in Bumgarner we do know what we're getting, and that's someone that's for the most part owned the Dodgers. Because I trust the Giants bullpen blindly, if this total inches up to 7 I could see taking the under here, especially in Dodger Stadium which is clearly a pitchers' park, and especially at night.

Texas at Houston: As badly as Harrell pitched last year (at times when I bet on him), he only gave up three of his thirteen jacks in Minute Maid last season. If Beltre wasn't 5-7 against him I'd take the Astros, believe it or not, because most of these Houston hitters saw Darvish last season, and he got progressively worse last year, month by month, as other teams saw what he had. (another reason to take the under in the Dodgers game). What I do think will happen is that because this total is sitting at "8" in an over park, is that Darvish will pitch well, and that Texas wins a game that stays under, something like 5-1. Terrible game to bet, as we won't take -180 teams (ever on the road) and can't logically make a case for Houston. Perhaps the RL at only -105 for a marble. If the roof is open (it should be) then MAYBE this does go over. Perhaps a reasonable R-L wind.

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PORT PORT SPORTS

(TUESDAY AM MLB)

*3.5 UNITS* 1ST 5 INNINGS: TAMPA BAY RAYS (-170)
*2 UNITS* 1ST 5 INNINGS: UNDER 3.5 BALTIMORE ORIOLES @ TAMPA BAY RAYS (-120)
*1.5 UNITS* BALTIMORE ORIOLES RUN LINE +1.5 (-150)
David Price has lost only one time in his entire career in his first start of the season. Unfortunately that was 2 seasons ago to kick off the 2011 season against the Baltimore Orioles, 4-1, also at home. That was also his only other official opening day start for the Rays, although he personally holds a 2-1 record in his first outing of the season since the 2010 season began. Price has pretty much owned the Orioles throughout his career, as he holds a 6-2 career record with a 2.21 ERA in 12 career starts. The big lefty has allowed a paltry .207 BAA lifetime against Baltimore as well, while keeping them off the bases with a stingy 1.05 WHIP overall in 81.1 IP against the franchise. In his career he has squared off against the O's 6 times on his home turf, posting a 3-2 record in those games, with his two losses being that 4-1 opening day loss previously mentioned and a 3-2 loss in his last start against them in 2011. He was absolutely brilliant against Baltimore last season going 2-0 in 3 starts and allowing 1 measly run in 22.1 IP, while also allowing a mere 13 H. He had a hefty 4-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio in those outings, whiffing 20 Oriole hitters and allowing only 5 BB. At home, he was completely shut down, pitching 15.1 innings of scoreless ball against Baltimore there, and giving up only 6 H, 5 BB and striking out 10. Price has kept most of the Oriole hitters in check throughout his career as well, with the combination of Davis (1/5 2K); Hardy (6/23 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 9 K); Jones (5/29 2 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 7 K); and Reimold (2/18 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K) combining to muster a measly .187 average against Price in an even 75 career AB. Only Markakis (9/33 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K); Roberts (3/10 3B, 3 RBI, 2 BB, K) and Wieters (7/27 2 2B, RBI, 2 BB, 10 K) are a much better combination, batting a collective 271 (19-for-70). However, don't expect the long ball to bail out this Baltimore team in any way today. Not one player on their roster has ever homered off of Price in their career. Roll with the Baltimore Orioles on the Run Line for a smaller play and jump a little bigger on the TAMPA BAY RAYS and the UNDER in the 1ST 5 INNINGS of this early afternoon match-up.....