Won't have any access to the Internet (roughing it), so I'm placing my Friday bets now and I'll (gulp) take Saturday off:
CIN -140 (I love Cueto and the Reds here. His stuff has been filthy lately, and something's not quite right with Atlanta at the moment)
NYM -140 (Tough banking on Pelfrey, but he finally settled down in his last game and Arizona is Arizona. Remember, too, that the last time these two squared off just 11 days ago, the D'Bags routed Pelfrey and the Mets and Kennedy pitched a gem. Now the Mets are -140 in the rematch?
Line says it all)
TB +100 (Public's going to be all over the Yanks here at the short number. I think Hughes gets hit hard in this one, and Davis has caught his second wind. Small play here only, though, because the NYY offense, as we all know, is a ticking time bomb)
I also like the MIL/HOU over 8 (though why is that number so low?) and the CHC/COL over 9, but I won't play them because totals are the debil.
BTW, I get the whole trendy appeal with taking Oakland on Friday -- I really do. It appears on the surface that Vegas is suckering people into taking the White Sox at + money, but Hudson has had control issues and really hasn't proven he is big-league worthy yet, so I don't think the line is that far off (though I'd say it should be about -115 for CHW). When you factor in the unknown surrounding Anderson's return, though, there are simply too many variables for my taste. That's just me.
GL to everyone on the board, and I'll see you Sunday! Not sure if I can stand being away for that long.
CIN -140 (I love Cueto and the Reds here. His stuff has been filthy lately, and something's not quite right with Atlanta at the moment)
NYM -140 (Tough banking on Pelfrey, but he finally settled down in his last game and Arizona is Arizona. Remember, too, that the last time these two squared off just 11 days ago, the D'Bags routed Pelfrey and the Mets and Kennedy pitched a gem. Now the Mets are -140 in the rematch?
Line says it all)TB +100 (Public's going to be all over the Yanks here at the short number. I think Hughes gets hit hard in this one, and Davis has caught his second wind. Small play here only, though, because the NYY offense, as we all know, is a ticking time bomb)
I also like the MIL/HOU over 8 (though why is that number so low?) and the CHC/COL over 9, but I won't play them because totals are the debil.
BTW, I get the whole trendy appeal with taking Oakland on Friday -- I really do. It appears on the surface that Vegas is suckering people into taking the White Sox at + money, but Hudson has had control issues and really hasn't proven he is big-league worthy yet, so I don't think the line is that far off (though I'd say it should be about -115 for CHW). When you factor in the unknown surrounding Anderson's return, though, there are simply too many variables for my taste. That's just me.
GL to everyone on the board, and I'll see you Sunday! Not sure if I can stand being away for that long.
j/k they are always enjoyable to read. enjoy your vacation.
