Hip to be square: K.I.S.S.

[No coincidences]

Keep It Simple Stupid.

I'm dumbing down my action for Thursday, going with four better teams, better pitchers and home squads as chalky, square plays:

Tigers -140
Cardinals -169
Rangers -161
Dodgers -161

Thoughts?

[No coincidences]

I also love the StL/PHI under, which means I should probably play the over.

[iloseagain]

yep like all 4, they all seem too easy though...too many picks seem too easy tomorrow...fla/reds/cards/det/min/nyy/tex/bos all seem too good to be true

[bostonboss]

do not like the tigers....

[No coincidences]

do not like the tigers....

I saw that post in an earlier thread, and you seem to pick a lot of winners so I'd like to know what your angle is with Romero.

Thanks!

[bostonboss]

well romero has plus stuff....when he came to the big leagues he was filthy...he got injured...bounced back well....had a few rough outings recently...but his last start was quality.....i dont trust verlander in this spot.....he did not look good against the indians last time out and has been having alot of control issues....tigers playing bad ball.....i like the +120.....i see romero going 7 or 8 innings...4 or 5 hits maybe a run or 2.......tigers bullpen is bad...

[No coincidences]

well romero has plus stuff....when he came to the big leagues he was filthy...he got injured...bounced back well....had a few rough outings recently...but his last start was quality.....i dont trust verlander in this spot.....he did not look good against the indians last time out and has been having alot of control issues....tigers playing bad ball.....i like the +120.....i see romero going 7 or 8 innings...4 or 5 hits maybe a run or 2.......tigers bullpen is bad...

Romero's a different pitcher on the road, though.

If this game was in Toronto, I'd agree 150%.

[Extra Innings]

How about making 8 plays

1% Tigers -140
.5% Tigers -1.5 +155
1% Cardinals -169
.5 Cardinals -1.5 +140
1% Rangers -161
.5% Rangers -1.5 +130
1% Dodgers -161
.5% Dodgers -1.5 +135

Best of Luck my Friend

[texhooper]

go tigers!! my baseball play for tomorrow.

[darkenergy]

I like Dodger and Tiger. Don't like Cardinals at all, I probably will be on Philly myself.
GL

[Cabo]

Wainright has started 10 times this year at home. He has won all 10 of those starts.

[Mr Windy City]

Gl today bro, not sure I would lay all that juice. Even if you go 2-2 you will be losing a nice chunk. I do think the Cards sweep the Phils though. Hope you sweep 'em up NC!

[JMUplayer]

I always worry about a game when i see it on espn's streak for the cash lol

[thebestthereis]

Wainright has started 10 times this year at home. He has won all 10 of those starts.

the only thing that means anything is uncle charlie mandible bone-head, the good ole boy. he puts .200 hitters in the 3rd spot as a stroke of genius.

[onasius]

Hey man...I've exactly picked that four games this morning. But to be honest I'm a bit worried about all that "easy" plays today. A lot of home favorites with Aces on the mound like Cards, Marlins, Texas, Braves, Tigers, ... and also some good picks without an ace like the Dodgers and the BoSox.....I guess some of them are going to struggle, to fall and to lose....personally I would go with the Cards just because they're on a good run now....with hot bats. Texas, because they have a better line up than the Angels and Weaver has a higher chance to struggle than Lee. Braves could be a close one....Hudson can make a good game, but the braves have some days where they just don't hit. Tigers...normally a lock at home with Verlander on the mound. But i have to agree with bostonboss. Verlander didn't look good against Cleveland, and Romero can be tough to beat. That's why perhaps Dodgers and the Red Sox are the better picks?

Good Card today...but hard to pick the good games...

[PuckCoach]

I think today is a chalky day. This has been happening this year in bases. My guess is 3 out of every 4 favs hit or more.

[Rixsaw]

FL lost the first game of the series. I think they would be motivated to take 2 of 3. However, it's too chalky for my taste. I don't think it is wise to take the RL against a good hitting team like Colorado.

[BiffTFinancial]

BOL, NC. no strong thoughts on your plays (other than that i don't know why you're considering a total given recent history), but sincerely hope that they hit for you.

[EXpertcapper]

reason for toronto today Verlander 11 era vs tor GL

[EXpertcapper]

over 7.5 is definitely a play in det/tor

[thebertshow]

I like the Cardinals a lot in this spot

[gtboy]

TOR wins today

[lyon804]

I tried the approach once and it seems to not work either due to getting eat up with the juice. Never know could go 4-0 though today.

[EXpertcapper]

heres a stat thats sick Wells for toronto hitting 714 against verlander rest of the team hits 300 or better

Toronto will win today

[og4667]

tigers are batting .520 vs Romero.

[Sawyer]

One of my favourite songs..

"Hip to be square" by HUEY LEWIS..

[Extra Innings]

Not bad if LOS can close out

[No coincidences]

Not bad if LOS can close out

I actually played more games than this, and messed around with a few RL's (Brewers and Rangers) that will basically split my night unless Boston mucks this up.

[Extra Innings]

I actually played more games than this, and messed around with a few RL's (Brewers and Rangers) that will basically split my night unless Boston mucks this up.

Playing heavy favs consistently (not that you do that) is never the way...but if you can get more even than losing days you'll be a winning gambler. Who knew the Phils would throw a one hitter and barely win w/ 12 hits.

[absolute]

well, NC, all favs hit today with the exception of two. what was i thinking today

[Mr Windy City]

way too go NC!

[bigsmitty]

"Huey Lewis and the News" I believe Mr.Sawyer-just kidding-when I saw NC's thread I thought I would be the only one to think of that. Saw them in concert in Vancouver when I was nine years old. Hip to be square-good stuff NC.