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spartan | MLB Money Line Sat, 06/26/10 - 7:10 PM

triple-dime bet 920 CIN (-135) Sportbet vs 919 CLE
Analysis: Not much to not like about the Reds here in this spot against the Indians fellas. They will be shooting for their fifth straight win as they continue to hound the Cardinals for the top spot in the division. Saturday night we have Dusty Baker giving the ball to young missouri native Scott LeCure who has only a 1-4 mark but when one looks a little deeper you can see that he has been the victim of some just brutal pitching matchups as he has drawn Cris Carpenter, Zack Greinke, Felix Hernandez and Matt Cain. I think a little slack can be cut under those circumstances. Tonight he goes up against the Indians Justin Masterson, 2-6, 4.87. Nothing against Masterson but he is not in the same company as the other's mentioned.
Sometimes you just have to speak plainly and the stubborn and indisputable fact is the Indians are a lousy ball club at the moment. They have now sunk to 20 games under.500 for the season. They have now dropped a miserable six straight games on this current road trip and to top it all off they have now been defeated in a very bad 22 of the last 28 when competing in NL ball parks.
None of this bodes well for Cleveland tonight and although anything can happen in a baseball game I absolutely love our chances with the hot Reds here and Lecure getting a favorable draw. Triple Star Release on the Reds to continue to Indians troubles for another night.

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Larry Ness | MLB Money Line Sat, 06/26/10 - 4:05 PM

double-dime bet 903 PHI (-140) Bodog vs 904 TOR
Analysis: My 8* Oddsmaker's Error is on the Phi Phillies at 4:05 ET.
The Blue Jays have the misfortune of playing in the same division as the Yankees and Red Sox (plus now the Rays). They also knew they couldn't re-sign Roy Halladay ("the face of the franchise") and last off-season, traded him to the Phillies as to not lose him to free agency and get nothing. Toronto was anticipating Hallady's return to Toronto this weekend, as the Phillies were scheduled to visit Rogers Centre on this final weekend of IL play in 2010 but security concerns surrounding the G20 Summit forced MLB to move the series to Philadelphia. Can the Jays get a break? Yes, Toronto bats last and the DH is being used, but this is still a HOME game for the Phillies. Halladay blanked the Jays last night 9-0, bringing into focus two things. The Phillies were in a terrible batting slump from May 22 through June 15, hitting a woeful .218 as a team while averaging only 2.4 RPG. No wonder the team lost 15 of 21 in that span? However, the Phillies have scored 63 runs over their last nine games (7.0 per), winning SEVEN times while batting .283 as a group! Meanwhile, the Jays were shut out for the SIXTH time this year on Friday and have scored more than six runs just TWICE in their last 33 games. Toronto has scored only 67 runs in its 21 games during June, an average of only 3.19 per game! That sets the stage for this afternoon's contest, as Cole Hamels takes on Shaun Marcum. Hamels went 15-5 in 2007 and then 14-10 in 2008, plus 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in the postseason (team was 5-0 in his starts). He would win MVP awards in both the NLCS and World Series and establish himself as the team's ace. He did not pitch like an ace in 2009, going 10-11 with a 4.32 ERA and then posted a 7.58 ERA in four postseason starts. However, he's looked pretty darn good since May 1, not allowing more than three ERs in any of his nine starts (six times, he's allowed two ERs or less). His ERA in that span is 2.91 and his record (4-3 / team is 5-4) would be much better in that stretch, except that those Philly bats were struggling so badly for a good portion of that time (se above). Again, the Phillies are playing in their home park and Hamels owns a 2.96 ERA at Citizens Bank Park in seven 2010 starts. Toronto's Shaun Marcum missed all of 2009 after Tommy John surgery but has recovered nicely to go 6-3 with a 3.24 ERA in 15 starts this season (team is just 8-7). However, while his home ERA is 2.52, his road ERA is more than 1 1/2 runs higher (4.12). The Phils were favored by more than 2-to-1 last night with Halladay and now it's at least 70-cents to as much as $1.00 less with Hamels. That's a bargain! Toronto loses again today, "at home!"

Good luck...Larry

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Lenny Del Genio | MLB Money Line Sat, 06/26/10 - 4:05 PM

triple-dime bet 914 ATL (-130) Bodog vs 913 DET
Analysis:
Play on Atlanta at 4:00 EST – after getting swept in Chicago, the Braves returned home and beat the Tigers last night 3-1. It’s home sweet home for these Braves as they are a much different team here in Atlanta with a 24-7 record. This afternoon the Braves hand the ball to the hard luck starter Kawakami. The Braves young righty has an 0-9 record on the season (4-10 team start record). He can’t seem to get into a consistent grove as he’ll pitch one good game, then one or two so-so or bad outings. The one positive note is that he does have a 4-2 team start here in Atlanta. The Tigers are six games over .500 but they’re a bad road team posting a 14-22 record away from home. They give the ball to Scherzer and he’s been one of the reasons for Detroit’s road problems with a 6.20 road ERA and 1-6 team start record. The Braves have been money in the bank at home this season as favorites of $-110 or greater posting a 24-4 team start record. Also, the Braves are a perfect 10-0 this season at home in day games. We have a low line due to Kawakami’s 0-9 record, but look for him to record his first win of the season this afternoon. Play on Atlanta.

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Re: 6-26-10

Paul Leiner


50* Over 8.5 AZ/TB
25* Nationals -115

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BOB BALFE

Uruguay pk

South Korea did a great job to get to the round of 16, but they do not have the defensive strength to advance. Uruguay is playing with great confidence and still has yet to allow a goal in the tournament. Take Uruguay as a pick.


United States pk

Team USA was seconds away from going home in this tournament due to several bad calls by the refs. Instead, they battled back in the 90th minute to win their group. Look for Team USA to live on for another day as they will face a Ghana team that barely survived a relatively weak group. Take USA as a pick.


Philadelphia Phillies -138

The Phillies dominated the Blue Jays last night and I do not see much changing tonight. Because this is considered a American League game, the Phillies have the luxury of having another hitter in their already dominant and powerful lineup behind Cole Hamels, who is beginning to get his groove back. Take the Phils.

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Baseball Crusher 6/26 (game 2)

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CIN (-140) over CLE

6/25 FLA (-120) over SD-LOSE
6/24 PHI (-152) over CLE-WIN
6/23 LAA (-128) over LAD-WIN
6/22 TB (-126) over SD-LOSE
6/21 WAS (-150) over KC-WIN

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Philly Wise Guys 1st half game of the year early release for Saturday: Chicago Cubs.

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Sportrends 06/26

5-0 this week

MLB Take Boston W/Buchholz over San Fran W/Bumgarner NO PLAY if < -115 or > -175

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Today's MLB Picks

Minnesota at NY Mets

The Mets look to take advantage of a Minnesota team that is 1-8 in its last 9 road games as an underdog from +110 to +150. New York is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Mets favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST
Game 901-902: San Diego at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Garland) 15.034; Florida (Johnson) 14.580
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Florida (-200); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+170); Under

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Toronto (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.885; Toronto (Marcum) 15.485
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Under

Game 905-906: Minnesota at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pavano) 15.032; NY Mets (Santana) 16.114
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-135); Over

Game 907-908: St. Louis at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Hawksworth) 14.746; Kansas City (Davies) 15.906
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 909-910: Houston at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Banks) 15.874; Texas (Wilson) 17.046
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Texas (-280); 10
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-280); Over

Game 911-912: Arizona at Tampa Bay (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 14.693; Tampa Bay (Price) 15.540
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-220); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-220); Over

Game 913-914: Detroit at Atlanta (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 15.813; Atlanta (Kawakami) 15.680
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+110); Under

Game 915-916: Seattle at Milwaukee (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Fister) 16.337; Milwaukee (Wolf) 16.128
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+110); Under

Game 917-918: Washington at Baltimore (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hernandez) 13.803; Baltimore (Bergesen) 14.955
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+100); Under

Game 919-920: Cleveland at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 14.413; Cincinnati (LeCure) 14.125
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+125); Over

Game 921-922: Boston at San Francisco (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Buchholz) 15.865; San Francisco (Baumgarner) 15.054
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-160); Over

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at LA Dodgers (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Burnett) 15.965; LA Dodgers (Kuroda) 16.867
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Under

Game 925-926: Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Silva) 15.610; White Sox (Garcia) 15.329
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+105); Under

Game 927-928: Pittsburgh at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McCutchen) 13.431; Oakland (Cahill) 14.484
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-190); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-190); Under

Game 929-930: Colorado at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 15.937; LA Angels (Saunders) 15.411
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+110); Under

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YourProLocks 6/26

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They went 1-2 yesterday. Here are todays picks:


MLB

40 Dime: Toronto Blue Jays (+1.5) -140
20 Dime: UNDER 7.5 Twins/Mets -110

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Mike Hook Golf Action 06/26

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3rd Round Golf Action:

TIM HERRON +105 Brendon De Jonge

STEVE ELKINGTON +105 Greg Chalmers

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Foxsheets 06/26

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Super Situations

CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI
Play On - Any team (CINCINNATI) NL team with a low on-base percentage (<=.350) against a team with a bad bullpen (WHIP >=1.550), with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.550 to 1.650 on the season-NL
171-113 since 1997. ( 60.2% | 62.9 units )
8-6 this year. ( 57.1% | 2.9 units )



Situational Power Trends

CUBS at CWS
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-10 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: CHI WHITE SOX (5.4) , OPPONENT (3.6)

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Greg Shaker | MLB Money Line Sat, 06/26/10 - 7:10 PM

triple-dime bet 924 LOS (-108) BetUS vs 923 NYY
Analysis: MLB: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers - Dodgers (Burnett/Kuroda) -108 | Unit Value: 3 Unit "GAME OF WEEK"
Game Date: 6/26/2010
Note: While many MLB Throwers struggle this time of the year due to arm weariness, some do not and we call those guys "Rubber Arms." The LA Thrower today is one of those and because of that, his last 3 games have been the best stretch for him this year. Not only has he allowed just 2 runs over these 19 innings, his K/BB Ratio has been through the roof which means he is not just getting lucky. In these last 19 innings, he has 23 K's and just 4 BB's and that is what we might call domination. That is not true to Burnett, who has pitched poorly all year and most recently an amazing 23 runs allowed over his last 20 innings, including 9 Dingers. Wow! This guy is just not doing anything right with very poor K/BB Numbers and the road has been an adventure just about everytime he sees it. I know that the Dodgers have not been up to snuff of late, but they have been playing on the road and here at this park they have been very good all year. They were at a sizeable disadvantage last night and lost. I actually had a free play on them +1.5 Runs and won that but tonight I do think they get one. They are still getting very good work from their Pen, and they are clearly in their Best Hitting Posture facing the righty as they bat significantly better verses these type of throwers. New York has simply not been dominent on the road this year and they will face Kuroda for the first time ever. That is not good since he is very hard for batters to pick up. That should give us a nice jumpstart for thiƒs contest and if Burnett holds true to form, that jump could be of Lebron James Caliber. This Terrific Betting line is due in part to LA's bad streak, but mostly due to Yankees Respect. Way too much respect and frankly, this line is shocking. I will play it much harder than usual because of that.

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Benjamin lee Eckstein

Ben lee won on Friday with the W Sox-$150/Cubs.

"Mr Chalk" has a "Pure Chalk" play for Saturday the Marlins -$220/Padres.

"Mr Chalk" is 48-35 -$580 for the 2010 MLB season.

Good luck

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David Banks

1:10 Mets -134
3:05 Rangers -255
4:00 Tigers +112
4:05 Blue Jays +130
4:10 Brewers -133
10:05 A's -178