10-16-09 Friday

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Tony Salinas
Tony's Diamond Highrollers

Friday, October 16, 2009
25*
Dodgers {V.Padilla} (-150) over Phillies {P.Martinez}
4:07 PM -- Dodger Stadium
Sunny. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80.
26*
Ny Yankees {C.Sabathia} (-175) over La Angels {J.Lackey}
7:57 PM -- Yankee Stadium

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Chris Jordan Friday's winners ...
50? PITTSBURGH - Analysis due back by 4 p.m. eastern

50? UNDER Pittsburgh/Rutgers -

50? N.Y. YANKEES RUN LINE (Sabathia over Lackey) -

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Rocketman Sports

New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres (NHL) - 7:35 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: 163 New York Islanders Play Title: Rocketman Sports 5* NHL play Friday

NY Islanders @ Buffalo 7:35 PM EST Play On: 5* NY Islanders +180 NY Islanders come in 0-4 on the season but have lost every game by only 1 goal. Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Sabres are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic. NY ISLANDERS are 63-59 ATS (+143.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996. BUFFALO is 18-21 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. NY Islanders are 4-4 SU and ATS overall vs Buffalo the past 3 years. I'm expecting the Islanders to get the job done here tonight for their first win of the season. We'll play the NY Islanders for 5 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Stan Sharp | MLB Money Line Fri, 10/16/09 - 4:05 PM U5

triple-dime bet 956 LOS (-150) betus vs 955 PHI
Analysis: Stan is Betting LA DODGERS. Stan notes that Game 2 for the Home Team down 0-1 is a High Percentage Play and the Dodgers are 18-4 at home this year when the total is 9 or 9.5. Stan also notes that Pedro is very unlikely to go more than 6 innings which means we will get into the Phils bullpen which is a‡lways a shaky proposition. TAKE LA DODGERS as STAN'S TRIPLE DIME CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME OF THE MONTH and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY.

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Marc Lawrence
Today's Pick: RUTGERS
Another ESPN Big East battle kicks off Friday night when Rutgers plays host to Pittsburgh in New Brunswick. The Knights have been like money in the bank in games off a double-digit under head coach Greg Schiano, going 13-2-1 ATS when taking points, including 10-0 ATS if they scored 34 or more points in their previous game. With Rutgers owning a rush defense that ranks No. 5 in the land, allowing a mere 65 RYPG, and Pittsburgh a pussycat-like 2-12 ATS as conference road favorites off a spread loss, we'll grab the points with the Knights. We recommend a 3-unit play on Rutgers

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Lenny Del Genio
Today's Pick: RUTGERS
We're going to take advantage of a line that we think is moving the wrong way as well as some inclement weather that should keep the prolific Pitt passing attack in check. Temperature is supposed to be about 39 degrees at kickoff with 10 to 15 MPH winds. This will cause ultra-conservative Panthers HC Dave Wannstedt to want to run the ball more than he should, keeping this game closer than it should. And the Scarlet Knights know how to beat this team, having done it four straight years by an average of 11 PPG. Last year, the 54 points scored by Rutgers was the most allowed by a Pitt defense since a 60-6 loss to Notre Dame back in 1996. The difference in this game could come down to freshness as Pitt is off BB Big East games, including a close win over UConn last week (trailed 21-6), while all Rutgers has done during that time is walkover Texas Southern 42-0. Rutgers is our Friday Night **LIGHTS OUT** Winner.

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Steve Merril (41-23 MLB Side run)


PICK: Los Angeles Angels: +1.5 (-135) / 5 units

The Yankees had the best record in the league this season and won 103 regular season games, but only one of the past four teams to win 100+ games have even made it to the World Series and none of them have won the title. The Angels are a dangerous underdog in this series and they present value with John Lackey on the mound tonight. Lackey faced the Yankees once this season, taking the win in a 5-4 game in Anaheim and giving up just two runs and six hits in seven innings of work. Lackey has pitched well this season with a 3.68 ERA and 1.247 WHIP in 28 starts with a 143/48 strikeout/walk ratio.

C.C. Sabathia has struggled against Anaheim this season and is 0-2 against the Angels in two starts, giving up 10 runs in 13.3 innings of work for a terrible 6.08 ERA and a 1.575 WHIP. Sabathia is just 5-7 against the Angels with a mediocre 4.72 ERA and 1.460 WHIP during his career. Torii Hunter (20-68), Chone Figgins (5-16), Howie Kendrick (8-12), Maicer Izturis (5-10), Bobby Abreu (3-9), Kendry Morales (3-9) and Mike Napoli (3-9) all hit Sabathia well. The Angels remain a fantastic offensive squad this season and they have been particularly strong versus left handed pitchers on the road, averaging 6.1 runs per Nine innings and batting .294 as a team.


FOOTS
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Teddy Covers

Pitt - 4

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O.C. Dooley

“2 UNIT” COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIDE (Rutgers +6 at home versus Pittsburgh in a 8:05 eastern kickoff on ESPN):

It is easy to see why the line on this contest has exploded from an opening figure of 3’ points as most bettors still have fresh in their minds the opening week ESPN televised disaster when Rutgers was squashed 47-7 at home by Cincinnati/ Since that debacle the Scarlet Knights have played the “sisters of the poor” going up twice against Division I-AA competition along with a pair of Division I squads (Florida International, Maryland) who have struggled out of the gate. But in my opinion the easy opening schedule for Rutgers was a stroke of brilliance by head coach Greg Schiano as his troops are breaking in some very YOUNG players including freshman quarterback Tom Savage who has already thrown for nearly 700 total yards. Even though the competition has been weak, the many youngsters on the Scarlet Knights roster have gained invaluable experience along with confidence. I for one have complete respect for Greg Schiano who is now in year #9 directing a Rutgers program that used to be in complete shambles. What I will never forget was when Schiano actually turned down the then vacant Miami head coaching job when the Hurricanes came calling. For a coach to show that much dedication for a relatively small program is unheard of in college football and tonight the Scarlet Knights have a chance at retribution on a National-TV level. Tonight marks the 25th consecutive year that Rutgers and Pittsburgh have faced each other in what is one of the longest Big East conference rivalries. Even though the Panthers have dominated the long range numbers, Rutgers has reeled off 4 consecutive outright WINS in this series and have suddenly become a force. What has caught my attention regarding Rutgers is their knack of creating opportunities via the takeaway as they forced the opposition into 15 TURNOVERS in the past four outings. I will admit a veteran Scarlet Knights offensive line has already allowed 14 sacks but that has helped inflate tonight’s price tag. I will also admit that Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull has virtually come out of nowhere with an excellent ratio of 13 touchdown passes versus just 3 interceptions. Stull has looked great with the help of a Panthers rushing attack that is averaging 5 yards per carry, but consider they are being led by true freshman Dion Lewis who at this point may be a bit overvalued. Turning to the subject of WEATHER tonight we will see windy-and-wet conditions, but I want all of you to be aware that Rutgers already has already played in a driving RAIN storm at Maryland earlier which helps acclimate them to adverse field conditions. Even though it was against a weak opponent, the Scarlet Knights are coming off a 42-0 triumph where the defense pitched a shutout. Rutgers just happens to be a positive 4-1-1 ATS when coming off a “margin” victory of 20+ points. Rutgers also has successfully COVERED the spread 10 of the past 14 times they have been cast as a home underdog. In the eight years where Greg Schiano has been head coach, Rutgers has gone a stellar 15-5 ATS versus quality opponents who win by an average of 10+ points per contest. To add even more icing to the cake, the UNDERDOG in this Rutgers/Pittsburgh rivalry series has COVERED the spread 6 times in the past 7 years!

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Scott Rickenbach’s Hockey 6* (Regular Play) Philadelphia Flyers Money Line (-) @ Florida @ 7:35 ET – RATING SYSTEM: Plays now range from 6* on up to 10* so this will include 7* and 8* picks as well. 6* will be the most common play rating with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays will be rare but, of course, are even a step above a 9* Top Play

Play Philadelphia on the money line as a 6* Regular Play selection.


Players Adv FRI NCAAF Top Play on RUTG on Oct 16th
Scott Rickenbach’s College Football 9* (TOP PLAY) Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+) vs Pittsburgh @ 8:00 ET – RATING SYSTEM: Plays now range from 6* on up to 10* so this will include 7* and 8* picks as well. 6* will be the most common play rating with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays will be rare but, of course, are even a step above a 9* Top Play!

Play Rutgers plus the points as a 9* Top Play selection.

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The Banker


2009-10-16
ROAD FAVE 1*: Philadelphia Flyers -135
Tough card tonight and this game will be no easy win for the Flyers, who outmatch the Panthers on just about every position. Florida is due to win, but that doesn't mean they will. They have serious problems and it may get ugly tonight. The Flyers are 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings in Florida and 8-2 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons. .

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Ron Raymond

Minnesota vs. Edmonton
Pick: Minnesota

Keys to selection: Here’s one of those games where the goalie just owns you! Backstrom is 13-1 SU vs. the Oilers lifetime and the Wild are hitting .500 in their last 10 trips to Edmonton. Wild are playing desperate hockey right now and Khabibulin hasn’t had much success vs. Minnesota, he’s 3-7 SU vs. Minnesota lifetime.

Database Tip: When EDMONTON team played as a home team - Vs Division Opponent - Total is 5.5 - Allowed 4 goals AGAINST in their last game; the Oilers are 3-9 SU in this spot.

Ron’s Prediction: Minnesota 3 Edmonton 2

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Bob Balfe

Pittsburgh at Rutgers
Pick: Rutgers

After an opening week loss to Cincinnati the Scarlet Knights have rebounded in a big way. Only now we know that the Bearcats are one of the best teams in the nation. Tonight's conditions really favor Rutgers a lot better. It will be cold, rainy and windy. Rutgers runs the ball better and defends the run better than Pitt. Rutgers does have a young QB, but he is very mature and as long as he can hand the ball off and make short accurate throws he should be fine. Pittsburgh is about as night and day of a team as you are going to get and always seem to disappoint. Look for Rutgers to cover the number.

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Street Rosenthal

*200 New York Yankees -172
I am taking the Yankees tonight for the win in Game 1. I have the a Yankees starter CC Sabathia as 14-1 SU as a Home starter and he pitcher more than 109 pitches in his last start. I also have the Yankees as 29-11 SU since 2007 at home when they lost the last time they faced this starting pitcher. Finally, we have the Yankees as 40-10 SU since 2005 as a favorite vs a team that has won at least their last three games. Take the Yankees for the win.

*200 Rutgers +6 (This line has already moved to 6', buy the hook to 7 if you can get it tonight!)
The weather will be cold in new Jersey tonight, and with 15mph wind I predict Dave Wannstedts Panthers to be sloppy in the air, and stopped on the ground. Rutgers should be rested for this game, and Pitt is coming of back to back big East games. Let's look at a couple of trends that favor a Rutgers cover tonight. Rutgers is 13-2-1 ATS as a dog, including 10-0 ATS if they scored 34 or more points in their previous game. Rutgers rush defense is ranked 5th, and only allows 65 yards per game. Pittsburgh is 2-12 ATS as conference road favorites off an ATS loss.


*200 Dallas Stars Over 5.5
I am taking the Stars vs the Bruins over the total tonight. I have the the Bruins going over in 4 of their last 5 games. I also have Stars going Over the total in 5 of their last 6 games. I think both these teams score a lot tonight to drive us over the total.