5-16-09

[Mr. IWS]

Re: 5-16-09

Stan Sharp

Florida -120

Triple Dime

[Mr. IWS]

Re: 5-16-09

DailyPowerRatings
5* Star - 6+ Run Differential (Highest-Rated 3 Unit Play)
4* Star - 5 Run Differential (2 Unit Play)
3* Star - 4 Run Differential (1 Unit Play)
2* Star - 2 to 3 Run Differential (Slight Edge)
1* Star - 0 to 1 Run Differential (No Play Recommended)
Today's Play:
3* Detroit (-125) 1 Unit Play

[Mr. IWS]

Re: 5-16-09

DOC

3-Unit Play Take Florida Marlins -115 over Los Angeles Dodgers

If any is due to have the breaks even out, it is this Marlin team. The Dodgers send out Eric Milton who hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2007. He underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery. He had had seven starts in AAA. He faces Andrew Miller, who is one of the most promising prospects in MLB. He is coming off two solid rehab outings. Like the chances of the Marlin bullpen today a lot better than that of the Dodgers.


4-Unit Play Take Atlanta Braves -125 over Arizona Diamondbacks

Thinking that the Braves are feeling good about being above the .500 level. Once again the patience of Bobby Cox is paying dividends. The Braves have now won 7 of their last 9. Arizona has lost 7 of 9 since changing skippers. Kawakami has shown definite improvement over his past two starts, limiting the Mets and Phillies to two runs in each start. Max Scherzer remains winless in 22 games and 13 starts. In his last start he gave up three homeruns.


7-Unit Play Take the Cincinnati Reds -125 over San Diego Padres

After Friday’s loss snapped a four-game road winning streak, the Reds hope to resume their solid play away from home in the second game of a three-game series in San Diego. It is a big game for the Reds, as they face Jake Peavey tomorrow. Also, the last time the Reds lost a game they rebounded with a 13-5 thrashing of Arizona. Cincinnati has now won 10 of its last 14 road games. Meanwhile, the Padres are 5-19 in their last 24 and have lost 6 of their last 7. Doubt whether their closer, Heath Bell, is a go or would at least be effective tonight. Like Cincinnati as my National League Game Of The Year.

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Re: 5-16-09

Joe D'Amico

Indians at Rays
Pick: Over 9.5

These two teams have played the last two days and have scored 33 runs combined. Going back to last season, these teams have now played to 4 straight OVER"S. In the current situation ( home/away day/night) these teams have combined this season for 7 OVER'S and just 1 UNDER. Cleveland sends Pavano to the mound. The right-hander has a road ERA of 6.15 this season. Tamba Bay has Garza throwing. He has a home ERA of 3.49. OVER is 4-1 in Pavano's last 5 road starts, 17-4 in Cleveland's last 21 games as a 'dog, and 5-1 in Cleveland's last 6 vs. RHP. OVER is 4-0-1 in Garza's last 5 as a home favorite, 5-0-2 in Tampa Bay's last 7 as a favorite, and 4-0 in Tampa bay's last 4 overall. Take the OVER.