Baseball Underdog of the Day Contest - Saturday, 7/26/08

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  • LT Profits
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 10-27-06
    • 90963

    #1
    Baseball Underdog of the Day Contest - Saturday, 7/26/08
    Starting Tuesday (July 1), we will start a new July Baseball Underdog of the Day Contest with a prize of $100 account at 5 Dimes, 3 time roll-over. Last place will receive a $25 5 Dimes account with a 3 time roll over. If there is a tie for last place in both units and wins (20 plays minimum), there will be be multiple last place boobie prizes.

    *IMPORTANT*
    All players must have an account at 5 Dimes prior to making picks SIGN UP Here.

    Before participating, players must PM their 5 Dimes account ID to SBRforum Staff


    1. Check in the BASEBALL HANDICAPPING FORUM each day for the daily thread to be posted by LT Profits. Lines will be posted by 1:00 p.m. (ET) each day. Plays may be posted before that, but the official posted lines will be used for grading.

    2. Only the UNDERDOGS in games posted by LT will be eligible for selection, which will be only games that have underdog prices of greater than +110.

    3. All plays will be RISKING one unit, and selections may NOT be changed once posted.

    4. Here’s the catch: Your play must include a write-up! The write-up does not have to be long, just a sentence or two (or more) about why you are making your play.

    5. Entries that are past-post or do not have analysis will be NO ACTION. Any edited post will count as a LOSS! If you make a mistake, need to add analysis or wish to enter a corrected line, do so in a separate post. This holds true even if the first game on the schedule did not go off yet. It also holds true for past-posts and entries with no analysis. It does NOT hold true for posts that are not contest selections, i.e. standings, commentary posts, LT's notes to posters or congratulatory posts.
    *-EXCEPTION: If someone edits a post on the last day of the competition in an attempt to get an automatic loss in order to win the Last Place prize, then the original post will stand.

    6. And here’s the fine print:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
    • One entry per home and computer.
    • Must use lines posted in daily thread by LT Profits
    • Maximum one underdog pick per day, minimum 20 underdog plays required to be eligible for monthly prize.
    • Tiebreaker for first place is total WINS. If still tied, combatants will carry on a head-to-head underdog match until winner is determined. This would begin on the first day of next month with no passes allowed. If co-leader passes during tie-breaking period, he or she is eliminated, even if other co-leaders lose.
    • All decisions made by SBR with regards to this contest are final.
    • SBR employees eligible to participate but are not eligible to win the monthly prize.
  • LT Profits
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 10-27-06
    • 90963

    #2
    thezbar opens up some more daylight!

    Code:
    STANDINGS 
    [B]Name            W       L       Units[/B]
    thezbar      	11	7	7.66
    Nostradamus 	9	10	3.73
    xstac2169  	8	7	3.58
    seaborneq     	10	11	2.86
    fifawcs    	10	11	2.81
    Odessa     	8	8	2.19
    cobra king  	8	8	1.85
    FreeFall   	8	10	0.96
    Immortality  	6	8	0.63
    pokernut9999	9	12	0.49
    Junkyard Dog	8	10	0.15
    msubulldog	6	9	-0.47
    element1286	8	11	-0.83
    Shooter    	6	9	-0.92
    awatkins011	7	12	-2.08
    oakas      	8	13	-2.70
    InTheHole  	6	12	-2.71
    woodg8    	8	13	-2.89
    LGBoots    	5	11	-3.38
    LT Profits	7	13	-3.69
    soli        	5	11	-3.89
    Mr KLC      	6	13	-4.59
    rake922      	5	13	-5.60
    SexyMit     	3	11	-5.60
    head strong 	5	15	-6.98
    Checkerboard	4	14	-8.67
    pavyracer    	5	17	-8.89
    sharktank1  	3	14	-9.11
    ertl09      	3	16	-12.15
    smitch124  	4	18	-12.58
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    • head_strong
      SBR MVP
      • 07-02-08
      • 4318

      #3
      Florida Marlins +221
      The Cubs have not provided Harden with much run support since coming to Chicago. He has also yet to record a win for the Cubs. I see a game a lot like yesterdays close until the end and the Marlins pulling it out.
      Comment
      • Checkerboard
        SBR Hall of Famer
        • 05-15-06
        • 7799

        #4
        Houston Astros +153

        Banking on the notion that Friday night's loss to last place Astros was a classic look ahead to Brewers' upcoming series with Cubs and that the distraction might continue on in to today's matchup.

        Good luck everybody!
        Comment
        • sharktank1
          SBR Wise Guy
          • 09-17-07
          • 970

          #5
          BRAVES + 220

          "Thanx" LT for opening the thread so early this AM.
          Out the door now, so here goes nothing.

          This is more of a "go against play", than anything else!
          The Phillies have lost five (of) seven since the All Star break.
          They managed only five measly hits yesterday, against the Braves.
          Their losing ways continue this afternoon.
          GL guys!
          Comment
          • fifawcs
            SBR MVP
            • 05-14-07
            • 2888

            #6
            Mariners +128
            The M's hit lefties well. Purcey blows. Dickey is decent.
            Comment
            • topgame85
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 03-30-08
              • 12325

              #7
              Leader is only up 7.6 units? has it been a bad month for dogs?
              Comment
              • Terpman92
                SBR Sharp
                • 10-16-06
                • 328

                #8
                Royals +140
                Comment
                • LT Profits
                  SBR Aristocracy
                  • 10-27-06
                  • 90963

                  #9
                  Sat 7/26 901 Florida Marlins +210
                  1:05PM (EST) 902 Chicago Cubs

                  Sat 7/26 903 Atlanta Braves +230
                  3:55PM (EST) 904 Philadelphia Phillies

                  Sat 7/26 907 Houston Astros +157
                  7:05PM (EST) 908 Milwaukee Brewers

                  Sat 7/26 911 St Louis Cardinals +116
                  7:10PM (EST) 912 New York Mets

                  Sat 7/26 915 Washington Nationals +190
                  10:10PM (EST) 916 Los Angeles Dodgers

                  Sat 7/26 917 Seattle Mariners +125
                  1:05PM (EST) 918 Toronto Blue Jays

                  Sat 7/26 921 Texas Rangers +169
                  4:05PM (EST) 922 Oakland Athletics

                  Sat 7/26 927 Chicago White Sox +140
                  7:05PM (EST) 928 Detroit Tigers

                  Sat 7/26 929 Tampa Bay Rays
                  7:10PM (EST) 930 Kansas City Royals +146
                  Comment
                  • pavyracer
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 04-12-07
                    • 82816

                    #10
                    Braves +230

                    Hampton will show the world his speed today. Too much value at this price.
                    Comment
                    • Nostradamus
                      SBR High Roller
                      • 07-01-07
                      • 146

                      #11
                      White Sox +140

                      In Verlander's last 5 starts against the Sox, his team has a record of 1-4. Even though he won the most recent meeting, the two previous turned out to be losses of 2-13 and 0-7. I have to take the +140 in this spot.
                      Comment
                      • pokernut9999
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 07-25-07
                        • 12757

                        #12
                        Marlins +210 : Going for 2 in a row in this series. Cubs bats are struggling and Harden is due for a bad start.
                        Comment
                        • cobra_king
                          SBR MVP
                          • 08-07-06
                          • 2491

                          #13
                          St.Louis +116

                          Plus money against a 32 yr old pitcher making his first major league start.
                          Comment
                          • Shooter
                            SBR High Roller
                            • 02-05-06
                            • 144

                            #14
                            927 Chicago White Sox +140

                            Just an all around tough day for matchups. The CWS are the team I'm most comfortable taking today. Verlander is starting to pitch better,but he's 1-2 against the White Sox this season and 2-6 against them in his career. Danks got smoked by the Royals in his last outing, so maybe...just maybe, he throws a gem.
                            Comment
                            • seaborneq
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 09-08-06
                              • 22556

                              #15
                              Texas +169, no one has raised the white flag faster or higher in the last 10-15 days than the A's. I'll take the highest scoring team in the AL versus "Moneyball" today. Plus they may trade their starting pitcher before the game.
                              Comment
                              • xstac2169
                                SBR Hustler
                                • 07-01-08
                                • 84

                                #16
                                Atlanta

                                Philly in a bit of a funk right now. Mike Hampton could shock people tonight and I am hoping that he can. Hamels is good, but no reason Atlanta cant beat him today.
                                Comment
                                • LGBoots
                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                  • 08-10-05
                                  • 742

                                  #17
                                  Texas +169 Rangers score runs for fun so I'll take them at this price.
                                  Comment
                                  • ertl09
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 12-10-07
                                    • 1413

                                    #18
                                    atlanta + 230 Philly hasn't been playing all that great. Hampton's return may be short so the Bullpen could shut down Philly.
                                    Comment
                                    • The HOFF
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 07-02-08
                                      • 4847

                                      #19
                                      LT, Is there going to be an August Contest?
                                      Comment
                                      • thezbar
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 08-29-06
                                        • 6422

                                        #20
                                        Cards +118 I like the idea of playing against a rookie pitcher.
                                        Comment
                                        • soli
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 09-10-06
                                          • 2503

                                          #21
                                          Texas +169

                                          Looking at Hamilton and Bradley going against a righty and Texas puting up some runs against the A's top pitcher. The A's do not put enough runs to win this game.
                                          Comment
                                          • InTheHole
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 04-28-08
                                            • 15243

                                            #22
                                            903 Atlanta Braves +230

                                            Too much value to pass up with Hampton on the mound. Good Luck!
                                            Comment
                                            • pokernut9999
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 07-25-07
                                              • 12757

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by head_strong
                                              Florida Marlins +221
                                              The Cubs have not provided Harden with much run support since coming to Chicago. He has also yet to record a win for the Cubs. I see a game a lot like yesterdays close until the end and the Marlins pulling it out.
                                              Nice call Come from behind and the exact same score
                                              Comment
                                              • oakas
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 02-17-07
                                                • 1464

                                                #24
                                                St. Louis +116

                                                Have to take the Cards here.
                                                Mets pitcher being called up to take the place of Pedro.
                                                He has not pitched since 2002.
                                                I know the Cards have lost 5 in a row, but I think they are due.
                                                Comment
                                                • smitch124
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 05-19-08
                                                  • 12566

                                                  #25
                                                  Kansas City Royals +146

                                                  Both Kazmir and the Rays are much better at Home. KC takes this at a juicy price.
                                                  Comment
                                                  • Junkyard Dog
                                                    SBR MVP
                                                    • 03-12-07
                                                    • 4552

                                                    #26
                                                    915 Washington Nationals +190 - big dogs have been barking today hoping the nats do as well
                                                    Comment
                                                    • msubulldog
                                                      SBR Sharp
                                                      • 01-10-08
                                                      • 427

                                                      #27
                                                      washington +190
                                                      will take +190 and lefty perez vs weak hitting dodger team.
                                                      Comment
                                                      • Odessa
                                                        SBR Sharp
                                                        • 06-04-07
                                                        • 398

                                                        #28
                                                        915 Washington Nationals +190 I like Perez for the Nationals on this day of upsets. Tonight should be the only possible win for Nationals on the west coast.
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