Welcome Aboard--Bill Manning

[Kaptain]

I would like to be the first to welcome you aboard....Glad you decided to join the Forum...You'll see it's everything as we discussed...Theres some pretty nice people here...You'll learn who they are...

Knowing you as I do, and for so long (61Years). I know your heart and interest is in the Ponies...(Which I've never been good at)--as you know---so I'll guide you to the Dogs and Horses Section, where you'll find some good quality people/picks...

Put special emphasis on one Memphis Mafia (I call her Lady M), as she is very knowledgable and is more than willing to share...as she does every day...Give it time you'll see what I mean

For your info---I go by kmann(you could have chose bmann ),
I am one of the 3 Wise Men who post here, and aka--Kaptain TOF...FrankB03 and Coverboy are the other 2/3 of the 3 WM....

As most of you reading this, you probably have ascertained that this is my BABY Brother...I use BABY, cause he doesn't like it....bmann has been in the Sports Related field for, I guess about
35-40 years...Hes been a good brother, a good friend, and the one I argue with most(relating to Sports:cool: )

I would like all of you to give him a warm welcome, he has a good sense of humor, can dish it out, but most of all, he can take it...kmann---aka---Kaptain TOF

[len caprisecca]

bill

welcome to the forum

[ItsBillBelichick]

A friend of Kaptain TOF is a friend of mine!

Welcome aboard Bill.

[Spark]

Bill... Welcome to our family .... I am sure you will truly enjoy this forum.... gl as always and if you need anything at all just ask us...

One more thing Bill...ask your brother who gave him the title of...TOF

[fleetfox]

Welcome Aboard

Any kin to Archie, Peyton or Eli?

[MemphisMafia]

Bill :

The Warmest of Welcomes

Now theres two of ya to mess with

Your brother is a class act , and Im sure you have the same flaws so ...... Ponie-Up and lets get to runnin

G.L.

***MMM***

[MemphisMafia]

Play - Ball :

Interestingly enough the Fish are a very good play against any team with a winning record in the second half . Since 97 they are 163-158 and a + 45.2* / Last 3 years a 70-42 @ + 35.6* , tossin thier Under/Over here (which is a very positive+) after 3 wins in a row and you have the makins for a very solid bet .

Fla - 150 + Over 9 - 110 + Oak/Texas Over 11 - 120 + Mariners/ Angels Over 9 - 120 @ a * = 969.00

Lovin it

G.L.

***MMM***


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" The Times You Get / For the Times You Gave "

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Lets do Brunch Sometime $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[MemphisMafia]

Catching the Eye :

New York Mets at Atlanta Under 9 -109

- Trachsel & Hampton
- Listed pitchers


There are plenty of reasons to expect a low scoring game here. First we should mention that these two teams and two pitchers squared off less than a week ago in the Big Apple and a total of seven runs were produced. Atlanta will enter this contest 40-56 (o/u) this season and 19-27 (o/u) at home. Moreover, they are a staggering 24-44 (o/u) in night games this season and 11-24 (o/u) when the total is between 9 and 9.5 this season. Note too that the Braves are now 2-13-1 (o/u) their last sixteen.

Those just happen to be—solid and straightforward—respective “Under” trends of 58%, 58%, 67%, and 87%.

Looking at the Braves recent stats paints a pretty clear picture of why they are an “Under” team of late. They are averaging just 3.4 runs per contest over their last seven. In addition, the Braves boast a phenomenal 2.62 ERA as a team their last ten games and a microscopic 1.05 ERA from the pen over the same stretch. It does not get much better than that when looking to play a game “Under”.

As far as the pitching match-up goes, the Braves Hampton enters with a less than impressive 4.92 ERA and 1.642 WHIP. However, he has a 2.14 ERA and 0.942 WHIP over his last three starts. We should also note that he is a whopping 18-38 (o/u) his last fifty-six starts when the total is set between 9 and 9.5 Note too that he is a lefty and the Mets are averaging just 4 runs per game against left-handed starters. The Mets Trachsel meanwhile carries a 3.59 ERA and 1.335 WHIP. By all accounts, he shouldn’t have much trouble shutting down a struggling Braves offense. Oh … and one last thing to note is each of the past four meetings between these clubs have played “Under”. We’ll trust the numbers here and call for this one to stay far below the posted number.

G.L.

***MMM***

[MemphisMafia]

Adding :

Los Angeles at SD -131 - The Dodgers have a nice run going on the road (10-2 L12) but I am going against them in this spot. Adam Eaton has been particularly impressive against the Dodgers only allowing 8 er over 42.2ip (1.51 era) over his last seven starts against them in 2003 and 2004 and threw a one hit gem at LA on 7/25. SD is 7-2 in Eaton's last nine starts and are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Pads also have a pretty good bullpen, if Eaton can get them a lead late in the game. I'll make a play on the Pads at home.

St. Louis at SF over 8.5 -110 - Carpenter has been touched up a little bit in his last three (5.49 era, 1.68 whip allowing 26 hits over 19.2 ip) and doesn't pitch as well on the road. St. Louis has been involved in some high scoring games on road lately as they have gone over in 7 of their last 8. SF has gone over 28-19 at home including 8 of the last 10 and Williams does not have impressive home splits (5.11, 1.38 whip) and has not been sharp lately walking 13 in his last 17 ip. I'll check the wind and the umpire before gametime but this looks like a good over play here.

Other considerations for me tonight are Colorado +120 vs. the Big Unit. Colorado is 10-5 at home vs. LH's scoring 7.2 rpg and fading Az. is always a consideration. Anaheim/Seattle over 9 -102. Merriwether behind the plate is an over ump and Meche's L3 are horrendous and his road splits are not good. GL on the action!


G.L.

***MMM***

[Kaptain]

Lady M

Kaptains getting ready to sail...as usual thanks for being so cordial...as always...kmann:cool:

[knockonwood]

Wish You the Best Bill!!! Welcome to the Bettors Chat Family!!! Knock!

[bill manning]

welcome

thanks everyone for the kind welcoming statements. I'm new at these chat forums so it will take a while for me to catch on as you know i must be slow being kin to the kaptain Kmann. however, it will be fun once i see you guys on the board enough to get to know you. again thanks for the kind words of welcome and shove aboard ye maties and avast yee land lubbers, get out of the way here comes the kaptains kin.:D

[CoverBoy]

Welcome, Bill - We can use as many Mannings here as possible. Lookin' forward to working with you ... Have fun in here and best of luck always.

-Coverboy

[MemphisMafia]

Re: Catching the Eye :

Originally posted by MemphisMafia
New York Mets at Atlanta Under 9 -109

- Trachsel & Hampton
- Listed pitchers


There are plenty of reasons to expect a low scoring game here. First we should mention that these two teams and two pitchers squared off less than a week ago in the Big Apple and a total of seven runs were produced. Atlanta will enter this contest 40-56 (o/u) this season and 19-27 (o/u) at home. Moreover, they are a staggering 24-44 (o/u) in night games this season and 11-24 (o/u) when the total is between 9 and 9.5 this season. Note too that the Braves are now 2-13-1 (o/u) their last sixteen.

Those just happen to be—solid and straightforward—respective “Under” trends of 58%, 58%, 67%, and 87%.

Looking at the Braves recent stats paints a pretty clear picture of why they are an “Under” team of late. They are averaging just 3.4 runs per contest over their last seven. In addition, the Braves boast a phenomenal 2.62 ERA as a team their last ten games and a microscopic 1.05 ERA from the pen over the same stretch. It does not get much better than that when looking to play a game “Under”.

As far as the pitching match-up goes, the Braves Hampton enters with a less than impressive 4.92 ERA and 1.642 WHIP. However, he has a 2.14 ERA and 0.942 WHIP over his last three starts. We should also note that he is a whopping 18-38 (o/u) his last fifty-six starts when the total is set between 9 and 9.5 Note too that he is a lefty and the Mets are averaging just 4 runs per game against left-handed starters. The Mets Trachsel meanwhile carries a 3.59 ERA and 1.335 WHIP. By all accounts, he shouldn’t have much trouble shutting down a struggling Braves offense. Oh … and one last thing to note is each of the past four meetings between these clubs have played “Under”. We’ll trust the numbers here and call for this one to stay far below the posted number.

G.L.

***MMM***

The cornerstones in place (2-14-1 O/U in last 17 games)

[Kaptain]

Lady M

A SPOT right below me for tid-bits...