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executive 250-s.f.

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GINO MORETTI
WINNING TICKET SF Giants listing Zito

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Football Jesus Text :
Under in whitesox/ Twins

thanks for the post BKK. but go figure,i just tailed beattheodds and played over 8

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PAUL LEINER

50* Cincinnati Reds -130

25* TB Rays/NY Yankees Over 8.5

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greg shaker

stl bos

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SPORTS WAGERS

NY Mets +1.19 over SAN FRANCISCO

Barry Zito continues to falter and that’s the Barry Zito you should get used to seeing as opposed to the one that opened the year with a 1.49 ERA after six starts. Since then, Zito’s ERA has risen to 3.76, which still looks good on paper but that’s all it is. In the last 31 days, his ERA was 5.79 and that includes one of the luckiest performances in years. In his last start in Milwaukee, Zito gave up two runs in 4.2 innings but he also walked six and allowed seven hits. That’s 13 baserunners in 4.2 innings and he’s fortunate he didn’t give up eight runs or even more. Fact is, Zito is still flashing the same mediocre stuff that says he can't get out of trouble and that hasn't changed despite what his ERA would suggest. Meanwhile, Jonathon Niese is the Mets hottest pitcher and it’s no fluke. This guy has a wicked curve and a nasty cutter. Over the last seven starts, Niese is 5-1 with a 2.68 ERA and a high GB % is one of the reason’s he’s been so good. Niese has allowed one run or less in four of his past seven starts and he also displays strong control, having walked just 28 batters and whiffing 73 in 89 frames. Zito and the Giants favored over Niese and the Mets is an overlay that should not be overlooked. Play: NY Mets +1.19 (Risking 2 units).

Colorado +1.24 over CINCINNATI

We get some outstanding value here on Jason Hammel against Bronson Arroyo and Arroyo’s misleading 9-4 record. First, Hammel is one of the most undervalued pitchers in the game and that’s because he gets very little recognition pitching in the shadows of Ublado Jiminez. Fact is, The Rocks have won eight of Hammels’ last nine starts and the only game they lost over that span was in Boston. Hammel has allowed two runs or less in seven of those nine starts with six of those starts coming at hitter friendly Coors. He has one of the best groundball percentages in the business and that should bode well at this park. Hammel got off to a shaky start and therefore his surface stats look average when in fact, he’s anything but. The man can pitch, period. In 53 innings at home, Arroyo has walked 23 and struck out 24. Arroyo has also had the luxury of some favorable match-ups, as he’s faced the Mets in New York, Chicago at Wrigley with the wind blowing in, Cleveland (twice), Oakland, the Pirates three times, San Diego and Houston. His proven 200-IP track record has some value, but mediocre skills, persistent carpal tunnel (wrist) discomfort raise the risk. If you wager on Arroyo here, you’re overpaying big time. Play: Colorado +1.24 (Risking 2 units).

Arizona +1.00 over SAN DIEGO

Another sweet line here, as Jon Garland should never be favored over Dan Haren’s ERA on the year is higher than Garland’s and that’s a complete mirage, as Haren pitches in a tough park while Garland pitches in a park that could make Ernest Borgnine look good. Pay no attention whatsoever to Haren’s 4.36 ERA. Instead focus on an xERA of 3.22 and again, that’s at a tough hitter’s park. Haren has elite control with skills to match. He can dominate a line-up and chances are at this park, that’s precisely what will occur. Garland’s record and ERA are seriously out of whack with his skills. The ERA sure looks sweet, but beware - xERA indicates that he’s not pitched that well. Hit % and strand rate are making his season but the correction in his numbers has already begun to take place and they’ll be even higher as the season progresses. Garland is about as hittable and mediocre of a pitcher as there is in the big leagues and again, the fact that he’s favored over an elite pitcher like Haren is ludicrous. Play Arizona +1.00 (Risking 2 units).

Winnipeg +3½ over HAMILTON

There’s lots of pressure on the TiCats here, as they’re in position to open the year 0-3 and likely 0-4 with the Als on deck. What’s interesting is that the TiCats opened the year in Winnipeg and were a three-point choice and just two weeks later they’re just a half point higher at home. Still, Hamilton has loads of problems with the most notable being that Kevin Glenn is getting hit more often than a MMA fighter and that is going to take its toll at some point. The Ticats have not been able to run the ball or refuse to run and that, too, has to change. Frankly, the Ticats biggest threat has been the punt and kickoff returns and that’s a difficult way to live. Winnipeg is not void of trouble either. Losing at home as an 11½-point favorite is disturbing to say the least. Allowing the pedestrian Argo offense to rack up 36 points is also disturbing. However, Buck Pierce looks good and when he’s not finding an open receiver, he can run like the wind. He’s averaging over 14 yards a carry thus far on is own and that has to be a huge concern for the host. The Blue Bombers absolutely have to get better on special teams and that flaw could hurt them big in this one. Still, taking back points appears to be a lot more appealing than laying them and if the TiCats don’t get off to a good start the booing will begin and the pressure will heighten. Play Winnipeg +3½ (No wager).

B.C. LIONS +5½ over Montreal

The Als are 1-1 and frankly, they’re fortunate they’re not 0-2. The Als defense has looked very shaky and its offense hasn’t been that sharp either, despite what the numbers say. Furthermore, the Als will play its third consecutive game on the road to open the season and will also play its second game in five days. They stayed out west, much like the Stamps stayed East and we all saw the negative effect it had on Calgary in Toronto. It’s also worth noting that the Als always have trouble playing in British Columbia and this situation does not favor them at all. Against the Riders in week one, the Als had 198 less total yards than Saskatchewan and even last week they were outgained by 103 yards. By contrast, and although they were whacked by 19 points against the Riders last week, the Lions were outgained by just 34 yards. Its defense has looked pretty good thus far and now they’ll have the luxury of playing consecutive home games. Montreal are the champs and they’re considered to be one of two elite teams in this league. However, they may not be as good as advertised and when you wager on them you’re paying a premium to do so. This one should be very close indeed and a Lions win would not surprise us one bit. Play: B.C. Lions +5½ (Risking 2.08 units to win 2).

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Reddog
5*Yankees -1'RL

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Hotshot
5*overAriz
4*Hst
3*Mets

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Wunderdog


MONMOUTH PARK Race #1 at 2:10 PM Eastern


Top pick: #12 (THELOVETREE) - Lightly-raced three-year-old showed a much improved race last out when he was dropped down in price by trainer Greg Sacco. Colt raced just off the pace, made a bid in mid-streth and finished a close-up third. Can win this with a slight improvement.

2nd pick: #10 (Daring Diamond ) - Gelding raced wide and evenly last out and was 3 1/2 lengths behind the top choice. Lightly raced and improving, he'll be making his third start back off a long layoff. Contender.

3rd pick: #9 (Mo's Cutter ) - He rallied to finish second here at this level and distance June 4, then tired last out after racing close-up in a two-turn contest. Cuts-back and is a win threat.

4th pick: #5 (Mr. Billy n Mr. S.) - Has strong early speed and last out held on to the place spot in a solid effort. He faces other speed today and will need to finish a bit better.

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Wunderdog


Game: Washington at Florida (7:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: Washington -120 (moneyline)

One thing is becoming pretty certain for the Nats and that is they have a genuine top of the rotation pitcher in Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg has worked a total of 42.2 innings with 61 strikeouts, so he is definitely a plus stuff pitcher. That works out to almost 13 K's per nine innings, while his ERA is a stingy 2.32. The Marlins are one of a handful of teams with a losing record at home, and that has led to a very poor 10-27 mark when posted as a home dog. I like Washington in this one.

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Golden Contender


LA Angels

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Randall the handle cfl




BC +5.5
Toronto +6

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Bulgarian


Bohemians Dublin - Sligo Rovers ,bet onBohemians @1,75
University College Dublin - Bray ,over 2,5 @1,85

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Sports Investment Group

Todays Plays - Ok, time to make a second half run.

Colorado +115

(3-7 last 10)

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Chris Jordan

200* Trifecta

Braves RL
Yankees RL
Mariners/LAA Under