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Play On - Home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (OAKLAND) with a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) against opponent with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 2.70 or better on the season (NL)
45-21 over the last 5 seasons. ( 68.2% | 25.5 units )
2-3 this year. ( 40.0% | -0.9 units )
Situational Power Trends
LAA at STL
LA ANGELS are 22-9 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in Road games on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: LA ANGELS (4.5) , OPPONENT (3.8)
John Harrison - Florida Marlins -110
Nolan Fernandez - New York Mets +150
Richie Parker - Toronto Blue Jays +155
Dave Eckstein - San Francisco Giants/Oakland A's UNDER 7.5
Chad Greene - San Diego Padres/Seattle Mariners UNDER 6.5
triple-dime bet 913 CHC / 914 TEX Over 9 BetUS
Analysis:
MLB: Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers - Over 9 (Lilly/Lewis)(Total of the Week) -122 | Unit Value: 3
Game Date: 5/21/2010
50* Play Orlando (+7) over Milwaukee
Game starts at 7:30 PM EST
Orlando has won and covered the spread in two consecutive games and they have also won and covered the spread in 5 of the last 6 games coming off a double-digit win as an underdog of 6 points or more. Milwaukee has lost 2 of the last 3 games against the spread and they are allowing an average of 68 points a game on defense in road games this season.
100* Play Tampa Bay (-170) over Houston
Game starts at 8:10 PM EST
Tampa Bay has won 8 of the last 9 games and they have also won 8 of the last 9 games as a road favorite of -150 to -175. Matt Garza has won 3 consecutive road games when the total posted is 7.5 points or less and he is 5-1 overall this season with an ERA of 2.38.
50* Play NY Yankees (-160) over NY Mets
Game starts at 7:10 PM EST
The Yankees have won 18 of the last 22 games after having lost four or five of the last six games and they have also won 76 of the last 112 games when the total posted is between 9 and 9.5 runs. The Mets have lost 7 of the last 8 games as a home underdog of +150 to +175 and they have also lost 5 of the last 6 games vs. the Yankees at home.
50* Play Florida (-105) over Chicago White Sox
Game starts at 8:00 PM EST
Chicago has lost 3 of the last 4 games and they have also lost 5 of the last 6 games when playing on a Friday. Mark Buehrle has lost 5 consecutive night games and he is 0-2 over the last 3 starts with an ERA of 6.27.
Tony George | MLB Total Fri, 05/21/10 - 7:05 PM ƒŠ
dime bet 903 CIN / 904 CLE Under 9 Bodog Analysis:
UNDER 9 Cincy and Cleveland (listed pitchers only)
Both starting pitchers in excellent form with ERAs under 2.80 in their last 3 starts, and not sure where the tribe are going to find any run support here as their last 4 games have resulted in the team hitting .199 overall, and dropping all 4 games. Cincy no powerhouse at the plate and after yesterdays debacle losing a game with at one point a 9 run lead, and blowing a 6 run lea€d in the ninth inning, they face a solid pitcher tonight in Westbrook with their tail between their legs. Runs will not come easy or often in this one. Kinda like Cincy on the side here at -108 as well for a small lean for a half unit.
Players NHL *8* Friday SAN JOSE on 21 May
Scott Rickenbach’s NHL 8* (Regular Play) San Jose Sharks Money Line (+) @ Chicago @ 8:05 PM ET – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
After losing a tight Game One by a 2-1 final, the Sharks fell behind 3-0 in Game Two and were never close than two goals the rest of the way as they eventually fell 4-2 to the Blackhawks. However, San Jose has outshot the Hawks in each of the first two games – by a margin of five shots on goal in each game. It’s not as if Chicago has been dominant but the scoreboard would lead you to believe otherwise after the way Game Two played out. Here’s the good news for bettors that like to play underdogs that are strong teams filled with value: San Jose is 12-3 this season when off of a loss by a margin of two goals or more! After losing by a pair of goals to the Blackhawks in Game Two, and heading on the road knowing that a 3-0 deficit would be virtually insurmountable, the Sharks show up in a big way in the Windy City tonight. Don’t forget that Chicago has lost two of their last three home games and those defeats came by a combined margin of 9-2. In fact, the Blackhawks have allowed 4 goals or more in 4 of their 6 home games in this post-season. As for the Sharks, they are 3-1 in their last 4 road games in these playoffs. They’ve allowed an average of just 2 goals per game in those 3 victories. Their most recent road game, however, was a 7-1 loss at Detroit. They haven’t forgotten that ugly road performance and they certainly haven’t forgotten the 4-2 loss at home against Chicago in Game Two. That said, look for a huge response here from the Sharks and we fully expect them to improve to 13-3 this season when coming off of a loss by a multiple goal margin. Play San Jose on the money line as an *8* Regular Play selection.
Players MLB *10* Friday OVER in Minnesota on 21 May
*Interleague GAME of the MONTH* Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 10* (TOP PLAY) OVER the total in Minnesota vs Milwaukee @ 8:10 PM ET – Blackburn vs Bush – RATING SYSTEM: Plays range from 6* on up to 10* so this includes 7* and 8* picks as well. 6*, 7*, 8*: most common play ratings with a 9* being a Top Play! 10* plays are a step above a 9* Top Play. The *10* is Scott's highest rated selection!
Some rain showers will be moving through the Minneapolis area this afternoon but, by game time, the showers are expected to be long gone with clear skies and mild temperatures expected for this evening’s game. The Twins are happy to be back home after a frustrating road trip and, in our opinion, getting the Minnesota sticks at home compared to on the road is a huge edge. The Twins are hitting .277 at home this season and that’s good enough for 3rd in the American League. Even though Minnesota has recently hit a stretch of unders at home (four straight), the Twins actually pounded out 42 hits in those four games. Also, their pitching is fast becoming a concern. Minnesota has given up 81 hits in their last 7 games! The full season numbers on the Twins bullpen rank them pretty high on the season but over the past week the Minnesota bullpen has had their share of struggles. Speaking of bullpen struggles, the Brewers are no stranger to those! Milwaukee’s relievers have been pounded at a .298 clip this season. The Brewers bullpen has compiled a 6.03 ERA on the season and only one team, Arizona, has been worse in terms of their relievers’ combined ERA so far this season.
Milwaukee finally stayed under the total yesterday after going over the total in 7 of their last 9 games. The Brewers struggled some with a left-handed hurler yesterday but note that, when facing right-hander like they are tonight, the Brewers are 18-6 to the over this season! Overall, in all games this season, Milwaukee is 25-13 to the over and facing an American League club in an A.L. ballpark is likely to help continue this over trend. The Brewers gave up an average of 6.5 runs per game against Minnesota and went 1-5 in their 6 games against them last season. The Twins have gone 9-3 overall in their last 12 games against Milwaukee and sluggers like Jason Kubel, Justin Morneau, and Joe Mauer have done plenty of damage as they’ve feasted on Brewers pitching with plenty of big hits. They should feast on the offerings of Dave Bush tonight as he’s 1-5 against Minnesota in his career and is struggling mightily against left-handed sticks this season. Bush has compiled a 2.02 WHIP against lefties as he’s walked 17 in 19.1 innings of work. That’s significant because Kubel, Morneau, and Mauer are all left-handed sticks and their will be others in the lineup tonight as well as they look to continue feasting on Brewers pitching. Also note that Bush has a 5.21 ERA in road games in his career. The Twins have their own set of pitching concerns tonight as well. Nick Blackburn gets the ball for Minnesota tonight and, though he’s 4-1 this season, note that his 4.63 ERA and, especially his .311 BAA, is far from impressive. The Twins right-hander has been very hittable this season and facing Milwaukee is unlikely to help. Blackburn is winless in two career starts against the Brewers and he’s compiled a 6.39 ERA and been pounded at a .345 clip by Milwaukee sticks! In his career, Blackburn has a stellar 3.29 ERA in day games but a 4.84 ERA at night! Look for the Brewers record to go to 19-6 to the over when facing a right-handed starter while the Twins record on Fridays this season goes to 5-1 to the over in Friday games! Play OVER the total in Minnesota as a *10* Top Play selection.
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