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CIN vs. MIL
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Play: Milwaukee Brewers -130.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 3* (30 Units)
Writeup:
Good day. We're going to fire one more time at this regular season thing, and if it doesn't work out we'll be pocketing our profits for the MLB regular season and passing until the post season. It's been a rough runaround these last few weeks and we refuse to give any more of our hard earned profits back to the books this time of year. We're coming out firing at the books today with two decent size plays in baseball to jumpstart some big time momentum. Below is a brief overview of our progress through the current season:
Major League Baseball
1* 106-103 +541.20 Units
3* 35-25
5* 6-5
10* GOY 1-0
As we waltz into Monday and start a new week, it's time to start taking advantage of some of these positional teams. Our first release will come from Milwaukee as the Brewers are set to host the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee is coming off a disaster night at home, while the Reds come in stealing one from the Cubs at Great American Ballpark. These two teams couldn't be further away from each other on the spectrum, the Brewers at 82-60 and the Reds at 63-79.
The big right hander, David Bush, will start for Milwaukee Monday night. David comes in 9-10 overall with a WHIP of 1.15 and an ERA right around 4.30. Bush has been rather solid his last few times out. He's 2-1 in his last three appearances and has gone 18 plus innings respectively. Both of these squads are an even 5-5 in their last ten totals, but one is playing for position in the playoffs while the other is playing for pride. The Brewers need this one just a wee bit more than the Reds, and coming off that embarrassing loss, it's a great spot to take advantage of a hungry ballclub.
The Reds will give it to Edinson Volquez to start. Edinson comes in at a very good 16-5 overall in 170 total innings, with a WHIP of 1.32. He is 1-0 in his last three starts with two no decisions, but has gotten pretty roughed up. He has racked up an ERA of 6.39 in those three starts, and a WHIP of 1.47. Whether his confidence is still there is subjective, but you don't want to be "slumping" against a line up like the Brewers. Milwaukee is finally healthy and really has something to prove tonight.and that is that they belong in the 2008 MLB Playoffs.
Believe it or not, a rather reasonable price here on Milwaukee. A small amount of chalk to lay on a vastly better team, and we'll do it. We're going to lay 30 units for a 3* wager on the Brewers as they take care of business at home Monday night.
TRENDS OF THE GAME:
-The Brewers are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass
-The Brewers are 20-8 in their last 28 games overall
Milwaukee 6, Cincinnati 4
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TOR vs. CHW
Sport: Major League Baseball
Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
The Play: Chicago White Sox -125.0
Play Description:
Star Value: 3* (30 Units)
Writeup:
Next, and for our final release, we'll be riding another team in a big time pennant race.this time from the American League. The Chicago White Sox are scheduled to host the visiting Toronto Blue Jays Monday night at 8:10PM EST. The White Sox are coming off a very hard fought battle with western foe Anaheim Angels, but now is the time to capitalize and put some space between themselves and the Twins in the AL Central.
Chicago comes in at 80-61 overall. A lot of bettors might shy away from this one because of Burnett being on the mound for Toronto, but not us. Guillen and staff have elected to start righty Javier Vazquez. Javier is 11-12 overall, and has pitched very, very consistently all season long. He's a hard spot in the White Sox rotation and never an easy guy to hit. His WHIP is solid at 1.30 and his ERA is legit at 4.34 (in over 183 innings).
Toronto gives it to the infamous A.J. Burnett. There is no putting this guy down, he is a very good pitcher. He is also a solid spot in Toronto's rotation, but he is human and he is very hittable, especially to a line up like Chicago's. He's 16-10 overall, with a WHIP of 1.40 and an ERA of about 4.50. A.J. is 0-1 in his last three games giving up over 20 hits in about 21 total innings pitched.
There is a ton of energy flowing through Chicago this time of year. The Cubbies are among the best in baseball, but the White Sox have other things to say about that. Again, the Sox are very affordable Monday night. We'll lay the small juice for a 3* / 30 unit wager to get us all back on track heading into a very near post season.
TREND OF THE GAME:
-The White Sox are 40-14 in their last 54 home games
Chicago 5, Toronto 2
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