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Friday, April 18, 2014
Braves-Mets Over 7
It's not too much to ask either of these teams to produce at least three runs, which would ensure at least a push with an over/under of 7.
Braves starter Aaron Harang is well past his prime. The Braves are the sixth team Harang has been with since 2010 after he was with the Reds for eight seasons.
Mets starter Jonathon Niese is a No. 3-to-No. 4 type starter. Decent but hardly dominating. Niese had a 6.91 ERA in three starts versus Atlanta last season. Jason Heyward and Justin Upton are a combined 17-for-39 (.435) against Niese and Freddie Freeman is batting a career .333 against Niese.
Both teams have bullpen issues. Craig Kimbrel hasn't been 100 percent with a shoulder injury and Jose Valverde is on the verge of losing his closer role with the Mets after two straight terrible outings.
The Mets' outfield gets a boost with the return of Chris Young. The weather forecast is for temperatures in the 40s with just a slight wind blowing out.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Braves-Mets Over 7
It's not too much to ask either of these teams to produce at least three runs, which would ensure at least a push with an over/under of 7.
Braves starter Aaron Harang is well past his prime. The Braves are the sixth team Harang has been with since 2010 after he was with the Reds for eight seasons.
Mets starter Jonathon Niese is a No. 3-to-No. 4 type starter. Decent but hardly dominating. Niese had a 6.91 ERA in three starts versus Atlanta last season. Jason Heyward and Justin Upton are a combined 17-for-39 (.435) against Niese and Freddie Freeman is batting a career .333 against Niese.
Both teams have bullpen issues. Craig Kimbrel hasn't been 100 percent with a shoulder injury and Jose Valverde is on the verge of losing his closer role with the Mets after two straight terrible outings.
The Mets' outfield gets a boost with the return of Chris Young. The weather forecast is for temperatures in the 40s with just a slight wind blowing out.
Cleveland Insider
MLB
5* Atlanta Braves -110 over the NY Mets
5* Texas Rangers -160 over the Chicago White Sox
5* Detroit Tigers -112 over the LA Angels
5* Pittsburgh Pirates -118 over the Milwaukee Brewers
5* Colorado Rockies -144 over the Philadelphia Phillies
5* Miami Marlins -120 over the Seattle Mariners
5* Washington Nationals -107 over the Saint Louis Cardinals
NHL
5* Boston Bruins -220 over the Detroit Red Wings
5* Anaheim Ducks -175 over the Dallas Stars
MLB
5* Atlanta Braves -110 over the NY Mets
5* Texas Rangers -160 over the Chicago White Sox
5* Detroit Tigers -112 over the LA Angels
5* Pittsburgh Pirates -118 over the Milwaukee Brewers
5* Colorado Rockies -144 over the Philadelphia Phillies
5* Miami Marlins -120 over the Seattle Mariners
5* Washington Nationals -107 over the Saint Louis Cardinals
NHL
5* Boston Bruins -220 over the Detroit Red Wings
5* Anaheim Ducks -175 over the Dallas Stars
River City Sharps
While Justin Masterson may have a good year for the Indians this season, he has struggled a bit early with no decisions yet and a 5.87 ERA. The right-hander has given up 12 runs (10 earned) and 14 hits, walking 8 over 15 1/3 innings in his last two outings. On Saturday, he was charged with six runs, seven hits and five walks in 4 2/3 innings of a 12-6 win at Chicago. He'll be opposed by Toronto's Drew Hutchison, who has been pretty solid for the Jays on the road this early season. Even with that match up, this total is too low and we'll gladly jump on the OVER at this price. The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - TOR/CLEV OVER 7.5 (-110)
While Justin Masterson may have a good year for the Indians this season, he has struggled a bit early with no decisions yet and a 5.87 ERA. The right-hander has given up 12 runs (10 earned) and 14 hits, walking 8 over 15 1/3 innings in his last two outings. On Saturday, he was charged with six runs, seven hits and five walks in 4 2/3 innings of a 12-6 win at Chicago. He'll be opposed by Toronto's Drew Hutchison, who has been pretty solid for the Jays on the road this early season. Even with that match up, this total is too low and we'll gladly jump on the OVER at this price. The Sharps say...
3 UNITS - TOR/CLEV OVER 7.5 (-110)
SPORTS INSURANCE ADJUSTERS: 145-89-9 YTDBonus Play: Colorado -145 vs Phillies
Friday 4/18 Service Plays
Just the day we were looking for!!! A 3-0 sweep which now gets us over $15,000 YTD!!! This has been an incredible run and we are excited that baseball has just started!! We have 4 strong MLB plays once again today!! We are now 16-5 on our last 21 MLB plays!!!
MLB
Cleveland -150
Detroit/Angels OVER 7.5
Atlanta RL -1.5 +155
LA Dodgers RL -1.5 +115
Friday 4/18 Service Plays
Just the day we were looking for!!! A 3-0 sweep which now gets us over $15,000 YTD!!! This has been an incredible run and we are excited that baseball has just started!! We have 4 strong MLB plays once again today!! We are now 16-5 on our last 21 MLB plays!!!
MLB
Cleveland -150
Detroit/Angels OVER 7.5
Atlanta RL -1.5 +155
LA Dodgers RL -1.5 +115
Joe Gavazzi - 3% Yankees
NY Yankees (Kuroda) at Tampa Bay Rays (-110) (Bedard) 7:10 ET 3* NYY (EVEN) We will follow team momentum in a pitching mismatch. The Yankees enter on a 5 game win streak, moving to 10-6 for the season. The Rays have lost 4 straight and have scored only 16 runs in going 3-7 in their last 10. If the bats don't produce, as was the case in last night's 10-2 loss to NYY, it is doubtful that TBay staff can plug the dyke. Three starting pitchers from the TBay rotation are now injured. Ergo, the recall of retread Bedard from AAA for this start! This journeyman has pitched for 5 different teams in the last 4 years. In his previous 2 seasons with Houston and Pittsburgh, Bedard worked 273 2/3 IP in 50 starts, rarely making it out of the 5th inning. In those 2 years, he has a 1.48 WHIP and 4.80 ERA. Expect little! Kuroda has been solid this season, working 18 2/3 IP with a 14/4 KBB. The only thing reducing this rating is a poor history vs. the Rays, in which he has a 7.36 ERA in 5 starts.
NY Yankees (Kuroda) at Tampa Bay Rays (-110) (Bedard) 7:10 ET 3* NYY (EVEN) We will follow team momentum in a pitching mismatch. The Yankees enter on a 5 game win streak, moving to 10-6 for the season. The Rays have lost 4 straight and have scored only 16 runs in going 3-7 in their last 10. If the bats don't produce, as was the case in last night's 10-2 loss to NYY, it is doubtful that TBay staff can plug the dyke. Three starting pitchers from the TBay rotation are now injured. Ergo, the recall of retread Bedard from AAA for this start! This journeyman has pitched for 5 different teams in the last 4 years. In his previous 2 seasons with Houston and Pittsburgh, Bedard worked 273 2/3 IP in 50 starts, rarely making it out of the 5th inning. In those 2 years, he has a 1.48 WHIP and 4.80 ERA. Expect little! Kuroda has been solid this season, working 18 2/3 IP with a 14/4 KBB. The only thing reducing this rating is a poor history vs. the Rays, in which he has a 7.36 ERA in 5 starts.
Scotty Shiller
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[FONT=comic sans ms, sans-serif]Friday, April 18th, 2014[/FONT]
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[FONT=comic sans ms, sans-serif]MLB Regular Season ( 36-25-1 this year)[/FONT]
Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers ( 7:05 PM Eastern )
Play - Angels ML (+104)
Rating - (2*)
New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays ( 7:10 PM Eastern )
Play - Rays ML (-107)
Rating - (2*)
Chicago White Sox @ Texas Rangers ( 8:05 PM Eastern )
Play - Rangers ML (-157)
Rating - (7*)
[FONT=comic sans ms, sans-serif]NHL[/FONT]
Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins ( 7:35 PM Eastern )
Play - Bruins/Red Wings under 5 (-110)
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[FONT=comic sans ms, sans-serif]MLB Regular Season ( 36-25-1 this year)[/FONT]
Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers ( 7:05 PM Eastern )
Play - Angels ML (+104)
Rating - (2*)
New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays ( 7:10 PM Eastern )
Play - Rays ML (-107)
Rating - (2*)
Chicago White Sox @ Texas Rangers ( 8:05 PM Eastern )
Play - Rangers ML (-157)
Rating - (7*)
[FONT=comic sans ms, sans-serif]NHL[/FONT]
Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins ( 7:35 PM Eastern )
Play - Bruins/Red Wings under 5 (-110)
Rating - (2*)
