8-23-14

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Saturday

Astros +140

Tampa Bay +100

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Play of the Day
Milwaukee Brewers -140 over Pittsburgh Pirates

Rest of the Plays
Kansas City Royals -112 over Texas Rangers
San Diego Padres -118 over Arizona Dbacks
Los Angeles Dodgers -158 over NY Mets

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Soccer Crusher

Independiente + Velez Sarsfield UNDER 2
This match is happening in Argentina

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Today's NFL Picks

New Orleans at Indianapolis

The Colts have dropped their first two preseason games while the Saints come into tonight's matchup off back-to-back wins over St. Louis (26-24) and Tennessee (31-24). New Orleans is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Saints favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2 1/2). Here are all of this week's NFL preseason picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (8/20)

Game 263-264: Tampa Bay at Buffalo (4:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 117.388; Buffalo 117.265 Dunkel Line: Even; 37 Vegas Line: Buffalo by 3; 41 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+3); Under

Game 265-266: Dallas at Miami (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 116.629; Miami 122.375 Dunkel Line: Miami by 5 1/2; 42 Vegas Line: Miami by 3; 45 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3); Under

Game 267-268: Tennessee at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 117.683; Atlanta 123.237 Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 5 1/2; 40 Vegas Line: Atlanta by 3; 44 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3). Under

Game 269-270: Washington at Baltimore (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Washington 129.374; Baltimore 128.615 Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 48 Vegas Line: Baltimore by 3; 43 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3); Over

Game 271-272: New Orleans at Indianapolis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 124.133; Indianapolis 120.404 Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 52 Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 2 1/2; 47 Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2 1/2); Over

Game 273-274: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 119.372; Kansas City 123.744 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 4 1/2; 48 Vegas Line: Kansas City by 3; 45 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-3); Over

Game 275-276: St. Louis at Cleveland (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 120.388; Cleveland 119.025 Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 39 Vegas Line: Cleveland by 3; 42 1/2; Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+3); Under

Game 277-278: Houston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston 122.281; Denver 133.029 Dunkel Line: Denver by 10; 50 Vegas Line: Denver by 7; 46 Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7); Over

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WNBA Basketball Picks

Minnesota at San Antonio

The Stars look to stay alive in the series as they head back to the AT&T Center tonight where they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. San Antonio is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4). Here are all of today's WNBA picks

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 609-610: Indiana at Washington (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 110.035; Washington 111.820 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 148 Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4; 143 Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4); Over

Game 611-612: Minnesota at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.249; San Antonio 115.948 Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 4 1/2; 160 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 4; 155 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4); Over

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Today's MLB Picks

Kansas City at Texas

The Royals look to follow up last night's 6-3 win in the series opener and come into tonight's contest with a 5-0 record in Jeremy Guthrie's last 5 starts as a road favorite. Kansas City is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: San Francisco at Washington (4:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.413; Washington (Zimmermann) 15.312 Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Washington (-200); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+170); Over

Game 953-954: St. Louis at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Miller) 17.312; Philadelphia (Buchanan) 15.498 Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2; 9 Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 8 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-130); Over

Game 955-956: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Vloquez) 16.796; Milwaukee (Peralta) 15.290 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 8 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125); Under

Game 957-958: Atlanta at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Santana) 16.124; Cincinnati (Leake) 13.296 Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 3; 7 Vegas Line: Atlanta (-125) 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-125); Under

Game 959-960: Miami at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Koehler) 14.867; Colorado (Lyles) 16.775 Dunkel Line: Colorado by 2; 11 Vegas Line: Colorado (-110); 10 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-110); Over

Game 961-962: San Diego at Arizona (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.877; Arizona (Nuno) 14.309 Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 8 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-125); Over

Game 963-964: NY Mets at LA Dodgers (9:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (deGrom) 15.499; LA Dodgers (Greinke) 16.976 Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-160); 7 Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-160); Under

Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 14.554; Toronto (Buehrle) 15.872 Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Toronto (-120); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Under

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Carroll) 13.221; NY Yankees (Kuorda) 15.415 Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 9 Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-200); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-200); Over

Game 969-970: Detroit at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Farmer) 16.774; Minnesota (Pino) 15.398 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 971-972: Detroit at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.997; Minnesota (May) 15.812 Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 8 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 973-974: Seattle at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Young) 16.055; Boston (Workman) 13.628 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-115); Under

Game 975-976: Houston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston (McHugh) 14.657; Cleveland (Salazar) 16.332 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Cleveland (-160); 8 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-160); Over

Game 977-978: Kansas City at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.595; Texas (Tepesch) 14.287 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Kansas City (-120); 9 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-120); Over

Game 979-980: LA Angels at Oakland (9:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 14.332; Oakland (Lester) 15.879 Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: Oakland (-165); 7 Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-165); Under

Game 981-982: Baltimore at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Norris) 16.332; Cubs (Hendricks) 14.901 Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); No Run Total Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-120); N/A

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Ben Burns


Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Pick: @ -115 Toronto
8* breakfast club.


San Francisco vs. Washington
Pick: @ -180 Washington
6* Blue Marlin Nationals


LA Angels vs. Oakland
Pick: @ -157 Oakland
9* A's Personal Favorite

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Today's CFL Picks

Toronto at Edmonton

The Argonauts head to Edmonton this afternoon to face an Eskimos team that is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games in Week 9 of the season. Edmonton is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Eskimos favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST (8/19)

Game 293-294: Toronto at Edmonton (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.662; Edmonton 121.882 Dunkel Line: Edmonton by 11; 53 Vegas Line: Edmonton by 8; 48 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-8); Over

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CHASE DIAMOND

15*Philadelphia Phillies+111

This game features the 69-58 Cardinals and the 57-71 Phillies. I like the Phillies yesterday and was afraid to jump at the big plus money but I'll take the nice plus money today we have a slight edge in pitching today as David Buchanan has been a solid rookie for the Phillies who have won 2 straight and are hitting the ball well. Shelby Miller has been up and down all year and I'm not expecting much from him tonight. The public is all over the Cardinals big time here as 86% of the public are backing them yet this line has moved 7 cents the wrong way telling us who the Sharps are backing there money wagon too. Take the Phillies for a 15* straight plus money winner.

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Saturday August 23, 2014 Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews

I love baseball and will continue these stories through the end of the regular season, but let’s not kid ourselves here: This is the last Saturday that baseball is front and center on our betting minds with college football season set to kick off. There are six matinee matchups on the MLB schedule this Saturday, so that’s a good thing. There need to be more matinee games every day of the season and always at least one. Listening Rob Manfred? Here’s a look at five interesting matchups.

Mariners at Red Sox (-105, 9)

Remember I mentioned Cuban free agent Rusney Castillo earlier this week? The Red Sox got him on Friday for $72.5 million, but since they aren’t going anywhere this year it’s doubtful that Castillo plays in the majors until 2015. Also keep an eye on whether fellow Cuban Yoenis Cespedes plays here. He left Thursday’s game to deal with an as yet unspecified family emergency. No word when he may return. This game will be interesting for the Sox because it’s the night after they have to face Felix Hernandez. One presumes they do nothing against King Felix and thus the stuff of Mariners starter Chris Young (12-6, 3.07) will seem tame in comparison. Young has a magnificent 2.35 ERA at home but 3.93 on the road. He hasn’t faced Boston this year. The Sox go with Brandon Workman (1-7, 4.26). Boston has lost the past seven times he has taken the mound (once in relief). He was good last time out, holding the Angels to two runs over seven innings. Only a few Mariners have ever seen him. Kendrys Morales is 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs vs. Workman.

Key trends: The Mariners are 5-0 in Young’s past five starts. The “over” is 4-0 in his past four. The “under” is 7-0 in Workman’s past seven vs. teams with a winning record.

Early lean: Early start after a night game means that total is too high, especially if Cespedes is out. Go under.



Orioles at Cubs (+107, TBA)

The Cubs are going to sign a top-notch pitcher in free agency this offseason by all accounts. The team might have a pretty formidable top three with whomever that is (most believe Jon Lester), Jake Arrieta and Saturday’s starter Kyle Hendricks (5-1, 1.48), who has shattered all expectations. The rookie allowed four runs in his first big-league start and hasn’t allowed more than one in the past six. He’s 4-0 with a 0.92 ERA in August and is the first Cubs rookie with six straight quality starts since Kerry Wood 16 years ago. The Orioles’ Bud Norris (11-7, 3.69) has won three straight starts with a 3.63 ERA this month. Starlin Castro hits him better than any Cub by far, but he remains on the bereavement list. Anthony Rizzo is 0-for-9 against Norris.

Key trends: Baltimore is 5-1 in Norris’ past six against teams with a losing record. The Cubs are 2-11 in their past 13 in Game 2 of a series. The under is 6-0 in Norris’ past six on Saturday.

Early lean: Stick with the hot hand in Hendricks, especially as a home dog and the O’s not having their DH.



Pirates at Brewers (-153, 8)

Raise your hand if you projected Milwaukee’s Wily Peralta to lead the National League in victories this season. Yeah, didn’t think so. It could happen as Peralta (15-7, 3.27) is tied for the NL lead with Cincinnati’s Johnny Cueto and St. Louis’ Adam Wainwright, two guys you would expect to be atop this category. No Brewer has led his league in victories since Pete Vuckovich in the strike-shortened 1981 season. That’s hard to believe. Peralta has won six of his past seven starts, and even the loss was a quality outing. He has dominated the Pirates, going 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in two starts this year. Andrew McCutchen is 1-for-7 with a solo homer off him. Pittsburgh’s Edinson Volquez (10-7, 3.58) hasn’t personally lost in his past five starts. He is 1-1 with a 2.79 ERA in three starts against Milwaukee. Rickie Weeks is likely to start at second for the Brewers as he’s 7-for-19 with two homers career off Volquez. Carlos Gomez has three solo homers in 24 at-bats off him. This game will have live betting at Bovada.

Key trends: The Pirates are 5-1 in Volquez’s past six on the road. Milwaukee is 10-1 in Peralta’s past 11 at home vs. teams with a winning record.

Early lean: This total seems a run too high. Under at -115. Like the Brewers as well.



Angels at A’s (-147, 7)

If Los Angeles is going to hold off Oakland for the AL West title or even get a wild-card spot, Jered Weaver and C.J. Wilson really have to up their games in the wake of Garrett Richards’ season-ending injury. Weaver starts the ESPN Sunday night finale in Oakland, while Wilson gets the call Saturday. The lefty Wilson (10-8, 4.59) is showing some signs of returning to form. His first two starts off the DL weren’t good, but his last two have been as he beat both the Phillies and Red Sox, allowing three combined runs over 12 innings. Wilson has managed to avoid Oakland this season. Jonny Gomes is 6-for-18 with two doubles and a homer off Wilson in his career. All-Star Josh Donaldson is just a .182 hitter in 22 at-bats off him. Oakland’s Jon Lester (13-8, 2.58) was acquired to win big games such as these. He won his first three starts with the A’s but lost last time out against Atlanta, allowing four runs for the first time since early June. He hasn’t faced the Halos in 2014. Josh Hamilton hits him decently, going 7-for-24 with a homer and three knocked in. This game will have live betting at Bovada.

Key trends: The Angels are 1-7 in Wilson’s past eight on the road. The A’s are 2-5 in their past seven against lefties. The over is 6-1 in Wilson’s past seven vs. Oakland.

Early lean: This is Lester’s biggest start so far this season. He’ll win it. Best value is probably Oakland at +150 on the runline.



Mets at Dodgers (-170, 7)

This could have been a potentially devastating week for both of L.A.’s baseball teams. You know all about the Angels’ Richards, but the Dodgers avoided a potential disaster of their own with No. 2 starter Zack Greinke (12-8, 2.75). He was supposed to pitch Thursday but was feeling some discomfort in his elbow. This year, that seems to lead to Tommy John surgery. But the Dodgers feel confident that by pushing Greinke back two days it won’t be a problem. He will have had a full seven days off, last pitching Aug. 15 when he shut out the Brewers over five innings. Greinke hasn’t won since July 25. He took a no-decision May 22 at the Mets, allowing one earned over five innings. The Mets’ Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.87) is in the Rookie of the Year race, although it probably goes to Cincinnati’s Billy Hamilton. DeGrom avoided his own potential injury as he will be activated off the DL after dealing with a bit of rotator-cuff tendinitis. The Mets have won six of his past seven outings. He lost to the Dodgers on May 21, allowing three solo homers (Adrian Gonzalez, Yasiel Puig, currently injured Hanley Ramirez) in six innings. That’s the only game he has allowed more than one dinger. Bovada is offering live betting on this matchup.

Key trends: L.A. has won 15 of Greinke’s past 21 against teams with a losing record. The under has hit in five of deGrom’s past seven on the road.

Early lean: Is Greinke really healthy? The Mets are good value at +160 … assuming deGrom is healthy. Go under regardless at -125.

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BOB BALFE

NFLX

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3
Atlanta Falcons -3
Dallas Cowboys +3.5
Washington Redskins +2.5
Colts vs Saints - Under 47.5
St. Louis Rams +2.5
Kansas City Chiefs -3.5
Houston Texans +7

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NEWSLETTER European Soccer Prediction From Strike Point Sports

Take ‘Over’ 2.5 – Everton at Arsenal (12:30 p.m., Saturday, August 23)

Two of the English top flight’s top teams square off in the northwest of the country when Arsenal visit Everton. Both teams are attack-minded and know a lone goal is likely not to be enough to win this match. I see both sides getting on the score sheet and contributing at least a goal a piece in this encounter. Arsenal is coming off an early week trip to Istanbul from the Champions League qualifier, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them a little more off their top game because of that. Neither defense screams clean sheet, so look for a 2-1 or 2-2 finish between these two teams on Saturday.

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NEWSLETTER NFL Preseason Prediction From Allen Eastman

Take #274 Kansas City (-3.5) over Minnesota (7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23)

This is Mike Zimmer’s first road game as head coach of the Vikings. Minnesota has had two good games at home to open the preseason. But now they are hitting the road. And things can get chaotic for a rookie coach and a young team. The Chiefs are at home and have an easy week with no travel. And Andy Reid is an old pro anyway. The Chiefs starters were outscored 14-6 by Carolina last week. But they outplayed them. Kansas City just couldn’t finish drives with TDs. Reid’s teams have gone 10-5 in his career in Week 3 in the preseason and they will want to get a win here after losing by 12 last week. I think this Chiefs defense will be able to shoot down Matt Cassel and frustrate Teddy Bridgewater. I expect a lot of Bridgewater. And like his rookie coach I think that his first game on the road can overwhelm him. I like the Chiefs to rebound and I like the Vikings to letdown after their come-from-behind win last week at home against Arizona. Take the home team here and collect with the Chiefs.

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Advanced sports investments

perry's soccer club

england - championship
10am- bolton wanderers @ brighton & hove albion - under 2.5 -140

england - league 1
10am- oldham athletic @ preston north end fc - over 2.5 -105

england - league 2
10am- burton albion @ newport county afc - under 2.5 -150

portugal - 1 liga
11am- fc porto @ fc pacos ferreira - over 2.5 -115

belgium - jupiler league
2pm- royal mouscron-peruwelz @ sv zulte waregem - over 2.5 -120

usa - mls
7pm- chicago fire @ toronto fc - over 2.5 -120

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NFLPredictions / Kevin

Minnesota Vikings @ Kansas City Chiefs – CHIEFS -4 (-102)
New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts – SAINTS +2.5 (-105)
Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons – TITANS +3.5 (-105)
Dallas Cowboys @ Miami Dolphins – COWBOYS +3 (+110)