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    Cincinnati Reds, Pirates in MLB betting clash

    Two teams picked to bookend the NL Central Division standings this season continue their four-game series in Cincinnati on Sunday with Game 3 between the Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates.

    First pitch at what should be a breezy Great American Ball Park is 10:10 a.m. (PT).

    Cincinnati is living up to preseason odds to repeat at the top of the division while Pittsburgh is getting help avoiding the cellar of the NL Central so far from Houston. The Pirates are also proving to be road warriors in the early going, winning five of their seven away from Iron City following Friday's 6-1 win in Cincinnati to get the series started.

    Charlie Morton choked Reds hitters with a five-hit complete game for the Bucs who were 170 underdogs. Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each homered to provide the offense.

    The win left Pittsburgh 6-7 overall, 5-2 on the road heading into Saturday's contest. The Pirates have been 'dogs in all seven away games, good enough for nearly a six-unit return when not playing at PNC Park. Cincy fell to 8-5 on the season and saw its lead shrink to a game over Milwaukee. Reds backers were up about 1.5 units on the season.

    Saturday's second game had yet to have MLB odds posted due to some injury issues creating a pitching change that will carry over to Sunday's contest. James McDonald was scheduled to start for the Pirates while Cincinnati's Mike Leake was being bumped forward a day.

    Leake's shift to Saturday was due to Edinson Volquez experiencing a sore neck. Volquez will now pitch Sunday opposite Pittsburgh's Jeff Karstens, who is making his first start of the season in place of Ross Ohlendorf who hit the DL earlier this week due to a strained shoulder.

    Karstens' three relief appearances thus far in 2011 have yielded no runs for the opposition in 5 2/3 innings. He worked 3 1/3 frames at home in relief of Ohlendorf on April 8, the Bucs rallying from a 3-0 hole to eventually win the game in 14 innings, 4-3.

    The right-hander moved back and forth from the Pittsburgh rotation to the bullpen in 2010, starting 19 of his 26 games. One of the starts was against the Reds, a loss for Karstens and the Pirates. He also worked eight innings out of the 'pen against Cincinnati and allowed eight runs combined in those appearances.

    Volquez (3-0, 5.82) would be garnering early NL Cy Young votes if not for his first-inning struggles. The Dominican has allowed at least two earned runs in the first frame of all three of his starts, but the Reds have battled back from the early deficits to win each time.

    A late start to the 2010 season only allowed Volquez to make one start against the Pirates, but it was a dandy. The right-hander worked seven scoreless innings at home, giving up just one hit and a walk while striking out 10. Cincinnati's bullpen unraveled to leave Volquez with a no decision for his effort, though the Reds still managed to grab a 5-4 victory in 10 innings.

    Mother Nature is expected to give balls heading out to left-center extra help with 20-30 mph winds from the WSW in the forecast. The afternoon high in Porkopolis is expected to reach the mid-to-low 60s with the skies partly cloudy.

    Derryl Cousins, now in his 33rd season calling games in the bigs, will have plate duty on Sunday. He's 21-15-2 'over' going back to the start of the 2010 season, but 7-2 'under' in games with totals of nine or higher in that span.

    The wrap-around series concludes Monday when Pittsburgh is scheduled to send right-hander Kevin Correia to the mound against lefty Travis Wood for Cincinnati.
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

  • #2
    NHL Odds: Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks

    The Vancouver Canucks will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their first round playoff series against the Blackhawks when the series shifts to Chicago's United Center this Sunday for Game 3. The puck is set to drop at 5 p.m. (PT) and the game will be broadcast nationally on VERSUS.

    Vancouver relied on its shutdown defense in a 2-0 victory over Chicago in Game 1 this past Wednesday as a 178 home favorite. Friday night, the Canucks used a potent offense to open up a two game lead on the Blackhawks with a 4-3 decision as a 181 home favorite. While the total stayed well ‘under’ the 5½-goal total in the first game, it went ‘over’ the 5-goal line in Game 2.

    Roberto Luongo was the top star in Wednesday’s shutout by stopping all 32 shots he faced. He ended the regular season with a 2.11 goals-against-average and a save percentage of .928. Chris Higgins and Jannik Hansen scored two quick goals in the first period and that was all the scoring that Vancouver needed.

    The second game featured the Canucks top-ranked offense that led the NHL in scoring with 3.15 goals a game. Hansen started things off in the first period with his second goal of the playoffs but it was Daniel Sedin who did the most damage by tallying two goals, including the game-winner midway through the third period. It is little surprise that Sedin was the top star in this game after leading the NHL in points with 104.

    The defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks are back on their heels, but hoping to take some offensive momentum from Friday’s three-goal effort into Sunday’s game. They could not get anything past Luongo in Game 1, but did manage to beat him three times in 26 shots the second time around.

    Ben Smith kept this game close with two goals and Viktor Stalberg added the third, but if Chicago is going to have any chance against the Canucks it will need a better effort from Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Patrick Sharp. Toews and Kane each had over 70 points this season and Sharp led the team in goals with 34. The three have combined for one assist in two games.

    Chicago goalie Corey Crawford, who was making his first career playoff start, stopped 31 of 33 shots in Game 1, but gave up four goals on 27 shots in the second game of the series. He had a .917 save percentage and a GGA of 2.30 in 55 regular season starts.

    Vancouver’s fast start puts it in prime position to avenge two straight losses to Chicago in the postseason. The Canucks were eliminated by the Blackhawks in the conference semifinals in 2009 and the first round of last year’s playoffs, with each series ending in six games.

    The two split their four-game regular season series this year with each winning one game at home and one game on the road. The total was split 2-2 as well.

    The Canucks were 44-22 this season as a favorite and 10-6 as an underdog. The total stayed ‘under’ in 45 of 82 games. The Blackhawks were 33-30 as a favorite and 11-8 as an underdog this year. The total stayed ‘under’ in 43 games.

    Chicago should open as a mild favorite as the series shifts to its rink, but stick with Vancouver to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a third straight win
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #3
      MLB

      Sunday, April 17

      Game Score Status Pick Amount

      Baltimore - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore +125 500
      Cleveland - Over 8.5 500

      Pittsburgh - 1:10 PM ET Cincinnati -172 500
      Cincinnati - Over 9 500

      Toronto - 1:35 PM ET Toronto +206 500
      Boston - Over 8.5 500

      NY Mets - 1:35 PM ET Atlanta -180 500
      Atlanta - Over 8 500

      Milwaukee - 1:35 PM ET Washington +132 500
      Washington -

      Minnesota - 1:40 PM ET Tampa Bay -127 500
      Tampa Bay - Over 8 500

      San Diego - 2:05 PM ET Houston -117 500
      Houston - Over 7 500

      LA Angels - 2:10 PM ET LA Angels -109 500
      Chi. White Sox - Under 8 500

      Seattle - 2:10 PM ET Kansas City -117 500
      Kansas City - Over 7.5 500

      Chi. Cubs - 3:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs +112 500
      Colorado - Over 9.5 500

      Detroit - 4:05 PM ET Oakland -159 500
      Oakland - Under 8 500

      St. Louis - 4:10 PM ET St. Louis -128 500
      LA Dodgers - Over 7.5 500

      San Francisco - 4:10 PM ET San Francisco -120 500
      Arizona - Under 10 500

      Milwaukee - 4:10 PM ET Milwaukee -104 500
      Washington - Under 8.5 500


      -----------------------------------------------------------

      Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
      04/16/11 4-*4-*0 50.00% -*170 Detail
      04/15/11 7-*1-*0 87.50% +*3085 Detail
      04/14/11 5-*0-*1 100.00% +*3035 Detail
      04/13/11 5-*4-*1 55.56% +*325 Detail
      Totals 21-*9-*2 70.00% +6275

      Sunday, April 17

      Game Score Status Pick Amount

      Washington - 3:00 PM ET Washington +107 500
      NY Rangers - Under 5 500

      Anaheim - 6:00 PM ET Nashville -142 500
      Nashville - Over 5 500

      Vancouver - 8:00 PM ET Vancouver +107 500
      Chicago - Over 5 500
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • #4
        Yanks send Sabathia to hill to face Rangers


        TEXAS RANGERS (10-4)

        at NEW YORK YANKEES (8-5)


        First pitch: Sunday, 8:05 p.m. EDT
        Line: N.Y. Yankees -145, Texas +135, Total: 8

        The Yankees will be the latest team to try and figure out Rangers righthander Alexi Ogando when they play a rubber game with Texas Sunday night.

        Ogando has been one of the biggest surprises of the early season. The 27-year-old was set to pitch out of the bullpen until a Tommy Hunter injury forced him into the rotation for the first time in his big league career. He’s thrown 13 scoreless innings through his first two starts, shutting out the Mariners at home over six, then the Tigers on the road over seven on Monday.

        This will be a much tougher challenge for Ogando. Since the start of 2010, the Yankees have averaged more runs per game at home (5.82) than any American League team, and the Yanks are 116-56 (.674 winning percentage) since the opening of the New Yankee Stadium in 2009, the best home record in baseball. Ogando allowed no runs and three hits while striking out three in 2 1/3 innings over four relief appearances against the Yankees last season. Ogando hasn’t exactly overpowered opponents this season, striking out eight in those 13 innings.

        New York will counter with ace CC Sabathia. He has been tough to beat in the Bronx, going 21-5 with a 2.88 ERA at home (regular season and playoffs) since joining the Yankees. New York has gone 26-11 in his home starts.

        He’s faced the Rangers three times since joining the Yankees, twice in the playoffs, with New York winning each time. Sabathia wasn’t particularly sharp in those outings though. In Game 1 of the ALCS at Texas last October, he was knocked out after allowing five runs in four innings. In Game 5 back in New York, he allowed only two runs over six innings but also gave up 11 hits. In his only regular season start as a Yankee against the Rangers, almost one year ago to the day (April 16, 2010), he held them to one run and three hits in the Bronx, striking out nine in a 5-1 Yankees win.

        Michael Young has had some success against Sabathia in his career (.316 batting average, but only one walk, four doubles and no home runs in 40 career plate appearances), as has Mike Napoli (3-for-9 with a double and a home run). Ian Kinsler has homered twice in nine at-bats against Sabathia, his only hits against the lefty.

        With Sabathia on the mound, the odds aren’t long enough to pick the Rangers in this one. The Yankees will put the bats on the ball against Ogando, and they should get enough run support for Sabathia. My pick is New York.The FoxSheets have a four-star trend working in the Yankees’ favor:

        Play On - Home teams with a money line of -100 to -150 (NY YANKEES) - with a very good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.250 or better on the season, good fielding team - turning 1.1 or more DP's/game on the season. (71-24 over the last 5 seasons.) (74.7%, +41.3 units. Rating = 4*)
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • #5
          Diamond Trends - Sunday

          April 17, 2011


          SU TREND OF THE DAY:


          The Blue Jays are 0-11 since May 22, 2010 on the road after a loss in which their opponent left 18+ men on base and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1105 when playing against.




          OU TREND OF THE DAY:


          The Marlins are 0-9 OU since May 02, 2007 when Anibal Sanchez starts on the road when the start time is earlier than 4:00 PM local time for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.

          STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:


          The Athletics are 12-0 since August 16, 2009 when Trevor Cahill starts after his team lost the last time he started for a net profit of $1330.

          MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:


          The Diamondbacks are 0-21 (-3.7 rpg) since May 2009 when their line is within 20 cents of pickem and they are off a loss in which they had six or fewer hits and left at least five men on base.

          TODAY’S TRENDS:


          The Rays are 0-7 since September 19, 2010 at home and it is the last game of the series for a net profit of $963 when playing against.
          The Mariners are 0-9 since July 03, 2010 as a road dog after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $900 when playing against.
          The Angels are 0-7 since July 21, 2010 after a 5+ run win for a net profit of $765 when playing against.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • #6
            Playoff Results - First Round

            April 17, 2011


            Home teams have gone 10-6
            Favorites have gone 10-6
            Favorites that won have gone 5-5 on the puck line
            The 'under' has gone 8-6-2

            First Round Results




            Visitor Home Final Score ATS OVER/UNDER

            Wednesday Apr. 13, 2011
            Lightning Penguins 3-0 FAVORITE (-145) UNDER 5.5
            Coyotes Red Wings 4-2 FAVORITE (-170) OVER 5.5
            Rangers Capitals 2-1 (OT) FAVORITE (-165) UNDER 5
            Blackhawks Canucks 2-0 FAVORITE (-180) UNDER 5
            Predators Ducks 4-1 UNDERDOG (+120) PUSH 5

            Thursday Apr. 14, 2011
            Canadiens Bruins 2-0 UNDERDOG (+160) UNDER 5
            Sabres Flyers 1-0 UNDERDOG (+135) UNDER 5.5
            Kings Sharks 3-2 (OT) FAVORITE (-220) PUSH 5

            Friday Apr. 15, 2011
            Lightning Penguins 5-1 UNDERDOG (+110) OVER 5
            Rangers Capitals 2-0 FAVORITE (-170) UNDER 5
            Blackhawks Canucks 4-3 FAVORITE (-180) OVER 5
            Predators Ducks 5-3 FAVORITE (-150) OVER 5

            Saturday Apr. 16, 2011
            Coyotes Red Wings 4-3 FAVORITE (-165) OVER 5
            Sabres Flyers 5-4 FAVORITE (-175) OVER 5
            Canadiens Bruins 3-1 UNDERDOG (+170) UNDER 5
            Kings Sharks 4-0 UNDERDOG (+175) UNDER 5

            Sunday Apr. 17, 2011
            Capitals Rangers
            Ducks Predators
            Canucks Blackhawks

            Monday Apr. 18, 2011
            Flyers Sabres
            Bruins Canadiens
            Penguins Lightning
            Red Wings Coyotes

            Tuesday Apr. 19, 2011
            Canucks Blackhawks
            Sharks Kings

            Wednesday Apr. 20, 2011
            Capitals Rangers
            Penguins Lightning
            Flyers Sabres
            Ducks Predators
            Red Wings Coyotes

            Thursday Apr. 21, 2011
            Bruins Canadiens
            Blackhawks Canucks
            Sharks Kings

            Friday Apr. 22, 2011
            Coyotes Red Wings
            Sabres Flyers
            Predators Ducks

            Saturday Apr. 23, 2011
            Lightning Penguins
            Rangers Capitals
            Canadiens Bruins
            Kings Sharks

            Sunday Apr. 24, 2011
            Red Wings Coyotes
            Ducks Predators
            Flyers Sabres
            Canucks Blackhawks

            Monday Apr. 25, 2011
            Capitals Rangers
            Penguins Lightning
            Sharks Kings

            Tuesday Apr. 26, 2011
            Sabres Flyers
            Bruins Canadiens
            Blackhawks Canucks
            Predators Ducks

            Wednesday Apr. 27, 2011
            Rangers Capitals
            Canadiens Bruins
            Lightning Penguins
            Kings Sharks
            Coyotes Red Wings




            Winners in BOLD
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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