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  • #31
    NBA

    Friday, May 22

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    Game of the Day: Cavaliers at Hawks
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    Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks (-2, 197)

    Cavs lead series 1-0

    Atlanta forward DeMarre Carroll is questionable for Friday when the Hawks try to rebound from a series-opening loss to the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Carroll injured his left knee late in the opener when he landed awkwardly and an MRI exam performed Thursday determined he suffered a bruised bone.

    There were fears Carroll suffered a major injury but the examination ruled out structural, ligament and cartilage damage so he is expected to return to play in the series. If Carroll can’t play on Friday, guard Kent Bazemore is expected to move into the starting lineup and that would represent a huge dropoff from Carroll, who is considered Atlanta’s top defender. Cleveland won the opener 97-89 and shooting guard J.R. Smith was tremendous and set a franchise postseason record with eight 3-pointers while scoring 28 points. “Once I start shooting,” Smith told reporters, “everybody keeps telling me to keep shooting.”

    TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT

    LINE HISTORY: The Hawks opened as 1-point dogs but are 2-point road faves. The total opened 198.5 and is down to 197.

    INJURY REPORT: Cavs - G Kyrie Irving (Probable, knee), F LeBron James (Probable, ankle). Hawks - F DeMarre Carroll (Questionable, knee).

    ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: While Smith’s marksmanship was superb, coach David Blatt was just as pleased with his defense and rebounding. “I’d love to know when the last time a guy made eight 3s and got eight rebounds,” Blatt said in his postgame press conference. “I don’t remember but I’m sure it’s happened. That’s pretty unusual.” Forward LeBron James was unstoppable for the most part with 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists and posted his 52nd playoff performance of at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists, breaking the record set by Michael Jordan.

    ABOUT THE HAWKS: Losing the series opener at home and giving up homecourt advantage was a blow to Atlanta and the players are fully aware that heading to Cleveland in a 0-2 hole would be a highly undesirable position. “Just got to come out fighting and come out ready to play with a lot of intensity,” point guard Jeff Teague told reporters. “It’s going to be a war the next couple of games. We know that. So it’s a must-win for us next game with our backs against the wall.” Teague had a solid opener with 27 points while power forward Paul Millsap (13 points on 3-of-11 shooting) and backup point guard Dennis Schroder (six points on 2-of-10) had poor outings.

    TRENDS:

    *Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
    *Hawks are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games following a S.U. loss.
    *Under is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 road games.
    *Under is 5-1 in Hawks last 6 vs. NBA Central.

    CONSENSUS: 53.27 percent of users are backing the Cavs with 62.7 percent on the under.
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #32
      NBA
      Dunkel

      Friday, May 22


      Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks

      Game 507-508
      May 22, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

      Dunkel Rating:
      Cleveland Cavalie
      128.669
      Atlanta Hawks
      125.723
      Dunkel Team:
      Dunkel Line:
      Dunkel Total:
      Cleveland Cavalie
      by 3
      201
      Vegas Team:
      Vegas Line:
      Vegas Total:
      Atlanta Hawks
      by 1 1/2
      196 1/2
      Dunkel Pick:
      Cleveland Cavalie
      (+1 1/2); Over




      NBA
      Long Sheet

      Friday, May 22

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      CLEVELAND (62 - 31) at ATLANTA (68 - 27) - 5/22/2015, 8:35 PM
      Top Trends for this game.
      CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
      ATLANTA is 54-38 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
      ATLANTA is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
      ATLANTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Friday nights this season.
      ATLANTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
      ATLANTA is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
      ATLANTA is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
      CLEVELAND is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

      Head-to-Head Series History
      ATLANTA is 6-6 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
      ATLANTA is 8-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
      8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

      Comment


      • #33
        NHL
        Armadillo's Write-Up

        Friday, May 22

        Rangers lost five of six games with Tampa Bay this season; they were outscored 28-16 in the six games-- six of last eight series games went over; New York lost three of last four visits to Tampa Bay-- 14 of 15 Ranger playoff games were decided by one goal. Lightning won four of last five at home. Rangers gave up 12 goals in last two games after allowing six goals in winning previous four games. Rangers outhit Tampa Bay 30-18 in Game 1, but hits were 67-61 Tampa in last two games. Lightning is 4-7 on power play last two games; Rangers are 4-9.

        2015 NHL playoffs
        Tampa Bay vs NY Rangers
        NYR 2-1, -$143, U5
        TB 6-2, +$128, O5
        TB 6-5, -$130, O5

        Chicago vs Anaheim
        Ana 4-1, -$135, N5
        Chi 3-2, 3OT, +$113, N5
        Ana 2-1, +$145, U5




        NHL

        Friday, May 22

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        Trend Report
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        8:00 PM
        NY RANGERS vs. TAMPA BAY
        The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
        NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
        Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
        Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

        Comment


        • #34
          NHL

          Friday, May 22

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          What bettors need to know: Rangers at Lightning
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          New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning (-126, 5)
          Lightning lead series 2-1

          The New York Rangers have been taken out of their game and, as a result, are in danger of falling behind 3-1 for the second consecutive postseason series. The visiting Rangers will attempt to slow down the high-flying Tampa Bay Lightning and square the series when the teams clash in Friday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final.

          The Lightning have roared back from a series-opening loss by pumping in 12 goals in back-to-back wins, taking Game 3 on Nikita Kucherov's game-winning tally in overtime. "I think we've got a pretty quick team, and they have a quick team," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "... I don't know how it looks on TV, but when you're standing there, it is, pardon the pun, it is lightning fast." A beleaguered Henrik Lundqvist, the winningest goaltender in franchise history, has surrendered at least six goals on six occasions this season - and the Lightning have victimized him on the last four occasions. “Sometimes as a team, we can be a little bit better, but also I have to be better,” Lundqvist said. “We’re not going to win if I give up six goals.”

          TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, TVA

          LINE HISTORY: The Lightning opened between -125 and -130 at online books with a total of 5.

          INJURY REPORT: Rangers - LW Mats Zuccarello (Ques-Head) Lightning - D Matt Carle (Ques-Undisclosed)

          ABOUT THE RANGERS: New York did a lot of good things in Game 3 - bolting to a 2-0 lead, erasing a two-goal deficit and converting twice on the power play - but the Presidents' Trophy winners need to contain an offense that produced an NHL-best 262 goals in the regular season. “We don’t want to play this way, a track-meet game, back-and-forth,” Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi said. “They’re fast, we’re fast, but I think we want to make it a little more tight-checking.” Jesper Fast, elevated to the No. 2 line alongside Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider, provided a spark with a pair of goals Wednesday - the first multi-goal game by a New York rookie since since Brandon Dubinsky in the 2008 Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

          ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Captain Steven Stamkos has emerged from his slump with four goals in five games and linemate Alex Killorn has tallied three times in the past two contests, but the biggest headache for the Rangers remains the "Triplets." The line of Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Kucherov has been unstoppable, combining for 25 of the Tampa Bay's 47 postseason goals and seven tallies and seven assists in the past two contests alone. "They've impressed me for a long time and now they're impressing the world," said Cooper of the unit that includes an undrafted free agent in Johnson (a league-best 12 goals in the postseason) and a seventh-round draft pick in Palat (four goals in his last four games).

          TRENDS:

          *Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
          *Rangers are 28-10 in their last 38 road games.
          *Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
          *Under is 7-3-1 in Lightning last 11 games following a win.

          CONSENSUS: 53.52 percent of users are backing the Lightning with 59 percent on the over.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

          Comment


          • #35
            NHL
            Dunkel

            Friday, May 22


            New York Rangers @ Tampa Bay Lightning

            Game 63-64
            May 22, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

            Dunkel Rating:
            New York Rangers
            10.786
            Tampa Bay Lightni
            13.111
            Dunkel Team:
            Dunkel Line:
            Dunkel Total:
            Tampa Bay Lightni
            by 2 1/2
            4
            Vegas Team:
            Vegas Line:
            Vegas Total:
            Tampa Bay Lightni
            -135
            5
            Dunkel Pick:
            Tampa Bay Lightni
            (-135); Under




            NHL
            Long Sheet

            Friday, May 22

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            NY RANGERS (62-27-0-8, 132 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (60-30-0-8, 128 pts.) - 5/22/2015, 8:05 PM
            Top Trends for this game.
            TAMPA BAY is 15-4 ATS (+10.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
            TAMPA BAY is 27-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
            TAMPA BAY is 18-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
            TAMPA BAY is 185-194 ATS (+463.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
            NY RANGERS are 62-35 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games this season.
            NY RANGERS are 21-9 ATS (+11.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
            NY RANGERS are 42-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
            NY RANGERS are 24-14 ATS (+38.4 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
            NY RANGERS are 16-6 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
            NY RANGERS are 121-106 ATS (+231.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
            NY RANGERS are 17-12 ATS (+30.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
            NY RANGERS are 12-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

            Head-to-Head Series History
            TAMPA BAY is 7-5 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
            TAMPA BAY is 7-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
            7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

            Comment


            • #36
              Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores

              8:30 PM EDT

              507 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS -1.5 +02 197 / 197u11 / 196.5 196 +110

              508 ATLANTA HAWKS 198.5u07 -2 -05 / -1.5 -15 / -1.5 -2 -130

              CLE-G-Kyrie Irving-Probable | CLE-PF-Kevin Love-OUT | TV: TNT, DTV: 245
              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

              Comment


              • #37
                Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores

                7:05 PM EDT

                901 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) O'sullivan, S 7 7 / 7o15 / 7u15 7u20 +1.5(+105)

                902 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Scherzer, M -290 -295 / -290 / -300 -290 -1.5(-125)

                TV: MASN, DTV: 640

                7:05 PM EDT

                903 NEW YORK METS (R) Syndergaard, N 7u25 7u25 7u30 +1.5(-170)

                904 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (R) Cole, G -150 -150 / -152 / -151 -154 -1.5(+150)

                TV: ROOT-Pittsburgh, SNY, DTV: 639, 659

                7:35 PM EDT

                905 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Peralta, W 7.5u20 7.5u20 / 7.5u23 / 7.5u25 7o20 +1.5(-195)

                906 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Wood, A -135 -135 / -133 / -134 -129 -1.5(+165)

                TV: FS-Wisconsin, SportsSouth, DTV: 646, 669

                8:10 PM EDT

                907 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Vogelsong, R -115 10o20 / 10o19 / 10 10o20 +1.5(-190)

                908 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Kendrick, K 10o15 -112 / -111 / -105 -106 -1.5(+160)

                TV: CSN-Bay, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 696

                9:40 PM EDT

                909 CHICAGO CUBS (L) Lester, J -145 -135 / -130 / -135 -134 -1.5(+125)

                910 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Collmenter, J 8.5u20 8.5u28 / 8.5u30 / 8u30 8 +1.5(-145)

                TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-Arizona, DTV: 665, 686

                10:10 PM EDT

                911 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Cashner, A 6.5u20 6.5o10 / 6.5 / 6.5o20 6.5o15 +1.5(-140)

                912 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Greinke, Z -180 -175 / -190 / -192 -190 -1.5(+120)

                TV: FS-San Diego, DTV: 694

                7:05 PM EDT

                913 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Mchugh, C 8 8u15 / 8 / 8o20 8o15 +1.5(-210)

                914 DETROIT TIGERS (R) Simon, A -115 -118 / -113 / -108 -106 -1.5(+180)

                TV: FS-Detroit, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 663, 674

                7:05 PM EDT

                915 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Lewis, C 7.5o15 7.5o25 / 7.5o15 / 7.5u15 7.5 +1.5(-145)

                916 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Pineda, M -175 -190 / -196 / -195 -175 -1.5(+125)

                TV: FS-Southwest, YES, DTV: 631, 676

                7:05 PM EDT

                917 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Hernandez, F -145 -160 / -153 / -150 -145 -1.5(+120)

                918 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Estrada, M 7.5 7u25 / 7o20 / 7o39 7.5u20 +1.5(-140)

                TV: ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 687

                7:10 PM EDT

                919 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (L) Kazmir, S 7u25 7u25 / 7u20 / 7u37 6.5o20 +1.5(-190)

                920 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Archer, C -150 -140 / -135 / -140 -141 -1.5(+160)

                TV: CSN-California, SunSports, DTV: 653, 698

                7:10 PM EDT

                921 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (R) Richards, G -115 8o23 / 8o25 / 8.5u15 8.5u20 +1.5(-200)

                922 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Porcello, R 8o15 -105 / -115 / -110 -117 -1.5(+170)

                LAA-1B-Albert Pujols-? | TV: FS-West, NESN, DTV: 628, 692

                8:10 PM EDT

                923 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Hughes, P 8o20 8o12 / 8 / 8u15 8u20 +1.5(-195)

                924 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (R) Samardzija, J -150 -140 / -134 / -131 -130 -1.5(+165)

                TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-North, DTV: 665, 668

                7:05 PM EDT

                925 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Leake, M 8 7o20 / 7o15 / 7o20 7 +1.5(-160)

                926 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Carrasco, C -140 -140 / -156 / -160 -155 -1.5(+140)

                TV: FS-Ohio, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 661, 662

                7:10 PM EDT

                927 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Jimenez, U -115 -115 -114 -1.5(+150)

                928 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Alvarez, H 7.5 7.5 7.5u25 +1.5(-170)

                TV: FS-Florida, MASN2, DTV: 641, 654

                8:10 PM EDT

                929 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Lynn, L 7.5u15 -111 / -109 / -108 -106 -1.5(+150)

                930 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Young, C -125 7.5u15 / 7.5u20 7.5u25 +1.5(-170)

                TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-Midwest, DTV: 671, 672
                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                Comment


                • #38
                  Team Open Line Movements Current Puck Line Scores

                  8:05 PM EDT

                  63 NEW YORK RANGERS 5o15 5o15 / 5 / 5o11 5o15 +1.5(-265)

                  64 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING -130 -130 / -136 -135 -1.5(+220)

                  NYR-G-Henrik Lundqvist-Probable | TAM-G-Ben Bishop-Probable | TV: NBCS, DTV: 220
                  Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                  Comment


                  • #39
                    MLB
                    Short Sheet

                    Friday, May 22


                    Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 PM
                    Philadelphia: 24-15 SU revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less
                    Washington: 14-20 SU when playing on Friday

                    NY Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM
                    NY Mets: 2-11 in road games in night games
                    Pittsburgh: 13-2 SU in home games when playing on Friday

                    Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 PM
                    Milwaukee: 34-27 in road games in the first half of the season
                    Atlanta: WOOD is 12-20 TSR in all games

                    San Francisco at Colorado, 8:10 PM
                    San Francisco: 16-8 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
                    Colorado: 52-84 SU in night games

                    Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 PM
                    Chicago: LESTER is 15-3 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
                    Arizona: 9-22 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +125

                    San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM
                    San Diego: 9-23 SU in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
                    LA Dodgers: 80-31 SU as a home favorite of -110 or higher

                    Houston at Detroit, 7:05 PM
                    Houston: 20-9 SU with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 10 games
                    Detroit: 8-14 SU in home games after a win by 2 runs or less

                    Texas at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM
                    Texas: 12-29 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
                    NY Yankees: 38-24 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

                    Seattle at Toronto, 7:05 PM
                    Seattle: 13-20 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5
                    Toronto: 270-190 SU in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

                    Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM
                    Oakland: 3-12 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
                    Tampa Bay: 9-1 SU in home games after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs

                    LA Angels at Boston, 7:10 PM
                    LA Angels: 73-38 SU with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.250 the last 15 games
                    Boston: 2-10 SU in home games after scoring 4 runs or less 6 straight games

                    Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 PM
                    Minnesota: 14-7 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
                    Chi White Sox: SAMARDZIJA is 7-18 TSR in the first half of the season

                    Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 PM
                    Cincinnati: 9-24 SU in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
                    Cleveland: 81-49 SU with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 15 games

                    Baltimore at Miami, 7:10 PM
                    Baltimore: 21-7 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span
                    Miami: 4-12 SU after 2 straight games without a stolen base

                    St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 PM
                    St. Louis: 27-14 SU against the money line in all games
                    Kansas City: 15-25 SU in home games in May games
                    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                    Comment


                    • #40
                      MLB

                      Friday, May 22


                      Wind toward centerfield at PNC Park Friday

                      According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out toward center field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh as the Pirates host the New York Mets Friday.

                      Temperatures will be in the mid-to-low 60s by the time first pitch rolls around.

                      The probable pitching matchup features Noah Syndergaard for the Mets and Gerrit Cole for the Bucs. Oddsmakers have pegged the total at 7.


                      McHugh has been lights out on the road

                      The Houston Astros have won all four of their road starts this season when Collin McHugh takes the bump this season. The right-hander is has posted a 2-0 record with a 3.08 ERA away from Minute Maid Park.

                      McHugh has only surrendered one home run and nine runs during 26.1 innings of work in those games.

                      The 'Stros are currently +102 when they travel to Detroit Friday.


                      Cubs bettors enjoying brilliant May from Lester

                      Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester has been sensational in the month of May, posting a record of 4-0 with an ERA of 1.67 in four starts.

                      Lester has recorded wins over the Milwaukee Brewers (-182), St. Louis Cardinals (+117), New York Mets (-145) and Pittsburgh Pirates (-102) and will go for number five when the Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday.

                      The Cubbies are presently -139 on the moneyline and the total has come down to 8 from the opening 8.5.


                      Alvarez still winless on the season

                      Henderson Alvarez will take to the mound for the Miami Marlins Friday trying to get his first win of the season. In the right-handers three starts this season he is 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA while surrendering more hits (22) than innings pitched (17.1).

                      Though Alvarez has struggled, he has received little run support with the Marlins cashing in six runs in those three starts.

                      The Marlins are +100 when they host the Orioles Friday.


                      Lack of offense has Red Sox on a tear for Under bettors

                      The Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 3-1 Thursday evening, making it eight consecutive scorelines finishing under the closing total for the BoSox.

                      The Sox have struggled getting runners across the plate over that stretch, scoring just 15 runs in the past eight games (1.9 runs per game). They've been shutout once and mustered just one run in three of those games.

                      The eight-game Under streak has the Red Sox as the seventh best under club in the bigs at 18-22-1.

                      Boston will open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park Friday. Rick Porcello is the probable starter for the home team, while the Angels are slated to counter with Garrett Richards. The total is presently tabbed at 8.


                      Marlins lose seventh-straight game as fave

                      The Miami Marlins are mired in a seven game losing skid and have been pegged as favorites in each of those matchups.

                      The Fish fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 7-6 Thursday evening, making it the second consecutive series in which they've been swept.

                      The recent drought as the Marlins second-last in our Money Standings at $-1261. Only the Oakland A's are worse at $-2051.

                      The Marlins host the Baltimore Orioles Friday evening and are presently +103 home dogs.
                      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

                      Comment


                      • #41
                        MLB

                        Friday, May 22

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                        MLB betting cheat sheet: Nationals churning out runs, wins
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                        Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for this weekend’s major-league schedule:

                        National pride

                        The Washington Nationals have won five in a row (3-2 O/U) and have an 11-2 record in their last 13 games. They are also 11-2 O/U in those 13 outings. Washington has scored 205 runs on the season, second most in Major League Baseball (no other National League team has crossed the plate more than 186 times). Bryce Harper has 23 hits in his last 44 at-bats plus 10 homers and 23 RBIs since May 6.

                        Road woes

                        In his previous outing against the Chicago White Sox on May 1, Minnesota Twins’ right-hander Kyle Gibson allowed no runs in eight innings. But that came at home, where Gibson is 3-1 with a 1.40 ERA. On the road he is 0-2 with a 4.76 mark in four starts. Gibson will pitch at the White Sox on Sunday.

                        Brandishing the Brandons

                        First baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford are on fire for the San Francisco Giants. Belt has nine hits, three home runs, and seven RBIs in his last four games. Crawford has 12 hits in his last five (five-game hitting streak) and has driven in five runs during this current stretch. San Francisco has won five in a row (3-2 O/U) to surge into second place in the NL West.

                        Pitching Notes

                        * Felix Hernandez may dominate the headlines garnered by the Seattle Mariners’ starting rotation, but don’t sleep on James Paxton. The 26-year-old southpaw has turned in four straight quality starts and has not given up a single run in his last 20 innings. Paxton’s next outing will come on Saturday at the Toronto Blue Jays.

                        * Colorado Rockies’ righty Jordan Lyles got hit in the hand by a comebacker in his previous start, left after the first inning, and did not fare well five days later. He gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks in a Tuesday loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Lyles, who will take the mound on Saturday against San Francisco, has seen his ERA balloon from 2.92 to 4.53 over the course of four outings.

                        Hitting Notes

                        * Pittsburgh Pirates’ third baseman Josh Harrison is on an eight-game hitting streak and has a ridiculous 16 hits in his last six contests. But he is not getting much help. The Pirates are 1-6 in their last seven overall, 1-3 O/U in their last four, and 3-7 O/U in their last 10.

                        * The New York Yankees have lost three straight games and are 1-7 (2-6 O/U) in their last eight. Five of their regulars are hitting .217 or worse over the past seven days. Catcher Brian McCann (.234, 4 HR, 22 RBI) has two hits in his last 17 at-bats.

                        Totals Streak

                        Miami Marlins (23-16-2 O/U): The Marlins, who fired manager Mike Redmond last weekend, are 0-4 O/U in their last four overall. They have scored a grand total of four runs in their last five games and they have also lost six in a row. This weekend’s series will pit Miami against the Baltimore Orioles, who are 1-5 O/U in their last six.

                        Injury Notes

                        * Los Angeles Angels’ first baseman Albert Pujols got drilled in the hand during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pujols (.231, 7 HR, 15 RBI) left one inning later. There are no fractures and the veteran slugger is listed as day-to-day with a contusion.

                        * The San Diego Padres have placed center fielder Wil Myers (left-wrist tendinitis) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11. Myers (.291, 5 HR, 19 RBI) has not played since May 10. He is eligible to return next Tuesday, but that may be wishful thinking.
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                        • #42
                          NBA
                          Short Sheet

                          Friday, May 22


                          Eastern Conference - Finals - Best of 7 - Game 2 Cleveland leads 1-0

                          Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks, 8:30 ET
                          Cleveland: 5-13 ATS as an underdog
                          Atlanta: 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite


                          NBA

                          Friday, May 22


                          Cavs struggle ATS with Spooner as referee

                          The Cleveland Cavaliers have gone 0-4 against the spread (1-3 straight up) with referee Bill Spooner as part of the officiating crew this season.

                          The Cavs defeated the Boston Celtics 122-121 with Spooner as an official for their only SU victory, but failed to cover the spread as 6-point road faves back on Nov. 14.

                          Along with Joe Crawford and Mike Callahan, Spooner will be on the floor calling Game 2 between the Cavs and Atlanta Hawks Friday.
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                          • #43
                            NHL
                            Short Sheet

                            Friday, May 22


                            Eastern Conference Finals - Best of 7 - Game 4 Tam Leads 2-1

                            NY Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8:05
                            NY Rangers: 65-89 SU after playing 2 straight games where 7 or more total goals were scored
                            Tampa Bay: 22-4 SU in home games after one or more consecutive overs


                            NHL

                            Friday, May 22


                            Henrik Lundqvist's troubles versus Lightning

                            New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has allowed five or more goals just six times during the 2014-15 regular season and postseason, but after Wednesday's 6-5 loss in the Eastern Conference Final, four of those games have come against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

                            Wednesday's scoreline marked the second-consecutive game in the series that the Lightning put six past the Swedish netminder. Tampa Bay tallied five in a 5-1 win against the Blushirts back on Nov. 17 and another five in a 6-3 win on Dec. 1.

                            The Lightning have a 2-1 lead in the series with Game 4 slated to go Friday evening in Florida. The Lightning are presently -128 and the total is 5.
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                            • #44
                              Weekend Primer

                              May 22, 2015


                              Upcoming Series to Watch

                              St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals

                              How appropriate is it that during one of the main junctures of the six-month-long Major League Baseball campaign -- Memorial Day -- that the best teams from each league square off in a compelling holiday weekend series? Baseball’s best team, the Cardinals, has had quite the test over the past week, playing their last seven games against fellow contenders, the Tigers and Mets. The result? A 3-4 performance over that stretch, and it doesn’t get any easier as they travel to “The K” in Kansas City.

                              The Royals have continued to be one of baseball’s best stories, proving that they’re certainly no fluke whatsoever, and currently own the AL’s best record at 26-14. They’re also warming up again, having won five of six, including a two-game sweep of Cincinnati in their last series that saw them outscore the opposition 10-1. Thus, we have arguably the best two teams in all of baseball set to clash while in rhythm, in this annual battle of Missouri. These two clubs also carry the two best run differentials in the game today, as Kansas City is first with a +64 mark, while the Cardinals narrowly trail behind them at +56. It’s a product of just how good both teams have been on both sides of the ball, which could actually make this -- dare I say it -- a potential World Series preview. The Royals have the best home record in the American League at 15-6, which might give them the slight edge. They’re the standard -110 in game one tonight, with veteran Chris Young, who has been surprisingly terrific, facing Lance Lynn.

                              Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers

                              Heading into Memorial Day Weekend, there are still numerous people wondering just how real the Astros are; this series could serve to further prove their legitimacy. Theoretically, this is Houston’s toughest challenge to date, as Detroit owns the best record of any team the Astros have faced thus far. And if the opening game of this series is any indication -- which the Tigers won, 6-5, yesterday afternoon in extra innings -- it could be a key series victory for Detroit in this four-game set.

                              These two clubs rank third and fourth, respectively, in the American League in runs scored this season, so the over could be a popular bet as the rest of this series unfolds, although both the Astros and Tigers do not have a standout record for overs entering Friday. As to who will prevail, it’s hard to go against Houston. They’re still proving that they’re no fluke, having won 23 of their past 32 games, and have lost only one series over the past month-and-change. Detroit, meanwhile, has been relatively consistent, hovering around first place in the AL Central since the season first began. From that standpoint, this looks like a tough series to get a beat on, but there could certainly be an overriding amount of offense that aids overs.

                              Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox

                              Two American League powerhouses that have underachieved entering the Memorial Day holiday reside right here in this upcoming three-game series, with the Angels and Red Sox set to do battle at Fenway. This series is worth covering not just for that reason, but also because Boston currently possesses a streak of nailing eight consecutive under bets.

                              Can their glaring run of unders continue through tonight’s opener? It’s tough to say. Their offense, which is obviously better than how its performed recently, will be taking on Garrett Richards in game one, and he’s been mostly tremendous in picking up where he left off before last year’s season-ending injury. Thus, it’s reasonable to think that Richards can continue to keep their bats at bay. The Angels, meanwhile, have been streaking with seven wins in their past ten games and own one of the more potent lineups in baseball. Plus, they may get Albert Pujols back in the lineup tonight. Either way, it’s an important series for both squads, who are looking to get back on track at this always-intriguing juncture of the season. Trying to tail Boston’s current run of unders might be a dangerous proposition.

                              Other Weekend Thoughts

                              -- The Reds are quietly emerging as a potential team to fade regularly. Coming into the season, I had them finishing in last place, and was not convinced by their 4-0 start to the year, so their downfall doesn’t surprise me. Since then, they’ve gone 14-22 and enter this series on a five-game losing streak. I’ll admit, their offense has looked pretty live this year, even with Devin Mesoraco in injury limbo (as in he still hasn’t been placed on the disabled list despite the fact that he hasn’t been able to catch for several weeks), but the lack of depth at the end of their starting rotation is troublesome. You could get fine value this weekend betting against them with the last-place Indians at home, who are probably better than their record. In Friday night’s opener, the Indians are +140 home ‘dogs with Carlos Carrasco on the mound, opposing Mike Leake. There’s potential there with Leake coming off a dreadful outing his last time out.

                              -- Remember when the Giants were 3-9 in mid-April and people started to already count out the defending World Series champs? That’s exactly why you don’t give into small sample sizes in the beginning of the season. Ever since that point, San Francisco has gone 20-9 to come within 1.5-games of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West, including carrying a five-game winning streak into tonight’s opening matchup with the Rockies. They also are coming off an impressive sweep of the Dodgers in which they shut them out in every game for only the second time in franchise history. Clearly, the Giants are cruising, especially with Hunter Pence back, while the Rockies have been a consistent fade all throughout May, losing 13 of 17 games this month. As a result, it might be a wise venture to take San Francisco for the series, who will get better value in this spot being the road team.

                              Fearless Prediction

                              -- If you’re looking for a series to latch onto a team that might be in the midst of a big run, than the upcoming Cubs/Diamondbacks series in The Desert might be right up your alley. On one side, you have the streaking Cubs, who have won eight of their past ten to regain a stronghold on second place in the NL Central. This has largely been thanks to the club’s pitching, which has yielded three runs or less in nine of their last 11. In the process, they’ve cashed five straight unders, and have a chance to continue that with ace Jon Lester on the hill tonight in the series opener. He’s facing a fellow Opening Day starter who’s generated more overs this year, however, that being Josh Collmenter. Arizona, meanwhile, has been doing a little streaking of their own, coming off a crucial four-game sweep of the reeling Marlins, putting an end to their own previous four-game losing streak. As a result, this could be a competitive series, with the Diamondbacks seeking to get back to .500, but Chicago appears poised to keep on rolling.
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                              • #45
                                MLB, Reds discussing Rose role at ASG

                                May 21, 2015

                                NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Rose's role at the All-Star game in Cincinnati will be determined by Major League Baseball and the Reds after they determine what other obligations the banned career hits leader has.

                                Rose began work as a studio analyst for Fox this month. The network will broadcast the game, which is being played in Rose's hometown on July 14.

                                ''We're in conversations with the Reds about the specifics of his involvement at the All-Star Game and it relates to Pete's employment, where he's committed, what he's going to be available for,'' baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.

                                ''That's one of those issues that will be resolved. It's just a question of nailing the details down,'' he said.

                                Rose agreed to a lifetime ban in 1989 after an MLB investigation concluded he bet on Reds' games while managing the team. He has applied for reinstatement, but Manfred has not given a timetable for a decision.

                                Manfred doesn't think Rose's presence will detract from the game.

                                ''The idea that any individual could overshadow the great players that we're going to have at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati is just not something that seems realistic to me,'' he said.

                                Rose generally is not allowed in parts of ballparks not open to fans. MLB allowed him to take part in the All-Century team announcement at Atlanta's Turner Field during the 1999 World Series and a Reds ceremony in 2013 honoring their 1975 and `76 championship teams.
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