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<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%">34</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">41</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">1</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="20%">-2.08 Units</TD></TR><TR><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=left width="50%">Season To Date (Since April 2006)</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">42</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">61</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="10%">1</TD><TD class=rs_value vAlign=top align=right width="20%">-18.43 Units</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



Oakland +1.64 over NY YANKEES
Over his last three games, covering just 15.1 innings, Randy Johnson has allowed 18 hits, 18 runs, he’s walked 11 and struck out nine. Said Johnson, “ I’m just going through a rough cycle.” Uh, no dude, you’re not. Pro athletes can’t admit when they’re a fraction of what they used to be. Randy Johnson is 42 years old and has close to 3700 major league innings, not including spring training. We don’t care who you are, 42 years old is 42 years old and Randy Johnson is a C+ pitcher now and that’s all there is to it. He didn’t go through a rough cycle in Seattle or Arizona and that’s because he was 29 and 32 years old. Randy Johnson is a frustrated pitcher that can’t blow people away like he used to and if you take big juice against him all year, chances are great you’ll make money. Danny Haren is a rock solid starter and although his numbers aren’t great this season that could change in a heartbeat. Haren throws strikes and he usually goes deep into games. He’s walked just seven batters and struck out 48 in 53 innings of work this year and he’s been especially sharp over his last three outings. Play: Oakland +1.64 (Risking 1.5 units).

Washington +1.52 over ATLANTA
Don’t get too excited by the Braves John Thompson’s 1-2 record and 1.88 ERA in six starts. He’s been the beneficiary of some good fortune in terms of where the opposition is hitting the ball. He’s escaped more than a few jams and it seems that occurs in every game. Fact is, Thompson has been around for nine years and has always given up a ton of hits. He has a career ERA of 4.60 and last year went 4-6 with the Braves with an ERA of 4.47 in 17 starts. He’s very hittable, end of story. Meanwhile, the Nats Tony Armas Jr, is healthy and he’s looking stronger every time he steps on the mound. He two-hit the Reds in Cincinnati in is last start and he also three-hit these same Braves on April 23 in a game he didn’t allow a single run. Armas has contained or shut down Cincinnati, St. Louis, Atlanta, the Mets, Philly and Houston this season and against that bunch, in 35.1 innings he’s allowed just 10 earned runs and allowed three runs or less to all of them. The man can pitch and the price is simply too juicy to pass up on. Play: Washington +1.52 (Risking 1.5 units).
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Colorado +1.34 over HOUSTON
Say hello to the new Colorado Rockies, a team that brings it every game and for the first time in their history are winning with consistency both at home and on the road. Jeff Francis is the straight goods and goes for his third consecutive win here. The left-hander has allowed just three runs and 17 hits in his last four starts with a 1.01 ERA. Andy Pettitte is off to his usual slow start and in fact, has allowed an alarming 62 hits in 47 frames to go along with his 5.66 ERA. It’s also worth noting that the Rockies have not lost to a left-handed starter all season long and taking back +1.30 on Francis and the Rockies here just makes sense. Play: Colorado +1.34 (Risking 1.5 units).
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San Diego –1.20 over CHICAGO
Not customary for us to endorse laying anything in a baseball game but this one looks too good to pass up on. San Diego has won 13 of 14 and if this one is decided by momentum we’re in great shape because the Cubbies have none with 12 losses in their past 13. If the starters decide it we’re also in great shape because Rich Hill has performed miserably in two major league starts, lasting just 10 innings and allowing 10 earned runs and three bombs over that span while walking five. Clay Hensley has a 1.38 road ERA this year and has performed admirably. If this one is decided by the offense, again, we’re in great shape because the Padres are seeing beach balls and the Cubbies are seeing BB’s. If the bullpens decide it, well, we won’t even go into that. Has Dusty Baker ever done anything as a big league manager? The man is always slumped over like a math teacher and hasn’t made a right move in about five years. Can this one go any other way? We think not. Play: San Diego –1.20 (Risking 1.8 units to win 1.5). <o:p></o:p>
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Detroit +1.02 over CLEVELAND
Mike Maroth is 7-3 with a 2.96 ERA in 11 starts versus Cleveland in his career and is undefeated at the Jake, going 5-0 with a 2.63 ERA in six outings. This season, Maroth has allowed four runs or less in all six starts and it doesn’t hurt that the Tigers lead the AL with a 23-13 record and lead the majors with a 15-7 road record. Former Tiger Jason Johnson will get the start for the 17-20 Indians. Johnson comes in with a 5.82 ERA. In is last four starts, Johnson is 0-2 with a 9.95 ERA and was smoked by the Royals in his last start. Detroit is playing great, the Indians are laboring big time and any tag here has to be considered a gift. Play: Detroit +1.02 (Risking 1.5 units).
 

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