morning all - missed the game last night and was very glad of it after learning the result as I was on the Lakers and would not have enjoyed that 2nd half =) Wow, Boston is a team and LA is not, Boston wants it so much more and that's what it comes down to - i don't think it's over yet because the pressure will increase exponentially if the Lakers can gain any momentum and these Boston players have never been in this situation before, but recovering emotionally from last night will be tough...congrats Celtic backers, you were right, it IS better to take all those points in an even matchup
ready for a little soccer this morning - early leans are to Italy (duh, but can they win by 2 goals? only way to get decent odds) and France on a pk (draw likely IMO) - would love to hear other's thoughts
ready for a little soccer this morning - early leans are to Italy (duh, but can they win by 2 goals? only way to get decent odds) and France on a pk (draw likely IMO) - would love to hear other's thoughts
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: WNBA Basketball
Game: Indiana Fever @ Atlanta Dream - Friday June 13, 2008 4:35 pm
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) TOTAL: Under 146 (100)
Today the Indiana Fever take on the Atlanta Dream. The Atlanta Dream have been playing in almost exclusively Overs so far this year, but I think the Indiana Fever will control the pace of the game tonight. Indiana is giving up just 66 points per game so far. Atlanta gives up 86 per game so far and Indiana averages 70 scored. Indiana may get a few more points than average against this Atlanta team but I don’t think Atlanta getsmore than the 66 points that Indiana averages giving up. I see something like 75-65 getting the game well under the total here.
Sport: WNBA Basketball
Game: Indiana Fever @ Atlanta Dream - Friday June 13, 2008 4:35 pm
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) TOTAL: Under 146 (100)
Today the Indiana Fever take on the Atlanta Dream. The Atlanta Dream have been playing in almost exclusively Overs so far this year, but I think the Indiana Fever will control the pace of the game tonight. Indiana is giving up just 66 points per game so far. Atlanta gives up 86 per game so far and Indiana averages 70 scored. Indiana may get a few more points than average against this Atlanta team but I don’t think Atlanta getsmore than the 66 points that Indiana averages giving up. I see something like 75-65 getting the game well under the total here.
Dave Cokin
(923) KC Royals
(924) ARI D'backs
Take "(923) KC Royals"
Zack Greinke has cooled off significantly of late, with the long ball suddenly a real concern. Greinke allowed just seven HR in his first 11 starts and sported a nifty sub-3.00 ERA. But he's allowed six batters to go deep in just his last two efforts and the ERA has spiked nearly one full run. Greinke also has some pretty ugly numbers in his limited dealings with the Diamondbacks. Nevertheless, I will back the KC righty here. The Royals should be able to mount an attack against Doug Davis, and the D-Backs could be a little spent after a very hard fought series with the Mets. First game back home off the trip can be a tough one, and I see the Royals with a good shot to score the underdog win tonight
(923) KC Royals
(924) ARI D'backs
Take "(923) KC Royals"
Zack Greinke has cooled off significantly of late, with the long ball suddenly a real concern. Greinke allowed just seven HR in his first 11 starts and sported a nifty sub-3.00 ERA. But he's allowed six batters to go deep in just his last two efforts and the ERA has spiked nearly one full run. Greinke also has some pretty ugly numbers in his limited dealings with the Diamondbacks. Nevertheless, I will back the KC righty here. The Royals should be able to mount an attack against Doug Davis, and the D-Backs could be a little spent after a very hard fought series with the Mets. First game back home off the trip can be a tough one, and I see the Royals with a good shot to score the underdog win tonight
Jim Feist
(919) NYY Yankees
(920) HOU Astros
Take "Over"
The NY offense has been playing much better since the return of Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada to the lineup. Houston is an excellent home run and hitter's park. Young Joba Chamberlain takes the hill and the over is 1-0-1 in his two starts. Houston's Shawn Chacon faces his old team and he has below average stuff, with a 9.00 ERA his last three starts. How bad is this guy? The Astros are 7-1 over the total his last 8 starts. Look for a lot of runs in this indoor game, play the Yankees/Astros over the total!
(919) NYY Yankees
(920) HOU Astros
Take "Over"
The NY offense has been playing much better since the return of Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada to the lineup. Houston is an excellent home run and hitter's park. Young Joba Chamberlain takes the hill and the over is 1-0-1 in his two starts. Houston's Shawn Chacon faces his old team and he has below average stuff, with a 9.00 ERA his last three starts. How bad is this guy? The Astros are 7-1 over the total his last 8 starts. Look for a lot of runs in this indoor game, play the Yankees/Astros over the total!
Scott Ferrall
BREWERS -145 over Twins--Milwaukee is 9 games over .500 in Brew Town and they can light up the scoreboard there. Bush scares me, but the Milwaukee bats win this one. The Brewers are playing solid ball right now, especially Ryan Braun.
NEW YORK -140 over Houston--Chamberlain beats Chacon and the Yanks win their second straight. They just beat Oakland in a 3 ame set on the road. Joba rocks the Astros. NY's bats light up in Minute Maid. I'm thinkin TAKE THE OVER 9.5 RUNS. Chacon used to pitch for the Yanks but it won't be fun facing them. NY moves to 2 games over .500 and start the weekend off right.
Arizona -140 over Kansas City--Davis moves to .500 and knocks off Greinke. The Royals blow on the road (13-23) and have dropped 13 of last 15 away from KC. The D'Backs stunned the Mets and took the series at Shea with a 5-4 win Thursday. They are 21-12 in Phoenix.
SF +105 over Oakland--I think Zito can win this one and the Giants haven't been playing bad baseball. The A's just lost 2 of 3 to the Yankees and have to go across the Bay to play at the Giants cove. The A's are 13-14 on the road.
BREWERS -145 over Twins--Milwaukee is 9 games over .500 in Brew Town and they can light up the scoreboard there. Bush scares me, but the Milwaukee bats win this one. The Brewers are playing solid ball right now, especially Ryan Braun.
NEW YORK -140 over Houston--Chamberlain beats Chacon and the Yanks win their second straight. They just beat Oakland in a 3 ame set on the road. Joba rocks the Astros. NY's bats light up in Minute Maid. I'm thinkin TAKE THE OVER 9.5 RUNS. Chacon used to pitch for the Yanks but it won't be fun facing them. NY moves to 2 games over .500 and start the weekend off right.
Arizona -140 over Kansas City--Davis moves to .500 and knocks off Greinke. The Royals blow on the road (13-23) and have dropped 13 of last 15 away from KC. The D'Backs stunned the Mets and took the series at Shea with a 5-4 win Thursday. They are 21-12 in Phoenix.
SF +105 over Oakland--I think Zito can win this one and the Giants haven't been playing bad baseball. The A's just lost 2 of 3 to the Yankees and have to go across the Bay to play at the Giants cove. The A's are 13-14 on the road.
WILD BILL
Friday, June 13
Phillies -110 (1 unit)
Over 9 1/2 Phils-Cards (1 unit)
Padres +120 (1 unit)
Detroit -140 (2 units)
Pirates +110 (2 units)
Under 9 1/2 Pirates-O's (1 unit)
Mets -155 (4 units)
Over 9 1/2 Twins-Brewers (1 unit)
White Sox -145 (3 units)
Under 9 Braves-Angels (1 unit)
Angels -135 (1 unit)
Seattle -145 (1 unit)
Giants +110 (2 units)
Friday, June 13
Phillies -110 (1 unit)
Over 9 1/2 Phils-Cards (1 unit)
Padres +120 (1 unit)
Detroit -140 (2 units)
Pirates +110 (2 units)
Under 9 1/2 Pirates-O's (1 unit)
Mets -155 (4 units)
Over 9 1/2 Twins-Brewers (1 unit)
White Sox -145 (3 units)
Under 9 Braves-Angels (1 unit)
Angels -135 (1 unit)
Seattle -145 (1 unit)
Giants +110 (2 units)
