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Matt Rivers
SUNDAY
500,000? release on Pittsburgh and Charlie Morton at home versus the Dodgers and Alex Wood. You gotta list both pitchers. The Pirates are +105 as of 3:10 in the morning here in Miami where I'm based.
Just based on the numbers, it's hard to buck the Bucs.
- Won 14 of 17 at home to improve to 38-18 at PNC Park this season
- Won 10 of 14 overall, including the first two in this series vs. LA
- 33-14 versus the N.L. West the past two years; 13-2 this season
Then you consider Charlie Morton, who is making his first hoe start since July 8. Pittsburgh is 5-1 in his six home starts this year and his ERA in them is 2.53.
That's a helluva lot better than his road ERA of 5.92.
Morton is coming off seven shutout innings against Cincy last Saturday, a game where the struck out a season-best seven.
Wasn't too impressed with Alex Wood's first start in Dodger Blue. He was charged with four runs in 6.1 innings at Philly on Tuesday.
Pirates took care of business against Kershaw on Friday.
They scored another one-run win on Saturday.
The sweep is theirs; let's say 5-3 is the final.
Message From Matt
I am 8-3 with major releases the past four weeks - including 4-2 with Blank Check plays and 3 straight Sunday Night 500,000♦ Game of the Year winners - all of which you got for at least Half Price Off.
What does it all mean?
Really simple:
I am 8-3 with major plays the past four weeks.
You made money.
You saved money.
Because I won 8 of 11.
Today I'm coming back with Top-Rated 500,000? Winner # 10 of 12, my Sunday Night Game of the Year - Part 4 - on the Pirates and Dodgers.
Part 3 was New York over Washington a week ago tonight. You got it for $34, a savings of $65 off the regular price.
Part 2 was Boston over Detroit two weeks back. You got it for $29, a savings of $70 off the regular price.
Part 1 was Milwaukee 6-1 over Pittsburgh three Sundays ago for just $22, a savings of $77 off the regular price.
Al DeMarco - GM
Sunday
15 DIME play on Atlanta and Shelby Miller on the Run Line at home against Miami and Brad Hand. List both pitchers. The Braves are +165 laying -1 1/2 runs as of 8:50 A.M. Pacific.
The law of averages dictates Atlanta will eventually give Shelby Miller some run support so he can snap a 14-start winless streak. How ironic that it should come today against the team that he last beat when he fell one out shy of a no-hitter back on May 17th.
Miller is 0-7 with a 3.14 ERA in 14 starts since beating the Marlins. The Braves are 2-12 in those games because they've given Miller a total of 14 runs of support, seven times going scoreless. But he's 2-0 with a 0.47 ERA in three previous starts against Miami this season and carries a 1.97 ERA in 10 home outings this year into the final game of this series, one in which Atlanta has taken the first three meetings by scores of 9-8, 6-3 and 7-2.
The Marlins have lost six in a row and 13 of 15 overall. They're 5-21 in their last 26 on the road.
The Braves, who are 10-2 in the season series with six straight wins, face Brad Hand, who has a 4.60 ERA in four starts this season.
Message From Al DeMarco
Four straight 15 Dimers - plays that match the biggest of my career in baseball - to start the week, but the winning streak came to an end on Saturday as the Angels, a +150 Run Line Dog, lost outright to Baltimore.
No such thing as a "good loss," but by playing LA on the run line rather than laying -145 on the moneyline, I managed to minimize my loss to the max.
Now 18 of 28 winning days. Sure, I'm still upside down to the tune of 58 of the past 112 days overall, but this winning run - plus hitting 6 of 8 dogs - has really gotten me closer to being in the black again.
Today I've got 15 DIme Winner # 7 of 9 over the past three weeks. It's another Underdog (6-2 roll) and again it matches the biggest play of my career on the diamond.
As for the free picks, I recorded yet another 2-0 Sweep on Saturday as the Cubs and Pirates delivered. My overall record is now 41-14 the past four weeks.
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Sunday's Selection ...
My 40 Dime selection is the Astros over A's. The current line on this game is -105 in Vegas and offshore. Please specify Fiers and Bassitt at the time of wager. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.
ANALYSIS
Great value with the better team is to good to pass up.
On Thursday night I backed the Astros in the same situation and they didn't let me down.
I expect them to do the same today as they try to salvage the last game of this series out west.
With that win Thursday night, it was the 7th win in 8 games against the A's before they were shut down by Sonny Gray and Jessie Chavez the last 2 days.
I just don't see them losing 3 in a row to this team.
It's all on Mike Fiers, the man the man the Astros went and got in Milwaukee as part of the 6-player deal on July 30th with the Brewers.
Fiers comes off a a horrible relief effort on Tuesday getting hammered for 6 runs over 5 innings, which I feel creates great value here.
This is the first time the A's will have ever seen him, which is a huge advantage to him as he tried to build on his 5-9 mark on the year with a 4.17 ERA.
As for the A's, Chris Bassitt trots out a 1-4 mark but an outstanding ERA of 2.64 and is coming off 7 scoreless innings against the Orioles.
All things considered, it's the same thing I have been saying all baseball season long, the better team at a near pick em is value I can't and will not pass up.
Ride the division leading Astros to a big win today.
Jeff Benton
Sunday's Action
150 Dime winner is the Astros (Fiers) over the Athletics (Bassitt). At 6:30 am eastern time, the Astros are -105 in Vegas and offshore. Both listed pitchers must start, or this is a NO PLAY.
ANALYSIS
It has been a real struggle for Houston when they are away from home, and the last pair of night's in Oakland have proven that. After winning Thursday's opener, 5-4, Houston has been silenced at the plate, losing 3-1 on Friday and 2-1 last night.
That means the Astros are just 2-13 their last 15 on the road. Based on those numbers, you think think I might be siding with Oakland in this finale on Sunday, but you would be wrong.
There is just something about the resiliency Houston has shown this season that leads me to believe they will be able to leave town today for their trek across the bay into San Francisco where they will next face the Giants on Tuesday, with the win to give them the series split.
Mike Fiers will make his first start for Houston after working an unimpressive outing from the bullpen the last time he was on the mound.
Chris Bassitt opposes, and the rookie has been pitching quite well with a 2.64 ERA in his limited time up with the A's. The problem is, Oakland has not been able to back him with any run support, and thus Bassitt stands at 1-4 on the year.
I hold no illusions that Fiers is going to work a shutout, but I expect him to enjoy the trade from the Brewers over to a division-leading team and pitch his ass off today.
With Houston struggling offensively, they may not be able to bust free in this game, but look for the scrappy Astros to figure out a way to get the series splitting win this afternoon in Oakland.
Play the 'Stros.
SUNDAY NOTE
Big Play Specialist locked and loaded for Sunday.
Another winning night was recorded on Saturday, as 60 Dimer - St. Louispunches the ticket with their 3-0 shutout win over Milwaukee.
That makes 4 straight winning days, and winning days in 11 of the last 14 days overall.
At $10 bet per unit, my baseball players are now up $7,920 for the year!
Take that back to the start of last season, and that same $10 bettor is up $14,680.
Sunday I will blow the lid off the baseball season.
BIGGEST BASEBALL RELEASE OF THE YEAR
One and Only
150 Dime
A.L. West Game of the Year
Houston-Oakland
Time to go for the jugular here on Sunday. The bankroll is built, and I have the matchup that I want.
A $10 bettor has netted $16,030 overall in all sports the past 461 days, and there is more winning lined up for today.
No need to mince words, just hit this winner and move on.
Bryan Rosica
Sunday Selection ...
8/9/15
25 Dime
Vikings (NFL)
At 7:32 am The Vikings are -4
Analysis:
All the hype during yesterday's ceremony was about Jerome Bettis, as Canton, Ohio turned into Steeltown. Yet former Viking Mick Tingelhoff was one of the inductees, too, so they're celebrating in the Twin Cities, and there is some motivation for the Vikings to win this game as well. The Vikings were 7-9 in Mike Zimmer’s first season, but many believe they're an easy pick to improve this season.
Zimmer proved last preseason he doesn't take exhibition games lightly, as the Vikings won all four tune-up games last year. And with 19 returning starters, they'll know what's expected of them, and will dictate the pace of this game against a Steelers' defense that is rebuilding. Backup quarterback Landry Jones will start for Pittsburgh, and from there it's a crapshoot who we'll see. The Vikings' defense will dominate.
Brad Wilton
Your Sunday Winner...
Sunday winner is a 50 Dime release on the Blue Jays with Estrada and the Yankees with Tanaka to hold Under the total. At 4:30 am Vegas time the total stands at 8 1/2 under, -115. Keep in mind the listed pitchers must start, or this is a no play.
Sunday's Analysis
With Saturday's game holding Low, the Blue Jays and the Yankees have now held Under the total in 6 of their last 9 meetings dating back to last season, and with Marco Estrada and Masahiro Tanaka taking the mound in this Sunday finale, I think we are looking at another Under.
The Yankees bats have been silenced for a total of just 4 runs in their last 4 games - all 4 of those games holding Under the total. The pinstripers are also on a 10-3 Under run their last 13 at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays have stayed Low in 5 of their last 7 games overall.
Marco Estrada has seen his last pair of starts hold Under the total, and 6 of his last 8 starts overall have also played Under the posted price.
Tanaka has been on the hill for Unders in 3 of his last 5 starts. With his team needing a lift, look for Tanaka to keep Toronto in check and for the Under to be the play on Sunday.
Sunday's Note
It was a bit closer than I would have preferred, but I did deliver with my 2nd Ever MLB 200 Dime Game of My Career - Kansas City edging Chicago last night on the diamond!
Sunday's best bet happens to be a totals release, and I have hit 10 of my last 15 MLB totals in the month of July.
At $10 bet per unit, you have won $12,050 over the past 35 days of action.
All set for a winning total to close the weekend?
50 Dime MLB Totals Winner # 11 of 16 - A.L. East Lock Total on line right now.
Blue Jays and Yankees close things out, and I have your winning total.
Nothing more to say, let's make some cash boys!
Craig Davis
Sunday's Action...
50 Dime Winner for Sunday is the Yankees with Tanaka over the Blue Jays with Estrada. At 7:30 am eastern time, the Yanks are -125 both in Vegas and offshore. Keep in mind, both listed pitchers must start, or this is a no play.
Analysis
50 DIME - N.Y. YANKEES (Tanaka vs. Estrada) --- Your top play of the day is NY Yankees on the money line over the Toronto Blue Jays. Both Tanaka and Estrada must start or this play is null and void.
In a sentence, the Yankees MUST win this game. After the Blue Jays made all those moves before the trade deadline there was a question as to whether or not it was too late. Well, apparently, it wasn't. The Blue Jays have quietly climbed the AL East standings and now find themselves only 2 1/2 games back of the Yankees with the finale of this three-game series coming up today.
New York is much better at home (32-20) than they are on the road (29-28)... but the Blue Jays are in the same boat --- but even worse. They are TERRIBLE on the road but somehow have managed two straight wins in the Bronx and could really make a statement with another win (and a sweep) today vs. the Yankees.
But that's as far as I think it goes. With New York needing this win to create a little space between themselves and the Blue Jays, they look to Masahiro Tanaka and his split finger fastball to keep the Toronto bats at bay. To get beat 2-1 in extra innings is one thing... but to get shut out the next day is ridiculous. That means the Yanks have scored 1 run in the last 19 innings vs. an average pitching staff... and that doesn't count the 2 runs they scored the day before against Boston.
The bats have been quiet and are just itching to break out.
While Marco Estrada has been really good over the last few months, he hasn't been able to figure out the Yankees. The last time he was asked to pitch against New York, Estrada was roughed up for five runs in just 4 2/3 innings and has an 8.22 ERA in two career meetings.
Considering the Yankees haven't been swept by the Blue Jays at home since May of 2003, I really like my chances for the Yankees getting the SU win today. Take New York as your top play of the day.
Sunday Note From Craig
I am back from my vacation.
Rested, ready, and recharged!
When I left you on Friday, July 31st, I gave you a Run Line Winner on the Cardinals getting the job done.
Today, 50 Dime Winner # 7 in a Row Division Rivalry Lock going out on the diamond.
Blue Jays and Yankees for the money.
I have won for you 18 of the past 21 days. In that time, a $10 bettor has netted $5,420.
Another 50 dimer goes on Sunday.
All you have to do is log in, and I will take care of the rest.
Trace Adams
Sunday's Selection ...
For Sunday, Top-Rated 1000♦ is the Royals with Duffy over the White Sox and Qunitana. At 8:00 am eastern time, the Royals are -130 in Vegas and offshore. Note: Both listed pitchers must start, or NO ACTION on this release.
As consistent as Joe Quintana has been - recording 12 quality starts in his last 13 assignments - there has been one team that he has not been able to deliver against, and the southpaw is facing them once again today. The lone non-quality start in that 13 game stretch comes against the Royals who he is 0-6 with a 4.63 ERA in his career against.
If that weren't bad enough, Kansas City has had Chicago's number, as last night's 7-6 win makes it 6 straight wins by the Royals over their division-rivals.
Danny Duffy has also been able to deliver against the Pale Hose, as Duffy is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 3 starts this season against Chicago. He did defeat them on July 19th when he worked a career-best 8 innings and allowed only 1 run to score.
The bottom line, as snake-bitten as I have been recently, the same can be said for the ChiSox when facing the Royals.
Take Kansas City.
Note: Both listed pitchers must start, or NO ACTION on this release.
Sunday Note
Been a really bad skid since last weekend, and I am not going to run from it. I need to meet it head on, and get back on the right side of things, that is for sure.
Today, Top-Rated 1000♦ Division Rivalry Lock on line, as I get myself back on the ride side of things in this White Sox-Royals contest from Kauffman Stadium.
Need to get the winning nights flowing once again.
At $1 bet per unit, you are still up over 15K for the past 45 days.
PS - Don't forget my Pay-After-You-Win release.
Remember, the Pay-After play is always on a SEPARATE extension.
Must win, or you will NOT be charged!
Anthony Redd
Sunday's Play
50 Dime selection on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings to Go Over the Total. As I release this play at 5:45am Pacific here in Vegas, the total on this game is 34 1/2 in Vegas and offshore.
A Word About Today's Action
It was a little closer than I liked, but the Phillies and Padres stayed Under the total yesterday as I cashed in 50 Dime MLB Winner # 19 of 28!
And you want to know the best part? You got the play for only $7.77!
Actually, this might be the best part, I have another 50 Dime Total for you tonight -- my first play of the Football Preseason!
Yes, I know some bettors don't like to play totals, but I will never understand why. They payout just as nicely as winning sides do. And since the oddsmakers spend less time on the totals than they do on the sides, we have the advantage -- as I keep showing over and over.
In fact, I'm on a 4-1 Run with Totals, including 3-0 the last five days!
If you're not playing totals, you're leaving money on the table.
When I'm winning, you're winning because I am a Professional Gambler who spends his every waking moment here in the Vegas sportsbooks. Just ask the IRS; it's been my listed occupation on my tax returns for 15+ years.
Gabriel DuPont
MLB winner...
My 30 Dime Winner for today is the SAN DIEGO PADRES RUN LINE in their National League clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. As I release this play at 6:30 a.m. the number is San Diego -1.5 runs, +135. Since every MLB wager on a run line or total auto-lists pitchers, I want you to be sure the two pitchers on your ticket, when making this play, are Andrew Cashner and Jerome Williams. If they are not the pitchers of record when making your play, disregard this play.
MLB Breakdown
The SMART INTANGIBLE for my play today - The Philadelphia Phillies have won two straight and are looking to close out their series with the Padres in San Diego. But this is now going to turn out good for the Phils, due to the pitching matchup we have on the docket.
The X-FACTOR in making this choice on this game - My x-factor is Philadelphia starter Jerome Williams. He is not someone you want to follow at this point in the season. He is struggling, and should move to the bullpen as a power closer. He is careless on the mound, and I am not a fan of this guy. Over his last seven games he is 0-4 with a 7.39 ERA, having allowed 26 earned runs in 31.2 innings.
In SUMMARY, why this is the SMART PLAY with this game - We're better off with Andrew Cashner, as he'll help the Padres stop the bleeding after pitching six innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and four walks, in his last start. And here's the thing, that was a loss against the Brewers on Tuesday. Cashner will be working his fastball tonight, mark my words.
SUNDAY
500,000? release on Pittsburgh and Charlie Morton at home versus the Dodgers and Alex Wood. You gotta list both pitchers. The Pirates are +105 as of 3:10 in the morning here in Miami where I'm based.
Just based on the numbers, it's hard to buck the Bucs.
- Won 14 of 17 at home to improve to 38-18 at PNC Park this season
- Won 10 of 14 overall, including the first two in this series vs. LA
- 33-14 versus the N.L. West the past two years; 13-2 this season
Then you consider Charlie Morton, who is making his first hoe start since July 8. Pittsburgh is 5-1 in his six home starts this year and his ERA in them is 2.53.
That's a helluva lot better than his road ERA of 5.92.
Morton is coming off seven shutout innings against Cincy last Saturday, a game where the struck out a season-best seven.
Wasn't too impressed with Alex Wood's first start in Dodger Blue. He was charged with four runs in 6.1 innings at Philly on Tuesday.
Pirates took care of business against Kershaw on Friday.
They scored another one-run win on Saturday.
The sweep is theirs; let's say 5-3 is the final.
Message From Matt
I am 8-3 with major releases the past four weeks - including 4-2 with Blank Check plays and 3 straight Sunday Night 500,000♦ Game of the Year winners - all of which you got for at least Half Price Off.
What does it all mean?
Really simple:
I am 8-3 with major plays the past four weeks.
You made money.
You saved money.
Because I won 8 of 11.
Today I'm coming back with Top-Rated 500,000? Winner # 10 of 12, my Sunday Night Game of the Year - Part 4 - on the Pirates and Dodgers.
Part 3 was New York over Washington a week ago tonight. You got it for $34, a savings of $65 off the regular price.
Part 2 was Boston over Detroit two weeks back. You got it for $29, a savings of $70 off the regular price.
Part 1 was Milwaukee 6-1 over Pittsburgh three Sundays ago for just $22, a savings of $77 off the regular price.
Al DeMarco - GM
Sunday
15 DIME play on Atlanta and Shelby Miller on the Run Line at home against Miami and Brad Hand. List both pitchers. The Braves are +165 laying -1 1/2 runs as of 8:50 A.M. Pacific.
The law of averages dictates Atlanta will eventually give Shelby Miller some run support so he can snap a 14-start winless streak. How ironic that it should come today against the team that he last beat when he fell one out shy of a no-hitter back on May 17th.
Miller is 0-7 with a 3.14 ERA in 14 starts since beating the Marlins. The Braves are 2-12 in those games because they've given Miller a total of 14 runs of support, seven times going scoreless. But he's 2-0 with a 0.47 ERA in three previous starts against Miami this season and carries a 1.97 ERA in 10 home outings this year into the final game of this series, one in which Atlanta has taken the first three meetings by scores of 9-8, 6-3 and 7-2.
The Marlins have lost six in a row and 13 of 15 overall. They're 5-21 in their last 26 on the road.
The Braves, who are 10-2 in the season series with six straight wins, face Brad Hand, who has a 4.60 ERA in four starts this season.
Message From Al DeMarco
Four straight 15 Dimers - plays that match the biggest of my career in baseball - to start the week, but the winning streak came to an end on Saturday as the Angels, a +150 Run Line Dog, lost outright to Baltimore.
No such thing as a "good loss," but by playing LA on the run line rather than laying -145 on the moneyline, I managed to minimize my loss to the max.
Now 18 of 28 winning days. Sure, I'm still upside down to the tune of 58 of the past 112 days overall, but this winning run - plus hitting 6 of 8 dogs - has really gotten me closer to being in the black again.
Today I've got 15 DIme Winner # 7 of 9 over the past three weeks. It's another Underdog (6-2 roll) and again it matches the biggest play of my career on the diamond.
As for the free picks, I recorded yet another 2-0 Sweep on Saturday as the Cubs and Pirates delivered. My overall record is now 41-14 the past four weeks.
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Brandon Lang
Sunday's Selection ...
My 40 Dime selection is the Astros over A's. The current line on this game is -105 in Vegas and offshore. Please specify Fiers and Bassitt at the time of wager. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.
ANALYSIS
Great value with the better team is to good to pass up.
On Thursday night I backed the Astros in the same situation and they didn't let me down.
I expect them to do the same today as they try to salvage the last game of this series out west.
With that win Thursday night, it was the 7th win in 8 games against the A's before they were shut down by Sonny Gray and Jessie Chavez the last 2 days.
I just don't see them losing 3 in a row to this team.
It's all on Mike Fiers, the man the man the Astros went and got in Milwaukee as part of the 6-player deal on July 30th with the Brewers.
Fiers comes off a a horrible relief effort on Tuesday getting hammered for 6 runs over 5 innings, which I feel creates great value here.
This is the first time the A's will have ever seen him, which is a huge advantage to him as he tried to build on his 5-9 mark on the year with a 4.17 ERA.
As for the A's, Chris Bassitt trots out a 1-4 mark but an outstanding ERA of 2.64 and is coming off 7 scoreless innings against the Orioles.
All things considered, it's the same thing I have been saying all baseball season long, the better team at a near pick em is value I can't and will not pass up.
Ride the division leading Astros to a big win today.
Jeff Benton
Sunday's Action
150 Dime winner is the Astros (Fiers) over the Athletics (Bassitt). At 6:30 am eastern time, the Astros are -105 in Vegas and offshore. Both listed pitchers must start, or this is a NO PLAY.
ANALYSIS
It has been a real struggle for Houston when they are away from home, and the last pair of night's in Oakland have proven that. After winning Thursday's opener, 5-4, Houston has been silenced at the plate, losing 3-1 on Friday and 2-1 last night.
That means the Astros are just 2-13 their last 15 on the road. Based on those numbers, you think think I might be siding with Oakland in this finale on Sunday, but you would be wrong.
There is just something about the resiliency Houston has shown this season that leads me to believe they will be able to leave town today for their trek across the bay into San Francisco where they will next face the Giants on Tuesday, with the win to give them the series split.
Mike Fiers will make his first start for Houston after working an unimpressive outing from the bullpen the last time he was on the mound.
Chris Bassitt opposes, and the rookie has been pitching quite well with a 2.64 ERA in his limited time up with the A's. The problem is, Oakland has not been able to back him with any run support, and thus Bassitt stands at 1-4 on the year.
I hold no illusions that Fiers is going to work a shutout, but I expect him to enjoy the trade from the Brewers over to a division-leading team and pitch his ass off today.
With Houston struggling offensively, they may not be able to bust free in this game, but look for the scrappy Astros to figure out a way to get the series splitting win this afternoon in Oakland.
Play the 'Stros.
SUNDAY NOTE
Big Play Specialist locked and loaded for Sunday.
Another winning night was recorded on Saturday, as 60 Dimer - St. Louispunches the ticket with their 3-0 shutout win over Milwaukee.
That makes 4 straight winning days, and winning days in 11 of the last 14 days overall.
At $10 bet per unit, my baseball players are now up $7,920 for the year!
Take that back to the start of last season, and that same $10 bettor is up $14,680.
Sunday I will blow the lid off the baseball season.
BIGGEST BASEBALL RELEASE OF THE YEAR
One and Only
150 Dime
A.L. West Game of the Year
Houston-Oakland
Time to go for the jugular here on Sunday. The bankroll is built, and I have the matchup that I want.
A $10 bettor has netted $16,030 overall in all sports the past 461 days, and there is more winning lined up for today.
No need to mince words, just hit this winner and move on.
Bryan Rosica
Sunday Selection ...
8/9/15
25 Dime
Vikings (NFL)
At 7:32 am The Vikings are -4
Analysis:
All the hype during yesterday's ceremony was about Jerome Bettis, as Canton, Ohio turned into Steeltown. Yet former Viking Mick Tingelhoff was one of the inductees, too, so they're celebrating in the Twin Cities, and there is some motivation for the Vikings to win this game as well. The Vikings were 7-9 in Mike Zimmer’s first season, but many believe they're an easy pick to improve this season.
Zimmer proved last preseason he doesn't take exhibition games lightly, as the Vikings won all four tune-up games last year. And with 19 returning starters, they'll know what's expected of them, and will dictate the pace of this game against a Steelers' defense that is rebuilding. Backup quarterback Landry Jones will start for Pittsburgh, and from there it's a crapshoot who we'll see. The Vikings' defense will dominate.
Brad Wilton
Your Sunday Winner...
Sunday winner is a 50 Dime release on the Blue Jays with Estrada and the Yankees with Tanaka to hold Under the total. At 4:30 am Vegas time the total stands at 8 1/2 under, -115. Keep in mind the listed pitchers must start, or this is a no play.
Sunday's Analysis
With Saturday's game holding Low, the Blue Jays and the Yankees have now held Under the total in 6 of their last 9 meetings dating back to last season, and with Marco Estrada and Masahiro Tanaka taking the mound in this Sunday finale, I think we are looking at another Under.
The Yankees bats have been silenced for a total of just 4 runs in their last 4 games - all 4 of those games holding Under the total. The pinstripers are also on a 10-3 Under run their last 13 at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays have stayed Low in 5 of their last 7 games overall.
Marco Estrada has seen his last pair of starts hold Under the total, and 6 of his last 8 starts overall have also played Under the posted price.
Tanaka has been on the hill for Unders in 3 of his last 5 starts. With his team needing a lift, look for Tanaka to keep Toronto in check and for the Under to be the play on Sunday.
Sunday's Note
It was a bit closer than I would have preferred, but I did deliver with my 2nd Ever MLB 200 Dime Game of My Career - Kansas City edging Chicago last night on the diamond!
Sunday's best bet happens to be a totals release, and I have hit 10 of my last 15 MLB totals in the month of July.
At $10 bet per unit, you have won $12,050 over the past 35 days of action.
All set for a winning total to close the weekend?
50 Dime MLB Totals Winner # 11 of 16 - A.L. East Lock Total on line right now.
Blue Jays and Yankees close things out, and I have your winning total.
Nothing more to say, let's make some cash boys!
Craig Davis
Sunday's Action...
50 Dime Winner for Sunday is the Yankees with Tanaka over the Blue Jays with Estrada. At 7:30 am eastern time, the Yanks are -125 both in Vegas and offshore. Keep in mind, both listed pitchers must start, or this is a no play.
Analysis
50 DIME - N.Y. YANKEES (Tanaka vs. Estrada) --- Your top play of the day is NY Yankees on the money line over the Toronto Blue Jays. Both Tanaka and Estrada must start or this play is null and void.
In a sentence, the Yankees MUST win this game. After the Blue Jays made all those moves before the trade deadline there was a question as to whether or not it was too late. Well, apparently, it wasn't. The Blue Jays have quietly climbed the AL East standings and now find themselves only 2 1/2 games back of the Yankees with the finale of this three-game series coming up today.
New York is much better at home (32-20) than they are on the road (29-28)... but the Blue Jays are in the same boat --- but even worse. They are TERRIBLE on the road but somehow have managed two straight wins in the Bronx and could really make a statement with another win (and a sweep) today vs. the Yankees.
But that's as far as I think it goes. With New York needing this win to create a little space between themselves and the Blue Jays, they look to Masahiro Tanaka and his split finger fastball to keep the Toronto bats at bay. To get beat 2-1 in extra innings is one thing... but to get shut out the next day is ridiculous. That means the Yanks have scored 1 run in the last 19 innings vs. an average pitching staff... and that doesn't count the 2 runs they scored the day before against Boston.
The bats have been quiet and are just itching to break out.
While Marco Estrada has been really good over the last few months, he hasn't been able to figure out the Yankees. The last time he was asked to pitch against New York, Estrada was roughed up for five runs in just 4 2/3 innings and has an 8.22 ERA in two career meetings.
Considering the Yankees haven't been swept by the Blue Jays at home since May of 2003, I really like my chances for the Yankees getting the SU win today. Take New York as your top play of the day.
Sunday Note From Craig
I am back from my vacation.
Rested, ready, and recharged!
When I left you on Friday, July 31st, I gave you a Run Line Winner on the Cardinals getting the job done.
Today, 50 Dime Winner # 7 in a Row Division Rivalry Lock going out on the diamond.
Blue Jays and Yankees for the money.
I have won for you 18 of the past 21 days. In that time, a $10 bettor has netted $5,420.
Another 50 dimer goes on Sunday.
All you have to do is log in, and I will take care of the rest.
Trace Adams
Sunday's Selection ...
For Sunday, Top-Rated 1000♦ is the Royals with Duffy over the White Sox and Qunitana. At 8:00 am eastern time, the Royals are -130 in Vegas and offshore. Note: Both listed pitchers must start, or NO ACTION on this release.
As consistent as Joe Quintana has been - recording 12 quality starts in his last 13 assignments - there has been one team that he has not been able to deliver against, and the southpaw is facing them once again today. The lone non-quality start in that 13 game stretch comes against the Royals who he is 0-6 with a 4.63 ERA in his career against.
If that weren't bad enough, Kansas City has had Chicago's number, as last night's 7-6 win makes it 6 straight wins by the Royals over their division-rivals.
Danny Duffy has also been able to deliver against the Pale Hose, as Duffy is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 3 starts this season against Chicago. He did defeat them on July 19th when he worked a career-best 8 innings and allowed only 1 run to score.
The bottom line, as snake-bitten as I have been recently, the same can be said for the ChiSox when facing the Royals.
Take Kansas City.
Note: Both listed pitchers must start, or NO ACTION on this release.
Sunday Note
Been a really bad skid since last weekend, and I am not going to run from it. I need to meet it head on, and get back on the right side of things, that is for sure.
Today, Top-Rated 1000♦ Division Rivalry Lock on line, as I get myself back on the ride side of things in this White Sox-Royals contest from Kauffman Stadium.
Need to get the winning nights flowing once again.
At $1 bet per unit, you are still up over 15K for the past 45 days.
PS - Don't forget my Pay-After-You-Win release.
Remember, the Pay-After play is always on a SEPARATE extension.
Must win, or you will NOT be charged!
Anthony Redd
Sunday's Play
50 Dime selection on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings to Go Over the Total. As I release this play at 5:45am Pacific here in Vegas, the total on this game is 34 1/2 in Vegas and offshore.
A Word About Today's Action
It was a little closer than I liked, but the Phillies and Padres stayed Under the total yesterday as I cashed in 50 Dime MLB Winner # 19 of 28!
And you want to know the best part? You got the play for only $7.77!
Actually, this might be the best part, I have another 50 Dime Total for you tonight -- my first play of the Football Preseason!
Yes, I know some bettors don't like to play totals, but I will never understand why. They payout just as nicely as winning sides do. And since the oddsmakers spend less time on the totals than they do on the sides, we have the advantage -- as I keep showing over and over.
In fact, I'm on a 4-1 Run with Totals, including 3-0 the last five days!
If you're not playing totals, you're leaving money on the table.
When I'm winning, you're winning because I am a Professional Gambler who spends his every waking moment here in the Vegas sportsbooks. Just ask the IRS; it's been my listed occupation on my tax returns for 15+ years.
Gabriel DuPont
MLB winner...
My 30 Dime Winner for today is the SAN DIEGO PADRES RUN LINE in their National League clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. As I release this play at 6:30 a.m. the number is San Diego -1.5 runs, +135. Since every MLB wager on a run line or total auto-lists pitchers, I want you to be sure the two pitchers on your ticket, when making this play, are Andrew Cashner and Jerome Williams. If they are not the pitchers of record when making your play, disregard this play.
MLB Breakdown
The SMART INTANGIBLE for my play today - The Philadelphia Phillies have won two straight and are looking to close out their series with the Padres in San Diego. But this is now going to turn out good for the Phils, due to the pitching matchup we have on the docket.
The X-FACTOR in making this choice on this game - My x-factor is Philadelphia starter Jerome Williams. He is not someone you want to follow at this point in the season. He is struggling, and should move to the bullpen as a power closer. He is careless on the mound, and I am not a fan of this guy. Over his last seven games he is 0-4 with a 7.39 ERA, having allowed 26 earned runs in 31.2 innings.
In SUMMARY, why this is the SMART PLAY with this game - We're better off with Andrew Cashner, as he'll help the Padres stop the bleeding after pitching six innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and four walks, in his last start. And here's the thing, that was a loss against the Brewers on Tuesday. Cashner will be working his fastball tonight, mark my words.
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