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2 Units Croatia/Barzil Over 2.5 -110
2 Units Croatia/Barzil Over 2.5 -110
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JR STEVENS
MLB
(952) Cincinnati +115
(952) Cincinnati OVER 7.5
(953) San Diego +100
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SPORTS WAGERS
PHILADELPHIA -109 over San Diego
The Padres have scored 14 runs over their past nine games and just two runs over their past three games, which includes the last two games at Citizens Bank Park. Over that nine-game stretch, San Diego is batting .155, they’ve struck out 97 times and they have a measly 19 extra base hits in 272 plate appearances. The Padres have two wins over their past nine games and one of those victories occurred when they had one hit in a game against Pittsburgh (a bunt single, no less) and won, 3-2. To win today, the Padres are going to have to score quite a few because Eric Stults has very little chance of success. At 34-years-old, Stults’ is the epitome of a lefty soft-tosser. His four-pitch mix makes up for his weak 87-mph fastball but it's his pinpoint control (13 BB in 65 IP) that allows him to keep his job for now. One thing you can count on is that Stults will get into a bunch of jams every game and give the opposition plenty of opportunities to score. In 13 starts, he has a 1.55 WHIP, a 4.65 xERA (5.68 actual ERA), 34 K’s (in 65 IP) and a weak 6% swing and miss rate.
Kyle Kendrick is 1-6 with an ERA of 4.30 after 12 starts. Kendrick teased us with a couple of decent years and a nice uptick in strikeouts in 2012 but there's not much upside in this skill set except that he can take the ball every fifth day. In the end, the weak strikeout numbers, middling xERA and his disaster risk all make Kendrick at best an innings eater. Thing is, the Padres are going so bad right now that they have a great chance of making Kendrick look good. Without an advantage on the hill, which they do not have here, the Padres are a great fade spotting less than a dime.
Croatia +1156 over Brazil
From a rhetorical standpoint taking Croatia to beat Brazil in the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is exceptionally enticing because the tag on the Croatians is enormous. The next question would be whether or not an upset is possible. Croatia is team that has been to the big dance. In 1998, they finished in third place when France hosted the World Cup. In their next two qualifications in 2002 and 2006, the Blazers would be relegated from their tournament at the conclusion of the group stage, failing to accumulate enough points to advance.
Brazil will undoubtedly have wonderful momentum entering their opening match. The number three team in the world is eager to defend their home pitch, as their country plays host to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Brazil is seeking redemption from an early exit in 2010 and would relish the opportunity to secure another golden trophy in its own backyard. However, Croatia has played in big games before and they are certainly battle tested. They managed to draw with the sixth-ranked Switzerland and thirteenth-ranked Belgium. This team thumped South Korea on two separate occasions and they were a contender in the 2012 European Championship.
An upset here is unlikely but it is not inconceivable. This fixture along with the Mexico/Brazil fixture are both attractive betting options. The upside of the reward is substantial and Croatia is certainly capable of being a pest and hanging around. Ask Portugal who narrowly defeated Croatia by one solitary goal in 2013. We've seen the hosts of big events struggle many times in the past as big favorites because the pressure to perform is huge (see Russia's hockey team at these years Winter Olympics, among others) and it would come as no big suprise to us if the Brazilians suffered a similar fate.Comment
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NonStopSportsPicks
2* Rockies/Braves Under 10
Some books have already dropped to 9.5, some are at 10-115, so I just said 10, -120. Getaway day here & I like Santana & Chacin to keep this one LOW scoring. We also have the possibility of rain and higher humidity today, which will help keep the ball in play. The Braves SUCK at scoring more than not, and even at Coors we’ll take the UNDER here as I think it’s about a FULL run off from what the total SHOULD be.
I also wanted to have the Phillies +100 on the card for 2*, but with it being 15 minutes from first pitch, I can’t make it an “official” play as some can’t get down. I am…and anyone who gets this can as well.Comment
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Betting First Look with Marco D’Angelo
San Francisco Giants MLComment
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Simon Green
5* Cincinnati +120Comment
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Bob Balfe
Chicago Cubs +110Comment
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Bryan Leonard
Milwaukee -107Comment
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Tony George
Miami Under 197.5Comment
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Marc Lawrence
Miami HeatComment
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Scott Spreitzer
MilwaukeeComment
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Maddux NBA
Under
MIA -235 MLComment
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Indian Cowboy's Picks For NBA Basketball 6/12
NBA. 7-Unit Play. #708. Take Miami Heat -5 over San Antonio Spurs (Thursday @ 9pm est) (Currently at -5 at CG Tech and Sportsbook)Comment
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DOC SPORTS (NBA)
4-Unit Play #707 Take San Antonio/Miami UNDER 197 (9 p.m. EST, Thursday)
3-Unit Play #707 Take San Antonio +5.5 over Miami (9 p.m. EST, Thursday)Comment
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Andre Gomes
I've just released one play for today:
SOCCER World Cup - Brazil vs. Croatia
Play #1
***FREE PREMIUM PLAY***
NOTE: detailed write up to be released soon
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on Croatia AH (+1.5) @ -110 / 1.91 on BookmakerComment
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