Have one early play for tomorrow, possibly more depending on how long I stay up.
Detroit -12?: Haven't placed my bet yet, but will. Cleveland is 3-8 in their last 11 as a dog. They're 1-6 in their last 7 road games, and we all know how mediocre they are on the road. Also, the Indians are 3-14 in Byrd's last 17 road starts. Conversely, Detroit is 12-1 in their last 13 games as a favorite. And they are 10-2 in their last 12 home games. And Cleveland has won only 4 of their last 15 meetings. The Tigers are really turning it on lately, and the Indians will run into a lot of trouble tomorrow IMO. I'll try to do more of a writeup when I create tomorrow's thread. BOL to everyone.
Detroit -12?: Haven't placed my bet yet, but will. Cleveland is 3-8 in their last 11 as a dog. They're 1-6 in their last 7 road games, and we all know how mediocre they are on the road. Also, the Indians are 3-14 in Byrd's last 17 road starts. Conversely, Detroit is 12-1 in their last 13 games as a favorite. And they are 10-2 in their last 12 home games. And Cleveland has won only 4 of their last 15 meetings. The Tigers are really turning it on lately, and the Indians will run into a lot of trouble tomorrow IMO. I'll try to do more of a writeup when I create tomorrow's thread. BOL to everyone.
Saw someone else on this early, and after going over it a bit myself, I think it's a very solid play.
Chicago (AL) -130 (VIP): As high as I have been on Tampa with Shields pitching this year, this is not a good spot for them. Buerhle going for win #100 at home and against the worst road team in the league. It still amazes me when I look at Tampa's road woes. In their last 56 road games, they have won a grand total of 10. The White Sox have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between these two, and I love their chances to make it 8 of 11 tomorrow. 1.95 units to win 1.5.
Chicago (AL) -130 (VIP): As high as I have been on Tampa with Shields pitching this year, this is not a good spot for them. Buerhle going for win #100 at home and against the worst road team in the league. It still amazes me when I look at Tampa's road woes. In their last 56 road games, they have won a grand total of 10. The White Sox have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between these two, and I love their chances to make it 8 of 11 tomorrow. 1.95 units to win 1.5.
While I'll occasionally go against my Sox, this won't be one of the times I do. Texas is not a good team and I rarely bet on them. Boston is money on the road this year (12-4 in their last 16), and they have been winning games they should win all year long. In their last 26 as a favorite, they've won 21. Texas consistently loses games they should lose and have lost 7 of their last 9 as dogs. Dice-K has really been putting up solid performances and I just can't imagine Texas will have much luck against him tomorrow. Line seems pretty damn high, but I think it's for good reason.
Calvin,
Yup, it was honkee. Was going to argue the other side in that thread, and then I asked myself why I'd back Tampa on the road. Thanks and BOL.
Yes, and I'm not sure how well TB hits lefties, on the road no less. I mainly liked CWS at home with Buehrle pitching on a good price.
I quickly went through the card real fast and saw 2 games that I wanted to throw a bone in this thread (not your Friday's thread) for you to check out... MIN (S. Baker) at home -123.... and ATL (T. Hudson) at home -158, higher price but look at his numbers against PHI in 2 starts this year & that Hudson only got shelled once this year and that was during IL at Boston last time out.
Good night,
* CalvinTy
Calvin,
Always appreciate different opinions, whether they agree or disagree. Sometimes even prefer those who disagree if they back it up. So always feel free to let me know your thoughts on games. I like Atlanta too today. Only worry is that Howard may be back in the lineup. Will take a closer look at Minnesota, but nothing jumped out at me originally with that one.
TB hits lefties decent. Pretty much middle of the pack, but a pretty good SLG. On the road they're better than you'd expect, considering their record. But they just can't win away from home.
Still trying to figure out what, if anything, I'm missing on Detroit. Nobody else on them as of yet, and I saw smartz with a 2* on Cleveland. Even saw talk of the Tribe going in hot, which I just don't understand after the way they were almost swept by KC. Guess we'll see. BOL.
Always appreciate different opinions, whether they agree or disagree. Sometimes even prefer those who disagree if they back it up. So always feel free to let me know your thoughts on games. I like Atlanta too today. Only worry is that Howard may be back in the lineup. Will take a closer look at Minnesota, but nothing jumped out at me originally with that one.
TB hits lefties decent. Pretty much middle of the pack, but a pretty good SLG. On the road they're better than you'd expect, considering their record. But they just can't win away from home.
Still trying to figure out what, if anything, I'm missing on Detroit. Nobody else on them as of yet, and I saw smartz with a 2* on Cleveland. Even saw talk of the Tribe going in hot, which I just don't understand after the way they were almost swept by KC. Guess we'll see. BOL.
