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05-03-13 | NEW YORK GM6 v. BOSTON GM6 +2 | 88-80 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
15* Celtics/Knicks ESPN Game 6 No-Brainer on Boston +2
The New York Knicks have awoken a sleeping giant. From J.R. Smith saying the series would be over if he had played in Game 4, to the black clothing the Knicks showed up in in Game 5 signifying Boston's funeral, they couldn't possibly be any more stupid. Boston is a team that will never quit as long as Doc Rivers is head coach. This team will show even more fight than it did in Games 4 and 5 in Game 6 tonight in front of a raucous home crowd. I look for the Celtics to win Game 6, and to have an excellent chance to be the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series. Remember, New York hasn't won a playoff series since 2000, so all of the pressure is on the Knicks. It's not going to be easy to win in Boston where the Celtics are 28-14 SU & 23-18-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 home games. Boston is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Knicks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Conference Quarterfinals games. Roll with the Celtics Friday. |
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05-02-13 | DENVER GM6 v. GOLDEN STATE GM6 -1 | Top | 88-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
20* Nuggets/Warriors TNT Late-Night BAILOUT on Golden State -1
The Golden State Warriors will close out this series with the Denver Nuggets tonight in Game 6. Home-court advantage has been huge in this series with Golden State being the only road team to win, and it did so emphatically with a 131-117 triumph in Game 2. Oracle Arena is one of the best atmospheres in the league come playoff time. It has been a huge advantage for the Warriors all season as they are 30-13 at home on the year. It will be rockin' for Stephon Curry and company tonight. There's a reason why Golden State is a perfect 5-0 ATS in this series. Denver is simply overvalued as it is getting treated like the team that it was in the regular season, and not the one that it is now. The Nuggets clearly miss Danilo Gallinari as they aren't the same dynamic team without him. The Nuggets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Warriors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. loss. Golden State is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 games overall. These three trends combine for a perfect 22-0 system backing Golden State. Bet the Warriors Thursday. |
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05-02-13 | Chicago White Sox +120 v. Texas Rangers | 3-1 | Win | 120 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
15* MLB Thursday Undervalued Underdog on Chicago White Sox +120
The Chicago White Sox should not be an underdog to the Texas Rangers tonight. They have a big edge on the mound with Jake Peavy over Justin Grimm, and I'll gladly take advantage and back them at this price because of it. Peavy, the former Cy Young winner, has returned to form over the past two seasons. He's off to a 3-1 start with a 3.37 ERA and 1.125 WHIP with 39 strikeouts over 32 innings this season. Justin Grimm is off to a solid start for Texas, but it's a bit misleading. He has faced Seattle twice and Minnesota once in his three starts this year, which are two of the worst lineups in baseball. He is raw and should not be getting this much respect from oddsmakers. Texas is 18-30 (-18.2 Units) against the money line vs. an AL starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.50 or better over the last 2 seasons. The White Sox are 5-0 in Peavy's last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Chicago is 6-2 in its last 8 meetings with Texas. Take the White Sox Thursday. |
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05-02-13 | BOS RED SOX -125 v. Toronto Blue Jays | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
15* MLB Thursday No-Doubt Rout on Boston Red Sox -125
The Boston Red Sox should be a much heavier favorite tonight over the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston (19-8) owns the best record in baseball, while Toronto (10-18) owns the second-worst record in the American League. The Red Sox are hitting .276 and scoring 5.4 runs/game overall, including .295 and 6.5 runs/game on the road. The Blue Jays are hitting .228 and scoring 3.7 runs/game overall. Toronto is really missing Jose Reyes (ankle) right now. Boston also has a huge edge on the mound in this one. Ryan Dempster has posted a 3.30 ERA and 1.113 WHIP with 43 strikeouts in 30 innings this season. While Dempster has been a proven winner throughout his career, Toronto's J.A. Happ hasn't done anything in the big leagues. That's why I'm not buying his decent start (3.86 ERA, 1.250 WHIP) to the season. Happ is 9-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. The Red Sox are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Boston is 6-1 in its 7 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Roll with the Red Sox Thursday. |
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05-01-13 | Houston Rockets +8.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 107-100 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
20* Rockets/Thunder TNT Late-Night BAILOUT on Houston +8.5
The books have missed the mark badly on this Game 5 between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The last three games in this series have been decided by a total of 8 points, which is less than tonight's spread of 8.5. I'll gladly take advantage and back the Rockets, who are playing with nothing to lose the rest of the way after everyone counted them out down 3-0. The fact of the matter is that Houston could be the team up 3-1 right now had a couple more breaks gone their way. Oklahoma City has no business being this heavily favored without Russell Westbrook. It is not nearly as dynamic without him, which will make it hard for the Thunder to cover this inflated number tonight even if they do win. The Rockets are 102-64 ATS in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games since 1996. Houston is 21-9 ATS versus good 3 point shooting teams - making >=36% of their attempts this season. Bet the Rockets Wednesday. |
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05-01-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Indiana Pacers -7 | 83-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
15* Hawks/Pacers NBA TV No-Brainer on Indiana -7
Home-court advantage has simply been huge in this series between Indiana and Atlanta. The home team is 4-0 SU & 4-0 ATS in four meetings, winning by double-digits each time. I look for that trend to continue in Game 5 Wednesday. The home team has now won eight straight meetings between these teams dating back to the regular season. Indiana is 32-11 at home this season where it is outscoring its opponents by an average of 8.1 points/game. Atlanta is 10-26 ATS in its last 36 playoff road games. The Hawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The home team is 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. The favorite is 23-6 ATS in the last 29 meetings. Roll with the Pacers Wednesday. |
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05-01-13 | Washington Nationals +108 v. Atlanta Braves | 2-0 | Win | 108 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
15* MLB Wednesday Undervalued Underdog on Washington Nationals +108
The Washington Nationals are highly motivated for a victory over the Atlanta Braves tonight. They have lost nine straight in this series dating back to last season, and they DO NOT want the streak to reach double-digits tonight. I like the Nationals' chances of putting an end to the skid considering the huge edge they have on the mound in this one. Jordan Zimmerman is one of the most underrated starters in the league, going 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 0.861 WHIP in five starts this season. Zimmerman is 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in five career starts against Atlanta, while Paul Maholm is 2-6 with a 4.91 ERA in 11 career starts against Washington. Maholm is also 0-2 with a 10.24 ERA in his last two starts, allowing 11 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings. Zimmerman is 14-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after giving up <=2 earned runs in his last 2 outings over the last 2 seasons. Zimmerman is 20-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Nationals Wednesday. |
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05-01-13 | Philadelphia Phillies -130 v. Cleveland Indians | 0-6 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
15* MLB Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Philadelphia Phillies -130
Cliff Lee has been one of the best starters in the entire league this season. That's nothing new considering he's been one of the best ever since winning the Cy Young a few years back. I'll gladly back him at this price against the Cleveland Indians tonight. Philadelphia has a massive edge on the mound with Lee over Cleveland rookie Trevor Bauer. Lee is 2-1 with a 3.03 ERA and 1.037 WHIP in five starts this season, including 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA and 0.533 WHIP in two road starts. Bauer will be making just his second start of the season. His first did not go too well as he allowed 3 earned runs and 9 base runners (7 walks) in a 0-6 loss at Tampa Bay on April 6th. He clearly showed some nerves walking 7 batters in the loss. The Phillies are embarrassed from their 14-2 loss last night and they want to get revenge tonight. Philadelphia is 10-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 8 runs or more over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 1-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after 2 straight games where they stranded 5 or less runners on base over the last 2 seasons. Take the Phillies Wednesday. |
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05-01-13 | Boston Celtics +9 v. New York Knicks | 92-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
15* Celtics/Knicks TNT Early ANNIHILATOR on Boston +9
After falling behind 3-0, the Boston Celtics could have easily quit. Instead, they scratched out a hard-fought overtime victory in Game 4, and they're certainly not about to pack it in now. Boston will be motivated by J.R. Smith's comments in which he said if he played in Game 4, this series would have been over. The Celtics want to prove that that's not the case, and I believe Smith made a big mistake by opening his mouth about it whether he believes it or not. New York is 1-8 ATS in home games revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite this season. The Knicks are 2-11 ATS when playing 5 or less games in 14 days over the last 2 seasons. The Celtics are 19-9 ATS in the last 28 meetings in New York. Take Boston Wednesday. |
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04-30-13 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Los Angeles Clippers -5 | Top | 103-93 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
20* Grizzlies/Clippers TNT Tuesday No-Brainer on Los Angeles -5
The home team has won each of the first four meetings in this series with three of them being blowouts. After Memphis took care of business in Games 3 and 4 at home, I look for Los Angeles to return the favor at home in Game 5 with a blowout victory. Chris Paul, one of the most underrated leaders in the game, will rally his troops and have everyone hitting on all cylinders tonight. Paul hasn't been getting much help since Game 1, but playing at home tonight, I look for the role players to feel a lot more comfortable, which will allow them to contribute a lot more. Los Angeles is 39-23 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. Better yet, the Clippers are 18-6 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Clippers Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | San Diego Padres v. Chicago Cubs UNDER 10 | 13-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
15* NL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Padres/Cubs UNDER 10
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will play part in a pitcher's duel tonight. The books have set this number way too high as two underrated starters go up against two of the worst line-ups in baseball. While neither starter has been dominant in the early going, both have been excellent against tonight's opposition. Edinson Volquez has posted a 2.21 ERA in six career starts against Chicago. Edwin Jackson sports a 3.99 ERA in six career starts against San Diego. The Padres are hitting .243 and scoring 3.5 runs/game this season, including .233 and 3.2 runs/game on the road. The Cubs are hitting .232 and scoring 3.4 runs/game on the year. The UNDER is 4-0 in Padres last 4 road games. The UNDER is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 during game 2 of a series. The UNDER is 6-1-1 in Padres last 8 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5. The UNDER is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 overall. These four trends combine for a 21-2 system backing the UNDER. Roll with the UNDER in this game Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | Chicago White Sox +185 v. Texas Rangers | 6-10 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
15* AL Non-Divisional KNOCKOUT on Chicago White Sox +185
The Chicago White Sox are showing tremendous value as nearly a 2-to-1 underdog to the Texas Rangers tonight. Yu Darvish is getting too much respect from oddsmakers due to his fast start this season. Well, the underrated Jose Quintana has been nearly as good. Chicago's best-kept secret is 2-0 with a 2.78 ERA and 1.059 WHIP through four starts this season, including 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 0.585 WHIP in two road starts. Quintana faced the Rangers once last season, giving up just one earned run over 8 innings while striking out eight in a 2-1 victory. Yu Darvish faced Chicago once last year, giving up 6 runs and 11 base runners over 6 1/3 innings of a 5-9 home loss to the White Sox. The White Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 games following an off day. Chicago is 15-7 in its last 22 vs. AL West opponents. The White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings with Texas. Roll with Chicago Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | Washington Nationals +105 v. Atlanta Braves | 1-8 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on Washington Nationals +105
The Washington Nationals should not be an underdog to the Atlanta Braves tonight. They will be highly motivated to put an end to an 8-game losing streak to Atlanta which extends back to last season. Considering the Nationals have the edge on the mound in this one, I like their chances of ending the skid. Gio Gonzalez is by far the superior starter in this one over Tim Hudson even though their numbers are comparable in the early going this season. Gonzalez is 22-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. His teams are winning 5.6 to 3.6 on average in this spot. Gonzalez is 16-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. His teams are winning 5.5 to 3.2 in this spot. Take the Nationals Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | Houston Astros v. New York Yankees -1.5 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
15* AL Tuesday No-Doubt Rout on New York Yankees -1.5 (-129)
After getting embarrassed by the Houston Astros in a 9-1 home loss in Game 1 of this series, I fully expect the New York Yankees to bounce back with a blowout victory in Game 2 tonight. Given the edge they have on the mound in this one, you'll be counting your chips by the end of the 5th inning folks. Houston's Philip Humber is simply atrocious, going 0-5 with a 7.98 ERA and 1.817 WHIP through five starts this season. New York's Hiroki Kuroda is one of the most underrated starters in the league, going 3-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 1.035 WHIP through five starts this season to pick up right where he left off last year. Kuroda is 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA and 0.985 WHIP In seven career starts against Houston. Houston is 10-41 (-20.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 2 seasons. It is losing by 2.7 runs/game in this spot. Humber is 0-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. His teams are losing by a whopping 5.8 runs/game in this spot. Bet the Yankees on the Run Line Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | Minnesota Twins v. Detroit Tigers -1.5 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
15* AL Central PLAY OF THE DAY on Detroit Tigers -1.5 (-115)
I'll side with the 2011 AL Cy Young and 2011 AL MVP winner, Justin Verlander, to hand the Minnesota Twins a multi-run loss tonight. Given how he has fared in his most recent starts against Minnesota, it's easy to see why I'm backing the Tigers on the Run Line tonight. Verlander is 7-0 with a 1.22 ERA in his last seven starts against the Twins dating back to 2010. Detroit has won ALL SEVEN of those games by 2 or more runs. Enough said. Take the Tigers on the Run Line Tuesday. |
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04-30-13 | Philadelphia Phillies -108 v. Cleveland Indians | 2-14 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Philadelphia Phillies -108
Rarely will you get the opportunity to get Roy Halladay at this kind of price against a team like the lowly Cleveland Indians. I'll gladly take advantage and back the former Cy Young winner, who has been returning to form. Halladay got off to a slow start this season, which is why he is currently undervalued. However, he has returned to his old self of late, going 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA and 0.619 WHIP in his last three starts. He has allowed just 4 earned runs and 13 base runners over 21 innings in those three outings. The Phillies are 54-26 in Halladay's last 80 starts. Philadelphia is 24-8 in Halladay's last 32 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Indians are 20-47 in their last 67 games as an underdog. Cleveland is 3-10 in Zach McAllister's last 13 starts overall. Bet the Phillies Tuesday. |
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04-29-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Houston Rockets UNDER 206.5 | 103-105 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
15* Thunder/Rockets TNT Late-Night BAILOUT on UNDER 206.5
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are becoming very familiar with one another. As a result, each game since Game 1 has been lowing scoring. I look for that trend to continue tonight in this Game 4. These teams combined for 211 points in Game 1, 207 Game 2 and 205 in Game 3. With their playoff lives at stake, I look for the Rockets to put forth their best defensive effort of the series tonight. It's certainly much easier defending Oklahoma City considering it is without Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs. I don't expect the Thunder to get to 100 points tonight for the first time in this series. They simply cannot push the pace like they usually would with Westbrook on the floor. This play falls into a system that is 52-17 (75.4%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 (HOUSTON) - well rested team - playing 4 or less games in 10 days, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team. Take the UNDER in this game Monday. |
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04-29-13 | San Diego: C Richard v. Chicago (N): Samardzija UNDER 9 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
15* NL Non-Divisional PLAY OF THE DAY on Padres/Cubs UNDER 9
The books have set the bar too high tonight in this game between the soft-hitting San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. I look for a low-scoring, pitcher's duel in this one as two underrated starters will be getting the ball tonight. Jeff Samardzija is one of the best young starters in the league. While he's only 1-4 this season, that's due to a lack of run support considering he has posted a 3.03 ERA and 1.102 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings. Samardzija is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA and 1.071 WHIP in two career starts against San Diego. While Clayton Richard has struggled in the early going for San Diego, he is 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA and 1.021 WHIP in two career starts against Chicago. The Cubs are hitting just .229 and scoring 3.3 runs/game this season, including .204 and 2.2 runs/game against left-handed starters. The Padres are hitting .244 and scoring 3.5 runs/game this year, including .234 and 3.2 runs/game on the road. The UNDER is 5-0 in Richard's last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. The UNDER is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. The UNDER is 6-0 in Samardzija's last 6 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. The UNDER is 6-0-1 in Samardzija's last 7 starts vs. National League West. These four trends combine for a perfect 22-0 system backing the UNDER. Roll with the UNDER in this game Monday. |
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04-29-13 | Indiana Pacers v. Atlanta Hawks UNDER 186 | Top | 91-102 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
20* NBA Monday Total DOMINATOR on Pacers/Hawks UNDER 186
The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks will play part in a defensive battle in this all-important Game 4. With Indiana leading the series 2-1, there is a lot at stake here. The more teams play each other, the more familiar they become with one another, and the harder it is to score. That was certainly the case in Game 3 as Atlanta beat Indiana 90-69 for 159 combined points. While the Hawks shot just 42.7 percent from the floor, they were able to blow out the Pacers by limiting them to just 27.2 percent shooting. The UNDER is 7-2 in Hawks last 9 home games. The UNDER is 13-5 in Hawks last 18 Conference Quarterfinals games. The UNDER is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta. Bet the UNDER in this game Monday. |
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04-29-13 | Washington Nationals v. Atlanta Braves UNDER 7 | 2-3 | Win | 102 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
15* NL Monday Total ANNIHILATOR on Nationals/Braves UNDER 7
There is a lot to like about this UNDER tonight between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves. First and foremost, Atlanta is going to have a hard time scoring any runs against one of the best starters in baseball. Stephen Strasburg gets the ball for Washington looking to improve upon his 1-4 start with a 3.16 ERA and 1.117 WHIP. He simply hasn't been getting any run support, which is the reason for his poor 1-4 record. Julio Teheran had a great spring, but he got off to a slow start to the regular season for Atlanta. However, he is coming off his best start of the year, allowing just one earned run over 7 innings at Colorado on April 23rd. In his last two starts against Atlanta, Strasburg has allowed a combined one earned run over 12 innings while striking out 17. Both teams are missing key hitters right now with the Braves playing without Jason Heyward and Brian McCann, and the Nationals without Ryan Zimmerman. The UNDER is 4-0 in Strasburg's last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. The UNDER is 9-4 in Strasburg's last 13 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The UNDER is 27-10-1 in Braves last 38 home games. The UNDER is 26-9-1 in Braves last 36 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Take the UNDER in this game Monday. |
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04-29-13 | New York Mets v. Miami Marlins UNDER 7 | 3-4 | Push | 0 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on Mets/Marlins UNDER 7
I look for a pitcher's duel tonight between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins. Two of the most underrated starters in the league will be getting the ball tonight, and they'll be up against two of the worst line-ups in baseball. Matt Harvey is 4-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 0.686 WHIP through five starts this season. The youngster is clearly proving he is going to be the face of the franchise alongside David Wright for many years to come. Jose Fernandez is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.250 WHIP through four starts this season for Miami. The Marlins have simply been atrocious at the plate this year. They are hitting .220 and scoring 2.7 runs/game on the season, including .190 and 2.4 runs/game at home. New York is hitting just .239 on the year. Miami is 18-5 to the UNDER as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. The UNDER is 7-1-1 in Marlins last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 15-5-1 in Marlins last 21 home games. Bet the UNDER in this game Monday. |
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04-28-13 | Denver Nuggets -1.5 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 101-115 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
20* Nuggets/Warriors NBA Sunday Night BAILOUT on Denver -1.5
The Denver Nuggets get the call Sunday in a must-win Game 4 over the Golden State Warriors. Denver cannot afford to go down 1-3 with a loss, thus I look for them to do whatever it takes to win Game 4. This play falls into a system that is 34-10 (77.3%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) - after a road game where both teams score 100 or more points, well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days. Denver is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season. The Nuggets are 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) after playing a game as a road favorite over the last 2 seasons. Golden State is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins this season. Bet the Nuggets Sunday. |
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04-28-13 | Atlanta Braves +128 v. Detroit Tigers | 3-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
15* Braves/Tigers ESPN Sunday No-Brainer on Atlanta +128
The Atlanta Braves are showing excellent value as a big road underdog to the Detroit Tigers tonight. I'll gladly back them at this price considering the edge they have on the mound in this one. After losing the first two games in this series, the Braves are highly motivated for a victory tonight in Game 3. I like their chances of getting revenge with Mike Minor getting the ball in Game 3. Minor is 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 0.920 WHIP through four starts this season. Atlanta is 10-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games vs. an AL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.100 or better since 1997. Bet the Braves Sunday. |
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04-28-13 | Philadelphia Phillies -113 v. New York Mets | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
15* NL Sunday No-Doubt Rout on Philadelphia Phillies -113
The Philadelphia Phillies get the call Sunday with one of the most underrated starters in baseball on the mound. They should be a much heavier favorite considering Cole Hamels is getting the ball today. The left-hander is off to a slow start this season, but that actually works in our favor because Hamels would normally be a much heavier favorite when up against a team like the lowly New York Mets and Jon Niese. Hamels has really been pitching well of late, posting a 2.57 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in his last three starts. Niese is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.875 WHIP in his last three starts. This play falls into a system that is 31-7 (81.6%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against all teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (NY METS) - with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 to 4.20 on the season (NL), after a game where the bullpen was rocked for 5 or more earned runs. Bet the Phillies Sunday. |
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04-27-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Houston Rockets +1.5 | Top | 104-101 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
20* Rockets/Thunder Side & Total Parlay on Houston +1.5/UNDER 207.5
I am backing the Houston Rockets and the UNDER tonight as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. My main reason for taking both plays is that Russell Westbrook will be out due to a torn meniscus in his knee. The Thunder will be lost without their point guard on the floor tonight. As they struggle, it will prove just how important Westbrook is to this team. He constantly gets bashed in the media for taking too many shots, but the fact of the matter is the Thunder are better when he's being aggressive. Without Westbrook, the Thunder are going to get much fewer fast break opportunities. They will look to slow it down and run their offense through Kevin Durant almost every time down the floor. The old man Derek Fisher will be running the point guard mostly tonight, and he doesn't have the ability to push the tempo. The UNDER falls into a system that is 38-10 (79.2%) since 1996. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (HOUSTON) - in the first round of the playoffs, in the 3rd game of a playoff series. Houston is 11-1 ATS as a home underdog of 6 points or less over the last 2 seasons. In fact, the Rockets are a perfect 8-0 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Rockets and the UNDER in Game 3 Saturday. |
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04-27-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Houston Rockets UNDER 207.5 | Top | 104-101 | Win | 100 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
20* Rockets/Thunder Side & Total Parlay on Houston +1.5/UNDER 207.5
I am backing the Houston Rockets and the UNDER tonight as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. My main reason for taking both plays is that Russell Westbrook will be out due to a torn meniscus in his knee. The Thunder will be lost without their point guard on the floor tonight. As they struggle, it will prove just how important Westbrook is to this team. He constantly gets bashed in the media for taking too many shots, but the fact of the matter is the Thunder are better when he's being aggressive. Without Westbrook, the Thunder are going to get much fewer fast break opportunities. They will look to slow it down and run their offense through Kevin Durant almost every time down the floor. The old man Derek Fisher will be running the point guard mostly tonight, and he doesn't have the ability to push the tempo. The UNDER falls into a system that is 38-10 (79.2%) since 1996. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (HOUSTON) - in the first round of the playoffs, in the 3rd game of a playoff series. Houston is 11-1 ATS as a home underdog of 6 points or less over the last 2 seasons. In fact, the Rockets are a perfect 8-0 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Rockets and the UNDER in Game 3 Saturday. |
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04-27-13 | Chicago Cubs v. Miami Marlins UNDER 7.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
15* MLB Saturday Total ANNIHILATOR on Cubs/Marlins UNDER 7.5
The books have set the bar too high tonight in this National League showdown between Chicago and Miami. These are two of the most underrated starters in the league, and they'll be up against two of the worst lineups in the league. Travis Wood is off to an excellent start for Chicago. He's 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 1.038 WHIP through four starts this season. Alex Sanabia is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA this season, but he's faced some very tough opponents in Cincinnati, Atlanta, Washington and New York. The Cubs are hitting .226 and scoring 3.3 runs/game, including .198 and 2.5 runs/game on the road this season. The Marlins are hitting .220 and scoring 2.6 runs/game, .180 and 2.1 runs/game on the road, and .202 and 1.2 runs/game against left-handed starters this year. This play falls into a system that is 46-11 (80.7%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on home teams where the total is 7 to 8.5 (MIAMI) - with a team on base percentage .300 or worse on the season (NL), playing on Saturday. Take the UNDER in this game Saturday. |
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04-26-13 | Denver Nuggets +1 v. Golden State Warriors | 108-110 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 47 m | Show | |
15* Nuggets/Warriors ESPN 2 Late-Night BAILOUT on Denver +1
The Denver Nuggets are showing solid value as a pick 'em tonight against the Golden State Warriors. After losing Game 2 in upset fashion, I look for the Nuggets to come out extra motivated tonight in Game 3 to regain home-court advantage for the series. Golden State shot out of its mind in Game 2, and that's not going to happen again. It can play well one game without second-leading scorer David Lee, but it will not happen two games in a row. That's especially the case considering Stephen Curry is banged up right now after twisting his ankle in Game 2. While Curry is listed as probable, there's no question he will not be at 100%. This guy has had chronic ankle problems throughout his career. Denver is 19-4 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season. The Nuggets are 8-1 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more this season. The Nuggets are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Take the Nuggets Friday. |
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04-26-13 | New York Knicks v. Boston Celtics -2.5 | Top | 90-76 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
20* Knicks/Celtics ESPN Game 3 No-Brainer on Boston -2.5
Whatever the Boston Celtics have to give tonight, they will be laying it all on the floor in Game 3. It's do or die for Boston, which can't afford to fall behind 0-3 in this series to the New York Knicks if it wants to continue to play past this round. That's why I am backing the Celtics tonight knowing they'll be giving 110%, which will be more than enough to cover this generous 2.5-point spread in Game 3. Boston is a resilient team that will not back down under the guidance of Doc Rivers. Boston is 27-13 at home this season. The Celtics are 9-1 ATS in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons. New York is 3-15 ATS in road games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons. Doc Rivers is 34-17 ATS off a loss against a division rival as the coach of Boston. Rivers is 41-26 ATS when playing with triple revenge - 3 straight losses vs. opponent as the coach of Boston. Mike Woodson is 2-14 ATS in road games in all playoff games in all games he has coached since 1996. Bet the Celtics Thursday. |
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04-26-13 | Philadelphia Phillies +114 v. New York Mets | 4-0 | Win | 114 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
15* NL Friday GAME OF THE NIGHT on Philadelphia Phillies +114
The Philadelphia Phillies are showing solid value as an underdog to the New York Mets tonight in this NL East rivalry. They should not be a dog given the edge they have on the mound in this one. Kyle Kendrick is one of the most underrated starters in the league. He has gone 1-1 with a 3.28 ERA in four starts this season, including 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA through his lone road start. Dillon Gee is 1-3 with a 5.95 ERA in four starts this season for New York. Kendrick is 6-5 with a 3.00 ERA in 13 career starts against New York. That's much better than Gee, who is 2-2 with a 7.03 ERA and 1.812 WHIP in six career starts against Philadelphia. Gee allowed 7 earned runs over 3 innings of a 3-8 loss at Philadelphia on April 9th of 2013. The Mets are 9-22 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games after scoring 2 runs or less over the last 2 seasons. The Phillies are 7-1 in Kendrick's last 8 starts vs. National League East opponents. Philadelphia is 6-1 in its last 7 meetings with New York. Roll with the Phillies Friday. |
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04-25-13 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Memphis Grizzlies UNDER 180 | 82-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
15* Clippers/Grizzlies TNT Thursday Night BAILOUT on UNDER 180
The longer a series goes, the more familiar teams become with one another. That makes points harder to come by. I believe there is a ton of value with the UNDER in this Game 3 between Memphis and Los Angeles for a couple different reason. The most important reason is the fact that this game will be played in Memphis. The home team tends to control the tempo in a playoff series, and no team likes to slow it down and grind it out as much as the Grizzlies. The first two games in this series went OVER the total with a 112-91 Game 1 win and a 93-91 Game 2 victory by Los Angeles. That has provided us with some line value on the UNDER in Game 3 as the books have not lowered this total like they should have. In fact, it has been set higher than it was in the first two games in LA. Memphis is 12-1 to the UNDER when playing 4 or less games in 10 days this season. The Grizzlies are 10-1 to the UNDER after playing 2 consecutive games as a road underdog over the last 2 seasons. The UNDER is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Memphis. These three trends combine for a 26-2 system backing the UNDER tonight. Take the UNDER in Game 3 Thursday. |
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04-25-13 | Brooklyn Nets v. Chicago Bulls UNDER 181.5 | Top | 76-79 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
20* Nets/Bulls Game 3 No-Brainer on UNDER 181.5
I look for a defensive battle tonight between the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets in Game 3. As teams become more familiar with each other, points become even harder to come by as a series progresses. After Chicago beat Brooklyn 90-82 in Game 2 for 172 combined points, I don't look for these teams to combine to exceed even that number tonight. I don't expect either team to get to 90 points in this one. This play falls into a system that is 32-10 (76.2%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is between 180 and 189.5 points (CHICAGO) - in a playoff series which is tied, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. Brooklyn is 18-6 to the UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days this season. Chicago is 12-4 to the UNDER when playing 4 or less games in 10 days this season. The UNDER is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago. Bet the UNDER in Game 3 Thursday. |
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04-25-13 | Cincinnati Reds v. Washington Nationals -133 | 1-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
15* NL Thursday No-Doubt Rout on Washington Nationals -133
The Washington Nationals will be highly motivated for a victory tonight as they take on the Cincinnati Reds. They enter this game on a 4-game losing streak, so there's no question they'll be playing with a chip on their shoulder. While the numbers haven't reflected it in the early going, there's absolutely no question that Gio Gonzalez is a much better starter than Bronson Arroyo. He's being undervalued right now because of his slow start. I look for Gonzalez to get back on track tonight against a team that he has simply owned in the past. The left-hander is 1-0 with a 0.95 ERA and 0.842 WHIP in three career starts against Cincinnati, allowing just 2 earned runs and 16 base runners over 19 innings. The Nationals are 11-1 in Gonzalez's last 12 starts vs. National League Central opponents. Gonzalez is 49-19 (+23.6 Units) against the money line as a favorite of -110 or higher since 1997. The Reds are 1-6 in Arroyo's last 7 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Cincinnati is 0-5 in its last 5 road games. Roll with the Nationals Thursday. |
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04-24-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Indiana Pacers UNDER 188 | Top | 98-113 | Loss | -105 | 44 h 29 m | Show |
20* NBA Wednesday Total ANNIHILATOR on Hawks/Pacers UNDER 188
The books have overcompensated for a high-scoring Game 1 between Atlanta and Indiana. The Pacers beat the Hawks 107-90 for 197 combined points in a game that had the total set at 185.5 as the closing line. Now, the books have jacked this total up a couple points to 188, and I find a ton of value in backing the under. With their playoff lives at stake, I look for a much better effort defensively from the Hawks as they try to steal Game 2 after giving up 50% shooting and 107 points in Game 1. Indiana always brings it defensively, and that will be the case once again in Game 2 after limiting the Hawks to 44.9% shooting and 90 points in Game 1. The Pacers only yield 41.4% shooting and 89.9 points/game at home this season. This play falls into a system that is 34-13 (72.3%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is between 180 and 189.5 points (INDIANA) - extremely well rested team - playing 3 or less games in 10 days, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. Atlanta is 75-48 to the UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. The Hawks are 21-6 to the UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons. Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday. |
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04-24-13 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. Philadelphia Phillies -121 | 5-3 | Loss | -121 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
15* NL Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Philadelphia Phillies -121
Rarely will you ever get Roy Halladay as this small of a home favorite. Halladay is being undervalued right now due to a slow start to the season, but he has clearly turned it around, and I look for him to mow down this weak Pittsburgh Pirates' line-up en route to victory tonight. After yielding 7 runs in his first outing, Halladay has really dominated in his last two. He has gone 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in wins over St. Louis and Miami, allowing just 3 earned runs and 10 base runners over 15 innings. Halladay is back folks. Halladay has simply owned Pittsburgh, going 4-1 with a 0.98 ERA and 0.804 WHIP in six career starts against the Pirates. Wandy Rodriquez is 2-2 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.348 WHIP in four career starts against Philadelphia. He gave up 7 earned runs in 4 innings in his last start against the Phillies. Halladay is 25-7 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. The Pirates are 87-184 in their last 271 games as a road underdog. Philadelphia is 54-25 in Halladay's last 79 starts, including 30-12 in his last 42 home starts. Take the Phillies Wednesday. |
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04-24-13 | Kansas City Royals +169 v. Detroit Tigers | 5-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
15* AL Central PLAY OF THE DAY on Kansas City Royals +169
The Detroit Tigers have no business being this heavily-favored against the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals Wednesday. This line just goes to show how underrated the Royals really are this season. When you consider how well Wade Davis has pitched this season and against Detroit, there's no question that the Royals should be the favorite in this match-up tonight. Davis is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA over three starts this season. He hasn't allowed a single earned run over 12 innings in his last two starts. Davis has posted a 2.86 ERA in three career starts against Detroit. The Tigers are 0-7 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games vs. terrible power teams - averaging 0.75 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. Kansas City is a very profitable 13-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons. Roll with the Royals Wednesday. |
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04-23-13 | Golden State Warriors v. Denver Nuggets UNDER 207.5 | 131-117 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
15* Warriors/Nuggets TNT Tuesday Night BAILOUT on UNDER 207.5
The Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets will play part in a defensive battle Tuesday in Game 2. I look for this game to take on a similar combined score as Game 1, which saw 192 combined points in a 97-95 home victory by Denver. Golden State has lost David Lee for the rest of the playoffs to a hip injury. That hurts them a lot more offensively than it does defensively as Lee is a huge weapon on offense. He is second on the team in scoring at 18.5 points/game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field. Lee's absence means guys like Andrew Bogut, Festus Ezeli and Draymond Green are going to have to play bigger minutes. All three of these guys are known as elite defenders and sub-par offensive players. Denver is having to rely a lot more on defense with the loss of second-leading scorer Danilo Gallinari (16.2 PPG) due to a season-ending ankle injury. Also, Kenneth Faried is expected to return for Game 2 after missing Game 1, and his rebounding will be huge for the Nuggets defensively. This play falls into a system that is 70-28 (71.4%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (GOLDEN STATE) - well rested team - playing 4 or less games in 10 days, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team. Take the UNDER in this game Tuesday. |
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04-23-13 | Texas Rangers v. Los Angeles Angels +105 | 4-5 | Win | 105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
15* Rangers/Angels AL Late-Night BAILOUT on Los Angeles +105
The Los Angeles Angels should not be an underdog at home tonight to the Texas Rangers. They'll be motivated to bounce back from a tough 7-6 loss to Texas last night in Game 1 of this series. Los Angeles is certainly a team that is undervalued right now after a slow start to the season at 7-11. That can be said for starter Jason Vargas, who is much better than his numbers would indicate, as well. Texas comes in overvalued due to its 13-6 start to the season and its current 4-game winning streak. The same can be said for starter Alexi Ogando, who is off to a fast start this season but won't be able to post these numbers over an entire year. This play falls into a system that is 53-26 (67.1%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on all teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (LA ANGELS) - revenging a one run loss to opponent, off a loss to a division rival as a home favorite. Bet the Angels Tuesday. |
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04-23-13 | Boston Celtics +6.5 v. New York Knicks | Top | 71-87 | Loss | -103 | 21 h 59 m | Show |
25* NBA Opening Round GAME OF THE YEAR on Boston Celtics +6.5
In Game 2 against the New York Knicks Tuesday, the Boston Celtics represent my strongest side for the entire first round of the NBA Playoffs. I fully expect them to win this game outright, but I'm taking the points for some insurance. Like the Bulls who won their Game 2 against Brooklyn on the road, the Celtics are one of the most resilient teams in the league. They are a reflection of head coach Doc Rivers, who like Tom Thibodeau, is one of the most competitive coaches in the league. Boston simply gave away Game 1 with turnovers in an 85-78 loss to New York. I look for it to learn from its mistakes, and for its defense to be rock-solid once again as it always is in the playoffs. Rivers and company will make the proper adjustments in Game 2. This play falls into a system that is 27-8 (77.1%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on road teams (BOSTON) - off an embarrassing road loss scoring less than 80 points, well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days. Boston is 13-2 ATS off a road loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons. The Celtics are 23-9 ATS in road games off an embarrassing road loss scoring less than 80 points since 1996. Rivers is 34-18 ATS in road games when playing with 2 days rest as the coach of Boston. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss. The Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Conference Quarterfinals games. Bet the Celtics Tuesday. |
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04-22-13 | Seattle: F Hernandz v. Houston: B Peacock +157 | 7-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
15* MLB Monday PLAY OF THE DAY on Houston Astros +157
The Houston Astros should not be this big of a home underdog to the Seattle Mariners. I'll gladly take advantage and back them at an excellent price Monday night. Not many bettors have even heard of Houston's Brad Peacock, which is why he continues to go under the radar, getting disrespected from oddsmakers. While he has only made five career starts and one relief appearance in his career, Peacock has gone 3-1 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.208 WHIP over 25 2/3 innings. Felix Hernandez gets too much respect from oddsmakers. While he has posted good numbers throughout his career, Hernandez has just a 55.9 winning percentage because he has been on some bad teams. He is on another bad team in 2013. This play falls into a system that is 37-13 (74%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against any team (SEATTLE) - very bad AL offensive team (<=4.2 runs/game) against a team with a below avg. bullpen (ERA>=4.50), after allowing 10 runs or more. Seattle is 17-40 (-20.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5 over the last 3 seasons. Hernandez is 4-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 to 7.5 over the last 2 seasons. Take the Astros Monday. |
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04-22-13 | Chicago Bulls +5 v. Brooklyn Nets | Top | 90-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
20* Bulls/Nets TNT Monday No-Brainer on Chicago +5
The Chicago Bulls are showing great value as a 5-point underdog to the Brooklyn Nets Monday. After getting blown out in Game 1, I look for the Bulls to bounce back with an outright victory in Game 2, but I'll take the points for some insurance. I believe Brooklyn's 106-89 Game 1 victory was simply an aberration. Chicago had won three of the four meetings during the regular season. Its only loss was a 4-point setback at Brooklyn. The Bulls have been one of the most resilient teams in the league ever since Tom Thibodeau took over as head coach. Thibodeau is 50-31 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses as the coach of Chicago. P.J. Carlesimo hasn't been the best motivator following a blowout win throughout his coaching career. Carlesimo is in home games after leading in their previous game by 15 or more points at the half in all games he has coached since 1996. His teams are losing 89.2 to 96.2 on average in this spot. Bet the Bulls Monday. |
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04-21-13 | San Diego Padres +130 v. San Francisco Giants | 0-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
15* NL West PLAY OF THE DAY on San Diego Padres +130
The San Diego Padres get the call Sunday as a nice-sized road underdog to the San Francisco Giants. After losing the first two games of this series, the Padres are hungry for a victory in Game 3. I like their chances of picking up a win with Eric Stults on the mound. Stults is 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA through three starts this season. Barry Zito is overvalued here, and he's 2-1 with a 4.86 ERA on the year. Stults is 9-3 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. Stults is 8-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days rest since 1997. Roll with the Padres Sunday. |
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04-21-13 | Los Angeles Lakers v. San Antonio Spurs UNDER 192.5 | Top | 79-91 | Win | 100 | 74 h 55 m | Show |
20* Lakers/Spurs ABC Sunday No-Brainer on UNDER 192.5
The books have set the bar way too high in this game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. I'll gladly take advantage by backing the UNDER in Game 1 in what will be a low-scoring, defensive battle. Los Angeles' scheme has changed completely since losing Kobe Bryant for the season. They now have to slow the game down and run their offense through big men Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol, which is something they probably should have been doing more of all season. The results have been absolutely stunning. They are playing better as a team, especially defensively as their opponents get less possessions. The Lakers beat the Spurs 91-86 on April 14th in their first game without Kobe for 177 combined points. They came back with a 99-95 (OT) victory over the high-scoring Houston Rockets on April 17th in a game that was tied 90-90 at the end of regulation for 180 combined points. This play falls into a system that is 76-36 (67.9%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (SAN ANTONIO) - very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game, on Sunday games. San Antonio is 7-0 to the UNDER versus good foul drawing teams - attempting >=27 free throws/game this season. The UNDER is 5-0 in Spurs last 5 Sunday games, 3-0-2 in their last 5 games when playing on 3 or more days rest, and 4-0 in their last 4 Conference Quarterfinal games. These four trends combine for a perfect 19-0 system backing the UNDER. Also, the UNDER is 21-7 in the last 28 meetings in this series. Bet the UNDER in this game Sunday. Note - I locked this play in as soon as the lines came out on Thursday. It has already dropped a couple points. I still recommend the UNDER as a 20* play at anything 189 or above. Anything less it drops to a 15* play. |
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04-21-13 | Chicago (N): S Feldman +127 v. Milwaukee: W Peralta | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 0 m | Show | |
15* NL Central PLAY OF THE DAY on Chicago Cubs +127
After losing the first two games of this series to Milwaukee, I look for the Chicago Cubs to take Game 3 and salvage it. I like the Cubs' chances of doing some damage against Brewers' starter Wily Peralta. He is 0-1 with a 6.19 ERA and 1.687 WHIP over three starts this season. Milwaukee is 12-22 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win by 4 runs or more over the last 2 seasons. Take the Cubs Sunday. |
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04-21-13 | Minnesota: S Diamond +140 v. Chicago (A): G Floyd | 5-3 | Win | 140 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
15* AL Central PLAY OF THE DAY on Minnesota Twins +140
The Minnesota Twins are showing excellent value as a big road underdog to the Chicago White Sox Sunday. They come in having won three straight and playing with a lot of confidence because of it. Gavin Floyd has no business getting this much respect from oddsmakers. Floyd is 0-3 with a 6.32 ERA and 1.852 WHIP through three starts this season, and 6-11 with a 5.71 ERA and 1.586 WHIP in 18 career starts against Minnesota. Minnesota is 7-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after 3 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs over the last 2 seasons. Floyd is 28-48 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 to 8.5 since 1997. Take the Twins Sunday. |
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04-21-13 | Washington: Zimmermann v. New York (N): D Gee +130 | 0-2 | Win | 130 | 3 h 1 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on New York Mets +130
The New York Mets are highly motivated to beat the 2012 NL East champion Washington Nationals in this series. I look for them to take Game 3 and take the series Sunday. Dillon Gee is 3-1 with a 3.37 ERA and 1.178 WHIP in six career starts against Washington. This is certainly one team he enjoys facing. Washington is 6-28 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a game they hit 4 or more home runs since 1997. Bet the Mets Sunday. |
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04-21-13 | New York (A): I Nova +135 v. Toronto: J Johnson | 4-8 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 55 m | Show | |
15* AL East PLAY OF THE DAY on New York Yankees +135
Rarely will you ever get the New York Yankees as this big of an underdog against anyone. I'll take full advantage Sunday and back them as they look to improve to 11-6 with a victory Sunday. Josh Johnson has no business being this heavily favored Sunday. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA and 1.814 WHIP through three starts this season. Ivan Nova is 3-1 with a 3.82 ERA in six career starts against Toronto. The Blue Jays are 6-23 (-17.0 Units) against the money line vs. terrible speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game over the last 3 seasons. Toronto is 1-7 (-9.1 Units) against the money line as a favorite of -125 to -175 this season. Bet the Yankees Sunday. |
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04-21-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Indiana Pacers -6.5 | 90-107 | Win | 100 | 71 h 19 m | Show | |
15* Hawks/Pacers TNT Sunday Early ANNIHILATOR on Indiana -6.5
I look for the Indiana Pacers to roll to a blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of this series Sunday. The Pacers are the most underrated team heading into the 2013 playoffs, and I believe they have the best shot of beating the Miami Heat down the road. Their run to the Eastern Conference Finals starts with this Game 1 against the hapless Atlanta Hawks, who stumbled into the playoffs losing five of their final seven games. A big reason for their struggles have been injuries to Josh Smith (knee) and Al Horford (shoulder), who are their two best players. While each is expected to give it a go in Game 1, neither will be at 100%. Indiana has done an excellent job of protecting its home court all season. It is 30-11 at home this season where it is outscoring opponents by an average of 7.7 points/game. One look at the recent history in this series and it's easy to see that home-court advantage is huge. The home team has won nine of the last 10 meetings in this series between Atlanta and Indiana dating back to 2010. The Pacers won both home meetings this season with a 114-103 victory on February 5th, and a 100-94 triumph on March 25th. The home team is 17-7 ATS in the last 24 meetings. Take the Pacers Sunday. |
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04-20-13 | Chicago Bulls +5 v. Brooklyn Nets | 89-106 | Loss | -110 | 54 h 28 m | Show | |
15* Bulls/Nets ESPN Saturday No-Brainer on Chicago +5
The Chicago Bulls are finally getting healthy heading into the 2013 NBA playoffs. Sure, they're still missing Derrick Rose, but they have been used to that for over a year now. The key is getting Noah, Gibson, Hamilton and company healthy. When they are healthy aside from Rose, the Bulls are capable of beating anyone in the league. I look for them to go into Brooklyn and steal Game 1 Saturday, which is the easiest game for an underdog to win in any series. Chicago clearly matches up well with Brooklyn given their season history. The Bulls went 3-1 in their four meetings with the Nets with their only loss coming by a final of 89-93 on February 1st in Brooklyn. They have now won seven of the last nine meetings in this series dating back to 2011. The Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Chicago is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 meetings in Brooklyn. The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. These four trends combine for an 18-1 (95%) system backing Chicago. Roll with the Bulls Saturday. |
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04-20-13 | Washington Nationals v. New York Mets +140 | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
15* MLB Saturday PLAY OF THE DAY on New York Mets +140
We're getting a great price on the New York Mets once again Saturday. This is one of the most underrated teams in the league, off to an 8-7 start this season. The Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 11-3 in their last 14 home games. The price is right, and we'll back the Mets today because of it. Bet New York Saturday. |
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04-20-13 | Boston Celtics v. New York Knicks UNDER 193.5 | Top | 78-85 | Win | 100 | 49 h 23 m | Show |
25* NBA Opening Round TOTAL OF THE YEAR on Celtics/Knicks UNDER 193.5
The books have set the bar too high in this Game 1 showdown between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. These two Eastern Conference rivals will play part in a defensive battle today in New York. Playoff basketball brings out the best intensity defensively in most teams, especially these two. New York is expected to get several of its top defenders back for the playoffs in Tyson Chandler, Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby. That will make this team a lot harder to score against. These are two of the better defensive teams in the league. New York allows just 95.7 points/game overall and 94.0 points/game at home. Both of those numbers will go down now that they are healthy. Boston yields 96.7 points/game overall while scoring just 94.6 points/game on the road. All four meetings between these teams this season have seen less than 200 combined points. Considering they have played four times already this year, they are obviously very familiar with one another. Familiarity breeds low-scoring games. New York is 8-0 to the UNDER in home games versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The Knicks are combining with their opponents to average 183.6 points/game in this spot. Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday. Note - I locked this play in right when the lines came out on Thursday. I can see this total is already dropping. I still recommend a bet on the UNDER as a 25* play at 190 or more. Anything less makes it a 20* play for you. |
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04-20-13 | Boston Celtics +7.5 v. New York Knicks | 78-85 | Win | 100 | 49 h 19 m | Show | |
15* Celtics/Knicks ABC Saturday Early ANNIHILATOR on Boston +7.5
The Boston Celtics are showing tremendous value as a big road underdog to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of this series Saturday. Remember, this is a Boston team that took Miami to a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals last year. What I'm saying is that Doc Rivers always has his teams playing their best basketball in the playoffs. That's why he is one of the best head coaches in the league, and I look for him to have the Celtics hitting on all Cylinders in Game 1 Saturday. New York is being overvalued here due to earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, and due to beating the Celtics each of the last three times these teams met in the regular season. That will only add fuel to Boston's fire as they want revenge. The easiest game for an underdog to steal is Game 1 of a series. The Knicks have won exactly ONE playoff game over the past 11 seasons. Carmelo Anthony has a 17-37 career playoff record, which is one of the worst marks for any individual player in NBA history. Yet, the team continues to get so much respect from oddsmakers. Boston is 12-2 ATS off a road loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons. It is coming back to win in this spot by a whopping 11.0 points/game. The Celtics are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Take the Celtics Saturday. |
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04-19-13 | San Diego: E Volquez +216 v. San Francisco: Bumgarner | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 7 m | Show | |
15* NL Friday Undervalued Underdog on San Diego Padres +216
The San Diego Padres are showing excellent value as more than a 2-to-1 underdog to the San Francisco Giants tonight. This is one of the most underrated teams in the league, while San Francisco is overvalued coming off its World Series title. San Diego just swept a 3-game series in Los Angeles despite being a +155, +165 and +230 underdog in all three games, respectively. It not only won that series, it dominated it by outscoring the Dodgers 22-7 in the process. Edinson Volquez has allowed two runs or less in each of his last three starts against San Francisco, giving up 6 runs over 17 innings. Madison Bumgarner has allowed 14 runs over 22 2/3 innings in his last four starts against San Diego. As you can see, the recent head-to-head history favors Volquez. The Padres are feeling great after their sweep of the Dodgers, and they tend to keep playing well in this spot. San Diego is 10-1 (+13.5 Units) against the money line off an upset win vs. a division rival as an underdog of +130 or higher over the last 2 seasons. Roll with the Padres Friday. |
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04-19-13 | Arizona: I Kennedy +122 v. Colorado: J Chacin | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 32 m | Show |
20* NL West GAME OF THE WEEK on Arizona Diamondbacks +122
The price is right on the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight as a road underdog to the Colorado Rockies. I'll take advantage and back the Diamondbacks in a game that they have the edge on the mound in. Colorado comes in overvalued due to its current 6-game winning streak which has come against the likes of the San Diego Padres and New York Mets. It should not be this heavily favored tonight. Ian Kennedy has been the better starter throughout his career over Jhoulys Chacin. He also loves facing the Rockies, going 3-2 with a 2.71 ERA in 12 career starts. His teams are 9-3 in those 12 outings against Colorado. Kennedy is 24-6 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. The Diamondbacks are 5-0 in Kennedy's last 5 road starts. The Rockies are 1-10 in Chacin's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Bet the Diamondbacks Friday. |
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04-19-13 | Seattle Mariners +190 v. Texas Rangers | 0-7 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 7 m | Show | |
15* AL Friday Undervalued Underdog on Seattle Mariners +190
The Seattle Mariners get the nod Friday as nearly a 2-to-1 underdog to the Texas Rangers. This price is simply too good to pass up tonight folks as this is a much more evenly-matched game than this line would indicate. Joe Saunders is one of the most underrated starters in the league. He has gone 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in three starts this season. He has gone 13 1/3 innings over his last two starts without allowing a single earned run. One of those starts came against Texas as he continued his dominance against them. Saunders has allowed just 2 earned runs over 19 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Rangers for a miniscule 0.92 ERA. There's no question that Yu Darvish is a good starter, but he's being overvalued here. That's especially the case when you consider how poorly he has pitched against the Mariners in the past. Darvish is 2-3 with a 6.21 ERA in five career starts against Seattle, allowing 20 earned runs over 29 innings. Given these numbers, you would think the Mariners were the team that was laying nearly 2-to-1 odds. Saunders is a very profitable 16-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse since 1997. Bet the Mariners Friday. |
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04-19-13 | Washington Nationals v. New York Mets +114 | 1-7 | Win | 114 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on New York Mets +114
Many public bettors are going to jump all over Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals as a small road favorite over the New York Mets tonight. In the worst of Lee Corso, not so fast my friends. New York will be giving the ball to Matt Harvey, who is one of the most underrated starters in the league. After getting swept by Colorado in their last series, I look for the Mets to come out hungry in Game 1 tonight and to get the win behind Harvey. The young right-hander is 3-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 0.545 WHIP through three starts this season. He has allowed just two earned runs and 12 base runners while striking out 25 batters over 22 innings. He'll be extra motivated to take down Strasburg tonight. The Nationals are 0-7 in their last 7 Friday games. Washington is 2-6 in Strasburg's last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. The Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. New York is 10-3 in its last 13 home games overall. Take the Mets Friday. |
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04-18-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -121 v. Baltimore Orioles | Top | 6-10 | Loss | -121 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
20* AL Thursday No-Doubt Rout on Tampa Bay Rays -121
Rarely will you ever get 2012 AL Cy Young winner David Price at this kind of price all season. I'm going to take full advantage and back him and the Rays to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the Game 3 grudge match tonight. The left-hander is undervalued due to a slow start this season. Price was rocked by Cleveland before refocusing in his last start, allowing just one earned runs over 6 innings while striking out 8 in a 1-2 loss at Boston. Price is 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA and 1.076 WHIP in 13 career starts against Baltimore. In his last five starts against the Orioles, Price has allowed just 4 earned runs in 35 innings for a miniscule 1.03 ERA. Price is 20-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. Tampa Bay is 20-5 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 3 seasons. The Rays are 26-8 in Price's last 34 starts as a road favorite. Bet Tampa Bay Thursday. |
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04-18-13 | Atlanta Braves -116 v. Pittsburgh Pirates | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
15* NL Thursday PLAY OF THE DAY on Atlanta Braves -120
The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in the big leagues through the first two weeks of the season. I'll gladly back them at this price against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight as they continue to roll. Atlanta's top pitching prospect, Julio Teheran, had one of the best springs of any starting pitcher in the league. He went 3-1 with a 1.04 ERA while striking out 35 batters in 26 innings. After a slow start to the regular season, he is being undervalued here. There's no question that Teheran is the better starter on the mound tonight, and that will show by game's end. Pittsburgh's Jeff Locke is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA and 1.545 WHIP through two starts this season, so it's not like he's been mowing down everyone, either. This play falls into a system that is 35-8 (81.4%) since 1997. It tells us to bet against home underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (PITTSBURGH) - poor fielding team - turning 0.8 or less DP's/game on the season., after a game where they had at least 10 more hits than their opponent. Take the Braves Thursday. |
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04-18-13 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Baltimore Orioles UNDER 7.5 | 6-10 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
15* AL Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Rays/Orioles UNDER 7.5
The books have set the bar too high in this contest between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles. While I believe the Rays have the edge on the mound and will win this game, I look for them to do it in a low-scoring contest because Baltimore also has a solid starter going. 2012 AL Cy Young winner David Price got off to a slow start this season against Cleveland, but he bounced back by allowing just one earned run over 6 innings in a 1-2 loss at Boston last time out. Price is 6-2 with a 2.27 ERA and 1.076 WHIP in 13 career starts against Baltimore. He has allowed just 4 earned runs over 35 innings for a 1.03 ERA in his last five starts against the Orioles. While Miguel Gonzalez is no match for Price, he's certainly one of the more underrated starters in the league. Gonzalez has gone 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA through his first two starts this season after going 9-4 with a 3.25 ERA in 15 starts and three relief appearances for Baltimore last season. He is also 2-1 with a 3.49 ERA in five career starts against Tampa Bay. The Rays are 50-24 UNDER (+22.7 Units) vs. a very good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.250 or better over the last 2 seasons. Baltimore is 31-16 UNDER (+12.4 Units) after scoring 2 runs or less over the last 2 seasons. The UNDER is 6-0-1 in Rays last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. The UNDER is 32-14-5 in Rays last 51 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The UNDER is 11-3 in Gonzalez's last 14 starts overall. Roll with the UNDER in this game Thursday. |
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04-17-13 | Detroit Pistons +5.5 v. Brooklyn Nets | Top | 99-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
20* NBA DOG OF THE MONTH on Detroit Pistons +5.5
I'm fading the Brooklyn Nets once again tonight because they have nothing to play for as they are already locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. I did so with success Monday as the Wizards +6 covered at Brooklyn. The Nets rested Deron Williams, Brooke Lopez and Reggie Evans in that game against Washington. It would be foolish for them to play any of their starters in this one as the most important thing is to be healthy going into the playoffs. It doesn't matter who the Nets put on the floor in this one. Whoever is out there will be looking ahead to the playoffs and not interested at all in beating the Pistons. Detroit, meanwhile, wants to win this game knowing it will be its last contest of the season. The Pistons have been playing their best basketball of the season down the stretch, too. They have won four straight coming in, and they are a perfect 8-0 ATS in their last eight games overall. All three of their outright losses during this span have come by 6 points or less. Bet the Pistons Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Charlotte Bobcats -2.5 | 98-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
15* NBA Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Charlotte Bobcats -2.5
The Charlotte Bobcats (20-61) are tied with the Orlando Magic for the worst record in the league. As most of you remember, they set an NBA record for futility last season by winning the lowest percentage of games in a season in NBA history. Charlotte doesn't want to be known as the worst team in the league for a second straight season, so it will be laying it all on the line to get a victory tonight. It has been playing well down the stretch, especially at home. The Bobcats have won seven of their last nine home games following back-to-back wins over Milwaukee and New York. Cleveland has clearly packed it in, losing five straight and 15 of its last 17 games overall coming in. Cleveland is 5-15 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days this season. The Cavaliers are 5-15 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons. Cleveland is 15-29 ATS when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons. Roll with the Bobcats Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves +9 v. San Antonio Spurs | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
15* NBA Western Conference PLAY OF THE DAY on Minnesota Timberwolves +9
The San Antonio Spurs have no business being a 9-point favorite over the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. San Antonio has absolutely nothing to play for as it is locked into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Spurs rested Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard in a 96-106 loss at Golden State on Monday. While all three of these players are listed as probable to play tonight, it's only because Greg Popovich wants to make sure they aren't rusty heading into the playoffs. San Antonio won't be thinking about beating Minnesota tonight, let alone beating it by double-digits, which is what it would take to cover this massive spread. The Timberwolves realize this is their final game of the season, and I look for them to lay it all on the line because of it. Minnesota is 25-14 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons. San Antonio is just 12-21 ATS in the second half of the season this season. Take the Timberwolves Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Utah Jazz v. Memphis Grizzlies UNDER 180.5 | 70-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
15* Jazz/Grizzlies ESPN Wednesday No-Brainer on UNDER 180.5
With something at stake for both Utah and Memphis, I look for a low-scoring, defensive battle tonight. Utah needs a win and a Lakers' loss to make the playoffs, while Memphis need a win and a Clippers' loss to earn home-court advantage in the Western Conference. Playing at home, Memphis will control the tempo in this one, which has been at a snail's pace of late. The UNDER is 7-1 in the Grizzlies' last 8 games overall with combined scores of 182, 170, 170, 176, 179, 160, 178 and 200 points. I look for this game to be played a similar pace as the last time these teams met up on March 16th about a month ago. Memphis won 90-84 at home for 174 combined points. Baskets will be hard to come by with the kind of effort each team will be giving defensively with what's at stake. Memphis is 26-9 to the UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) over the last 2 seasons. Memphis is 20-7 to the UNDER after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games this season. Utah is 20-9 to the UNDER after having won 4 of their last 5 games over the last 2 seasons. Take the UNDER in this game Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Orlando Magic +5.5 v. Miami Heat | 93-105 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
15* NBA Eastern Conference ANNIHILATOR on Orlando Magic +5.5
The Miami Heat have nothing to play for as they have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the East and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. I'll gladly fade them when they shouldn't even be favored against Orlando tonight given the scenario. Lebron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade are all doubtful heading into this one. Ray Allen, Udonis Haslem and Shane Battier are questionable. All Miami is concerned about is getting healthy for its opening round match-up with Milwaukee, not beating Orlando tonight. I look for the Magic to lay it all on the line in this game. It will be their final game of the season, and they want to beat their in-state rivals. Even more, they are tied with the Charlotte Bobcats at 20-61 on the season for the league's worst record. They don't want to be known as the worst team in the league. This play falls into a system that is 69-28 (71.1%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on road teams (ORLANDO) - cold team - having lost 8 or more of their last 10 games against opponent hot team - having won 8 or more of their last 10 games. Bet the Magic Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Philadelphia Phillies +128 v. Cincinnati Reds | 2-11 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
15* National League PLAY OF THE DAY on Philadelphia Phillies +128
The Philadelphia Phillies are showing excellent value as an underdog to the Cincinnati Reds tonight. Philadelphia should not be the dog considering the edge they have on the mound in this one. John Lannan is one of the most underrated starters in the game. The Phillies were wise to get him this offseason, adding him to what is arguably the best rotation in baseball. Lannan has not disappointed in the early going, posting a 2.77 ERA and 0.962 WHIP through two starts. Homer Bailey has posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.833 WHIP through two starts for the Reds this season. Bailey has NEVER BEATEN the Phillies, going 0-3 (0-5 against the money line) with a 9.34 ERA and 1.630 WHIP in five career starts against them. Bet the Phillies Wednesday. |
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04-17-13 | Tampa Bay Rays -110 v. Baltimore Orioles | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
15* American League PLAY OF THE DAY on Tampa Bay Rays -110
The Tampa Bay Rays are highly motivated for a victory Wednesday as they look to put an end to a 4-game losing streak with three of those losses coming by exactly one run. I like their chances given the edge they have on the mound over the Baltimore Orioles in this one. Matt Moore is one of the best young starters in the game. He's off to a 2-0 start with a 0.00 ERA and 0.971 WHIP while not allowing a single run over 11 2/3 innings in wins over the Rangers and Indians. Moore is 2-2 with a miniscule 1.83 ERA in four career starts against Baltimore. Chris Tillman is clearly overmatched in this one. The right-hander has posted a 7.00 ERA and 2.11 WHIP in two starts this season while allowing 7 runs and 19 base runners over 9 innings in games against Boston and Minnesota. Tillman is 1-3 with a 4.78 ERA in seven career starts against Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay is a very profitable 19-5 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 3 seasons. Roll with the Rays Wednesday. |
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04-16-13 | Houston: B Peacock +200 v. Oakland: A Griffin | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
15* AL West PLAY OF THE DAY on Houston Astros +200
The Houston Astros are showing excellent value as a 2-to-1 underdog to the Oakland A's tonight. Houston comes in hungry for a victory after dropping its last three. Oakland is overvalued due to its 10-4 start to the season. Brad Peacock is one of the most underrated starters in the league because not many bettors have even heard of him. This guy has dominated in limited action, going 3-1 with a 2.53 ERA over four starts and one relief appearance in the majors. This play falls into a system that is 60-53 (53.1%) over the last 5 seasons while profiting $1,000/game players $51,500. It tells us to bet on all underdogs with a money line of +150 or more (HOUSTON) - very bad AL offensive team (<=4.2 runs/game) against a team with a good bullpen (ERA<=3.75), after scoring 2 runs or less. Bet the Astros Tuesday. |
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04-16-13 | Toronto Raptors v. Atlanta Hawks UNDER 197.5 | Top | 113-96 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
20* NBA TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Raptors/Hawks UNDER 197.5
The books have set the bar too high in this game between the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. This is a very important game for Atlanta as it tries to lock up the No. 5 seed in the East. I look for it to be on top of its game defensively because of it. Toronto has been playing very well of late, winning five of its last six games overall. While it hasn't been hitting on all cylinders offensively, it has been winning because of solid defense. The Raptors are scoring 92.8 points/game and allowing 90.7 points/game in their last six games overall, combining with their opponents to average 183.5 points/game. My biggest reason for backing the UNDER tonight is the recent head-to-head history between these teams. The Raptors and Hawks have combined for 196 or less points in each of their last seven meetings dating back to 2011. They have combined to average 186.4 points/game over this span. This play falls into a system that is 32-9 (78%) to the UNDER since 1996. It tells us to bet the UNDER on road teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (TORONTO) - after leading in their previous game by 15 or more points at the half against opponent after scoring 105 points or more 2 straight games. Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday. |
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04-16-13 | Philadelphia Phillies +142 v. Cincinnati Reds | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
15* NL Non-Divisional KNOCKOUT on Philadelphia Phillies +142
The Cincinnati Reds have no business being this heavily favored tonight over the Philadelphia Phillies. That's especially the case considering the Phillies have the edge on the mound in this one. Kyle Kendrick is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in two starts this season and 3-2 with a 5.09 ERA in six career starts against Cincinnati. Sure, those numbers won't blow you away, but when you compare them to Cincinnati's Homer Bailey, they are better. Bailey is 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts this season, and 0-3 with a 5.29 ERA in six career starts against Philadelphia. Kendrick is a very profitable 31-13 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days rest since 1997. The Phillies are 6-1 in Kendrick's last 7 starts as an underdog. Philadelphia is 10-4 in its last 14 games as an underdog. The Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Take the Phillies Tuesday. |
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04-16-13 | Kansas City Royals +170 v. Atlanta Braves | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
15* Royals/Braves Interleague No-Brainer on Kansas City +170
The Kansas City Royals are showing their best value of the season Tuesday night as a huge road underdog to the Atlanta Braves. I'll gladly take advantage and back these improved Royals, who are off to a solid 7-5 start this season. Atlanta comes in way overvalued due to its 11-1 start, which includes a 9-game winning streak coming in. The Braves just swept 2012 NL East champ Washington last series in three games, setting them up for a huge letdown spot heading into Game 1 of this series with Kansas City. Jeremy Guthrie may be the most underrated starter in the entire league. The right-hander is picking up right where he left off last season, going 2-0 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.026 WHIP through his first two starts this year. Guthrie is 7-0 with a 2.37 ERA over his last 13 starts, of which Kansas City has won 12. That makes for a 12-1 (92%) system backing Gurthrie and the Royals tonight. Take Kansas City Tuesday. |
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04-16-13 | Boston Red Sox v. Cleveland Indians OVER 8.5 | 7-2 | Win | 110 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
15* AL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Red Sox/Indians OVER 8.5
The books have set the bar too low in this game between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians tonight. I look for a slug fest as both starting pitchers are below-average in this league to say the least. Boston's Felix Doubront has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.800 WHIP in one start this season, and he's 1-1 with a 4.36 ERA and 1.355 WHIP in two career starts against the Indians. Cleveland's Ubaldo Jimenez remains terrible, going 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA and 1.452 WHIP in two starts this season. The right-hander is 1-2 with a massive 7.84 ERA and 1.984 WHIP in four career starts against the Red Sox. Doubront is 12-3 OVER (+8.7 Units) when the money line is -100 to -150 over the last 2 seasons. Cleveland is 15-4 OVER (+10.8 Units) after scoring 1 or less runs in a loss to a division rival over the last 3 seasons. Jimenez is 20-9 OVER (+10.6 Units) when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. Roll with the OVER in this game Tuesday. |
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04-15-13 | Houston Rockets v. Phoenix Suns +7 | 112-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
15* NBA Monday Undervalued Underdog on Phoenix Suns +7
The Phoenix Suns want revenge from a 98-101 road loss as a 14.5-point underdog to the Houston Rockets on April 9th less than a week ago. Jermaine O'Neal was called for goaltending at the buzzer on a questionable call. Houston has little to play for right now as it is guaranteed to be either the No. 6 or No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. I have a hard time seeing the Rockets being motivated enough to beat a team they just beat less than a week ago by more than 7 points tonight. Phoenix comes in the fresher team as well. The Suns will be playing just their 2nd game in 5 days, while the Rockets will be playing the second of a back-to-back and their 3rd game in 4 days after beating the Sacramento Kings at home last night. The Rockets are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. The Rockets are 9-19 ATS in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Suns Monday. |
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04-15-13 | Washington Wizards +6 v. Brooklyn Nets | Top | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
20* NBA Eastern Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on Washington Wizards +6
The Washington Wizards get the nod Monday as a road underdog to the Brooklyn Nets in a game I fully expect them to win outright. I'm only taking the points for some added insurance in this one folks. The Wizards have been one of the most underrated teams in the league all season. That's evident by the fact that they are 45-34-1 ATS in all games this year. Off four straight losses with three coming against playoff contenders, the Wizards will be hungry for a win tonight. Brooklyn has no reason to even be motivated to play this game Monday. That's because it has already wrapped up the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. It is locked into the No. 4 seed as it cannot move up or down. Making sure they're fresh for the playoffs is a much bigger priority. Deron Williams is one of several players who could be rested tonight against the Wizards, so I have no doubt that the Wizards will be putting the more talented team on the floor. Plus, Washington will be the much fresher team as it will be playing on two days' rest having last played on Friday in a loss to Philadelphia. Brooklyn will be playing the second of a back-to-back and its 5th game in 7 days following an 87-93 loss at Toronto Sunday. The Wizards are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The Nets are 17-35-2 ATS in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Brooklyn is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 home games. Take the Wizards Monday. |
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04-15-13 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Detroit Pistons -3 | 101-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
15* NBA Monday No-Doubt Rout on Detroit Pistons -3
The Detroit Pistons will run away with a victory tonight at home over the Philadelphia 76ers. I like how the Pistons are playing down the stretch as they clearly are not packing it in just yet. They are playing out their season. That's evident by the fact that the Pistons are a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall. They have also won three straight coming in with victories over the Bulls, Cavs and Bobcats by a combined 41 points. Detroit comes in well-rested on two days' rest having last played on Friday in a 113-93 home victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. Philadelphia is a tired team as it will be playing the second of a back-to-back and its 5th game in 7 days after a 91-77 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. The 76ers are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 games playing on 0 days rest. Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU win of more than 10 points. The Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference opponents. Roll with Detroit Monday. |
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04-15-13 | Philadelphia Phillies -118 v. Cincinnati Reds | 2-4 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
15* Phillies/Reds ESPN Monday No-Brainer on Philadelphia Phillies -118
The Philadelphia Phillies are showing excellent value as a small road favorite over the Cincinnati Reds Monday. They should be a much heavier favorite considering the edge they have on the mound in this one. Cliff Lee remains one of the best starters in baseball, and he's proving it once again in 2013. Lee is 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA and 0.600 WHIP through two starts this season. He has allowed just two earned runs and 10 base runners over 16 2/3 innings in wins over the Braves and Mets. Bronson Arroyo is not off to the best start this year, going 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA while allowing seven earned runs over 12 innings. This is one team he hates facing as Arroyo is 2-7 with a 6.33 ERA in 11 career starts against Philadelphia. Lee has allowed two earned runs over 15 1/3 innings in his last two starts against Cincinnati. The Phillies are 35-17 in their last 52 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. The Phillies are 14-5 in Lee's last 19 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. The Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Cincinnati is 5-11 in its last 16 games as a home underdog. Philadelphia is 38-15 in the last 53 meetings, including 20-8 in its last 28 meetings in Cincinnati. Take the Phillies Monday. |
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04-15-13 | New York Knicks v. Charlotte Bobcats -1 | 95-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
15* NBA Eastern Conference ANNIHILATOR on Charlotte Bobcats -1
The Charlotte Bobcats are showing solid value at home against the New York Knicks tonight. The Knicks are in a huge letdown spot in this one, and I don't even expect them to show up as a result. New York is surely going to rest several of its key players after clinching the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 90-80 home victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday. Now, it will be playing the second of a back-to-back and its 4th game in 5 days short-handed. Carmelo Anthony is expected to rest. New York - still without big men Tyson Chandler, Kenyon Martin, Amare Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and Marcus Camby - is ready to get some rest. The Bobcats have lost 14 straight and 21 of 22 on the road, but they're playing well at home toward season's end. Charlotte beat Milwaukee 95-85 on Saturday for its sixth win in eight games at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic opponents. Bet Charlotte Monday. |
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04-14-13 | San Antonio Spurs v. Los Angeles Lakers UNDER 196.5 | Top | 86-91 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
20* Spurs/Lakers NBA Sunday Night BAILOUT on UNDER 196.5
The books have set the bar too high in this game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. Both teams have a lot to play for, and I look for a defensive battle because of it. Los Angeles is fighting to make the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. San Antonio is battling it out with Oklahoma City for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. This play falls into a system that is 75-35 (68.2%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (SAN ANTONIO) - very good team - outscoring their opponents by 6+ points/game, on Sunday games. Bet the UNDER in this game Sunday. |
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04-14-13 | Baltimore Orioles v. New York Yankees -115 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
15* Orioles/Yankees ESPN Sunday Night BAILOUT on New York -115
The New York Yankees are showing excellent value as a small home favorite over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday night. I'll gladly take advantage and back them at home behind the underrated Hiroki Kuroda. Kuroda went 16-11 with a 3.32 ERA over 33 starts with the Yankees last season. The reason he's underrated is the fact that he is off to a slow start this season, but I have no doubt he'll get back on track against the Orioles tonight. Kuroda is 1-1 with a 2.66 ERA and 0.803 WHIP in three career starts against Baltimore. Kuroda is 17-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season since 1997. Roll with the Yankees Sunday. |
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04-14-13 | Indiana Pacers v. New York Knicks UNDER 194 | 80-90 | Win | 100 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
15* Knicks/Pacers NBA Sunday No-Brainer on UNDER 194
The books have set the bar too high in this contest between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. This is a huge game in the Eastern Conference as both teams are fighting to earn that coveted No. 2 seed in the East to get home-court advantage through the first two rounds of the playoffs. This play falls into a system that is 130-67 (66%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on all teams where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (INDIANA) - good team - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game, on Sunday games. Take the UNDER in this game Sunday. |
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04-13-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers +112 v. Arizona Diamondbacks | 7-5 | Win | 112 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
15* MLB Saturday Undervalued Underdog on Los Angeles Dodgers +112
After dropping Game 1 of this series to the Arizona Diamondbacks, I look for the Los Angeles Dodgers to bounce back with a victory in Game 2 Saturday. I really like their chances with the underrated Hyun-Jin Ryu on the mound tonight. Most bettors aren't familiar with Ryu because he is making his MLB debut this season, but he's a lot better starter than he gets credit for. Ryu is already proving that, going 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA and 1.185 WHIP over two starts, allowing just three earned runs in 12 2/3 innings. The Dodgers are 25-7 in their last 32 Saturday games. Los Angeles is 8-1 in its last 9 games following a loss. The Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150. Roll with the Dodgers Saturday. |
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04-13-13 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Memphis Grizzlies -3 | 91-87 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
15* Clippers/Grizzlies NBA Saturday No-Brainer on Memphis -3
The Memphis Grizzlies sit at 54-25 on the season, yet they would be just the No. 5 seed in the West if the season were to end today. However, they are tied with the Nuggets at 54-25 for the No. 3 seed, but Denver owns the tiebreaker. With home-court advantage in the first round on the line, the Grizzlies are taking this game more seriously than the Los Angeles Clippers, who already have home-court advantage in the first round locked up after winning the Pacific Division. Memphis has saved its best basketball for last. It is 7-1 in its last eight games overall with its only loss coming on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers by a mere two points (86-84). Getting home-court advantage in the first round is huge considering that the Grizzlies are 31-8 at home this season. The Clippers are a mediocre 22-17 on the road this season, and they barely beat New Orleans 96-93 last night as a 9-point favorite. Both teams come in playing the second of a back-to-back. However, Los Angeles will be the more tired team as this will be its 3rd game in 4 days. This will only be the 2nd game in 4 days for the Grizzlies, who had two days' rest coming into last night's 82-78 road victory at Houston. Memphis is 40-17 ATS when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons. The Grizzlies are 26-9 ATS off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons. The Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Memphis is 26-10 ATS in its last 36 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Take the Grizzlies Saturday. |
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04-13-13 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Miami Marlins UNDER 7.5 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
15* MLB Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Phillies/Mets UNDER 7.5
The books have set the bar too high tonight in this NL East contest between the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. I look for both Cole Hamels and Jose Fernandez to shut down the opposition in an absolute pitcher's duel. Hamels sports a 3.36 ERA and 1.133 WHIP in 24 career starts against Miami. In his last two starts against the Marlins, Hamels has allowed just one earned run over 16 innings. Fernandez is one of the best young starters in the game, and he doesn't yet get the respect from oddsmakers that he deserves. The UNDER is 25-9-1 in Hamels' last 35 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 6-1-1 in Marlins last 8 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The UNDER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Miami. Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday. |
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04-13-13 | Detroit: Verlander -117 v. Oakland: B Anderson | Top | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
20* MLB Non-Divisional KNOCKOUT on Detroit Tigers -117
Rarely will you ever get Justin Verlander at this kind of price. I'll gladly take advantage and back the 2011 AL Cy Young and MVP winner at this discounted rate against the Oakland A's Saturday. Verlander is off to another solid start in 2013, going 1-1 with a 2.19 ERA and 1.217 WHIP over two starts against the Twins and Yankees. The right-hander simply owns Oakland, going 10-5 with a 2.33 ERA and 1.089 WHIP in 16 career starts. Verlander has been untouchable in his last five starts against the A's. The right-hander has gone 5-0 with a miniscule 0.49 ERA while allowing just two earned runs over 37 innings in those five outings. Brett Anderson is getting too much respect from oddsmakers due to his solid start, which has come against the lowly Mariners and Astros. The Tigers are 49-18 in Verlander's last 67 starts as a favorite. The A's are 0-5 in Anderson's last 5 starts as an underdog. The Tigers are 5-0 in Verlander's last 5 starts vs Oakland. Bet the Tigers Saturday. |
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04-13-13 | Chicago (A): C Sale -125 v. Cleveland: Mcallister | 4-9 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
15* MLB Saturday Afternoon ANNIHILATOR on Chicago White Sox -125
The Chicago White Sox are highly motivated for a victory this afternoon against the Cleveland Indians. They have lost four straight coming in, and I look for them to bounce back with a win behind ace Chris Sale today. Sale remains one of the most underrated starters in the league after despite posting an excellent 2012 campaign. The left-hander is off to a 1-0 start this season, posting a 1.84 ERA and 1.022 WHIP in the process. Sale is 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA and 1.068 WHIP in three career starts against Cleveland. The White Sox are 3-0 against the money line in those three starts having never lost. Sale has allowed just five earned runs over 19 2/3 innings in those three outings. Take the White Sox Saturday. |
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04-12-13 | Los Angeles Dodgers -147 v. Arizona Diamondbacks | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -147 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
20* NL West GAME OF THE WEEK on Los Angeles Dodgers -147
The Los Angeles Dodgers should be a much heavier favorite tonight with 2011 NL Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw on the mound. I'll gladly take advantage and back Kershaw and the Dodgers at this generous price against the Arizona Diamondbacks. One of the best things that could have happened to the Dodgers last night, happened. This is a team that has brought in a ton of new faces over the last 365 days, so clubhouse chemistry was a concern. They needed to get in a brawl and fight for each other, and that's what happened against the Padres last night. I look for this experience to bring this team closer together going forward, starting tonight. Kershaw is now 63-37 with a 2.75 ERA for his career after going 14-9 with a 2.53 ERA, and 21-5 with a 2.28 ERA in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Kershaw is off to a tremendous start in 2013, going 2-0 while allowing just seven base runners and no earned runs over 16 innings in victories over the Giants and Pirates. The left-hander is 7-5 with a 2.25 ERA in 14 career starts against Arizona. The Dodgers are 38-15 in Kershaw's last 53 starts overall. Los Angeles is 21-7 in Kershaw's last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Roll with the Dodgers Friday. |
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04-12-13 | Minnesota Timberwolves v. Utah Jazz UNDER 196 | 100-107 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
15* NBA Western Conference Total ANNIHILATOR on T'Wolves/Jazz UNDER 196
This is a very important game for the Utah Jazz tonight as they trail the Los Angeles Lakers by one game for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. I look for them to be timid offensively, but to be at the top of their game defensively with what's at stake. In fact, that has appeared to be the case with the Jazz over the last week as they are really feeling the pressure of trying to make the playoffs. Utah's last three games have resulted in an 80-90 loss to the Thunder for 170 combined points, a 97-90 victory at Golden State for 187 combined points, and a 95-83 victory over New Orleans for 178 combined points. This recent low-scoring trend, plus the head-to-head meetings thus far with the Timberwolves this season, has me backing the UNDER. Utah beat Minnesota 106-84 at home in their first meeting of the season on January 2nd for 190 combined points. The Jazz also won in Minnesota 97-93 on February 13th for 190 combined points. The UNDER is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The UNDER is 10-2 in Jazz last 12 games playing on 2 days rest. The UNDER is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 games following a ATS loss. The UNDER is 16-7 in Jazz last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Bet the UNDER in this game Friday. |
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04-12-13 | Denver Nuggets v. Dallas Mavericks UNDER 206.5 | 105-108 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
15* NBA Western Conference Total DOMINATOR on Nuggets/Mavericks UNDER 206.5
The books have set the bar too high tonight in this game between the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. Denver is trying to secure the No. 3 seed in the West, while Dallas is trying to reach its goal of getting back to .500 on the season. I look for the defensive intensity to be high from both teams because of these scenarios. The Nuggets aren't nearly the potent offensive team they were before they lost Ty Lawson and Danilo Gallinari to injury. They've had to rely a lot more on defense of late, giving up just 87, 96, 94, 114 and 86 points in their last five games overall. That 114-point effort was against the Rockets, so it can be thrown out. Dallas has really been struggling offensively of late, scoring 81, 94, 117, 96 and 91 points in its last five games overall. That 117-point effort was against the Sacramento Kings, so it can really be thrown out as well. When you look at the recent head-to-head history between these teams, it's easy to see that this number has been inflated tonight. In both meetings this season, the Nuggets and Mavs have combined for 189 and 191 points with Denver winning each time. In fact, they have combined for 208 or less in each of their last seven meetings. This play falls into a system that is 29-7 (80.6%) to the UNDER over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet the UNDER on road teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (DENVER) - after 4 or more consecutive wins, on Friday nights. The UNDER is 9-2-1 in Nuggets last 12 vs. Western Conference. The UNDER is 7-1-1 in Mavericks last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The UNDER is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Dallas. Roll with the UNDER in this game Friday. |
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04-12-13 | New York Knicks v. Cleveland Cavaliers +5 | 101-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
15* NBA Friday Undervalued Underdog on Cleveland Cavaliers +5
The New York Knicks just had their 13-game winning streak snapped with a 111-118 (OT) loss to the Chicago Bulls last night. I look for them to suffer a hangover from that defeat, and for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take advantage and likely win this game outright. New York comes in a very tired team as this will be the second of a back-to-back and the 7th game in 11 days for the Knicks. This is a short-handed team as it is with all of its injury problems. Raymond Felton (knee) is questionable, while Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin, Tyson Chandler, Amare Stoudemire and Rasheed Wallace are all expected to miss tonight's game. Cleveland has played New York very tough this season, but it has come up short in both meetings. The Cavaliers lost 102-103 at New York on December 15th in their first meeting, and 97-102 at home on March 4th in their second. There's no question that Cleveland wants revenge tonight. The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland. New York is 2-14 ATS in road games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons. The Cavaliers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Cleveland is 19-7-1 ATS in its last 26 vs. Eastern Conference opponents. Take the Cavaliers Friday. |
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04-12-13 | Philadelphia: J Lannan -116 v. Miami: R Nolasco | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on Philadelphia Phillies -116
The Philadelphia Phillies should be a much heavier favorite over the Miami Marlins tonight in Game 1 of this NL East series. I'll gladly take advantage and back them at a great price Friday. Miami (1-8) is clearly the worst team in the big leagues. It is hitting just .217 and scoring 1.8 runs/game through its first nine games of the year. That includes a .143 average and 0.7 runs/game in its three home games. John Lannan has been one of the most underrated starters in the league for years. He allowed just three earned runs and five base runners in a 4-3 victory over Kansas City on April 6th in his first start of the season. Ricky Nolasco is considered the 'ace' of Miami's staff, which just goes to show how terrible its staff really is. Nolasco has posted a 4.48 ERA or worse in six of his first seven years in the majors. Simply put, that's terrible. Miami is 0-9 (-11.0 Units) against the money line vs. excellent speed teams - averaging 1 or more SB's/game over the last 3 seasons. The Phillies are 29-14 in their last 43 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. The Marlins are 19-45 in their last 64 games as a home underdog. Take the Phillies. |
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04-12-13 | Brooklyn Nets v. Indiana Pacers UNDER 187.5 | Top | 117-109 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
20* NBA TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Nets/Pacers UNDER 187.5
The books have set the bar too high in this contest between the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers. With both teams having a lot to play for, I look for a low-scoring, defensive battle tonight when they meet up. Indiana is just two games behind New York for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. It is also trying to hold off No. 4 Brooklyn, which is trying to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Given these scenarios, the defensive intensity is going to be high tonight. One look at the recent history between these teams and it's easy to see that this number has been inflated. The two meetings between the Pacers and Nets this season have seen 173 and 183 combined points. The final two meetings of last season saw 184 and 181 combined points. They have not topped 184 combined points while averaging 180.3 points/game in their last four meetings. Brooklyn has really picked it up defensively of late, allowing just 91.8 points/game in its last five games overall. Indiana allows just 90.2 points/game overall, including 88.8 points/game at home this season. The Pacers are 19-4 to the UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons. The UNDER is 5-0 in Nets last 5 Friday games. The UNDER is 20-8 in Nets last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bet the UNDER in this game Friday. |
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04-11-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 116-97 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
20* Thunder/Warriors TNT Thursday No-Brainer on Oklahoma City -3.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder realize that they control their own destiny. Tied with the San Antonio Spurs with the best record in the West at 57-21, the Thunder own the tiebreaker. That means they just need to win out and they'll get the No. 1 seed in the West. Golden State has a lot less to play for as it's either going to be the No. 6 or No. 7 seed in the West, which isn't a huge difference. The Warriors are being overvalued here because they have won four of five coming in. All four of those victories came against non-playoff teams in the Blazers, Hornets, Suns and Timberwolves with three of them coming at home. Their lone loss was a 90-97 setback at home against the Utah Jazz, who were the only team that had something to play for during this run. The Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Oklahoma City is 41-18-3 ATS in its last 62 vs. Western Conference opponents. The Warriors are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. Golden State is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games following a S.U. win. Bet the Thunder Thursday. |
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04-11-13 | Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels -127 | 8-1 | Loss | -127 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
15* AL West PLAY OF THE DAY on Los Angeles Angels -127
The Los Angeles Angels come into this series finale with AL West rival Oakland highly motivated for a victory. They have been embarrassed in the first two games of this series, losing a combined 10-20. I like the Angels' chances of salvaging a Game 3 victory tonight given the edge they have on the mound. Jason Vargas is one of the most underrated starters in the league, and he was an excellent addition this offseason. Vargas was brilliant in his first start of the year, allowing just one earned run on 5 2/3 innings of a 2-3 loss at Texas, which is no small feat. Vargas has posted a 3.31 ERA and 1.008 WHIP in 13 career starts against Oakland as well. Vargas is a very profitable 22-14 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. The Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Bet Los Angeles Thursday. |
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04-11-13 | Chicago White Sox +143 v. Washington Nationals | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
15* MLB Thursday Undervalued Underdog on Chicago White Sox +143
The Chicago White Sox come into this Game 3 with the Washington Nationals highly motivated for a victory. They lost the first two games of this series, and now they want to salvage it with a Game 3 victory tonight. Given the way both of these starters performed in their openers, I certainly believe the White Sox are showing excellent value in this one. Dylan Axelrod went 5 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run in a 4-3 victory over Seattle on April 6th. Dan Haren carried over his poor performances from last season, giving up six earned runs and four homers over 4 innings of a 15-0 loss at Cincinnati on April 5th. He's simply washed up and far past his prime, and shouldn't be getting this much respect from oddsmakers. Haren is a woeful 4-10 (-13.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -110 or higher over the last 2 seasons. The White Sox are 31-14 in their last 45 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Chicago is 5-1 in Axelrod's last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Roll with the White Sox Thursday. |
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04-10-13 | Houston Astros +153 v. Seattle Mariners | 8-3 | Win | 153 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
15* AL West PLAY OF THE DAY on Houston Astros +153
The Seattle Mariners should not be this heavily favored against any team in the league unless Felix Hernandez is on the mound. That's especially the case with Blake Beavan on the mound for them tonight. Beavan is 16-17 with a 4.46 ERA over his three-year career with Seattle. He has opened the 2013 campaign poorly, allowing five earned runs over 5 innings in an 8-7 victory at Chicago. While Brad Peacock has only made three career starts before, he has made the most of them. He is 2-1 with a 1.65 ERA and 1.163 WHIP in those three outings. The Astros come in with a ton of confidence after their massive 16-9 victory over the Mariners last night. This play falls into a system that is 33-12 (73.3%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet against any team (SEATTLE) - poor AL offensive team (<=4.5 runs/game) against a team with a bad bullpen (ERA>=5.00), after a loss by 6 runs or more. Take the Astros Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | New Orleans Hornets v. Sacramento Kings OVER 201.5 | 110-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
15* NBA Wednesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Hornets/Kings OVER 201.5
This is a meaningless game for both the New Orleans Hornets and Sacramento Kings. That's why I believe neither team will be getting after it defensively, which will allow for a high-scoring battle. I fully expect both teams to eclipse the 100-point mark in this one. One look at the recent history between these teams and it's easy to see that there is some value with the OVER tonight folks. Both meetings this season have seen 205 or more combined points. New Orleans beat Sacramento 110-95 at home on February 24th in their most recent meeting. The Hornets also beat the Kings 114-105 on January 21st for 219 combined points. Sacramento is 11-1 to the OVER in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 3 seasons. It is seeing an average of 214.4 points/game in this spot. Roll with the OVER in this game Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | Minnesota Twins +136 v. Kansas City Royals | 0-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
15* AL Central PLAY OF THE DAY on Minnesota Twins +136
The Minnesota Twins come into this game with the Kansas City Royals highly motivated for a victory. That's because they have dropped the first two games of this series, and they are looking to salvage it and avoid the sweep with a Game 3 victory. I like their chances of getting Game 3 tonight considering that Kansas City starter Wade Davis has never proven that he can handle starting in this league. He struggled Friday at Philadelphia in his first start since 2011, giving up four runs on nine hits and exiting down 4-0 after four innings. Minnesota is a very profitable 24-22 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons. Kansas City is 2-10 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons. Bet the Twins Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | Brooklyn Nets v. Boston Celtics UNDER 193 | Top | 101-93 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
20* Nets/Celtics ESPN Wednesday No-Brainer on UNDER 193
The books have set the bar too high in this contest between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. I look for a low-scoring, defensive battle on National TV tonight when these two get together on ESPN. Both teams have a lot to play for as each is trying to improve its seeding. Brooklyn is coming close to clinching the No. 4 spot and home-court advantage in the first round. Boston is trying to avoid dropping to the No. 8 spot, which would mean it would have to face Miami in the first round. One look at the recent meetings between these teams and it's easy to see that this number has been inflated. In their two most recent meetings, the Nets and Celtics combined for 169 points on December 25th, and 178 points on November 28th. In fact, the UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings with combined scores of 178 or less points eight times. The UNDER is 6-1 in Nets last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record. The UNDER is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Take the UNDER in this game Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | Chicago White Sox +153 v. Washington Nationals | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Chicago White Sox +153
Off a 1-run loss to the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of this series, I look for the Chicago White Sox to bounce back with a Game 2 victory tonight. You can't beat this price on the Sox, either. Gavin Floyd pitched very well in his opening start against Kansas City on April 4th, allowing just two earned runs and five base runners over 6 innings. Floyd's last start at Washington was a gem in 2010 as he allowed just one earned run over 8 innings of a 2-1 Chicago victory. This play falls into a system that is 34-13 (72.3%) over the last 5 seasons. It tells us to bet on any team (CHI WHITE SOX) - terrible offensive team - scoring <=4.2 runs/game on the season (AL) against opponent allowing 4.8 or more runs/game on the season (NL). This play falls into another system that is 69-67 (50.7%) over the last 5 seasons while profiting $1,000/game bettors a whopping $59,900. It tells us to bet against home favorites with a money line of -150 or more (WASHINGTON) - after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, top level team, winning 62% or more of their games on the season. Roll with the White Sox Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | Atlanta Braves v. Miami Marlins +146 | 8-0 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
15* NL East PLAY OF THE DAY on Miami Marlins +146
The Miami Marlins will be hungry for a win tonight as they look to avoid getting swept by the Atlanta Braves. They lost the first two games of this series by a combined three runs, and I look for them to bounce back with a victory in Game 3. Alex Sanabia is the reason for Miami's lone victory this season. He went 6 shutout innings in a 7-5 victory at New York on April 5th in his lone start this season. Sanabia sports a 3.86 ERA in three career starts against Atlanta. Mike Minor is 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA in seven career starts against Miami. This play falls into a system that is 63-34 (64.9%) since 1997 with $1,000/game bettors winning $31,400. It tells us to bet on home teams (MIAMI) - off 4 straight losses vs. division rivals against opponent off a one run win over a division rival. Take the Marlins Wednesday. |
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04-10-13 | New York Mets v. Philadelphia Phillies -125 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
15* NL Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Philadelphia Phillies -125
The Philadelphia Phillies have lost their first two series of the season to the Braves and Royals 1-2 each. They have a chance to win their first series of the season against the New York Mets tonight, and I fully expect them to take advantage. I especially like the Phillies' chances of winning Game 3 tonight considering the edge they have on the mound. Kyle Kendrick is 5-5 with a 3.00 ERA in 12 career starts against New York, while Jeremy Hefner is 1-1 with a 15.00 ERA in two career starts against Philadelphia, both of which came last year. The Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. The Phillies are 44-21 in their last 65 Wednesday games. Philadelphia is 6-1 in Kendrick's last 7 starts vs. NL East opponents. Bet the Phillies Wednesday. |