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  • WiseGrumpy
    SBR MVP
    • 04-30-10
    • 3654

    #1
    Facts behind the picks - 8.20
    I will have a few REALLY big bets, check my main thread for units.

    Twins -139:


    Twins are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    Twins are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
    Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
    Twins are 4-0 in Duensings last 4 starts as a home favorite.
    Twins are 7-1 in Duensings last 8 starts as a favorite.
    Twins are 5-1 in Duensings last 6 home starts.

    Angels are 1-4 in Harens last 5 starts.
    Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
    Angels are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

    This will be a VERY big bet for me today. The Twins lost a rare home lose yesterday and still need to stay strong if they want the title. Today with the VERY solid Duensing against Haren that is terrible on the road they should do just that.
    Haren hasn't won on the road since May 6 at Houston, going 0-4 with a 6.39 ERA in his last seven starts away from home. On the other side Duensing has a 1.42 ERA at home this year.

    Check my thread for the bet size.

    * MONSTER play.

    Padres +127:


    Padres are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
    Padres are 10-1 in their last 11 overall.
    Padres are 5-0 in LeBlancs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
    Padres are 6-1 in LeBlancs last 7 starts vs. National League Central.

    Brewers are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. National League West.
    Brewers are 1-5 in Gallardos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

    When I get the Padres as a dog, I will bet on them almost everytime. The Pads are playing the weak Brewers and yes they are playing against they ace, but after beating the Cubs after a great pitching game by Z they will face almost the same situation. A weak team with their ace on the mound on the road, they should do the job and keep of of their best season yet. The only thing that might worry me is the fact LeBlanc gets very poor run support, but as long as he pitches like his last two games, he will be just fine.

    Orioles +1.5 +105 Orioles +181
    :


    This bet is a PURE math bet. I had this bet yesterday and it cashed big time. Today again against a VERY good Texas pitcher but that doesn't matter. The O's at home since they got the new manager are playing this champs, all their starters are way better since, and the O's OWN Texas this season. So there is nothing to say here, you place the bet, you take advantage of the price, and if you lose, you are still up from yesterday's bet big time.

    Rays -134
    :


    Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
    Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games as an underdog.
    Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
    Athletics are 0-4 in Mazzaros last 4 starts.

    Even though the Rays are one of the two best teams in the league, I didn't bet them much at all this season, but I LOVE this spot for the Rays. They will have the amazing Rookie on the mound pitching his last game as a starter this season. He is 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA and went at least 6 innings in each of these games. The Rays will face the A's that are having some very solid games lately but they will have one of those pitchers that we have in teams like the A's that pitch very well but has no run-support. Mazzaro is 0-2 despite a 2.37 ERA and the A's lost all his last 4 starts. The A's did well against the Rays this season as home, but the Rays are HOT and they can't cool off because they have the hardest competition and need every win.

    * MONSTER play.

    Phillies Vs Nats OVER 8 +100:


    Over is 5-0 in Marquis' last 5 starts overall.
    Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
    Over is 9-0 in the last 9 meetings.

    With the fact that ALL 9 meeting between the teams this season went over, we have three important factors; Halladay gets a lot of run support, the Phillies score a lot of runs and Marquis gives up a lot of runs. I think 10 should have been the total for this one, so I will happily take this price.

    Cards Vs Giants UNDER 8 -105:


    Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
    Under is 5-0 in Bumgarners last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
    Under is 4-0 in Bumgarners last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
    Under is 4-0 in Bumgarners last 4 starts overall.
    Under is 5-1 in Bumgarners last 6 starts as an underdog.

    Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 overall.

    Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

    This bet looks a little too good to be true, but I will take it. The Cards are hitting VERY poorly and the Giants usually don't put up a lot of runs on the road. With that we have two very solid pitchers that aren't too stable lately, but they should give a good game with everything that both teams have on the line. With that all three meeting this season went well UNDER and unless the Cards wake-up big time, this game won't have more than 5 runs.

    Rockies +114:


    This bet was placed only because of my theory: Important trend - Alternating wins
    To add to that the price is great on the better team against a team that is struggling at home.

    Tigers Vs Indians OVER 9 -120:


    Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall.
    Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
    Over is 9-0 in Galarragas last 9 Friday starts.
    Over is 4-0-1 in Galarragas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
    Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 overall.
    Over is 8-0 in Mastersons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series
    Over is 13-3-1 in Mastersons last 17 starts as an underdog.

    Let's add to that the fact both teams can score runs and it's pretty easy to score runs against them. Both have a weak pen and the Tigers game laltely are simply crazy.
    Galarraga, 0-3 with a 4.73 ERA in seven home starts since his near-perfect game against the same Indians. Masterson has gone 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA in two career starts against the Tigers.
    Should be easy.
  • Pauulzcappin
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 04-23-10
    • 20295

    #2
    You cap the games pretty fast, grumps.

    tomorrow, I like Twins especially after being shutout and humiliated at home
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    • gamble
      SBR MVP
      • 06-30-10
      • 1087

      #3
      twins look real good tomorrow grumpy
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      • BravesFan
        Restricted User
        • 08-13-10
        • 505

        #4
        Gamble, I been waiting on your picks my man!
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        • WiseGrumpy
          SBR MVP
          • 04-30-10
          • 3654

          #5
          Originally posted by Pauulzcappin
          You cap the games pretty fast, grumps.

          tomorrow, I like Twins especially after being shutout and humiliated at home
          Not that fast. I work almost all day and I post early because I'm in Israel 6 months of the year.
          And I agree the Twins should destroy Haren.

          Originally posted by gamble
          twins look real good tomorrow grumpy
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          • WiseGrumpy
            SBR MVP
            • 04-30-10
            • 3654

            #6
            Added two more.
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            • gamble
              SBR MVP
              • 06-30-10
              • 1087

              #7
              don't want to clutter up your other thread, but i like the hellickson pick too, kid looks talented, has pitched great so far
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              • WiseGrumpy
                SBR MVP
                • 04-30-10
                • 3654

                #8
                Originally posted by gamble
                don't want to clutter up your other thread, but i like the hellickson pick too, kid looks talented, has pitched great so far
                Happy to see that mate. He has an amazing future ahead.

                Added a total play ...
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                • WiseGrumpy
                  SBR MVP
                  • 04-30-10
                  • 3654

                  #9
                  Added my last play for the day.
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                  • Angela
                    SBR Sharp
                    • 07-23-10
                    • 368

                    #10
                    appreciate the write-ups...going to be on a few of these myself...best of luck!
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                    • Jimmy Proffett
                      SBR MVP
                      • 10-20-09
                      • 2729

                      #11
                      I like the way you write these up. Both your 'totals' plays look like winners. Check your alternating wins link; not working for me.

                      BOL!
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                      • WiseGrumpy
                        SBR MVP
                        • 04-30-10
                        • 3654

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Angela
                        appreciate the write-ups...going to be on a few of these myself...best of luck!
                        Thnx a lot for the points mate and BOL to both of us!

                        Originally posted by Jimmy Proffett
                        I like the way you write these up. Both your 'totals' plays look like winners. Check your alternating wins link; not working for me.

                        BOL!
                        I fixed the link and thnx mate, gl to you too!!!
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                        • mp5070
                          SBR Hall of Famer
                          • 09-13-08
                          • 5446

                          #13
                          Thanks for the write-ups.
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                          • WiseGrumpy
                            SBR MVP
                            • 04-30-10
                            • 3654

                            #14
                            Added another total play.
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