[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Splits after May 27th

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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

[chabooky386]

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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AL (26-30) -$436
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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

[RavensFan2k3]

How strong do you feel about Washington? Whats your rationale to backing them?

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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Underdogs (27-42) -$963

AL (31-38) -$785
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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[MANIER08]

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!!!!

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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Underdogs (28-43) -$934

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

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

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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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Favorites (46-30) +$996
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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Favorites (47-30) +$1,096
Underdogs (33-45) -$458

AL (37-40) -$208
NL (43-35) +$846

Home (22-17) +$385
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)

[joco]

i dont know where u get ur lines from but both of my books have these around orioles +121 and red sox -138

[RavensFan2k3]

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

[Diamond Hustler]

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.

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Favorites (47-31) +$969
Underdogs (34-45) -$314

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)

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Favorites (48-31) +$1,069
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

[Diamond Hustler]

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

Favorites (48-32) +$958
Underdogs (34-47) -$514

AL (38-42) -$291
NL (44-37) +$735

Home (23-18) +$358
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