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    Machine Choice Sunday (8-3 YTD)

    I will have two or three plays today.

    Here is the first one. The Tigers lead the majors in runs scored and now a face a pitcher who posted a 5.78 ERA in 23 innings of work during the Spring. Tigers starter Lobstein struck out 10 in last year's matchup in Cleveland. The Indians are hitting .159 vs lefties so far this year and they will be without their starting catcher today, as well as Brantley. Martinez may be out today for Detroit, but it won't make a difference. Tigers are executing the battle plan against anyone in their path.

    TIGERS -110

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    Machine, have you ever considered keeping a running total of $ up and/or down
    records (only) in mlb betting are insignificant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    I will have two or three plays today.

    Here is the first one. The Tigers lead the majors in runs scored and now a face a pitcher who posted a 5.78 ERA in 23 innings of work during the Spring. Tigers starter Lobstein struck out 10 in last year's matchup in Cleveland. The Indians are hitting .159 vs lefties so far this year and they will be without their starting catcher today, as well as Brantley. Martinez may be out today for Detroit, but it won't make a difference. Tigers are executing the battle plan against anyone in their path.

    TIGERS -110
    Totally agree, only that I picked Detroit F5 because I can't trust this lousy Tigers pen...

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    Everywhere I'm looking still has Detroit at plus money. BOL

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    Records mean something in my case because I never play a fave greater than -120. I intentionally seek out the closest ML games to handicap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    Records mean something in my case because I never play a fave greater than -120. I intentionally seek out the closest ML games to handicap.
    All the more reason to post your totals

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    Gametime

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    2nd Play.

    Cubs' Kyle Hendricks is making his first season start today in Colorado. He started his season on the road last year and it didn't go well. He gave up 4 ER in 6 innings in Cincinnati. Colorado's Jordan Lyles pitched phenomenal in April last year (2.70 ERA) and it is shaping up again that way this year. He allowed only 2 runs in 6 innings at Milwaukee last week. He went 5-1 in Colorado last year.

    The Cubs are hitting only .179 vs righties, and the Rockies bullpen has been one of the best in baseball so far. I will take the Rockies here even though Lyles has been shaky in day games. I just think that the Cubs offense won't pull it off two days in a row. And the Rockies are batting .321 vs righties. CHC are 5-14 in the last 19 meetings in Colorado.

    ROCKIES -102

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    Uh oh I liked Cubs yesterday and kind of like them again today

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    Jesus Tigers are a machine.

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    Complete and epic implosion by HOUSE. He was not ready to face the Tigers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    Records mean something in my case because I never play a fave greater than -120. I intentionally seek out the closest ML games to handicap.
    I do the same thing. My plays this season range from +119 to -105 (18 plays).

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    Good info on the Cubs/Rockies matchup. I just happen to be on the Cubs @ +119.

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    rockies moving the wrong way uh oh

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    Quote Originally Posted by eddycash View Post
    rockies moving the wrong way uh oh
    Good, let it keep moving. I have $160 on it right now but if Detroit goes on to win this game I will be adding $200 onto the Rockies to make it a total risk of $360

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    Yeah, now that the Cubs are a fave, not feelin' it so much anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    Good, let it keep moving. I have $160 on it right now but if Detroit goes on to win this game I will be adding $200 onto the Rockies to make it a total risk of $360
    Sounds good

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    At least I "beat the line." Should, anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    Uh oh I liked Cubs yesterday and kind of like them again today

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    Good, let it keep moving. I have $160 on it right now but if Detroit goes on to win this game I will be adding $200 onto the Rockies to make it a total risk of $360
    just an FYI, Tulo isn't in the lineup today, but i'm still likin the rockies at home. BOL

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    I'll be capping Sunday night baseball as well

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    Man I wish I saw your add

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    Final Play.

    If you look at the way Clay Bucholz pitched against the Yankees last year and the way Tanaka performed in 2014, you'd say there's no reason to back the Red Sox. BUT....look at what has happened this year, and the tables have turned. I am going to back the Sox for a sweep of the Yankees, for the simple fact that if Bucholz can go on the road and pitch a shutout against the Phillies last week, he can certainly do the same against the light-hitting Yankees and their flaky lineup. I don't understand the line on this game, but I will gladly take it as a gift.

    RED SOX -105
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    Quote Originally Posted by Machine Choice View Post
    Final Play.

    If you look at the way Clay Bucholz pitched against the Yankees last year and the way Tanaka performed in 2014, you'd say there's no reason to back the Red Sox. BUT....look at what has happened this year, and the tables have turned. I am going to back the Sox for a sweep of the Yankees, for the simple fact that if Bucholz can go on the road and pitch a shutout against the Phillies last week, he can certainly do the same against the light-hitting Yankees and their flaky lineup. I don't understand the line on this game, but I will gladly take it as a gift.

    RED SOX -105



    On this large myself

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    Cubs came through for me, wow! But I think I do agree with Boston here

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    Cubs came through for me, wow! But I think I do agree with Boston here
    Scratch that, on NYY here

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    927 Boston Red Sox +113........good luck for all us

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    Scratch that, on NYY here

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    Quote Originally Posted by GT21Megatron View Post
    You like Boston in this spot?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    You like Boston in this spot?
    I think something is wrong with Tanaka. He looked terrible last time out against Toronto. Boston has bats and NYY don't....good luck man

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    Quote Originally Posted by GT21Megatron View Post
    I think something is wrong with Tanaka. He looked terrible last time out against Toronto. Boston has bats and NYY don't....good luck man
    I didnt pull the trigger lol. Couldn't do it

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    Quote Originally Posted by GT21Megatron View Post
    I think something is wrong with Tanaka. He looked terrible last time out against Toronto. Boston has bats and NYY don't....good luck man
    i think the total pretty much says that oddmakers feel tanaka's issues are being greatly exaggerated..i have no clue, obviously he looked bad his 1st outing but a lot of pitchers looking bad vs jays early this season..

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    I didnt pull the trigger lol. Couldn't do it
    Looks like I shoulda stuck with my instincts

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavensFan2k3 View Post
    Looks like I shoulda stuck with my instincts
    Long game man...Boston should be able to score but yea I get what your saying.

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