Spreadsheet News and Notes:
Service Play Spreadsheet Notes
Mixed results for the services ranked at the top of the primary spreadsheet. Larry Ness and B. Lang (his 15* to 20* rated plays) both went 0~1 last night. But Big Al and Wunderdog both went 1~0. The rest of the services in the top group were inactive as far as our tracking goes. Big Al just keeps on plugging along, going 6~2 (75%) over the last 8 plays with only one losing night in over a week. His season winning percentage is now 76%.
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Warning: Larry Ness is in a serious slump. He has went 0~1 three nights in a row and he is just 2~5 (29%) over his last seven plays. Give him a rest and then be ready to jump back on the bandwagon when he heats back up again.
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Here are the top services listed on the primary spreadsheet:
Power Play………………8~1……89%
Cannon (15~20*)………..9~2……82%<o></o>
Big Al…………………...13~4..….76%<o></o>
B. Coleman……………..25~11.…69%
Wunderdog…………..…11~5…...69%
Larry Ness……………..18~9…....67%
B. Lang (15~20*)………..8~4…….67%
Note: Power Play of the Day has been inactive (unable to be tracked on the spreadsheet) for an entire week now. But keep an eye out for their plays when we see them again. They appear to be a pretty solid service. I have seen some of Power Play’s NBA plays in Bookie Buster’s service play threads, but I have not paid attention to how those are actually doing.
Service FADE Spreadsheet Notes
Only Gator (the Gator Report) was active last night among the very top group on the FADES spreadsheet. And Gator, one of the more consistent fades, stayed true with yet another 0~1 night. Gator is now 1~6 (14%) over the last seven plays. FADE CITY!
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Here are the top services on the FADES spreadsheet:
Stu Feiner (200*).…….3~10…..23%
Gator…………….……4~12.….25%<o></o>
Larry Ness (Free)…….3~8....…27%<o></o>
MTI……………………4~8……33%
I will repost Bookie Buster’s service plays later today when I see his post in the NBA Forum.
Service Play Spreadsheet Notes
Mixed results for the services ranked at the top of the primary spreadsheet. Larry Ness and B. Lang (his 15* to 20* rated plays) both went 0~1 last night. But Big Al and Wunderdog both went 1~0. The rest of the services in the top group were inactive as far as our tracking goes. Big Al just keeps on plugging along, going 6~2 (75%) over the last 8 plays with only one losing night in over a week. His season winning percentage is now 76%.
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Power Play………………8~1……89%
Cannon (15~20*)………..9~2……82%<o
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></o>B. Coleman……………..25~11.…69%
Wunderdog…………..…11~5…...69%
Larry Ness……………..18~9…....67%
B. Lang (15~20*)………..8~4…….67%
Note: Power Play of the Day has been inactive (unable to be tracked on the spreadsheet) for an entire week now. But keep an eye out for their plays when we see them again. They appear to be a pretty solid service. I have seen some of Power Play’s NBA plays in Bookie Buster’s service play threads, but I have not paid attention to how those are actually doing.
Service FADE Spreadsheet Notes
Only Gator (the Gator Report) was active last night among the very top group on the FADES spreadsheet. And Gator, one of the more consistent fades, stayed true with yet another 0~1 night. Gator is now 1~6 (14%) over the last seven plays. FADE CITY!
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Stu Feiner (200*).…….3~10…..23%
Gator…………….……4~12.….25%<o
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></o>MTI……………………4~8……33%
I will repost Bookie Buster’s service plays later today when I see his post in the NBA Forum.
COUPLE SERVICES UP AT THAT FREE PICKS SITE ALREADY INCLUDING THAT RED HOT KIKI SPORTS..LOL
Handicapper Record Sport Line
Hot-Locks 12 - 2 (44.35) MLB Los Angeles Dodgers +107
Point Shaver 12 - 2 (43.25) NHL Anaheim Ducks -210
Kiki Sports 6 - 0 (30.20) MLB San Francisco Giants -118
Keith Martin 9 - 5 (20.35) MLB Baltimore Orioles +147
Burz 6 - 2 (16.70) NHL Buffalo Sabres -181
PicksMaker 8 - 3 (15.78) MLB New York Mets -1.5 (-115)
Prodigy Picks 8 - 4 (12.25) MLB St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+198)
KS Sports 8 - 5 (9.95) MLB Oakland Athletics -142
Stat 6 - 4 (5.06) MLB Cleveland Indians -152
Brandon Banks 5 - 5 (3.88) MLB Under 9 (-113)
Fast Eddie Spor 5 - 6 (2.70) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks +108
The Prophet 5 - 5 (0.74) NBA Golden State Warriors +4 (-107)
Mensapicks 6 - 7 (-6.60) NHL Buffalo Sabres ~vs~ New York Rangers
Over 5.5 (-129)
BigDonsWCH.com 6 - 6 (-9.40) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-153)
Handicapper Record Sport Line
Hot-Locks 12 - 2 (44.35) MLB Los Angeles Dodgers +107
Point Shaver 12 - 2 (43.25) NHL Anaheim Ducks -210
Kiki Sports 6 - 0 (30.20) MLB San Francisco Giants -118
Keith Martin 9 - 5 (20.35) MLB Baltimore Orioles +147
Burz 6 - 2 (16.70) NHL Buffalo Sabres -181
PicksMaker 8 - 3 (15.78) MLB New York Mets -1.5 (-115)
Prodigy Picks 8 - 4 (12.25) MLB St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+198)
KS Sports 8 - 5 (9.95) MLB Oakland Athletics -142
Stat 6 - 4 (5.06) MLB Cleveland Indians -152
Brandon Banks 5 - 5 (3.88) MLB Under 9 (-113)
Fast Eddie Spor 5 - 6 (2.70) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks +108
The Prophet 5 - 5 (0.74) NBA Golden State Warriors +4 (-107)
Mensapicks 6 - 7 (-6.60) NHL Buffalo Sabres ~vs~ New York Rangers
Over 5.5 (-129)
BigDonsWCH.com 6 - 6 (-9.40) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-153)
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Bob Balfe
Giants -120 over D’Backs (Zito/Davis)
Fast Eddie Sports
10* $200 TOP Plays
Toronto Blue Jays - 120
Arizonia Diamondbacks + 110
Ethan Law (Comp Play)
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Supposed 11-0 RUN last 11 games (Not sure if anyone has or can verify this)
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LAAngels (Santana) vs. CWS (Jose Contreras)
Through an even 20 games this season, the White Sox have just a 4-5 record at U.S. Cellular Field and a 7-4 record on the road. But at least one member of the Chicagos roster believes that Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers was not indicative of any sort of Chicago slump. "We got back late and everyone was tired," said White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson of his team, which returned from Kansas City after 3 a.m. CT on Wednesday, following a long rain delay on Tuesday in Missouri. "It will be a different team today." Thanks Mr. Anderson Im picking up what your putting down! The Sox also get one of their big bats back tonight in right fielder Jermaine Dye. Meanwhile, the Angles come into this contest with a very unimpressive 1-7 road mark (-$590) and are in the postion of a similar tough traveling spot (leaving the friendly confines and traveling almost cross country to take on a team that took 6 of 9 from the Angels in 2006 (+$280). For Chicago, right-hander Jose Contreras will make his fifth start of the season, working on five days' rest, and the partly cloudy skies, and 55-degree temperatures appear to be a nice break for the host squad and an ideal spot for Contreras to get back to his dominating form. In his career, Contreras hold an impressive 3.90 ERA in five career starts against the Angels. His counter part, Ervin Santana has struggled pitching on the road. He's 9-13 with a 6.78 career ERA away from Anaheim! With a reasonable price lets back the motivated home team.
Verdict: LA Angles 3, White Sox 7
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Chuck Franklin
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1500* SF Giants
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Karl Garrrett
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10 DIMES: SF Giants
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Drew Gordon
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100,000* Brewers
100,000* Cubs
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Brandon Lang
10 DIME
Giants - Specify Pitchers - Zito vs Davis
Yankees - Specify Pitchers - Matsuzak vs Pettitte
Indians - Specify Pitchers - Trachsel vs Westbrook
5 DIME
Tigers -1 1/2 Runs - Specify Pitchers - Ortiz vs Robertson
Blue Jays - Specify Pitchers - Tejada vs Towers
Larry Ness
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15* NL Game of the Week
Col Rockies
Big Al McMordie
Royals at Mariners
Prediction: Mariners
Although Seattle climbed to within one game of .500 with a win at Oakland on Thursday - its third victory in a row - most people would have to agree that the Mariners' season has been a big disappointment so far. But nothing cures the slow-start ills like the Royals coming into town for a three-game weekend series. In this battle of relatively unknown lefties, Seattle's Horacio Ramirez will face KC's Jorge De La Rosa. Neither pitcher is familiar with the other team as Ramirez has never faced the Royals and De La Rosa has never faced the Mariners. Ramirez has won his only home start for Seattle back on April 15 while De La Rosa's team has lost his last three road starts (and four out his last five). KC is only batting .236 versus lefties. The Royals also have an abysmal record in Seattle having lost 10 of their last 13 games. Between them, the two teams have 11 players on the DL and 10 of those are pitchers. KC is in the worst shape with six of its hurlers out of commission right now.
Take Seattle.
Dave Cokin
Marlins at Phillies
Prediction: Phillies
Phillies RHP Freddy Garcia was rusty in his first start, but much better in his second effort. Marlins RHP Anibal Sanchez was not 100 percent during spring training and has not been close to the pitcher he was as a rookie. The Phillies got shut down Thursday, but they're showing signs of life offensively and they may be ready to get well this weekend against the Marlins. Friday's free opinion is on the favored Phils.
Dennis Macklin
Braves at Rockies
Prediction: 'Over'
This one should be fun. Chuck "and Duck" James has 4.22 ERA this year which balloons to 5.87 on the road. In his last start against the Mets, he survived five innings giving up six earned runs on 10 hits. James has a 10.80 ERA at Coors Field based on one start where he also gave up six earned on seven hits. The Rockies Jeff Francis sports 6.46 ERA this year; 7.98 at home. Francis has a 2-1 lifetime record against Braves despite an 8.40 ERA allowing 14 earned on 22 hits and five walks in 15 innings of work. Play the 'over' and don't blink
Executive
NY Yankees -125
Vegas Experts
Yankees are reeling with six straight losses. They moved Andy Pettitte back in the rotation to face the Sox but he has been the victim of Mariano Rivera's blown saves in his last two starts. In addition, Pettitte is 7-15 against the money line in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) and 1-9 against the money line after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) Meanwhile BOSTON is 78-39 against the money line in road games after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals since 1997 while the NY YANKEES are 31-35 against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
Play on: Boston
Gator
70% Situations
Play On MLB home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 with a starting pitcher who gives up 7 or more hits per start, with a team batting average of .245 or worse on the season (NL). 34-11 since 1997 (75.6%).
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PLAY: Arizona +105
Hondo
Twins
Brewers
Marlins
(This is his first time picking 3 games in a day. Careful….Hondo is reporting a 18~8 run in bases….but we have him tracked at 13~9 for the plays that BB has been able to find.)
Ross Benjamin
Tampa Bay/Oakland Under 8.5
Michael Cannon Money Train
5 DIME
YANKEES (Pettitte)
Take the Yankees for the home win tonight over the Red Sox.
Baseball’s greatest rivalry cranks it back up after the Red Sox swept the Yankees in Boston last weekend. It will be a different story tonight in the Bronx. Andy Pettitte knows exactly how to pitch in big games like this and he’s going to turn in another good performance tonight. The New York southpaw is 13-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 22 career games against Boston.
You can bet the Yankee bats will be geared up for another go at Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka. They touched him for six earned runs in their first look at him last week, but Dice-K got the win when the Sox rallied against the Yankees’ bullpen.
With the Yankees coming off a shutout loss last night against A.J. Burnett and the Blue Jays, I expect them to bounce back tonight with enough offensive support to get Pettitte the win.
Take the Yankees at home as a small chalk for the win.
INDIANS (Trachsel and Westbrook listed)
ake the Tribe at home tonight for the win over the Orioles.
I’ve never been a big believer in Steve Trachsel and I think the Indians are a gift at this price. Trachsel is 2-3 with a 7.01 ERA in five career games against the Tribe and I can see him getting pounded tonight.
Jake Westbrook started the season off slowly for Cleveland, but he showed signs of turning it around in his last start in a no-decision against at Tampa Bay. He pitched seven innings, allowing only four hits and three earned runs in the Indians 6-4 win.
I’m looking for another strong start tonight by Westbrook, but one in which he’ll get the win.
Take the Tribe as the home chalk for the win.
GIANTS (Zito)
Take the Giants as a small road chalk tonight behind Barry Zito.
The former Oakland southpaw already has one win over Arizona this year, pitching 7 1-3 innings of scoreless ball in a 1-0 Giants victory on Saturday. Barry Bonds has also been on a tear recently as he continues his pursuit of Hank Aaron’s record. Bonds has seven homeruns on the season and hasn’t showed any signs of his cranky knee injury that hampered him all last year.
The Giants have won seven straight games, averaging over four runs per game while their starters have compiled an ERA under 2.00. Arizona has lost eight of their last 11, averaging just over three runs per game.
Take the Giants for the road win behind Zito.
Dave Cokin
(905) FLA Marlins and (906) PHI Phillies
Take (906) PHI Phillies
Freddy Garcia was rusty in his first start, much better in his second effort. Anibal Sanchez was not 100% during spring training and has not been close to the pitcher he was as a rookie. The Phillies got shut down Thursday, but they're showing signs of life offensively and they may be ready to get well this weekend against the Marlins.
Jim Feist
(923) TEX Rangers and (924) TOR Blue Jays
Take (923) TEX Rangers
I'm not convinced Toronto righty Josh Towers has turned any kind of corner. He has shown some improvement, but that was against the light-hitting Tigers. Towers was still 2-10 last season with an ERA over 8! And at age 31, he's not entering his prime years. Texas starter Robinson Tejeda (2-1) has tremendous upside at age 25, with a 3.55 ERA in 25 innings. It also helps that Toronto has never seen him. The Blue Jays are banged up with several key injuries, like Troy Glaus and BJ Ryan, providing the visitors with excellent wagering value.
Play the Rangers
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MLB Atlanta vs. Colorado
Take Over
This one should be fun. Chuck \"and Duck\" James has 4.22 ERA this year which balloons to 5.87 on the road. In his his last start against the Mets he survived five giving up six earned on 10 hits. James has LT 10.80 ERA based on one start here at Coors where he also gave up six earned on seven hits. The Rockies Jeff Francis sports 6.46 ERA TY, 7.98 at home. Francis has 2-1 LT record against Braves despite 8.20 ERA allowing 12 earned on 16 hits and 8 walks in 15+ innings work. Play the over and don\'t blink.
Dennis Macklin (Free Pick)
San Francisco vs. Arizona
Take Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona w/Davis over san Francisco w/Zito Diamonbacks play host to Barry Zito and the Giants knowing Zito has lost 14 of his last 19 team starts in April. With that we'll stay at home with Doug Davis and Arizona here tonight.
Marc Lawrence (Free Pick)
Atlanta vs. Colorado
Take Colorado Rockies
The Rockies offense got a jolt of confidence against the Mets in their last games as they pounded out 20 hits and scored 11 runs, the same amount of runs that they scored in their previous six games combined. Colorado is hitting .284 at home where it is playing .500 baseball so far on the season. The Braves might still be stung from that 9th inning meltdown against the Marlins where they blew a 3-0 lead by allowing all four runs in the final inning. Colorado has won seven on the last nine meetings in this series at Coors Field. This game has two pitchers coming off horrendous efforts last time out and the key is finding the one that recovers. Last season, Jeff Francis never lost more than two consecutive games and he finds himself trying not to again after getting pounded by the Padres and Giants in his last two starts. The good news is that there is nothing wrong with Francis, only his location of pitches. During the second of two regular bullpen sessions between starts, Francis paid particular attention to fastball command Chuck James had his worst effort of the season last time out as he allowed six runs on 10 hits including three home runs in 5.1 innings at New York. His location and control of his changeup let him down and that is what makes him tick. Heading to Colorado might not solve his problems however as this will be his second starts there. He posted a 3.61 ERA on the road last season but his worst start came here where he allowed six runs in just five innings. Take that start out and his road ERA dips to 2.93. The Rockies fall into a very simple yet very effective situation. Play on any team that is coming off a game where it had 17 or more hits while starting a pitcher that has an ERA of 7.50 or worse over his last three starts. This situation is 49-26 against the moneyline (65.3 percent) over the last five seasons with the average run differential being +1.2 rpg in those 75 games. Over the last two seasons, Francis is 8-0 against the money line in home games against National League teams averaging 4.8 or more rpg. Play Colorado Rockies 1 Unit
Matt ***** (Free Pick)
Kansas City vs. Seattle
Take Seattle Mariners
At 10:05pm our complimentary selection is on the Seattle Mariners over the Kansas City Royals. Although Seattle climbed to within 1 game of .500 with a win at Oakland on Thursday, its third victory in a row, most people would have to agree that its season has been a big disapointment so far. But nothing cures those slow start ills like the Royals coming into town for a 3-game weekend series. In this battle of relatively unknown lefties, Seattle's Horacio Ramirez will face KC's Jorge De La Rosa. Neither pitcher is familiar with the other team as Ramirez has never faced the Royals, and likewise for De La Rosa and the Mariners. But Ramirez has won his only home start for Seattle back on April 15 while De La Rosa's team has lost his last 3 road starts (and 4 out his last 5). KC is only batting .236 vs. lefties and has lost 3 of its last 13 games on grass. The Royals also have an abysmal record in Seattle, having lost 10 of their last 13 games. Between them, the two teams have 11 players on the DL and 10 of those are pitchers. KC is in the worst shape, having 6 of its hurlers out of commission right now. Take Seattle.
Benjamin Lee Eckstein
(Eckstein reports a 12~6 record for the season….which I do believe since we have tracked at 6~2 so far on the plays BB has been able to obtain.)
Pirates
Ross Benjamin
Tampa Bay/Oakland Under 8.5
Cappers Access
Yankees Red Sox 125
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Pick: Red Sox
Scott Spreitezer
MLB BAILOUT GOW 3-0
Scott's cashed all three MLB Bailout GOWs this season. He passed on the bases last night, (cashing his NBA 1st Rd. GOY), but returns to the diamond in winning style with his MLB BAILOUT GAME OF THE WEEK! Grab the Absolute Diamond Crusher as Scott looks to extend to a perfect 4-0!
Oakland A's -145
Ben Burns Personal Favorite
MLB Money Line
PIT (-165) vs 903 CIN
Analysis: I'm laying the price with PITTSBURGH. The Pirates are quietly playing very well. Yesterday's 5-3 victory completed their second three game sweep of the Astros this season. It also brought them to 4-0 their last four games and back to 500 for the season. Conversely, the Reds lost again yesterday and are now 2-6 their last eight games. The Pirates figure to have a significant advantage on the mound today as Snell has been superb. In fact, he hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in a start all season! He pitched six complete innings in his first start and has gone seven complete innings in each of his three starts since then. During that 27 inning span, he's only allowed 18 hits and just six earned runs while recording 24 K's to nine walks. That gives him a stellar 2.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. The four starts came against quality teams too as Snell has faced the Cardinals (twice), the Dodgers and the Astros. Milton comes off a quality start of his own. However, he still lost and is now 0-3 in his three starts. Milton's 4.32 ERA and 1.320 WHIP aren't horrible (at least not compared to his 5.19 ERA in 2006 or his 6.47 ERA in 2005!) but they certainly aren't comparable to the Snell's stats thus far. Its also worth mentioning that Milton has always had problems with the Pirates. In fact, a 6-3 loss to the Pirates on 4/8 dropped Milton to 1-5 with a 7.27 ERA (1.635 WHIP) vs. Pittsburgh for his career. Should Milton struggle again, its worth noting that the Cincinnati bullpen has a poor 1.789 WHIP on the road so far this season. Look for Snell to outpitch Milton as the "red hot" Pirates continue their recent strong play
Ben Burns' Best Bet
Yesterday's outright winner on the Lakers (part of a 4-0 SWEEP) brought Ben Burns to a SWEET 8-1 his last nine "Best Bet" releases. If you've been enjoying that 89% RUN you'll LOVE today's "Best Bet." It’s a game destined to result in a "Pitchers Duel." Yesterday's MLB total (Twins "under") resulted in a 1-0 final. Next!
UNDER in Yanks/Red Sox game
Chuck Franklin
1500* SF Giants (ZITO)
Chris Jordan
500* Cardinals (Marquis and Reyes)
100* Mets -1-1/2 RUNS (Perez and Chico)
100* Athletics (Shields and Gaudin)
Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (17-3 w/15* GOW plays in MLB '07!)
My 15* play is on the Col Rockies at 9:05 ET.
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The Braves were last in action on Wednesday, blowing a three-run 9th-inning lead in Florida. The Atlanta bullpen, which blew 29 saves in '06 (2nd-most in MLB!), is again struggling and will likely be called on tonight, with Chuck James on the mound. James has not lasted more than six innings in any of his starts this year, allowing 15 hits and nine ERs in his last two (10.1 innings), for an ERA of 7.84. He'll face the Rockies tonight at Coors Field, where the Braves have lost SEVEN of their last 10. Colorado starter Jeff Francis has been hit hard in his last two starts (both at home), allowing 22 hits and 13 ERs in 11 innings (10.64 ERA). However, let's remember he's been a good home pitcher these last two seasons, with the Rockies going 20-10 in his home starts in '05 and '06. Both of tonight's starters are lefties, giving the Rockies an edge. The Braves were 18-23 vs lefties LY, while the Rockies were 17-12 against southpaws, including 10-6 in Coors Field, where they averaged 6.7 RPG. 15* NL Game of the Week on the Col Rockies
Bobby Maxwell
100-Unit AL Rivalry Release
YANKEES (play only with Pettitte as listed pitcher for New York)
Yankees come into this series still reeling from the three-game sweep in Boston over the weekend that sent them into a five-game tailspin. But this is where they start to get some revenge on the rival Red Sox. Boston is sending Diasuke Matsuzaka to the mound (2-2, 4.00 ERA). He gave up six runs on eight hits in seven innings to the Yankees on Sunday in Boston's 7-6 win.
The New York crowd is going to be geared up for Matsuzaka and will be all over him, especially after he plunked Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez the first time he faced them.
Look for the Yankee bats to really come alive in this one and knock the young pitcher out of the box early. This could end up to be one of those 9-5 games where you see a lot of homers.
Play the Yankees in this one as they get it going early and often against Matsuzaka.
100-Unit NL Rivalry Release
CARDINALS (play only with Reyes as listed pitcher for St. Louis)
These two teams match up again after meeting for three games in Chicago over the weekend. And this will be the second matchup in less than a week between today's starting pitchers. We're going with the Cardinals in this one with Anthony Reyes (0-3, 5.62 ERA) on the hill against Chicago's Jason Marquis (2-1, 1.88 ERA).
Reyes didn't pitch horribly back on Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits in six innings, but got outpitched by Marquis who shut out the Cards through seven innings and the Cubs won 6-0.
But this St. Louis offense isn't going to be shut down all season at home. They put five runs on the board Wednesday in a 5-2 win over the Reds and should get it going on the home field.
In late August last season the Cubs got swept by the Cardinals in St. Louis and the Cards just took two of three in Chicago over the weekend. The Cubs have lost four of the last six and all those were at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are just 7-18 overall in their last 25 games on the road.
Let's play the Cardinals offense to bang out some runs and win this one.
Karl Garrett
10 DIMER
SF Giants (Zito)
I can't go against the Giants right now, as they are playing some of the best baseball in the big leagues right now! San Francisco just swept Arizona in San Francisco last week, including a nice effort from southpaw Barry Zito who worked into the 7th while allowing no earned runs for his second straight win.
The Giants have had Doug Davis' number, as he is 0-1 over his last 3 starts against San Francisco, allowing 12 runs in 17 innings of work. The Diamondbacks are back above .500 with last night's win over San Diego, but the Giants will send them back to the .500 mark with the win tonight.
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10 DIMER
Boston Red Sox (Matsuzaka)
I want no parts of this dreadful Yankees team tonight, as Boston started New York's current 6-game skid with a 3-game sweep last weekend at Fenway. In those games, the Yankees bullpen blew leads in ALL 3!!!!
Not much has changed, as Andy Pettitte has been solid, but you know he won't pitch all 9, and that pinstripe bullpen is a mess right now. Have to take the plus-money with Dice-K, as he should have a better start tonight than he did last week when he picked up the win but allowed 6 runs in 7 innings.
Boston hands the Yanks loss #7 in a row!
Gold Key Games
3 Units (Bonus Play): Pittsburgh Pirates -150
Silver Key (Bonus Play):Seattle mariners -130
SCOTTSPICKS (Bonus Plays)
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Tampa Bay D-Rays +150
The Locksmith (Underground Handicapping Legend)
(0-3 yesterday. FYI: 5 units is big for him.)
3.5u NYY
2.5u Seattle
5u NJ Nets
FPBE Free Picks
Marc Lawrence - AZ +113 MLB
Matty O'Shea - NYY -135 MLB
Ethan Law - CHW -120 MLB
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Giants -120 over D’Backs (Zito/Davis)
Fast Eddie Sports
10* $200 TOP Plays
Toronto Blue Jays - 120
Arizonia Diamondbacks + 110
Ethan Law (Comp Play)
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Through an even 20 games this season, the White Sox have just a 4-5 record at U.S. Cellular Field and a 7-4 record on the road. But at least one member of the Chicagos roster believes that Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers was not indicative of any sort of Chicago slump. "We got back late and everyone was tired," said White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson of his team, which returned from Kansas City after 3 a.m. CT on Wednesday, following a long rain delay on Tuesday in Missouri. "It will be a different team today." Thanks Mr. Anderson Im picking up what your putting down! The Sox also get one of their big bats back tonight in right fielder Jermaine Dye. Meanwhile, the Angles come into this contest with a very unimpressive 1-7 road mark (-$590) and are in the postion of a similar tough traveling spot (leaving the friendly confines and traveling almost cross country to take on a team that took 6 of 9 from the Angels in 2006 (+$280). For Chicago, right-hander Jose Contreras will make his fifth start of the season, working on five days' rest, and the partly cloudy skies, and 55-degree temperatures appear to be a nice break for the host squad and an ideal spot for Contreras to get back to his dominating form. In his career, Contreras hold an impressive 3.90 ERA in five career starts against the Angels. His counter part, Ervin Santana has struggled pitching on the road. He's 9-13 with a 6.78 career ERA away from Anaheim! With a reasonable price lets back the motivated home team.
Verdict: LA Angles 3, White Sox 7
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100,000* Cubs
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10 DIME
Giants - Specify Pitchers - Zito vs Davis
Yankees - Specify Pitchers - Matsuzak vs Pettitte
Indians - Specify Pitchers - Trachsel vs Westbrook
5 DIME
Tigers -1 1/2 Runs - Specify Pitchers - Ortiz vs Robertson
Blue Jays - Specify Pitchers - Tejada vs Towers
Larry Ness
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Col Rockies
Big Al McMordie
Royals at Mariners
Prediction: Mariners
Although Seattle climbed to within one game of .500 with a win at Oakland on Thursday - its third victory in a row - most people would have to agree that the Mariners' season has been a big disappointment so far. But nothing cures the slow-start ills like the Royals coming into town for a three-game weekend series. In this battle of relatively unknown lefties, Seattle's Horacio Ramirez will face KC's Jorge De La Rosa. Neither pitcher is familiar with the other team as Ramirez has never faced the Royals and De La Rosa has never faced the Mariners. Ramirez has won his only home start for Seattle back on April 15 while De La Rosa's team has lost his last three road starts (and four out his last five). KC is only batting .236 versus lefties. The Royals also have an abysmal record in Seattle having lost 10 of their last 13 games. Between them, the two teams have 11 players on the DL and 10 of those are pitchers. KC is in the worst shape with six of its hurlers out of commission right now.
Take Seattle.
Dave Cokin
Marlins at Phillies
Prediction: Phillies
Phillies RHP Freddy Garcia was rusty in his first start, but much better in his second effort. Marlins RHP Anibal Sanchez was not 100 percent during spring training and has not been close to the pitcher he was as a rookie. The Phillies got shut down Thursday, but they're showing signs of life offensively and they may be ready to get well this weekend against the Marlins. Friday's free opinion is on the favored Phils.
Dennis Macklin
Braves at Rockies
Prediction: 'Over'
This one should be fun. Chuck "and Duck" James has 4.22 ERA this year which balloons to 5.87 on the road. In his last start against the Mets, he survived five innings giving up six earned runs on 10 hits. James has a 10.80 ERA at Coors Field based on one start where he also gave up six earned on seven hits. The Rockies Jeff Francis sports 6.46 ERA this year; 7.98 at home. Francis has a 2-1 lifetime record against Braves despite an 8.40 ERA allowing 14 earned on 22 hits and five walks in 15 innings of work. Play the 'over' and don't blink
Executive
NY Yankees -125
Vegas Experts
Yankees are reeling with six straight losses. They moved Andy Pettitte back in the rotation to face the Sox but he has been the victim of Mariano Rivera's blown saves in his last two starts. In addition, Pettitte is 7-15 against the money line in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) and 1-9 against the money line after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) Meanwhile BOSTON is 78-39 against the money line in road games after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals since 1997 while the NY YANKEES are 31-35 against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
Play on: Boston
Gator
70% Situations
Play On MLB home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 with a starting pitcher who gives up 7 or more hits per start, with a team batting average of .245 or worse on the season (NL). 34-11 since 1997 (75.6%).
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Hondo
Twins
Brewers
Marlins
(This is his first time picking 3 games in a day. Careful….Hondo is reporting a 18~8 run in bases….but we have him tracked at 13~9 for the plays that BB has been able to find.)
Ross Benjamin
Tampa Bay/Oakland Under 8.5
Michael Cannon Money Train
5 DIME
YANKEES (Pettitte)
Take the Yankees for the home win tonight over the Red Sox.
Baseball’s greatest rivalry cranks it back up after the Red Sox swept the Yankees in Boston last weekend. It will be a different story tonight in the Bronx. Andy Pettitte knows exactly how to pitch in big games like this and he’s going to turn in another good performance tonight. The New York southpaw is 13-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 22 career games against Boston.
You can bet the Yankee bats will be geared up for another go at Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka. They touched him for six earned runs in their first look at him last week, but Dice-K got the win when the Sox rallied against the Yankees’ bullpen.
With the Yankees coming off a shutout loss last night against A.J. Burnett and the Blue Jays, I expect them to bounce back tonight with enough offensive support to get Pettitte the win.
Take the Yankees at home as a small chalk for the win.
INDIANS (Trachsel and Westbrook listed)
ake the Tribe at home tonight for the win over the Orioles.
I’ve never been a big believer in Steve Trachsel and I think the Indians are a gift at this price. Trachsel is 2-3 with a 7.01 ERA in five career games against the Tribe and I can see him getting pounded tonight.
Jake Westbrook started the season off slowly for Cleveland, but he showed signs of turning it around in his last start in a no-decision against at Tampa Bay. He pitched seven innings, allowing only four hits and three earned runs in the Indians 6-4 win.
I’m looking for another strong start tonight by Westbrook, but one in which he’ll get the win.
Take the Tribe as the home chalk for the win.
GIANTS (Zito)
Take the Giants as a small road chalk tonight behind Barry Zito.
The former Oakland southpaw already has one win over Arizona this year, pitching 7 1-3 innings of scoreless ball in a 1-0 Giants victory on Saturday. Barry Bonds has also been on a tear recently as he continues his pursuit of Hank Aaron’s record. Bonds has seven homeruns on the season and hasn’t showed any signs of his cranky knee injury that hampered him all last year.
The Giants have won seven straight games, averaging over four runs per game while their starters have compiled an ERA under 2.00. Arizona has lost eight of their last 11, averaging just over three runs per game.
Take the Giants for the road win behind Zito.
Dave Cokin
(905) FLA Marlins and (906) PHI Phillies
Take (906) PHI Phillies
Freddy Garcia was rusty in his first start, much better in his second effort. Anibal Sanchez was not 100% during spring training and has not been close to the pitcher he was as a rookie. The Phillies got shut down Thursday, but they're showing signs of life offensively and they may be ready to get well this weekend against the Marlins.
Jim Feist
(923) TEX Rangers and (924) TOR Blue Jays
Take (923) TEX Rangers
I'm not convinced Toronto righty Josh Towers has turned any kind of corner. He has shown some improvement, but that was against the light-hitting Tigers. Towers was still 2-10 last season with an ERA over 8! And at age 31, he's not entering his prime years. Texas starter Robinson Tejeda (2-1) has tremendous upside at age 25, with a 3.55 ERA in 25 innings. It also helps that Toronto has never seen him. The Blue Jays are banged up with several key injuries, like Troy Glaus and BJ Ryan, providing the visitors with excellent wagering value.
Play the Rangers
FREE PICKS
MLB Atlanta vs. Colorado
Take Over
This one should be fun. Chuck \"and Duck\" James has 4.22 ERA this year which balloons to 5.87 on the road. In his his last start against the Mets he survived five giving up six earned on 10 hits. James has LT 10.80 ERA based on one start here at Coors where he also gave up six earned on seven hits. The Rockies Jeff Francis sports 6.46 ERA TY, 7.98 at home. Francis has 2-1 LT record against Braves despite 8.20 ERA allowing 12 earned on 16 hits and 8 walks in 15+ innings work. Play the over and don\'t blink.
Dennis Macklin (Free Pick)
San Francisco vs. Arizona
Take Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona w/Davis over san Francisco w/Zito Diamonbacks play host to Barry Zito and the Giants knowing Zito has lost 14 of his last 19 team starts in April. With that we'll stay at home with Doug Davis and Arizona here tonight.
Marc Lawrence (Free Pick)
Atlanta vs. Colorado
Take Colorado Rockies
The Rockies offense got a jolt of confidence against the Mets in their last games as they pounded out 20 hits and scored 11 runs, the same amount of runs that they scored in their previous six games combined. Colorado is hitting .284 at home where it is playing .500 baseball so far on the season. The Braves might still be stung from that 9th inning meltdown against the Marlins where they blew a 3-0 lead by allowing all four runs in the final inning. Colorado has won seven on the last nine meetings in this series at Coors Field. This game has two pitchers coming off horrendous efforts last time out and the key is finding the one that recovers. Last season, Jeff Francis never lost more than two consecutive games and he finds himself trying not to again after getting pounded by the Padres and Giants in his last two starts. The good news is that there is nothing wrong with Francis, only his location of pitches. During the second of two regular bullpen sessions between starts, Francis paid particular attention to fastball command Chuck James had his worst effort of the season last time out as he allowed six runs on 10 hits including three home runs in 5.1 innings at New York. His location and control of his changeup let him down and that is what makes him tick. Heading to Colorado might not solve his problems however as this will be his second starts there. He posted a 3.61 ERA on the road last season but his worst start came here where he allowed six runs in just five innings. Take that start out and his road ERA dips to 2.93. The Rockies fall into a very simple yet very effective situation. Play on any team that is coming off a game where it had 17 or more hits while starting a pitcher that has an ERA of 7.50 or worse over his last three starts. This situation is 49-26 against the moneyline (65.3 percent) over the last five seasons with the average run differential being +1.2 rpg in those 75 games. Over the last two seasons, Francis is 8-0 against the money line in home games against National League teams averaging 4.8 or more rpg. Play Colorado Rockies 1 Unit
Matt ***** (Free Pick)
Kansas City vs. Seattle
Take Seattle Mariners
At 10:05pm our complimentary selection is on the Seattle Mariners over the Kansas City Royals. Although Seattle climbed to within 1 game of .500 with a win at Oakland on Thursday, its third victory in a row, most people would have to agree that its season has been a big disapointment so far. But nothing cures those slow start ills like the Royals coming into town for a 3-game weekend series. In this battle of relatively unknown lefties, Seattle's Horacio Ramirez will face KC's Jorge De La Rosa. Neither pitcher is familiar with the other team as Ramirez has never faced the Royals, and likewise for De La Rosa and the Mariners. But Ramirez has won his only home start for Seattle back on April 15 while De La Rosa's team has lost his last 3 road starts (and 4 out his last 5). KC is only batting .236 vs. lefties and has lost 3 of its last 13 games on grass. The Royals also have an abysmal record in Seattle, having lost 10 of their last 13 games. Between them, the two teams have 11 players on the DL and 10 of those are pitchers. KC is in the worst shape, having 6 of its hurlers out of commission right now. Take Seattle.
Benjamin Lee Eckstein
(Eckstein reports a 12~6 record for the season….which I do believe since we have tracked at 6~2 so far on the plays BB has been able to obtain.)
Pirates
Ross Benjamin
Tampa Bay/Oakland Under 8.5
Cappers Access
Yankees Red Sox 125
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Scott Spreitezer
MLB BAILOUT GOW 3-0
Scott's cashed all three MLB Bailout GOWs this season. He passed on the bases last night, (cashing his NBA 1st Rd. GOY), but returns to the diamond in winning style with his MLB BAILOUT GAME OF THE WEEK! Grab the Absolute Diamond Crusher as Scott looks to extend to a perfect 4-0!
Oakland A's -145
Ben Burns Personal Favorite
MLB Money Line
PIT (-165) vs 903 CIN
Analysis: I'm laying the price with PITTSBURGH. The Pirates are quietly playing very well. Yesterday's 5-3 victory completed their second three game sweep of the Astros this season. It also brought them to 4-0 their last four games and back to 500 for the season. Conversely, the Reds lost again yesterday and are now 2-6 their last eight games. The Pirates figure to have a significant advantage on the mound today as Snell has been superb. In fact, he hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in a start all season! He pitched six complete innings in his first start and has gone seven complete innings in each of his three starts since then. During that 27 inning span, he's only allowed 18 hits and just six earned runs while recording 24 K's to nine walks. That gives him a stellar 2.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP. The four starts came against quality teams too as Snell has faced the Cardinals (twice), the Dodgers and the Astros. Milton comes off a quality start of his own. However, he still lost and is now 0-3 in his three starts. Milton's 4.32 ERA and 1.320 WHIP aren't horrible (at least not compared to his 5.19 ERA in 2006 or his 6.47 ERA in 2005!) but they certainly aren't comparable to the Snell's stats thus far. Its also worth mentioning that Milton has always had problems with the Pirates. In fact, a 6-3 loss to the Pirates on 4/8 dropped Milton to 1-5 with a 7.27 ERA (1.635 WHIP) vs. Pittsburgh for his career. Should Milton struggle again, its worth noting that the Cincinnati bullpen has a poor 1.789 WHIP on the road so far this season. Look for Snell to outpitch Milton as the "red hot" Pirates continue their recent strong play
Ben Burns' Best Bet
Yesterday's outright winner on the Lakers (part of a 4-0 SWEEP) brought Ben Burns to a SWEET 8-1 his last nine "Best Bet" releases. If you've been enjoying that 89% RUN you'll LOVE today's "Best Bet." It’s a game destined to result in a "Pitchers Duel." Yesterday's MLB total (Twins "under") resulted in a 1-0 final. Next!
UNDER in Yanks/Red Sox game
Chuck Franklin
1500* SF Giants (ZITO)
Chris Jordan
500* Cardinals (Marquis and Reyes)
100* Mets -1-1/2 RUNS (Perez and Chico)
100* Athletics (Shields and Gaudin)
Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (17-3 w/15* GOW plays in MLB '07!)
My 15* play is on the Col Rockies at 9:05 ET.
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Bobby Maxwell
100-Unit AL Rivalry Release
YANKEES (play only with Pettitte as listed pitcher for New York)
Yankees come into this series still reeling from the three-game sweep in Boston over the weekend that sent them into a five-game tailspin. But this is where they start to get some revenge on the rival Red Sox. Boston is sending Diasuke Matsuzaka to the mound (2-2, 4.00 ERA). He gave up six runs on eight hits in seven innings to the Yankees on Sunday in Boston's 7-6 win.
The New York crowd is going to be geared up for Matsuzaka and will be all over him, especially after he plunked Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez the first time he faced them.
Look for the Yankee bats to really come alive in this one and knock the young pitcher out of the box early. This could end up to be one of those 9-5 games where you see a lot of homers.
Play the Yankees in this one as they get it going early and often against Matsuzaka.
100-Unit NL Rivalry Release
CARDINALS (play only with Reyes as listed pitcher for St. Louis)
These two teams match up again after meeting for three games in Chicago over the weekend. And this will be the second matchup in less than a week between today's starting pitchers. We're going with the Cardinals in this one with Anthony Reyes (0-3, 5.62 ERA) on the hill against Chicago's Jason Marquis (2-1, 1.88 ERA).
Reyes didn't pitch horribly back on Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits in six innings, but got outpitched by Marquis who shut out the Cards through seven innings and the Cubs won 6-0.
But this St. Louis offense isn't going to be shut down all season at home. They put five runs on the board Wednesday in a 5-2 win over the Reds and should get it going on the home field.
In late August last season the Cubs got swept by the Cardinals in St. Louis and the Cards just took two of three in Chicago over the weekend. The Cubs have lost four of the last six and all those were at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are just 7-18 overall in their last 25 games on the road.
Let's play the Cardinals offense to bang out some runs and win this one.
Karl Garrett
10 DIMER
SF Giants (Zito)
I can't go against the Giants right now, as they are playing some of the best baseball in the big leagues right now! San Francisco just swept Arizona in San Francisco last week, including a nice effort from southpaw Barry Zito who worked into the 7th while allowing no earned runs for his second straight win.
The Giants have had Doug Davis' number, as he is 0-1 over his last 3 starts against San Francisco, allowing 12 runs in 17 innings of work. The Diamondbacks are back above .500 with last night's win over San Diego, but the Giants will send them back to the .500 mark with the win tonight.
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Boston Red Sox (Matsuzaka)
I want no parts of this dreadful Yankees team tonight, as Boston started New York's current 6-game skid with a 3-game sweep last weekend at Fenway. In those games, the Yankees bullpen blew leads in ALL 3!!!!
Not much has changed, as Andy Pettitte has been solid, but you know he won't pitch all 9, and that pinstripe bullpen is a mess right now. Have to take the plus-money with Dice-K, as he should have a better start tonight than he did last week when he picked up the win but allowed 6 runs in 7 innings.
Boston hands the Yanks loss #7 in a row!
Gold Key Games
3 Units (Bonus Play): Pittsburgh Pirates -150
Silver Key (Bonus Play):Seattle mariners -130
SCOTTSPICKS (Bonus Plays)
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The Locksmith (Underground Handicapping Legend)
(0-3 yesterday. FYI: 5 units is big for him.)
3.5u NYY
2.5u Seattle
5u NJ Nets
FPBE Free Picks
Marc Lawrence - AZ +113 MLB
Matty O'Shea - NYY -135 MLB
Ethan Law - CHW -120 MLB
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Russ Culver
Nationals +185
Brewers +148
Devil Rays +135
Trev Rogers
Rangers +122
Mets vs. Nats OVER 9
Angels vs. Whitesox UNDER 9
Padres -115
SF Giants
Joe Wiz (Bonus Play)
Atlanta Braves
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Randall H
HOME TEAM IN CAPS
Tampa Bay +1.34 over OAKLAND PINNACLE
Jamie Shields has really pitched well in four starts, as he’s answered the bell in the seventh inning in all of them, pitching a total of 28 innings. He’s allowed just 22 hits, meaning the opposition has hit just .208 off him in four starts, which should bode very well here. You see, the A’s offense is dead last in the league in team batting average, as they’re hitting a combined .229 thus far. Chad Gaudin has pitched brilliantly too for the A’s and that’s no surprise, as the A’s always seem to get the absolute best out of whomever they employ on the mound. What we do know is that the Rays can score while the A’s have trouble scoring any runs against quality starters and with that in mind we’ll take our chances with this pooch. Play: Tampa Bay: +1.34 (Risking 2 units).
Texas +1.25 over TORONTO PINNACLE
Josh Towers is pitching for the Blue Jays and that’s really all the info we need in order to take back a tag on the Rangers. Towers is always vulnerable to giving up a bunch and the Rangers have always been a thorn in his side. His career record against this foe is 0-3 with an ERA of 7.90. We also like the fact that the Jays return home form a week-long road trip tonight. Robinson Tejeda has been very effective for the Rangers with a 3.55 ERA in four starts and what’s even more notable is that his ERA when he’s not pitching at that land mine in Texas is a puny 1.29. Rangers a very live pup in this one. Play: Texas +1.25 (Risking 2 units).
Boston +1.22 over NY YANKEES PINNACLE
There’s one team left in the majors that have yet to record a save and incredibly enough that team happens to be the Yanks. The Yanks always seem to be playing catch-up and have only been in a position for a save twice all year, which were both blown by Mariano Rivera. The Yanks starters have four wins on the year, which is also last in the league. Andy Pettitte gets the start here and the good news for us is that the Red Sox are 3-1 vs lefties. The Red Sox starter needs no introduction and it’s also worth mentioning that the Red Sox have turned games into seven inning affairs because once they get the lead late it’s been lights out, as Okajima, Donnelly and Papelbon have closed the door on every opportunity. Play: Boston +1.22 (Risking 2 units).
PITTSBURGH –1½ +1.47 over Cincinnati PINNACLE
The total on this one is 8 and it’s not because of Eric Milton. The total is low because of Ian Snell and this guy is forming into one of the best in the business. Snell has allowed six runs in 27 innings over four starts, while holding opponents to a .186 batting average with 24 strikeouts. He’ll now face these human windmills, as the Reds love to swing at anything in the same area code they’re in. Pirates are hot, Reds are cold and not only are they cold but they’re just a horrible team, period. Play: Cincinnati –1½ +1.47 (Risking 2 units).
Grid Iron (Free Picks)
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Take Chicago Cubs (Marquis) +110 at St. Louis (Reyes)
Take San Francisco (Zito) -120 at Arizona (Davis)
Take NY Yankees (Pettitte) -130 v. Boston (Matsuzaka)
Take Kansas City (De La Rosa) +125 at Seattle (Ramirez)
Coaches Corner
905 Fla Marlins +157 04/27/07 3
910 SL Cards -124 04/27/07 3
912 Col Rockies Pk 04/27/07 3
917/918 unBos/NYY 9- 04/27/07 3
Big Al's Fri. Night Lights Out MLB- Tor BJ,
Big Al's 100% (16-0) 93%,(14-1) Fri NBA- Mia., &
Big Al's Double 100% (22-0) Friday NBA Gold St
Andy Iskoe (Comp Play)
N Y Yankees (Pettitte) over Boston (Matsuzaka)
Bob Balfe
Giants -120 over D’Backs (Zito/Davis)
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Proffit Plays
NY Mets
Milwaukee
Toronto
Panhandle Sports
Oakland -138
Jim Fiest
Executive Service Play
4* LA Angels
Winning Points
6* Oakland Athletics
5* Chicago White Sox
4* Los Angeles Dodgers
Billy Coleman
4* NY Yankees
Power Play of the Day (Take Note!)
San Francisco Giants -115 MLB (B Zito-L)
Wild Bill
Nationals +185 (1 unit)
Reds +155 (1 unit)
Under 10 Florida-Phils (1 unit)
Cubs +110 (2 units)
Under 8 1/2 Dodgers-Pads (1 unit)
Orioles +145 (1 unit)
Texas +115 (1 unit)
Yankees -125 (5 units)
Over 8 1/2 Royals-Mariners (1 unit)
A's -140 (3 units)
Sports Rumble
7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland Cleveland Indians - 145
7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto Toronto Blue Jays - 130
8:10 p.m. LA Angels of at Chicago Sox Los Angeles Angels + 115
9:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona San Francisco Giants - 115
Net Prophet
Florida/Philadelphia OVER 9' -125
Malinsky
4 White Sox -120
4 Florida o 9' -120
4 Cleveland -155
Tony Onio
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200* Yankees
200* Giants
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Nationals +185
Brewers +148
Devil Rays +135
Trev Rogers
Rangers +122
Mets vs. Nats OVER 9
Angels vs. Whitesox UNDER 9
Padres -115
SF Giants
Joe Wiz (Bonus Play)
Atlanta Braves
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HOME TEAM IN CAPS
Tampa Bay +1.34 over OAKLAND PINNACLE
Jamie Shields has really pitched well in four starts, as he’s answered the bell in the seventh inning in all of them, pitching a total of 28 innings. He’s allowed just 22 hits, meaning the opposition has hit just .208 off him in four starts, which should bode very well here. You see, the A’s offense is dead last in the league in team batting average, as they’re hitting a combined .229 thus far. Chad Gaudin has pitched brilliantly too for the A’s and that’s no surprise, as the A’s always seem to get the absolute best out of whomever they employ on the mound. What we do know is that the Rays can score while the A’s have trouble scoring any runs against quality starters and with that in mind we’ll take our chances with this pooch. Play: Tampa Bay: +1.34 (Risking 2 units).
Texas +1.25 over TORONTO PINNACLE
Josh Towers is pitching for the Blue Jays and that’s really all the info we need in order to take back a tag on the Rangers. Towers is always vulnerable to giving up a bunch and the Rangers have always been a thorn in his side. His career record against this foe is 0-3 with an ERA of 7.90. We also like the fact that the Jays return home form a week-long road trip tonight. Robinson Tejeda has been very effective for the Rangers with a 3.55 ERA in four starts and what’s even more notable is that his ERA when he’s not pitching at that land mine in Texas is a puny 1.29. Rangers a very live pup in this one. Play: Texas +1.25 (Risking 2 units).
Boston +1.22 over NY YANKEES PINNACLE
There’s one team left in the majors that have yet to record a save and incredibly enough that team happens to be the Yanks. The Yanks always seem to be playing catch-up and have only been in a position for a save twice all year, which were both blown by Mariano Rivera. The Yanks starters have four wins on the year, which is also last in the league. Andy Pettitte gets the start here and the good news for us is that the Red Sox are 3-1 vs lefties. The Red Sox starter needs no introduction and it’s also worth mentioning that the Red Sox have turned games into seven inning affairs because once they get the lead late it’s been lights out, as Okajima, Donnelly and Papelbon have closed the door on every opportunity. Play: Boston +1.22 (Risking 2 units).
PITTSBURGH –1½ +1.47 over Cincinnati PINNACLE
The total on this one is 8 and it’s not because of Eric Milton. The total is low because of Ian Snell and this guy is forming into one of the best in the business. Snell has allowed six runs in 27 innings over four starts, while holding opponents to a .186 batting average with 24 strikeouts. He’ll now face these human windmills, as the Reds love to swing at anything in the same area code they’re in. Pirates are hot, Reds are cold and not only are they cold but they’re just a horrible team, period. Play: Cincinnati –1½ +1.47 (Risking 2 units).
Grid Iron (Free Picks)
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Take San Francisco (Zito) -120 at Arizona (Davis)
Take NY Yankees (Pettitte) -130 v. Boston (Matsuzaka)
Take Kansas City (De La Rosa) +125 at Seattle (Ramirez)
Coaches Corner
905 Fla Marlins +157 04/27/07 3
910 SL Cards -124 04/27/07 3
912 Col Rockies Pk 04/27/07 3
917/918 unBos/NYY 9- 04/27/07 3
Big Al's Fri. Night Lights Out MLB- Tor BJ,
Big Al's 100% (16-0) 93%,(14-1) Fri NBA- Mia., &
Big Al's Double 100% (22-0) Friday NBA Gold St
Andy Iskoe (Comp Play)
N Y Yankees (Pettitte) over Boston (Matsuzaka)
Bob Balfe
Giants -120 over D’Backs (Zito/Davis)
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NY Mets
Milwaukee
Toronto
Panhandle Sports
Oakland -138
Jim Fiest
Executive Service Play
4* LA Angels
Winning Points
6* Oakland Athletics
5* Chicago White Sox
4* Los Angeles Dodgers
Billy Coleman
4* NY Yankees
Power Play of the Day (Take Note!)
San Francisco Giants -115 MLB (B Zito-L)
Wild Bill
Nationals +185 (1 unit)
Reds +155 (1 unit)
Under 10 Florida-Phils (1 unit)
Cubs +110 (2 units)
Under 8 1/2 Dodgers-Pads (1 unit)
Orioles +145 (1 unit)
Texas +115 (1 unit)
Yankees -125 (5 units)
Over 8 1/2 Royals-Mariners (1 unit)
A's -140 (3 units)
Sports Rumble
7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland Cleveland Indians - 145
7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto Toronto Blue Jays - 130
8:10 p.m. LA Angels of at Chicago Sox Los Angeles Angels + 115
9:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona San Francisco Giants - 115
Net Prophet
Florida/Philadelphia OVER 9' -125
Malinsky
4 White Sox -120
4 Florida o 9' -120
4 Cleveland -155
Tony Onio
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200* Giants
Service Plays from BB:
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Friday Comps
Sebastian-Texas
Computer Boys-Atlanta
Winer Line-Seattle
OTM-Colorado
ESP-OVER San Francisco
Feiner-Dodgers
Friends of Mike Lee
4* St. Louis -120
3* Toronto - 137
3* Seattle - 135
2* San Francisco - 124
Sebastian
5* Pit
5* CHC
7* LAD
7* NYY under
20* SF
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Sebastian-Texas
Computer Boys-Atlanta
Winer Line-Seattle
OTM-Colorado
ESP-OVER San Francisco
Feiner-Dodgers
Friends of Mike Lee
4* St. Louis -120
3* Toronto - 137
3* Seattle - 135
2* San Francisco - 124
Sebastian
5* Pit
5* CHC
7* LAD
7* NYY under
20* SF
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Giants – Huge Play
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The Giants are 5~1 vs. lefties and on the road at night they are 3~0 and averaging 7.5 runs per game and have won their last 8 games.
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SF are 56-25 in the last 81 meetings.
SF are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Arizona.
Zito is pitching very well.
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Mets –1.5 RL Huge Play
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Mets are 5~0 vs. lefties and averaging 8.6 runs per game. And on the road at night they are 2~0 and averaging 10 runs per game.
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Wash is 4~10 vs. righties and 1~4 at home at night vs. righties and only averaging 2.2 runs per game.
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Raymond says: “This parlay will hit: Mets and Giants $$$”
”POUND IT”
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SF are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Arizona.
Zito is pitching very well.
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”POUND IT”
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Guaranteed Pick: Tom Freese
Game: San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Apr 27 2007 9:40PM
Prediction: San Francisco Giants
Reason: San Francisco starter Barry Zito has had quality starts in 53 of his last 65 road starts. He is hasn't allowed any runs in his last 2 starts overall. The Giants are 8-0 when the total is 7.0 to 8.5. Arizona starter Doug Davis has allowed 11 runs in his last 17 innings of work vs. the Giants. The Diamondbacks are 10-24 after scoring 5 or more runs in their last game and they are 0-4 their last 4 home games vs. lefties.
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Game: San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Apr 27 2007 9:40PM
Prediction: San Francisco Giants
Reason: San Francisco starter Barry Zito has had quality starts in 53 of his last 65 road starts. He is hasn't allowed any runs in his last 2 starts overall. The Giants are 8-0 when the total is 7.0 to 8.5. Arizona starter Doug Davis has allowed 11 runs in his last 17 innings of work vs. the Giants. The Diamondbacks are 10-24 after scoring 5 or more runs in their last game and they are 0-4 their last 4 home games vs. lefties.
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J. Whip
Cubs starter Jason Marquis (2-1, 1.87 ERA) gets another chance for revenge tonight against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Marquis won 42 games in three seasons for the Cardinals, but he was benched for last year's World Series run. He already has one start this year against the Red Birds and pitched a solid 7 innings of shutout baseball in a 6-0 victory last Saturday. Marquis has given up three or fewer earned runs in each of his four starts and is ranked ninth in the league in holding opponents to a .200 batting average so far this season.
Play is Cubs +112
W. Root
No Limit: Take the Toronto Blue Jays (7:05 P.M. ET)
The Toronto Blue Jays return home looking for a fourth straight win Friday when they face the Texas Rangers in the first of a four-game set. The Blue Jays have scored 23 runs and hit .327 in their last three games and their pitching staff has allowed five earned runs with a 1.67 ERA during the winning streak. Texas (8-13), meanwhile, will try to avoid a fourth straight defeat. The Rangers lost 9-4 at Cleveland on Thursday, have dropped the first two games of their six-game road trip, and are just 2-9 away from home on the season. Look for Texas to get a loss tonight as Toronto is playing too well right now.
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Cubs starter Jason Marquis (2-1, 1.87 ERA) gets another chance for revenge tonight against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Marquis won 42 games in three seasons for the Cardinals, but he was benched for last year's World Series run. He already has one start this year against the Red Birds and pitched a solid 7 innings of shutout baseball in a 6-0 victory last Saturday. Marquis has given up three or fewer earned runs in each of his four starts and is ranked ninth in the league in holding opponents to a .200 batting average so far this season.
Play is Cubs +112
W. Root
No Limit: Take the Toronto Blue Jays (7:05 P.M. ET)
The Toronto Blue Jays return home looking for a fourth straight win Friday when they face the Texas Rangers in the first of a four-game set. The Blue Jays have scored 23 runs and hit .327 in their last three games and their pitching staff has allowed five earned runs with a 1.67 ERA during the winning streak. Texas (8-13), meanwhile, will try to avoid a fourth straight defeat. The Rangers lost 9-4 at Cleveland on Thursday, have dropped the first two games of their six-game road trip, and are just 2-9 away from home on the season. Look for Texas to get a loss tonight as Toronto is playing too well right now.
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<TABLE width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=caption3>Handicapper</TD><TD class=caption3>Record</TD><TD class=caption3>Sport</TD><TD class=caption3>Line</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Hot-Locks</TD><TD>12 - 2 (44.35)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Los Angeles Dodgers +107</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Point Shaver</TD><TD>12 - 2 (43.25)</TD><TD>NHL</TD><TD>Anaheim Ducks -210</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>KIKI SPORTS</TD><TD>6 - 0 (30.20)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>San Francisco Giants -118</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Keith Martin</TD><TD>9 - 5 (20.35)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Baltimore Orioles +147</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Burz</TD><TD>6 - 2 (16.70)</TD><TD>NHL</TD><TD>Buffalo Sabres -181</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>PicksMaker</TD><TD>8 - 3 (15.78)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>New York Mets -1.5 (-115)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Prodigy Picks</TD><TD>8 - 4 (12.25)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+198)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>KS Sports</TD><TD>8 - 5 (9.95)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Oakland Athletics -142</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Brett Maverick</TD><TD>4 - 3 (5.40)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>New York Yankees -123</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Stat</TD><TD>6 - 4 (5.06)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Cleveland Indians -152</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>thePROSOURCE</TD><TD>5 - 5 (4.60)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>San Francisco Giants -113</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Brandon Banks</TD><TD>5 - 5 (3.88)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Under 9 (-113)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Fast Eddie Spor</TD><TD>5 - 6 (2.70)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Arizona Diamondbacks +108</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>The Prophet</TD><TD>5 - 5 (0.74)</TD><TD>NBA</TD><TD>Golden State Warriors +4 (-107)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Mensapicks</TD><TD>6 - 7 (-6.60)</TD><TD>NHL</TD><TD>Buffalo Sabres ~vs~ New York Rangers
Over 5.5 (-129)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Thesportspros</TD><TD>5 - 7 (-9.40)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>St. Louis Cardinals -127</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>BigDonsWCH.com</TD><TD>6 - 6 (-9.40)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-153)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>GameTimeSports</TD><TD>5 - 9 (-11.95)</TD><TD>NHL</TD><TD>Vancouver Canucks +195</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Lipstic Lady Sports</TD><TD>- ()</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Pittsburgh Pirates -148</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Over 5.5 (-129)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>Thesportspros</TD><TD>5 - 7 (-9.40)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>St. Louis Cardinals -127</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>BigDonsWCH.com</TD><TD>6 - 6 (-9.40)</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-153)</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_odd><TD>GameTimeSports</TD><TD>5 - 9 (-11.95)</TD><TD>NHL</TD><TD>Vancouver Canucks +195</TD></TR><TR class=cellback_even><TD>Lipstic Lady Sports</TD><TD>- ()</TD><TD>MLB</TD><TD>Pittsburgh Pirates -148</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Service Plays from BB:
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7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland Cleveland Indians - 145
7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto Toronto Blue Jays - 130
8:10 p.m. LA Angels of at Chicago Sox Los Angeles Angels + 115
9:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona San Francisco Giants -
Donald Tran
Matchup: Boston at NY
Prediction: Boston Red Sox +115 W/ Matsuzaka
Chad Jordan
Match up: San Francisco at Arizona
Prediction: SF Giants -115 W/ Zito
Paul Leiner
Game: Chicago/Los Angeles
Prediction: 5 Star White Sox -125
Computer Boys
Take: Atlanta Braves
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7:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto Toronto Blue Jays - 130
8:10 p.m. LA Angels of at Chicago Sox Los Angeles Angels + 115
9:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona San Francisco Giants -
Donald Tran
Matchup: Boston at NY
Prediction: Boston Red Sox +115 W/ Matsuzaka
Chad Jordan
Match up: San Francisco at Arizona
Prediction: SF Giants -115 W/ Zito
Paul Leiner
Game: Chicago/Los Angeles
Prediction: 5 Star White Sox -125
Computer Boys
Take: Atlanta Braves
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PPP (a.k.a. Private Players of Pittsburgh – see my note below)
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Full Game Plays
2 % Pittsburgh
2 % San Diego
3 % Cubs
3 % Seattle
5 Inning Plays
2% Pittsburgh
2% Houston
2% SF Giants
2% White Sox
2% Red Sox
Comps
NSA MLB - Mets over 9
VegasSI.com - Baltimore +145
Doc's Sports Handicappers - Baltimore over 10
Gameday Network - Reds over 8.5
Tony Campone - Detroit under 8
Fred Callahan - Florida over 9.5
Vincent Pioli - Reds +140
Chicago Sports Group - Florida over 9.5
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2 % Pittsburgh
2 % San Diego
3 % Cubs
3 % Seattle
5 Inning Plays
2% Pittsburgh
2% Houston
2% SF Giants
2% White Sox
2% Red Sox
Comps
NSA MLB - Mets over 9
VegasSI.com - Baltimore +145
Doc's Sports Handicappers - Baltimore over 10
Gameday Network - Reds over 8.5
Tony Campone - Detroit under 8
Fred Callahan - Florida over 9.5
Vincent Pioli - Reds +140
Chicago Sports Group - Florida over 9.5
PPP ~ a.k.a Private Players of Pittsburgh:
Without naming names, without naming other websites, without providing links or doing anything to get the RX Mods upset….let me just say that I was “across the street” (which is rare for me but a guy has to go slummin’ once in a while, right?) and I saw a thread that caught my attention.
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The thread alleges that PPP (a.k.a. Private Players of Pittsburgh) has been accused of stealing other cappers plays. I won’t give out anymore specifics than that….but let’s just say that it made for an interesting read and I was quite surprised to also find someone in that same thread stating “I have seen Bookie Buster across the street post large service threads and I am quite sure I’ve seen them (PPP) there.”
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Without naming names, without naming other websites, without providing links or doing anything to get the RX Mods upset….let me just say that I was “across the street” (which is rare for me but a guy has to go slummin’ once in a while, right?) and I saw a thread that caught my attention.
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PPP-Joe Gavazzi
PPP-Joe Gavazzi
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Joe Gavazzi of Private Players of Pittsburgh has recently been accused of stealing the plays of a poster at another forum and selling them as his own. Without a doubt, Gavazzi’s “picks” have been VERY similar to those of the poster for the last couple of weeks.
When emailed about this “coincidence”, Gavazzi responded in the following way:
For the last month I've been "yanking the chair" of Forum readers at all sites. This includes putting out phony selections, partial selections, misrated selections, and selections of others - all attributable to my name.
By this time you should understand YOU CAN NEVER TRUST ANY SELECTIONS YOU SEE ATTRIBUTED TO MY NAME AT ANY SITE. I feel no obligation to provide my selections to any non - paying clients, and will continue to from time to time, provide false information.
If you want my selections, call 1-800-XXX-XXXX. In the meantime. I appreciate the FREE ADVERTISING OF MY SERVICES.
Thanks for the inquiry.
Joe Gavazzi PPoP
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PPP-Joe Gavazzi
<HR style="COLOR: #a8a8a8" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Joe Gavazzi a fraud?
Joe Gavazzi of Private Players of Pittsburgh has recently been accused of stealing the plays of a poster at another forum and selling them as his own. Without a doubt, Gavazzi’s “picks” have been VERY similar to those of the poster for the last couple of weeks.
When emailed about this “coincidence”, Gavazzi responded in the following way:
For the last month I've been "yanking the chair" of Forum readers at all sites. This includes putting out phony selections, partial selections, misrated selections, and selections of others - all attributable to my name.
By this time you should understand YOU CAN NEVER TRUST ANY SELECTIONS YOU SEE ATTRIBUTED TO MY NAME AT ANY SITE. I feel no obligation to provide my selections to any non - paying clients, and will continue to from time to time, provide false information.
If you want my selections, call 1-800-XXX-XXXX. In the meantime. I appreciate the FREE ADVERTISING OF MY SERVICES.
Thanks for the inquiry.
Joe Gavazzi PPoP
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BIG AL PLAY'S
At 7:05 pm our selection is on the Toronto Blue Jays over the Texas Rangers. Toronto's 30 year old righthander Josh Towers may finally be ready for a breakout year in 2007. He did very well in 2005 (13 wins, 3.71 ERA) but then had a disasterous 2006, largely due to injuries which limited him to only 12 starts. But now Towers is firmly entrenched in the rotation of a much improved Blue Jays team and so far he has done very little wrong, putting up a 3.44 ERA with 14 strikeouts and only 4 walks in 18 innings covering 3 starts. The Rangers, however, look like they're headed for another disasterous pitching season as already they are 12th out of 14 in the AL in team ERA with well over 5 earned runs per game. That wouldn't be so bad if they could balance that out with some awesome hitting, but unfortunately the Rangers don't really have awesome hitting right now (what they actually have is below-average hitting). As a matter of fact, as of this writing, the Rangers, who have always prided themselves on having strong hitting clubs are actually LAST in the entire Major Leagues in batting average with a pathetic team average of .230. Their average against righties is even worse at .218. Texas knew it was taking a gamble when it signed former Dodger closer Eric Gagne to a one-year contract for 6 Million during the off-season, and sure enough, Gagne is on the DL yet again -- this time with a hip injury. Former Ranger closer Francisco Cordero, who Texas traded toward the end of last year, is now considered one of the top 3 stoppers in the National League as he continues to shine for the Brewers, while the guy they traded him for, Carlos Lee, has since moved across the state to play for the Astros. With decisions like these, does anybody wonder why the Rangers are consistently near the bottom in team pitching stats? Take Toronto. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Miami Heat minus the points over Chicago as Miami falls into a system of mine that is 16-0 ATS since May 2002 which involves playing on certain home teams, down 2 games to none, if they're also off a double-digit loss in their previous game. There is one other element in this system which makes it pop, but that shall remain for my eyes only. Also, defending NBA Champions are a solid 15-0 SU and 14-1 ATS as home favorites of minus 9 or less in the Playoffs after a loss of 9 or more points. Take Miami. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my other big NBA Winner on Friday night.
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors plus the points over Dallas. The Warriors self-destructed a bit at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night, as both Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson were ejected. Davis was tossed with two-tenths of a second left in the 3rd quarter, while Jackson lasted just 7 minutes 26 seconds longer. Although Avery Johnson's Mavericks ran away with the league's best record this season, the one team that DEFINITELY has their number is Golden State. The Warriors have won six of the last seven meetings between these teams, including all 3 in Oakland. And Golden State is also playing its best ball of the year, with wins in 10 of its previous 12 games, including a 6-game win streak before Wednesday's loss. And, if Playoff history has anything to do with Game 3's outcome, the Warriors will go up 2 games to 1, as .560 (or worse) home dogs are a perfect 8-0 ATS from 1990 to 2006 in Game 3 of the opening round vs. .680 (or better) foes if they covered the spread in Game 1, and failed to cover in Game 2. And teams rebound well off a loss, if they were on a 6-game (or greater) win streak before the loss. These teams are a super 24-6 ATS in the playoffs as underdogs (of any number) or favorites of less than 5 points, including a perfect 14-0 ATS if the line was 5 or more points in their previous game. Take Golden State. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
At 3:05 pm, our NBA First Round Total of the Year is on the 'over' in the Pistons/Magic game. You can stick a fork in Orlando, as they're done! The Magic fell Thursday night at home to the Pistons, 93-77, and that put Orlando in an insurmountable 3 games to none deficit. Teams in this situation tend to lose Game 4 when they're underdogs, as they play like they KNOW they're beaten. The fire and intensity that was present in the earlier playoff games just isn't there. And one of the upshots of this lack of intensity is that the games go 'over' the total 83% of the time when our team down 3-0 is an underdog of +3 or more points. And, if the Over/Under line is 179 or higher, our 83% stat zooms to 93% as 13 of 14 games since 1990 have gone 'over' the total. Look for a very high scoring game in Orlando on Saturday afternoon. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
At 7:05 pm our selection is on the Toronto Blue Jays over the Texas Rangers. Toronto's 30 year old righthander Josh Towers may finally be ready for a breakout year in 2007. He did very well in 2005 (13 wins, 3.71 ERA) but then had a disasterous 2006, largely due to injuries which limited him to only 12 starts. But now Towers is firmly entrenched in the rotation of a much improved Blue Jays team and so far he has done very little wrong, putting up a 3.44 ERA with 14 strikeouts and only 4 walks in 18 innings covering 3 starts. The Rangers, however, look like they're headed for another disasterous pitching season as already they are 12th out of 14 in the AL in team ERA with well over 5 earned runs per game. That wouldn't be so bad if they could balance that out with some awesome hitting, but unfortunately the Rangers don't really have awesome hitting right now (what they actually have is below-average hitting). As a matter of fact, as of this writing, the Rangers, who have always prided themselves on having strong hitting clubs are actually LAST in the entire Major Leagues in batting average with a pathetic team average of .230. Their average against righties is even worse at .218. Texas knew it was taking a gamble when it signed former Dodger closer Eric Gagne to a one-year contract for 6 Million during the off-season, and sure enough, Gagne is on the DL yet again -- this time with a hip injury. Former Ranger closer Francisco Cordero, who Texas traded toward the end of last year, is now considered one of the top 3 stoppers in the National League as he continues to shine for the Brewers, while the guy they traded him for, Carlos Lee, has since moved across the state to play for the Astros. With decisions like these, does anybody wonder why the Rangers are consistently near the bottom in team pitching stats? Take Toronto. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Miami Heat minus the points over Chicago as Miami falls into a system of mine that is 16-0 ATS since May 2002 which involves playing on certain home teams, down 2 games to none, if they're also off a double-digit loss in their previous game. There is one other element in this system which makes it pop, but that shall remain for my eyes only. Also, defending NBA Champions are a solid 15-0 SU and 14-1 ATS as home favorites of minus 9 or less in the Playoffs after a loss of 9 or more points. Take Miami. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. And don't miss my other big NBA Winner on Friday night.
At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors plus the points over Dallas. The Warriors self-destructed a bit at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night, as both Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson were ejected. Davis was tossed with two-tenths of a second left in the 3rd quarter, while Jackson lasted just 7 minutes 26 seconds longer. Although Avery Johnson's Mavericks ran away with the league's best record this season, the one team that DEFINITELY has their number is Golden State. The Warriors have won six of the last seven meetings between these teams, including all 3 in Oakland. And Golden State is also playing its best ball of the year, with wins in 10 of its previous 12 games, including a 6-game win streak before Wednesday's loss. And, if Playoff history has anything to do with Game 3's outcome, the Warriors will go up 2 games to 1, as .560 (or worse) home dogs are a perfect 8-0 ATS from 1990 to 2006 in Game 3 of the opening round vs. .680 (or better) foes if they covered the spread in Game 1, and failed to cover in Game 2. And teams rebound well off a loss, if they were on a 6-game (or greater) win streak before the loss. These teams are a super 24-6 ATS in the playoffs as underdogs (of any number) or favorites of less than 5 points, including a perfect 14-0 ATS if the line was 5 or more points in their previous game. Take Golden State. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
At 3:05 pm, our NBA First Round Total of the Year is on the 'over' in the Pistons/Magic game. You can stick a fork in Orlando, as they're done! The Magic fell Thursday night at home to the Pistons, 93-77, and that put Orlando in an insurmountable 3 games to none deficit. Teams in this situation tend to lose Game 4 when they're underdogs, as they play like they KNOW they're beaten. The fire and intensity that was present in the earlier playoff games just isn't there. And one of the upshots of this lack of intensity is that the games go 'over' the total 83% of the time when our team down 3-0 is an underdog of +3 or more points. And, if the Over/Under line is 179 or higher, our 83% stat zooms to 93% as 13 of 14 games since 1990 have gone 'over' the total. Look for a very high scoring game in Orlando on Saturday afternoon. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.
Priceless. Oh well.....as long as he keeps hitting above 60% on his full game plays, I guess I don't care if he's stealing them from his great grandma's purse.
FYI: (for those that don't look at the spreadsheets)
PPP Full Game Plays are 17~10 (63%)
PPP 5 Inning Plays are 8~6 (57%)
Nothing great...better services out there to tail for sure....but PPP did have a great start to the season and could rebound (if he starts stealing better plays I guess! ~ Joke)
