Bookie Buster Tuesday Service Plays 7/26

Charlie Sports
mlb. oakland @ seattle under 8 runs (500*)
mlb. boston-110 (30*)
mlb. cubs-110 (20*)
mlb. san francisco-130 (20*)
mlb. oakland-125 (10*)
mlb. houston-110 (10*) Bonus Play

Brandon Lang
10 DIME
Red Sox

5 DIME
Astros

FRANK ROSENTHAL
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

905 NATS OVER 10.5 SB+
907 BRAVES UNDER 8.5 SB+
909 PADRES+105 SB
913 DODGERS-135 SB
915 FISH+125 SB
917 DRAYS+115 SB
OVER 10 SB+
926 SEATTLE+115 SB

Hondo
July 26, 2007 -- Hondo threw the no-blood splitter last night, scor ing with the Rangers and flopping with the Pirates to leave the deficit holding at a crisp 665 davenports.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch will slap his kiss of death on Gabbard - 10 units on the Bosawx. Also, 10 on Haren and the A's.

Mike Rose
Chicago Cubs (-110)
Thu Jul 26 '07 8:10p

After watching the first two games of this series, it's clearly evident that STL just doesn't have the horses to run with the Cubs at this point in time. Tuesday night's game saw the Cubs overcome a 2-1 deficit, and pull off the 4-3 victory behind a solid effort from the bullpen. Wednesday night saw the same men in blue take it to the Cards hottest pitcher in the month of July and cruise to the 7-1 victory. Chicago is humming on all cylinders right now, and they now sit just two games in back of the division leading Brewers who lost again last night to Cincinnati. The Brew Crew plays early on this afternoon so the Cubbies will know full well whether a win will inch them a game that much closer, or if they need to hold serve to keep pace. Since getting off to a fast start as a starter this season, Braden Looper has fallen on hard times losing two of his L/3 starts while allowing 23 hits and 13 ER's in only 15.1 innings of work. He beat the Cubs way back in April, but that's when he was hot and the Cubs most certainly were not!!! It's retribution time baby!!! Jason Marquis has already beat his former mates twice this season, and you know how the saying goes....everything comes in 3's. I'm a firm believer in that belief, and I'm also a firm believer in the fact that the hottest team in baseball will whip out the brooms and sweep their most hated rivals. Then they'll head to Cincy and become big Redbird fans as they host the Brew Crew for a three game set starting Friday night. Lay the short chalk with the Cubbies as they hold the upper hand on the mound, in the dugout, and in the bullpen.

Marc Lawrence
San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros

Revenge Game Of The Week! - Thursday
Houston w/Rodriguez over San Diego w/Wells Astros send Wandy Rodriguez up against David Wells and the Padres in the opener of this four-game series tonight in Houston. Key stat here is Rodriguez's home road dichotomy, where his home ERA is a super sharp 1.81 as opposed to a gaudy 7.43 ERA on the road this season. With Wells sporting a lousy 6.25 road ERA (opposed to 3.55 at home) this season, look for Rodriguez to improve to 8-2 in his home team starts here this evening.

Pick: Houston

Big Al McMordie

Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

On Tuesday night Dice-K Matsuzaka battled CC Sabathia on the mound and the Red Sox came out of it with a hard fought 1-0 victory. On Wednesday night the score was the same as Fausto Carmona went toe-to-toe with Josh Beckett, only this time it was the Indians who prevailed. The combined number of wins on the season for those four starters (including the aforementioned games) is an amazing 51. Tonight it's back to reality as the Sox lefthanded second-year man Kason Gabbard will face Cleveland's lefthanded veteran Cliff Lee. The combine number of 2007 wins for these two is nine. Gabbard is trying to show that he belongs on the big club and in fact, in the rotation, when veteran Curt Schilling comes back around August 1. And so far, Gabbard is speaking loud and clear with a 4-0 record, 2.97 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. Gabbard has proven to be extremely stingy when it comes to giving up hits and in fact in his last three starts, he has only surrendered an amazing total of nine hits in over twenty-two innings. Lee has been the anti-Gabbard in his last three outings and the Indians have to be concerned with his performance as they try and stay in the pennant chase with a very hot Detroit squad. If there is any reason for hope, it is that Lee is a respectable 2-2 with a 3.72 ERA in six career starts vs. the Sox. But he has never been in this kind of a funk before when he had to face them.

Take Boston.

As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

Vegas Experts
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Thursday, July 26th, 7:05 P.M. EDT

Cleveland offense has gone south in this series with just three runs scored in three games. BOSTON is 21-11 UNDER vs. a good bullpen that converts on 75%+ of their save opportunities this season. CLEVELAND is 62-36 UNDER vs. AL teams allowing 4.2 or less runs/game in the second half of the season since 1997.

Play on: Under

Jimmy the Moose
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Thursday, July 26th, 7:05 P.M. EST EST

Boston has won 5 of their last 6 games. In their last 27 games played on Thursday's the Red Sox are a money making 21-6. They are 16-7 in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Boston has won 6 of Gabbard's last 8 starts. Cleveland has lost 4 of their last 6 games vs. AL East opponents. The Indians have lost Lee's last 3 starts. In Lee's 3 career home starts vs. Boston, the Indians are 1-2. The Indians are 2-4 in the 6 meetings between the clubs this season. Boston has won 8 of their last 11 visits to Cleveland.

Play on: Boston

Karl Garrett
Yankees (-165) at KANSAS CITY

Tonight I will give you another RUN LINE winner of the Yankees over the Royals. New York ran their winning streak to 6 in a row last night, all 6 of those wins coming by 2 runs or more.
Reason to buck the trend, as the Yankees are swinging the bats with conviction and will more than make up for their weak link in the starting rotation with Kei Igawa on the hill. There is no doubt in the G-Man's mind the Royals will get a few runs tonight as they look to avoid the 4-game sweep, but with starter Jorge De La Rosa sporting an ERA over 5 for the year, you just know it is only a matter of time before the Yankees' hit brigade gets double-digits tonight.
The Yanks are within 6 1/2 games of first place now, and I don't see a letup tonight.

Play New York on the RUN LINE.

5? YANKEES -1 1/2 RUNS

Bobby Maxwell
Boston at CLEVELAND (-110)

Cleveland beat Boston 1-0 Wednesday and today the Indians get to face Red Sox rookie Kason Gabbard (4-0, 2.97 ERA). The Indians have got lefty Cliff Lee (5-7, 5.95) on the hill today.
Gabbard has had success this month but he's gotten a lot of help from his offense. Last time out he gave up one run on three hits as the Red Sox routed Chicago 11-2. But this kid on the road hasn't been very effective, posting a 5.59 ERA.
Lee has been horrible in his last three starts but the Indians have gone 5-2 in his home outings this season. He is 2-2 against the Red Sox with a 3.72 ERA and last time he saw them he allowed three runs on six hits over five innings.
When Lee gives up his standard three runs today, it'll be good enough to get a win as the Indians' offense lights up Gabbard and the Red Sox. Play Cleveland to put some runs on the board and win this one.

2? CLEVELAND

Sports Gambling Hotline
Boston at CLEVELAND (pick)


The last pair of games the Red Sox and Indians have played have both been tight 1-0 finals, the teams splitting the pair.
We like the Indians and their strong home field 35-17 mark to manage the 4-game split with the Red Sox.
It will be Kason Gabbard and Cliff Lee, and we don't expect another 1-0 final, as Lee has really struggled of late. Still, after facing the flame-throwing Fausto Carmona last night, we feel the southpaw Lee will benefit from following Carmona this evening at the Jake.
Kason Gabbard is 4-0 this year, but all 4 of his wins have come at Fenway Park where his ERA is a skinny 2.03. On the road, Gabbard has yet to record a decision in a pair of starts, but note his ERA stands at 5.59.
Lee took a loss to Boston back on May the 28th working 5 innings while allowing 3 runs to cross. Look for him to make amends with a solid start tonight at home.

Play on the Tribe.

2? CLEVELAND

Michael Cannon
LA Dodgers (-130) at COLORADO

Take the Dodgers for the road win over the Rockies.
The Dodgers were stymied last night, 2-1 by the Astros. I have a feeling they will break out tonight in the thin air of Coors.
Penny will start for the Dodgers and he's been spectacular this season. The right-hander is 12-1 with a 2.42 ERA in 20 games. Penny has made a living against the Rockies in his career, going 11-2 with a 2.59 ERA in 17 games.
Colorado will start Rodrigo Lopez and the right-hander is starting to cool off after a fast start to the season. I don't see him outpitching Penny here, even if it is at home.
Take the Dodgers as the road chalk for the win.

2? LA DODGERS

Dave Cokin
Take "(904) CIN Reds"

The Brewers have been money at home this season, but this is still a very beatable team on the road. Dave Bush has mediocre away numbers and his ledger vs. Cincy is not good. Lefty Bobby Livingston has been a nice surprise for the Reds, and I think he's worth backing while he's flashing this form, particularly as a home dog. I'll chance the Reds for my Thursday free opinion.

Jim Feist
Take "(906) PHI Phillies"

The Phillies have been on a very nice run here of late and have quietly come withing five games of division leading New York Mets. The Phils have won four straight, five of seven and eight of their last 12 games. The Nationals have been very bad on the road, especially of late where they have lost 10 of their last 13 games. The pithing matchup doesn't overly excite us here, but we have a Phillies club which has confidence against a team that struggles on the road. We'll lay the fairly high price here today with the Phillies.

CAPPERS ACCESS

(Thur) MLB D'Rays
(Thur) MLB Royals

Ben Burns' CFL "Best Bet" WINNER **16-5 (76%) L21 pro football -- Thursday

I'm taking the points with MONTREAL. Toronto is sure to be a popular "public" pick here. After all the Argos have the better record AND they are also playing at home. However, there are several reasons why I expect the Alouettes to step up and score the upset. For starters, this game is more important to Montreal as they can't afford to keep falling further behind in Eastern Conference standings. More importantly, the Als have had an entire week between games, as they played a home game last Thursday. Meanwhile, the Argos are playing on a short week as they played out West (at Calgary) last Saturday. It's also worth mentioning that while both teams lost last week, Montreal was arguably more impressive. Indeed, the Als lost by only two points (20-18) while the Argos got smoked 33-10, with their lone touchdown coming as time expired. Note that the Argos were outgained by a 464-203 margin in terms of total yards. On the other hand, the Als held a 409-352 edge in their game. The Als should have a major advantage at the quarterback position. Anthony Calvillo has been of the best quarterbacks in the league for years and he has seemingly hit his stride. Last week, he went an impressive 33 for 38 (87%!) while passing for a whopping 354 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Conversely, the two Toronto "backup" quarterbacks (Allen and McMahon) were a combined 14 of 32 (44%) for a mere 186 yards. The Als are 11-7-1 ATS their last 19 road games. They are also 5-1 SU/ATS their last six visits to Toronto and 10-4 SU/ATS their last 14 trips here. Look for those numbers to improve this evening as the defending Eastern Conference champs rise to the occasion and play their best game of the young season

Jimmy The Moose

Game: Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Jul 26 2007 7:05PM

Prediction: Boston Red Sox

Reason: Boston has won 5 of their last 6 games. In their last 27 games played on Thursday's the Red Sox are a money making 21-6. They are 16-7 in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Boston has won 6 of Gabbard's last 8 starts. Cleveland has lost 4 of their last 6 games vs. AL East opponents. The Indians have lost Lee's last 3 starts. In Lee's 3 career home starts vs. Boston, the Indians are 1-2. The Indians are 2-4 in the 6 meetings between the clubs this season. Boston has won 8 of their last 11 visits to Cleveland. Play on the Red Sox

EZ Winners


3 STAR; (913) LA DODGERS (-$123) over Colorado
(Listing Penny only)
(Risking $369 to win $300)

2 STAR: (908) SAN FRANCISCO (-$125) over Atlanta
(Listing Lincecum only)
(Risking $250 to win $200)

2 STAR: (909) SAN DIEGO (-$101) over Houston
(Listing Wells only)
(Risking $202 to win $200)

1 STAR: (917) TAMPA BAY (+$130) over Baltimore
(Listing Jackson and Trachsel)
(Risking $100 to win $130)

1 STAR: OVER 10.5 (-$105) Boston @ Cleveland
(Listing Gabbard and Lee)
(Risking $105 to win $100)

Alex Anthony--

5 units---Mets, Tigers, Yankees, Mariners


wunderdog
SARATOGA Race #SIX (3:30 PM Eastern)


( # 4) WESTERN BLUFF - Three back he was beaten back into second by Wheels Up At Noon, who is developing into a very nice horse. Ran to a second-place finish this past Saturday in a stake at Delaware. Throw out his last in the slop, and his two tries for trainer Breen off the claim are acceptable. Think he'll run well today at a square price.
(# 2) Turkish Victory - Trainer Dollase traditionally has a couple of winners at this meet. His horses are geared towards speed tries and this runner looks primed to go as far as he can from the nice cozy draw. This is his first time tagged and second off a layoff.
(# 9) Star Studded - Appears to be racing into shape, and last pair represented his two best to this point. Clearly likes grass racing, and has a nice drill on July 18.
(# 's 3 and 10) Lgt. Point and Copy That - In a wide-open race like this, these horses should be used in bottoms of tri's, or exacta boxes with the top two picks.

blaCK MAGIC
Baltimore -129

(Listing Trachsel and Jackson)


The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are having serious troubles winning ball games. They are 5-22 in their last 27 games overall. Starting pitching has been their down fall the whole time. Edwin Jackson will not help matters tonight. Jackson is 2-9 with a 6.65 ERA during his 2007 campaign. He has given up 109 hits in 86 innings with a terrible WHIP of 1.81. Baltimore is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings with Tampa Bay in 2007. The Devil Rays are 16-64 in their last 80 games as a road underdog. The Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 39-13 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cash in with Baltimore.

INFO PLAYS
3* on Chicago Cubs -105

(Listing Marquis)



The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball since June 3rd. Everything is clicking and they have the advantage today on the mound with Marquis vs. Looper. The Cubs are 13-7 in Marquis’ 20 starts in 2007 and he has just a 3.92 ERA for the year. Braden Looper features a 7.63 ERA over his last 3 starts and over a 5.00 ERA on the season. The Cubs will touch him up for at least 5 runs tonight with the way they have been hitting the ball. The Cubs have won 4 straight over St. Louis. The Cubs are 8-0 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 7-1 in Marquis' last 8 starts vs. National League Central. The Cardinals are 1-5 in Looper's last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Bet Chicago tonight.

MADDUX
Milwaukee -130

WUNDERDOG
Game: New York Yankees at Kansas City (8:10 PM Eastern)
Pick: New York Yankees -153


What else can be said? The Royals were beating up on everyone. They came into this series having taken series against three top teams, Seattle, LA Angels and Detroit. The Yankees right now are a team that is as hot as an offense gets. It's what happens when an All-Star lineup gets hot at the same time. It's a lineup right now that can out-hit their pitching. Kei Igawa has been bad, but so has DelaRosa. Igawa has actually out-pitched him recently, but one thing for sure, the Royals are not going to out-hit the Yankees right now. Going to ride this train ‘til it derails, which doesn't appear to be anytime soon. The Yankees were 21-29 on May 29, 14.5 games in back of the Red Sox, and left for dead. They are 33-17 since, and have made up eight games, Yankees sweep the four-game series.

Doc's sports

7*- ariz.
5*- BOS
2*- cinn
2* - NYM - 1.5

dont u mean thursday BB haha.. w/e lets get these service plays and lts get some winners... keep up the good work

larry ness
houston
chicago/ st louis over

Root 7/26;

Chairman - Rockies

Millionaire - Giants

Udog, 7/26 TREND FACTORS AND INDEXES

MLB DUNKEL

Oakland at Seattle
The Mariners should be glad to get home after dropping six straight on the road, including yesterday's 7-6 loss against the Rangers in which closer J.J. Putz blew his first save opportunity after converting 31 straight. Facing league ERA leader Dan Haren (11-3, 2.41) isn't an easy assignment, but the M's are the only team to beat him twice this season. Overall Seattle has won seven of nine against the A's this year and starter Jeff Weaver has pitched solidly enough in recent weeks (2-1, 2.43 ERA in last six starts) to make the Mariners a good underdog pick (+133) according to Dunkel, which has Seattle favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+133). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.838; NY Mets (Perez) 15.826
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-200); Under

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Bush) 13.746; Cincinnati (Livingston) 14.404
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+125); Under

Game 905-906: Washington at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Lannan) 15.252; Philadelphia (Eaton) 16.392
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 907-908: Atlanta at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Carlyle) 15.569; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.008
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+125); Under

Game 909-910: San Diego at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Wells) 13.686; Houston (Rodriguez) 14.377
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+110); Under

Game 911-912: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.101; St. Louis (Looper) 14.940
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); Under

Game 913-914: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Penny) 14.430; Colorado (Lopez) 14.764
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-135); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Over

Game 915-916: Florida at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Kim) 15.462; Arizona (Owings) 15.522
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+130); Under


Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Jackson) 14.608; Baltimore (Trachsel) 14.499
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+140); Over

Game 919-920: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.770; White Sox (Danks) 14.732
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Detroit (-160); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

Game 921-922: Boston at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Gabbard) 16.128; Cleveland (Lee) 15.348
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-110); Under

Game 923-924: NY Yankees at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Igawa) 16.831; Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.788
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 12
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-175); 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-175); Over

Game 925-926: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Haren) 14.540; Seattle (Weaver) 14.981
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-133); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+133); Over

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PITTSBURGH (41 - 58) at NY METS (57 - 43) - 12:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 42-86 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-59 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-86 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-52 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-60 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-48 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 158-111 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 160-112 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. NY METS since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PEREZ is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) at CINCINNATI (43 - 59) - 12:35 PM
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. BOBBY LIVINGSTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-31 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-78 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 62-76 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-43 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-27 (-19.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 47-82 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BUSH is 13-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 7-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 15-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 38-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 184-228 (-71.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-37 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-27 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 209-230 (-54.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

DAVE BUSH vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUSH is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.630.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-5.6 units)

BOBBY LIVINGSTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.




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WASHINGTON (42 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (52 - 48) - 1:05 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. ADAM EATON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM EATON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
EATON is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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ATLANTA (54 - 48) at SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 57) - 7:05 PM
BUDDY CARLYLE (R) vs. TIME LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 133-131 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-93 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 590-474 (+84.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 227-151 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ATLANTA is 90-48 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 27-19 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-57 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-34 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-57 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

BUDDY CARLYLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIME LINCECUM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.




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SAN DIEGO (54 - 46) at HOUSTON (44 - 57) - 8:05 PM
DAVID WELLS (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 29-44 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 70-58 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-31 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-59 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WELLS is 198-115 (+47.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 97-59 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 31-9 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 75-47 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 51-29 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 44-57 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 44-57 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 275-268 (-56.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DAVID WELLS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WELLS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 46) at ST LOUIS (45 - 52) - 8:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. BRADEN LOOPER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 388-437 (-120.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 404-402 (-105.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-142 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 226-278 (-85.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-139 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 30-41 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 40-56 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-28 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 6-16 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 29-22 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-48 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 139-135 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 139-135 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-19 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-2 (+2.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 3-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

BRADEN LOOPER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOOPER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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LA DODGERS (56 - 46) at COLORADO (51 - 50) - 9:05 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 38-32 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 38-34 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 51-50 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 51-47 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LOPEZ is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-7 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PENNY is 16-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 15-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PENNY is 31-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 117-172 (-56.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

BRAD PENNY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PENNY is 11-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.112.
His team's record is 14-3 (+10.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.9 units)

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)




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FLORIDA (48 - 54) at ARIZONA (55 - 48) - 9:40 PM
BYUNG-HYUN KIM (R) vs. MICAH OWINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 55-48 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 40-33 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-21 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 55-48 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-20 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
FLORIDA is 212-222 (+38.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
ARIZONA is 303-271 (-47.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 424-369 (-61.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

BYUNG-HYUN KIM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KIM is 0-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.76 and a WHIP of 1.931.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

MICAH OWINGS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.




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TAMPA BAY (38 - 62) at BALTIMORE (46 - 53) - 12:35 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. STEVE TRACHSEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-81 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-69 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-108 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-35 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-30 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 7-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-62 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-96 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 3-23 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 145-192 (-62.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
TRACHSEL is 51-79 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-1 (+6.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TRACHSEL is 0-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.680.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)




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DETROIT (60 - 40) at CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 56) - 2:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 180-116 (+46.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 115-92 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 22-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 100-64 (+23.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-39 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 60-40 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 38-17 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 34-19 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 20-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 15-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
VERLANDER is 20-3 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-49 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-56 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-67 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-27 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 1-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.96 and a WHIP of 1.701.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.687.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)




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BOSTON (61 - 40) at CLEVELAND (59 - 42) - 7:05 PM
KASON GABBARD (L) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 40-45 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-93 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-22 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 67-68 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-24 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-56 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

KASON GABBARD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CLIFF LEE vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEE is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.0 units)




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NY YANKEES (54 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (43 - 57) - 8:10 PM
KEI IGAWA (L) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 22-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-17 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 85-65 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-46 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 4-10 (-11.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 96-143 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-108 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-31 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-41 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 105-158 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 11-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 11 to 11.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KEI IGAWA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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OAKLAND (48 - 53) at SEATTLE (54 - 45) - 10:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JEFF WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 32-39 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 48-53 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 7-14 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
SEATTLE is 51-42 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 40-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 54-45 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-18 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 59-51 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-60 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-108 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
OAKLAND is 69-65 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-30 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-53 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 58-66 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-2 (+7.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAREN is 5-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

JEFF WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 3-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 5-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)




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MLB SHORT SHEET


Thursday, July 26th

National League

Pittsburgh at NY Mets, 12:10 EST
Paul Maholm (L) vs. Oliver Perez (L)
Maholm: Pittsburgh 15-5 Over as a road underdog of +150 or more
Perez: Mets 9-2 SU at home vs. Pittsburght

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 12:35 EST
Dave Bush (R) vs. Bobby Livingston (L)
Bush: 13-32 TSR in road starts
Livingston: Cincinnati 43-33 Over when the total is 8.5 to 10

Washington at Philadelphia, 1:05 EST
John Lannan (L) vs. Adam Eaton (R)
Bacsik: Wash 3-9 SU off BB division losses by 2 runs or less
Eaton: 6-1 Over in day games

Atlanta at San Francisco, 7:05 EST TBS
Buddy Carlyle (R) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
Carlyle: 3-0 TSR, 2.86 ERA L3 starts
Lincecum: SF 2-11 at home after scoring 2 runs or less

San Diego at Houston, 8:05 EST
David Wells (L) vs. Wandy Rodriguez (L)
Wells: 8-0 Under vs. NL Central
Rodriguez: Houston 3-11 off a blown save

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:10 EST
Jason Marquis (R) vs. Braden Looper (R)
Marquis: 3-0 TSR, 1.83 ERA vs. St. Louis
Looper: St. Louis 0-4 SU at home vs. Cubs

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 9:05 EST
Brad Penny (R) vs. Rodrigo Lopez (R)
Penny: 9-1 Under Away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Lopez: 7-0 TSR in home starts

Florida at Arizona, 9:40 EST
Byung-Hyun Kim (R) vs. Micah Owings (R)
Kim: Florida 10-2 Over after scoring 1 run or less
Owings: Arizona 33-21 SU off a SU win


American League

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 12:35 EST
Edwin Jackson (R) vs. Steve Trachsel (R)
Jackson: TB 3-23 SU Away in July
Trachsel: 16-4 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 EST
Justin Verlander (R) vs. John Danks (L)
Verlander: Detroit 16-4 SU as a road favorite of -125 or more
Danks: White Sox 12-4 Over after a game with a combined score of 15+ runs

Boston at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Kason Gabbard (L) vs. Cliff Lee (L)
Gabbard: Boston 23-9 SU after BB games with no home runs
Lee: 11-0 Over on Thursday

NY Yankees at Kansas City, 8:10 EST
Kei Igawa (L) vs. Jorge De La Rosa (L)
Igawa: Yankees 11-1 SU Away when the total is 11 or higher
De La Rosa: KC 11-30 SU at home vs. lefties

Oakland at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Dan Haren (R) vs. Jeff Weaver (R)
Haren: Oakland 11-1 SU revenging a 3-game sweep
Weaver: Seattle 14-6 Over at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

** (TC) Denotes Time Change


MLB WRITE-UP


Thursday, July 26


Hot Pitchers
-- Former Pirate Perez is 2-0, 2.29 in his last three starts.
-- Livingston is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts. Bush is 4-2, 3.29 in his last six starts.
-- Bacsik is 1-0, 1.46 in his last couple of starts.
-- Lincecum is 3-0, 1.05 in his last five starts. Carlyle is 4-0, 2.25 in his last five starts.
-- In his last three home starts, Rodriguez has allowed one run in 23.2 IP. San Diego is 4-1 in last five Wells starts.
-- Cubs won four of last five Marquis starts.
-- Dodgers are 12-3 in last fifteen Penny starts. Colorado is 8-1 with Lopez if they score three or more runs.
-- Kim is 2-1, 3.16 in his last four starts.

-- Devil Rays are 5-5 in last ten Jackson starts, after being 0-8 in his first eight.
-- Tigers won seven of last eight Verlander starts, scoring 33 runs in his last three.
-- Gabbard is 3-0, 1.93 in his last four starts.
-- Bronx won last three Igawa starts, scoring 20 runs.
-- Weaver is 3-2, 2.66 in his last six starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Maholm is 1-3, 5.54 in his last four road starts.
-- Eaton is 2-2, 6.64 in his last seven starts.
-- Looper is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts.
-- Owings is 0-4, 8.39 in his last five starts.

-- Trachsel is 0-3, 9.13 in his last five starts.
-- Danks has a 7.00 RA in his last three starts.
-- Lee is 0-3, 11.25 in his last three starts.
-- de la Rosa is 0-1, 11.74 in his last couple starts.
-- Haren is 0-2, 5.84 vs Seattle this season.

Totals
-- Last five Perez starts stayed under the total.
-- Last six Bush starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Eaton starts, but under is 5-0 in last five Bacsik starts. .
-- Three of last four Carlyle starts went over the total.
-- Five of last six Rodriguez starts went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Looper starts went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Penny starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Kim starts went over the total.


-- Four of last five Trachsel starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Danks starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Lee starts went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight de la Rosa starts.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Haren road starts.


Hot Teams
-- Mets won ten of their lasttwelve home games.
-- Phillies won their last five games, scoring 39 runs.
-- Astros won three of their last four games.
-- Cubs won nine of their last twelve games. Cardinals are 8-4 in game after their last twelve losses.
-- Rockies are 16-4 in their last twenty home games. Dodgers won seven of last ten on the road.
-- Arizona won five of its last six home games.
-- Braves won six of their last eight road games.

-- Red Sox won five of their last six games.
-- Orioles won eight of their last eleven home games.
-- White Sox won four of last six home games. Tigers are 7-3 in their last ten road contests.
-- Bronx won last six games, scoring 69 runs.

Cold Teams
-- Reds lost four of last six games, outscored 39-18. Brewers are 4-10 in their last fourteen road games.
-- Pirates lost ten of eleven since the All-Star break.
-- Nationals lost eleven of their last fourteen road games.
-- Dodgers lost three of their last four games.
-- Padres lost five of their last six games.
-- Marlins lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Giants lost eight of their last eleven home games.

-- Indians lost four of their last six home games.
-- Devil Rays lost last five games, allowing 54 runs.
-- Royals lost first three games of Bronx series, allowing 25 runs.
-- Seattle lost last six games, scoring seventeen runs. A's are 1-5 in last six road series openers.

MLB ADDITIONAL


Thursday, July 26


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Tips and Trends
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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets (12:10 PM ET)

Pittsburgh starter Paul Maholm is 2-1 with a 1.42 ERA in three career starts versus the New York Mets. He’s yet to allow a home run in 19 innings against them. EDGE: PIRATES
Maholm has fallen into a consistent pattern of alternating wins and losses over his last eight starts. He picked up a 7-3 home victory over the Houston Astros last time out, allowing two runs and eight hits over 6 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: METS
New York’s Oliver Perez faces his former club for the third time in his career, as the left-hander is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against Pittsburgh. SLIGHT EDGE: PIRATES
Perez has picked up consecutive victories over Cincinnati and Los Angeles since the All-Star break, surrendering just three earned runs over 13 1/3 innings. EDGE: METS
The OVER is 15-6-3 in the Pirates last 24 road games versus a left-handed starter.



Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (2:05 PM ET)

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is a dismal 1-4 with a 6.96 ERA in six career starts versus the White Sox. Detroit picked up a 6-5 victory over Chicago on April 22, with Verlander picking up a no-decision after giving up three runs and four hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Detroit has won seven of Verlander’s last eight starts and the offense has supplied an incredible 33 runs in his last three victories. BIG EDGE: TIGERS
Chicago’s John Danks was reached for four runs and nine hits in a 6-2 loss to Detroit on April 25. The left-hander has allowed eight runs and 15 hits in 10 2/3 career innings against them. EDGE: TIGERS
The White Sox have had three losing streaks of two games or more with Danks on the hill, as he enters off a 11-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
The White Sox are 4-0 in their last four home games versus a right-handed starter.



Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)

Since the All-Star break, Boston’s Kason Gabbard has pitched like an ace. He’s allowed just one earned run over 16 innings in picking up two straight victories against the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. EDGE: RED SOX
Gabbard is searching for his first road victory of his career, as he’s posted a 0-3 record and 5.08 ERA in eight outings away from Fenway Park. BIG EDGE: INDIANS
Cleveland starter Cliff Lee is an even 2-2 with a 3.72 in six career starts against Boston. He ended up on the losing end of a 5-3 loss to Bosont on May 28 at Fenway Park, allowing three earned runs and six hits over five innings. SLIGHT EDGE: RED SOX
Lee has given up 19 earned runs and 23 hits in his last 16 innings, as the Indians have lost his last three starts. EDGE: RED SOX
The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games as a home underdog.



Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants (7:05 PM ET)

Atlanta reliever-turned-starter Buddy Carlyle is making his first career starts versus San Francisco. He has three previous relief appearances against them, allowing three earned runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: GIANTS
The Braves have won Carlyle’s last three starts, including a 7-4 road victory versus the Padres. It was his first road victory of the season, allowing three earned runs and eight hits over eight innings of work. EDGE: BRAVES
San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum has to be looking forward to his return to AT&T Park, after making three straight starts on the road. The talented rookie has posted 14 scoreless innings over his last two home starts. EDGE: GIANTS
Lincecum is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA in four July starts. He’s limited opponents to just four runs and 15 hits in 27 1/3 innings. BIG EDGE: GIANTS
The Giants are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter.



San Diego Padres at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)

Padres left-hander David Wells is a perfect 2-0 in three career starts against the Astros, despite carrying an inflated 5.71 ERA. EDGE: PADRES & OVER
Wells has struggled mightily on the road in 2007, going 2-4 with a 6.25 ERA in eight road starts this season. He’s allowed an incredible 60 hits in just 40 1/3 innings away from Petco Park. EDGE: ASTROS
Houston’s Wandy Rodriguez has a brilliant 5-2 record and 1.81 ERA in nine home starts this season. The left-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last 23 2/3 innings at Minute Maid Park. BIG EDGE: ASTROS
Rodriguez has been reached for 11 earned runs and 16 hits in his last 8 1/3 innings of work. EDGE: PADRES
The Padres are 9-3 in Wells’ last 12 road starts versus a team with a losing record.



Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)

Chicago’s Jason Marquis is a perfect 3-0 with a sparkling 2.08 ERA in five career outings versus St. Louis. He picked up back-to-back victories over the Cardinals in consecutive starts this year in April, allowing three earned runs and 12 hits in 13 2/3 innings. EDGE: CUBS
Marquis has posted a 1-0 record in two starts since the All-Star break, but brings in a 6.17 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
Cardinals right-hander Braden Looper is an even 2-2 with a 2.62 ERA in 33 career relief appearances against the Cubs. He picked up a 2-1 victory in his only start against Chicago on April 20, allowing one run and five hits over seven innings. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
St. Louis has alternated wins and losses in Looper’s last five starts, as he comes off a miserable start against Atlanta. The Braves collected seven runs and 10 hits against Looper in a 14-6 victory. SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
The Cardinals are 7-1 in Looper’s last eight starts versus the NL Central.



Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (9:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles starter Brad Penny has picked up victories in his first two starts after the All-Star break, but insiders are quick to point out his second-half slide in 2006. He was just 6-7 with a 6.25 ERA in 15 starts after the break last season. SLIGHT EDGE: DODGERS
Penny is a brilliant 6-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight road starts this season. The Dodgers have won his last four starts away from Dodger Stadium, outscoring opponents 33-6 over that span. EDGE: DODGERS
Colorado’s Rodrigo Lopez is a perfect 5-0 with a 3.55 ERA in seven home starts this season. The Rockies have won all seven of his Coors Field starts. BIG EDGE: ROCKIES
The Rockies offense has sputtered during Lopez’s last four starts, scoring just six runs over that span. EDGE: UNDER
The Rockies are 14-3 in their last 17 home games.



Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners (10:05 PM ET)

Oakland’s Dan Haren is 5-3 with a 2.73 ERA in nine career starts against Seattle. He’s lost both starts versus the Mariners this season, even though he’s allowed just three earned runs over 12 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Haren is suffering through his worst month of the season, as he’s allowed 13 earned runs and 29 hits over 24 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
Seattle right-hander Jeff Weaver is a disappointing 0-2 during the month of July despite posting a reasonable 3.46 ERA. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Weaver is an even 3-3 with a 5.32 ERA in 11 career outings against the Athletics. He tossed five innings of one-run ball against Oakland on June 6, a 7-1 no-decision victory. SLIGHT EDGE: MARINERS
The Athletics are 2-8 in their last 10 games as a favorite.



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Thursday’s MLB betting notes

Saito set to return

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Takashi Saito could return from a shoulder injury in time to pitch in Thursday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies. The Japanese righty played catch on flat ground for over an hour on Monday after missing the previous six games.

"We like the way he felt out there," Dodgers manager Grady Little told the Los Angeles Daily News. "I am feeling pretty optimistic he will be available on Thursday."

Saito is having a fantastic season as the Dodger’s closer and has managed 25 saves and just three blown saves so far. He has pitched nearly 40 innings and has an ERA of 1.59.

With the dominant Brad Penny (12-1, 2.42 ERA) taking the mound on Thursday against the Rockies, there’s a good chance Saito will be called into action. Colorado counter with Rodrigo Lopez (5-3, 4.46) and is a +114 underdog with the total set at 9 ½.

Tigers relief

The Detroit Tigers bullpen has been solid in July, tallying a 4-1 record with a 2.41 ERA in 18 games. But it’s about to get a whole lot better as both Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney gear up to return in the coming weeks.

On Monday, Zumaya threw off the mound for the first time since an injured finger landed him on the DL in May. Meanwhile, Rodney had a throwing session on Tuesday and looks set to begin a rehab assignment this week, probably with Triple-A Toledo.

"It is no slam dunk that everything is perfect," manager Jim Leyland told MLB.com. "We think it is. It looks good. But do we know that for sure? No, I'm not that smart. When you get a hitter in there and he starts to put a little more on it, you don't know what is going to happen."

The Tigers, without their two ace relievers, close out a four-game series against the White Sox on Thursday with ace Justin Verlander set to start. He will face Chicago’s John Danks and oddsmakers have Detroit listed as a –159 favorite.

Pirates can’t blame pitchers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost nine of their last 10 games, but it’s not the pitching staff’s fault. As reported on MLB.com, the Pirates starters have allowed two runs or less in 47 of the team’s 97 games this season.

Their bullpen has also done its share. The relievers have managed 23 saves this season and posted a 2.33 ERA in nine games since the All-Star break.

"That kind of had me reared back on my seat in the airplane yesterday," Pirates manager JimTracy told MLB.com. "Case in point – our weekend this past weekend, where the opposition scores three runs in two days and beats us twice."

Not surprisingly, Pittsburgh’s batters have struggled badly this year. They have a combined .251 average with 78 homers and 398 runs scored – the second worst record in the majors.

On Thursday, they face New York Mets starter Oliver Perez looking to improve that form in the finale of a three-game series. The Pirates counter with Paul Malholm and are +180 underdogs with the total set at 8 ½.

Chopping and changing

With everyday centerfielder Jason Pence on the DL with a wrist injury, the Houston Astros will rotate players through that position on a day-to-day basis depending on particular matchups.

The bulk of the time will probably go to Jason Lane, who posted a .165 average in two months with Houston earlier this season. He was demoted to Triple-A Round Rock in June, but has been handed a second chance after hitting .308 with eight homers in 42 games there.

But manager Phil Garner has said that he will also use shortstop Eric Bruntlett and outfielder Chris Burke in the centerfield position to maximize the team’s offense.

With Lane likely to make the start in centerfield, the Astros take on the Padres on Thursday in the first of a three-game series. Wandy Rodriguez (6-9, 4.446) will face David Wells (5-6, 4.57) on the mound and San Diego is a +106 underdog.

Timlin back at his best

Veteran Red Sox pitcher Mike Timlin looks to be back to his best after struggling with injuries last year. The 41-year-old setup man has not given up a run in his last 16 innings of work and boasts a 3.31 ERA for the season.

"When he's going good, I can't tell what he's throwing," Boston manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "From the dugout, you can't tell. That's what I told him last night. I said, 'You're back to where I can't tell.' And I meant that in a good way. When he's throwing good, I just don't know what he's throwing."

Timlin will likely be called upon again on Thursday when the Red Sox look for the series win over the Cleveland Indians. Kason Gabbard (4-0, 2.97) will face Cliff Lee (5-7, 5.95) on the mound and the Red Sox are a –107 favorite.



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Baseball Today - July 26
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SCOREBOARD
Thursday, July 26

Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EDT). Kason Gabbard (4-0, 2.97 ERA) starts for the Red Sox in a possible playoff preview.

STARS
Wednesday

-Ryan Raburn, Tigers, hit two homers and drove in seven runs to help Detroit top the Chicago White Sox 13-9.

-Ryan Howard, Phillies, hit a two-run homer in the 14th inning to give Philadelphia a 7-5 victory over Washington.

-Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays, homered and drove in four runs in Toronto's 13-1 rout of Minnesota.

-Fausto Carmona, Indians, pitched eight shutout innings to lead Cleveland to a 1-0 victory over Boston.

-Matt Holliday, Rockies, tied a career-high with four hits, including a home run and two doubles, in a 10-2 victory over San Diego.

-Paul Lo Duca, Mets, drove in four runs in the New York Mets' 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh.

RARITY

Cleveland avenged a 1-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday with a 1-0 win on Wednesday night. Fausto Carmona allowed four hits in eight shutout innings and Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo homer to help the Indians follow a 1-0 loss with a 1-0 win for the first time since April 17-18, 1942.

SNAPPED

Ramon Vazquez hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning off previously unblemished closer J.J. Putz, and Texas beat Seattle 7-6 on Wednesday to complete a four-game sweep. Putz hadn't allowed a run in 16 road appearances this season and had converted a majors-best 31 consecutive save chances since last season, including all 29 this year.

QUICK WORK

Aaron Cook (7-6) needed just 74 pitches to win his second straight start and second complete game of the season, leading Colorado over San Diego 10-2 Wednesday. Cook (7-6) allowed seven hits, struck out two and walked none after going 1-5 in his previous nine outings.

WINNING INNING

Toronto tied a franchise record with an 11-run sixth inning in a 13-1 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday. Gregg Zaun drove in four runs in the inning with an RBI double and a three-run homer that capped the scoring. The Blue Jays last scored 11 runs on April 26, 1995, against Oakland.

STRONG IN DEFEAT

Josh Beckett pitched a complete game - allowing one run and four hits - in Boston's 1-0 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday night. It was his fourth career complete game and first since Aug. 13, 2005 - a span of 60 starts - when he was with Florida.

STREAKS

Erik Bedard allowed one run in six innings to earn his sixth straight victory, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Tampa Bay 6-1 on Wednesday night to extend the Devil Rays' losing streak to five games. ... Ted Lilly gave up one run on six hits to win his seventh straight decision in the Chicago Cubs' 7-1 victory over St. Louis. ... Jeff Kent homered in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-1 loss to Houston and has now reached based safely in 36 straight games, the longest streak in the majors this season. ... The New York Yankees pounded out 13 hits for the third straight night in a 7-1 victory over Kansas City.

SPEAKING

``It's a crazy thing. It's pretty unbelievable that it could actually work out that way.'' - Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez, after hitting his 499th career home run in New York's 7-1 win over Kansas City on Wednesday. Rodriguez will try for No. 500 on Thursday against Jorge De La Rosa, who surrendered career homer No. 400 to Rodriguez a little over two years ago.

SEASONS
July 26

1928 - Bob Meusel of the New York Yankees hit for the cycle for the third time in his career. The Yankees scored 11 runs in the top of the 12th to beat the Detroit Tigers, 12-1, in 12 innings.

1939 - The New York Yankees tied a major league record by scoring in every inning against the St. Louis Browns. Bill Dickey hit three home runs in the 14-1 win.

1962 - Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves set the National League record for home runs by a pitcher when he hit his 31st off New York's Craig Anderson. Spahn dealt the Mets their 11th straight loss with a 6-1 victory.

1970 - Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three straight homers off Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals. On the same day, Orlando Cepeda of the Atlanta Braves connected for three consecutive homers in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

1984 - Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos tied Ty Cobb on the career singles list, No. 3,052, with a base hit in the eighth inning in a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1991 - Montreal's Mark Gardner became the first to pitch nine no-hit innings against a Dodger home team since Johnny Vander Meer beat Brooklyn at Ebbets Field on June 15, 1938, for his second straight gem. But the Dodgers won in the 10th on two singles off Gardner and Darryl Strawberry's RBI single off Jeff Fassero.

1998 - Trevor Hoffman's bid to set a major league record with 42 straight saves ended when the San Diego closer gave up a home run to Moises Alou on his first delivery in the ninth inning, tying the game. The Padres wound up beating Houston 5-4 in the 10th, but Hoffman blew his chance at history.

2005 - Greg Maddux recorded his 3,000th career strikeout against San Francisco, striking out Omar Vizquel in the third inning of a 3-2, 11-inning victory for the Giants.

Today's birthdays: Brandon Morrow 23; Joaquin Benoit 30.



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HOT

Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers) -The Tigers have scored at least 10 runs in each of Verlander's last three starts and each time, the Tigers came out on top. Bettors who like to play the over have taken advantage of the righty too by cashing in during each of his last four appearances. The Tigers finish off their series with the ChiSox as -163 road favorites and the total is set at 9 ½.

Kei Igawa (New York Yankees) - The Yankees' left-handed rookie has three straight no-decisions, but that hasn't stopped the Yanks from winning those contests. Igawa has lasted only five innings in each of his starts this month, but New York has found a way to go 3-0 in that span. Igawa is listed as a -159 favorite against the Royals.

Buddy Carlyle (Atlanta Braves) - Carlyle has been a real buddy to Braves backers recently. The righty has won three straight outings allowing six runs in his last 22 innings during that span. He has four strikeouts in less than four innings of work during two career relief appearances in San Francisco. Atlanta is listed as +119 underdogs today.

COLD

Cliff Lee (Cleveland Indians) - The number on Lee's jersey is 31, but his record in July is 1-3. He's lost each of his previous three outings and his ERA during those appearances is nearly 11.00. His struggles have helped over bettors cash in each time during his personal losing skid. The Tribe host Boston as +101 dogs and the over/under is listed at 10 ½ runs.


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Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Baltimore Orioles: (-129, 10)

Steve Trachsel has been a pain in the butt for Orioles backers this season. It seems a month off wasn’t enough to get the right-hander healthy after hitting the DL with an injury to his gluteus muscle. Trachsel was served his seventh loss of the season last weekend when he made his return to action.

In his last five starts, Trachsel has an ERA above 9.00 and Baltimore suffered losses in all five games. Trachsel is 5-7 this year with a 5.05 ERA and has a 34-48 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

The Devil Rays had their way with Trachsel the last time he faced Tampa Bay. He was pounded for six runs on six hits in one of six games this season in which he has pitched fewer than five innings.

Pick: Devil Rays +121



Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians: (+101, 10 ½)

BoSox young lefty Kason Gabbard takes his undefeated record on the road Thursday – a place where he is yet to record a win in his 13 games in the bigs.

Gabbard has two no-decisions on the road along with an overall 4-0 record and 2.97 ERA. Over his last three starts, Gabbard has allowed only three earned runs in more than 22 innings pitched.

"Gabby was effective because he was throwing strikes. Kason, lately, has been throwing more strikes and going right at hitters," first baseman Kevin Youkilis told the Berkshire Eagle after Gabbard’s most recent win. "He's been getting the breaking ball and changeups over, and keeping guys off balance."

Last season Gabbard was 0-2 in three road starts with an ERA of 4.73.

Pick: Red Sox -109



Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies: (+116, 10)

The pressure is on the Dodgers rotation to pitch perfectly, deep into games because star closer Takashi Saito injured his shoulder. But you can exclude staff ace Brad Penny from this list. He’s been doing that all season.

Penny, who ranks third in the MLB money standings this season (10.91 units, or if you wagered $100 on all of his starts, you’d be up $1,091), leads the National League in quality starts with 17. He is averaging 6 ½ innings per start and has pitched fewer than six innings only twice this year.

Penny is 11-2 lifetime versus Colorado with a 2.59 ERA. In his last appearance against the Rockies, Penny gave up only two hits and no runs.

Pick: Dodgers -122


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CFL LONG SHEET


Thursday, July 26


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MONTREAL (1 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 2) - 7/26/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in July games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


CFL WRITE-UP


Montreal (1-3) @ Toronto (2-2)-- Argos' two wins are by 25,33 points, but they lost 33-10 at Calgary last week. Toronto is 2-0 vs spread at home, losing 24-22 at home to Lions,, and waxing Hamilton 30-5. Argos completed only 14 of 32 passes last week at McMahon, were outgained 480-257. Montreal's losses are by 9,9,2 points; they've been outsacked 19-6 so far this season. Als beat Toronto 33-24 in Eastern Conference finals last fall.


CFL ADDITIONAL

Thursday, July 26

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CFL Betting Trends
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1-3 MONTREAL ALOUETTES vs. TORONTO ARGONAUTS 2-2
July 26, 7:00 PM | Turf of Rogers Centre


MONTREAL
Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Montreal is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Montreal's last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto

TORONTO
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 19 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing at home against Montreal


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WNBA LONG SHEET


Thursday, July 26


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INDIANA (16 - 7) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 9) - 7/26/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
INDIANA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NEW YORK (10 - 12) at CONNECTICUT (12 - 12) - 7/26/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CHICAGO (10 - 13) at DETROIT (18 - 5) - 7/26/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WNBA ADDITIONAL

Thursday, July 26

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Betting Trends
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Trends - Indiana at Sacramento

ATS Trends

Indiana
Fever are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
Fever are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento
Monarchs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Monarchs are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.

OU Trends

Indiana
Under is 16-5 in Fever last 21 Thursday games.
Under is 25-9 in Fever last 34 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 19-7-1 in Fever last 27 games as a road underdog.
Under is 29-11-1 in Fever last 41 road games.
Under is 20-8-1 in Fever last 29 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-2-1 in Fever last 8 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 5-2 in Fever last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Fever last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 7-3 in Fever last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Fever last 10 vs. Western Conference.

Sacramento
Under is 5-1 in Monarchs last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 28-9 in Monarchs last 37 games following a S.U. win.

Head to Head
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Sacramento.
Fever are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Fever are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Sacramento.

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Trends - New York at Connecticut

ATS Trends

New York
Liberty are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Liberty are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Liberty are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Liberty are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 vs. Eastern Conference.
Liberty are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Liberty are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Liberty are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Connecticut
Sun are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Sun are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 Thursday games.
Sun are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Sun are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Sun are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
Sun are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Sun are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Sun are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.

OU Trends

New York
Over is 5-0 in Liberty last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 4-0 in Liberty last 4 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Liberty last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 games as a road underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Liberty last 5 road games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Liberty last 10 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 5-2 in Liberty last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Liberty last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 27-11-1 in Liberty last 39 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 9-4-1 in Liberty last 14 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.

Connecticut
Over is 4-0 in Sun last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-1 in Sun last 7 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sun last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Over is 5-1-1 in Sun last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Sun last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Sun last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1-1 in Sun last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 24-8 in Sun last 32 Thursday games.
Over is 5-2 in Sun last 7 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-2 in Sun last 7 games as a home favorite.
Over is 7-3 in Sun last 10 home games.

Head to Head
Liberty are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Connecticut.

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Trends - Chicago at Detroit

ATS Trends

Chicago
Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Sky are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Sky are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Sky are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sky are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Sky are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

Detroit
Shock are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Shock are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.
Shock are 12-30-1 ATS in their last 43 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Shock are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Shock are 9-24-1 ATS in their last 34 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Shock are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Shock are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Shock are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite.
Shock are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Shock are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite.

OU Trends

Chicago
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as a road underdog.
Over is 6-0 in Sky last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 6-1 in Sky last 7 games as an underdog.
Over is 6-1 in Sky last 7 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Sky last 5 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Sky last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 8-3-1 in Sky last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Sky last 7 games following a S.U. win.

Detroit
Under is 4-0 in Shock last 4 Thursday games.
Over is 6-1 in Shock last 7 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Shock last 6 games as a favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Shock last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 home games.
Over is 8-2 in Shock last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Shock last 5 games as a home favorite.
Over is 9-3 in Shock last 12 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head
Sky are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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(All from MSI)

RUCKNESS SPORTSPICKS'

2-0 SWEEP (THURSDAY SWEEPSTAKES)BRINGIN OUT THE BROOM

50* METS(LIST PEREZ AND MAHOLM)

20*PHILLIES(LIST EATON AND LANNON)



BET ONE PICKS


Boston Red Sox ~vs~ Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians +104


Winners Inc

San Diego Padres ~vs~ Houston Astros

Houston Astros -1.5 (+192)


JOHN MARTIN


MLB Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore

Take Baltimore Orioles

1 Unit on Baltimore -129 (Listing Trachsel and Jackson) The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are having serious troubles winning ball games. They are 5-22 in their last 27 games overall. Starting pitching has been their down fall the whole time. Edwin Jackson will not help matters tonight. Jackson is 2-9 with a 6.65 ERA during his 2007 campaign. He has given up 109 hits in 86 innings with a terrible WHIP of 1.81. Baltimore is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings with Tampa Bay in 2007. The Devil Rays are 16-64 in their last 80 games as a road underdog. The Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and 39-13 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cash in with Baltimore.


USA Sports Consulting

Los Angeles Dodgers ~vs~ Colorado Rockies


Los Angeles Dodgers -122


Winning Angle Sports

7/26/2007 at 2:05:00 PM

Detroit Tigers/J Verlander R at Chicago White Sox/J Danks L

Detroit Tigers


Mensapicks

7/26/2007 at 12:35:00 PM
Tampa Bay Devil Rays/E Jackson R at Baltimore Orioles/S Trachsel R


Baltimore Orioles


Global Handicapping

7/26/2007 at 12:35:00 PM Milwaukee Brewers/D Bush R at Cincinnati Reds/B Livingston L run line

Cincinnati Reds/B Livingston L +1.5


Joe Wiz

MLB - Los Angeles-N (-135)

Bobby Bo

July 26, 2007

Sport:MLB
Game: Marlins vs D-Backs
Prediction: 1* D-Backs -135

HotLock $ports
8-5 +291

Oakland Athletics ~vs~ Seattle Mariners

Oakland Athletics -122

Brandon Lovell
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Game: Dodgers vs Rockies


4* Rockies +115


RAZOR SHARP

CHICAGO CUBS/ST LOUIS OVER the total of 9


PLATINUM PLAYS

MLB: the ST LOUIS CARDINALS + 100 Over the Chicago Cubs


TOTALS 4 U

CHICAGO CUBS/ST. LOUIS CARDS UNDER 9


MIKE WYNN

Arizona w/Owings -135 Over Florida


NEVADA SHARPSHOOTER

THURSDAY
DEVIL RAYS +125 OVER ORIOLES

DARK HORSE

Milwaukee -125 over


Carlo Campanella


Game: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets Jul 26 2007 12:10PM

Prediction: New York Mets

Reason: Pittsburgh lost at the NY Mets last night, 3-6. They're in one of the biggest slumps in MLB, losing 9 of their last 10 games, and now stay in New York for the final game of a 3-game series on Thursday afternoon. Expecting them to get swept on Thursday as we find them at 0-4 as Dogs of 170 or higher following a loss which they allowed 6 Runs or more this season! A great early afternoon game to use in your parlays.

7* Play On NY Mets


GINA PICKS

Thursday, July 26th, 2007, 8:10 p.m. est.



New York Yankees (54-46) at Kansas City Royals (43-57)
(L) Kei Igawa (2-2) vs. (L) Jorge De La Rosa (7-10)



New York's left-hander Kei Igawa (2-2, 6.67) allowed two runs on seven hits and striking out six over five innings in a 7-3 win against Tampa Bay on Saturday, but did not factor in the decision. Igawa is 0-2 with an 8.13 ERA in seven starts. He has never faced the Royals.

Kansas City's left-hander Jorge De La Rosa (7-10, 5.61 ERA), allowed seven runs over 4 1/3 innings in a 10-8 loss to the Tigers in his last start on Saturday. De La Rosa has lost his last two starts allowing 10 runs over 7 2/3 innings. He is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in seven career starts against the Yankees.

Kansas City has lost five of their last 7 games at Kauffman Stadium and five of the last six versus the Yankees at home. The total has gone over in 11 of the last 14 meetings.


Both teams will have erratic and struggling lefties on the hill tonight. Take the New York Yankees in a high scoring game. New York has won seven of the last 8 versus Kansas City.

New York Yankees - 155


MR A

Thursday, July 26th, 2007, 9:40 PM EST.

Florida Marlins (48-54) at Arizona Diamondbacks (55-48)
(R) Byung-Hyun Kim (5-5) vs. (R) Micah Owings (5-5)


(R) Micah Owings

Take the Diamondbacks to beat-up on the Marlins again tonight at Chase Field. Arizona’s rookie Micah Owings is 0-4 with a 7.30 ERA in his last five starts, but is 3-2 with a 3.18 ERA in nine appearances, including eight starts at home. Arizona has won five straight games and five of its last 6 at home. Meanwhile, Florida has lost four of their last 5 road games and right-hander Byung-Hyun Kimona has not had much success against the Marlins. Kimona is 1-5 with an 8.56 ERA in eight career appearances against Arizona, 0-3 with a 10.91 ERA at Chase Field in five career outings, including three starts.



Oddsmakers:
Arizona as a -130 home favorite with the total listed at 9½ 'over'.

Arizona Diamondbacks


Big Dons World Class Handicapping


New York Yankees ~vs~ Kansas City Royals


Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-111)


LT Profits


Milwaukee Brewers @ Cincinnati Reds u9.5 (-105)
Thu Jul 26 '07 12:35p
Brewers, Reds to slide Under 9.5 (-105)
Both David Bush of the Milwaukee Brewers and Bobby Livingston of the Cincinnati Reds are in good form right now, so we look for a rather low-scoring affair today.
Bush has now reeled off five Quality Starts in his last six starts overall, and he is starting to dispel the notion that he cannot pitch on the road, as two of those outings came away from home. Livingston has a nice 3.52 ERA in four starts, allowing three runs or less in his last three outings. The southpaw has never faced Cincinnati before, which should make him doubly tough.

Finally, for the trend-lovers out there, the Under is now 28-12 the last 40 times that Milwaukee was a road favorite in the 125-150 range, so go Under again.

Brewers, Reds Under 9.5 (-105)




New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals u11.5 (-115)
Thu Jul 26 '07 8:10p
Yankees and Royals to sneak Under bloated total
At first glance, one would expect a slugfest when the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals square off tonight in Kansas City. After all, Kei Igawa of the Yankees enters this contest with a 6.67 ERA, while Jorge de la Rosa of the Royals comes in at 5.61.
However, a deeper look reveals that this contest could easily slip Under this fat posted total of 11.5. Yes, Igawa pitches up in the strike zone way too often, but he has shown some marked improvement recently, allowing two and three runs in his last two starts respectively. Granted he was pulled after five innings after each start, but there is nothing wrong with employing that strategy again here.
This is because the previously maligned Yankee bullpen has really come around nicely, in fact now ranking 10th in the Major Leagues with a 3.67 pen ERA. Thus, it is no coincidence that the Yanks have limited the Royals to a total of seven runs in the first three games of this series, and are allowing just 3.90 runs per game in the last 10 games. Furthermore, if you toss out one 14-run explosion by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Bombers allowed just 2.78 runs per game in the other nine games.
We would not be surprised to see the Royals held to three runs or less tonight, meaning that the Yankees could score eight runs and this game would still stay Under. Now de la Rosa was hit hard by the red-hot Detroit Tigers offense in his last start, but he had allowed three runs or less in each of his previous four starts. Besides, it is not as if de la Rosa is without ability despite his ERA, as he has allowed three runs or less in 12 of his 20 starts this season. New York is well aware of just how good de la Rosa can be, as he tossed 5.2 scoreless innings at the Yankees while allowing just six hits in his only career starts against them last season.
Finally, the Royals bullpen has also come a long way since the start of the season, as they are now in the top half of the majors with a 3.88 pen ERA. Yes, the Royals are still allowing a rather high 5.60 runs per game over the last 10 contests, but a comparable performance here would probably still be good enough to keep this game Under this inflated number.

Yankees, Royals Under 11.5 (-115)


Donald Tran
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Sport: MLB
Matchup: Chicago at St. Louis
Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals -105 W/ Looper


Jennifer Barry
Thursday, July 26 2007

Sport: MLB
Matchup: Florida at Arizona

Prediction: Florida Marlins +120 W/ Kim


Chad Jordan
Thursday, July 26 2007

Sport: MLB
Match up: San Diego at Houston
Prediction: San Diego Padres +105 W/ Wells


Paul Leiner
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Sport: MLB
Game: Milwaukee/Cincinatti
Prediction: 5* Brewers -125


STAN SHARP

TRIPLE DIME - OAKLAND A's


Ness - 15* Houston

Ness - 20* Total Cubs/StL Over


Keith Martin Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers -138
Oakland Athletics -115


Power Play of the Day

Boston Red Sox -110 (Gabbard) 7:00 eastern

BB u think we can get these writeups for Ness??

nikeairx said:

dont u mean thursday BB haha.. w/e lets get these service plays and lts get some winners... keep up the good work

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Ya it pop up a t and I did not look to see which day it was.

GL,

BB

Ben Burns Picks For Today
<HR style="COLOR: #a8a8a8" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Houston Astros Over San Diego Padres

Under The Total Pirates/mets

Under The Total Yanks/royals

SeBASTIAN
has a few picks.

10*’s

NYM under

Cinn over

Phil over

Cubs over

NYY under

20*

Seattle under

nikeairx said:

BB u think we can get these writeups for Ness??

Click to expand...

I have not seen them.

Raymond

GAME OF THE YEAR
<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1d1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->tigers

Dave Malinsky
4* ATLANTA/SAN FRANCISCO 1st Half Under 4.5

We did not have to sweat much in cashing an easy ticket with this concept between these teams last night, and we look for more of the same here – two starting pitchers bring excellent form to the table as well as the advantage of the opposing offenses not having seen them, but this time an added factor as well, with the awkward shadows from this unusual starting time also working in the pitcher’s favor the first couple of passes through the lineup.

No one is throwing a baseball any better than Tim Lincecum right now. After struggling with his poise as so many pitchers do on the first call up he has settled down to show the kind of stuff that makes him one of the best young right-handers in the sport. Over his last five starts it has been a sparkling 3-0/1.05 and there is not a fluke to be found inside of the numbers – a dominating ratio of 41 strikeouts vs. only 19 hits allowed tells it all. From this mound he has not allowed a single run in his last two starts, covering a total of 14 innings, and it has been 20 strikeouts vs. only seven hits allowed. On the first look against him, expect the Braves to be overpowered.

Buddy Carlyle will not exactly overpower the Giants, but he can get it done with finesse against them. He has worked to a 4-0/2.25 tune over his last five starts, and has turned those tricks by throwing strikes – he has walked only three batters in 32 innings in that span. And while he does not bring the explosive stuff of Lincecum, a ratio of 21 K’s vs. those three walks gets it done in any league. There is nothing special at all about the way that the Giants are swinging the bats these days, so if you do not walk anyone they do not find it easy to reach the scoreboard.

Culver baseball Thursday (7/26/07) Part I
<HR style="COLOR: #2b295e" SIZE=1>Reds +114
White Sox +150

Pittsburgh-NY UNDER 8 -115 (Maholm-Perez)

Larry Ness' 20* NL Total of the Month (21-8 or 72% TY with MLB totals!)

A 'Putz' (1st blown save TY!) cost Larry a 3-0 sweep last night but his 2-1 Wednesday gave him exactly 250 plays in MLB this season. He's won 165 or 66%! Very selectively, Larry's released only 29 MLB totals, winning 21 or 72%! His 20* NL Total of the Month goes tonight and it's "not to be missed!"

CUBS/CARDINALS OVER
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Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (77-26 TY with 15* GOW plays in MLB!)

After a 2-1 Wednesday, Larry's Y-T-D mark after 250 MLB releases in the '07 season, sits at an impressive 165-85! Since Opening Day, his 15* GOW plays are a simply superb 77-26! Larry's "assault on MLB's moneyline" continues tonight with his 15* NL Game of the Week. Interested?

HOUSTON ASTROS

Doc Sports
7*- Arizona
5*- Boston
2*- Cincinnati
2* - Mets -1.5 run



Ben Burns' #1 American League Total of the Week **8-1-1 L10 Totals!

Ben Burns went 2-1 yesterday, including a 10-2 winner on Colorado and a split with his over/under picks. This renowned "Totals Guru" is now a tidy 8-1-1 his last 10 "totals." and a POWERFUL 17-6 his last 23 picks overall. It was nine days ago that Ben cashed his AL TOM. If you liked that easy winner, make sure to grab Ben's #1 AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

YANKEES/ROYALS UNDER
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**BLOWOUT ALERT** Ben Burns' MAJOR MISMATCH (17-6 L23!)

Consistency counts and Ben Burns continues to be incredibly consistent! After cashing two of three tickets yesterday, Burns is now an AWESOME 49-21 his last 70 MLB packages. Ben is also a COMMANDING 17-6 (74%) his last 23 overall. Like those stats? Join Ben for today's MAJOR MISMATCH. This "pick'em" game has all the makings of a ROUT. You know what to do!

ASTROS

Alex Anthony--
5* Mets,Tigers,Yankees,Mariners


Vegas Experts Tip of the Day

Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Thursday, July 26th, 7:05 P.M. EDT

Cleveland offense has gone south in this series with just three runs scored in three games. BOSTON is 21-11 UNDER vs. a good bullpen that converts on 75%+ of their save opportunities this season. CLEVELAND is 62-36 UNDER vs. AL teams allowing 4.2 or less runs/game in the second half of the season since 1997.

Play on: Under

VEGAS SPORTS PICS

Chicago White Sox (Danks) +150* over Detroit (Verlander)

Boston Red Sox (Gabbard) -105** over Cleveland (Lee)

Seattle (Weaver) +115* over Oakland (Haren)


Keith Martin Sports
Los Angeles Dodgers -138
Oakland Athletics -115


Larry Cook
Chicago (N) Cubs vs Saint Louis Cardinals
3* on Chicago Cubs -104 (Listing Marquis) The Chicago Cubs are the hottest team in baseball since June 3rd. Everything is clicking and they have the advantage today on the mound with Marquis vs. Looper. The Cubs are 13-7 in Marquis’ 20 starts in 2007 and he has just a 3.92 ERA for the year. Braden Looper features a 7.63 ERA over his last 3 starts and over a 5.00 ERA on the season. The Cubs will touch him up for at least 5 runs tonight with the way they have been hitting the ball. The Cubs have won 4 straight over St. Louis. The Cubs are 8-0 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 7-1 in Marquis' last 8 starts vs. National League Central. The Cardinals are 1-5 in Looper's last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Bet Chicago tonight.


Jimmy the Moose


Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians
Thursday, July 26th, 7:05 P.M. EST EST

Boston has won 5 of their last 6 games. In their last 27 games played on Thursday's the Red Sox are a money making 21-6. They are 16-7 in their last 23 games as a road favorite. Boston has won 6 of Gabbard's last 8 starts. Cleveland has lost 4 of their last 6 games vs. AL East opponents. The Indians have lost Lee's last 3 starts. In Lee's 3 career home starts vs. Boston, the Indians are 1-2. The Indians are 2-4 in the 6 meetings between the clubs this season. Boston has won 8 of their last 11 visits to Cleveland.

Play on: Boston

Accu Picks

4- NYY -1'
3- Houston


Fast Eddie Sports

MLB comps

20* $200 TOP Plays -

Washington Nationals + 160
Houston Astros - 110
Oakland A's - 120


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BB do u know the deal with this roach character on this site.. are his plays available for service plays... if there are picks since half the people say his thread is a scam and half say hes an unbelieveable capper??