4 Unit Play. Take Under 9 between the Arizona Diamondbacks @ LA Dodgers (Tuesday @ 10:10). With nearly 80% riding the Dodgers, this game quickly stood out. For starters, Padilla is a decent pitcher who will be more effective in the national league. Tack that on with the fact he is still new to the Dodgers club, he will look to impress his new teammates once again. Plus, this is Padilla's first home start for the Dodgers. In short, I expect a good performance from him today. But, that does not mean Petit will not also have a strong performance. Once again, with this play being such a huge public play, the public indeed has a great shot of being buried here. Petit worked on his mechanics of late and has given up 1 run in 12 innings. The reason why he re-worked some of his mechanics was from his previous start to the Dodgers where he was telegraphing his pitches a bit and was rocked for seven runs in four innings. I expect him to have a much better effort today against the Dodgers given the changes he has made. The Under is 6-1 in Petit's last seven starts as an underdog by this margin and the Under is 8-2-1 for the Dodgers when the total is set at this range.
Good luck,
IC
Good luck,
IC
Tony Salinas Baseball
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
26*
Ny Yankees {A.Burnett} (-185) over Orioles {D.Hernandez}
7:05 PM -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Clear. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
24*
Mariners {D.Fister} (-135) over La Angels {E.Santana}
10:10 PM -- SAFECO Field
Clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
25*
Padres {C.Richard} (-135) over Nationals {J.Martin}
10:05 PM -- Petco Park
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75
*Mariners are not -135
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
26*
Ny Yankees {A.Burnett} (-185) over Orioles {D.Hernandez}
7:05 PM -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Clear. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
24*
Mariners {D.Fister} (-135) over La Angels {E.Santana}
10:10 PM -- SAFECO Field
Clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
25*
Padres {C.Richard} (-135) over Nationals {J.Martin}
10:05 PM -- Petco Park
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75
*Mariners are not -135
Dave Malinsky
Top of the Ticket - Side
8:10:00 PM MINNESOTA TWINS (Manship)+135 over Chicago White Sox (Danks)
4* #980 MINNESOTA over CHICAGO WHITE SOX
The floundering White Sox are 2-15 in their last 17 games at the Metrodome, a disaster of a ballpark for a team that brings limited speed and awful defense to the table (only the Nationals have allowed more runs directly off of errors). And in going 1-7 on their current road trip six of their losses have come by multiple runs. So where does this price come from? Starting pitching, just about every penny of it. And in this case the oddsmakers even got the value of the starters in the equation wrong. Does John Danks merit this range? Absolutely not. The Twins actually enjoy seeing his stuff, starting with Michael Cuddyer (11-24, with three doubles and two home runs), and continuing through Justin Morneau (8-24, with two doubles and three home runs), Brendan Harris (8-21 with a pair of homers), Jason Kubel (6-16, with two doubles and a home run) and Joe Mauer (9-24). That is part of why Danks sports a career 5.33 ERA from this mound, and note that does not include four unearned runs in 28.2 innings. With this defense behind him, unearned runs can be a major factor again. Meanwhile Jeff Manship earns little respect for Minnesota in his first Major League start, but that is great for us from a price standpoint. Manship does not have to be asked for all that much here, just make a couple of passes through a lineup that looks a whole lot different without Jim Thome out there, especially with key right-handers Jermaine Dye (17-98 over the last 26 games, with only three of the hits going for extra bases), and Alex Rios (10-56 in a White Sox uniform, with 16 strikeouts and three rbi’s) producing very little these days. Manship then turns it over to a red-hot bullpen that has set-up men Jose Mijares (2.10 with 20 holds) and Matt Guerrier (2.29 with 26 holds) in good stead on our fatigue charts, and while Joe Nathan has worked back-to-back games, he only needed 11 pitches last night to lock up his 35th save, and should be fine here.
Top of the Ticket - Side
8:10:00 PM MINNESOTA TWINS (Manship)+135 over Chicago White Sox (Danks)
4* #980 MINNESOTA over CHICAGO WHITE SOX
The floundering White Sox are 2-15 in their last 17 games at the Metrodome, a disaster of a ballpark for a team that brings limited speed and awful defense to the table (only the Nationals have allowed more runs directly off of errors). And in going 1-7 on their current road trip six of their losses have come by multiple runs. So where does this price come from? Starting pitching, just about every penny of it. And in this case the oddsmakers even got the value of the starters in the equation wrong. Does John Danks merit this range? Absolutely not. The Twins actually enjoy seeing his stuff, starting with Michael Cuddyer (11-24, with three doubles and two home runs), and continuing through Justin Morneau (8-24, with two doubles and three home runs), Brendan Harris (8-21 with a pair of homers), Jason Kubel (6-16, with two doubles and a home run) and Joe Mauer (9-24). That is part of why Danks sports a career 5.33 ERA from this mound, and note that does not include four unearned runs in 28.2 innings. With this defense behind him, unearned runs can be a major factor again. Meanwhile Jeff Manship earns little respect for Minnesota in his first Major League start, but that is great for us from a price standpoint. Manship does not have to be asked for all that much here, just make a couple of passes through a lineup that looks a whole lot different without Jim Thome out there, especially with key right-handers Jermaine Dye (17-98 over the last 26 games, with only three of the hits going for extra bases), and Alex Rios (10-56 in a White Sox uniform, with 16 strikeouts and three rbi’s) producing very little these days. Manship then turns it over to a red-hot bullpen that has set-up men Jose Mijares (2.10 with 20 holds) and Matt Guerrier (2.29 with 26 holds) in good stead on our fatigue charts, and while Joe Nathan has worked back-to-back games, he only needed 11 pitches last night to lock up his 35th save, and should be fine here.
Unlocked Sports
L.A. Angels vs Seattle Mariners
Pick: L.A. -1.5
After enduring a difficult 2-6 run, the Angels appear to be back on track winning 3 of their last 4 contests. They are definitely worth taking a shot at the runline since they have converted on the runline in their last 8 wins as a favorite. The Angels are 38-14 in their last 52 contests as a road favorite of -110 to -150 and 7-1 in Santana's last 8 road contests versus a team with a winning record. The Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 home contests versus a team with a winning road record.
Lay 3 units on the Halos runline.
L.A. Angels vs Seattle Mariners
Pick: L.A. -1.5
After enduring a difficult 2-6 run, the Angels appear to be back on track winning 3 of their last 4 contests. They are definitely worth taking a shot at the runline since they have converted on the runline in their last 8 wins as a favorite. The Angels are 38-14 in their last 52 contests as a road favorite of -110 to -150 and 7-1 in Santana's last 8 road contests versus a team with a winning record. The Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 home contests versus a team with a winning road record.
Lay 3 units on the Halos runline.
Scott Rickenbach
**EARLY** ROUT *50-25 RUN* from SCOTT RICKENBACH!!
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB Regular Play 6* OVER the total in Texas vs Toronto @ 5:05 PM ET – Game 1 of Double Header – action vs action
You’ll notice that, unlike when we normally list starting pitchers with our games, for this play today we have simply listed action for the pitchers. That’s because sometimes, in the case of a double header, the managers will end up making a decision to switch up the pitchers a few hours before game time. They will flip flop a guy that was slated to start the earlier game with the guy that was originally going to start the late game. In this case, we want action on this game no matter who pitches in this game. That’s because of a couple factors. First off, the batters come into this game with plenty of confidence as last night’s 18-10 final was a massive slugfest where both teams got involved. Secondly, the big scoring last night put some major wounds on each bullpen that their still licking today. Here in the first game of this double header, the managers will be inclined to stick with a starting pitcher or a middle reliever longer than they should (even if they’re struggling) because, after last night’s slugfest, and with a game on tap tonight, the managers are looking to preserve some bullpen. That leaves game one of this double header open to some big innings with crooked numbers being put on the scoreboard!
We like this over even if the pitching match-up gets switched up because the scheduled night starters are Brian Tallet for the Jays and Brandon McCarthy for the Rangers. Note that Tallet has struggled and has been used out of the bullpen as a result and McCarthy will be making his first appearance in the majors since landing on the DL earlier this season with a shoulder injury. As for the scheduled starters for the day game today, we love the fact that Dustin Nippert is caught looking over his shoulder today. He knows that McCarthy could end up taking his spot in the rotation. That said, don’t be surprised if his struggles with control continue. Mentally, Nippert is simply not in good shape right now and he’s receiving added pressure knowing that his days in the rotation could be over. Nippert has given up 14 runs (13 earned) on 23 hits and 14 walks in his last 20.2 innings of work. As for the Blue Jays, they are scheduled to start Marc Rzepczynski in the opener of this double header. In his most recent road start he did hold the Rays to one earned run in six innings but he walked three while striking out just one. In his three prior road starts, note that Rzepczynski allowed 10 earned runs on 17 hits and 6 walks in just 14.2 innings of work. We look for his road struggles to resume as he faces a Rangers offense whose .491 slugging percentage at home is ranked 3rd best in the majors, right behind the Yankees at new Yankee Stadium and the Red Sox at Fenway Park. That’s certainly good company to keep…and this one turns into another slugfest! Play OVER the total in Texas in Game 1 of the double header Tuesday as a 6* Regular Play.
*7 ET* OVER EASY *50-25 RUN* from SCOTT RICKENBACH!
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB Regular Play 6* OVER the total in Tampa Bay vs Boston @ 7:08 PM ET – Sonnanstine vs Lester
How confident are the Rays in Andy Sonnanstine? The statement has already been made that, no matter what he does in this start, they are certainly not yet committing to him for more than one start. Sonnanstine has been called up from the minors to make this start only because of the trade of Scott Kazmir to the Angels. Sonnanstine has a 5.08 ERA in his career against Boston. Even though he held the Red Sox to two earned runs in 5.2 innings in his only start against them this season, note that Boston had eight hits and four walks so they averaged more than two base runners per inning. We don’t expect them to waste the opportunities like they did in that first shot against Sonnanstine much earlier this season!
The Red Sox come into this series riding a wave of confidence after wrapping up August on a 10-3 run. Boston averaged 7.3 runs per game in those 13 games! As for the Rays, they exploded for 11 runs at the plate at Detroit yesterday. Prior to that, Tampa Bay’s sticks had been a little quiet but note that the Rays were on the road. They tend to be much more potent offensively at home compared to away from Tropicana Field. Note that the Rays are hitting .275 at home this season. That’s good enough to rank 7th out of all 30 MLB teams and the Rays should “tee off” against Jon Lester of the Red Sox tonight. Lester did have an excellent start at Tampa Bay the last time he faced the Rays but a repeat should not be expected here.
Lester got hammered the other two times he saw the Rays this season, both times in Boston, and note that Lester has not pitched well in domes in his career. Outdoors, Lester is 34-12 with a 3.58 ERA but indoors he is 3-3 with a 5.01 ERA. He has a tendency to give up a lot of big hits indoors and gets victimized by the big inning. Lester will face a confident Rays lineup after the 11-run outburst they delivered yesterday and, with Sonnanstine also likely to struggle here, this one quickly opens up into a hitters’ affair. Even though both bullpens have been solid overall on the season, we’ve seen a few slip-ups by the Red Sox in recent weeks, and the Rays pen struggled in each of their last two games in Detroit. The key here though is the starting pitchers and two confident lineups. That leads to fireworks early in this one. Play OVER the total in Tampa Bay as a 6* Regular Play.
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**EARLY** ROUT *50-25 RUN* from SCOTT RICKENBACH!!
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB Regular Play 6* OVER the total in Texas vs Toronto @ 5:05 PM ET – Game 1 of Double Header – action vs action
You’ll notice that, unlike when we normally list starting pitchers with our games, for this play today we have simply listed action for the pitchers. That’s because sometimes, in the case of a double header, the managers will end up making a decision to switch up the pitchers a few hours before game time. They will flip flop a guy that was slated to start the earlier game with the guy that was originally going to start the late game. In this case, we want action on this game no matter who pitches in this game. That’s because of a couple factors. First off, the batters come into this game with plenty of confidence as last night’s 18-10 final was a massive slugfest where both teams got involved. Secondly, the big scoring last night put some major wounds on each bullpen that their still licking today. Here in the first game of this double header, the managers will be inclined to stick with a starting pitcher or a middle reliever longer than they should (even if they’re struggling) because, after last night’s slugfest, and with a game on tap tonight, the managers are looking to preserve some bullpen. That leaves game one of this double header open to some big innings with crooked numbers being put on the scoreboard!
We like this over even if the pitching match-up gets switched up because the scheduled night starters are Brian Tallet for the Jays and Brandon McCarthy for the Rangers. Note that Tallet has struggled and has been used out of the bullpen as a result and McCarthy will be making his first appearance in the majors since landing on the DL earlier this season with a shoulder injury. As for the scheduled starters for the day game today, we love the fact that Dustin Nippert is caught looking over his shoulder today. He knows that McCarthy could end up taking his spot in the rotation. That said, don’t be surprised if his struggles with control continue. Mentally, Nippert is simply not in good shape right now and he’s receiving added pressure knowing that his days in the rotation could be over. Nippert has given up 14 runs (13 earned) on 23 hits and 14 walks in his last 20.2 innings of work. As for the Blue Jays, they are scheduled to start Marc Rzepczynski in the opener of this double header. In his most recent road start he did hold the Rays to one earned run in six innings but he walked three while striking out just one. In his three prior road starts, note that Rzepczynski allowed 10 earned runs on 17 hits and 6 walks in just 14.2 innings of work. We look for his road struggles to resume as he faces a Rangers offense whose .491 slugging percentage at home is ranked 3rd best in the majors, right behind the Yankees at new Yankee Stadium and the Red Sox at Fenway Park. That’s certainly good company to keep…and this one turns into another slugfest! Play OVER the total in Texas in Game 1 of the double header Tuesday as a 6* Regular Play.
*7 ET* OVER EASY *50-25 RUN* from SCOTT RICKENBACH!
Scott Rickenbach’s MLB Regular Play 6* OVER the total in Tampa Bay vs Boston @ 7:08 PM ET – Sonnanstine vs Lester
How confident are the Rays in Andy Sonnanstine? The statement has already been made that, no matter what he does in this start, they are certainly not yet committing to him for more than one start. Sonnanstine has been called up from the minors to make this start only because of the trade of Scott Kazmir to the Angels. Sonnanstine has a 5.08 ERA in his career against Boston. Even though he held the Red Sox to two earned runs in 5.2 innings in his only start against them this season, note that Boston had eight hits and four walks so they averaged more than two base runners per inning. We don’t expect them to waste the opportunities like they did in that first shot against Sonnanstine much earlier this season!
The Red Sox come into this series riding a wave of confidence after wrapping up August on a 10-3 run. Boston averaged 7.3 runs per game in those 13 games! As for the Rays, they exploded for 11 runs at the plate at Detroit yesterday. Prior to that, Tampa Bay’s sticks had been a little quiet but note that the Rays were on the road. They tend to be much more potent offensively at home compared to away from Tropicana Field. Note that the Rays are hitting .275 at home this season. That’s good enough to rank 7th out of all 30 MLB teams and the Rays should “tee off” against Jon Lester of the Red Sox tonight. Lester did have an excellent start at Tampa Bay the last time he faced the Rays but a repeat should not be expected here.
Lester got hammered the other two times he saw the Rays this season, both times in Boston, and note that Lester has not pitched well in domes in his career. Outdoors, Lester is 34-12 with a 3.58 ERA but indoors he is 3-3 with a 5.01 ERA. He has a tendency to give up a lot of big hits indoors and gets victimized by the big inning. Lester will face a confident Rays lineup after the 11-run outburst they delivered yesterday and, with Sonnanstine also likely to struggle here, this one quickly opens up into a hitters’ affair. Even though both bullpens have been solid overall on the season, we’ve seen a few slip-ups by the Red Sox in recent weeks, and the Rays pen struggled in each of their last two games in Detroit. The key here though is the starting pitchers and two confident lineups. That leads to fireworks early in this one. Play OVER the total in Tampa Bay as a 6* Regular Play.
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Randall the Handle
FLORIDA +1.01 over Atlanta
The Marlins and Braves virtually have the same record and they’re in a big battle for the wildcard. In other words, this is a big series with the Marlins being at home and facing a guy that hasn’t thrown a major-league pitch in 13 months. That’s a long time and after Tommy John surgery, Tim Hudson will very likely be on a strict pitch count and it’s also likely that he won’t be even close to sharp. It’s not like he hasn’t pitched in 13 months and is making his return in April or May. He’s making his return six months into the season and that means he’s even further behind then it appears. Hudson is a huge risk in this situation. Anibal Sanchez is inconsistent and risky too but what we all know is that he can throw a gem at any time, as he has throughout his injury-plagued career. He can be brilliant one day and brutally awful the very next. He faced these same Braves just two starts back and went six full against them and surrendered just two hits and one earned run. The next start he was hammered by the Mets. So, with Hudson going for the Braves and with 13 months between starts, I’ll take my chances on the Fish because there’s some value playing them as a pooch in their own barn under these circumstances. Play: Florida +1.01 (Risking 2 units).
SEATTLE +1.19 over L.A. Angels (1st 5 innings)
Doug Fister has made just four starts on the year but watching this guy pitch you would never know that he’s so green. This guy is good, he’s poised and he throws strikes. In those four starts the league is hitting just .214 off him and that includes a solid outing against the Yanks and a one-hit gem against the South Side. In addition, the Angels have never seen him and that is an edge to the pitcher. Fister pitches like a seasoned-vet and I’ve personally watched all of his starts and he’s impressive. Earvin Santana seems to be getting sharper after a rough start but the jury is still out on him. His last three starts were against the Jay’s, A’s and O’s and that trio just might have the worst combined record in the majors since June. Prior to that Santana was hit very hard in four previous starts against the Twins twice, the White Sox and the Royals, going a combined 21.2 frames and allowing 20 runs. The Angels pen is strong and they know how to manufacture late runs if they’re down a run or two and it’s for that reason that this wager is in the first five frames. Play: Seattle +1.19 in the first five innings (Risking 2 units).
FLORIDA +1.01 over Atlanta
The Marlins and Braves virtually have the same record and they’re in a big battle for the wildcard. In other words, this is a big series with the Marlins being at home and facing a guy that hasn’t thrown a major-league pitch in 13 months. That’s a long time and after Tommy John surgery, Tim Hudson will very likely be on a strict pitch count and it’s also likely that he won’t be even close to sharp. It’s not like he hasn’t pitched in 13 months and is making his return in April or May. He’s making his return six months into the season and that means he’s even further behind then it appears. Hudson is a huge risk in this situation. Anibal Sanchez is inconsistent and risky too but what we all know is that he can throw a gem at any time, as he has throughout his injury-plagued career. He can be brilliant one day and brutally awful the very next. He faced these same Braves just two starts back and went six full against them and surrendered just two hits and one earned run. The next start he was hammered by the Mets. So, with Hudson going for the Braves and with 13 months between starts, I’ll take my chances on the Fish because there’s some value playing them as a pooch in their own barn under these circumstances. Play: Florida +1.01 (Risking 2 units).
SEATTLE +1.19 over L.A. Angels (1st 5 innings)
Doug Fister has made just four starts on the year but watching this guy pitch you would never know that he’s so green. This guy is good, he’s poised and he throws strikes. In those four starts the league is hitting just .214 off him and that includes a solid outing against the Yanks and a one-hit gem against the South Side. In addition, the Angels have never seen him and that is an edge to the pitcher. Fister pitches like a seasoned-vet and I’ve personally watched all of his starts and he’s impressive. Earvin Santana seems to be getting sharper after a rough start but the jury is still out on him. His last three starts were against the Jay’s, A’s and O’s and that trio just might have the worst combined record in the majors since June. Prior to that Santana was hit very hard in four previous starts against the Twins twice, the White Sox and the Royals, going a combined 21.2 frames and allowing 20 runs. The Angels pen is strong and they know how to manufacture late runs if they’re down a run or two and it’s for that reason that this wager is in the first five frames. Play: Seattle +1.19 in the first five innings (Risking 2 units).
Chris Jordans 2 picks for today..
On the sideline watching as he is still cold. 1-2 Yesterday...
300♦ SAN DIEGO PADRES - This time of year I’m not fond of looking at games like this – ones with cellar dwellers, but the Padres look like an absolute steal tonight, against what has to be a tremendously tired baseball team. Washington, which has lost 24 of its last 32 in San Diego, is playing its 15th game in as many days and eighth straight on the road.
The Nationals’ road trip began in Chicago, moved to St. Louis and is now in San Diego … not exactly a regionally conducive junket for the worst team in baseball. And while this is a battle of two of the National League’s worst teams, the Padres are in after taking two of three on the road in each of their last two series, against postseason-hopefuls Atlanta and Florida.
Overall, San Diego is dominating the Nats no matter where the two meet, as it’s on a 27-8 run in this series. On the other hand, the Nationals own the league’s worst record, they’ve lost four straight, they’re mired on a 19-55 skid on the highway and have lost 11 of 14 most recently.
All Padres tonight, as they should be laying a lot more than the prices I am seeing.
100♦ MINNESOTA TWINS - I had them yesterday, I’ll take the Twins tonight once again. Much of this will be repetitive, but that’s because this pick is for many of the same reasons. For instance, I told you the South Siders have struggled in Minnesota, and after last night they’re 2-14 in their last 16 in the Twin Cities.
Chicago came into series after being outscored 23-5 in a three-game sweep by the Yankees, in the Bronx and come into tonight’s clash on losing streaks of 1-8 overall, 7-20 on the highway and 1-7 overall in this series.
Seems to me the upper brass has waved the white flag, in shipping Jim Thome and Jose Contreras out of town … basically saying “we’re done for the season.” Chicago is playing their ninth straight road game in as many days and 12th straight overall. Physically tired and mentally drained, I say this is an easy underdog winner, as the Twins get by their visiting rivals.
On the sideline watching as he is still cold. 1-2 Yesterday...
300♦ SAN DIEGO PADRES - This time of year I’m not fond of looking at games like this – ones with cellar dwellers, but the Padres look like an absolute steal tonight, against what has to be a tremendously tired baseball team. Washington, which has lost 24 of its last 32 in San Diego, is playing its 15th game in as many days and eighth straight on the road.
The Nationals’ road trip began in Chicago, moved to St. Louis and is now in San Diego … not exactly a regionally conducive junket for the worst team in baseball. And while this is a battle of two of the National League’s worst teams, the Padres are in after taking two of three on the road in each of their last two series, against postseason-hopefuls Atlanta and Florida.
Overall, San Diego is dominating the Nats no matter where the two meet, as it’s on a 27-8 run in this series. On the other hand, the Nationals own the league’s worst record, they’ve lost four straight, they’re mired on a 19-55 skid on the highway and have lost 11 of 14 most recently.
All Padres tonight, as they should be laying a lot more than the prices I am seeing.
100♦ MINNESOTA TWINS - I had them yesterday, I’ll take the Twins tonight once again. Much of this will be repetitive, but that’s because this pick is for many of the same reasons. For instance, I told you the South Siders have struggled in Minnesota, and after last night they’re 2-14 in their last 16 in the Twin Cities.
Chicago came into series after being outscored 23-5 in a three-game sweep by the Yankees, in the Bronx and come into tonight’s clash on losing streaks of 1-8 overall, 7-20 on the highway and 1-7 overall in this series.
Seems to me the upper brass has waved the white flag, in shipping Jim Thome and Jose Contreras out of town … basically saying “we’re done for the season.” Chicago is playing their ninth straight road game in as many days and 12th straight overall. Physically tired and mentally drained, I say this is an easy underdog winner, as the Twins get by their visiting rivals.
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19-7-1 YTD 73%
9-1-1 Current Run
NYY -175 4 STAR PLAY
Crystal Ball is keeping the Books on the run as the massacre continues. As promised, the Padres handled the Nationals with ease last night, and today it's even easier.
By the way, since you all have been asking: Crystal Ball agreed to my contract with St. Bernadines in large part because of their policy on HONESTY. Take a look at my pick history and guess what? YOU WILL FIND IT! We don't "hype and hide" like other sites, we deliver real results.
Another thing: I'm not the guy you're looking for if you only want to play Monday Night Football, the Super Bowl and other games that are televised in your area. I am paid to deliver winners, and I don't care whether those winners come from Alcorn State beating Toledo on local radio, or the Gators stomping Georgia on national television.
Now let's get paid:
Last night I dropped napalm on homes that I suspected of sympathizing with the enemy, the Books. Tonight, take the NEW YORK YANKEES -175 to crush BALTIMORE for FOUR STARS. That's right kids, I'm laying the largest play on the scale at nearly 1:2. That's what it's all about. The Books do all they can to scare the public off winners, but I fear nothing, WHEN it's a sure thing.
Last night I attacked the Books from the air, but today I'm calmly walking up to the front door and ringing the doorbell. DING-DONG! DING DONG! I sit the package down on the mat and run for the car................
KABOOM! Shattered glass, and a fists full of cash.......
Clean out your ears, this one's a FOUR STAR PIPEBOMB.
Remember gentlemen, I don't say it unless I play it.
Crystal Ball is out!
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19-7-1 YTD 73%
9-1-1 Current Run
NYY -175 4 STAR PLAY
Crystal Ball is keeping the Books on the run as the massacre continues. As promised, the Padres handled the Nationals with ease last night, and today it's even easier.
By the way, since you all have been asking: Crystal Ball agreed to my contract with St. Bernadines in large part because of their policy on HONESTY. Take a look at my pick history and guess what? YOU WILL FIND IT! We don't "hype and hide" like other sites, we deliver real results.
Another thing: I'm not the guy you're looking for if you only want to play Monday Night Football, the Super Bowl and other games that are televised in your area. I am paid to deliver winners, and I don't care whether those winners come from Alcorn State beating Toledo on local radio, or the Gators stomping Georgia on national television.
Now let's get paid:
Last night I dropped napalm on homes that I suspected of sympathizing with the enemy, the Books. Tonight, take the NEW YORK YANKEES -175 to crush BALTIMORE for FOUR STARS. That's right kids, I'm laying the largest play on the scale at nearly 1:2. That's what it's all about. The Books do all they can to scare the public off winners, but I fear nothing, WHEN it's a sure thing.
Last night I attacked the Books from the air, but today I'm calmly walking up to the front door and ringing the doorbell. DING-DONG! DING DONG! I sit the package down on the mat and run for the car................
KABOOM! Shattered glass, and a fists full of cash.......
Clean out your ears, this one's a FOUR STAR PIPEBOMB.
Remember gentlemen, I don't say it unless I play it.
Crystal Ball is out!
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2 ** Cannonball play
An old timer once told me, that’s its much wiser to place your bet on something that starts out a winner and has to be taken away from you. This is the case in my 2 star play for today. The under on any game is a winner until someone scores enough to go over the total. So let's look at today's board and see if we have any quality plays. Here's one, the Cards and the Brew crew. While in St. Louis the 2 starting pitchers that are getting all the head lines are Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright but the one pitcher that is having the season of his career is Joel Pineiro. Don't look now but the cards have won the last 10 times he has taken the mound. The last time Pineiro faced the Crew, the pitched a complete game and was spot on. The cards certainly have the tools to go deep into the play off's and with some hot bats they could easily be the next world series winner. <o></o>
Now let's take a look at who the Crew has on the mound. Braden Looper, who pitched for the Cardinals from 2006-2008, beat his former team on May 18 at Busch Stadium. He also did well by allowing one earned run in six innings. Looper has certainly had his problems this year but will be up again for his former team. This is a very good spot for an under. Unless one or the other of these SP woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, it will be a pitcher's duel. The risk you run with any under is the bull pen melting and blowing a great game. With that said it makes a lot of since to play the under in 5 innings. There is one more thing to consider. Time after time you will see a great pitcher struggle to get into a rhythm and give up 3 or 4 runs in the 1st 3 innings and them settle down and not give up another ER the rest of the game. So a case can be made for the under full game as well. <o></o>
I am going to play the under full game on this one. Let's bring home the paper.<o></o>
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></o> 9/1/2009 8:15 PM - (EST) <o></o>Total Points UNDER 8 1/2 -110 for Game <o
></o>2 ** Cannonball play
An old timer once told me, that’s its much wiser to place your bet on something that starts out a winner and has to be taken away from you. This is the case in my 2 star play for today. The under on any game is a winner until someone scores enough to go over the total. So let's look at today's board and see if we have any quality plays. Here's one, the Cards and the Brew crew. While in St. Louis the 2 starting pitchers that are getting all the head lines are Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright but the one pitcher that is having the season of his career is Joel Pineiro. Don't look now but the cards have won the last 10 times he has taken the mound. The last time Pineiro faced the Crew, the pitched a complete game and was spot on. The cards certainly have the tools to go deep into the play off's and with some hot bats they could easily be the next world series winner. <o
></o>Now let's take a look at who the Crew has on the mound. Braden Looper, who pitched for the Cardinals from 2006-2008, beat his former team on May 18 at Busch Stadium. He also did well by allowing one earned run in six innings. Looper has certainly had his problems this year but will be up again for his former team. This is a very good spot for an under. Unless one or the other of these SP woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, it will be a pitcher's duel. The risk you run with any under is the bull pen melting and blowing a great game. With that said it makes a lot of since to play the under in 5 innings. There is one more thing to consider. Time after time you will see a great pitcher struggle to get into a rhythm and give up 3 or 4 runs in the 1st 3 innings and them settle down and not give up another ER the rest of the game. So a case can be made for the under full game as well. <o
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Lillefty
1* on Toronto +150 in game 1... list Nippert and Rzepczynski as starters
Toronto is playing the role of spoiler in this series as they bludgeoned the rangers 18-10 last night and tonight look to continue their dominance over Texas in Arlington. The blue Jays have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between these 2 teams in Texas.
Texas , as usually happens in the august dog days is wilting down the stretch. In this most crucial stretch of the season they have only won 5 of their last 13 games. The Offense and bullpen seem to be failing them. The offense is hitting .220 during this stretch and the bullpen ERA is near 5.50. Tonight they call on Nippert to start the 1st game of this DH. Nippert has started 4 times for Texas since being inserted into the rotation. He has pitched only 20 IP and allowed 13 ER for a 5.9 era as a starter. With the pen faltering this could be a tough spot for the rangers.
Rzepczynski has been a solid find for the Blue Jays. He has been throwing especially well recently. Last 3 starts he has a 1.96 ERA , handling 2 above average offensive teams in the Angels and Tampa twice. The Blue Jays have won 3 of his last 4 starts and I believe we certainly have the better pitcher here at a really nice price.
1* Yankees RL +110
The Yankees have treated the orioles like their little brother the last 2 years, just pushing them around at will. In the last 20 head to head meetings the Yankees have won 17 of those meetings and 15 of those have been by 2 runs or more.
Burnett has owned the orioles in his career going 9-1 lifetime vs them. A.J maybe 0-3 in his last 3 starts but he still has registered quality starts in 8 of his last 10 outings. He has won 2 games vs the Orioles this year already.
Hernandez has been struggling with his control and throwing a lot of pitches lately. 20 pitches per inning has been the norm lately for him. Do that vs the yanks and they will put up double digit runs 90% of the time. He went 1-4 in august and the orioles are just going to ride out the season with their young arms and see where it leads them.
Look for the yanks to wait out Hernandez and take charge in this one by 3 runs or more.
1* San Diego padres -135
San Diego padres have won 24 of 32 vs the nasty Nats in San Diego and 41 of 60 overall vs Wash/Montreal. Washington is hitting an offensive funk right now only scoring 8 runs in their last 4 games. You know when they go in an offensive slump it is time to run to the betting window. Not coincidentally they have lost their last 4 games. Martin has been decent but nothing earth shaking as he tends to only go 5 inn 6 at most. that leaves the Nationals pen to figure into the equation, never a good sign.
Clayton Richard like most pitchers has found Petco park to his liking. He has a tiny 2.08 era there. He also has won all 3 games he has pitched there. San Diego has won 5 of 7 games and has played well for most of the 2nd half. they are 22-20 since the all star break. I will take the Padres to extend their dominance over the nationals tonight in San Diego.
Lillefty
1* on Toronto +150 in game 1... list Nippert and Rzepczynski as starters
Toronto is playing the role of spoiler in this series as they bludgeoned the rangers 18-10 last night and tonight look to continue their dominance over Texas in Arlington. The blue Jays have won 7 of the last 10 meetings between these 2 teams in Texas.
Texas , as usually happens in the august dog days is wilting down the stretch. In this most crucial stretch of the season they have only won 5 of their last 13 games. The Offense and bullpen seem to be failing them. The offense is hitting .220 during this stretch and the bullpen ERA is near 5.50. Tonight they call on Nippert to start the 1st game of this DH. Nippert has started 4 times for Texas since being inserted into the rotation. He has pitched only 20 IP and allowed 13 ER for a 5.9 era as a starter. With the pen faltering this could be a tough spot for the rangers.
Rzepczynski has been a solid find for the Blue Jays. He has been throwing especially well recently. Last 3 starts he has a 1.96 ERA , handling 2 above average offensive teams in the Angels and Tampa twice. The Blue Jays have won 3 of his last 4 starts and I believe we certainly have the better pitcher here at a really nice price.
1* Yankees RL +110
The Yankees have treated the orioles like their little brother the last 2 years, just pushing them around at will. In the last 20 head to head meetings the Yankees have won 17 of those meetings and 15 of those have been by 2 runs or more.
Burnett has owned the orioles in his career going 9-1 lifetime vs them. A.J maybe 0-3 in his last 3 starts but he still has registered quality starts in 8 of his last 10 outings. He has won 2 games vs the Orioles this year already.
Hernandez has been struggling with his control and throwing a lot of pitches lately. 20 pitches per inning has been the norm lately for him. Do that vs the yanks and they will put up double digit runs 90% of the time. He went 1-4 in august and the orioles are just going to ride out the season with their young arms and see where it leads them.
Look for the yanks to wait out Hernandez and take charge in this one by 3 runs or more.
1* San Diego padres -135
San Diego padres have won 24 of 32 vs the nasty Nats in San Diego and 41 of 60 overall vs Wash/Montreal. Washington is hitting an offensive funk right now only scoring 8 runs in their last 4 games. You know when they go in an offensive slump it is time to run to the betting window. Not coincidentally they have lost their last 4 games. Martin has been decent but nothing earth shaking as he tends to only go 5 inn 6 at most. that leaves the Nationals pen to figure into the equation, never a good sign.
Clayton Richard like most pitchers has found Petco park to his liking. He has a tiny 2.08 era there. He also has won all 3 games he has pitched there. San Diego has won 5 of 7 games and has played well for most of the 2nd half. they are 22-20 since the all star break. I will take the Padres to extend their dominance over the nationals tonight in San Diego.
KELSO's HIGHROLLER MLB PICKS for Today
Highrollers Baseball
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
10 UnitsAthletics {E.Gonzalez} (-140) over Royals {K.Davies}
10:05 PM -- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
OAKLAND ATHLETICS (50-81) -140 over Kansas City Royals (50-81) Pitching for Oakland: RH Edgar Gonzalez (0-1, 5.24) Pitching for Kansas City: RH Kyle Davies (5-9, 5.94) Athletics Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Won 1, Home: 31-33, Against RHP: 42-47. Royals Trend Profile: Last 10: 3-7, Streak: Lost 1, Road: 24-40, Against RHP: 43-47. Starting Time: 10:05 TV: Fox Sports Kansas City, Comcast Sports Network California
Clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
10 UnitsLa Angels {E.Santana} (-135) over Mariners {D.Fister}
10:10 PM -- SAFECO Field
Los Angeles Angels (78-52) -135 over SEATTLE MARINERS (68-64) Pitching for Los Angeles: RH Ervin Santana (7-7, 5.94) Pitching for Seattle: RH Doug Fister (1-1, 3.42) Angels Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Won 2, Road: 39-26, Against RHP: 49-38. Mariners Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Lost 2, Home: 37-30, Against RHP: 45-40 Starting Time: 10:10 TV: Fox Sports West, Fox Sports Northwest
Clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
5 Units2-Team Power Parlay
Athletics {E.Gonzalez} (-140) over Royals {K.Davies}
La Angels {E.Santana} (-135) over Mariners {D.Fister}
Highrollers Baseball
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
10 UnitsAthletics {E.Gonzalez} (-140) over Royals {K.Davies}
10:05 PM -- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
OAKLAND ATHLETICS (50-81) -140 over Kansas City Royals (50-81) Pitching for Oakland: RH Edgar Gonzalez (0-1, 5.24) Pitching for Kansas City: RH Kyle Davies (5-9, 5.94) Athletics Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Won 1, Home: 31-33, Against RHP: 42-47. Royals Trend Profile: Last 10: 3-7, Streak: Lost 1, Road: 24-40, Against RHP: 43-47. Starting Time: 10:05 TV: Fox Sports Kansas City, Comcast Sports Network California
Clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
10 UnitsLa Angels {E.Santana} (-135) over Mariners {D.Fister}
10:10 PM -- SAFECO Field
Los Angeles Angels (78-52) -135 over SEATTLE MARINERS (68-64) Pitching for Los Angeles: RH Ervin Santana (7-7, 5.94) Pitching for Seattle: RH Doug Fister (1-1, 3.42) Angels Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Won 2, Road: 39-26, Against RHP: 49-38. Mariners Trend Profile: Last 10: 5-5, Streak: Lost 2, Home: 37-30, Against RHP: 45-40 Starting Time: 10:10 TV: Fox Sports West, Fox Sports Northwest
Clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
5 Units2-Team Power Parlay
Athletics {E.Gonzalez} (-140) over Royals {K.Davies}
La Angels {E.Santana} (-135) over Mariners {D.Fister}
