Freddy Wills
MLB | Jun 24
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona D-Backs Arizona D-Backs
-175 at SPBOOK > 10h.
Okay I just can't help, but take this as a 2DIME Bonus Play! We are paying a lot of juice for this one. That's okay because I'm that confident it will be a winner and since we don't put premium picks of anything higher than -165 juice out there this one will be a Bonus Play!
Haren 11-2 with a 2.90 ERA in Inter League play and 8-0, 2.57ERA in his last 9 starts. He will go here today against a Texas team that is struggling with their bats. In their last 5 the Rangers are hitting .196 and scoring just 1.76 runs per 9 innings vs. RHP. It is a bad time to face one of the leagues best.
Vincente Padilla will be on the mound for the Rangers and he'll go up a Diamondbacks team that put 8 on the board last night which I think they will have success again tonight. They are scoring 5.11 runs per 9 in their last 5 vs. RHP and the Rangers have lost 5 straight scoring just 12 runs.
Take Diamondbacks -175 2DIME Bonus Play
MLB | Jun 24
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona D-Backs Arizona D-Backs
-175 at SPBOOK > 10h.
Okay I just can't help, but take this as a 2DIME Bonus Play! We are paying a lot of juice for this one. That's okay because I'm that confident it will be a winner and since we don't put premium picks of anything higher than -165 juice out there this one will be a Bonus Play!
Haren 11-2 with a 2.90 ERA in Inter League play and 8-0, 2.57ERA in his last 9 starts. He will go here today against a Texas team that is struggling with their bats. In their last 5 the Rangers are hitting .196 and scoring just 1.76 runs per 9 innings vs. RHP. It is a bad time to face one of the leagues best.
Vincente Padilla will be on the mound for the Rangers and he'll go up a Diamondbacks team that put 8 on the board last night which I think they will have success again tonight. They are scoring 5.11 runs per 9 in their last 5 vs. RHP and the Rangers have lost 5 straight scoring just 12 runs.
Take Diamondbacks -175 2DIME Bonus Play
Doc's Sports
Bonus Play: MLB
Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers:
Total 8½ un-120
Bonus Play from Doc's Sports. Take Under between the Chicago Cubs @ Detroit Tigers (7pm). The Cubs and Tigers faced off yesterday and the Tigers continue their winning ways now having won 5 straight. They are now 39-31 after sweeping the Brewers at home and now defeating the Cubs in game 1 of their series. Porcello has been a huge addition to their pitching staff as he has maintained a 3.5 era roughly throughout the year and is 8-4 to boot. He is 7-1-1 over his last 9 starst and has given up just 2 runs in just under 13 innings. He has struggled at home a bit lately but I expect him to have a sound start today as he is paired with Harden who comes off one of his worst starts of the year. Harden gave up 7 runs in in 5 innings against Cleveland but the Cubs still managed to win that game 8-7. Nevertheless, I think Harden likely steps up a bit today and aids his increased era in this start. The Under is 4-1 for the Tigers when the total is set at this mark and the Under is 5-0 in Fletcher's last 5 games behind the plate.
Bonus Play: MLB
Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers:
Total 8½ un-120
Bonus Play from Doc's Sports. Take Under between the Chicago Cubs @ Detroit Tigers (7pm). The Cubs and Tigers faced off yesterday and the Tigers continue their winning ways now having won 5 straight. They are now 39-31 after sweeping the Brewers at home and now defeating the Cubs in game 1 of their series. Porcello has been a huge addition to their pitching staff as he has maintained a 3.5 era roughly throughout the year and is 8-4 to boot. He is 7-1-1 over his last 9 starst and has given up just 2 runs in just under 13 innings. He has struggled at home a bit lately but I expect him to have a sound start today as he is paired with Harden who comes off one of his worst starts of the year. Harden gave up 7 runs in in 5 innings against Cleveland but the Cubs still managed to win that game 8-7. Nevertheless, I think Harden likely steps up a bit today and aids his increased era in this start. The Under is 4-1 for the Tigers when the total is set at this mark and the Under is 5-0 in Fletcher's last 5 games behind the plate.
Vernon Croy
MLB Bonus Play
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Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers:
Milwaukee Brewers +110
Take the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline, This pick falls into one of my top MLB systems and the Minnesota Twins are just 0-5 in their last 5 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. The Twins are are 0-10 in Nick Blackburn's (6-2, 3.09 ERA) last 10 road starts against a team with a winning record and they are also just 1-4 in Blackburn's last 5 starts as a favorite on the road. The Twins are just 1-8 in their last 9 games as a road favorite and they are just 3-11 in Blackburn's last 14 road starts. The Brewers opponents are hitting just .234 against them at home this season and Braden Looper (5-4, 5.21) should get plenty of run support tonight but even if he does get into trouble this Brewers bullpen has pitched great at home with an ERA of just 2.73 over 105.7 innings. Blackburn got lit up in his only start against the Brewers last season with an ERA of 11.56 while giving up 4 homeruns and lasting just 4.7 innings. Grab the value with the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Bonus Play
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Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers:
Milwaukee Brewers +110
Take the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline, This pick falls into one of my top MLB systems and the Minnesota Twins are just 0-5 in their last 5 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. The Twins are are 0-10 in Nick Blackburn's (6-2, 3.09 ERA) last 10 road starts against a team with a winning record and they are also just 1-4 in Blackburn's last 5 starts as a favorite on the road. The Twins are just 1-8 in their last 9 games as a road favorite and they are just 3-11 in Blackburn's last 14 road starts. The Brewers opponents are hitting just .234 against them at home this season and Braden Looper (5-4, 5.21) should get plenty of run support tonight but even if he does get into trouble this Brewers bullpen has pitched great at home with an ERA of just 2.73 over 105.7 innings. Blackburn got lit up in his only start against the Brewers last season with an ERA of 11.56 while giving up 4 homeruns and lasting just 4.7 innings. Grab the value with the Milwaukee Brewers.
CRAIG TRAPP COMP PLAY
Craig's Bonus Play is another top winner from his Bonus Play selections. Yesterday had hard luck loss in his Bonus Play. But today Craig gets back on track.
Records
Boston Red Sox 43-27, 18-17 away (Lester 5-6, 4.69 ERA)
Washington Nationals 20-48, 12-24 home (Stammen 1-2, 4.76 ERA)
Betting Trends
-Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 road games.
-Red Sox are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
-Red Sox are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
-Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
This is a very easy matchup that will see WASH just get run out of the stadium. Lester has been downright unstoppable in his last 4 games only giving up an average of 1.5 runs a game. BOS has been tearing the cover off the ball and today will see them do the same. The Run Line is a great play with the hottest team in the AL verse the worst team in the league. Boston takes care of business with great pitching from Lester and timely hitting. SCORE BOS 8 - WASH 1
Craig's Bonus Play is another top winner from his Bonus Play selections. Yesterday had hard luck loss in his Bonus Play. But today Craig gets back on track.
Records
Boston Red Sox 43-27, 18-17 away (Lester 5-6, 4.69 ERA)
Washington Nationals 20-48, 12-24 home (Stammen 1-2, 4.76 ERA)
Betting Trends
-Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 road games.
-Red Sox are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
-Red Sox are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
-Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
This is a very easy matchup that will see WASH just get run out of the stadium. Lester has been downright unstoppable in his last 4 games only giving up an average of 1.5 runs a game. BOS has been tearing the cover off the ball and today will see them do the same. The Run Line is a great play with the hottest team in the AL verse the worst team in the league. Boston takes care of business with great pitching from Lester and timely hitting. SCORE BOS 8 - WASH 1
Bobby Maxwell
St. Louis at N.Y. METS -105
We handed you a FREE winner on Tuesday with the Dodgers over the White Sox in Chicago and today we're giving you a comp winner on the Mets as they host the Cardinals in New York.
The banged up Mets' lineup will get the job done tonight against the Cardinals and part-time starter/part-time reliever Brad Thompson (2-2, 3.89 ERA). On th hill for New York is young Fernando Nieve (2-0, 1.84) who has looked great in his two starts.
Called up on June 5, Nieve immediately went and beat the Yankees in their new stadium and last time out he gave up one run in six innings of a 5-3 win over the Rays. So in his two outings, he's allowed three runs on seven hits in 12.2 innings. Not bad at all.
Thompson has made four starts this season and last time out he gave up four runs on five hits in seven innings at Kansas City, but his offense was strong, getting him a 10-5 win.
The Mets' offense banged out the hits on Monday, but couldn't get anything going on Tuesday. They are 12-4 in their last 16 games as a home favorite. St. Louis is 2-5 in its last seven against the N.L. East and 2-5 in their last seven third games of a series.
New York is going to get to Thompson early and we're going to cash in. Play the Mets in this one.
2♦ N.Y. METS
St. Louis at N.Y. METS -105
We handed you a FREE winner on Tuesday with the Dodgers over the White Sox in Chicago and today we're giving you a comp winner on the Mets as they host the Cardinals in New York.
The banged up Mets' lineup will get the job done tonight against the Cardinals and part-time starter/part-time reliever Brad Thompson (2-2, 3.89 ERA). On th hill for New York is young Fernando Nieve (2-0, 1.84) who has looked great in his two starts.
Called up on June 5, Nieve immediately went and beat the Yankees in their new stadium and last time out he gave up one run in six innings of a 5-3 win over the Rays. So in his two outings, he's allowed three runs on seven hits in 12.2 innings. Not bad at all.
Thompson has made four starts this season and last time out he gave up four runs on five hits in seven innings at Kansas City, but his offense was strong, getting him a 10-5 win.
The Mets' offense banged out the hits on Monday, but couldn't get anything going on Tuesday. They are 12-4 in their last 16 games as a home favorite. St. Louis is 2-5 in its last seven against the N.L. East and 2-5 in their last seven third games of a series.
New York is going to get to Thompson early and we're going to cash in. Play the Mets in this one.
2♦ N.Y. METS
Scott Spreitzer
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox June
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles owns the best record in baseball. Not just their overall record, but also since Manny Ramirez has been serving his suspension. Last night's win extended their "non-Manny" mark to 26-16! They're also 14-5 in their last 19 road games. Tonight, they face a pitcher they have absolutely owned. Gavin Floyd has lost all three of his career starts against Los Angeles. He's been smacked around for 14 earned runs and 29 base runners in just 12 innings of work. That adds up to a 10.50 ERA and 2.42 WHIP, to go along with a .339 BAA. Making matter tougher for Floyd is the fact that he's not likely to see a lot of help from his offense. The White Sox average under 3 1/2 rpg at home, hitting less than .220. They're 3-9 in their last 12 home games, scoring a grand total of just 34 runs, or 2.83 rpg. In fact, the ChiSox have scored two runs or less in half of those outings. That's great news for Dodger lefty Randy Wolf. The veteran hurler is 3-1 in seven road starts this season, sporting a strong 2.28 ERA and 0.99 WHIP! The red-hot Dodgers are 7-1 in his last eight outings and I expect another win tonight. I'm backing the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox June
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles owns the best record in baseball. Not just their overall record, but also since Manny Ramirez has been serving his suspension. Last night's win extended their "non-Manny" mark to 26-16! They're also 14-5 in their last 19 road games. Tonight, they face a pitcher they have absolutely owned. Gavin Floyd has lost all three of his career starts against Los Angeles. He's been smacked around for 14 earned runs and 29 base runners in just 12 innings of work. That adds up to a 10.50 ERA and 2.42 WHIP, to go along with a .339 BAA. Making matter tougher for Floyd is the fact that he's not likely to see a lot of help from his offense. The White Sox average under 3 1/2 rpg at home, hitting less than .220. They're 3-9 in their last 12 home games, scoring a grand total of just 34 runs, or 2.83 rpg. In fact, the ChiSox have scored two runs or less in half of those outings. That's great news for Dodger lefty Randy Wolf. The veteran hurler is 3-1 in seven road starts this season, sporting a strong 2.28 ERA and 0.99 WHIP! The red-hot Dodgers are 7-1 in his last eight outings and I expect another win tonight. I'm backing the Dodgers on Wednesday.
MTi Sports
Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals
Prediction: Boston Red Sox
The Nationals are 0-15 as a 140+ dog after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits and The Red Sox are 5-0 on the road when they scored two or fewer runs for their starter in his last start and 5-0 on the road when they blew a lead in their starter's last start and lost. Lay the price.
Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals
Prediction: Boston Red Sox
The Nationals are 0-15 as a 140+ dog after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits and The Red Sox are 5-0 on the road when they scored two or fewer runs for their starter in his last start and 5-0 on the road when they blew a lead in their starter's last start and lost. Lay the price.
Karl Garrett
Boston -170 at WASHINGTON
The G-Man is now on a 6-2 comp play run the last 8 days.
For Wednesday night, I like a few runs to be scored in Washington, as the Red Sox, and Nats to some teeing off on the starters.
Boston starter Jon Lester is capable of working a no-hitter, that is for sure, but remember, the southpaws season ERA is still close to 5 for the year, and stands at 5.36 on the road this year.
Washington counters with rookie Craig Stammen who just worked 6 scoreless against the Yankees, but has a 6.75 ERA in his 3 home starts this year.
Last night it was an 11-3 Boston rout, as both teams have now been OVER the total in their last pair of games.
G-Man likes the HIGH again tonight.
On a warm summer night in DC, take the OVER between Boston and Washington!
3♦ OVER
Boston -170 at WASHINGTON
The G-Man is now on a 6-2 comp play run the last 8 days.
For Wednesday night, I like a few runs to be scored in Washington, as the Red Sox, and Nats to some teeing off on the starters.
Boston starter Jon Lester is capable of working a no-hitter, that is for sure, but remember, the southpaws season ERA is still close to 5 for the year, and stands at 5.36 on the road this year.
Washington counters with rookie Craig Stammen who just worked 6 scoreless against the Yankees, but has a 6.75 ERA in his 3 home starts this year.
Last night it was an 11-3 Boston rout, as both teams have now been OVER the total in their last pair of games.
G-Man likes the HIGH again tonight.
On a warm summer night in DC, take the OVER between Boston and Washington!
3♦ OVER
Jr Tips
LA DODGERS vs. CHI-SOX
The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-24) opened the series with a 5-2 win Tuesday and have the best record in the majors (26-16) since Ramirez's suspension.Loney homered for the third time in four games Tuesday with a two-run shot in the second inning against the White Sox (33-37) who fell for the ninth time in their last 12 at home. Chicago starts Gavin Floyd (4-5, 4.65 ERA), who is 2-1 with a 1.61 ERA in his last six starts. The right-hander was denied victories in his last two outings as the bullpen failed to hold the lead. On Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, Floyd allowed one run in seven innings before the White Sox bullpen gave up five in the final two. Floyd is 1-0 with a 0.60 ERA in two interleague starts this season. Randy Wolf takes the mound for Los Angeles. Wolf (3-2, 3.29) didn't receive a decision after surrendering one run and five hits over six innings in his last outing although Los Angeles has won seven of Wolf's last eight starts. Chicago is batting .217 and has the fewest runs at home (119) in the AL. Tonight will be a pitchers dual as 3-4 runs will get the win.
TAKE UNDER 9
LA DODGERS vs. CHI-SOX
The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-24) opened the series with a 5-2 win Tuesday and have the best record in the majors (26-16) since Ramirez's suspension.Loney homered for the third time in four games Tuesday with a two-run shot in the second inning against the White Sox (33-37) who fell for the ninth time in their last 12 at home. Chicago starts Gavin Floyd (4-5, 4.65 ERA), who is 2-1 with a 1.61 ERA in his last six starts. The right-hander was denied victories in his last two outings as the bullpen failed to hold the lead. On Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, Floyd allowed one run in seven innings before the White Sox bullpen gave up five in the final two. Floyd is 1-0 with a 0.60 ERA in two interleague starts this season. Randy Wolf takes the mound for Los Angeles. Wolf (3-2, 3.29) didn't receive a decision after surrendering one run and five hits over six innings in his last outing although Los Angeles has won seven of Wolf's last eight starts. Chicago is batting .217 and has the fewest runs at home (119) in the AL. Tonight will be a pitchers dual as 3-4 runs will get the win.
TAKE UNDER 9
Evan Altemus
Baltimore at Florida
Play: Florida -145
Florida is not being priced correctly, as they should be a much higher favorite based on their pitching advantage. Ricky Nolasco has pitched very well this season, including recently. However, his opposing starting pitcher, Baltimore's Jason Berken, has struggled in his first few starts. He has a 1.88 WHIP and an ERA of over 10 in his last 3 outings. The line-ups are essentially even, with Baltimore even having a slight edge, but Florida has a huge advantage with Nolasco taking the mound. In addition, the Orioles are horrible on the road this season with an 11-21 record. Look for the Marlins to get the win.
Baltimore at Florida
Play: Florida -145
Florida is not being priced correctly, as they should be a much higher favorite based on their pitching advantage. Ricky Nolasco has pitched very well this season, including recently. However, his opposing starting pitcher, Baltimore's Jason Berken, has struggled in his first few starts. He has a 1.88 WHIP and an ERA of over 10 in his last 3 outings. The line-ups are essentially even, with Baltimore even having a slight edge, but Florida has a huge advantage with Nolasco taking the mound. In addition, the Orioles are horrible on the road this season with an 11-21 record. Look for the Marlins to get the win.
VEGAS EXPERTS
Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers
The Tigers won the opener last night 5-4 with Edwin Jackson outdueling Carlos Zambrano. Tonight Detroit will go with rookie Rick Porcello. The Tigers have won eight of his last nine starts. Chicago is just 2-11 as an underdog this season. Detroit is 15-5 following a win this season and 25-11 as a favorite. Go with Detroit.
Play on: Detroit
Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers
The Tigers won the opener last night 5-4 with Edwin Jackson outdueling Carlos Zambrano. Tonight Detroit will go with rookie Rick Porcello. The Tigers have won eight of his last nine starts. Chicago is just 2-11 as an underdog this season. Detroit is 15-5 following a win this season and 25-11 as a favorite. Go with Detroit.
Play on: Detroit
Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Texas Rangers +165
Texas is struggling, having lost 5 in a row, but it is showing some nice value at this underdog price when you consider that Arizona is only 3-6 its last 9. The Rangers are in good hands with Padilla on the hill tonight. They are 8-3 in all of his starts this season and 4-1 in his road starts. He has really hit his stride lately, posting an ERA of just 2.50 over his last 3 starts. The Rangers are an impressive 5-1 in Padilla's last 6 starts as a road underdog of +151 to +200. While Haren has pitched very well recently, he is just 3-4 when starting against Texas with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.357 in his career. Plus, the Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague games as a favorite of -151 to -200. Bet the Rangers for a unit showing great value here.
1 Unit on Texas Rangers +165
Texas is struggling, having lost 5 in a row, but it is showing some nice value at this underdog price when you consider that Arizona is only 3-6 its last 9. The Rangers are in good hands with Padilla on the hill tonight. They are 8-3 in all of his starts this season and 4-1 in his road starts. He has really hit his stride lately, posting an ERA of just 2.50 over his last 3 starts. The Rangers are an impressive 5-1 in Padilla's last 6 starts as a road underdog of +151 to +200. While Haren has pitched very well recently, he is just 3-4 when starting against Texas with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.357 in his career. Plus, the Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague games as a favorite of -151 to -200. Bet the Rangers for a unit showing great value here.
