Michael Cannon Wednesday Play:
5 Dime –
ROCKIES +1 ½ RUN LINE
Take the Rockies on the run line in Game 1 of the World Series.
By now everyone who has even remotely followed baseball knows about the Rockies incredible streak. Colorado has won 21 of 22 games, including sweeps over the Phillies and Diamondbacks in the playoffs to gain entry into the World Series.
Boston used a nice run of their own to grab a spot opposite Colorado in the fall classic, coming back from a 3-to-1 deficit against Cleveland.
There’s no reason why Boston shouldn’t be a 2-1 favorite in Game 1, especially with Josh Beckett getting the start.
But the beauty of Colorado’s streak has been that they haven’t relied on one or two players to get where they are. Every game somebody has stepped up with the big hit, the big defensive play, or the big pitch.
With a revolving door of players who step up game after game, it makes it so tough on the opponent to hold them down.
Now I’m not saying Beckett isn’t going to pitch a gem, he probably will. But with the way the Rockies have been playing what makes you thing they’ll come up short now?
Jeff Francis is a solid starter who mixes his pitches well and changes speeds with the best of them. His ability to keep the Boston hitters off-balance could be the key to the Rockies winning this game.
Since the Rockies are on such a tremendous roll, I can’t see Boston blowing them out here.
Take Colorado on the run line as they give Boston everything they have in Game 1.
5 Dime –
ROCKIES +1 ½ RUN LINE
Take the Rockies on the run line in Game 1 of the World Series.
By now everyone who has even remotely followed baseball knows about the Rockies incredible streak. Colorado has won 21 of 22 games, including sweeps over the Phillies and Diamondbacks in the playoffs to gain entry into the World Series.
Boston used a nice run of their own to grab a spot opposite Colorado in the fall classic, coming back from a 3-to-1 deficit against Cleveland.
There’s no reason why Boston shouldn’t be a 2-1 favorite in Game 1, especially with Josh Beckett getting the start.
But the beauty of Colorado’s streak has been that they haven’t relied on one or two players to get where they are. Every game somebody has stepped up with the big hit, the big defensive play, or the big pitch.
With a revolving door of players who step up game after game, it makes it so tough on the opponent to hold them down.
Now I’m not saying Beckett isn’t going to pitch a gem, he probably will. But with the way the Rockies have been playing what makes you thing they’ll come up short now?
Jeff Francis is a solid starter who mixes his pitches well and changes speeds with the best of them. His ability to keep the Boston hitters off-balance could be the key to the Rockies winning this game.
Since the Rockies are on such a tremendous roll, I can’t see Boston blowing them out here.
Take Colorado on the run line as they give Boston everything they have in Game 1.
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Dave Cokin
My free pick of the day is the game between (53) BUF Sabres and (54) CAR Hurricane. Take "(54) CAR Hurricane". Dave has his Revenge Game of the Year going Saturday. But you don't have to wait till game day to get the play and it's FREE by calling Dave today at 1-888-389-7223!... "The Hurricanes were a monster flop last season after winning the Cup the prior campaign. But this year's Carolina entry is looking like a serious contender. They're balanced, Cam Ward has been playing great goal, and the 'Canes are really tough defensively when they get a lead. The Sabres are not as talented as they were a year ago and have struggled in the early going. I don't think the line has caught up to Carolina yet, and still see some value in playing them here as moderately priced home chalk."
My free pick of the day is the game between (53) BUF Sabres and (54) CAR Hurricane. Take "(54) CAR Hurricane". Dave has his Revenge Game of the Year going Saturday. But you don't have to wait till game day to get the play and it's FREE by calling Dave today at 1-888-389-7223!... "The Hurricanes were a monster flop last season after winning the Cup the prior campaign. But this year's Carolina entry is looking like a serious contender. They're balanced, Cam Ward has been playing great goal, and the 'Canes are really tough defensively when they get a lead. The Sabres are not as talented as they were a year ago and have struggled in the early going. I don't think the line has caught up to Carolina yet, and still see some value in playing them here as moderately priced home chalk."
Jim Feist
My free pick of the day is the game between (57) VAN Canucks and (58) DET Redwings. Take "Over". The defending western conference champion Vancouver Canucks have struggled out of the gate this season to a 4-5 mark. A lot of the problems can be directly attributed to the play of goalie Roberto Luongo. Luongo has allowed 11 goals in his last three starts between the pipes (all losses). There's no plumbing problems for the Detroit Redwings, who have jumped out to a 6-3 mark on the season. The Redwings are led by MVP candidate Henrik Zetterberg who also leads the NHL in scoring. The Red Wings are averaging a hefty 3.56 goals per game and have scored less than three goals just one time in nine games. A very high powered Detroit offense against a struggling Vancouver goalie is a recipe for an OVER!!!
My free pick of the day is the game between (57) VAN Canucks and (58) DET Redwings. Take "Over". The defending western conference champion Vancouver Canucks have struggled out of the gate this season to a 4-5 mark. A lot of the problems can be directly attributed to the play of goalie Roberto Luongo. Luongo has allowed 11 goals in his last three starts between the pipes (all losses). There's no plumbing problems for the Detroit Redwings, who have jumped out to a 6-3 mark on the season. The Redwings are led by MVP candidate Henrik Zetterberg who also leads the NHL in scoring. The Red Wings are averaging a hefty 3.56 goals per game and have scored less than three goals just one time in nine games. A very high powered Detroit offense against a struggling Vancouver goalie is a recipe for an OVER!!!
Drew Gordon
Yes, there's tempting odds for taking the Rockies in Game 1, but how tempting can they be, if the Red Sox win?! Guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again, Josh Beckett has given us every reason to believe he'll deliver another stellar performance tonight. He's been absolutely outstanding this postseason, going 3-0 with a lockdown 1.17 ERA, giving up just 3 runs on 9 hits over 23 postseason innings!
True, the Rockies did beat Beckett back on June 14th, when Colorado's batting order roughed him up for 6 runs on 10 hits, handing him his first loss of the season. But let's not get carried away, Beckett will make the necessary adjustments and the last thing you want is the Red Sox's ace even more motivated!
Rest vs. rust, its been all over the media, but let me be the one who settles the debate. Count me as one who believe rust maybe a problem for the Rockies. They can play all the simulated games they want, and go over all fundamentals they want, but we remember what happened to the Detroit Tigers after the layoff. Guys, momentum may not be as strong as factor in baseball, but in this case, its a definately an edge for Boston.
Finally, the real x-factor in this Game 1 match up is the Red Sox's lumber against Rockies southpaw Jeff Francis. Let me remind you, the Sox have been absolutely destroying lefties of late, batting .375 against them over their last 10 games. Say what you will about Francis, but the Red Sox manhandled an even better lefty, C.C. Sabathia, both times they faced him this postseason, tagging him for 12 runs on 17 hits over just 10 1/3 innings!
Bottom line, expect more of the same tonight, as Boston's batting order has finally come to life, top to bottom, and that's bad news for any southpaw. Beckett, meanwhile, will continue his postseason dominance, getting a little redemption from the Rockies for his first loss of the season in the process. Red Sox roll at Fenway in Game 1 of the World Series!
Take the Red Sox behind Beckett over the Rockies as your top-rated play of the day.
Yes, there's tempting odds for taking the Rockies in Game 1, but how tempting can they be, if the Red Sox win?! Guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again, Josh Beckett has given us every reason to believe he'll deliver another stellar performance tonight. He's been absolutely outstanding this postseason, going 3-0 with a lockdown 1.17 ERA, giving up just 3 runs on 9 hits over 23 postseason innings!
True, the Rockies did beat Beckett back on June 14th, when Colorado's batting order roughed him up for 6 runs on 10 hits, handing him his first loss of the season. But let's not get carried away, Beckett will make the necessary adjustments and the last thing you want is the Red Sox's ace even more motivated!
Rest vs. rust, its been all over the media, but let me be the one who settles the debate. Count me as one who believe rust maybe a problem for the Rockies. They can play all the simulated games they want, and go over all fundamentals they want, but we remember what happened to the Detroit Tigers after the layoff. Guys, momentum may not be as strong as factor in baseball, but in this case, its a definately an edge for Boston.
Finally, the real x-factor in this Game 1 match up is the Red Sox's lumber against Rockies southpaw Jeff Francis. Let me remind you, the Sox have been absolutely destroying lefties of late, batting .375 against them over their last 10 games. Say what you will about Francis, but the Red Sox manhandled an even better lefty, C.C. Sabathia, both times they faced him this postseason, tagging him for 12 runs on 17 hits over just 10 1/3 innings!
Bottom line, expect more of the same tonight, as Boston's batting order has finally come to life, top to bottom, and that's bad news for any southpaw. Beckett, meanwhile, will continue his postseason dominance, getting a little redemption from the Rockies for his first loss of the season in the process. Red Sox roll at Fenway in Game 1 of the World Series!
Take the Red Sox behind Beckett over the Rockies as your top-rated play of the day.
