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    Giants & Braves Continue Series At Turner Field

    A key clash of National League playoff hopefuls is part of Wednesday's MLB betting card as the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants play the middle contest of their 3-game set.

    First pitch at Turner Field will be delivered by Braves southpaw Mike Minor at 7:10 p.m. (ET). The Giants' Ryan Vogelsong opposes Minor, and the Braves opened at -115 to -120 with an 8½-run total that was priced to the 'over.'

    Both clubs are right in the thick of the NL race entering the series that got underway Tuesday with the Braves $1.45 favorites and also listed an 8½-run total. San Francisco bolted into the NL West lead this past weekend by sweeping the Houston Astros, and entered the series with a 2-game edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves sported the majors' longest current win streak, seven and counting before the first game of this series, and were 2.5-games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East while holding the lead in the wild card standings.

    Offense is where the biggest disparity between the two clubs resides. Atlanta is third in the NL scoring 4.68 runs per game while the Giants rank 11th roughly three-quarters of a run lower (3.92 rpg). San Francisco pitchers help make up for some of that with a 3.53 staff ERA that is fourth in the Senior Circuit. Braves hurlers come in with a 3.93 ERA, a tick better than the league average.

    Vogelsong (7-4, 2.36) has certainly done his part for the Giants, and remains under the radar despite a solid 2011 campaign and ranking second on the NL ERA charts this season. San Francisco is 11-5 in his 16 outings (+6.8 units) and the right-hander has strung together 13 consecutive quality starts that have resulted in 10 Giant victories.

    Wednesday will mark his first career assignment vs. Atlanta, with his only appearance to date against the Braves a long relief outing in April 2011.

    Minor (5-6, 5.97) has teetered on the edge of losing his job in the Braves rotation most of the season, but does bring a 2-start winning streak into Wednesday's contest. The young southpaw pitched well against the Cubs in his most recent trip to the mound (July 5), allowing just two earned runs in 6-1/3 innings while striking out six. That was one of only five quality starts Minor has made in 16 tries.

    His lone collision with the Giants came about 11 months ago, and Minor was outstanding with six shutout frames in Atlanta's 1-0 home win as small 'dogs against Tim Lincecum.

    Turner Field has been the epitome of a hostile environment for the Giants since it opened in 1997. The Braves owned a lopsided 39-19 advantage against San Fran on this diamond before Tuesday's affair, and had won nine of the last 12 played in Atlanta.

    Neither team is reporting any new injuries since the all-star break. The Giants missed all-star outfielder Melky Cabrera for last Sunday's finale vs. the Astros after he flew to Florida to be with his wife who was expecting the couple's third child. San Francisco will reportedly not place Cabrera on paternity leave, and he should be in the lineup Wednesday.
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

  • #2
    Around the Horn - Wednesday

    July 17, 2012

    NATIONAL LEAGUE

    St. Louis at Milwaukee - 2:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Wainwright (7-9, 4.62 ERA) 47-44 UNDER 8-1 away on Wednesdays
    Thornburg (0-0, 7.36 ERA) 43-47 5-2 L7 home during day


    -- Cardinals beat Brewers, 3-2 on Monday
    -- Brewers beat Cardinals, 3-2 on Tuesday

    Philadelphia at Los Angeles - 3:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Lee (1-6, 3.92 ERA) 41-51 1-5 L6 away vs LHP
    Kershaw (7-5, 2.84 ERA) 48-44 10-4 home vs LHP


    -- Phillies beat Dodgers, 3-2 on Monday
    -- Phillies beat Dodgers, 3-2 on Tuesday

    Pittsburgh at Colorado - 3:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    McDonald (9-3, 2.59 ERA) 50-40 OVER 8-1-2 L12 away vs RHP
    Guthrie (3-9, 6.14 ERA) 35-55 4-14 home during day


    -- Rockies beat Pirates, 5-4 on Monday
    -- Pirates beat Rockies, 6-2 on Tuesday

    Houston at San Diego - 3:35 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Rodriguez (7-7, 3.51 ERA) 34-57 3-14 away during day
    Richard (6-10, 3.83 ERA) 37-55 4-10 home vs LHP


    -- Astros beat Padres, 2-0 on Monday
    -- Padres beat Astros, 8-2 on Tuesday

    N.Y. Mets at Washington - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Young (2-3, 4.28 ERA) 46-44 OVER 9-4-1 away Game 2's
    Zimmermann (6-6, 2.48 ERA) 52-36 10-3 on Wednesdays


    -- Nationals beat Mets, 5-4 on Tuesday

    San Francisco at Atlanta - 7:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Vogelsong (7-4, 2.36 ERA) 50-40 OVER 6-2 L8 away vs LHP
    Minor (5-6, 5.97 ERA) 49-40 11-4 home Game 2's


    -- Giants beat Braves, 9-0 on Tuesday

    Arizona at Cincinnati - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Kennedy (6-8, 4.55 ERA) 43-47 UNDER 11-2 away Game 3's
    Latos (7-2, 4.10 ERA) 51-39 5-2 home on Wednesdays


    -- Diamondbacks beat Reds, 5-3 on Monday
    -- Reds beat Diamondbacks, 4-0 on Tuesday

    Miami at Chicago - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Johnson (5-6, 4.28 ERA) 44-46 4-9 L13 away Game 2's
    Samardzija (6-8, 4.71 ERA) 36-53 7-22 Game 2's


    -- Marlins beat Cubs, 9-5 on Tuesday


    AMERICAN LEAGUE

    Toronto at N.Y. Yankees - 1:05 PM EST (Game 3/3)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Romero (8-5, 5.03 ERA) 45-46 3-9 L12 away during day
    Kuroda (8-7, 3.67 ERA) 56-34 6-2 L8 home vs LHP


    -- Yankees beat Blue Jays, 6-3 on Monday
    -- Yankees beat Blue Jays, 6-1 on Tuesday

    Texas at Oakland - 3:35 PM EST (Game 2/2)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Lewis (6-6, 3.51 ERA) 55-35 2-5 L7 vs LHP
    Blackley (2-2, 2.63 ERA) 46-44 6-1 L7 home during day


    --Rangers beat Athletics, 6-1 on Tuesday

    Los Angeles at Detroit - 7:05 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Wilson (9-5, 2.43 ERA) 50-41 5-2 L7 away Game 3's
    Fister (3-6, 4.39 ERA) 47-44 6-0 L6 home vs LHP


    -- Tigers beat Angels, 8-6 on Monday
    -- Angels beat Tigers, 13-0 on Tuesday

    Chicago at Boston - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Hernandez (NR) 50-40 UNDER 6-1 L7 away Game 3's
    Doubront (9-4, 4.41 ERA) 46-45 7-4 home Game 3's


    -- Red Sox beat White Sox, 5-1 on Monday
    -- White Sox beat Red Sox, 7-5 on Tuesday

    Cleveland at Tampa Bay - 7:15 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Masterson (6-8, 4.14 ERA) 46-44 2-8 L10 away vs RHP
    Hellickson (4-6, 3.48 ERA) 47-44 3-7 L10 home vs LHP


    -- Indians beat Rays, 3-2 on Monday
    -- Rays beat Indians, 4-2 on Tuesday

    Seattle at Kansas City - 8:15 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Millwood (3-7, 3.71 ERA) 39-53 0-4 L4 on Wednesdays
    Chen (7-8, 5.50 ERA) 38-51 UNDER 8-1 L9 home Game 3's


    -- Mariners beat Royals, 9-4 on Monday
    -- Mariners beat Royals, 9-6 on Tuesday

    Baltimore at Minnesota - 8:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
    Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
    Hunter (3-4, 6.11 ERA) 46-44 2-6 L8 away vs LHP
    Liriano (3-8, 4.93 ERA) 38-52 3-9 home Game 3's


    -- Twins beat Orioles, 19-7 on Monday
    -- Twins beat Orioles, 6-4 on Tuesday
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #3
      Diamond Trends - Wednesday

      July 18, 2012

      SU TREND OF THE DAY:

      -- The Rockies are 0-9 since May 01, 2011 at home when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher after playing in a night game for a net profit of $1128 when playing against.

      OU TREND OF THE DAY:

      -- The White Sox are 0-12 OU since June 07, 2011 when playing a night game after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks in a night game for a net profit of $1200 when playing the under.

      STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:

      -- The Marlins are 13-0 OU since May 15, 2006 when Josh Johnson starts on the road after the team won their last two games for a net profit of $1300 when playing the over.

      MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:

      -- The Orioles are 0-11 (-4.3 rpg) since August 2009 after a game where their pitchers stranded 13+ base runners.

      TODAY’S TRENDS:

      -- The Indians are 8-0 since May 23, 2011 when Justin Masterson starts within 20 cents of pickem after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $837.

      -- The Nationals are 0-6 since April 14, 2011 when Jordan Zimmermann starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters on the road for a net profit of $683 when playing against.
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • #4
        MLB
        Armadillo's Write-Up

        Wednesday, July 18

        Hot pitchers
        -- Kershaw is 2-2, 3.34 in his last five starts.
        -- Latos is 2-0, 1.20 in his last four starts.
        -- Zimmerman is 3-0, 1.64 in his last four starts.
        -- Vogelsong is 1-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.

        -- Kuroda is 2-0, 4.33 in his last four starts.
        -- Blackley is 2-0, 1.93 in his last four starts. Lewis is 2-2, 3.86 in his last four outings.
        -- Wilson is 1-1, 2.77 in his last four starts. Fister is 2-0, 3.46 in his last couple starts.
        -- Masterson has a 2.33 RA in his last four road starts.
        -- Liriano is 2-1, 3.21 in his last five starts.

        Cold pitchers
        -- Wainwright is 1-2, 6.23 in his last three starts. Thornburg allowed five runs in 5.1 IP in his only '12 start.
        -- Lee is 1-3, 5.82 in his last six starts.
        -- Guthrie is 0-4, 8.49 in his last five starts. McDonald has a 7.47 RA in his last three starts.
        -- WRodriguez is 1-3, 4.50 in his last five starts. Richard is 1-3, 3.41 in his last four starts.
        -- Young is 1-3, 4.91 in his last five starts.
        -- Minor is 2-2, 7.43 in his last four starts.
        -- Kennedy is 1-3, 6.32 in his last six starts.
        -- JJohnson is 1-2, 4.30 in his last five starts. Samardzija is 1-5, 8.07 in his last six starts.

        -- Romero is 0-4, 8.57 in his last four starts, 0-2, 2.25 in his last two, when Blue Jays were shut out in both games.
        -- Hellickson is 0-5, 5.22 in his last six starts.
        -- Doubrant is 1-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
        -- Hunter is 1-2, 7.62 in his last five starts.
        -- BChen is 0-2, 11.57 in his last three starts. Millwood is 0-2, 5.47 in his last five starts.

        Hot Teams
        -- Washington won 11 of its last 17 games.
        -- Braves won even of their last eight games. San Francisco won its last four games, allowing five runs.
        -- Cubs won four of their last five games. Miami won three of four.
        -- Reds won ten of their last fourteen home games.
        -- Milwaukee is 13-7 in its last 20 home games.
        -- Pirates won 12 of their last 17 games.
        -- Phillies won their last four games, allowing ten runs.

        -- Bronx won eight of its last ten games.
        -- White Sox won 12 of their last 17 games.
        -- Indians are 9-6 in their last fifteen games.
        -- Detroit won eight of its last ten games.
        -- A's won nine of their last eleven games. Texas won five of six.

        Cold Teams
        -- Mets lost their last five games, allowing 33 runs.
        -- Arizona lost ten of its last thirteen road games.
        -- Cardinals lost five of their last six road games.
        -- Rockies lost 13 of their last 18 home games.
        -- Dodgers lost 19 of their last 25 games.
        -- San Diego lost five of their last eight games. Astros lost 14 of their last 15 road games.

        -- Angels lost five of their last seven road games.
        -- Blue Jays lost six of their last seven road games.
        -- Red Sox lost eight of their last twelve games.
        -- Tampa Bay is 7-12 in its last 19 games, 7-11 in last eighteen at home.
        -- Twins lost seven of their last ten games. Baltimore lost six of seven.
        -- Royals lost seven of their last eight games. Seattle lost seven of ten.

        Totals
        -- Seven of eleven Zimmerman starts went over the total.
        -- 12 of last 14 Cincinnati home games stayed under.
        -- 10 of 12 Minor starts went over the total.
        -- Under is 12-2 in Samardzija's last fourteen starts.
        -- Four of Wainwright's last six road starts went over the total.
        -- Ten of last eleven Colorado games stayed under the total.
        -- Six of last eight games at Petco Park stayed under the total.
        -- Eight of last eleven Dodger games stayed under the total.

        -- 12 of Angels' last 14 road games went over total.
        -- Under is 8-3 in Toronto's last eleven games.
        -- Five of last seven Boston games went over the total.
        -- Under is 14-5-2 in Cleveland's last 21 road games.
        -- Last five Minnesota games went over the total.
        -- Under is 14-6 in last twenty Seattle games.
        -- Seven of last eight Oakland home games stayed under.

        Umpires
        -- NY-Wsh-- Underdogs won five of last six Carlson games.
        -- Az-Cin-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Carapazza games.
        -- SF-Atl-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Cooper games.
        -- Mia-Chi-- Five of last seven Cousins games stayed under.
        -- StL-Mil-- Underdogs are 10-5 in last fifteen Tichenor games.
        -- Pitt-Col-- Underdogs are 9-5 in last fourteen Johnson games.
        -- Hst-SD-- 17 of 18 Emmel games went over the total.
        -- Phil-LA-- Four of last five Knight games stayed under total.

        -- LA-Det-- Favorites won Drake's last seven games behind plate.
        -- Tor-NY-- Seven of last nine Hudson games went over the total.
        -- Chi-Bos-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Gonzalez games.
        -- Clev-TB-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Iassogna games.
        -- Balt-Min-- Six of last eight Fairchild games stayed under total.
        -- Sea-KC-- Five of last seven Joyce games went over the total.
        -- Tex-A's-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Blaser games.
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • #5
          Wednesday, July 18

          Game Score Status Pick Amount

          NY Mets - 7:05 PM ET NY Mets +158 500
          Washington - Over 8 500

          LA Angels - 7:05 PM ET LA Angels -104 500
          Detroit - Under 9 500

          Chi. White Sox - 7:10 PM ET Boston -169 500
          Boston - Under 11 500

          Cleveland - 7:10 PM ET Cleveland +100 500
          Tampa Bay - Over 8 500

          San Francisco - 7:10 PM ET San Francisco +111 500
          Atlanta - Under 8.5 500

          Arizona - 7:10 PM ET Cincinnati -131 500
          Cincinnati - Under 8 500

          Miami - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs +106 500
          Chi. Cubs - Over 7.5 500

          Baltimore - 8:10 PM ET Baltimore +149 500
          Minnesota - Under 9 500

          Seattle - 8:10 PM ET Seattle +116 500
          Kansas City - Under 9 500
          Last edited by StarDust Bum; 07-18-2012, 06:12 PM.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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