MLB Pick
Chicago Cubs Scoring Over 4 Runs at Houston Astros. If they score 4 then you tie and get your money back (Just FYI). The Cubs travel to Houston to play in the old Minute Maid bandbox with the short left field wall. On the mound for the Astros will be Nelson Figueroa, who gave up 11 hits and 10 runs to the Cincy Reds last Wednesday. Figueroa is a bum. The Cubs have all their big hitters in the lineup tonight. They are even playing my personal favorite Tyler Colvin, who hammers right handers. Get on the Cubs Scoring Over 4!!
NBA Pick
The OVER in the OKC Thunder at Sacramento Kings game at 207. The Thunder can score and the Kings play no defense. Great combo for a OVER call. The Thunder are playing great ball, having just beaten the Lakers last night in LA. The Thunder are playing for a higher seed in the West, while the Kings are finishing up their run in the city of Sacramento. Both teams rank at the top of the NBA in their games going over the point total (42-37 and 42-36 on the year). Go with the OVER 207!!
**Update: Sac G Tyreke Evans ruled out tonight at 7:00 pm
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
NBA and MLB Pick of the Day
NBA Pick
Phoenix Suns at NO Hornets (-5)
The Suns are out of the playoff hunt and could be without their star PG Steve Nash. IF there is no Nash tonight then there will be no hope. Nash has just 12 points in his last two games and could easily sit out tonight with a sore hamstring. The Suns are 3-7 over their last ten games and are only 17-22 on the road this season.
The Hornets have won two straight and are playing for their playoff lives during this final week of the season. The Hornets are excellent at home going 27-12 so far this season. They need this game to fend off Memphis for the #7 seed in the West. Chris Paul should have his way with Suns backup PG Brooks, who plays terrible defense and is a shoot first point guard. Go with the Hornets!!
MLB Pick
Colorado Rockies (-130) at Pittsburgh Pirates
The Rockies (4-1) have won four straight games, including last night's 7-1 victory in Pittsburgh. The Rockies will send #2 started Jorge De La Rosa to the mound tonight against Pittsburgh's Ross Ohlendorf (6.0 ERA). De La Rosa went 5.3 scoreless innings in beating Arizona last Saturday. Ohlendorf is a career journeyman that loses more games every season. The Pirates (4-3) simply don't have the talent that the Rockies do this season. Go with the Rockies!!
Phoenix Suns at NO Hornets (-5)
The Suns are out of the playoff hunt and could be without their star PG Steve Nash. IF there is no Nash tonight then there will be no hope. Nash has just 12 points in his last two games and could easily sit out tonight with a sore hamstring. The Suns are 3-7 over their last ten games and are only 17-22 on the road this season.
The Hornets have won two straight and are playing for their playoff lives during this final week of the season. The Hornets are excellent at home going 27-12 so far this season. They need this game to fend off Memphis for the #7 seed in the West. Chris Paul should have his way with Suns backup PG Brooks, who plays terrible defense and is a shoot first point guard. Go with the Hornets!!
MLB Pick
Colorado Rockies (-130) at Pittsburgh Pirates
The Rockies (4-1) have won four straight games, including last night's 7-1 victory in Pittsburgh. The Rockies will send #2 started Jorge De La Rosa to the mound tonight against Pittsburgh's Ross Ohlendorf (6.0 ERA). De La Rosa went 5.3 scoreless innings in beating Arizona last Saturday. Ohlendorf is a career journeyman that loses more games every season. The Pirates (4-3) simply don't have the talent that the Rockies do this season. Go with the Rockies!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Picks of the Day
MLB Pick
Over 9 in the Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles
Brad Penny is putrid and is throwing on the road in Baltimore, a great hitters park. The O's lineup is stacked with lefties today and they should knock him around. The Tigers have a very good offense and should get after O's pitcher Chris Tillman. He shut down the D-Rays last week, but the Rays are horrible without Longoria in the lineup.Go OVER!!
NBA Pick (Updated 4:51 pm)
Boston Celts at Chicago Bulls (-5) - Over/Under at 179.5
The Celtics are a very unpredictable team, they have had some real stinkers on the road this season. When they score over 90 points they are very difficult to beat. The Celts are a veteran team and know how important this game is for home court advantage. The Bulls play great defense, but just not recently. They have been winning games but not covering spreads. They are so tough in Chicago and the city will be ready to greet the C's tonight. I am guessing that we will see an intense game with sufficient scoring. Let's roll with the Over!!
Over 9 in the Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles
Brad Penny is putrid and is throwing on the road in Baltimore, a great hitters park. The O's lineup is stacked with lefties today and they should knock him around. The Tigers have a very good offense and should get after O's pitcher Chris Tillman. He shut down the D-Rays last week, but the Rays are horrible without Longoria in the lineup.Go OVER!!
NBA Pick (Updated 4:51 pm)
Boston Celts at Chicago Bulls (-5) - Over/Under at 179.5
The Celtics are a very unpredictable team, they have had some real stinkers on the road this season. When they score over 90 points they are very difficult to beat. The Celts are a veteran team and know how important this game is for home court advantage. The Bulls play great defense, but just not recently. They have been winning games but not covering spreads. They are so tough in Chicago and the city will be ready to greet the C's tonight. I am guessing that we will see an intense game with sufficient scoring. Let's roll with the Over!!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Two Quick Picks
NBA
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards (pick)
Take the Wiz, they have won two in a row and actually look decent right now. The Pistons stink, and just benched starting point guard Stuckey for insubordination. Go Wiz!!
MLB
Angels vs TB Rays (pick at -110)
Take the Angels with ace Jared Weaver on the mound. The Rays' lineup is really struggling right now and they are throwing their fourth starter Jeff Niemann. Angels should dominate. Pick is the Angels!!
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards (pick)
Take the Wiz, they have won two in a row and actually look decent right now. The Pistons stink, and just benched starting point guard Stuckey for insubordination. Go Wiz!!
MLB
Angels vs TB Rays (pick at -110)
Take the Angels with ace Jared Weaver on the mound. The Rays' lineup is really struggling right now and they are throwing their fourth starter Jeff Niemann. Angels should dominate. Pick is the Angels!!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
NCAA Title Game
NCAA Title Game
UCONN (-3 points) vs Butler (+145 to win) - Over/Under 128.5
Each team dictated the pace of their semi final match up on Saturday and came away victorious. UConn is so tough inside on defense. They jammed up the lane and forced Kentucky to settle for long jumpers. Kentucky couldn't buy a shot in the first half and got into foul trouble (namely Harrellson). Kentucky shot 33% from the floor while the Huskies hit 47% of their field goals. An even greater advantage was generated from the free throw line, where Kentucky hit only four of twelve FTs and the Huskies made nine of eleven. Those five points were the difference in the game. The Wildcats' Terrence Jones missed the front end of a one-and-one with two minutes to go and then DeAndre Liggins missed a crucial FT with 50 seconds to go in the game. Make no doubt about it, the Husky defense was the key in their 56-55 victory. Kemba Walker only made 6-15 shots, but he got serious help from Jeremy Lamb (12 points, 9 boards).
Well I guess Butler did it again. They didn't look impressive or shoot the ball well (35% FG, 77% FT) and still won the game. Truly amazing stuff. The Bulldogs pounded VCU on the boards 46-30 and shot twice as many free throws 26-13 in beating the Rams 70-62. I was pulling for VCU and couldn't believe the discrepancy in foul calls, now I am not blaming the officiating for the VCU loss but it was really unbalanced. I am sure CBS is happy that Butler won the game too. Butler only had eight assists and shot the ball worse than VCU from the field. Butler pushed VCU around all over the floor and ended up winning rather easily despite not playing well. The problem for Butler is that they showed some of their weaknesses in beating VCU.
Our pick: I don't think that Butler is even close to UConn as far as talent is concerned. I honestly can't see how Butler beats teams. They obviously have great coaching and desire. But everything comes to an end sometime, and that time will be Monday 6:23 pm. Butler won't be able to overcome poor shooting and push around the UConn Huskies. The Huskies are way too big and physical for the Butler Bulldogs. Go big with the UConn Huskies minus the points.
The Over/Under at 128.5 seems rather low. Whoever loses this game will go down fighting and fouling. Let's go with the Over!!
***Updated 4:27 pm--MLB Pick of the Day
Rangers to score OVER 4.5 runs tonight vs Mariners (Bedard) in Arlington, Texas 5:05 pm
UCONN (-3 points) vs Butler (+145 to win) - Over/Under 128.5
Each team dictated the pace of their semi final match up on Saturday and came away victorious. UConn is so tough inside on defense. They jammed up the lane and forced Kentucky to settle for long jumpers. Kentucky couldn't buy a shot in the first half and got into foul trouble (namely Harrellson). Kentucky shot 33% from the floor while the Huskies hit 47% of their field goals. An even greater advantage was generated from the free throw line, where Kentucky hit only four of twelve FTs and the Huskies made nine of eleven. Those five points were the difference in the game. The Wildcats' Terrence Jones missed the front end of a one-and-one with two minutes to go and then DeAndre Liggins missed a crucial FT with 50 seconds to go in the game. Make no doubt about it, the Husky defense was the key in their 56-55 victory. Kemba Walker only made 6-15 shots, but he got serious help from Jeremy Lamb (12 points, 9 boards).
Well I guess Butler did it again. They didn't look impressive or shoot the ball well (35% FG, 77% FT) and still won the game. Truly amazing stuff. The Bulldogs pounded VCU on the boards 46-30 and shot twice as many free throws 26-13 in beating the Rams 70-62. I was pulling for VCU and couldn't believe the discrepancy in foul calls, now I am not blaming the officiating for the VCU loss but it was really unbalanced. I am sure CBS is happy that Butler won the game too. Butler only had eight assists and shot the ball worse than VCU from the field. Butler pushed VCU around all over the floor and ended up winning rather easily despite not playing well. The problem for Butler is that they showed some of their weaknesses in beating VCU.
Our pick: I don't think that Butler is even close to UConn as far as talent is concerned. I honestly can't see how Butler beats teams. They obviously have great coaching and desire. But everything comes to an end sometime, and that time will be Monday 6:23 pm. Butler won't be able to overcome poor shooting and push around the UConn Huskies. The Huskies are way too big and physical for the Butler Bulldogs. Go big with the UConn Huskies minus the points.
The Over/Under at 128.5 seems rather low. Whoever loses this game will go down fighting and fouling. Let's go with the Over!!
***Updated 4:27 pm--MLB Pick of the Day
Rangers to score OVER 4.5 runs tonight vs Mariners (Bedard) in Arlington, Texas 5:05 pm
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Final Four Saturday
Final Four Saturday
1. Butler (-3.5) vs VCU
Wow, great game. The spread has increased from 2.5 to 3.5 in the last few days. All the sharps are declaring that Butler will win and cover the spread. Butler has the experience and the size, but so has every team that VCU has played during the tournament. VCU has no business in the tourney let alone this far in the tourney. The Money line is VCU +150. I am real tempted to take VCU +150, because I think that this game could go either way. Both teams rely on three pointers and tough defense. Take VCU +3.5 to be safe or take the money line.
2. Kentucky (-2) vs UCONN
The Wildcats have carried over their dominance from the SEC tournament into the NCAA tourney. UCONN is playing great ball as well. The Huskies won the Big East tourney then beat SDSU and Arizona in Anaheim, CA. It will come down to Kemba Walker's supporting cast--he will need someone to step up and help him with the scoring. I think that the Wildcats athleticism will triumph in the end in a close game. Go with Kentucky!!
1. Butler (-3.5) vs VCU
Wow, great game. The spread has increased from 2.5 to 3.5 in the last few days. All the sharps are declaring that Butler will win and cover the spread. Butler has the experience and the size, but so has every team that VCU has played during the tournament. VCU has no business in the tourney let alone this far in the tourney. The Money line is VCU +150. I am real tempted to take VCU +150, because I think that this game could go either way. Both teams rely on three pointers and tough defense. Take VCU +3.5 to be safe or take the money line.
2. Kentucky (-2) vs UCONN
The Wildcats have carried over their dominance from the SEC tournament into the NCAA tourney. UCONN is playing great ball as well. The Huskies won the Big East tourney then beat SDSU and Arizona in Anaheim, CA. It will come down to Kemba Walker's supporting cast--he will need someone to step up and help him with the scoring. I think that the Wildcats athleticism will triumph in the end in a close game. Go with Kentucky!!
Friday, April 1, 2011
NBA and MLB Pick of the Day
NBA Game
Indiana (-1) vs Milwaukee.
The Pacers are at home playing against an inferior team. What am I missing? The Bucks are 11-25 on the road and the Pacers are 21-16 at home this year, including the last two over Boston and Detroit. This shouldn't be difficult. Go Pacers!!
MLB Game
LA Angels (-140) at KC Royals.
The Halos will send Dan Haren to the mound to face newly acquired Jeff Francis for the Royals. The Angels won last night 4-2 (which I had but sweated the entire game) and should continue their dominance over the Royals. Angels are a much better team with a much better pitcher. The only concern that I have is that their bullpen struggles again. Hopefully, they will have a big enough lead by then so we won't have to worry about it. Go with the Angels!!
Indiana (-1) vs Milwaukee.
The Pacers are at home playing against an inferior team. What am I missing? The Bucks are 11-25 on the road and the Pacers are 21-16 at home this year, including the last two over Boston and Detroit. This shouldn't be difficult. Go Pacers!!
MLB Game
LA Angels (-140) at KC Royals.
The Halos will send Dan Haren to the mound to face newly acquired Jeff Francis for the Royals. The Angels won last night 4-2 (which I had but sweated the entire game) and should continue their dominance over the Royals. Angels are a much better team with a much better pitcher. The only concern that I have is that their bullpen struggles again. Hopefully, they will have a big enough lead by then so we won't have to worry about it. Go with the Angels!!
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