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Vernon Croy
Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals (MLB) - Jul 19, 2007 7:05 PM EDT


1 Unit - Take the Over 9 -116, Last night another one of my Bonus Plays hit with the under in the Twins game as I also predicted the final score Detroit 3 Minnesota 2. For Thursday night I see this game flying over the posted total of 9. Both teams are averaging 5.6 rpg over their last 7 games and this is Jimenez first start while Chico has struggled at home with an ERA of 4.50 with the Nationals. Chico does not strike out a lot of batters and that could really hurt him tonight against this Rockies line-up.

PICK: Total: Over 9

Have a great Thursday! Vernon Croy

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

NY Yankees are 14-19 this year when playing in day games. Toronto bullpen has a 3.64 ERA overall this year along with a 1.294 WHIP in all games this season. McGowan is 1-0 with a 2.61 ERA overall vs NY Yankees since 1997. When McGowan starts against the NY Yankees over the past 10 years, his team is a perfect 2-0.

Pick: Toronto Blue Jays

Thanks and good luck, Rocky Rocketman

Big Al
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The Wunderdog
Game: Detroit at Minnesota (1:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Detroit -124

Detroit has won nine of eleven games and sends the red-hot Jeremy Bonderman to the mound for the sweep of Minnesota. Bonderman is 10-1 this season and a perfect 5-0 on the road. He's got a 3.50 ERA overall and a 1.96 ERA over his last three starts. In those three starts against Seattle, Boston and these Twins, he gave up just 5 runs and 4 walks while notching 21 strikeouts. Detroit averages 6.0 runs per game ont he road where they own a 31-17 mark. Minnesota gets only 4.5 per game at home. They are 14-19 vs. division opponents. The Tigers are 9-2 in their last eleven vs. winning teams and 12-4 on the road this season vs. division foes. They are also 14-3 this season as a road favorite of -125 to -175. Tremendous line value here on the Tigers.

Brandon Lang
15 Dime
Milwaukee Brewers -1- runs
LA Dodgers

10 Dime
Detroit Tigers

5 Dime
San Francisco Giants
Washington Nationals

Larry Ness
Las Vegas Insider: LA Dodgers

Daytime Delight: Milwaukee Brewers

15* SD Padres

Black Widow
6* Widow Wiseguy Road Warrior GOM: LA Angels


4* MAJOR: Detroit

1*Cincinnati

Drew Gordon
Cleveland at TEXAS (+145)

We've watched the Indians struggle through their last 2 series, both against bottom-feeders, and I say they'll struggle once again tonight against a surging Rangers club in this one.
Granted, on paper the Indians are the far better team, but right now, Texas is playing some of its best basbeall, especially at home, where they've won 10 of their last 15 games! The usually suspect Rangers staff has posted a rock-solid 3.79 ERA over that span in Arlington.
That includes Kameron Loe, who despite losing his last start badly, had entered that contest having gone 4-0 with a 1.60 ERA in his last 5 starts. Look for him to rebound nicely against an Indians team batting just .247 against righties on the road.
Finally, if you've seen C.C. Sabathia pitch lately, you understand why I'm riding the Rangers in this one. He's been terrible over his last 2 starts, allowing 13 runs on 21 hits over 11 piss-poor innings. He's had success against the Rangers in the past, but its hard to believe he's just going to "flip the switch" against a Rangers team playing solid baseball in Arlington.
Bottom line, the Rangers protect their house against a sputtering Indians club starting a struggling Sabathia. Remember guys, the Indians are just 5-11 over their last 16 meetings against the Rangers in Texas!
Small play on underdog Texas behind Loe over Cleveland in this MLB match up.

1? TEXAS

Chris Jordan
Chicago at BOSTON (-200)

And I believe the Red Sox are feeling the heat of those pinstripes right now. Boston headed into the All-Star break with three straight losses, and haven't played much better in the second half, having lost four of seven.
And as they've been slumping, the surging Bombers have shed five games off Boston's AL East lead. With Dice K on the mound, the skid stops here. He has won three straight starts at Fenway Park, and is 6-2 in nine starts there.
I know the White Sox come in off an inspiring series win over Cleveland, but this is tailor-made for Boston, as everything points to the other side. Make sense?
Trust me on this one, as Javier Vazquez is 1-4 with a 4.19 ERA in six career starts against Boston, including a winless 0-3 mark with a 4.50 ERA in four games in Beantown.

3? RED SOX RUN LINE

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White Sox at BOSTON (-200)

Both starters have been giving up their fair share of runs their last few times to the mound, as Javier Vazquez has allowed 7 runs over his last 15 innings and sports an over 4 road ERA this season.
Dice-K Matsuzaka has allowed 10 runs over his last 11 innings, and sports an over 4 ERA at Fenway this season.
Throw in the fact the White Sox have played OVER the total in 2 of their last 3, while the Red Sox have eclipsed the total in 2 in a row, and 6 of their last 8, and we think you will see some tired scoreboard operators by the end of the evening.
Go ahead and play the OVER tonight between Chicago and Boston.

3? OVER

Scotty Spreitzer
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Milwaukee Brewers

Mighty ! Quinn
Colorado Rockies

Handicapper World
Giants @ Cubs
Morris vs Lilly
Pick: Cubs -160


W. Sox @ Red Sox
Vazquez vs Matsuzaka
Pick: Under 9-

Jimmy the Moose
Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals
Thursday, July 19th, 7:05 P.M. EST EST

Colorado is 8-3 in their last 11 games. The Rockies have won their last 5 games vs. left-handed pitchers. Lopez is 5-2 this season and the Rockies are 8-4 in games he's started. The Rockies have won 7 of his last 10 starts. The Natinals are 21-28 at home. Washington is 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. right-handed starters. Washington has lost 4 of Chico's last 5 starts. Washington is 0-8 in the last 9 meetings overall between the clubs and they have also lost their last 5 home games vs. Colorado.
Good Luck. - Jimmy the Moose

Play on: Colorado

Vegas Experts
St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves
Thursday, July 19th, 7:35 P.M. EDT

Hudson will have to stay on the hill and give Bobby Cox some innings even if he's being hit. Maroth has been hit to the tune of an 8.36 ERA his last three starts and 8 K's and 7 BB's in 13 IP. MAROTH is 9-2 OVER (+6.8 Units) in road games this season. (Team's Record) and 12-2 OVER in road games in July games since 1997. (Team's Record) HUDSON is 8-0 OVER in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) and 31-20 OVER in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Play on: Over

Hondo
July 19, 2007 -- Hondo, who stumbled with the Padres Tuesday night, was a man of no action last night because Bedard came up lame for the Orioles, which left the deficit holding at 625 clevengers.

Today, he's going with Bonderman, Jeremy Bond erman. Ten units on the Tigers to get Mr. Aitch some dough against Baker.

Bobby Maxwell
Philadelphia at SAN DIEGO (-130)

Headed out to San Diego for today's play as we go with the Padres hosting the Phillies in a matchup of All-Star pitchers.
Chris Young (8-3, 1.97 ERA) is on the hill for the Padres against Philadelphia's Cole Hamels (11-4, 3.83) in what should be a great pitcher's duel in a pitcher-friendly Petco Park.
Hamels gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings last July when he pitched in San Diego and his ERA is 4.72 in two career starts against the Padres.
ON the other side, Young leads the majors with his 1.97 ERA and has held the opposition without a run in five of his last eight starts. In his last start he held the D'Backs to one run and two hits over six innings.
San Diego took four of six from the Phillies last season and the Padres are 8-3 in Young's last 11 home outings. Play the home team and Young to get the win in this one.

2? SAN DIEGO

Michael Cannon
Philadelphia at SAN DIEGO (-125)

Take the Padres for the home win tonight over the Phillies.
Chris Young takes the mound for San Diego and he's had a brilliant year so far, going 8-3 with a 1.97 ERA in 18 games. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA over his last three starts with 26 strikeouts and only one walk in 19 innings.
The Phillies will send left-hander Cole Hamels to the mound and he's also had a fine year, but I don't see him outpitching Young on the road.
The Phillies have dropped three out of their last four, while the Padres had won two of three before last night's series finale against the Mets.
I like the Padres at home in this spot and the price is perfect considering we're getting a pitcher with a sub-2.00 ERA.

Take the Padres for the home win.

4? SAN DIEGO

Dave Cokin
Take "(964) LA Dodgers"

The Dodgers have actually been a highly predictable team this season. They're a very robust 39-22 as favorites, racking up more than 10 units in profits in those contests. The Mets have limped in at 10-15 when posted as dogs and they haven't exactly torn it up offensively on the road. I also like the fact that LA hits lefties pretty well. The pitching matchup between Glavine and Lowe seems pretty even, but I can justify laying the reasonable spot with the Dodgers in view of the existing team trends, so LA is the free Thursday opinion.

Jim Feist
Take "(956) FLA Marlins"

The Reds just can't seem to buy a win when Matt Belisle starts these days. The Reds are 0-7 in Belisle's last seven starts. Belisle started the season hot, but has fallen on hard times as the season has progressed. Meanwhile, Sergio Mitre has pitched much better than his 4-4 record might indicate. Mitre has won his last two games, allowing just four earned runs in 14 2/3 innings. Mitre is just 1-2 at home this season, but does boast a nifty 2.53 era. We'll go with the home club here and see if they can get a little more run support for a very good Sergio Mitre.

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(Thur) MLB Brewers
(Thur) MLB Mets

larry cook

3* on Milwaukee -156
(Listing Gallardo)

Yovani Gallardo has pitched sparingly this season with just 28 innings under his belt, but he has been very effective when taking the ball. Gallardo has just a 2.83 ERA on the season while giving up just 21 hits in 28.2 innings of work. Livan Hernandez has struggled in giving up 141 hits in 121 innings with a 4.61 ERA. The Brewers are 39-14 in their last 53 home games. The Diamondbacks are 2-10 in their last 12 road games. The Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Diamondbacks are 2-10 in Hernandez's last 12 starts as a road underdog. The Brewers are 21-5 in their last 26 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Bet Milwaukee.

8* MAJOR NL Pitchers Gem on San Diego -124
(Listing Young)

Chris Young has been one of the best pitchers in the National League all season. Young is 8-3 with a 1.97 ERA on the year. He just doesnt allow big run totals. Young has a 1.42 ERA over his last 3 starts to boot. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. The Padres are 7-0 in Young's last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. The Padres are 12-3 in their last 15 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 meetings with San Diego. Bet the Padres tonight
10* NL East vs. West Game of the Year on LA Dodgers -121
(Listing Lowe)
We love the Dodgers as small favorites at home tonight and with the edge on the mound. Derek Lowe will be taking the ball for L.A. and puts his 3.05 ERA up against a struggling Mets squad. Tom Glavine has gotten knocked around in his old age with a 4.15 ERA on the season. The Dodgers come in having won 6 of their last 7 games overall. The Dodgers beat the Mets 3-0 in 3 home meetings with New York this season. L.A. outscored the Mets 18-5 in those 3 games. The Mets are 1-9 in their last 10 vs. the National League West. New York struggles with this Division mightily. The Mets are 1-4 in Glavine's last 5 road starts. The Dodgers are 18-5 in Lowe's last 23 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. The Dodgers are 9-2 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series. The Dodgers are 15-4 in their last 19 games vs. a left-handed starter. L.A. thrives against lefthanded pitching. Bet the Dodgers tonight.

Michael Cannon Money Train
Thursday Picks:


15 Dime -

ROCKIES (With Jimenez and Chico as listed pitchers)

10 Dime -

TIGERS (With Bonderman and Baker as listed pitchers)

5 Dime -

REDS (With Belisle and Mitre as listed pitchers)

Doc Sports

5 Unit Play.We used Chris Young last Saturday night as a selection and he pitched brillent for six innings before being inexplicably removed and he had to watch his bullpen blow a four run lead. The Padres do have a good bullpen, but expect Young to have a decision in this contest tonight. His opponent is LHP Cole Hamels, who has pitched well this season but gives up the long ball and in this low scoring games expect that to hurt them. Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is batting .500 against Hamels with a home run. Hamels has never beaten San Diego in his career and that will remain in tact after Thursday.



3 Unit Play.The Yankees have their ace of staff Chien-Ming Wang on the mound, looking to lead his team to six straight victories. Wang has dominated during the month of July, with a 9-1 record and a 2.36 E.R.A. The Blue Jays are in the midst of another second half slide and have lost three straight games and expect Dustin McGowan to get pounded again. The Yankees win this game in a big way.

3 Unit Play.The Tigers gave us a big underdog cash on Wednesday facing the current AL Cy Young winner and we will ride them again, as they have the pitching edge in this rubber game. Jeremy Bonderman is 10-1 on the season and dominated in his last start against the Twins going 8 shutout innings to win 1-0. The Twins will counter with Scott Baker, who has an E.R.A. of 5.43 and is definitely a bottom end guy in the rotation. The Tigers complete an impressive sweep of the Twins in the Metrodome.



 
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3 STAR: (961) PHILADELPHIA (+115) over San Diego
(Listing Hamels only)
(Risking $300 to win $345)

3 STAR: (963) NY METS (+$111) over LA Dodgers
(Listing Glavine and Lowe)
(Risking $300 to win $333)

1 STAR: (970) MINNESOTA (+$115) over Detroit
(Listing Baker only)
(Risking $100 to win $115)

1 STAR: OVER 9 (-$110) Arizona @ Milwaukee
(Listing Hernandez and Gallardo)
(Risking $110 to win $100)



YESTERDAY'S RECAP - We were 2-1-1 on Wednesday. A $100 player won $126. A nice, profitable day for us yesterday as we creep up on the +100 units mark for the season!
COLORADO (+$101) WON +$101
NY METS (-$105) LOST -$105
CHICAGO (+$130) WON +$130
OVER 9 (-$110) Philadelphia @ LA Dodgers PUSH +$0


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Bonus Plays <HR style="COLOR: #a8a8a8" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->COMPUTER SPORTS: WINNER: Divison leading Milwaukee looks to be in danger after losing stud starter Ben Sheets for 4-6 weeks! But, Thursday's starter GALLARDO is a stud, the best the minors has to offer in the entire league!!! Look for the Brew Crew to bounce back behind the talented righty from last nights loss!!! Take Milwaukee-155! GOOD LUCK AND THANKS!!!

Big Time sports: THURSDAY JULY 19th
CINCINNATI / FLORIDA UNDER 9

#1 Sports: THURSDAY'S FREE WINNER: LOS ANGELES DODGERS - 125


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Devil Rays +147
Toronto-NY UNDER 9 1/2 -115 (McGowan-Wang)


Thursday's Comps <HR style="COLOR: #a8a8a8" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Sebastian-UNDER Florida
Sal Conte-UNDER St. Louis
Winner Line-OVER Dodgers
Computer Boys-Detroit
OTM-OVER Tampa Bay
Stu "the unfit father" Feiner-OVER Cleveland
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Free Picks For Today <HR style="COLOR: #a8a8a8" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Greg Shaker | MLB Money Line
free pick962 SDP (-126) vs 961 PHI
Analysis:
SAN DIEGO PADRES -126 (Hamels/Young) We do certainly have 2 very good throwers in this game, both were Allstars and both deserved to be. But there are reasons to believe that SD will win this game tonight being the Short Favorite that they are. Chris Young is a Mountain of a Man at 6'10 and 260 Pounds and he has been like Moses this year at home. One day he might come back down with a Tablet of Info but for now he is still standing by the Burning Bush and Commanding the National League Hitters. This Guy has been unstoppable at Petco this year at 8-3 and an ERA of just 1.97. Over his last 8 thrown there he has allowed a limited number of hits, struck out a Bazillion Batters, and has accumulated and ERA over that timeframe fo just 0.82. THOU SHALL NOT HIT CHRIS YOUNG AT PETCO. While Hamels has been very solid this year, his road numbers are just soso with opposing batters hiting at the .280 mark and that is below the League average. He is way over the League Average in HR's allowed with the lefty seeing an astronomical 21 go over the Boards in just over 124 innings pitched. I know that these Padres are not Philistines of hitting, but they have managed to hit lefties at a nice clip this year, are 17-11 verses Southpaws, and batting 21 points higher against leftside throwers. I certainly do not have to tell you of the huge advantage that SD has in the later innings with a Bullpen that is Superior to anyone in either league and very much superior to the one the Phillies throw at you. The Phillies have dropped 3 of their last 4 and the opposite is true of the Padres. I do think that I lean that SD will get er done one more time tonight.

Thu, 07/19/07 - 7:05 PMLarry Ness | MLB Money Line
free pick957 COL (-100) vs 958 WAS
Analysis:
Break up the Rockies! Colorado (48-46) is 10-4 since enduring a season-high eight-game losing streak, hitting .337 with 15 home runs in the victories. The Rockies won 5-3 over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, completing their second three-game sweep this month. Tonight they open a four-game series with the Nationals (39-55), owners of the worst record in the NL. Colorado went 8-0 against Washington last season, scoring 78 runs and hitting .338. The Rockies have won the last five games at Washington and six of seven there since the Nationals relocated from Montreal prior to the 2005 season. Ubaldo Jimenez, one of the Rockies' top pitching prospects, gets the start. Jimenez's only two major league appearances came last season and he failed to get a decision (3.52 ERA). Matt Chico (4-6, 4.57) makes his first start against Colorado. The left-hander is looking to rebound after being roughed up Saturday in a 5-2 loss at Florida for five runs and seven hits, including three homers, in six innings. He is 4-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 10 home starts but right now I don't want to buck the Rockies, especially they way they've played against the Nationals the last few seasons. Take Colorado.

Thu, 07/19/07 - 1:05 PMRocky Atkinson | MLB Money Line
free pick967 TOR (+210) vs 968 NYY
Analysis:
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Toronto @ NY Yankees 1:05 PM EST
Play On: 1* Toronto +210 (McGowan/Wang) Listed

NY Yankees are 14-19 this year when playing in day games. Toronto bullpen has a 3.64 ERA overall this year along with a 1.294 WHIP in all games this season. McGowan is 1-0 with a 2.61 ERA overall vs NY Yankees since 1997. When McGowan starts against the NY Yankees over the past 10 years, his team is a perfect 2-0. We'll recommend a small play on the Toronto Blue Jays today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky


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<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1d1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->BEGINNING THURSDAY JULY 19



Cincinnati at Florida (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

It’s been a tough season for the Reds, but they’ve shown some signs of life in recent days, with a starting rotation that is flashing some of the form we expected to see when the season began (3.67 ERA last 10 days). The Marlins are fading fast in the competitive NL East, and they’ve been particularly ineffective in night games here at Dolphin Stadium (13-22, -$1160). Since the first three games of this series will take place in the evening, the improved visitor could be a solid underdog value. But steer clear when Sergio Mitre, Florida’s only consistent starter (2.81 ERA in 17 starts), takes his turn. BEST BET: Reds in night games unless opposed by Mitre.



Colorado at Washington (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Nationals have made money vs. lefthanders (+$910), but Jeff Francis, the only southpaw in the Colorado rotation, is not expected to see action. That means a number of righty vs. righty matchups this weekend, something that should work to the visitor’s favor. The Rockies have posted solid numbers in that situation (+$860 overall with 5.0 runs per game), while Washington has floundered (only 10-19, -$455 with 3.1 runs per game at home). Don’t get involved anytime the Nationals send a southpaw to the hill (Colorado -$320 vs. lefties). BEST BET:  Rockies when righty meets righty.



St. Louis at Atlanta (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Braves have looked very sharp (7-1, +$680 last 10 days with 6.1 runs per game), as they close in on the Mets in the NL East. They’ve had to do without John Smoltz, though he is expected back shortly, but they’ve gotten solid work from Tim Hudson (3.35 ERA in 20 starts) and Chuck James (3.73 in 19 starts). Buddy Carlyle (+$435 overall) has chipped in with quality starts in his two most recent outings (2.55 ERA). The Cardinals are simply not a very good baseball team (-$660 overall) and their pitching ranks near the bottom in the NL (4.82). Atlanta should have no trouble handling the righties in their rotation (+$735 so far). BEST BET: Braves vs. righthanders.



Philadelphia at San Diego (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Padres have faltered a bit in recent days (3-5, -$440 last 10 with only 3.8 runs per game and a 4.92 ERA among starters), and while they’ve been a good value vs. lefthanders in 2007, their numbers vs. righties at Petco Park are not encouraging (-$690 with only 3.7 runs per game). The Phillies are scoring lots of runs these days (.274 team BA, 2nd highest in the league), and their numbers against righthanders in all settings are outstanding (35-26, +$540 with 5.6 runs per game). We should catch nice underdog prices on the visitor throughout. BEST BET: Phillies when righty meets righty.



N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Dodgers embarrassed the Mets when they visited LA in June (3-0, +$300) and they’ll be looking to inflict similar treatment on the New York team this weekend. The Mets have had some success on the road, but the home team has outstanding pitching (3.80 ERA) and it’s hard to quibble with the Dodgers’ stellar 17-8 record vs. lefthanders (+$775 with 5.3 runs per game). Both Tm Glavine and Oliver Perez will take the mound this weekend, jump on the home team when they do. BEST BET: Dodgers vs. Glavine and Ol. Perez.



Chicago W. Sox at Boston (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

First 2007 meeting of these clubs, and while the Red Sox are far more formidable on paper (3.79 team ERA, .275 BA as opposed a to 4.62 ERA and a .242 BA for Chicago), it’s important to note that Boston continues to come up short in night games against righties here at Fenway Park (only 8-11, -$1075). The White Sox, on the other hand, are 11-8 vs. righties on the road at night (+$455) and are likely to be enormous underdogs in most, if not all, of the games in this series. BEST BET: White Sox vs. righthanders in night games.



Cleveland at Texas (4) 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Indians may run into trouble here in the 2nd half. They have problems with their pitching staff (4.48 team ERA, 5th worst in the AL) and even ace C.C. Sabathia has been roughed up in recent outings (10.64 ERA last two). Couple that with a disappointing 21-24 record outside of Jacobs Field (-$505 as a visitor), and it’s going to be hard to back them this weekend, even against a team as ugly as Texas (39-52, -$450 overall). But Cleveland’s difficulties aren’t enough to induce us to use the Rangers, one of the worst teams in baseball this year (5.07 team ERA, .256 team BA). BEST BET: None.



BEGINNING FRIDAY JULY 20



Arizona at Chicago Cubs (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

We’ve avoided taking the Cubs at Wrigley Field this year, and for obvious reasons (-$760 overall). But the team is mounting a serious challenge in the NL Central, and if they continue to play the way they have since early June those numbers will inevitably improve. The Diamondbacks continue to hang tough in the NL West, and their overall pitching matches up well with Chicago’s (3.99 ERA vs. 3.89). But they are a break-even team on the road, so we prefer to avoid this matchup and reassess on game day. BEST BET: None.



Houston at Pittsburgh (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

No one expected much from the Pirates when the season began, and they are about where everyone figured they would be (only 40-51, -$585). But they’ve got a pair of solid starters, one of whom, Tom Gorzelanny, is likely to see action at PNC Park this weekend (3.24 ERA in 19 starts). The Astros were not expected to be this bad, and now their only blue chip starter, Roy Oswalt, has seen his ERA climb to 3.91. The team is horrible on the road (15-31, -$1425) so take a shot with the home team when they send their top lefthanded starter to the hill. BEST BET: Gorzelanny.



San Francisco at Milwaukee (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Brewers dominated the Giants in an earlier three game set (+$300) and they continue to hold into the top spot in the NL, just as they have since the beginning of the season. Their numbers here at Miller Park are outstanding (32-14, +$1300) and it’s difficult to imagine the soft hitting Giants (.250 team BA, 3rd lowest in the league) doing much to derail them. SF is only 26-39 against righthanders in 2007 (-$1460) so any of the Milwaukee starters should be a solid value. BEST BET: Righthanders vs. the Giants.



Kansas City at Detroit (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Tigers have made short work of the AL Central; cellar dwellers in head to head play this year (only 7-2, +$320), but the Royals could be an excellent value in this series nonetheless. Despite their success (.290 team BA, with 5.9 runs per game, best in baseball), Detroit has been a major disappointment vs. righthanders here at Comerica (only 17-16, -$680). The Royals, on the other hand, are 15-16 on the road vs. righties (+$970), good for a fat profit thanks to huge underdog prices. The betting lines on these games will no doubt be through the roof, so an upset by the visitor will reap handsome rewards. BEST BET: Royals when righty meets righty.



Seattle at Toronto (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Mariners engineered a sweep of the Blue Jays when these teams squared off at Safeco in June (+$300) and things look very good for them this weekend at Rogers Centre. Their road numbers are excellent (+$755), their offense is one of the league’s best (.281 team BA), and their only lefthanded starter, Jarrod Washburn, is not due to appear in the series. The Blue Jays have been a disaster against righties (28-37, -$1075 overall) and the Seattle rotation is flashing its best form in quite some time. We’ll stick with the visitor when the setting permits. BEST BET: Righthanders vs. the Blue Jays.



Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (4) 20th, 21st (DH), 22nd

The Devil Rays have made life miserable for the Yankees this year (4-4, +$290) and they’ll be getting fat prices here in the Bronx once again this weekend. Considering how much money the Yankees have lost their backers in 2007 (-$2090) it’s tempting to back the underdog throughout. But Tampa Bay has struggled vs. righties overall (-$1450), so we’ll limit ourselves to playing against Andy Pettitte and Kei Igawa, given that the visitor averages 5.0 runs per game vs. southpaws. BEST BET: Devil Rays vs. Pettitte and Igawa.



L.A. Angels at Minnesota (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

The Angels have the best record in baseball right now, but at 24-22 they are far less imposing when they leave Anaheim. The Twins are playing well in recent days (7-3, +$425 with 6.7 runs per game last 10), but their poor numbers in night games at the Metrodome is a cause for concern (-$665). But they’ve fared well in day games so far, particularly vs. righthanders, and that’s what they’ll be up against when LA comes to town. We’ll take a shot in Sunday’s series finale. BEST BET: Twins in day games.



Baltimore at Oakland (3) 20th, 21st, 22nd

We expected the Athletics to be gearing up for another of their patented 2nd half surges, but they’ve fallen on hard times instead (1-8, -$960 last 10 days with only 2.3 runs per game and a 6.36 ERA among starters). The Orioles have been a disappointment, particularly against righthanders (-$1045) so we’d love to take those outstanding Oakland starters against them. But given their current difficulties, we’re forced to stay on the sidelines for now and reassess this match-up on game day. BEST BET: None.



BEGINNING MONDAY JULY 23



Milwaukee at Cincinnati (4) 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th

If the Brewers hope to hold off the hard charging Cubs in the NL Central, they’ll need to improve their performance in road games (only 19-26, -$755 so far). We’d be tempted to go against them, but the Reds have been horrible here at Great American Ballpark (only 20-26, -$1225) so caution is advised. PREFERRED: None.



L.A. Dodgers at Houston (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th

The Dodgers have turned a nice profit in night games (+$635 so far) and all the games in this series will take place in the evening. The Astros aren’t scoring runs (only 3.6 per game last 10), so take a shot with LA’s more formidable hurlers, both of whom will see action. PREFERRED: Penny/Lowe.



San Diego at Colorado (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th

The Rockies have already dropped 4 of 6 head to head contests with the Padres (-$190), but chances are they’ll miss David Wells and just take on those high priced San Diego aces. The Padres are a solid road team, but Colorado is 19-11 (+$770) vs. righthanders at Coors Field and they’re likely to catch some nice underdog prices. The Padres have only averaged 4.0 runs per game vs. righthanders so far in 2007. PREFERRED: Rockies when righty meets righty.



Florida at Arizona (4) 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th

The Marlins have underachieved in 2007, but they’ve posted excellent numbers on the road this year (+$970). We expect to see Scott Olsen (+$520) and Dontrelle Willis (+$240) take the hill at Chase Field in this series. The D’Backs have lost money vs. lefthanders at home (-$320). PREFERRED: Olsen/Willis.



Atlanta at San Francisco (4) 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th

The Braves are moving up fast in the NL East and they are doing excellent work against righthanders (31-19, +$735 with 5.1 runs per game). The last place Giants are only 26-39 against righthanders (+$1460) so we’ll stick with the visitor when the situation permits. PREFERRED: Braves when righty meets righty.



Boston at Cleveland (4) 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th

Good matchup between key AL playoff contenders and you have to like the Indians’ chances. They’ve been unstoppable here at Jacobs Field (33-13, +$1285) and while the Red Sox have fared well vs. righties, they are only 4-10 (-$905) vs. lefthanders outside of Fenway Park. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. the Red Sox.



Minnesota at Toronto (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th

The Twins are picking up steam (7-3, +$425 last 10 days) and they’ve eked out a modest profit outside of the Metrodome (+$340). The Blue Jays are only 28-37 against righthanders (-$1075) so take a shot when Minnesota sends one to the mound. PREFERRED: Righthanders vs. the Blue Jays.



Detroit at Chicago W. Sox (5) 23rd, 24th (DH), 25th, 26th

The Tigers need to keep winning, with the Indians still running neck and neck and the Twins coming on strong. The White Sox provide an inviting target, given their dismal 19-25 mark here at U.S. Cellular

(-$1090). The Tigers are the most profitable road team in baseball (+$1290). PREFERRED: Tigers in all games.



N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City (4) 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th

It’s hard to believe, but the Yankees are only 1-11 vs. lefthanders on the road this year (-$1460 with only 3.3 runs per game). Nevertheless, they’ll still be overwhelming favorites when KC sends a southpaw to the hill. PREFERRED: Lefthanders vs. the Yankees.



Seattle at Texas (4) 23rd, 24th (DH), 25th

The Mariners are drawing close to the Angels in the AL West, and they are formidable wildcard contenders as well. They’ve cleaned up away from Safeco Field in night games (+$925) and they have little to fear from a Texas team they’ve already beaten in 6 of 8 meetings this year (+$355). PREFERRED: Mariners in all games.



Oakland at L.A. Angels (3) 23rd, 24th, 25th

The Athletics have taken 4 out of 6 from the Angels thus far (+$270) and it’s hard to believe that a team with such an outstanding pitching staff (3.72 ERA) can be in the midst of this horrendous losing streak. We’d consider taking them if they improve between now and game day, but we’ll pass for now. PREFERRED: None.



BEGINNING TUESDAY JULY 24



Washington at Philadelphia (3) 24th, 25th, 26th

The Nationals could be an outstanding value as high priced underdogs when taking on the likes of Cole Hamels and Jamie Moyer. They’ve cleaned up against lefthanders in 2007 (+$910) and they’ll no doubt be heavily favored in all games of this series. PREFERRED: Nationals vs. lefthanders.



Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets (3) 24th, 25th, 26th

The Mets have lost money here at Shea Stadium (-$455) and they average less than 4.2 runs per game vs. righthanders. Ian Snell has been very impressive in his 18 starts (+$475, 3.11 ERA) and will catch a nice underdog price when he goes. PREFERRED: Snell.



Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (3) 24th, 25th, 26th

The Cubs are a hot team right now and the best time to take them is as visitor against righthanders (20-12, +$865 so far in 2007). The Cardinals are at their worse vs. lefties (12-17, -$850 with 3.0 runs per game at Busch Stadium) and the trio of Ted Lilly (3.51), Rich Hill (3.81) and Seam Marshall (3.48) are all flashing fine form. PREFERRED: Lilly, R. Hill & Marshall when opposed by righthanders.



Tampa Bay at Baltimore (3) 24th, 25th, 26th

The O’s have gotten the best of the Devil Rays in earlier meetings (5-1, +$410) and they are worth a shot vs. Scott Kazmir, who is likely to see action (Baltimore averaging 5.2 runs per game against lefthanders). PREFERRED: Orioles vs. Kazmir.
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Cleveland at Texas

The Indians dropped two out of three at home to the White Sox and are now just 4-7 in their last 11 games. Starter C.C. Sabathia has had back-to-back rough outings, allowing 13 earned runs and 21 hits over his last 11 innings. Texas could not complete the sweep of the A's yesterday, but won three out of four to push its record to 7-4 in its last 11. Rangers' starter Kameron Loe looks to bounce back from a bad start and regain the form that made him 3-1 with a 2.88 ERA in his last five starts. Texas looks like a good home underdog (+163) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+163). Here are all of today's games.
<TABLE cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=4 width=537><TBODY><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>THURSDAY, JULY 19
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST
</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 951-952: Arizona at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 15.344; Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.841
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+140); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 953-954: San Francisco at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Morris) 14.563; Cubs (Lilly) 17.719
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 3; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-180); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-180); N/A</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 955-956: Cincinnati at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Belisle) 16.456; Florida (Mitre) 15.959
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Florida (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+160); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 957-958: Colorado at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 16.637; Washington (Chico) 15.370
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 959-960: St. Louis at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Maroth) 15.138; Atlanta (Hudson) 17.051
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-200); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 961-962: Philadelphia at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 17.150; San Diego (Young) 15.627
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+130); Over</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 963-964: NY Mets at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Glavine) 15.739; LA Dodgers (Lowe) 16.294
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-130); Over</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 965-966: LA Angels at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Escobar) 15.396; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 14.517
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-177); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-177); Over</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 967-968: Toronto at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (McGowan) 15.054; NY Yankees (Wang) 17.915
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 3; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-235); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-235); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 969-970: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 19.116; Minnesota (Baker) 17.248
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-122); 9
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-122); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 971-972: Chicago White Sox at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Vazquez) 17.196; Boston (Matsuzaka) 16.391
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-205); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+205); Under</TD></TR><TR><TD style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" width=521 height=17>Game 973-974: Cleveland at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Sabathia) 15.324; Texas (Loe) 15.838
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-163); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+163); Under</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 

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dr G ne one??? lol hes 80% i want to see what hes on :p and what about jimmy boyd, i see he has a couple big plays tonight, would like to check that out before i pull the trigger on SD
 

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take it easy fool, heres an idea go find some service plays yourself instead of bumpoing and requesting! god damn useless
 

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Hey Bookie If you need someone to get these things out early I can give you a hand. There are games that start early and some of the picks are early as well on the East Coast. So I could post the early pics when they have the early plays going before the 4:00pm time.
 
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Player that is fine just start the post and bold everything then I will move it to my post, just remember that I am able to post early most days but thursday and sometimes on Wednesdays.

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Earlier would be better if possible.

I am very thankful for the time Bookie Buster puts into this. But if someone can help make the thread earlier it would be nice. I usually miss the afternoon picks of Brandon Lang and Ness. That costs :money8:

Thanx guys.

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