06-16-12 |
Boston Red Sox v. Chicago Cubs +135 |
Top |
4-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
20 h 51 m |
Show
|
Jeff Szamanski starts for the Cubs at home and his ERA is high lately but he has given up just 3,3,1 and 0 runs in his last 4 home starts. The Cubs play Boston and the Red Sox are hot and cold. Chicago can get offense from Sterling Castro and the Cubs fans always get behind them at home.
Cubs 4 Boston 3
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06-15-12 |
New York Yankees v. Washington Nationals UNDER 7.5 |
Top |
7-2 |
Loss |
-125 |
21 h 20 m |
Show
|
Take under 7.5
Gio Gonzalez came over from the A's and has played great as he has allowed 3 or less runs in all starts for the Nationals. Pitching has led the way in the majors. Both Gio and Phil Hughes have combined for 8 overs and 15 unders. The Yanks can put up runs quickly but I like our chances for an under.
under 7.5
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06-14-12 |
Miami Heat +5.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Top |
100-96 |
Win
|
100 |
31 h 41 m |
Show
|
Take Miami +5.5 as I expect the Heat to adjust and use Wade and Bosh and Lebron inside and for James not to miss as many close shots as he did in Game One.
I am not sure if Mimai wins or not but they should cover.
Miami +5.5
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06-13-12 |
New York Mets v. Tampa Bay Rays UNDER 7 |
Top |
9-1 |
Loss |
-115 |
20 h 1 m |
Show
|
under 7
Both pitchers have been red-hot with RA Dickey and David Price allowing under 1 run per start in their last 3. I think we see a 3-2 type of game that stays under the total.
Let's hope one team doesn't get hot.
under 7
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06-12-12 |
Miami Heat v. Oklahoma City Thunder -5 |
Top |
94-105 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 39 m |
Show
|
Miami at OKLA CITY 9pm
pick: Okla City -5
Take the home team as they are at home in front of fans and should play well with Durant, Harden and Westbroob against the Heat with Lebron and Bosh and Wade.
OKLA City wins by 8 and covers.
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06-12-12 |
Chicago White Sox +161 v. St.Louis Cardinals |
Top |
6-1 |
Win
|
161 |
21 h 55 m |
Show
|
Take Chicago + as they offer value in this game as a road dog of close to +160. The White Sox start Qunitana and he has an ERA in the 3 range lately while Wainwright has some bad innings and can only go 6 or 7. I think CWS can win 4-3.
Take White Sox as a BIG DOG!
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06-11-12 |
New Jersey Devils v. Los Angeles Kings UNDER 4.5 |
Top |
1-6 |
Loss |
-115 |
32 h 18 m |
Show
|
All five games have stayed under so far in the finals. I think we see a 2-1 score and hope for no empty net goals and hope it doesn't get to 2-2 in regulation as then it will be a 3-2 final score and an over. Quick and Brodeur have been solid gaolies all series long.
Take under 4.5
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06-11-12 |
Boston Red Sox v. Miami Marlins UNDER 7.5 |
Top |
1-4 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 17 m |
Show
|
I like under 7.5. It opened at under 8 and I liked that even better. Josh Johnson vs. Josh Beckett looks like a solid pitching war. Both have been hot and cold but I think we see a 4-3 game that stays under.
Boston 3 Miami 4
Take under 7.5
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06-10-12 |
Los Angeles Dodgers v. Seattle Mariners UNDER 8 |
Top |
8-2 |
Loss |
-113 |
17 h 30 m |
Show
|
LA at Seattle 4:10pm
under 8
I think we see an under on Sunday. It is getaway day and Chad Billingsley is a strong starter. Matt Kemp is out for the Dodgers and they don't have much power. Seattle has had some strong offensive outings but I think we see a 4-2 game for an under.
LA 4 Seattle 2
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06-09-12 |
Boston Celtics +8 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
88-101 |
Loss |
-110 |
29 h 34 m |
Show
|
Boston at Miami 8:30pm
pick: Boston +8
I think the oddsmakers are in error based on the last game. Boston did win at Miami in Game 5 and kept it close in Game 2. Lebron played well with 45 p/15 rb's/5 assists but Boston should focus more on him and it will be up to Bosh and DWade to score.
Pierce needs to step up for Boston but Rondo, Allen and Garnett are solid players.
Boston +8
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06-09-12 |
Los Angeles Kings v. New Jersey Devils UNDER 4.5 |
Top |
1-2 |
Win
|
100 |
44 h 21 m |
Show
|
I like the under 4.5 as we have seen unders in all 3 games so far with 3,3 and 4 goals scored. I think it ends 2-1 and we get another under on Saturday.
2-1
Take the under behind Quick and Broduer as goalies.
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06-08-12 |
Kansas City Royals v. Pittsburgh Pirates -138 |
Top |
2-4 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 2 m |
Show
|
Take the Pirates as Luke Hochever for the Royals has an ERA of 7.35 in his last few starts. The Pittsburgh offense can score runs at home. I think we see a 5-3 game.
KC 3 Pitt 5
Take Pittsburgh.
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06-07-12 |
Miami Heat v. Boston Celtics +2 |
Top |
98-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 40 m |
Show
|
Boston has done well at home vs. the Miami Heat. Boston just won at Miami and the Heat should be fired up with Bosh back and having Jebron and DWade out there. Haslem has rebounded well too but boston seems to have the better coaching staff.
The Celtics do have Rondo, Allen, Pierce and Garnett. The Celtics should get some favorable calls with the crowd.
Take Boston +2
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06-07-12 |
Tampa Bay Rays +135 v. New York Yankees |
Top |
7-3 |
Win
|
135 |
19 h 26 m |
Show
|
David Price is as solid as CC Sabathia. They are still without Longoria but are a nice offensice and defensive team. The Yankees are playing well lately and led by Jeter and Texeira as well as ARod.
Upton has been solid for the road team.
TB 4 NYY 3
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06-06-12 |
New Jersey Devils v. Los Angeles Kings UNDER 4.5 |
Top |
3-1 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 29 m |
Show
|
Take under 4.5 as all 3 games have ended under and Game 4 is usually a game where they go through the formalities especially when it will be at LA. The first two were 2-1 and then a 4-0 LA home shutout.
I think we see a 2-1 type of game as Quick and Brodeur are great goalies.
LA 2 NJ 1
Take under 4.5
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06-06-12 |
St Louis: Wainwright v. Houston: B Norris OVER 8 |
Top |
4-3 |
Loss |
-105 |
22 h 33 m |
Show
|
I like over 8. Norris seems to give up runs and the team scores for him at home. The Astros are 4-1 (0/u) in the last 5 with St. Louis and with Norris on the hill at home in Houston.
The Cards are having trouble winning and were down 8-4 as I write this on Tuesday. Furcal, Freese and Holliday are hitting well even with Pujols gone and with an injury to Berkman.
Wainwright should allow a few runs too.
over 8.
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06-05-12 |
Texas: D Holland v. Oakland: T Blackley OVER 7.5 |
Top |
6-3 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 27 m |
Show
|
Take over 7.5.
Texas lost last night 12-1 on the orad and should bounce back after the bad loss. Oakland starts a pitcher who does not have much experience except as a reliever. Texas should get offense from Kinsler, Josh Hamilton, Cruz, etc. and put up 5. The A's sjhould get 3 off of Holland.
My guess is 5-3 and over.
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06-05-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat -8 |
Top |
94-90 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 47 m |
Show
|
I expect Miami to jump out to an early lead and win by 10-12 and cover the number at -8. The Cltics have played well to get it to 2-2 but I expect the home crowd to support the Heat with Lebron and Wade leading the way.
Allen, Pierce and Rondo all all good players as is Garnett but I expect the Miami Heat to win 92-80.
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06-04-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs -5 |
Top |
108-103 |
Loss |
-110 |
24 h 44 m |
Show
|
Take the Spurs -5 as I think they jump ahead early and win by 8. Okla City was 2-0 at home to tie the series 2-2 but I expect Duncan, Parker and Ginobili to step up and use their experience.
SA 105 Ok City 97
Take the Spurs
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06-04-12 |
New Jersey Devils +140 v. Los Angeles Kings |
Top |
0-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
31 h 29 m |
Show
|
NJ is down 2-0 after losing both games at home by 2-1 scores in overtime. Now they go across and country to play in LA. Martin Brodeur and Jonathan Quick have both played well but I expect the Devil's offense to step up and play well enough to win.
NJ 3 LA 2
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06-04-12 |
Chicago (N): Samardzija v. San Francisco: Vogelsong -127 |
Top |
2-3 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 1 m |
Show
|
Take the SF Ginats at home as they are solid at manufacturing runs. The Cubs are 0-10 in their last 10 on the road and struggling to score runs. Sterling Castro has been decent and seems to get key hits but I like the Giants in their ballpark.
Chi 2 SF 4
Take the Giants
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06-03-12 |
Miami Heat -1.5 v. Boston Celtics |
Top |
91-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 51 m |
Show
|
Miami at Boston
Take Miami Heat as they should bounce back on Sunday after losing Game 3 at Boston. Wade and Lebron Jmaes should lead the way. Rondo, Pierce and Allen as well as Garnett should help Boston.
Miami 94 Boston 90
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06-03-12 |
New York Yankees +170 v. Detroit Tigers |
Top |
5-1 |
Win
|
170 |
14 h 32 m |
Show
|
Take NYY against Detroit and Verlander. The Tigers are just 6-5 with Justin on the hill and the Yankees have a solid lineup that is used to facing Verlander. ARod, Jeter, Swisher and Texiera lead the way.
Take the Yankees.
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06-02-12 |
San Antonio Spurs +3.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Top |
103-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 45 m |
Show
|
I think the Spurs relax and play better in Game 4 and stay within 3 points. They may not win but I think they stay within the digits behind Duncan, Parker and Ginobili.
The Thunder is still down 2-1 in games and needs a win.
Take SA +3.5.
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06-02-12 |
Los Angeles Kings v. New Jersey Devils OVER 4.5 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-110 |
45 h 28 m |
Show
|
I like the over 4.5 as I expect a 3-2 type of game and a little different from the 2-1 OT game on Thurdsay night.
Both teams have great goalies but I expect a wider open game.
NJ 3 LA 2
Take over 4.5.
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06-02-12 |
Los Angeles Kings v. New Jersey Devils -110 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 24 m |
Show
|
I think the home team finds a way to win Game Two even if LA has been murder on the road. NJ does have a great goalie in Martin Brodeur but the offense had very few shots last game and lost in OT. I expect a Devil win by 2-1 or 3-2 and even up the series.
NJ 3 LA 2
|
06-01-12 |
Miami Heat v. Boston Celtics -2 |
Top |
91-101 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 50 m |
Show
|
Take Boston -2 as they are down 2-0 in games and need a win and they do have solid players in Rondo, Pierce and Garnett as well as Allen.
Boston 93 Miami 88
Take the home team -2.
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05-31-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 |
Top |
82-102 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 52 m |
Show
|
Take OKLA CITY to win and cover as they are down 2-0 in games and should have the crowd behind them with Durant, Harden and Westbrook leading the way. SA has played well enough to cover one and lose the cover in the other. Duncan, Parker, etc. are a great team that has won titles and the Thunder are looking for their first.
OK City 105 SA 99
Take the Thunder to win and cover.
|
05-30-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat -8 |
Top |
111-115 |
Loss |
-101 |
22 h 43 m |
Show
|
Take Miami -8
I think the Heat wins again on Wednesday and covers the number. Bosh is out but Lebron and Wade are solid while Boston is down and missing Avery Bradley.
Miami by 12.
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05-30-12 |
Los Angeles Kings v. New Jersey Devils OVER 4.5 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-120 |
22 h 42 m |
Show
|
LA at NJ 8pm
over 4.5
I think we see a 3-2 game on Wednesday night. Both golaies are solid with Brodeur and Quick and their defense is above average, However, both teams have socred in certain situations. I think we see a game in the 3-2 range.
LA 2 NJ 3
|
05-30-12 |
KINGS SERIES v. DEVILS SERIES +150 |
|
2-1 |
Loss |
-100 |
47 h 58 m |
Show
|
Take the NJ Devils to win the series as they will have the home ice advantage. The Devils have experience as Martin Brodeur has been around forever. The LA Kings have played great and won our Game Of The Year.
I like NJ to win 4 games to 3 and hoist the Stanley Cup.
Take NJ
|
05-29-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs -4.5 |
Top |
111-120 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 44 m |
Show
|
The Spurs had 14 turnovers int eh first half in Game One and played well in the 4th to win by 3 points. I think the Spurs play better with Parker and Duncan leading the way.
SA 103 Ok City 96
|
05-28-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Miami Heat -8 |
Top |
79-93 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 34 m |
Show
|
I like Miami with their confidence and being at home with young fresh legs and DWake and Lebron James. The Celtics have been there before but I expect a 10+ win for the Heat in Game One!
Boston 85 Miami 96
|
05-28-12 |
Kansas City: N Adcock +133 v. Cleveland: J Tomlin |
Top |
5-8 |
Loss |
-100 |
16 h 12 m |
Show
|
KC at Cleveland 4pm
pick: KC +132
Take Adcock vs. Tomlin in this pitching matchup. Adcock's ERA is just 1.85 in his last few starts while Tomlin's is near 4.50. Clevlenad just lost 3 badly at Chicago and go home but KC is 14-10 on the road.
KC 4 Cleve 3
Take on shot on KC +132 and GL!
|
05-27-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. San Antonio Spurs -5.5 |
Top |
98-101 |
Loss |
-102 |
69 h 29 m |
Show
|
SA is tough at home while Okla City is still ayoung team with Durant and Westbrook. Duncan, Parker and Ginoboli lead the Spurs attack. Danny Green and the subs are tough too.
SA 105 Okla City 97
Take the Spurs!
|
05-26-12 |
Milwaukee: Z Greinke v. Arizona: W Miley UNDER 9 |
Top |
5-8 |
Loss |
-120 |
26 h 1 m |
Show
|
Under 9 as Zack Greinke has an ERA of 0.42 in his last 3 starts and Miley has an ERA of 1.86 in that span. It does concern me that Greike pitches better at home and this is a road game. I think we see a 3-2 type of score.
under 9
|
05-25-12 |
NY Rangers v. New Jersey Devils -118 |
Top |
2-3 |
Win
|
100 |
29 h 12 m |
Show
|
I think the devils are better coached than the Rangers. It should be a close one as Game 5 was (NJ led 3-1 and then were tied 3-3 in the third before scroing 2 goals in the last 5 minutes.)
I think Brodeur should be able to hold off the NY attack and win by a goal.
NY 2 NJ 3
|
05-25-12 |
Colorado Rockies v. Cincinnati Reds UNDER 8 |
Top |
6-3 |
Loss |
-115 |
22 h 47 m |
Show
|
Take under as Clorado scores over 1.4 runs less on the road than at home and they face Cincy starter Johnny Cueto. Cueto has pitched well lately and should keep the below 3 runs. My guess is we see a 4-2 game as Colorado's starter is solid.
Col 2 Cin 4
under 8
|
05-24-12 |
Miami Heat -3 v. Indiana Pacers |
Top |
105-93 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 60 m |
Show
|
Take Miami as they have won the last 2 easily and have DWade and Lebron on their side and playing well. Granger and West and Hansbrough are tough and will be at home but I like Miami by 6 and a cover.
Miami -3
|
05-24-12 |
Detroit: Verlander v. Cleveland: J Mastersn UNDER 7 |
Top |
1-2 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 8 m |
Show
|
Take under 7 as last night's game was 4-2. I expect Verlander to control the Indians and win this game 4-2 or 3-1. Masterson is decent for Cleveland. I just hope he doesn't give up 6 or more runs to the Tigers who have disappointed this year.
under 7
|
05-23-12 |
Minnesota Twins +136 v. Chicago White Sox |
Top |
0-6 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
|
Diamond is 3-0 in his last 3 starts and the Twins have played much better lately. The White Sox shouldn't be HUGE favorites as they are.
My guess is the Twins win 4-3 behind Joe Mauer and Justin Morneua.
Minn 4 CWS 3
|
05-23-12 |
New Jersey Devils v. NY Rangers -128 |
Top |
5-3 |
Loss |
-128 |
19 h 1 m |
Show
|
NJ at NY 8pm
pick: NY Rangers -130
Take the home team on Weednesday night. I won my Game Of The Year on LA last night. I like for NY to win after losing at NJ 4-1. Lindquist and the Rangers will be more at home on their own ice and should be motivated to bounce back.
NYR wins 3-2.
|
05-23-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Philadelphia 76ers OVER 175 |
Top |
75-82 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 52 m |
Show
|
The over has won in 6 of the last 7 meetings. Pierce, Garnett and Rondo lead the way for the Celtics. There is a chance for OT since it is a -2 line. I think we see a game in the 180 range. We won with over in the last game.
Take over 175 and GL.
|
05-22-12 |
LOS ANGELES GM5 -124 v. PHOENIX GM5 |
Top |
4-3 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 40 m |
Show
|
LA is 7-0 in the last 7 road games and is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings with Phoenix. LA is the #8 seed and looking to beat the #1,2 and 3 seeds to get to the finals. They lost the 3rd game by 2-0 at home after being up 3-0 in games. Now they get to focus on the road where they are comfortable.
Jonathan Quick is a solid goaltender and he should be motivated after being shutout. They did outshoot the Coyotes 36-21 in the game they lost.
I expect LA to win 3-1 and finish up the series even though it can be hard to wrap up a series.
La Kings -124
|
05-22-12 |
Indiana Pacers +6.5 v. Miami Heat |
Top |
83-115 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 53 m |
Show
|
I think Indiana stays within 6 points on Tuesday. Miami won Game 4 that they needed to win so they did not go down 3-1. The Pacers should be motivated to play well led by Grnager, Hibbert and Tyler Hansbrough.
The Heat are without Bosh but do have Lebron and DWade.
Heat wins by 5 but Indy covers.
|
05-21-12 |
NY RANGERS GM4 v. NEW JERSEY GM4 -113 |
Top |
1-4 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 30 m |
Show
|
Take the home team as they just lost 3-0 and should bounce back. The Rangers will probably win the series but I like NJ to win 3-2. Take the Devils.
|
05-21-12 |
Philadelphia 76ers v. Boston Celtics OVER 173.5 |
Top |
85-101 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 50 m |
Show
|
Take over 173.5 as 5 of the last 6 meetings have gone over the total. Boston gets points from Rondo, Pierce and Garnett while Philly has some offensive threats like Igwukiuke.
I think we see a game in the 90-87 rnage that gets close to 180 points and an over.
over 173'
|
05-20-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Los Angeles Clippers UNDER 190.5 |
Top |
102-99 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 17 m |
Show
|
Take the under as SA is up 3-0 and the 4th quarter should be a slow affair if the Spurs have a solid lead especially after LA blew a 33-11 lead on Saturday.
I think we see under 190.5 on Sunday.
|
05-20-12 |
Phoenix Coyotes v. Los Angeles Kings -1.5 |
Top |
2-0 |
Loss |
-100 |
22 h 59 m |
Show
|
I like LA to sweep and win 3-1 as Game 3 was 2-1. Take the home team -1.5 goals as they are playing great led by goalie Jonathan Quick.
LA 3 Phoe 1
|
05-19-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder -1 v. Los Angeles Lakers |
Top |
103-100 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 28 m |
Show
|
I expect a close game with the Thunder winning. I expect a low scoring game but Westbrook and Durant and Harden played slack at the end and gave it away on Friday.
Okla City 96 LA 92
|
05-19-12 |
San Antonio Spurs -5 v. Los Angeles Clippers |
Top |
96-86 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 42 m |
Show
|
The Spurs have been solid at home and on the road. SA has more depth as the LA Clippers have Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and not much else and Griffin isn't 100%.
Greg Popovivh is a good NBA coach and led by Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.
SA wins by 8.
|
05-19-12 |
RANGERS GM3 v. NEW JERSEY GM3 -116 |
Top |
3-0 |
Loss |
-116 |
21 h 5 m |
Show
|
I like New Jersey to win a close one at home by 3-2 as Martin Broduer is a solid goalie and the Devil defense is good at home. NY is my pick to win the series but I think we see a close home win in this game set for this weekend.
NY 2 NJ 3
|
05-18-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Los Angeles Lakers -2.5 |
Top |
96-99 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 26 m |
Show
|
The Lakers have struggled agisnt the Thunder but should bounce back at home down 2-0 in games. Pride from Kobe, Bynum, Blake and Gasol should help them jump out to an early lead and win by 5.
LA 100 Okla City 95
Take LA -2.5
|
05-18-12 |
Texas Rangers v. Houston Astros +154 |
Top |
4-1 |
Loss |
-100 |
21 h 1 m |
Show
|
Houston won 7-0 last year at home with Wandy Rodriguez over Texas. He has an ERA of 1.99 and worth taking as a big dog in a key state of Texas game.
There is plenty of value with the Astros as they can score runs at home and are +154.
Take Houston.
|
05-17-12 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. San Antonio Spurs -11 |
Top |
88-105 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 5 m |
Show
|
SA is much better and great at home. It is a large number but the Clippers do have young players like Paul and Griffin. Spurs have experience in Parker, DSuncan and Ginobili.
LAC 90 SA 106
Take the Spurs.
|
05-17-12 |
PHOENIX GM3 v. LOS ANGELES GM3 -1.5 |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
22 h 29 m |
Show
|
LA has won the first two games on the road by over 2 goals. I think they have a chance to win 3-1 with Quick at home in the net.
LA 3 Phoenix 1
|
05-17-12 |
Miami Marlins +142 v. Atlanta Braves |
Top |
0-7 |
Loss |
-100 |
21 h 32 m |
Show
|
Take the Miami/Florida Marlins. They have Ricky Nolasco and he has allowed only 1,1 and 2 runs on the road in his last 3 and the team is 5-2. Beachy hurls for the Braves and he is solid but I think we see a game in the 3-2 range won by the underdog led by Reyes.
Miami 3 Atl 2
|
05-16-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Oklahoma City Thunder -8 |
Top |
75-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 22 m |
Show
|
I was wrong in game one as I expected the Lakers to man up and keep it close but the Thunder is young is athletic. They have Durant, Westbrook and Harden to score and should win by 10 to 12 points.
Okla City 103 LA 91
|
05-16-12 |
NEW JERSEY GM2 v. NY RANGERS GM2 -130 |
Top |
3-2 |
Loss |
-130 |
19 h 10 m |
Show
|
Take the home team as the Rangers won Game One by 3-0 and their goalie (Lindquist) is hot. The Rangers will probably advance and play the LA Kings for the Stanley Cup.
NY has a decent offense and my guess is they win 3-1 due to offense, defense, coaching, penalty killing and goaltending.
NJ 1 NYR 3
|
05-16-12 |
Los Angeles Dodgers -122 v. San Diego Padres |
Top |
2-4 |
Loss |
-122 |
18 h 31 m |
Show
|
Capuano has allowed 2 or less in the last 5 starts and the team is 6-1 while Clayton Richard is 1-6 with a lousy ERA nearing 5+. The game is at San Diego and the Padres don't have much offense.
Kemp is out for LA but they do have Eithier and some solid relief pitching.
LA 4 SD 2
|
05-15-12 |
Los Angeles Kings -126 v. Phoenix Coyotes |
Top |
4-0 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 9 m |
Show
|
Phoenix is at home and down 1-0 so they need to win. My guess is the Coyotes win 2-1. I won't be shocked by a LA win as Jonathan Quick has been solid in goal and the defense of the Kings is good. But there is value with the home dog!
Phoe 2 LA 1
|
05-15-12 |
Indiana Pacers v. Miami Heat -7 |
Top |
78-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 13 m |
Show
|
I like Miami to win at home even wothout Bosh. It should be close but they do have Wade and Lebron. Battier, Anthony and Miller are solid role players.
Miami wins by 9 and covers.
|
05-15-12 |
Cleveland Indians -131 v. Minnesota Twins |
Top |
5-0 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 32 m |
Show
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Lowe has pitched well this year after a poor year last year. The Twins have not been good even with Mauer and some other decent players. The Indians have played well on the road except for the games at Boston but Minnesota is one of the worst teams in the AL.
Cleve 5 Minn 3
Take Cleveland
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05-14-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers +7.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Top |
90-119 |
Loss |
-105 |
26 h 55 m |
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Oklahoma City should end up winning this series but Game One should be close. The Thunder will look for revenge after blowing the last game at LA by losing in OT. Kobe has been great but the rest of the cast (Bynum, Gasol) have been average. It still makes you wonder how LA ended up with Sessions and Blake giving them minutes.
OKLA City does have Durant, Westbrook and Harden but they are not real deep. My guess is a 100-95 cover.
Take LA +7.5
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05-14-12 |
NEW JERSEY GM1 +115 v. NY RANGERS GM1 |
Top |
0-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
10 h 33 m |
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Take the underdog at +115. Martin Brodeur is a good goalie and has done well vs. the Rangers. I think the value is with them as the Rangers just played a 7 game series with the Caps.
If it is 2-1 NY will probably win but hope to see a 3-2 Devil's win.
NJ 3 NY 2
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05-14-12 |
Chicago (N): R Dempster +155 v. St Louis: Westbrook |
Top |
6-4 |
Win
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155 |
8 h 28 m |
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The cubs are 0-5 with Ryan Dempster on the hill but his ERA is right at 1.05 as he has allowed 1, 0, 2, 0 and 1 run in his starts. He has pitched well at Busch Stadium.
I think we see a 3-2 type of game. Maybe Sterling Castro can get a big hit.
Chi 3 STL 2
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05-13-12 |
LA KINGS GM1 -115 v. PHOENIX GM1 |
Top |
4-2 |
Win
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100 |
94 h 20 m |
Show
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Take LA to win this game. I like a low scoring close game that ends 3-2 or 2-1. Both teams are solidon offense with good goalies.
LA 2 Phoe 1
Take LA Kings
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05-13-12 |
LA Anaheim: J Weaver v. Texas: N Feliz -130 |
Top |
6-13 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 22 m |
Show
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Texas is rated #1 in our power ratings this year and should win as long as they don't let Albert Pujols beat them with key hits/homers. Texas is at home and has a win % of 70% in their facility and led by Kinsler, Young, Cruz and Josh Hamilton.
Look for a 5-3 Texas win.
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05-13-12 |
Indiana Pacers v. Miami Heat -8 |
Top |
86-95 |
Win
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100 |
17 h 43 m |
Show
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I like Miami to make a statement in Game One and win by 10-12 points. Granger and Hansbrough and others have keyed the Pacers to a nice season but they face Lebron James, D Wade and Chris Bosh in their buliding for Game One.
Miami 100 Ind 88
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05-12-12 |
Denver Nuggets v. Los Angeles Lakers UNDER 196.5 |
Top |
87-96 |
Win
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100 |
32 h 55 m |
Show
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Take under the total
Game 7 is a special event and uually focuses on defense, especially after the first round of playoffs. Not including the Phoenix Suns series the under has won the money close toi 70% in the last 10 years.
These two just played an over in Denver as the Nugglets ran and scored agaisnt Bynum and Gasol but the Lakers will have Metta World Peace back on defense.
These two have played 22 unders in the last 30 meetings and unders 8-3 in last 11 at LA.
Look for a good number and take the under in Game 7 of Denver at LA.
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05-12-12 |
WASHINGTON GM7 +128 v. NY RANGERS GM7 |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
49 h 26 m |
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This should be a great game for Game & in New York. We had Washington in Game 6 and they jumped ahead early 1-0 and led 2-0 and held on for a 2-1 victory. The TOTAL is set for 4.5 so it looks to be a low scoring game. I think Washington wins 2-1 in a worthy Game 7 situation. I like the value of Washington with a hot goalie as they were able to win their first series and Alex Ovechkin has played well in the last few games.
Wash 2 NYR 1
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05-11-12 |
Seattle: F Hernandz +131 v. New York (A): H Kuroda |
Top |
2-6 |
Loss |
-100 |
21 h 52 m |
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Take Seattle with Felix Hernandez as he has an ERA of 0.78 in his last 3 starts. The team is 4-3 when he is on the mound. The Yankees are tough at home and Kuroda is a solid starter but we are taking a chance with value on our side at +131.
Seattle 3 NYY 2
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05-10-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Denver Nuggets UNDER 197.5 |
Top |
96-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 10 m |
Show
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Under 197.5
The last few games at Denver have reached 180, 183, 182 and 189. Denver will want to slow it down some at home and keep the Laker attack from getting going with Kobe, Gasol and Bynum especially after the Lakers lost at home.
Take under 197.5 and GL.
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05-09-12 |
New York Knicks v. Miami Heat -10.5 |
Top |
94-106 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 43 m |
Show
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New York at Miami 7:30pm
Miami -10'
I like the Miami Heat to win and cover tonight. They just lost at New York in Game 4 and it was close but let's look at the other games. Miami won the first game by 33, then won by 10 and won easily in Game 3 by 17.
I expect Lebron James, Bosh and Wade to play well and for Miller and Haslem and Battier to contribute. The Knicks did well at home to win Game 4 but I like Miami to win by 15 to 20 and cover.
Miami
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05-08-12 |
Denver Nuggets v. Los Angeles Lakers -6 |
Top |
102-99 |
Loss |
-100 |
24 h 33 m |
Show
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I like the Lakers to win by 8 to 10 and cover at -5.5 or -6. Ty Lawson is a solid PG for Denver but the Lakers have Kobe, Blake, Andrew Bynum inside. The fans at the Staple Center will be into this game and I think we see the home team cover.
LA 103 Denver 94
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05-08-12 |
New Jersey Devils v. Philadelphia Flyers OVER 5 |
Top |
3-1 |
Loss |
-140 |
20 h 19 m |
Show
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I think we see 3-2 at least for a push with the o/u set at 5. My guess is a 4-2 game as the Flyers need offense and can score at home. We have a chance for an empty net goal if 3-2 like in the last game.
over 5
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05-07-12 |
NASHVILLE GM5 +100 v. PHOENIX GM5 |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
22 h 45 m |
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I like Nashville to win 2-1 or 3-2 as they are down in the series and will be motivated. They were favored in the series but have played poorly.
Nashville wins by one goal.
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05-07-12 |
Miami: C Zambrano v. Houston: W Rodriguz -114 |
Top |
4-0 |
Loss |
-114 |
26 h 40 m |
Show
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Take Houston as Miami had to travel to the west coast to play San Diego and SF and now head to Houston to play the first game of the series and face Wany Rodriguez, who has an ERA of 1.35 in his last 3 and has won the last two at home by allowing just one run. Has allowed 0, 3, 1, 0, 2 and 1 in his last 6 starts.
Zambrano has an ERA of 1.80 in his last 3 but the team has not fared well in his starts as they are 1-4 when he is on the mound.
Houston is 9-5 at home while Miami is 7-9 on the road. Take Houston to win 3-2.
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05-07-12 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Utah Jazz UNDER 198.5 |
Top |
87-81 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 38 m |
Show
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I like another under as we have seen in this series as well as many of the other NBA series. SA is up 3-0 and plays at Utah. The Jazz have struggled to make shots. All SA will need to do is win and move on to the next series. I see a final in the low 190's so take under.
under 198.5
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05-06-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Denver Nuggets UNDER 201 |
Top |
92-88 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 42 m |
Show
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The playoffs have seen their share of unders. Denver played good defense in game 3 and needs to shut down Kobe and Bynum to keep the Lakers from winning. Ty Lawson can dribble and use clock to keep the score lower as he did on Friday.
I think we see a game in the 190's and an under.
Take under 201
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05-06-12 |
PHILADELPHIA GM4 v. NEW JERSEY GM4 UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
2-4 |
Loss |
-138 |
29 h 5 m |
Show
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Take under 5.5
I do worry that this game will be 3-2 near the end and the lsoing team will sneak in a goal and make it 3-3 going to OT but I like our chances for it to end 3-2.
The Flyers have a strong offensive attack but the Devils are good on defense and led by goalie Martin Brodeur.
Phil 2 NJ 3
Take under 5.5 and GL!
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05-06-12 |
Atlanta Braves v. Colorado Rockies OVER 9 |
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7-2 |
Push |
0 |
17 h 14 m |
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Let's go with over 9. The first two games went over. It is getaway day and that could mean a quick game so Atlanta can leave and travel. The two pitchers are decent but the thin air and aylight hours should help the hitting as well as the hot thin air in Denver.
Tulowitzi and Mike Cuddyer can hit well for the Rockies while the Braves have Chipper Jones, Heyward and Brian McCann.
Look for both teams to reach 5 and an over.
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05-05-12 |
Atlanta Braves v. Colorado Rockies OVER 10 |
Top |
13-9 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 47 m |
Show
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Over 10
These two played an easy over last night as it was 5-0 after the Rockies batted in the first and 6-5 after the Braves hit in the 5th.
Mike Minor has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of 4 road starts and has 2 overs and an under so far for the Braves. Jamie Moyer is 49 years old and won't be around for more than 5 to 6 innings and the Colorado bullpen is fragile as is the one from Atlanta.
I like both to get to 5 runs and go over with the hot weather in Colorado.
over 10
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05-05-12 |
Memphis Grizzlies v. Los Angeles Clippers -2.5 |
Top |
86-87 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 57 m |
Show
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I like the Clippers to win and cover at home as they are good on the home court and have Chris Paul and Blake Griffin to shine for them. My guess is we see the Clippers win by 7 and cover.
LAC 100 Memphis 93
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05-04-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. Denver Nuggets UNDER 204 |
Top |
84-99 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 19 m |
Show
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Take under 205 as these two have combined to play 20 unders and 6 overs in the last 26 games. They are 6-1 under in the last 7 at Denver. The theme for the playoffs so far is UNDER THE TOTAL as we got two unders last night.
The long season will result in tired legs and an under.
under 204
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05-04-12 |
Atlanta Braves -123 v. Colorado Rockies |
Top |
9-8 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 46 m |
Show
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Take Atlanta with Hudson over Moscoso, who has an ERA over 10. Hudson has allowed just 2, 2, 3 and 0 runs so far. Hudson did lose 3-2 at Colorado last year but allowed just a few earned runs at Colorado.
The Braves just lost 4-0 at home and should be able to put up runs with Chipper Jones, McCann and Heyward.
Col 3 Atlanta 5
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05-04-12 |
PHOENIX GM4 v. NASHVILLE GM4 UNDER 5 |
Top |
1-0 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 30 m |
Show
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Take under 5.
I think we see a 2-1 score but 3-2 could be the worst we see and that is a push. Both teams get solid goaltending and are good on defense and power play killing. Take the under in this game set for Friday night and good luck as always.
Pho 1 Nash 2
under 5
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05-03-12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Dallas Mavericks -3.5 |
Top |
95-79 |
Loss |
-106 |
22 h 8 m |
Show
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Okla City at Dallas 9:30pm
pick: Dallas -3'
Take the home team as they are down 2-0 in games and could be up 2-0, or tied 1-1 after giving away Game One. Dallas won the NBA title last year and should play well at home with the energy of the crowd and led by Dirk Novitzi.
Kevin Durant hit a big shot but is shooting close to 36%. Jason Kidd is a plamaker and not a scorer but we need some points from him on Thursday.
I think Dallas wins by 6 and covers.
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05-03-12 |
PHILADELPHIA GM3 v. NEW JERSEY GM3 UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
3-4 |
Loss |
-139 |
20 h 0 m |
Show
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Take under 5.5
Martin Brodeur played well in Game 3 and should be on courst to slow down the Flyer attack. I think we see decent defense and a 3-2 score.
Phil 2 NJ 3
Take under 5.5 as we see a hard hitting game on Thursday night.
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05-03-12 |
Philadelphia: J Blanton v. Atlanta: R Delgado OVER 8 |
Top |
4-0 |
Loss |
-103 |
12 h 29 m |
Show
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Let's go with over 8 as both scored and scored last night. Roy Halladay should have to give back ALL his Cy Youngs after blowing a BIG lead last night. Hopefully, they can play a 5-4 game on Thursday to sneak over.
Phil 5 Atl 4
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05-02-12 |
NY RANGERS GM3 v. WASHINGTON GM3 UNDER 5 |
Top |
2-1 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 18 m |
Show
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Take the under as I think we see a 2-1 type of game.
NYR 1 Wash 2
Take the under.
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05-02-12 |
Philadelphia Phillies -107 v. Atlanta Braves |
Top |
13-15 |
Loss |
-107 |
19 h 52 m |
Show
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Halladay is just a little better than Tommy Hanson of the Braves. The Phils have won the last 7 meetings. I think we see the Phillies win by 4-2 in a low scoring game,
Phil 4 Atl 2
Take Phil as small road favorite
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05-02-12 |
Utah Jazz v. San Antonio Spurs OVER 204 |
Top |
83-114 |
Loss |
-105 |
19 h 34 m |
Show
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Take over 204 as the trends point to an over in Game two. In the last 26 meetings 18 overs have occurred. Over in 11 of the last 14 at San Antonio and SA has seen 21 overs in its last 30 with a push. Look for Duncan and Parker to lead the way and for Hayward to play well for Utah..
over 204
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05-01-12 |
Los Angeles: T Lilly v. Colorado: J Chacin OVER 9 |
Top |
7-6 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 10 m |
Show
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I like the over as the weather will be warmer on Tuesday night. The ball travels well at Colorado in the Mile High air. LA has Matt Kemp and James Looney to lead the attack. LA is happy to see pitching besides the Nationals and can focus on hitting vs. an average staff.
Colorado is led by Tro Tulowitzi and Mike Cudeyer. Look for close to 10-11 runs on Tueday.
6-5 in my guss for an over.
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05-01-12 |
NEW JERSEY GM2 v. PHILADELPHIA GM2 UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
4-1 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 11 m |
Show
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I like the under 5.5. We got a 4-3 game in the first one of the series and I expect Martin Brodeur to play better and get a 3-2 final.
NJ 2 Phil 3
Take the under as they focus more on defense and goalies play solidly! GL as always.
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05-01-12 |
Boston Celtics v. Atlanta Hawks OVER 172 |
Top |
87-80 |
Loss |
-100 |
21 h 10 m |
Show
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Take the over after a low scoring first game. The Hawks and Celtics play defense well but I expect some points with the Hawks at home with Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Marvin Williams.
The Celtics have Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.
I think we see some key three pointers, inside baskets and both shoot FT's well. Look for a game in the mid-170's and over.
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04-30-12 |
Dallas Mavericks +6.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Top |
99-102 |
Win
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100 |
25 h 13 m |
Show
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Dallas blew the first game after a 7 point lead in the last 3 minutes. They don't have an inside presence but do have Dirk Nowitzi, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter as well as solid group of guys to try and match Kevin Durant, Westbrook and Harden.
I think we see a game with one team winning by 5. Take Dallas +6.5.
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04-30-12 |
Washington Capitals v. NY Rangers UNDER 5 |
Top |
3-2 |
Push |
0 |
24 h 31 m |
Show
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I think we see a 2-1 score in Game two. Take the under 5 on Monday night. Both teams like to play great defense and have solid goalies. Both are good with checking in the zone and keep men out of the crease.
Wash 1 NYR 2
Take under 5 and good luck.
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04-30-12 |
Baltimore: J Hammel +165 v. New York (A): H Kuroda |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
19 h 3 m |
Show
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Baltimore at New York Yankees Monday (April 30, 2012) Baltimore +165 (7pm)
Hammel has an ERA of 1.73 for the Orioles and has allowed 0, 2 , 2 and 1 run in his 4 starts and is 4-0. Baltimore is 14-8 overall and 6-4 on the road. The Orioles are getting offense from Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, Chris Davis and Nolan Reimold. The Yankees start Kuroda who has an ERA of 4.32. NYY has a nice hitting lineup with Jeter, Canu, ARod, Texiera, etc. but there is value with the Orioles on Monday night. GL!
Balt 4 NYY 3
Baltimore +165
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04-29-12 |
New Jersey Devils v. Philadelphia Flyers UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
3-4 |
Loss |
-137 |
14 h 11 m |
Show
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I think we see a 3-2 score that stays under as the 4 meetings reached 3, 5, 10 and 5 goals.
NJ 2 Phil 3
Take under 5.5 and GL.
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