He's on fire.
Jack Jones
15* on Pirates/White Sox UNDER 9.5 (-115)
I'll take the under in this match up between two teams that have not hit well this season. The Pirates are scoring 4.4 runs per game on the road this year, but hitting just .233 as a team. Meanwhile, the White Sox come in with just 3.6 runs per game on their home field and a team batting average of just .224. Runs will be few and far between, just like last night's 2-0 White Sox win.
Play the under.
15* on Pirates/White Sox UNDER 9.5 (-115)
I'll take the under in this match up between two teams that have not hit well this season. The Pirates are scoring 4.4 runs per game on the road this year, but hitting just .233 as a team. Meanwhile, the White Sox come in with just 3.6 runs per game on their home field and a team batting average of just .224. Runs will be few and far between, just like last night's 2-0 White Sox win.
Play the under.
Nick "BookieKiller" Parsons | MLB Money Line
free pick978 LOS (-130) vs 977 ANA
Analysis: Member Play: The Dodgers, who wasted a solid outing from Clayton Kershaw,
will now send Randy Wolf (2-1, 2.72) to the mound. The veteran left-hander
is 1-0 with a 1.45 ERA in his last five starts. In his last outing, Wolf gave
up two runs and six hits in a season-high 7 2-3 innings during the Dodgers'
3-2, 11-inning win over the New York Mets on Monday night. Look for the
DODGERS to improve to 18-4 (+12.4 units) when playing in front of the
hometown crowd!
free pick978 LOS (-130) vs 977 ANA
Analysis: Member Play: The Dodgers, who wasted a solid outing from Clayton Kershaw,
will now send Randy Wolf (2-1, 2.72) to the mound. The veteran left-hander
is 1-0 with a 1.45 ERA in his last five starts. In his last outing, Wolf gave
up two runs and six hits in a season-high 7 2-3 innings during the Dodgers'
3-2, 11-inning win over the New York Mets on Monday night. Look for the
DODGERS to improve to 18-4 (+12.4 units) when playing in front of the
hometown crowd!
Tom Freese
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics
Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona starter Dan Haren has a better than 6-1 strikeout to walk ratio in his last 3 starts. The Diamondbacks are 11-5 in the last 16 starts made by Haren if he is off a quality start in his last outing. The D'Backs are 5-1 their last 6 road games. Oakland is 11-27 their last 38 games after allowing two or less runs in their last game and they are 3-8 their last 11 Interleague games as underdogs. The A's are 6-22 vs. a pitcher with a WHIP of less than 1.15 and they are 0-5 at home vs. the Diamondbacks. PLAY ON ARIZONA w/Haren
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics
Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona starter Dan Haren has a better than 6-1 strikeout to walk ratio in his last 3 starts. The Diamondbacks are 11-5 in the last 16 starts made by Haren if he is off a quality start in his last outing. The D'Backs are 5-1 their last 6 road games. Oakland is 11-27 their last 38 games after allowing two or less runs in their last game and they are 3-8 their last 11 Interleague games as underdogs. The A's are 6-22 vs. a pitcher with a WHIP of less than 1.15 and they are 0-5 at home vs. the Diamondbacks. PLAY ON ARIZONA w/Haren
Scott Rickenbach
Toronto Blue Jays at Atlanta Braves
Prediction: Under
Yesterday's 1-0 final was a sign of things to come here. The Braves Lowe has the stuff to be tough on a righty-dominated lineup and that's exactly what the Blue Jays possess. As for Toronto's Janssen, he's got great stuff and has been anxiously awaiting this opportunity. Atlanta has enjoyed some offensive explosions of late but they've truly been "all or nothing" in terms of run production. They've been held to 1 run or 0 runs in four of their last six games! As for the Blue Jays, they've averaged just 1.6 runs per game in their last five games. Yes, another "yawner" (unless you enjoy pitching) is likely to be on tap tonight. Consider a small play on UNDER the total in Atlanta on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays at Atlanta Braves
Prediction: Under
Yesterday's 1-0 final was a sign of things to come here. The Braves Lowe has the stuff to be tough on a righty-dominated lineup and that's exactly what the Blue Jays possess. As for Toronto's Janssen, he's got great stuff and has been anxiously awaiting this opportunity. Atlanta has enjoyed some offensive explosions of late but they've truly been "all or nothing" in terms of run production. They've been held to 1 run or 0 runs in four of their last six games! As for the Blue Jays, they've averaged just 1.6 runs per game in their last five games. Yes, another "yawner" (unless you enjoy pitching) is likely to be on tap tonight. Consider a small play on UNDER the total in Atlanta on Saturday
ALEX SMART
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Oakland Athletics
PICK: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona DBacks starting pitcher Dan Haren (3-4, 2.09 ERA) went 43-34 with a 3.64 ERA in 102 starts with Oakland from 2005-07 and will be very prepared for a top notch performance in his return to his old diggs, against his former team that he has had success in the past in his only start against them, garnering a stingy 1.29 ERA, while allowing four hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings in a 11-1 victory. In Harens last official start, on May 12, he allowed just three runs on six hits while striking out five , allowing no walks in seven innings against the Reds for his eighth straight quality start this season.This season, Haren owns the fifth-best ERA in baseball and leads Arizona with 56 strikeouts.
Meanwhile, his right handed pitching opponent, Edgar Gonzalez, is coming up from the minors after pitching at Triple-A Sacramento. The native of Monterrey, Mexico was average at best in his minor league outings, postings a 3-2 with a 5.22 ERA in seven starts at Sacramento. Gonzalez started last season in Arizona's starting rotation but was bumoed to the bullpen after six starts recording a 1-3 record along with a 6.00 ERA in 17 games.He has proven himself a sub par pitcher as is evident by a 14-21 mark with a 5.97 ERA in 80 Major League games, including 35 starts. With the pitching matchup very much favoring the DBacks in what many believe to be a pitchers park the DBacks are the right side in this spot on the moneyline. Final notes & Key Trends: The A's are 12-30 against a starting pitcher that averages 5 or more strikes per start dating back to last season. Diamondbacks are 11-4 in their last 15 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Athletics are 6-22 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter . Diamondbacks are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland. Road team is 8-0 in umpire Gale Scotts last 8 interleague games behind home plate. ........Play on the Arizona DBacks ( 0.5% of bankroll)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Oakland Athletics
PICK: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona DBacks starting pitcher Dan Haren (3-4, 2.09 ERA) went 43-34 with a 3.64 ERA in 102 starts with Oakland from 2005-07 and will be very prepared for a top notch performance in his return to his old diggs, against his former team that he has had success in the past in his only start against them, garnering a stingy 1.29 ERA, while allowing four hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings in a 11-1 victory. In Harens last official start, on May 12, he allowed just three runs on six hits while striking out five , allowing no walks in seven innings against the Reds for his eighth straight quality start this season.This season, Haren owns the fifth-best ERA in baseball and leads Arizona with 56 strikeouts.
Meanwhile, his right handed pitching opponent, Edgar Gonzalez, is coming up from the minors after pitching at Triple-A Sacramento. The native of Monterrey, Mexico was average at best in his minor league outings, postings a 3-2 with a 5.22 ERA in seven starts at Sacramento. Gonzalez started last season in Arizona's starting rotation but was bumoed to the bullpen after six starts recording a 1-3 record along with a 6.00 ERA in 17 games.He has proven himself a sub par pitcher as is evident by a 14-21 mark with a 5.97 ERA in 80 Major League games, including 35 starts. With the pitching matchup very much favoring the DBacks in what many believe to be a pitchers park the DBacks are the right side in this spot on the moneyline. Final notes & Key Trends: The A's are 12-30 against a starting pitcher that averages 5 or more strikes per start dating back to last season. Diamondbacks are 11-4 in their last 15 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Athletics are 6-22 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter . Diamondbacks are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland. Road team is 8-0 in umpire Gale Scotts last 8 interleague games behind home plate. ........Play on the Arizona DBacks ( 0.5% of bankroll)
BEN BURNS
Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees
PICK: Under 11.5
The majority of the betting public is backing the 'over' in this afternoon's Phillies/Yankees clash. In my opinion, this has created some reasonably solid line value with the 'under.'
Yesterday's game snuck below the total with a score of 7-3. The perception is that these teams couldn't possibly be "held down" twice in a row, not in new hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. A look at the Yankees' recent games would suggest otherwise. Looking at New York's last 12 games and we find that 10 of them finished with 11 runs or less, nine of them finishing with 10 or less. As for the Phillies, they've now seen three of their last four fall below the total.
Happ goes for the champs and he's had some success out of the bullpen, recording a stellar 2.49 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. Note that Happ did make several (five) starts for the Phillies last summer. He allowed two earned runs or less in each of the last four of them and all four of those games stayed below the total. All five of his starts finished with 11 runs or fewer.
Pettitte goes for New York and he's still more than capable. He wasn't all that sharp last time out but still only allowed four runs through six complete innings. He was much better in his most recent road start, allowing just two runs (one earned) and five hits through six complete innings at Toronto.
While he hasn't seen them for a few years, Pettitte has been dominant the last few times that he faced the Phillies. Looking at his last three starts against Philadelphia and we find that the Yankees' southpaw has allowed just two earned runs in 19 innings. All three games finished with eight runs or less with the 'under' going 2-0-1. Note that Rollins, Ibanez, Utley and Howard are hitting a combined .233 (10 for 43) with just one home run and nine strikeouts against Pettitte. Consider going 'under' the high total.
Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees
PICK: Under 11.5
The majority of the betting public is backing the 'over' in this afternoon's Phillies/Yankees clash. In my opinion, this has created some reasonably solid line value with the 'under.'
Yesterday's game snuck below the total with a score of 7-3. The perception is that these teams couldn't possibly be "held down" twice in a row, not in new hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. A look at the Yankees' recent games would suggest otherwise. Looking at New York's last 12 games and we find that 10 of them finished with 11 runs or less, nine of them finishing with 10 or less. As for the Phillies, they've now seen three of their last four fall below the total.
Happ goes for the champs and he's had some success out of the bullpen, recording a stellar 2.49 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. Note that Happ did make several (five) starts for the Phillies last summer. He allowed two earned runs or less in each of the last four of them and all four of those games stayed below the total. All five of his starts finished with 11 runs or fewer.
Pettitte goes for New York and he's still more than capable. He wasn't all that sharp last time out but still only allowed four runs through six complete innings. He was much better in his most recent road start, allowing just two runs (one earned) and five hits through six complete innings at Toronto.
While he hasn't seen them for a few years, Pettitte has been dominant the last few times that he faced the Phillies. Looking at his last three starts against Philadelphia and we find that the Yankees' southpaw has allowed just two earned runs in 19 innings. All three games finished with eight runs or less with the 'under' going 2-0-1. Note that Rollins, Ibanez, Utley and Howard are hitting a combined .233 (10 for 43) with just one home run and nine strikeouts against Pettitte. Consider going 'under' the high total.
Dwayne Bryant
Toronto at Atlanta
The Jays cost us 2 units (actually 3.3 units with juice) last night when they couldn't score a single run. This play isn't about me wanting payback, but it is about how the Jays are struggling. The Jays are batting .245 during their 4-game slide, including .133 (4 for 30) with runners in scoring position. Derek Lowe (5-2, 3.58) looks to rebound from his first loss in nearly a month for the Braves. Despite another strong performance, Lowe was unable to win his fifth straight start Monday against Colorado as he allowed two runs and three hits over eight innings in a 5-1 loss. The veteran right-hander pitched at least seven innings and allowed three runs or fewer for the fourth time in his past five starts. Lowe is 1-1 with a 2.49 ERA in his past three outings against Toronto, so I expect him to get back into the win column tonight against a struggling Jays lineup. Take Atlanta and Lowe over Toronto and Janssen for a half-unit.
Toronto at Atlanta
The Jays cost us 2 units (actually 3.3 units with juice) last night when they couldn't score a single run. This play isn't about me wanting payback, but it is about how the Jays are struggling. The Jays are batting .245 during their 4-game slide, including .133 (4 for 30) with runners in scoring position. Derek Lowe (5-2, 3.58) looks to rebound from his first loss in nearly a month for the Braves. Despite another strong performance, Lowe was unable to win his fifth straight start Monday against Colorado as he allowed two runs and three hits over eight innings in a 5-1 loss. The veteran right-hander pitched at least seven innings and allowed three runs or fewer for the fourth time in his past five starts. Lowe is 1-1 with a 2.49 ERA in his past three outings against Toronto, so I expect him to get back into the win column tonight against a struggling Jays lineup. Take Atlanta and Lowe over Toronto and Janssen for a half-unit.
