<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width=500 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=left width="50%">Yesterday</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">0</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">3</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">0</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="20%">-4.50 Units</TD></TR><TR><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=left width="50%">Last 30 Days</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">37</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">49</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">0</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="20%">-6.15 Units</TD></TR><TR><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=left width="50%">Season To Date (Since April 2005)</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">43</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">61</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">0</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="20%">-13.53 Units</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Minnesota +1.23 over BALTIMORE <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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Despite their winning ways, we’re still not convinced that this Oriole team is as good as advertised. Yeah, they’re 21-10 and yeah, they beat the Twins last night, however, for the sixth time in the teams last seven games, they struggled at the plate. Brad Radke will keep hitters honest all night long and while we’re not big fans of his, he’ll usually give the Twins a chance to win. He throws strikes and does not get rattled. Eric Bedard will go for the Birds. Bedard is off to a great start with a 3-1 record and a 2.50 ERA. Thing is, the Twinkies are 8-3 against lefties, they’re loaded offensively and surely have a good chance to win here. Trust us, the Orioles are not that good. Play: Minnesota +1.23 (Risking 1.5 units).
Detroit +1.12 over TEXAS<o></o>
This one really doesn’t need much thought. Chan Ho Park’s chances of getting knocked around are extremely high and one thing you can count on is the Tigers scoring some runs here. If the Rangers happen to score more, so be it. All we know for sure is that we’re getting a big edge in the pitching department with Jason Johnson and his 1.77 road ERA. The light hitting A’s smacked around Park for the second time this year and when you can’t retire Oakland batters chances are slim you’ll have success against Tiger hitters. Anyway, Chan Ho Park is brutal and the Rangers aren’t playing so hot while the Tigers continue to play well. Absolutely no edge for the Rangers here. Play: Detroit +1.12 (Risking 1.5 units). <o></o>
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Washington +1.25 over ARIZONA<o></o>
Tony Armas Jr. has been injury prone his whole career and if this guy can ever stay healthy he has the potential to be a serious factor. He’ll make his season debut after suffering a groin injury in the spring and the Nationals have got to be thrilled to have him back. In 565 major league innings, Armas has struck out 445 batters and the opposition has hit just .241 against him. He throws a heavy sinking fastball around 90 MPH, mixing in a good slider, curve and change. The man can pitch, make no mistake about that and playing on the Nationals, as a pup, you just get the feeling that your chances of winning are good. This is a tough team to beat and they’ll face Shawn Estes here, a guy that is very beatable indeed. Estes will almost always give the opposition opportunities to score and the Nationals have proven to be a very opportunistic bunch. We’re certainly not going with the worst of it here. Play: Washington +1.25 (Risking 1.5 units).
Adding:
Pittsburgh +1.08
Cleveland +1.00
Minnesota +1.23 over BALTIMORE <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
fficeffice" /><o></o>Despite their winning ways, we’re still not convinced that this Oriole team is as good as advertised. Yeah, they’re 21-10 and yeah, they beat the Twins last night, however, for the sixth time in the teams last seven games, they struggled at the plate. Brad Radke will keep hitters honest all night long and while we’re not big fans of his, he’ll usually give the Twins a chance to win. He throws strikes and does not get rattled. Eric Bedard will go for the Birds. Bedard is off to a great start with a 3-1 record and a 2.50 ERA. Thing is, the Twinkies are 8-3 against lefties, they’re loaded offensively and surely have a good chance to win here. Trust us, the Orioles are not that good. Play: Minnesota +1.23 (Risking 1.5 units).
Detroit +1.12 over TEXAS<o
></o>This one really doesn’t need much thought. Chan Ho Park’s chances of getting knocked around are extremely high and one thing you can count on is the Tigers scoring some runs here. If the Rangers happen to score more, so be it. All we know for sure is that we’re getting a big edge in the pitching department with Jason Johnson and his 1.77 road ERA. The light hitting A’s smacked around Park for the second time this year and when you can’t retire Oakland batters chances are slim you’ll have success against Tiger hitters. Anyway, Chan Ho Park is brutal and the Rangers aren’t playing so hot while the Tigers continue to play well. Absolutely no edge for the Rangers here. Play: Detroit +1.12 (Risking 1.5 units). <o
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></o>Washington +1.25 over ARIZONA<o
></o>Tony Armas Jr. has been injury prone his whole career and if this guy can ever stay healthy he has the potential to be a serious factor. He’ll make his season debut after suffering a groin injury in the spring and the Nationals have got to be thrilled to have him back. In 565 major league innings, Armas has struck out 445 batters and the opposition has hit just .241 against him. He throws a heavy sinking fastball around 90 MPH, mixing in a good slider, curve and change. The man can pitch, make no mistake about that and playing on the Nationals, as a pup, you just get the feeling that your chances of winning are good. This is a tough team to beat and they’ll face Shawn Estes here, a guy that is very beatable indeed. Estes will almost always give the opposition opportunities to score and the Nationals have proven to be a very opportunistic bunch. We’re certainly not going with the worst of it here. Play: Washington +1.25 (Risking 1.5 units).
Adding:
Pittsburgh +1.08
Cleveland +1.00
