MLB
Minnesota at Baltimore (-140)
The hapless twins continue their road trip in Baltimore tonight to face the Orioles star rookie Zach Britton. Britton is 2-1 with an ERA of 2.75 and will face the Twins' Nick Blackburn (1-2, 3.06 ERA). The Twins are 6-11 and in last place in the AL Central. The Orioles have struggled so far as well and are 7-9, but won last night against the Twins 11-0. The Twins are last in the majors in runs scored and will be without C Joe Mauer and 1B Justin Mourneau. The soft tossing Blackburn will have to be perfect to win. The Orioles lineup is much more dangerous and should benefit from playing at home with a better starting pitcher. Go with the Orioles!!
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-8) - Over/Under 193
The Grizzlies stole game one 101-98 against the Spurs, who were without their best player G Manu Ginobili. Ginobili should return for game two, in a must win contest for the Spurs. The Spurs only shot 40% from the floor in game one, but shot a astronomical 47 free throws. On the other hand, the Grizzlies hit 55% FG and made 6 of 10 three pointers. Memphis has played the Spurs tough all season (3-2), and four of those five matchups resulted in greater than 196 points scored. These teams averaged a combine score of 204 total points during the regular season. The Spurs will play tough tonight and the Grizzlies believe in themselves. Go with the Over!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Picks of the Day
NBA
Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (-9.5) - Over/Under 183
The Hawks look to go up 2-0 in the series tonight in a must-win game for the Magic at home. The Hawks have now beaten the Magic four times in five games this season. These teams are very similar, but the longer and more athletic Hawks seem to have Orlando's number. Both teams focus on defense and primarily shoot a lot of outside jumpers. The Hawks have no answer for Howard (46 points in game 1) inside but seem content to let him have his points while stopping Orlando from getting their 3-pointers. The Hawks shot the ball ridiculously well at 51% FG. That won't happen again, but what I noticed was how aggressive they were at going to the hoop collecting 29 FTs. The Hawks are younger and hungrier than the Magic. The Magic look old and slow right now. Go with the Hawks and the points!! If you need another pick, than go with the Under!!
MLB
LA Angels at Texas Rangers (-190) - Over/Under 10
The Rangers thrive at home and should have no problem with Angels right-hander Matt Palmer. Palmer didn't get out of the fifth inning at home against a struggling Toronto Blue Jay offense, yielding 10 hits and a walk with 5 runs scoring. He is the Angel's emergency starter and really belongs in the minor leagues. He is a journeyman that throws in the mid-eighties without good off speed stuff. The Rangers have scored 44 runs in seven games at home this season for an average of 6.3. They beat the Angels and Ervin Santana 7-1 last night. This could get really out of control in a hurry. The Ranger Run Line is 5----please take the OVER 5!!
Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic (-9.5) - Over/Under 183
The Hawks look to go up 2-0 in the series tonight in a must-win game for the Magic at home. The Hawks have now beaten the Magic four times in five games this season. These teams are very similar, but the longer and more athletic Hawks seem to have Orlando's number. Both teams focus on defense and primarily shoot a lot of outside jumpers. The Hawks have no answer for Howard (46 points in game 1) inside but seem content to let him have his points while stopping Orlando from getting their 3-pointers. The Hawks shot the ball ridiculously well at 51% FG. That won't happen again, but what I noticed was how aggressive they were at going to the hoop collecting 29 FTs. The Hawks are younger and hungrier than the Magic. The Magic look old and slow right now. Go with the Hawks and the points!! If you need another pick, than go with the Under!!
MLB
LA Angels at Texas Rangers (-190) - Over/Under 10
The Rangers thrive at home and should have no problem with Angels right-hander Matt Palmer. Palmer didn't get out of the fifth inning at home against a struggling Toronto Blue Jay offense, yielding 10 hits and a walk with 5 runs scoring. He is the Angel's emergency starter and really belongs in the minor leagues. He is a journeyman that throws in the mid-eighties without good off speed stuff. The Rangers have scored 44 runs in seven games at home this season for an average of 6.3. They beat the Angels and Ervin Santana 7-1 last night. This could get really out of control in a hurry. The Ranger Run Line is 5----please take the OVER 5!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
NBA Pick of the Day
Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls (-11) - Over/Under 193
Let's roll with the Under 193. The Pacers played about as well as they could play last game shooting over 46% (55% on 3s) and only scored 99. The Bulls are phenomenal on defense and should stop the Pacers cold in Game 2. The Bulls play their best ball when they run their half court offense and pound the boards. I don't think that the Pacers will start out hot again and dictate an uptempo game like Game 1. The Bulls should take an early lead then methodically attack the Pacers. Go with the Under!!
Let's roll with the Under 193. The Pacers played about as well as they could play last game shooting over 46% (55% on 3s) and only scored 99. The Bulls are phenomenal on defense and should stop the Pacers cold in Game 2. The Bulls play their best ball when they run their half court offense and pound the boards. I don't think that the Pacers will start out hot again and dictate an uptempo game like Game 1. The Bulls should take an early lead then methodically attack the Pacers. Go with the Under!!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
NBA Pick for Sunday
Game: Denver Nuggets at OKC Thunder -- Over/Under 200
Take the Over 200!! Both these teams like to run and shoot. Look for an uptempo game with a lot of scoring. Westbrook pushes the ball for the Thunder nearly every possession and Denver has a lot of weapons. Both team should score over 100 points in this contest. Go with the OVER!!
Take the Over 200!! Both these teams like to run and shoot. Look for an uptempo game with a lot of scoring. Westbrook pushes the ball for the Thunder nearly every possession and Denver has a lot of weapons. Both team should score over 100 points in this contest. Go with the OVER!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
MLB Pick of the Day
MLB Pick
SD Padres at Houston Astros (-110) Over/Under 8.5 -- Padre Run Line is 4
SD and their putrid offense go into Houston to face Houston righty Bud Norris. Norris is decent but throws hard and collects strikeouts. Norris should be able to overpower the Padre hitters. The Padres have scored over 4 runs just three times this season out of eleven games, and two of those came in the first two games of the season against the Cardinals. The pick is the Under 4 runs for the Padres!!
**Remember 4 runs and you tie.
SD Padres at Houston Astros (-110) Over/Under 8.5 -- Padre Run Line is 4
SD and their putrid offense go into Houston to face Houston righty Bud Norris. Norris is decent but throws hard and collects strikeouts. Norris should be able to overpower the Padre hitters. The Padres have scored over 4 runs just three times this season out of eleven games, and two of those came in the first two games of the season against the Cardinals. The pick is the Under 4 runs for the Padres!!
**Remember 4 runs and you tie.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
MLB Matinee Picks
MLB Picks
Cincy Reds (-120) at SD Padres - Over/Under 7
The Reds have won two straight in San Diego so far in this series and will send young lefty Travis Wood (1-1) to the mound against San Diego's Tim Stauffer (0-1, 5.06 ERA). The Reds are playing like last year's NL Central Champs and are in first place with a 8-3 record. The Reds are again one of the top offenses in the NL while SD ranks as the lowest (.213 BA). The Padres simply cannot hit and score runs, especially in spacious PetCo Park. Wood should be able to silence the Padre bats, while the Reds offense should hit SD's worst starting pitcher. Just gotta hope the defense or bullpen doesn't blow it.Go with the Reds!! The Under would seem logical as well.
Cincy Reds (-120) at SD Padres - Over/Under 7
The Reds have won two straight in San Diego so far in this series and will send young lefty Travis Wood (1-1) to the mound against San Diego's Tim Stauffer (0-1, 5.06 ERA). The Reds are playing like last year's NL Central Champs and are in first place with a 8-3 record. The Reds are again one of the top offenses in the NL while SD ranks as the lowest (.213 BA). The Padres simply cannot hit and score runs, especially in spacious PetCo Park. Wood should be able to silence the Padre bats, while the Reds offense should hit SD's worst starting pitcher. Just gotta hope the defense or bullpen doesn't blow it.Go with the Reds!! The Under would seem logical as well.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
MLB Pick
MLB Pick of the Day
Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros (-120)
The Cubbies will throw rookie left-hander James Russell against the Astros with Brett Myers tonight. The Cubs won last night 5-4, but I liked how Houston fought back down 5-0 early. The Cubs used closer Carlos Marmol for 1.3 last night and barely held on. Russell is making his first career start and has worked primarily out of the bullpen this year. Myers is the ace of the Houston staff and has thrown two great games so far, only allowing 3 runs in 13.3 innings. Myers has owned the Cubs recently going 8-0 over his last nine starts. Go with the Houston Astros!!
Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros (-120)
The Cubbies will throw rookie left-hander James Russell against the Astros with Brett Myers tonight. The Cubs won last night 5-4, but I liked how Houston fought back down 5-0 early. The Cubs used closer Carlos Marmol for 1.3 last night and barely held on. Russell is making his first career start and has worked primarily out of the bullpen this year. Myers is the ace of the Houston staff and has thrown two great games so far, only allowing 3 runs in 13.3 innings. Myers has owned the Cubs recently going 8-0 over his last nine starts. Go with the Houston Astros!!
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