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  • Diamond Hustler
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 04-04-10
    • 906

    #71
    Well, I didn't quite get the two quality starts I was looking for, but 2-0 nonetheless after both teams put up 9 runs a piece. You better have a damn good reason if you're going against Texas right now, and Joe Saunders certainly isn't a good reason.

    Today, I think the hate has gone too far on the Pirates in Milwaukee. Locke has been surprisingly solid and the bullpen has been fairly leak proof. The same can not be said about the Brewers who are now without their best reliever. Also see a huge mismatch between the Braves and Mets. Regardless of how yesterday's game ends, the Braves will be out to dominate today with Minor and should be able to keep the bats going against Gee during his 6 innings (at most) and the lackluster Mets bullpen.

    Splits after May 24th

    Favorites (35-17) +$1,422
    Underdogs (19-34) -$1,133

    AL (24-28) -$418
    NL (30-23) +$707

    Home (15-12) +$138
    Away (39-39) +$151

    April (28-30) -$249
    May (26-21) +$538

    May 25th

    PITTSBURGH PIRATES +119
    (J. Locke) @ Milwaukee Brewers
    ATLANTA BRAVES -153 (M. Minor) @ New York Mets
    Comment
    • Diamond Hustler
      SBR Wise Guy
      • 04-04-10
      • 906

      #72
      Back to back 2-0 days! Need to keep it rolling...

      No need for explanation on the Braves... I hope. Cardinals are more of a gut feeling at this point, and with the price tag I can't refuse. Dodgers are 6-4 in Kershaw's starts this year and I can easily see Miller being the cause of loss #5. Cardinals have hit Clayton fairly hard given his skill set. Now time to get out there are grill some meat!

      Splits after May 25th

      Favorites (36-17) +$1,522
      Underdogs (20-34) -$1,014

      AL (24-28) -$418
      NL (32-23) +$926

      Home (15-12) +$138
      Away (41-39) +$370

      April (28-30) -$249
      May (28-21) +$757

      May 26th

      ATLANTA BRAVES -126 (J. Teheran) @ New York Mets
      ST. LOUIS CARDINALS +140 (S. Miller) @ Los Angeles Dodgers
      Comment
      • Diamond Hustler
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 04-04-10
        • 906

        #73
        And that's why you go with your gut... has anybody else dare bet against Kershaw at home this year?

        Giants were 0-7 before stealing 2 games in the series last year, this is a match-up where the home team goes home the victor 9 out of 10 times. With Bochy having to do some juggling on Tuesday, he may stretch some players tonight to give him more wiggle room tomorrow. Same things goes for the Cubs/White Sox. The road teams might have the better starters on paper, but the situation trumps that in my opinion as the home teams are sending out very serviceable options both coming off superb outings with high confidence.

        Splits after May 26th

        Favorites (36-18) +$1,396
        Underdogs (21-34) -$874

        AL (24-28) -$418
        NL (33-24) +$940

        Home (15-12) +$138
        Away (42-40) +$384

        April (28-30) -$249
        May (29-22) +$771

        May 27th

        San Francisco Giants @ OAKLAND ATHLETICS +106 (D. Straily)
        Chicago Cubs @ CHICAGO WHITE SOX -115 (J. Quintana)
        Comment
        • Diamond Hustler
          SBR Wise Guy
          • 04-04-10
          • 906

          #74
          Memorial Day fun is over. Back to work...

          Splits after May 27th


          Favorites (36-19) +$1,281
          Underdogs (22-34) -$768

          AL (25-29) -$427
          NL (33-24) +$940

          Home (16-13) +$129
          Away (42-40) +$384

          April (28-30) -$249
          May (30-23) +$762

          May 28th

          PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +121 (C. Lee) @ Boston Red Sox
          San Francisco Giants @ OAKLAND ATHLETICS -139 (J. Parker)
          Comment
          • Diamond Hustler
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 04-04-10
            • 906

            #75
            A's get it done handily both games as expected. Glad to see the Phils back their only true ace this year while Hamels decides to kick dirt instead of throw darts.

            Making some popular picks today, but I don't over think trap plays. Taking the better team with the better pitcher in my book.

            Splits after May 28th


            Favorites (37-19) +$1,381
            Underdogs (23-34) -$647

            AL (26-29) -$327
            NL (34-24) +$1,061

            Home (17-13) +$229
            Away (43-40) +$505

            April (28-30) -$249
            May (32-23) +$983

            May 29th

            DETROIT TIGERS -109 (A. Sanchez) @ Pittsburgh Pirates
            WASHINGTON NATIONALS +104 (J. Zimmermann) @ Baltimore Orioles
            Comment
            • chabooky386
              SBR MVP
              • 05-22-12
              • 1873

              #76
              Originally posted by Diamond Hustler
              Memorial Day fun is over. Back to work...

              Splits after May 27th


              Favorites (36-19) +$1,281
              Underdogs (22-34) -$768

              AL (25-29) -$427
              NL (33-24) +$940

              Home (16-13) +$129
              Away (42-40) +$384

              April (28-30) -$249
              May (30-23) +$762

              May 28th

              PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +121 (C. Lee) @ Boston Red Sox
              San Francisco Giants @ OAKLAND ATHLETICS -139 (J. Parker)
              As always love your input! 2-0
              Comment
              • Diamond Hustler
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 04-04-10
                • 906

                #77
                Thanks Chabooky! Ended up giving it right back, but that doesn't mean it won't be mine in the end!

                I try not to let the same team beat me two days in a row, but today I'm giving both teams a shot.

                Splits after May 29th

                Favorites (37-20) +$1,272
                Underdogs (23-35) -$747

                AL (26-30) -$436
                NL (34-25) +$961

                Home (17-13) +$229
                Away (43-42) +$296

                April (28-30) -$249
                May (32-25) +$774

                May 30th

                DETROIT TIGERS -118 (D. Fister) @ Pittsburgh Pirates
                WASHINGTON NATIONALS +114 (D. Haren) @ Baltimore Orioles
                Comment
                • RavensFan2k3
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 08-18-12
                  • 17378

                  #78
                  How strong do you feel about Washington? Whats your rationale to backing them?
                  Comment
                  • Diamond Hustler
                    SBR Wise Guy
                    • 04-04-10
                    • 906

                    #79
                    My rationale for picking games is always the same. I look for teams that have a good chance to get the job done given the situation. I look at the condition of starters & bullpens, hot/cold bats, factor in some historical head to head trends, but in the end like any true handicapper I go with my gut. I don't make plays I know I'll regret should they lose because some lame system told me to, and I don't risk more that I feel a team is worth. Value only exists when there is a propensity to win.

                    I'm not sure I could have picked two winners yesterday with all the crazy outcomes. Days like those I'm glad I only play two games. Hopefully it all equates to a bigger bankroll come October. First let's finish off May on a high note.

                    Splits after May 30th

                    Favorites (37-21) +$1,154
                    Underdogs (23-36) -$847

                    AL (26-31) -$554
                    NL (34-26) +$861

                    Home (17-13) +$229
                    Away (43-44) +$78

                    April (28-30) -$249
                    May (32-27) +$556

                    May 31st

                    BOSTON RED SOX +108 (J. Lester) @ New York Yankees
                    SEATTLE MARINERS -121 (H. Iwakuma) @ Minnesota Twins
                    Comment
                    • Diamond Hustler
                      SBR Wise Guy
                      • 04-04-10
                      • 906

                      #80
                      Any month you finish in the black is a good month, but I'm not satisfied so looking to make June a huge month!

                      Today is all about momentum. Flipping sides on the Yankees after seeing CC rebound, the Yanks look poised to snag another one. Also like the Reds to keep flexing their muscles vs. the Pirates who are coming off a record month. Heading out to see some daytime action today to hopefully kickoff a great weekend!

                      Splits after May 31st


                      Favorites (38-21) +$1,254
                      Underdogs (23-37) -$947

                      AL (27-32) -$554
                      NL (34-26) +$861

                      Home (17-13) +$229
                      Away (44-45) +$78

                      April (28-30) -$249
                      May (33-28) +$556

                      June 1st

                      CINCINNATI REDS +118 (M. Leake) @ Pittsburgh Pirates
                      Boston Red Sox @ NEW YORK YANKEES -113 (P. Hughes)
                      Comment
                      • Diamond Hustler
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 04-04-10
                        • 906

                        #81
                        Taking the home teams in a couple rubber matches today. I think Gausman is coming in real checp after two bad road starts to begin his young career. Tigers are not easy by any means, but he should feel much more comfortable in some friendly confines. Also like Mr. Reliable Zach McAllister today to put up another QS. I can see both Tigers and Rays each needing a few from their pens today, and that's not a good thing... well it is for me. Good Luck.

                        Splits after June 1st

                        Favorites (38-22) +$1,141
                        Underdogs (24-37) -$829

                        AL (27-33) -$667
                        NL (35-26) +$979

                        Home (17-14) +$116
                        Away (45-45) +$196

                        April (28-30) -$249
                        May (33-28) +$556
                        June (1-1) +$5

                        June 2nd

                        Tampa Bay Rays @ CLEVELAND INDIANS -107 (Z. McAllister)
                        Detroit Tigers @ BALTIMORE ORIOLES +106 (K. Gausman)
                        Comment
                        • Diamond Hustler
                          SBR Wise Guy
                          • 04-04-10
                          • 906

                          #82
                          I like the Indians again today (and the under 8), but I had to take a shot at the Padres given the state of the Dodgers. I also never thought I'd see the day that Joe Saunders looked like the most attractive chalk on the board, but today he does and with little question in my mind.

                          Splits after June 2nd


                          Favorites (38-23) +$1,034
                          Underdogs (25-37) -$723

                          AL (28-34) -$668
                          NL (35-26) +$979

                          Home (18-15) +$115
                          Away (45-45) +$196

                          April (28-30) -$249
                          May (33-28) +$556
                          June (2-2) +$4

                          June 3rd

                          SAN DIEGO PADRES +109 (E. Stults) @ Los Angeles Dodgers
                          Chicago White Sox @ SEATTLE MARINERS -110 (J. Saunders)
                          Comment
                          • Diamond Hustler
                            SBR Wise Guy
                            • 04-04-10
                            • 906

                            #83
                            Well the Padres couldn't find a way to score another run, and the two solo shots proved to be enough for the Dodgers. Glad to see Chicago White Sox are still the worst hitting team in baseball right now...

                            Splits after June 3rd


                            Favorites (39-23) +$1,134
                            Underdogs (25-38) -$823

                            AL (29-34) -$568
                            NL (35-27) +$879

                            Home (19-15) +$215
                            Away (45-46) +$96

                            April (28-30) -$249
                            May (33-28) +$556
                            June (3-3) +$4

                            June 4th

                            OAKLAND ATHLETICS -117
                            (A.J. Griffin) @ Milwaukee Brewers
                            TAMPA BAY RAYS +132 (M. Moore) @ Detroit Tigers
                            Comment
                            • Diamond Hustler
                              SBR Wise Guy
                              • 04-04-10
                              • 906

                              #84
                              Not a big fan of Sean Doolittle right now, especially after a amazing performance from Griffin. Such is baseball, and today is a new day. Garza isn't getting much respect yet as he labors back from injury and while the Royals are virtually lifeless offensively, they should at least get some solid hacks today at Walters.

                              Splits after June 4th

                              Favorites (39-24) +$1,017
                              Underdogs (25-39) -$923

                              AL (29-36) -$785
                              NL (35-27) +$879

                              Home (19-15) +$215
                              Away (45-48) -$121

                              April (28-30) -$249
                              May (33-28) +$556
                              June (3-5) -$213

                              June 5th

                              CHICAGO CUBS +140 (M. Garza) @ Los Angeles Angels
                              Minnesota Twins @ KANSAS CITY ROYALS -129 (J. Guthrie)
                              Comment
                              • Diamond Hustler
                                SBR Wise Guy
                                • 04-04-10
                                • 906

                                #85
                                Nice bounce back night yesterday, looking to get hot heading into the weekend.

                                Splits after June 5th

                                Favorites (40-24) +$1,117
                                Underdogs (26-39) -$783

                                AL (30-36) -$685
                                NL (36-27) +$1,019

                                Home (20-15) +$315
                                Away (46-48) +$19

                                April (28-30) -$249
                                May (33-28) +$556
                                June (5-5) +$27

                                June 6th

                                TEXAS RANGERS +127
                                (D. Holland) @ Boston Red Sox
                                OAKLAND ATHLETICS -133 (D. Straily) @ Chicago White Sox
                                Comment
                                • Diamond Hustler
                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                  • 04-04-10
                                  • 906

                                  #86
                                  Both games went into extras, a split with road teams is the best I could have hoped for. Reds have gone 1-3 w/o their cleanup bat which is going to give Wainwright some more options when working this lineup. Jimenez has regained form, and Verlander's only rough patch this year included two starts against Cleveland in which he only pitched 5 innings each time. I have to rely on past success to drive Cleveland to another victory tonight.

                                  Splits after June 6th

                                  Favorites (41-24) +$1,217
                                  Underdogs (26-40) -$883

                                  AL (31-37) -$685
                                  NL (36-27) +$1,019

                                  Home (20-15) +$315
                                  Away (47-49) +$19

                                  April (28-30) -$249
                                  May (33-28) +$556
                                  June (6-6) +$27

                                  June 7th

                                  ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -109 (A. Wainwright) @ Cincinnati Reds
                                  CLEVELAND INDIANS +189
                                  (U. Jimenez) @ Detroit Tigers
                                  Comment
                                  • Diamond Hustler
                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                    • 04-04-10
                                    • 906

                                    #87
                                    Well it wasn't the Tribe's night, but Valverde's late inning woes showed some of the Tigers weakness. Moving to the NL West today, where I see the Padres coming of a season high 17-hit performance now facing Francis fresh off the DL and a fatigued Rockies pen. We also have the Bumgarner/Cahill rematch from April 30th. D-backs have won every other start from Cahill, and they lost his last timeout. Put him at home against a team that has only scored 8 runs in their past 6 games, and he looks even better.

                                    Splits after June 7th

                                    Favorites (42-24) +$1,317
                                    Underdogs (26-41) -$983

                                    AL (31-38) -$785
                                    NL (37-27) +$1,119

                                    Home (20-15) +$315
                                    Away (48-50) +$19

                                    April (28-30) -$249
                                    May (33-28) +$556
                                    June (7-7) +$27

                                    June 8th

                                    SAN DIEGO PADRES +120 (E. Stults) @ Colorado Rockies
                                    San Francisco Giants @ ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -109 (T. Cahill)
                                    Comment
                                    • Diamond Hustler
                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                      • 04-04-10
                                      • 906

                                      #88
                                      I know Sunday night has gone the way of the home team this year, but St. Louis is hot enough to break that trend.


                                      Splits after June 8th

                                      Favorites (42-25) +$1,208
                                      Underdogs (27-41) -$863

                                      AL (31-38) -$785
                                      NL (38-28) +$1,130

                                      Home (20-16) +$216
                                      Away (49-50) +$139

                                      April (28-30) -$249
                                      May (33-28) +$556
                                      June (8-8) +$38

                                      June 9th

                                      ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -105 (L. Lynn) @ Cincinnati Reds
                                      PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +132 (J. Pettibone) @ Milwaukee Brewers
                                      Comment
                                      • Diamond Hustler
                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                        • 04-04-10
                                        • 906

                                        #89
                                        Crazy weekend. Still sitting at .500, but up money which is a must. Looking forward to getting hot this week... looking even more forward to box seats tomorrow night! Going against both Florida teams today. I think they might be a little spent after a rough weekend.

                                        Splits after June 9th

                                        Favorites (43-25) +$1,308
                                        Underdogs (27-42) -$963

                                        AL (31-38) -$785
                                        NL (39-29) +$1,130

                                        Home (20-16) +$216
                                        Away (50-51) +$139

                                        April (28-30) -$249
                                        May (33-28) +$556
                                        June (9-9) +$38

                                        June 10th

                                        MILWAUKEE BREWERS -114
                                        (Y. Gallardo) @ Miami Marlins
                                        BOSTON RED SOX +129 (J. Lackey) @ Tampa Bay Rays
                                        Comment
                                        • Diamond Hustler
                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                          • 04-04-10
                                          • 906

                                          #90
                                          What a rollercoaster game between the Red Sox and Rays. Oddly enough Gallardo was this consistent one putting in his strongest showing of the year against the hapless Marlins. Much needed 2-0 jump start to the week. Tonight I think Wacha deserves more love that this as the Mets are just 1-10 in Hefner's starts. Also like the 'Stros to bring out some lumber tonight with Harang coming off a beating. Houston has done well vs the Mariners, and I don't believe Harangatang's got good enough stuff to turn the page that easily.

                                          Splits after June 10th

                                          Favorites (44-25) +$1,408
                                          Underdogs (28-42) -$834

                                          AL (32-38) -$656
                                          NL (40-29) +$1,230

                                          Home (20-16) +$306
                                          Away (52-51) +$268

                                          April (28-30) -$249
                                          May (33-28) +$556
                                          June (11-9) +$267

                                          June 11th

                                          ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -130 (M. Wacha) @ New York Mets
                                          HOUSTON ASTROS +152 (B. Norris) @ Seattle Mariners
                                          Comment
                                          • MANIER08
                                            SBR High Roller
                                            • 11-27-12
                                            • 208

                                            #91
                                            love the stl play here thats my big game for the night! only thing got me scared is line movement went from -143 to -150 now its at -137! Also the fact that METS are due! but you know whats more over due than that an STL SWEEP BABY!!! look at when the last time STL has had a sweep way over due for the best team in baseball with the best road record! Even the Marlins have had a sweep since stl's! Im riding these 3 games like a champion bull rider!!!!
                                            Comment
                                            • Diamond Hustler
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 04-04-10
                                              • 906

                                              #92
                                              Well I was wrong about Harang (or wrong for believing in the Astros), either way I'll tip my hat to the ol' vet. Cards came through like we knew they would MANIER08! I say don't worry about line movement... if you're using line movement to decide if you want to make a play or not, you've already lost in my book. In my opinion, it is by far the most superficial piece of information you can use when making a pick. Only reason I pay attention to it is because I tend to go against movement and find good value like I did with the Cards at -130!

                                              Splits after June 11th

                                              Favorites (45-25) +$1,508
                                              Underdogs (28-43) -$934

                                              AL (32-38) -$656
                                              NL (41-30) +$1,230

                                              Home (20-16) +$306
                                              Away (53-52) +$268

                                              April (28-30) -$249
                                              May (33-28) +$556
                                              June (12-10) +$267

                                              June 12th

                                              LOS ANGELES ANGELS +117 (J. Williams) @ Baltimore Orioles
                                              ATLANTA BRAVES -120 (P. Maholm) @ San Diego Padres
                                              Comment
                                              • Diamond Hustler
                                                SBR Wise Guy
                                                • 04-04-10
                                                • 906

                                                #93
                                                If you're gong to take a shot against the Rangers, today is the day IMO. Big number for a guy who already helped hand Texas a loss last week. Hate to go against Samardzija but right now Latos and the Reds get my trust against any sub .500 team.

                                                Splits after June 12th

                                                Favorites (45-26) +$1,388
                                                Underdogs (29-43) -$817

                                                AL (33-38) -$539
                                                NL (41-31) +$1,110

                                                Home (20-16) +$306
                                                Away (54-53) +$265

                                                April (28-30) -$249
                                                May (33-28) +$556
                                                June (13-11) +$264

                                                June 13th

                                                CINCINNATI REDS -128 (M. Latos) @ Chicago Cubs
                                                TORONTO BLUE JAYS +190 (E. Rogers) @ Texas Rangers
                                                Comment
                                                • Diamond Hustler
                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                  • 04-04-10
                                                  • 906

                                                  #94
                                                  Well it wasn't easy, but Darvish goes down for a nice underdog win! Shame the Reds couldn't hold on late, but a winning day nonetheless. Another challenge in Fernandez today, but the Cardinals should be able to back Westbrook with a few runs. Also don't fear the Rockies as much with 3 of their top hitters out of the lineup, Kendrick should be able to avoid giving up a big inning.

                                                  Splits after June 13th

                                                  Favorites (45-27) +$1,260
                                                  Underdogs (30-43) -$627

                                                  AL (34-38) -$349
                                                  NL (41-32) +$982

                                                  Home (20-16) +$306
                                                  Away (55-54) +$326

                                                  April (28-30) -$249
                                                  May (33-28) +$556
                                                  June (14-12) +$325

                                                  June 14th

                                                  ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -133 (J. Westbrook) @ Miami Marlins
                                                  PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES +107 (K. Kendrick) @ Colorado Rockies
                                                  Comment
                                                  • Diamond Hustler
                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                    • 04-04-10
                                                    • 906

                                                    #95
                                                    Well I racked up a total of ZERO strikeouts in 10+ from my two starting pitchers yesterday, and I still walked away with a 1-run win and a 1-run loss. Now that might be luck, but either way that's impressive.

                                                    Today, I don't see Dickey improving his road woes in Texas. Lindblom could give up some shots, but with this lineup back to full strength, they should put on a show of their own today. Yanks are hungry for a win, and the last time they won it was with Phelps on the mound out dueling King Felix in Seattle! Despite a much better Angels lineup, Tommy Hanson is no King Felix.

                                                    Splits after June 14th

                                                    Favorites (45-28) +$1,127
                                                    Underdogs (31-43) -$520

                                                    AL (34-38) -$349
                                                    NL (42-33) +$956

                                                    Home (20-16) +$306
                                                    Away (56-55) +$300

                                                    April (28-30) -$249
                                                    May (33-28) +$556
                                                    June (15-13) +$299

                                                    June 15th

                                                    Toronto Blue Jays @ TEXAS RANGERS -121 (J. Lindblom)
                                                    NEW YORK YANKEES +102 (D. Phelps) @ Los Angeles Angels
                                                    Comment
                                                    • Diamond Hustler
                                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                                      • 04-04-10
                                                      • 906

                                                      #96
                                                      Well fate reared its ugly head as Hanson threw his best start of the year and Texas let Lindblom down on his birthday by leaving 11 men on base. Good thing today is a new day and tomorrow is in the past!

                                                      Splits after June 15th

                                                      Favorites (45-29) +$1,006
                                                      Underdogs (31-44) -$620

                                                      AL (34-40) -$570
                                                      NL (42-33) +$956

                                                      Home (20-17) +$185
                                                      Away (56-56) +$201

                                                      April (28-30) -$249
                                                      May (33-28) +$556
                                                      June (15-15) +$79

                                                      June 16th

                                                      LOS ANGELES DODGERS +125
                                                      (Z. Greinke) @ Pittsburgh Pirates
                                                      ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -110 (I. Kennedy) @ San Diego Padres
                                                      Comment
                                                      • Diamond Hustler
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 04-04-10
                                                        • 906

                                                        #97
                                                        Just the picks today, finally got some time to post... not a true underdog in the Sox, but for my purposes, anything under -105 is considered underdog status.

                                                        Splits after June 16th

                                                        Favorites (45-30) +$896
                                                        Underdogs (31-45) -$720

                                                        AL (34-40) -$570
                                                        NL (42-35) +$746

                                                        Home (20-17) +$185
                                                        Away (56-58) -$9

                                                        April (28-30) -$249
                                                        May (33-28) +$556
                                                        June (15-17) -$131

                                                        June 17th

                                                        CHICAGO WHITE SOX -103
                                                        (J. Quintana) @ Houston Astros
                                                        Pittsburgh Pirates @ CINCINNATI REDS -123 (M. Leake)
                                                        Comment
                                                        • Diamond Hustler
                                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                                          • 04-04-10
                                                          • 906

                                                          #98
                                                          I'll be the first to admit, the White Sox were a risky bet, but in Houston is has a better chance to pay off than most places. Now the Sox are going from down south to up north, leaving the Twinkies with a prime opportunity. Sox have won 5 of Axelrod's last 6 starts and yet are 2-12 in their last 14 road games... something has to give. The number for the A's here is too big. Darvish doesn't scare me as bad when you have Parker throwing the way he has been and the never-die mentality the A's bring to most games (especially against the Rangers). I laid off them yesterday hoping Texas would win making for a nice line against Yu who is "due" for a win.


                                                          Splits after June 17th

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                                                          Underdogs (32-45) -$620

                                                          AL (35-40) -$470
                                                          NL (43-35) +$846

                                                          Home (21-17) +$285
                                                          Away (57-58) +$91

                                                          April (28-30) -$249
                                                          May (33-28) +$556
                                                          June (17-17) +$69

                                                          June 18th

                                                          OAKLAND ATHLETICS +162 (J. Parker) @ Texas Rangers
                                                          Chicago White Sox @ MINNESOTA TWINS -119 (M. Pelfrey)
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                                                          • Diamond Hustler
                                                            SBR Wise Guy
                                                            • 04-04-10
                                                            • 906

                                                            #99
                                                            A's came out and won in true fashion, while Darvish remains "due". Twinkies were able to hold on as well making for a nice couple bounce back days after a shitty weekend. Out in the AL East today for what should be two good games. Tigers dropped 2 of 3 in Baltimore, and I can easily see them doing the same today in Detroit. Boston's line has dropped too low for me to ignore. Rays couldn't get much going yesterday, and I don't see a reason for that to change today.

                                                            Splits after June 18th

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                                                            Underdogs (33-45) -$458

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                                                            Away (58-58) +$253

                                                            April (28-30) -$249
                                                            May (33-28) +$556
                                                            June (19-17) +$331

                                                            June 19th

                                                            BALTIMORE ORIOLES +144 (C. Tillman) @ Detroit Tigers
                                                            Tampa Bay Rays @ BOSTON RED SOX -127 (R. Dempster)
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                                                            • joco
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 04-24-11
                                                              • 3242

                                                              #100
                                                              i dont know where u get ur lines from but both of my books have these around orioles +121 and red sox -138
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                                                              • RavensFan2k3
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 08-18-12
                                                                • 17378

                                                                #101
                                                                Originally posted by joco
                                                                i dont know where u get ur lines from but both of my books have these around orioles +121 and red sox -138
                                                                Must have gotten them right when they opened. O's opened at +145 and Boston opened at -155 and has been dropping since
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                                                                • Diamond Hustler
                                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                                  • 04-04-10
                                                                  • 906

                                                                  #102
                                                                  Got both at 5dimes... and those weren't even the reduced juice. Couple minutes after I locked in the O's dropped to +132. Rarely get lucky on 5dimes lines by waiting til morning, but I did today.
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                                                                  • Diamond Hustler
                                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                                    • 04-04-10
                                                                    • 906

                                                                    #103
                                                                    Split day, but walking away up money is a win in my book, even if it is only $17! Luckily, my underdog picks lately have really stepped it up. Dodgers just got done with a double header in NY, and now they face the red hot Padres with Marquis and his home field advantage. White Sox are looking to avoid a sweep in Minny, a place where they had won 15 of their previous 19. Scott Diamond is 2-10 in his last 12 home starts, and I could see the Sox taking out some frustration today.


                                                                    Splits after June 19th

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                                                                    AL (38-41) -$191
                                                                    NL (43-35) +$846

                                                                    Home (22-18) +$258
                                                                    Away (59-58) +$397

                                                                    April (28-30) -$249
                                                                    May (33-28) +$556
                                                                    June (20-18) +$348

                                                                    June 20th

                                                                    CHICAGO WHITE SOX +111 (J. Danks) @ Minnesota Twins
                                                                    Los Angeles Dodgers @ SAN DIEGO PADRES -130 (J. Marquis)
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                                                                    • Diamond Hustler
                                                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                                                      • 04-04-10
                                                                      • 906

                                                                      #104
                                                                      The Rockies have not shown much life w/o Tulo, but Stras lost both starts against the Rocks last year. Colorado also hold the highest OPS in the NL for June. Chatwood has given them a chance to win each time he has taken the mound, and at this price I can't say no. I realize the Reds are a square play and don't hit LHP well, but there are some serious trends you can't ignore. Like the fact that the Reds are 13-3 in their last 16 in Arizona, Cuetos has taken care of business going 6-0 in his last 6 starts vs Arizona, and the Dbacks are just 2-9 in Miley's last 11 starts against a winning ball club. I'm not a huge trend guy, but I doubt anyone could convince me those are worthless trends. I'm simply picking the better team today and hoping they show up to play!

                                                                      Splits after June 20th

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                                                                      Underdogs (34-46) -$414

                                                                      AL (38-42) -$291
                                                                      NL (44-35) +$946

                                                                      Home (23-18) +$358
                                                                      Away (59-59) +$297

                                                                      April (28-30) -$249
                                                                      May (33-28) +$556
                                                                      June (21-19) +$348

                                                                      June 21st

                                                                      COLORADO ROCKIES +175
                                                                      (T. Chatwood) @ Washington Nationals
                                                                      CINCINNATI REDS -111
                                                                      (J. Cueto) @ Arizona Diamondbacks
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                                                                      • Diamond Hustler
                                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                                        • 04-04-10
                                                                        • 906

                                                                        #105
                                                                        Rough night as Cueto tosses his worst start in some time and the Rockies fall just short last night as Chatwood gave them yet another chance to win. Rolling with another big dog today against Scherzer who has had plenty of trouble with this Boston lineup. After a couple shaky outings as a big favorite early in the year, Webster presents a nice number vs the suspected Cy Young favorite. I'm not a big fan of the Angels, but their talent is undeniable, and I also see Liriano having a blow up game any day now. He is 0-3 with a 7.46 ERA versus the Angels in 25+ IP over the past 3 years. I'm going to take a shot on it being today.

                                                                        Splits after June 21st


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                                                                        Away (59-61) +$86

                                                                        April (28-30) -$249
                                                                        May (33-28) +$556
                                                                        June (21-21) +$137

                                                                        June 22nd

                                                                        Pittsburgh Pirates @ LOS ANGELES ANGELS -111 (J. Williams)
                                                                        BOSTON RED SOX +163 (A. Webster) @ Detroit Tigers
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