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paco · 07-03-10, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by sonnybaby

do u like twins to win as well

Liriano hasn't showed anything lately to be a -145 fav

TodaysAction · 07-03-10, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by sonnybaby

do u like twins to win as well

Sorry, wrong thread.

sonnybaby · 07-03-10, 02:11 PM

anybody like florida

Lakers714 · 07-03-10, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by sonnybaby

anybody like florida

I think Florida has too much value to pass up. I like anibal and think he's an underrated pitcher. I already have marlins and phillies as a 2 team parlay.

man_of_steel · 07-03-10, 02:53 PM

Under looks good for cardinals game

investor · 07-03-10, 02:59 PM

whattup everyone?

JC 420 · 07-03-10, 03:31 PM

cardinals ml....red sox rl....rockies rl....what u think paco, mt

MidgetTossers · 07-03-10, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by JC 420

cardinals ml....red sox rl....rockies rl....what u think paco, mt

on cards rl, rocky rl and stayin away from the redsox

sharper2 · 07-03-10, 03:41 PM

Twins getting something going here. Twins up 1-0, bring home Young, Hardy!

SEAHAWKHARRY · 07-03-10, 03:42 PM

hey guys whats up....just checking in ... been crazy lately so only have a few minutes hope everyone is winning take care

MidgetTossers · 07-03-10, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by SEAHAWKHARRY

hey guys whats up....just checking in ... been crazy lately so only have a few minutes hope everyone is winning take care

good to see u here seahawk...take care bud...hope all is as good as it can be...

sharper2 · 07-03-10, 04:18 PM

haha wow thome's feeling it today. 4-1 twins, 4 more needed

Tommy_de1st · 07-03-10, 04:38 PM

What up guys?
Winners already?

fox sixers · 07-03-10, 04:40 PM

GL Paco!

JR007 · 07-03-10, 04:40 PM

MORE SCORING, BETTER LINES, LEAD TO FEWER OVER/UNDER EXTREMES
Earlier this season we had several "extremes" records in terms of Over/Unders for Major League Baseball teams. Scoring was much lower than expected in the first couple of months, leading to some squads skewing way Under. A few were higher scoring than expected, leading to a handful of Over teams.
Heading into the July 4th weekend, things had moved significantly toward evening out. Why?

Better lines! Oddsmakers finally got the numbers down to where they needed to be in the post-steroid era, particularly in the best pitcher's parks. You're seeing numbers in the 7's and even 6's with the best pitchers. That wasn't happening back in April. It's much more common now.
Higher scoring! The weather warmed up, and so did the bats. I think many pitchers got a bit tired too because they were throwing more innings than normal early in the season. It all led to a slew of Overs. So, many of the teams that had been shading Under moved back toward even.
Regression to the mean. No exclamation point there. Most extremes in all forms of gambling tend to do that. You had to figure that the extreme rush of Unders we were seeing early on would balance themselves out.

Here are the few teams still showing extreme (more than a 10-game differential) tendencies right now:
St. Louis 30-49 to the Under
The Cards are much more of a "pitching and defense" team than the market seems to realize. They're 11 games toward the Under at home, and 8 on the road, so this Under tendency is showing up everywhere. They do play at home in a pitcher's park, which may account for the slight differential there. Slugger Matt Holliday was in a prolonged slump too, which kept the team from lighting up the scoreboard no matter how good Albert Pujols was. I really like this pitching staff, and will look Under when the aces are on the mound.
Washington 32-49 to the Under:
Most of this is at home this year, where the Nationals have struggled to score but have posted great pitching numbers. The new ballpark was supposed to be better for pitchers than the old confines. This season it hasn't been, making Livan Hernandez look like Juan Marichal! The weather has warmed up in DC recently, but that hasn't helped scoring. Given the paucity of offensive weapons on this team, I'll keep looking Under until the pitcher's get tired.
Chicago Cubs 32-47 to the Under
It's funny, games have flown Over at Wrigley Field when the wind has been blowing out. So, the Cubbies are an EXTREME Under team when not playing in those conditions. The offense has just reeked this season, with all the high priced guys performing way below expectations. The pitching rotation is a good one, even with Carlos Zambrano keeping himself out of the mix with bad conditioning and bad behavior. You've seen some very low scores in Wrigley this week when the wind was blowing in. Oddsmakers have been slow to react here because the Cubs always seem to have a reputation of "all hit-no pitch" no matter what's actually happening on the field.
Arizona 48-31 to the Over
Only one team is extreme to the Over this year, and that's the Diamondbacks. They play in a high scoring home park, and have a disappointing pitching staff that gives up runs everywhere. They just fired the manager and GM because their team-building has left a lot to be desired lately. This is a team that's befuddled oddsmakers for a few years now. The guys behind the line always rank them as a contender, then the D-backs limp to a 70-win season and everyone wonders what happened. Maybe the new braintrust will have more success. I've learned over the years that teams often change their tendencies after a managerial switch...so I'll be watching the D-backs closely this weekend.

Hotnicks · 07-03-10, 05:55 PM

Cash That over!

Tommy_de1st · 07-03-10, 06:20 PM

Wheres Paco gone?
Are you watching Tigers live or you going tomorrow?

gmoney000 · 07-03-10, 06:46 PM

im goin to the tigers tomorrow... ill be the guy that runs on the field

fukredsCOACH · 07-03-10, 06:57 PM

Isnet padres-Astros over the pitchers doesent seem that good and the line is only 7

broadway6 · 07-03-10, 07:04 PM

yo paco, what you got cooking for tonight?

paco · 07-03-10, 07:27 PM

1-0 today.

Rays over bitch!

broadway6 · 07-03-10, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by paco

1-0 today.

Rays over bitch!

i was on that too. didn't know you were too.

Keelo · 07-03-10, 07:36 PM

Brewers lighting carpenter up!

paco · 07-03-10, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by paco

Nats will be all over that fvcken Knucleball today.

Tommy_de1st · 07-03-10, 07:47 PM

Did you go for a Tigers game, Paco?

No coincidences · 07-03-10, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by paco

Dickey did his job.

K-Fvck didn't. I hate that guy. Worthless.

FR3SH like UgHH · 07-03-10, 08:07 PM

Paccccccccccccccco who we takin for the fight???

U like lesner?

paco · 07-03-10, 08:12 PM

What's mma?

chilecolorado · 07-03-10, 08:19 PM

Damn that Mets loss stings. Any Dodgers play?

FR3SH like UgHH · 07-03-10, 08:24 PM

yeah lesner...?

paco · 07-03-10, 08:26 PM

Tigers RL cash

ten_lost_monkeys · 07-03-10, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by paco

What's mma?

Mma = mixed martial arts pacman

Looking at tomorrows card, I'm leaning d under for d Seattle game with lee v Vonderman.. Thoughts?

paco · 07-03-10, 08:47 PM

I just bet my brother 1k on German/Spain match. I have Germany

broadway6 · 07-03-10, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by paco

I just bet my brother 1k on German/Spain match. I have Germany

good bet...span is over-rated. ask LB

lakerboy · 07-03-10, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by paco

I just bet my brother 1k on German/Spain match. I have Germany

Dont worry you will be okay. The only thing is your gonna get a lecture from Goat on how SPain is the greatest thing since sliced bread.