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Bob Balfe
04/08/2009
MLB Baseball
Reds -120 over Mets
Volquez/Pelfrey
04/08/2009
MLB Baseball
Reds -120 over Mets
Volquez/Pelfrey
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Re: 4-8-09
Stephen Nover
NBA
Detroit (-2.0 -110)
The Pistons are locked in a desperate struggle for a playoff spot. They've been off since Sunday and are focused for this revenge matchup. The Knicks beat them a month ago at Auburn Hills.
The Knicks' playoffs hopes have ended. They played a tough game last night on the road against the Bulls blowing a late lead in a 110-103 loss.
This marks New York's fourth game in five days. The Knicks have failed to cover in eight of their last 11 home games.
Will Bynum has given the Pistons desperately needed fresh legs. He has averaged 15.2 points and 5.2 assists in the last 10 games.
The Pistons are a better team with injured Allen Iverson not in their lineup. This is a game they need to win against a winded inferior opponent. Look for Detroit to achieve the victory. -
Re: 4-8-09
Sott R0ckenbitch’s NBA 2*
7:35:00 PM -2.5,DETROIT PISTONS
-vs-New York Knicks
Scott Rickenbach’s NBA 2* (Top Play) Detroit Pistons (-) @ New York @ 7:35 PM ET – The Pistons are still looking to clinch their 8th straight post-season berth. Their home win over Charlotte was big for more reasons than one. Not only did it move them closer to reaching the playoffs, it also saw a breakout game from guard Will Bynum as he had 32 points and knocked down 9 of 15 from the field. While performances like that can not be expected on a regular basis it is evident that he can provide some “instant offense” off the bench for Detroit. The Pistons have plenty of motivation here at New York. While the Pistons, prior to Sunday’s key win over a fellow playoff contender, really haven’t been playing well, the Knicks have been even worse! New York has been a miserable slump and playing at home hasn’t helped matters. The Knicks have lost eight of their last ten games at Madison Square Garden and tonight they’re hosting a Pistons team that has plenty of motivation! Detroit is facing a Knicks team that is on a 2-11 overall run but one of the two New York wins in this miserable stretch came in overtime at Detroit last month. The Pistons haven’t forgotten about that defeat and they have payback on their minds here. Note that Richard Hamilton led the way against the Knicks last month with 27 points and he also will be hard to stop in tonight’s meeting! That’s because Hamilton brings a little extra hunger to the floor tonight after being ejected at the end of the third quarter against the Bobcats Sunday when he picked up his second technical foul! Note that Tayshaun Prince has been very strong against the Knicks this season and Antonio McDyess had 21 points and 22 rebounds when these teams matched up last month! In that game on March 11th, the Pistons were done in by turnovers but lately it’s been the Knicks that have been struggling with turnovers. Also, Detroit dominated the glass in that game with a big rebounding edge. Additionally, don’t look for such a disparity from the three point line this time either. The Knicks made ten three-pointers in that game while the Pistons made just one. Note that Detroit’s recent schedule had been tough and that had a lot to do with their recent slump. They can absolutely take care of business against an overmatched foe and that is the case tonight against the Knicks. New York has been losing no matter who they play. In fact, the Knicks current 2-11 run includes losses against five teams that will not be making the playoffs. Tonight, the Knicks take a step up in class again and, once again, they get knocked down! Play Detroit minus the points as a Top Play selection.
4/8/2009
7:35:00 PM 0 GOALS(0) BUFFALO SABRES
-vs- Toronto Maple Leafs
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 1* (regular play) Buffalo Sabres Money Line (-) @ Toronto @ 7:35 PM ET – This money line is on the move this morning. After dropping down early this morning I pulled the trigger on this play and it’s now moving back up in a hurry. As a result, I am quickly posting this play first without the full analysis to allow clients the most time for line shopping. Please check after 11:55 AM ET for the details on this play. Thank you and best of luck always – Scott RickenbachComment
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Re: 4-8-09
Karl Garrett
30 DIMER - DALLAS MAVERICKS
10 DIMER - OAKLAND A'S (Eveland over Adenhart)
30 DIMER - DALLAS MAVERICKS
G-Man coming strong with the home team tonight, as I loved what I saw on Sunday from Dallas, as the Mavericks crushed their nearest challenger for 8th spot in the West, the Suns, scoring 140-points in the win! Dallas has now won 3 of their last 4, and they are within a game of catching Utah for the 7th playoff spot in the West.
Utah is just 1-3 straight up their last 4, and 1-6 against the spread their last 7. Of course the Jazz and Mavs are battling to avoid dealing with the Lakers in the first round of the postseason, but playing on the road in this series has not been a good thing.
The home team in this series has won 7 in a row, covering in 6 of the 7. Dallas is just 3-8 against the spread their last 11 at Dallas, and overall, the host is 20-6-1 against the spread!
All Mavs tonight!
10 DIMER - OAKLAND A'S (Eveland over Adenhart)
Oakland got the bats cranking last night after being held to just 3-hits on opening night, the A's erupted in their 6-4 win by banging out 16-hits over 9 innings!
I like the hit barrage to continue tonight, as the Angels turn to the rookie Nick Adenhart to cool off the bats. Adenhart was up for a cup of coffee with the big club last season, and did go 1-0 over 3 starts, but had and ERA of 9, and he did get lit by Oakland to a tune of 5 runs in just over 2 innings of work.
Dana Eveland will counter, and while his numbers against the Angels are not outstanding, his team has played dead even at 11-11 the last 2-plus years at the Big "A".
At a near pick, side with the Athletics.Comment
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