service plays 8/21/07

BEN BURNS

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GAME OF THE YEAR

HOUSTON ASTROS

Game: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros Game Time: 8/21/2007 8:05:00 PM Prediction: Houston Astros Reason: I'm laying the price with HOUSTON. Hanrahan has been decent in limited starts for the Nationals. However, he hasn't made it past the fifth inning yet and he took his first loss in his last start. Its worth noting that Hanrahan struggled with his control for the second straight start. After allowing four walks (2 K's) in 5 1/3 innings at San Francisco, he allowed another four walks in five innings vs. Philadelphia. In fact, over the five innings, he threw a whopping 50 pitches which were called balls. That's not going to get it done in Wandy's house. Not when the Nationals have the worst offense in the majors. I say "Wandy's house" because Rodriguez is 6-2 with an awesome 1.65 ERA in 12 home starts, holding opposing hitters to a mere .200 batting average. Despite a hard-luck loss in his last start here, the Astros remain an outstanding 9-2 in the last 11 of those starts. They're also a perfect 4-0 in Rodriguez's four career starts against the Nationals, winning those games by a combined score of 26-14. The Astros are still 5-2 the last seven times that they were a host in this series. They haven't abandoned thoughts of the playoffs quite yet but absolutely cannot afford to keep losing home games to the likes of Washington. Behind another big game from Rodriguez, look for them to bounce back in a big way this evening, dropping the Nationals to 0-4 their last four games against southpaws.

*Game of the Year
Houston Astros





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A.L. Game of the Week

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Game: Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Game Time: 8/21/2007 7:05:00 PM Prediction: Cleveland Indians Reason: I'm laying the price with CLEVELAND. Pitching matchup certainly favors the Indians here. These same pitchers faced each other last week and Carmona and the Indians won 5-2. That was first big league start for Jair Jurrjens of the Netherlands and he allowed four runs for a 5.14 ERA. Now he has the misfortune of facing the very same team for his second start. Carmona was dominant in that game as he allowed only four hits and one run while striking out 10 through eight complete innings. He is now 14-7 with a highly respectable 3.16 ERA for the season. He has also allowed three earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts. During that stretch he has allowed a mere 14 earned runs in 63 1/3 innings. That's a 1.99 ERA since the beginning of July! Including last week's victory, the Indians are a perfect 3-0 when Carmona has started the Tigers this season. That includes a 5-3 win here back in May. Carmona also defeated the Tigers 7-2 here last season. Look for the Indians' ace to outpitch the rookie once again as the Indians grab Game 1 and improve to 5-2 their last seven games here and 10-6 the last 16 in the series overall.

*A.L. Game of the Week
Cleveland Indians

Michael Cannon Money Train
Tuesday's Plays...

15 Dime –

PHILLIES (With Tomko and Kendrick as listed pitchers)
Take the Phillies as the home chalk for the win over the Dodgers.
I know this is a pretty hefty price, but it shouldn’t be a problem because I don’t see the Dodgers winning this game.
Los Angeles will start Brett Tomko, who has had a miserable year. The right-hander is 2-10 with a 5.67 ERA and hasn’t won since July 15. He’s 0-3 with a 5.14 ERA in his last five starts and gave up five runs and six hits in just five innings of a 7-4 loss to Houston on Tuesday.
The Dodgers as a team have been struggling away from home, losing eight of their last 11 road games.
The Phillies should feast on Tomko, particularly Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard. Rollins is batting .538 (7-for-13) lifetime against Tomko, while Howard is 4-for-5 with a homer and a double in his career against the right-hander.
On top of that, Kyle Kendrick will start for Philadelphia and he has sparkled at Citizens Bank Park, where he’s 4-0 with a 3.18 ERA in seven games this year.
Take the Phillies as the home chalk as they grab the win.


5 Dime –

A’s (With Haren as listed pitcher)
Take the A’s for the road win over the Blue Jays.
Oakland has been on a hot streak, winning six of their last eight games, and will send their ace to the mound tonight.
Dan Haren, who is 13-4 with a 2.54 ERA on the year, should pick up right where Joe Blanton left off last night. The right-hander has held the opposition to three earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts.
Toronto will counter with Dustin McGowan and the right-hander is coming off back-to-back losses in his last two starts.
I’ll gladly side with the hotter team and better pitcher tonight.
Take the A’s for the win.

INDIANS (With Carmona and Jurrjens as listed pitchers)
Take the Indians as the heavy road favorite tonight over the Tigers.
Fausto Carmona will make his second straight start against rookie Jair Jurrjens. Carmona was dominant in the Tribe’s 5-2 win last Wednesday, striking out a career-high 10 and allowing just two runs on four hits over eight innings. The right-hander has won both of his career starts in Detroit.
The Tigers are coming off a humbling series against the Yankees, where they were outscored 20-6 in losing the final three games of a four-game set in the Bronx.
Jurrjens couldn’t hang with Carmona in their last meeting and I don’t see him doing it tonight either.
Take the Tribe for the road win.

CAPPERS ACCESS

(Tue) Brewers
(Tue) Angels

BIG AL MCMORDIE

Philadelphia (Kendrick) over LA Dodgers (Tomko)

INSIDERS SPORTS GROUP

Tony Mathews
August 21, 2007

Matchup: Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins

Selection: Minnesota Twins (-120)

JIM FEIST

The Yankees are a long way from home. They also go with their most struggling pitcher in 38-year old Mike Mussina and his 4.76 ERA. The Angels are 7-0 at home their last 7 games against righty starters, and 9-2 the last 11 games. Overall, the Angels are 40-17 at home! Ace Kelvim Escobar has been outstanding at 13-6 with a 2.68 ERA. He's ready for the stretch drive with a sizzling 1.35 ERA the last 3 starts.

Play the Angels!

COMPUTERS SPORTS

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES-145 W/KENDRICK

DAVE COKIN

The Cubs dropped the finale of their set with the Cardinals and lost sole possession of the NL Central lead in the process. But I like their chances of getting their series in San Francisco off to a good start. There's no question the Giants can be tough here with rookie sensation Tim Lincecum throwing. But the innings are mounting up for Lincecum and he's been a little less effective with his command recently. Jason Marquis is 3-0 lifetime against the Giants and I feel he's worth backing here at the underdog odds.

Bryan Leonard

Mariners at Twins (926)

Seattle has been dominant against lefties all season, with its strong righty lineup, but less so against righties. They face a hot righty here in Minnesota's Scott Baker, who has a 3.15 ERA the last three statts. Minnesota is a great hitter's park and Seattle lefty Jarrod Washburn is in a slump, at 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA his last three starts. He is 0-2 in 13 innings against the Twins this season.

PLAY THE TWINS

RAZOR SHARP

OAKLAND/TORONTO UNDER the total of 8

Marc Lawrence
Game: Washington Nationals at Houston Astros Aug 21 2007 8:05PM
Prediction: Houston Astros
Reason: Play On: Houston w/Rodriguez over Washington w/Hanrahan
Note: Astros send steady Wandy Rodriguez to the hill against the Nats tonight knowing he is 4-0 in his MLB career team starts against Washington. He's also cashed 9 of his 12 team starts at home this season, where he owns a sparkling 1.65 ERA. With Joel Hanrahan in miserable current form we'll stay at home with Houston and Rodriguez this evening.

#1 SPORTS

COLORADO ROCKIES - 130

Jimmy The Moose
Game: Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks Aug 21 2007 9:40PM
Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks
Reason: Heading into last night's the game the Brewers had lost 7 of their last 9 road games. In their last 33 games as a dog they are 9-24. In their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter they are 7-20. The Brewers are 5-11 in Bush's last 16 road starts. In his last 8 road starts as a dog the Brewers are 2-8. Arizona is 21-6 in their last 27 games. In their last 28 games as a home favorite they are a money making 20-8. In their last 57 games as a favorite they are 40-17. The D'Backs are 4-1 in Hernandez's last 5 home starts. In his last 7 as a favorite Arizona is 5-2. Play on the Diamondbacks

TV HOTLINE

OAKLAND -110

Big Al Mcmordie
Game: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox Aug 21 2007 8:10PM
Prediction: under
Reason: At 8:10 pm, our complimentary selection is on the 'under' in the Kansas City/Chicago White Sox game. Righthander Leo Nunez will get the start for KC, and he's been brilliant this season. In five appearances, he has a 1.96 ERA and he's given up just 17 hits in 23 innings. Nunez will be opposed by veteran Javier Vazquez, who's been solid for the Chisox this season. His ERA is a respectable 3.74 and he's won 10 games (against just six losses) for the light-hitting White Sox. Vazquez also excels vs. Kansas City, as he has a 2.95 career ERA vs. the Royals. And Nunez' ERA vs. Chicago is a super 1.50. The Royals have gone 'under' the total in 10 of their last 12 games, and we'll look for another low-scoring game on Tuesday night. Good luck, as always, Al McMordie.

MIGHTY QUINN

Mighty split with the Brewers and Yankees last night.

Today it's the Mariners. The surplus is 605 sirignanos.

Joe Nelson


Pittsburgh (Armas) + over Colorado (Dessens)

The Pirates are averaging over seven runs scored per game in the last ten games and Pittsburgh may be putting together a late season surge despite another disappointing season. Pittsburgh starter Tony Armas has salvaged his season after being relegated to relief duty after an awful start to the year. Pittsburgh is 3-0 in his three starts since returning to the rotation and he is capable of another strong performance today. The Rockies rotation is a bit thin at present and recently acquired Elmer Dessens will make a follow-up start to an unsuccessful outing last week in San Diego. Just as the Rockies started to appear as legitimate playoff contenders the offense has gone cold. Colorado is hitting just .263 in the last ten games compared with a .302 average from the Pirates. Despite underdog status the Pirates can win big on Tuesday.

VEGAS SPORTS PICS

New York Mets (Maine) -110* over San Diego (Young)
Chicago Cubs (Marquis) +120** over San Francisco (Lincecum)

NICK PARSONS

Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuesday, August 21st, 9:40 P.M. EST EST

This game features Dave Bush (9-9, 5.01 ERA) of the Brewers vs. Livan Hernandez (9-7, 4.86) of the Diamondbacks. Bush gave up three runs and seven hits in seven innings during Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. Bush has not won in his last three starts, while allowing a total of 12 earned runs in 18 innings. In fact, he has just one win in his last six appearances, and that came during a relief outing. On the road Bush’s ERA spikes to 5.69. Hernandez shook off a rough start to pitch seven innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks won another series Thursday by beating the Florida Marlins 5-4. Hernandez gave up three runs in the first, and then allowed only one run over the next six innings. The right-hander did not record a strikeout but walked only one, and he also had two hits and scored a run. Hernandez has won three straight starts while allowing nine earned runs in 20 innings. At home he’s 5-2 and his ERA drops to 4.62. This is great value on the home team and a pitcher who is in more control of his game right now.

Play on: Arizona

John Fina
August 21, 2007

Selection: Oakland Athletics (-115)

JEFF BENTON

Haren is at it again. He’s posted eight consecutive quality starts, pitching at least six innings and given up three earned runs or fewer in all eight. He’s now 13-4 with a 2.54 ERA on the season, and Oakland is 4-2 in his last six starts.
And while he has had his struggles against the Blue Jays in his career, the fact of the matter is Oakland is 4-1 when he pitches against Toronto, including three straight wins in Canada over the past two seasons.
Overall, the A’s are on a 13-7 roll, including 6-2 in their last eight following last night’s 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. And their once-moribund offense has come to life in the last two-plus weeks, scoring at least six runs in nine of their last 14 overall, including tallying six runs or more in seven of their last eight road contest
Finally, while Toronto starter Dustin McGowan has had his moments, he’s still just a kid who’s going to tire as the innings add up (he’s now well over 100 on the season). He’s also struggled mightily in night games (2-7, 5.59 ERA) as opposed to day games (6-0, 2.17 ERA), and Toronto is just 9-10 when he starts, including 2-10 at night.
So to get Oakland in a pick-em spot with their ace on the hill is a very good bargain.
(based on a 1 to a 10 ♦ Rating)

2♦ OAKLAND A'S

Templer's Sports Picks

8/21/2007 at 8:05:00 PM
Washington Nationals/J Hanrahan R at Houston Astros/W Rodriguez L overunder

Washington Nationals/Houston Astros o9

SCOTT DELANEY

OVER in the Rangers (Padilla) at Orioles (Cabrera) - (carryover from Monday's rainout)
Where should I start with this one?
Forget the fact Texas has stayed low in nine of its last 10, and Baltimore has done the same in three straight, this one goes over because of the hurlers we have on the mound tonight.
Texas has stayed over in seven of Vicente Padilla's eight road starts this season, as he brings an ERA of 9.00 when he toes the rubber with a travel bag under his arm. Out of the other dugout, the O's are 11-3 over when Daniel Cabrera is starting at Camden Yards.
The over is also 13-3-1 in Padilla's last 17 starts, while the total has been high in seven of the last nine times Cabrera has faced a team from the American League West.
Going back even further, the over is 19-7 in Cabrera's last 26 home starts.

5? OVER

MATT RIVERS

For Tuesday take the Mariners at the Metrodome.

Seattle is a legitimate club and a complete team right now thanks to a very very good offense, a very very good defense and a very very good bullpen and therefore deserve to be right there in the AL West and the Wild Card hunt. These guys are no fluke by any means as the Mariners are a team that can win any game as they have a superstar in Ichiro and quality players in Ibanez, Sexson, Beltre, Betancourt, Johjima and others .
The Twins have become a bit of a disappointment this season with a couple of studs themselves in Mauer and Morneau. But they are both lefty bats that can get neutralized by a solid lefthander in Jarrod Washburn who is right there on the same level with Scott Baker.
The Minnesota righty has been great at times but he is up against somewhat of a juggernaut here and will give up a little bit today.
All in all to get Seattle and not really have to lay anything in this situation is more than you can ask for. It may not be a mortal lock as Baker and the Twinkies can be dangerous but all in all sign me up for the hotter and overall superior M's.

Bobby Maxwell

Today we're headed to Anaheim, Calif. for a Bonus Play on the Angels as they look to make it two in a row against the Yankees. Los Angeles scored an 11-inning win over New York Monday and tonight it'll be two in a row.
The Angels are 41-17 at home and 5-2 against the Yankees this season.
Kelvim Escobar (13-6, 2.68 ERA) is on the hill for Los Angeles today as he battles the Yankees' Mike Mussina (8-8, 4.76). Escobar has made eight quality starts allowing just 10 earned runs over 57 2/3 innings.
The Angels are 16-7 in Escobar's 23 starts and 9-3 at home where Escobar is 7-3 with a 2.07 ERA. Back on May 26 he dominated the Yankees, allowing just one run on six hits over seven innings of a 3-1 victory. The Angels have won three of his last four starts against New York.
Mussina was drilled byt he Tigers on Thursday when he gave up seven runs in five innings of an 8-5 home loss to Detroit. For his career, Mussina has a 3.43 ERA in 30 starts against the Angels.
Let's play the red-hot home team in the Angels today. Escobar will deliver in front of the home fans and Los Angeles will get this one.

2? L.A. ANGELS

KARL GARRETT


Tonight a big showdown in the Central Division, and I will lay the road juice with Carmona and the Tribe.
Cleveland got healthy on lowly Tampa over the weekend, while Detroit struggled against the Yankees. The Tigers will have Zumaya back, but it may not be enough, as the Indians have held the upperhand in this year's season series, as the Tribe is 4-2 in games played in the Motor City this year.
Same pitching matchup as 6-days ago when Carmona and Jurrjens had at it. Jurrjens took the loss, as he allowed 4 runs in his 7 innings of work. Not too bad for a debut, but Carmona was simply electric once again, as Fausto went 8 strong and allowed only 1 run in the win.
Carmona is 3-0 his last 4 starts against Detroit, and in 2 of the wins he has allowed 1 run, while he allowed 3 runs in the other victory.
I just don't see a rookie outdueling Carmona at this time of the year, so I am going to lay the road lumber and take the Indians to keep their hold on 1st place in the Central with the win tonight.

3? CLEVELAND

GamblersData

COMP PLAY

TUESDAY

Pirates/Rockies OVER 11.5

Bonus Play Record

784-446

64%

Handicapper: Masterbets
Event Date: 8/21/2007 7:00:00 PM EST
Sport: MLB
Pick Selection: Indians at Tigers: Bet on the UNDER for total runs

The line for this game has opened up too high at 9.5 runs. We expect two things to happen tonight - the Indians will get a quality start from Carmona, because that is the norm with this guy, and then the Indians bats will be cold because that has also been the norm of late. The correct line for this high-stakes division clash is 8.5 runs so we're getting decent value betting the UNDER tonight.

MVPCAPPER

Tuesday Comp
Los Angeles Angels -130 (MLB)

USA Sports Consulting

Brian Smith

MLB - 8/21/2007
BOSTON RED SOX -139

BRAD DIAMOND SPORTS


08/21/07

Play on: (926) Minnesota/Seattle 'Under'

As the season goes deeper into its final phases the starting staffs start to wilt and the pens suffer from over draft, there's usually a tendency to fade the OVER. However, here we find the Twins looking to respond off a 9-4 beating by the hard charging Mariners. Seattle starts lefty Washburn against RHP Baker of Minnesota, in all it should be a dandy battle up in the Twin Cities. Since Seattle is 7 of 9 UNDER with Washburn on the road and Minnesota has gone UNDER in 6 of 8 with Baker at home, I suggest staying low this evening at the 8 1/2 price.

Sebastian Sports (9-6-2 / +215)
MLB - New York-A Over (10) (-120)

Todays Free Pick From HotLocksports
MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers(0) ~ vs ~ Philadelphia Phillies(0)

Los Angeles Dodgers +133

BigRollers (14-5-0 / +1,006)
MLB - Detroit (+120)

EZ Winners

2 STAR: (901) WASHINGTON (+$136) over Houston
(Listing Hanrahan only)
(Risking $200 to win $272)

Wandi has been great at home this season, but can you really trust the Astros offense to lay this kind of juice? The Nats have owned Houston this season winning six out of the last seven games and send their rookie pitcher Joel Hanrahan to the mound tonight. Hanrahan will be making his fourth career start and has allowed 3 runs or less in his previous three starts. He also struck out a career high eight batters, including Ryan Howard three times in his last start. The Astros are notorious for struggling against a pitcher they are seeing for the first time.



2 STAR: (913) MILWAUKEE (+$103) over Arizona
(Listing Bush only)
(Risking $200 to win $206)

Something tells me that the Brewers might pull it back together, at least for this series. Milwaukee's bats came to life yesterday, and I look for it to continue tonight. The Brewers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings with Arizona and Dave Bush in 3-0 lifetime against the Snakes. Larry Vanover will be calling the balls and strikes tonight and Arizona is 1-5 the last six times he has called their games.



2 STAR: (922) DETROIT (+$123) over Cleveland
(Action)
(Risking $200 to win $246)

I hate to go against Carmona, but the Indians bats don't always give him run support when he's on the mound. Detroit is 5-2 in the last seven meetings with the Indians and Cleveland is only 2-5 in their last seven games as a favorite of -150 or less. The Tigers are also 6-1 the last seven times they have been a home underdog of +$150 or less.



YESTERDAY'S RECAP - We were 2-1 on Monday. A $100 player won $762. A very nice day, cashing in two out of three playing including a very easy 5 STAR winner!
WASHINGTON (+$120) WON +$600
LA ANGELS (+$131) WON +$262
ARIZONA (+$135) LOST -$120

$3750 Baseball Club

MLB: New York Yankees at Anaheim Angels - Angels -130
Handicapper: Baseball Clubs

Jimmythegreek

TODAYS SELECTIONS

400* Pittsburgh Pirates Over 5 1/2

200* Oakland Athletics

Is anyone going to play Burns's Game of the Year? How the fuck does he use it on the Asstros? I might play it small. This guy is a notorious loser though.

Suedehead said:

Is anyone going to play Burns's Game of the Year? How the fuck does he use it on the Asstros? I might play it small. This guy is a notorious loser though.

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He's a Tout. What's new? That should be quite expected and commonplace. He has a Game of the Year every week it seems. :nohead:

Suedehead said:

Is anyone going to play Burns's Game of the Year? How the fuck does he use it on the Asstros? I might play it small. This guy is a notorious loser though.

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wandy at home vs. away is like night & day... he gives at least 7 innings everytime but averages 8. has a home ERA of 1.65 vs. road ERA of 7.80. I circled this game at the beginning of the week but was hoping for a more generous line from the oddsmakers. Look into the under as well...

Gator Report


MLB (Tuesday): Play On MLB team who averages 1 or more stolen bases per game on the season, on a streak where they have hit a home run in 10 consecutive games.
(35-8 since 1997.) (81.4%) PLAY: New York Mets -115


Gator's e-Report

MLB (Tuesday): Play Against MLB (NL) road underdogs with a money line of +125 to +175 with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.00 or better facing an opponent with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.250 to 1.350 this year.
(42-7 since 1997.) (85.7%) PLAY: Houston -140

Robert Ferringo

2-Unit Play. Take #902 Philadelphia (-145) over Los Angeles (7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21)

Brett Tomko has been getting shelled lately and the Dodgers are 3-8 with hi as an underdog. In fact, L.A. is just 7-19 as a dog and is 2-5 in its last seven games against a team with a winning record. The Phillies have won four straight following an off day and had a chance to regroup after losing two of three to the Pirates. Kyle Kendrick has won six of his last seven home starts and the Phillies have had just two losing streaks of three games this year.


2-Unit Play. Take #908 Houston (-155) over Washington (8 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 21)

Until he cools off, Wandy Rodriguez is pretty much an automatic play at home. The Astros are 9-3 in his home starts this season and he has a sparkling 1.65 home ERA. The Nats have not been strong against lefties on the road and the Astros are 12-4 as a home favorite recently. Rodriquez has won four straight against Washington and Houston is 5-2 against the Nationals in the Lone Star State.


1-Unit Play. Take #914 Arizona (-125) over Milwaukee (9:40 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 21)

1-Unit Play. Take #914 Arizona (-1.5, +160) over Milwaukee (9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21)

We could be walking into another trap here with the D-Backs, and I’m still very irritated about yesterday’s square play on them. But the Brewers haven’t swept a road series all season so I’m willing to get into a small chase against them. The Brewers are still 17-37 as road dogs, 6-15 on the road, 2-9 following a win, and 5-11 in Dave Bush’s road starts. The D-Backs are 40-18 as a favorite and 21-7 in their last 28 overall. They’ve won 10 of 11 Game 2’s in their series’ and they are 10-4 in their last 14 home games. Livan Hernandez has not been great, but he’s been better lately. He has a career 7-4 mark against the Brewers and has had four starts giving up four or less runs in the last five.


1-Unit Play. Take #905 San Diego (-105) over New York (7 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 21)

EZ Winners

2 STAR: (901) WASHINGTON (+$136) over Houston
(Listing Hanrahan only)
(Risking $200 to win $272)

Wandi has been great at home this season, but can you really trust the Astros offense to lay this kind of juice? The Nats have owned Houston this season winning six out of the last seven games and send their rookie pitcher Joel Hanrahan to the mound tonight. Hanrahan will be making his fourth career start and has allowed 3 runs or less in his previous three starts. He also struck out a career high eight batters, including Ryan Howard three times in his last start. The Astros are notorious for struggling against a pitcher they are seeing for the first time.



2 STAR: (913) MILWAUKEE (+$103) over Arizona
(Listing Bush only)
(Risking $200 to win $206)

Something tells me that the Brewers might pull it back together, at least for this series. Milwaukee's bats came to life yesterday, and I look for it to continue tonight. The Brewers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings with Arizona and Dave Bush in 3-0 lifetime against the Snakes. Larry Vanover will be calling the balls and strikes tonight and Arizona is 1-5 the last six times he has called their games.



2 STAR: (922) DETROIT (+$123) over Cleveland
(Action)
(Risking $200 to win $246)

I hate to go against Carmona, but the Indians bats don't always give him run support when he's on the mound. Detroit is 5-2 in the last seven meetings with the Indians and Cleveland is only 2-5 in their last seven games as a favorite of -150 or less. The Tigers are also 6-1 the last seven times they have been a home underdog of +$150 or less.

Triple Crown Sports

5* Arizona w/ Hernandez
4* Washington/ Houston Under the Total w/ pitchers
3* Pittsburgh w/ Armas
3* Seattle/ Minnesota Under the total 8x with pitchers
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BIG AL MCMORDIE

5* AMERICAN LEAGUE GAME OF THE MONTH!

Al McMordie lost his play on the Twins, and pushed (for most folks) his NFL selection on the Colts. Today, Big Al has a HUGE WINNER in the American League. It's Big Al's 5* Game of the Month! If you enjoyed Al's last 5*, his MLB Game of the Year on the Twins over Cleve, then you'll LOVE this Winner, as it's ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST PLAYS.

5* AL GOM
Cleveland Indians

patriots, appriciate everything your doing buddy!! your great!!
If its possible, see if you can get your hands on spreitzers today! maui doesnt have them up yet and im a bit busy today, thanks brother

Winning Points

6 Philadelphia Phillies
5 Seattle Mariners
4 La Angels

Wolkosky Milan


4-1 Friday
3-1 Saturday
3-0 Sunday
3-1 Monday

10* MIL/ARIZ OVER
10* OAK/TOR UNDER
10* GIANTS
10* ASTROS

Free: SD/NYM UNDER

Doc's Sports

5* Cleveland
4* Houston
4* La Angels

Brandon Lang

TUESDAY
10 DIME

Phillies - Specify Pitchers - Tomko vs Kendrick
Padres - Specify Pitchers - Young vs Maine
Angels - Specify Pitchers - Mussina vs Escobar


5 DIME

Red Spx - Specify Pitchers - Lester vs Sonnastine
A's - Specify Pitchers - Haren vs Mcgowan




California Sports

4.5* Boston Red Sox OVER
3* Atlanta Braves



Ace-Ace / Allan Eastman

Boston -139

Ben Burns Blue Chip Total

UNDER Yankees/Angels

Game: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Game Time: 8/21/2007 10:05:00 PM Prediction: under Reason: I'm playing on the Yankees and Angels to finish UNDER the total. While the last few games here (including last night's) have been of the high-scoring variety, the UNDER remains a healthy 13-7 the last 20 times that the Yankees played here. I'm expecting things in this series to revert back to "the way they used to be" and for us to see a "pitcher's duel" this evening. Mussina has been much better on the road than at home this season. He has also always fared well here. In fact, he is 4-1 with a 2.54 ERA in his last five road starts vs. the Angels and is 10-3 with a 3.16 ERA in 17 games here for his career, including two playoff starts. Not surprisingly, Mussina has seen the UNDER go 6-2 his last eight road starts vs. the Angels and a profitable 7-1 his last eight starts against them overall. He'll face a red hot Kelvim Escobar who has a 1.54 ERA his last eight starts (1.35 his last three) and a stellar 2.68 ERA for the season. The UNDER has gone 7-1 in Escobar's last eight starts and 15-5 his last 20. Look for another strong effort from both Escobar and Mussina as this low-scoring affair falls below the number.

Charlies Sports

mlb. seattle @ minnesota under 8' runs ( 500*)

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