Hookem's Big Play for Tuesday, July 5th

[HookEmHorns]

I hope everyone had a great and safe holiday

Closed out June with a record of 12-0
Big Play Overall Record: 21-5
Going for 13 consecutive wins

Big Play Tracking:
April 25: DBacks +130 (W)
April 26: Orioles +118 (W)
April 28: Yankees -1 [even] (W)
April 29: Tigers -110 (L)
May 5: Brewers +122 (L)
May 8: Marlins -160 (W)
May 8: Dodgers -120 (W)
May 14: DBacks +120 (W)
May 17: Yanks TT over -120 (W)
May 21: Tigers -125 (L)
May 22: Tigers -110 (W)
May 22: Athletics +105 (L)
May 25: Padres +105 (W)
May 26: Royals +130 (L)
May 29: Yankees -159 (W)
June 2: Twins +110 (W)
June 3: Red Sox -1 [-145] (W)
June 6: Royals +110 (W)
June 8: Rangers -172 (W)
June 11: Angels -140 (W)
June 16: Orioles [even] (W)
June 16: Braves -120 (W)
June 17: Indians -140 (W)
June 19: Reds -125 (W)
June 24: Blue Jays -105 (W)
June 28: DBacks -155 (W)

Today's big play:

* Houston Astros +105

Hookem

 

[Donkwin47]

Wow. I like the contrarian attitude, but going for 13 straight and taking +105 on the worst team in baseball? Good luck.

 

[Kemp40]

astros is not a bad bet at all today.... wandy has been throwing very well lately... if anything, today will be the day for houston to get a win in this series.

 

[HookEmHorns]

Wandy is having a great season. 2.97 ERA with 6 wins. 2.37 ERA over the last 3 games going 2-1. He went 7 innings and gave up no runs in his last outing against a potent Texas lineup. He gave up no runs in 5 of his starts this year and going at least 7 innings 8 times. Six Pirate batters have faced Wandy in the past. Collectively, they are batting .279 with one homer.

Hunter Pence is is 5 for 13 against Karstens with a homer and a double and no strikeouts. Lee is 4 for 14 with a double with no strikeouts. As this indicates, Karstens may have trouble getting through the middle of Houston's lineup.

Yes, Houston is baseball's worst team regarding record. However, Pitt (although much improved from previous seasons) isn't exactly the cream of the crop. As the line indicates close to a pick, it would not be far fetched to see the Astros take one in Pittsburg.

Streaks have to come to an end at some point, and I hope that this isn't that game. However, if it is then at least it's a +105 line and won't hurt the wallet quite as bad (compared to a team that's -150 or higher)

 

[BigCat]

BOL tonight this is a solid play. Awesome run.

 

[tar_heel_in_sc]

I'm gonna tail you, but I'm going with 1st 5 only. That Houston pen is awful, and I just can't trust them. Let's go Wandy!!

 

[Donkwin47]

I wasn't saying I didn't like the 'Stros tonight, I do and I'm on them.. There's just always somethin' off about putting money down on the worst team in baseball.. Regardless, all that matters is a win tonight. GL, let's get it.

 

[HookEmHorns]

Thanks fellas :toast:

Donkwin - I understand what you mean...it's always scary backing teams like the Astros, Cubs, bottom of the barrel teams, etc. I had time so I thought I would provide a writeup/reasoning for taking them as a big play tonight. GL :toast:

 

[hook'em25]

There we go Barmes....Let's go!!!!! Only down 2 now boys.

 

[THawk+]

Wandy is only good to bet on at home, road is not anywhere near as good...

 

[zackattackisbackjack]

Great run bro. Good job!

 

[HookEmHorns]

Thanks Zack

Sorry for the loss....hope to start a new run soon

 

[simrdwnnow]

Dropping in to say thanks for the run!! Already in line for the next...cheers bud!

 

[WaKe21334]

Thanks hook em, get em next time.

 

[Kevy]

Dropping in to say hello and great run. There was way too much value to have not
played the Houston side in that one. Would not second guess that one at all.:toast: