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08-30-15 | Kansas City Royals +108 v. Tampa Bay Rays | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have won seven of their last 10 games. The Royals offense has been putting up some runs having scored 14 runs in their last three games and they have scored four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Royals have won seven of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. Danny Duffy starts for the Royals. Duffy has gone 7-6 this season with a 4.13 ERA and 66 strikeouts. This is Duffy’s second career game against the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays have pretty much given up this season and have lost losing five of their last six games. The Rays offense has scored just 10 runs in their last three games and have scored just three or less runs in seven of their last 10 games. Nathan Karns will make the start for the Rays. Karns has posted a 7-5 record with a 3.69 ERA and 136 strikeouts this season. This is Karns’ second career game against the Royals. The Royals are 8-2 in Duffy's last 10 starts. The Rays are 1-5 in Karns' last 6 starts for the Rays. The Royals have put everything together and are playing like a team ready for the Playoffs while the rays are playing like a team waiting for the season to be over. I am playing on the better team at + money. Play on KC. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-29-15 | Colorado Rockies v. Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 39 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh will send J.A. Happ to the mound will looking for their seventh win in eight games Saturday night against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Happ was 4-6 with a 4.68 ERA in 20 starts with Seattle but is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA with the Pirates. He has allowed one run over 17 1/3 innings in his last three starts, tossing six scoreless in wins over Arizona and Miami in his past two outings. Pittsburgh is 78-48 this season and has won six of seven and 13 of 16 after Friday's 5-3 victory over Colorado. They are 20-4 against the NL West. The Rockies are 51-75this season and have lost for the 13th time in 17 games and their sixth straight at PNC Park. Chris Rusin gets the start for the Rockies. Rusin is 4-6, with a 4.97 ERA, He threw his first career shutout in a 5-0 win over San Diego on Aug. 16 but followed it with his shortest start since September 2012 last Saturday. He lasted just two-plus innings and surrendered career highs of 11 runs and 12 hits -- including a team-record eight doubles. Rusin is 1-2 with a 4.19 ERA in four career starts against the Pirates. Pittsburgh has been rolling and they should be able to score on Rusin. Happ has pitched well as of late and I look for another strong outing. Play on Pittsburgh on the run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-29-15 | Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals -1.5 | 1-5 | Win | 108 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins have lost six of their last eight games and could use a win. The Marlins will send Tom Koehler gets the ball, and the mound against Washington. He’s 8-12 with a 3.98 ERA and 103 strikeouts this season. Koehler is 3-5 with a 4.28 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. Miami’s offense has been anemic as of late, scoring just seven runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last eight. The Marlins have lost 19 straight when scoring three or less runs. The Nationals offense has scored 12 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in five of their last six. The Nationals have won six of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. Jordan Zimmermann starts for the Nationals in this one. He’s 10-8 with a 3.54 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season. Zimmermann is 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA and 97 strikeouts in his career against the Marlins. The Marlins 0-6 in Koehlers last 6 starts. The Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games and 42-15 in Zimmermanns last 57 home starts. The Nationals are 6-1 in Zimmermanns last 7 home starts vs. Marlins. The Nationals are the better team and have the better pitcher, The Marlins can’t seem to win for Koehler and their offense has struggled to score. I am looking for the Nationals to bounce back in this one. Play on the Nationals on the run-line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-29-15 | Kansas City Royals +109 v. Tampa Bay Rays | 6-3 | Win | 109 | 14 h 45 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have won six of their last eight games. The Royals offense has put up 13 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in five of their last seven games. The Royals have won eight of their last nine when scoring more than three runs. Kris Medlen will look to keep his unbeaten record alive. Medlen is 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. This is Medlen’s first career game against the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays offense has put up just 10 runs in their last three games and has scored three or less runs in seven of their last 10 games. Jake Odorizzi will look to move above .500 with a win. He’s 6-6 with a 3.02 ERA and 112 strikeouts this season. Odorizzi is 0-2 with a 6.91 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his career against the Royals. The Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a favorite and 1-6 in Odorizzis last 7 starts as a favorite. The Royals seem to have put it all together and it’s hard to not take the + money on the better team. Play on Kansas City. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-29-15 | Boston Red Sox v. New York Mets UNDER 7 | 3-1 | Win | 106 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
The Boston Red Sox are on a nice run after winning seven of their last 10 games. The Red Sox offense has scored 13 runs in their last three games and has put up four or more runs in eight of their last 10 games. The Red Sox have won seven of their last 10 when scoring more than three runs. Joe Kelly will get the start for Boston. He is 7-6 with a 5.18 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. Kelly is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA and seven strikeouts in his career against the Mets. The New York Mets have been on a nice run having won five of their last six games. The Mets have scored an amazing 22 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in 10 straight games. Jacob deGrom will get the start for the Mets. deGrom is 12-6 with a 2.29 ERA and 161 strikeouts this season. This is deGrom’s first career game against the Red Sox. The under is 10-3-2 in the last 15 meetings. Both pitchers are more than capable at being able to shut down the opposition’s offense. I am looking for a low scoring game in this one. Play on the Under. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-29-15 | Detroit Tigers v. Toronto Blue Jays OVER 9.5 | 1-15 | Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
Drew Hutchison's starts for the Toronto against Detroit. He has won four straight at home. Hutchison is 12-3 this season but with a high ERA of 5.06. He is 10-1 with a 2.57 ERA at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays are 72-56 this season. They beat Detroit 5-3 yesterday in game 1 of the series. Toronto has a 17-7 record in Hutchison's starts, due in large part to his major league-best run support average of 7.72. The Blue Jays have averaged 8.0 runs in their last nine games -- winning seven -- and are 22-5 in the past 27. The Tigers are a disappointing 60-68 this season and are trying to avoid their third straight loss and eighth in nine, and they'll try to get Buck Farmer his first big-league win. Farmer is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA this season. All four of the right-hander's starts have come on the road, where's he 0-2 with an 8.10 ERA. Both pitchers have given up tons of runs this season and both teams can score in bunches. I love the over in this one. Play on the over. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-28-15 | Kansas City Royals -105 v. Tampa Bay Rays | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 10 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have had a nice run going having won seven of their last 10 games. Offensively the Royals have scored 13 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Royals have won eight of their last 10 when scoring more than three runs. Edinson Volquez will make the start for the Royals. He has gone 11-7 this season with a 3.40 ERA and 119 strikeouts. Volquez is 2-0 with a 2.49 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his career against the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays have scored 15 runs in their last three games but have put up three or less runs in six of their last nine games. The Rays have lost five of their last seven when scoring three or less runs. Erasmo Ramirez will look to turn things around for the Rays. He is 10-4 with a 3.66 ERA and 91 strikeouts this season. This is Ramirez’s second career game against the Royals.turn things around for the Rays The Rays are 4-13 in their last 17 vs. American League Central while the Royals 18-5 in the last 23 meetings. It is difficult to go against the Royals with the way they are hitting the ball and pitching. I like the Royals at this small price. Play on KC. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-28-15 | Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals -1.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins have lost six of their last eight games. The Marlins have scored just eight runs in their last three games and have put up three or less runs in five of their last six games. The Marlins have lost 19 straight when scoring three or less runs. Adam Conley starts for Miami. He is 1-1 with a 4.88 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season. This is Conley’s first career game against the Nationals. The Washington Nationals are looking to make a run having won six of their last nine games. The Nationals offense has picked up having scored 17 runs in their last three games and they have scored four or more runs in five straight games. The Nationals have won six of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. They will send their ace Max Scherzer to the mound. He is 11-10 with a 2.79 ERA and 201 strikeouts this season. Scherzer is 2-0 with a 3.60 ERA and 26 strikeouts in his career against the Marlins. This is a game Washington needs to win. They have their ace on the mound and should come away with a big win. Play on the Washington Nationals on the run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-28-15 | Detroit Tigers v. Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 | 3-5 | Win | 101 | 19 h 5 m | Show | |
The Detroit Tigers are going the wrong way fast having lost five of their last six games. The Tigers offense has scored 12 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Detroit Tigers have split their last eight road games. Matt Boyd will start for the Tigers. He’s 1-4 with a 7.04 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. This is Boyd’s first career game against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays have won seven of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays offense has exploded for 19 runs in their last three games and has put up four or more runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have won five straight when scoring more than three runs. The Toronto Blue Jays have won six of their last eight home games. R.A. Dickey starts for the Blue jays. He brings in a 8-10 record with a 4.26 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season. Dickey is 6-3 with a 4.05 ERA and 51 strikeouts in his career against the Tigers. The Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series and 7-0 in Dickeys last 7 starts. The over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings. The Jays offense is firing on all cylinders and should be able to continue to do it against a Tiger pitcher who has been rocked this season. I am looking for better value by play Toronto on the Run Line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-26-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. Kansas City Royals -1.5 | 8-5 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 17 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals are coming off a win yesterday and are sending Johnny Cueto to the mound. Since joining KC, Cueto has allowed just 12 earned runs while striking out 24 over 36 innings for a 2-2 record and a 3.00 ERA. The Orioles start Wei-Yin Chen who has allowed 143 hits and 52 earned runs while striking out 121 over 149.1 innings for a 7-6 record and a 3.13 ERA. Kansas City is 9-2 in their last 11 games, 51-22 in their last 73 home games, and 37-15 as a favorite. Baltimore is 1-5 in their last six road games, 0-7 against the AMore importantly Baltimore is 0-8 in their last eight games against Kansas City. The Royals have been on fire as of late and think Cueto will keep the Orioles bats in check. I look for KC to win this game pretty easily so I am playing for the nice plus money on the run line. Play on KC on the run line. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-26-15 | Colorado Rockies +135 v. Atlanta Braves | 6-3 | Win | 135 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
The Colorado Rockies have lost six of their last eight games. The Rockies have scored just nine runs in their last three games and have score and four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Rockies have lost six of their last eight road games. Yohan Flande will start tonight for the Rockies. He is 3-1 with a 3.94 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. This is Flande’s first career game against the Braves. The Atlanta Braves have also been on a losing trend having lost eight of their last 10 games. The Braves have scored just nine runs in their last three games and have put up three or less runs in six of their last eight. The Braves have have been terrible when scoring three runs or less having lost seven straight. Shelby Miller Makes the the start for the Braves. he comes in with a 5-10 record and a 2.50 ERA with 136 strikeouts this season. Miller is 2-1 with a 3.57 ERA and 27 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies. Miller has won two of his last 16 starts so I see a lot of value on the Rockies at plus money. bith teams can't wait for the season to get over with. Play on Colorado. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-26-15 | Milwaukee Brewers v. Cleveland Indians OVER 7.5 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
The Brewers offense has put up 12 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in five of their last six games. Jimmy Nelson starts for the Brewers. He is 10-9 with a 3.60 ERA and 132 strikeouts this season. This is Nelson’s first career game against the Indians. The Indians have scored 16 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. Cody Anderson will start for the Indians.He’s 2-3 with a 4.31 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. This is Anderson’s second career game against the Brewers. Both teams have been scoring runs as of late. Also add the fact that both pitchers have been rocked at time this season I think the number is a little on the low side. Play on the OVER. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-24-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates -140 v. Miami Marlins | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
The Miami Marlins find them selves in last place in the National League East after losing three straight. The Marlins are 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Marlins starters have ab ERA of 4.21 and the bullpen is lightly better at 3.58. The Marlins will start Tom Koehler with an 8-11 record and a 4.02 ERA. and 97 strikeouts. The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a hot streak as they push for a playoff spot. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Pirates are hitting .261 as a team. The starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.47 and the bullpen at 2.56. For game one the Pirates will start J.A. Happ who has a a 4-6 record and a 4.64 ERA. Miami is 4-10 in their last 14 home games, 1-4 in their last five games, and 0-4 in Koehler’s last four starts as an underdog. The Pirates are by far the better team and have something to play for, while Miami just wants the season to be over. Play on Pittsburgh. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-24-15 | Houston Astros v. New York Yankees -1.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros have been on a nice little run having won winning five of their last six games. The Astros have scored just nine runs in their last three games and have managed three or less runs in seven straight. The Astros have won six of their last nine when scoring three or less runs. The Houston Astros have lost six of their last eight road games. Dallas Keuchel will get the stat for Houston. He has gone 14-6 with a 2.37 ERA and 156 strikeouts this season. Keuchel is 1-1 with a 1.59 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the Yankees. The Yankees have scored 12 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Yankees havebeen able to win seven straight when scoring more than three runs in a game. Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Yankees. He is 13-2 with a 4.24 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season. Eovaldi is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and nine strikeouts in his career against the Astros. Both teams have great pitchers going but I think the Yankees offense is more capable of scoring runs. The Astros have struggled scoring runs but have won with great pitching. I am taking a chance but am going with the Yankees on the run line. Play on the NY Yankees on he run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-23-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Pittsburgh Pirates UNDER 7.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 15 h 49 m | Show | |
The Giants have scored just eight runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last six. Ryan Vogelsong starts for the Giants. He is 9-8 with a 3.93 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. Vogelsong is 2-4 with a 3.55 ERA and 38 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. The Pirates have scored 11 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last eight. Francisco Liriano starts for the Pirates. He brings in a 8-6 record with a 3.35 ERA and 154 strikeouts this season. Liriano is 3-1 with a 3.75 ERA and 22 strikeouts in his career against the Giants. Both teams have been lighting up the scoreboard and both pitchers have pitched well this season. I am looking for a close low scoring game that will stay under the number. Play on the under. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-23-15 | New York Mets -122 v. Colorado Rockies | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
The New York Mets are looking to pull away in the division. The Mets have scored 32 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last eight. The Mets have won six of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. Logan Verrett will start for the Mets. He is 0-1 with a 2.82 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This is Verrett’s first career game against the Rockies. The Colorado Rockies have lost eight of their last 10 games. The Rockies offense has scored 21 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last eight. The Rockies have lost five of their last six when scoring more than three runs. David Hale starts for the Rockies. He brings in a 3-4 record with a 6.17 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season. Hale is 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and eight strikeouts in his career against the Mets. The Mets have been playing well and will get the sweep as they look to extend their lead in the division. Play on the Mets. This is a 10* play! | |||||||
08-23-15 | Kansas City Royals -101 v. Boston Red Sox | 8-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have been running hot having won six of their last eight games. The Royals offense has scored just nine runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Royals have won five straight when scoring more than three runs. Edinson Volquez starts for the Royals. He’s 11-7 with a 3.20 ERA and 114 strikeouts this season. Volquez is 1-0 with a 3.44 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox have won six of their last nine games. The Red Sox have won six of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. The Boston Red Sox have won six of their last nine home games. Eduardo Rodriguez starts for Boston. He’s 7-5 with a 4.48 ERA and 68 strikeouts this season. This is Rodriguez’s second career game against the Royals. The Royals have won 15 of Volquez last 20 starts. Boston has been been playing well but have been inconsistent all year. I like KC in this one. Play on KC. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-22-15 | Toronto Blue Jays -104 v. Los Angeles Angels | 15-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 19 m | Show | |
The Toronto Blue Jays have won seven of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays offense has put up 21 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Toronto Blue Jays have won six of their last eight road games. Marco Estrada starts for the Blue jays. He is 10-7 with a 3.20 ERA and 95 strikeouts this season. This is Estrada’s second career game against the Angels. The Los Angeles Angels have lost five of their last eight games. The Angels have scored just five runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last eight. The Los Angeles Angels have won six of their last nine home games. Andrew Heaney starts for LA. He is 5-1 with a 2.43 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. This is Heaney’s first career game against the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays offense has been on fire were as the Angels are struggling to score runs. Heanry has pitched well and may be able to slow Toronto's offense down but with LA not scoring it's hard to take them. Play on Toronto. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-22-15 | St. Louis Cardinals -128 v. San Diego Padres | 0-8 | Loss | -128 | 18 h 15 m | Show | |
The St. Louis Cardinals have scored seven runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Cardinals have won five of their last eight when scoring more than three runs. The Cardinals have won six of their last nine road games. Carlos Martinez starts for St.Louis with a record of 12-5 and a 2.78 ERA and 144 strikeouts this season. Martinez is 0-0 with a 6.30 ERA and seven strikeouts in his career against the Padres. San Diego has won eight of their last 10 games. The Padres have scored 21 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The San Diego Padres have won six of their last seven home games. Ian Kennedy will make the start. He has a record of 7-11 with a 4.20 ERA and 113 strikeouts this season. Kennedy is 2-5 with a 8.31 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. The Cardinals are 23-6 in Martinezs last 29 starts. I like the Cardinals to bounce back with their ace on the mound and get a much needed win. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-19-15 | Washington Nationals -143 v. Colorado Rockies | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
Washington is looking to catch the Mets for the division. This is a game they have to win. Their offense came alive yesterday and I am looking for their bats to continue today against the weak Rockies Pitching. Play on Washington. This is a 10* play, | |||||||
08-19-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Houston Astros -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
Dallas Keuchel takes the hill, and he’s 14-6 with a 2.36 ERA and 151 strikeouts this season. Keuchel is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Rays.. Houston has won 17 of his past 22 starts. Tampa Bay is done for the season while Houston is pushing for the playoffs. Play on Houston on the Run--line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-19-15 | Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 v. Philadelphia Phillies | 4-7 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
I am not sure that there is another team hotter than the Blue Jays at the moment. Mark Buerhle has been light out and maybe one of the most overlooked pitchers in the American League. The Phillies after a hot start in the second half are starting to ook like the Phillies of old. I love Toronto in this one on the run-line. Play on Toronto. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-19-15 | Minnesota Twins v. New York Yankees -1.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 26 m | Show | |
Ervin Santana will start for the Twins .He is 2-3 with a 5.66 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. Santana is 5-8 with a 6.34 ERA and 75 strikeouts in his career against the Yankees. The Yankees send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. He is 12-2 with a 4.26 ERA and 92 strikeouts this season. This will be Eovaldi’s second career game against the Twins. Play on the New York Yankees on the run line.. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-17-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Houston Astros OVER 7.5 | 9-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Both teams have been putting up runs lately. Both pitcher have been knocked around and have given up runs. I am looking for a higher scoring game and I am looking for this game to fly ove the total. Pay on the over. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-17-15 | San Francisco Giants +143 v. St. Louis Cardinals | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
we have two good pitchers going in this game. Both teams have been playing well but I like the Giants in this one at the + money. I feel the lline is a little inflated and I like the dog in this one to get the cash. Play on the Giants. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-16-15 | Miami Marlins v. St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
This is simply the case of a team hitting their stride heading into the playoffs against a team waiting for the season to be over. St. Louis has won six of their last eight and seven of theri last 10 at home. Carlos Martinez will start for the Cardinals and he has been sensational all year. he is 12-4 with a 2.62 ERA and 139 strikeouts this season. This will be Martinez’s second career game against the Marlins. The Miami Marlins on the other hand have lost seven of their last 10 games. David Phelps 4-8 with a 4.35 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season. This will be Phelps’ second career game against the Cardinals. A far better team with something to play for with their best pitcher on the mound against a team that is playing for nothing and a pitcher who hasn't shown much this season. This one is easy. Play on St. Louis on the run line. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-16-15 | Detroit Tigers +185 v. Houston Astros | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
The Detroit Tigers are coming off a 4-3 win in eleven innings yesterday. Justin Verlander pitched seven shutout innings with Bruce Rondon blowing the save in the 9th. Rookie Matt Boyd gets his 5th start of the season for Detroit. Boyd fell to the Royals 4-0 in his last outing with three runs plated on nine hits over 5.1 innings. The Houston Astros had a modest two game winning streak come to an end with Saturday’s extra inning defeat which hurt because the Angels also lost. Mike Fiers gets his second start for the Astros. Fiers did not get a decision in a 5-4 loss to Oakland with a run allowed on five hits over 6.2 frames. I am not sold on Friers and I think this line is way over-inflated against a Tigers team that still has a potent offense. This is a value play for me. Play on Detroit. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-16-15 | Arizona Diamondbacks -113 v. Atlanta Braves | 1-2 | Loss | -113 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
De La Rosa will start for the Diamondbacks. He comes in with a 10-5 record and a 4.55 ERA with 116 strikeouts this season. This will be De La Rosa’s second career game against the Braves. Arizona has one five of their last eight games and five of six when scoring more than three runs. They have averaged just over 5 runs a game in their last three games. The Atlanta Braves have been playing mediocre baseball as of late. They have scored 13 runs over the last three games. the Braves have won five of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Shelby Miller will start and he brings in a 5-9 record with a 2.48 ERA and 118 strikeouts this season. Miller is 1-0 with a 5.23 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Diamondbacks. Arizona is 5-0 in De La Rosas last 5 starts, while the Braves are just 3-13 in Millers last 16 starts. Arizona is the better team with the better pitcher. The Braves don't win behind Miller so I am on Arizona at the cheap price. Play on Arizona. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-15-15 | Chicago Cubs v. Chicago White Sox OVER 7.5 | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
The Cubs have scored 18 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last eight games. Jake Arrieta gets the ball, and he’s 13-6 with a 2.38 ERA and 158 strikeouts this season. Arrieta is 2-1 with a 4.08 ERA and 21 strikeouts in his career against the White Sox. The White Sox have scored 11 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last eight games. Jose Quintana takes the hill, and he’s 6-9 with a 3.59 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season. Quintana is 0-2 with a 3.54 ERA and 17 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs. Both teams have been putting up runs on a consistent basis. Both teams has has success against each other. Both teams starting pitchers are good but I like the bats in this one. Play on the OVER. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-15-15 | Los Angeles Angels v. Kansas City Royals -1.5 | 4-9 | Win | 140 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Angels will look to turns things around having lost five of their last seven games. Matt Shoemaker will look to get LA on the winning road. He is 5-8 with a 4.36 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. Shoemaker is 0-1 with a 10.00 ERA and eight strikeouts in his career against the Royals. The Angels offense has scored 10 runs in their last three games and has put up three or less runs in five of their last seven games. The Angels have lost 13 straight games when scoring three or less runs. The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 road games. The Kansas City Royals have been on a nice run winning six of their last eight games. The Royals offense has been scoring runs, putting up 14 runs in their last three games and they have scored four or more runs in seven straight games. The Royals have won seven of their last 10 games when scoring more than three runs. Johnny Cueto will make the start for the Royals. He is 8-7 with a 2.53 ERA and 137 strikeouts this season. This will be Cueto’s second career game against the Angels. Cueto has pitched well and the Royals offense has been producing especially at home. The Angels have struggled scoring and have been terrible on the road. I think the Royals will continue to stay hot at home and win this one by 2 or more runs. Play on KC on the run-line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-15-15 | Oakland A's v. Baltimore Orioles -133 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
The Oakland Athletics have lost five of their last eight games. The offense has scored just 11 runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last nine games. The Athletics have lost five of their last seven games when scoring three or less runs. Oakland has lost five straight road games. Chris Bassitt is just 1-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. This will be Bassitt’s second career game against the Orioles. The Orioles have scored 13 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Orioles have split their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Miguel Gonzalez will make the start tonight. He is 9-8 with a 4.45 ERA and 92 strikeouts this season. Gonzalez is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA and nine strikeouts in his career against the Athletics. The A's have been terrible on the road and have lost five straight. The Orioles have been playing well at home and I like the home team with the better pitcher in this one. Play on Baltimore, This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-13-15 | Cincinnati Reds v. Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 | 10-3 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 8 m | Show | |
The Dodgers have started to put things together and have been playing solid baseball. Matt Latos has been pitching well since he moved to LA. He has allowed three runs or less in five of his last six starts. The Reds have averaged three runs or less in seven of their last ten games. I like the Dodgers to continue playing at a high level and see them easily winning this game. Play on the LA Dodgers on the run-line. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-13-15 | Los Angeles Angels v. Kansas City Royals +103 | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 9 m | Show | |
The Angels have lost nine straight games on the road, while the Royals have been the opposite having won seven of their last eight at home. The Angels offense has gone cold scoring just 4 runs in their last three games where as yhe Royals bats have produced 14 over the same time period. I am going with the better offensive team at the moment and playing the Royals at + money. Play on Kansas City. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-12-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. St. Louis Cardinals -109 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been playing some good ball lately having won five of their last seven games. Gerrit Cole will look to continue the pirates hot play. He is 14-5 with a 2.39 ERA and 143 strikeouts this season. Cole is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA and 23 strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. The Pirates offense has produced 22 runs in their last three games and they have scored four or more runs in six of their 10 games. The Pirates have won five straight games when scoring more than three runs. The Pittsburgh Pirates have split their last 10 road games. The St. Louis Cardinals have also been playing well having won six of their last eight games. The Cardinals offense has produced 11 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. The Cardinals have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. They have won five of their last eight home games. Michael Wacha will look to extend this record when he gets the start tonight. He is 13-4 with a 2.92 ERA and 112 strikeouts this season. Wacha is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. Wacha has allowed zero runs in his last 14 innings. The Cardinals are playing well at home and I will take the home team at the small price, especially with the way Wacha is pitching. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-12-15 | Colorado Rockies v. New York Mets -1.5 | 0-3 | Win | 115 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
The Colorado Rockies are in a funk and have lost 6 times in their last nine tries. Jorge De La Rosa will look to turn things around. He’s 7-4 with a 4.85 ERA and 93 strikeouts this season. De La Rosa is 5-1 with a 4.54 ERA and 32 strikeouts in his career against the Mets. The Rockies offense has produced just eight runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in five of their last eight games. The Rockies have won four of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. They have lost seven of their last 10 road games. The New York Mets have been hot having won eight of their last 10 games. The Mets have produced 11 runs in their last three games and the offense has put up four or more runs in eight of their last 10 games. The Mets have won eight of their last 10 games when scoring more than three runs. Jacob deGrom gets the start and looks to continue the Mets five game home winning streak. He’s 10-6 with a 2.13 ERA and 142 strikeouts this season. This will be deGrom’s second career game against the Rockies. The Rockies starting pitcher has given up 18 runs in his last four starts. deGrom on the other hand, has allowed a combined four runs in his last three starts. The Mets are playing well and with the way the two offenses have been producing, I like the Mets on the run-line in this one. Play on the NY Mets. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-12-15 | Oakland A's v. Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
The Oakland Athletics have produced nine runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last eight games. The Athletics have lost five of their last eight games when scoring three or less runs and have went 4-4 in their last 8. They have lost five of their last six road games. Aaron Brooks will start for the A’s tonight. He’s 1-0 with a 2.41 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This will be Brooks’ second career game against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays have been playing lights out lately, winning nine straight. They will look to make it ten in a row with a win tonight. They will send Mark Buehrle to the mound. He’s 12-5 with a 3.34 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season. Buehrle is 9-14 with a 3.57 ERA and 101 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics. The Blue Jays offense has produced 12 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Blue Jays have won six straight games when scoring more than three runs. Buehrle has also allowed three or less runs in eight of his last 10 outings. Their offense is producing run and those are two nice things to have going at the same time. It’s hard to go against the Jays at this point so I am backing them on the run-line to reduce the juice. Play on Toronto. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-11-15 | Milwaukee Brewers v. Chicago Cubs -136 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 17 h 38 m | Show | |
The Cubs are pushing for a playoff berth while the Brewers are playing to go home. The Cubs are playing lights out and I see them getting it done here. Play on the Chicago Cubs. This is a 10* Play | |||||||
08-11-15 | Colorado Rockies v. New York Mets -1.5 | 0-4 | Win | 106 | 16 h 1 m | Show | |
The Mets Matt Harvey has been setting the world on fire as of late and the Mets have been playing lights out. I really like the Mets to win this game big so I am playing them on the run-line. Play on the NY Mets. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-11-15 | New York Yankees +109 v. Cleveland Indians | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 56 m | Show | |
Cleveland struggles at home and this is a game the Yankees need as the Blue Jays are creeping up on the division. The Yankees are the better team and will prove it here. Play on NY Yankees. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-09-15 | Colorado Rockies v. Washington Nationals OVER 6.5 | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 57 m | Show | |
The Colorado Rockies could really use a win having lost seven of their last 10 games. Yohan Flande will get the start for the Rockies. He comes into the game with a 2-1record and a 3.54 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. Flande is 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA and three strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. The offense has scored 13 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in five of their last seven games. DJ LeMahieu leads the offense with 124 hits and 42 RBI this season. Charlie Blackmon and Nolan Arenado have added a combined for 127 runs batted in. The Colorado Rockies have lost five of their last seven road games. The Washington Nationals could also need a win after losing five of their last eight games. The offense has put up 18 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in six straight games. Bryce Harper leads the offensive attack with 118 hits and 69 runs batted in. Yunel Escobar and Ian Desmond have combined to drive in 70 runs to help propel the offense. Max Scherzer will make the start for the Nationals. He has gone 11-8 with a 2.31 ERA and 181 strikeouts this season. Scherzer is 1-3 with a 3.99 ERA and 37 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies. Both teams have been able to put up runs lately. Scherzer has pitched well at times but he has also given up runs on occasion. Flande has averaged almost 4 runs a game given up. I think this line is a little low and am playing on the over. Play on the over 6.5. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-08-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Cleveland Indians -128 | 4-17 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins are looking a much needed win by sending Ervin Santana to the mound against the Indians. The Twins come into the game having lost six of their last eight. Santana is 2-2 with a 3.89 ERA and 26 Strikeouts this season. In his career he has compiled a 3-9 record with a 4.09 ERA and 79 k’s against the Indians. The Twins offense has produced 20 runs in their last three games but they have scored three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Twins have lost five of their last six games when scoring three or less runs. The Twins offense is led by Brian Dozier 106 hits and 58 RBI. Joe Mauer and Trevor Plouffe have combined to drive in 107 runs. The Minnesota Twins have lost six of their last eight road games. The Cleveland Indians are also looking to turn things around, having lost five of their last six games. The Indians offense has produced 14 runs in their last three games and has put up three or less runs in six of their last eight games. Jason Kipnis leads the attack for the Indians with 132 hits and 39 runs batted in. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana have combined for an additional 108 RBI. Trevor Bauer will make the start for the Indians. He is has compiled a 8-8 record with a 3.98 ERA and 128 strikeouts this season. Bauer is 0-3 with a 6.07 ERA and 30 strikeouts in his career against the Twins. Bauer has allowed two runs or less runs in four of his last six games. Santana on the other hand has given up 11 runs in his last two outings and has been pitching sub-par this season since his return. Play on Cleveland. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-06-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 | 3-9 | Win | 120 | 19 h 49 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins have lost five of their last six games. The Twins have scored nine runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last six games. The Twins have lost five of their last six games when scoring three or less runs. Joe Mauer leads the offense with 104 hits and 46 RBI. Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe have combined to drive in 114 runs this season. The Minnesota Twins have lost seven of their last eight road games. Kyle Gibson will start for the Twins. He is 8-8 with a 3.37 ERA and 92 strikeouts this season. Gibson is 1-0 with a 0.66 ERA and seven strikeouts in his career against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays have been on fire, winning seven of their last eight games. The Blue Jays have lit up the scoreboard for 17 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in seven of their last eight games. The Blue Jays have won six of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Josh Donaldson leads the attack with 124 hits and 80 RBI. Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista have combined to add an additional 135 RBI. The Toronto Blue Jays have won seven of their last nine home games. Mark Buehrle will look to continue the Blue Jays torrid pace. He is 11-5 with a 3.32 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season. Buehrle is 29-19 with a 3.68 ERA and 204 strikeouts in his career against the Twins. The blue Jays offense is putting up some nice numbers and the team is playing well as a whole. Minnesota can’t buy a run and is slumping badly. I like the Blue Jays to win this game easily again. Play on Toronto on the run-line. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-06-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Detroit Tigers +115 | 6-8 | Win | 115 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
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08-05-15 | San Francisco Giants -1.5 v. Atlanta Braves | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
The San Francisco Giants are sending Madison Bumgarner to the mound in hoping to turn things around after going 4-4 in their last eight games. Bumgarner is 11-6 with a 3.39 ERA and 139 strikeouts this season. He is 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA and 61 strikeouts in his career against the Braves. The Giants offense has been clicking, scoring 17 runs in their last three games and scoring four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Giants have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three. Buster Posey leads the Giants offense with 119 hits and 75 RBI. Matt Duffy and Angel Pagan have combined to drive in another 74 runs for the offense. The Atlanta Braves are reeling in the second half and they have lost five of their last seven games. The offense has scored 18 runs in their last three games but has put up three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Braves have lost seven straight games when scoring three or less runs. Nick Markakis leads the attack with 119 hits and just 36 RBI. Cameron Maybin and Andrelton Simmons have combined for an additional 77 RBI.. Williams Perez will look to right the ship. Perez is 4-1 with a 4.14 ERA and 41 strikeouts this season. This will be Perez’s second career game against the Giants. The Braves have had trouble scoring and even though Bumgarner was roughed up in his last outing I don’t see that happening again. Play on the San Francisco run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-05-15 | Chicago Cubs +120 v. Pittsburgh Pirates | 5-7 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
The Chicago Cubs are on a six-game winning streak. The Cubs have put up 13 runs in their last three games and have four or more runs in five straight games. The Cubs magic number seems to be four as they have won six straight games when scoring more than three runs. Anthony Rizzo leads the attack with 112 hits and 61 RBI, Dexter Fowler and Kris Bryant have teamed up for an additional 88 RBI. The Chicago Cubs have won six straight road games. Dan Haren is 7-7 with a 3.42 ERA and 88 strikeouts this season. Haren is 3-3 with a 5.28 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. Jeff Locke gets the start for the Pirates. He brings in a 6-6 record with a 4.21 ERA and 88 strikeouts this season. Locke is 1-2 with a 5.75 ERA and 40 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs. The offense has scored six runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Pirates have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Starling Marte leads with 109 hits and 56 RBI. e Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker have combined for 108 RBI. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won three of their last five home games. The Cubs are scoring in bunches which should really help Haren, who pitched well in Miami but got little run support. The Pirates are just 2-6 in Locke’s last 8 starts. I like the Cubs to make it seven in a row. Play on Chicago. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-04-15 | St. Louis Cardinals -119 v. Cincinnati Reds | 2-3 | Loss | -119 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
The St. Louis Cardinals will give John Lackey the start tonight. He is 9-6 with a 2.78 ERA and 102 strikeouts this season. Lackey is 2-1 with a 2.78 ERA and 26 strikeouts in his career against the Reds. The Cardinals offense has scored 12 runs in their last three games and has scored three or less runs in six of their last nine games. The Cardinals have lost four of their last five games when scoring three or less runs. Jhonny Peralta leads the offense with 113 hits and 54 runs this season. Kolten Wong and Jason Heyward have combined to drive in 79 runs this season. The St. Louis Cardinals have split their last 10 road games. The Cincinnati Reds need to get things going after splitting their last 10 games. The Reds offense has scored eight runs in their last three games and has put up four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Reds have won four of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Joey Votto leads this the offense with 112 hits and 51 runs batted in. Todd Frazier and Jay Bruce have combined to drive in 127 runs this season. The Reds have split their last eight home games. Anthony DeSclafani will start on the mound for the Reds. He is 6-7 with a 3.75 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season. DeSclafani is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and four strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. Lackey has been pitching well by allowing a combined five runs in his last five starts DeSclafani has allowed nine runs in his last three starts. The Cardinals are the better team and with the Lackey has been pitching they have the edge in this one. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-04-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 130 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins have lost six of their last eight games. The Twins have put up just five runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in four straight games. Joe Mauer leads offense with 103 hits and 44 RBI. Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe have combined to drive in 112 runs so far his season. The Minnesota Twins have lost five of their last six road games. Phil Hughes will look to turn things around for the Twins. He is 10-6 with a 4.11 ERA and 80 strikeouts this season. Hughes is 6-7 with a 4.69 ERA and 123 strikeouts in his career against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays have been rolling, winning five of their last six games. The Blue Jays have amassed 16 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six straight games. The Blue Jays have won six of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Josh Donaldson leads the Blue Jays with 122 hits and 77 runs batted. Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista have combined for 128 RBI this seasom.. Marco Estrada takes the hill, and he’s 8-6 with a 3.53 ERA and 81 strikeouts this season. Estrada is 0-2 with a 6.08 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his career against the Twins. Estrada has allowed two or less runs in four of his last five starts When you combine that with the way the offense has been hitting, it will be tough for a Twins team that can’t score. I like the Blue Jays again on the run line. Play on Toronto on the run-line. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-03-15 | San Diego Padres -107 v. Milwaukee Brewers | 13-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers begin a four-game series Monday night. The San Diego Padres have started to get hot having won six of their last eight games. The Padres have put up 15 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Padres have won nine straight games when scoring more than three runs. Matt Kemp is the Padres offensive leader with 103 hits and 57 RBI. Justin Upton and Derek Norris have combined to drive in 108 runs this season. The Padres have won six of their last eight road games. Tyson Ross will try to keep things going when he takes the mound tonight. He is 7-8 with a 3.38 ERA and 137.strikeouts this season. Ross is 2-1 with a 3.44 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers are on a five game losing streak going into the game. They hope Wily Peralta can turn things around. Peralta is 2-5 with a 3.90 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. This will be Peralta’s second career game against the Padres. The Brewers offense has scored six runs in their last three games and has put up three or less runs in five straight games. The Brewers have lost eight straight games when scoring three or less runs. Ryan Braun leads the Brewers attack with 97 hits and 63 RBI this season. Adam Lind and Jean Segura have combined for 89 RBI. The Milwaukee Brewers have lost five straight home games. The Padres have picked it up in the second half and they have a chance to sneak into the playoffs. The Brewers on the other hand have started to really bad baseball. I like the better team and pitcher at + money. Play on San Diego. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-03-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 8 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Twins have lost six of their last eight games and are in desperate need of a win. The offense has been non- existent, having scored just five runs in their last three games have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Twins have split their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Joe Mauer leads the offense with 103 hits and 44 RBI. Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe have combined o drive in 112 runs so far this season. The Minnesota Twins have lost four of their last six road games. Ervin Santana will start the game for the Twins. He is 2-1 with a 3.78 ERA and 24 strikeouts this season. Santana is 6-6 with a 3.66 ERA and 82 strikeouts in his career against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a nice run having won five of their last eight games. The Blue Jays have put up 18 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five straight games. The Blue Jays have won five of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Josh Donaldson leads the offensive attack with 120 hits and 75 runs driven in. Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista have combined to add another 127 RBI this season. The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of their last five home games. Newly acquired David Price gets the start tonight. This season he is 9-4 with a 2.53 ERA and 138 strikeouts this season. Price is 8-3 with a 2.21 ERA and 95 strikeouts in his career against the Twins. The Twins are hard pressed to score runs. That is not a problem to have when you are facing David price. The Blue Jays have one of the most potent offenses and I see the combination of the two putting them over the edge. Play on Toronto on the run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-02-15 | Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies +104 | 6-2 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves are on the wrong kind of streak having lost six in a row. The have also lost eight of their last 9 road games. They hope Julio Teheran can get them a win when he takes the mound. He is 6-6 with a 4.71 ERA and 106 strikeouts this season. Teheran is 4-3 with a 2.56 ERA and 39 strikeouts in his career against the Phillies. The Braves have scored just six runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in 10 straight games. Nick Markakis leads the offense with 115 hits and 33 runs batted in. Cameron Maybin and Andrelton Simmons have combined to drive in 77 runs this season. The Philadelphia Phillies have been red hot having won eight of their last nine games. The Phillies have scored a whopping 25 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Phillies have won 10 straight games when scoring more than three runs in a game. Freddy Galvis leads the attack with 97 hits and 29 RBI. Ryan Howard and Odubel Herrera have combined to drive in 87 runs this season. The Philadelphia Phillies have won five of their last six home games. Adam Morgan will look to continue the hot rn when he takes the mound. He is 2-2 with a 4.05 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. This will be Morgan’s second career game against the Braves. The Phillies have been one of the best teams the second half of the season while Atlanta can’t buy a win. The Phillies are really pounding the ball while Atlanta can’t seem to score. I will keep riding the Phillies at + money against a team that can’t get out of their own way, Play on Philadelphia. This is a 10* play | |||||||
08-02-15 | Kansas City Royals +119 v. Toronto Blue Jays | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 45 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals look to keep going having won five of their last eight games. The Royals have put up 15 runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in six of their last 10 games. The Royals have lost four of their last six games when scoring three or less runs. Eric Hosmer leads the offense with 121 hits and 58 RBI. Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar have combined this season to drive in 82 runs. Edinson Volquez will get the start for the Royals. This season he is 10-5 with a 3.21 ERA and 95 strikeouts this season. Volquez is 0-3 with 7.30 ERA and 20 strikeouts in his career against the Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue have been pounding the ball having put up 18 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last seven games. The Blue Jays have won five of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Josh Donaldson leads the hitting attack with 120 hits and 75 runs driven in this season. Edwin Encarnacion and Kevin Pillar have combined to drive in 95 runs this season. The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of their last six home games. R.A. Dickey gets the start with a 5-10 record with a 4.27 ERA and 84 strikeouts this season. Dickey is 3-3 with a 4.81 ERA and 30 strikeouts in his career against the Royals. Dickey has not pitched well this season. I will take the better pitcher at + money and hope he can keep the Blue Jay offense in check. Play on KC. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-01-15 | Washington Nationals v. New York Mets -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
The Washington lost a tough one last night and will look to bounce back against the Mets. They will send rookie Joe Ross Ito they mound. It will be his second start against the Mets. Ross pitched well last time out in a 3-1 loss at Pittsburgh with all three runs plated on five hits of a 3-1 loss at Pittsburgh . The Nationals have scored just nine runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Nationals have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Yunel Escobar leads the offense with 108 hits and 30 runs driven in. Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined to produce 100 RBI this season. The Washington Nationals have lost four of their last seven road games. The New York Mets won an important game to move closer to the Nationals. A red hot Jacob deGrom will look to syaty that way against the nationals. DeGrom has been outstanding in his last three with just a pair orf runs allowed on seven hits over 21.2 innings of work. The Mets have put up 14 runs in their last three games and five or less runs in five of their last eight games. The Mets have lost five of their last six games when scoring three or less runs. Curtis Granderson leads the offense with 95 hits and 36 RBI while Lucas Duda and Wilmer Flores have combined to drive in 85 RBI. The New York Mets have split their last six home games. The Nationals are having issues scoring and have been shaky on the road. The Mets have been a good home team all season long. deGrom has been splendid all season and has been spectacular in his last three games. The Nationals’ have struggled to score against good pitchers and the Mets should do enough to win. Like the Mets in this one and am going to play them on the run-line. Play on the Mets. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
08-01-15 | Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies -120 | 2-12 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves are on the wrong kind of streak, they are riding a five-game losing streak at the moment. The Braves have been able to score just four runs in their last three games and have three or less runs in nine straight games. The Braves have lost eight of their last nine games when scoring three or less runs. Nick Markakis leads the offense with 114 hits and 32 runs batted in. Cameron Maybin and Andrelton Simmons have combined to drive in 77 runs. The Braves have lost seven of their last eight road games. Matt Wisler will start for the Braves. He is 5-1 with a 3.43 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. This will be Wisler’s first career game against the Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies have been on fire having won seven of their last eight games. The Phillies have put up 15 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Phillies have won nine straight games when scoring more than three runs. Freddy Galvis leads the offense with 95 hits and 26 runs batted in. Ryan Howard and Odubel Herrera have combined to . The drive in 85 runs this season. The Phillies have won seven of their last eight home games. Aaron Nola will make the start for the Phillies. He is 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. This will be Nola’s first career game against the Braves. The Braves haven’t been able to score and have been terrible the second half of the season. The Phiilies have been on fire since the break and I like them at home in this one. Play on Philadelphia. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-29-15 | Kansas City Royals +150 v. Cleveland Indians | 1-12 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 54 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals continue to win after getting a ninth inning run last night. The Royals have won six of their last eight games. The Royals have lit the scoreboard up for 16 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. The Royals have won six of their last seven games when they are able to score more than three runs. Eric Hosmer leads the offense with 114 hits and 55 runs batted in. Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain have teamed up to drive in 81 runs this season. The Kansas City Royals have won five of their last seven road games. Jeremy Guthrie will get the start tonight for the Royals. He is 7-6 with a 5.35 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. Guthrie is 5-5 with a 5.81 ERA and 44 strikeouts in his career against the Indians. The Cleveland Indians can’t catch a break losing 2-1 last night for their sixth straight loss. The Indians have been able to manage just six runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Indians have lost eight straight games when they are unable to score more than three runs. Jason Kipnis leads the offensive attack with 128 hits and 38 runs batted in. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana have drove in a combined 99 runs this season. The Cleveland Indians have lost eight straight games at homes. Corey Kluber will get the start for the Indians. He is 5-11 with a 3.59 ERA and 166 strikeouts this season. Kluber is 4-4 with a 3.59 ERA and 80 strikeouts in his career against the Royals. Kluber has been striking out everyone and their brother but it hasn’t translated into wins for the Indians or Kluber. The Indians continue to be heavily favored and I continue to fade them I am sure this will end soon but I will take my chances with the better team in the Royals. Play on KC. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-28-15 | Cincinnati Reds v. St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 5 m | Show | |
The Cincinnati Reds have been dreadful having lost five of their last seven games. The Reds have put up 13 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in seven of their last eight games. The Reds have not been able to put runs and wins together having lost five of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Joey Votto leads the Reds offense with 106 hits and 48 runs batted in. Todd Frazier and Brandon Phillips have driven in a combined 99 runs this season. The Cincinnati Reds have been awful on the road, losing five of their last six road games. Mike Leake will look to turn things around for the Reds. He is 8-5 with a 3.78 ERA and 87 strikeouts this season. Leake is 4-7 with a 4.75 ERA and 55 strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals have had a nice run winning six of their last seven games. The Cardinals have put up seven runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Cardinals have won five straight games when scoring more than three runs. Jhonny Peralta leads attack with 108 hits and 49 runs batted in. Kolten Wong and Yadier Molina have combined to drive in 86 runs this season.. The St. Louis Cardinals have been good at home having won six of their last eight home games. Jaime Garcia will take the mound as tonight’s starter. He’s 3-3 with a 1.69 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Garcia is 10-2 with a 3.18 ERA and 75 strikeouts in his career against the Reds. Garcia is coming off the DL for tonight’s game but he owns the Reds in his career. This may cause some concern but the Cardinals are playing to well right now and with the trading of Cueto by the Reds, what do they have to play for? I like the Cards on the run-line in this one. Play on St. Louis -1.5 on the run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-28-15 | Washington Nationals v. Miami Marlins -124 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals are in dire need of a win, having lost five of their last eight games. Jordan Zimmermann will try and turn things around when he takes the mound. He is 8-5 with a 3.30 ERA and 90 strikeouts this season. Zimmermann is 7-3 with a 3.22 ERA and 95 strikeouts in his career against the Marlins. The Nationals have plated 15 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Nationals can win if they can score runs. They have won seven of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Yunel Escobar the hitting attack with 107 hits and 30 runs driven in this season. Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have added a combined 95 runs driven in this season. The Nationals have not fared well on the road having lost six of their last 10 road games. Jordan Zimmermann gets the ball, and he’s 8-5 with a 3.30 ERA and 90 strikeouts this season. Zimmermann is 7-3 with a 3.22 ERA and 95 strikeouts in his career against the Marlins. The Miami Marlins have been on a downward trend having lost seven of their last 10 games. The Marlins have scored just four runs in their last three games and have put up three or less runs in eight of their last 10 games. The Marlins have lost six of their last seven games when scoring three or less runs. Adeiny Hechavarria leads the attack with 97 hits and 37 runs batted in. Martin Prado and Christian Yelich have combined for just 48 RBI. The Miami Marlins have won six of their last eight home games. Jose Fernandez will look to get the Marlins on the winning track. He is 3-0 with a 2.77 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Fernandez is 1-0 with a 0.45 ERA and 23 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. Fernandez is almost automatic at home; he's 14-0 with a 1.17 ERA and 168 strikeouts when pitching in Miami. The Nationals offense has been anemic against good pitching and I think Miami will be able to score enough to get the win. Play on Miami. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-28-15 | Kansas City Royals +117 v. Cleveland Indians | 2-1 | Win | 117 | 4 h 1 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have been red hot, having won five of their last seven games. The Royals have pounded out 16 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Royals have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Eric Hosmer leads the offense for the Royals with 111 hits and 53 RBI. Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain have added a combined 81 runs driven in. The Kansas City Royals have won four of their last six road games. Chris Young will get the start and look to continue the Royals winning ways. He is 8-6 with a 3.32 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season. Young is 2-1 with a 3.71 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his career against the Indians. The Cleveland Indians are on a five game losing streak. The Indians have been able to score just eight runs in their last three games and have managed three or less runs in five of their last seven games. The Indians have lost seven straight games when scoring three or less runs. Jason Kipnis leads offense with 125 hits and 38 runs driven in. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana have combined for 99 RBI. The Cleveland Indians have lost seven straight home games. Trevor Bauer will get the start tonight. He is 8-7 with a 4.29 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season. Bauer is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his career against the Royals. The Indians have been bad for a while now and Bauer has been pounded recently. We were against him in his last outing and will be against him here. I don’t understand how the Indians and Bauer keep being favored, especially against a good KC team. Play on KC. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-27-15 | Colorado Rockies +142 v. Chicago Cubs | 8-9 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
The Colorado Rockies have been pounding the cover off the baseball recently. They have scored 25 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in five of their last seven games. The Rockies have won six of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. DJ LeMahieu leads the offensive machine with 109 hits and 39 runs driven in. Charlie Blackmon and Troy Tulowitzki have combined to drive in 96 runs this season. The Colorado Rockies have lost six of their last seven road games. Jorge De La Rosa will take his 6-4 record with a 4.62 ERA and 86 strikeouts into this game. De La Rosa is 4-0 with a 2.32 ERA and 48 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs have not been playing well having lost five of their last seven games. The Cubs have scored just eight runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Cubs have won four of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Anthony Rizzo leads the offense with 99 hits and 51 RBI while Starlin Castro and Kris Bryant have driven in 96 runs for the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs have lost six of their last seven home games. Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs with a 4-5 record and a 3.66 ERA. He has 93 strikeouts this season. Hendricks is 1-0 with a 4.38 ERA and seven strikeouts in his career against the Rockies. The Cubs have been bad at home and can’t seem to get the offense going. The Rockies bats are heating up and I like them against Hendricks. Play on Colorado. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-27-15 | Kansas City Royals -101 v. Cleveland Indians | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
The Kansas City Royals have put together a nice run having won six of their last nine. The Royals have scored seven runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Royals have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Eric Hosmer leads the hitting attack with 108 hits and 49 RBI . Lorenzo Cain and Kendrys Morales have added a combined 111 RBI. The Kansas City Royals have split their last 10 road games. Edinson Volquez will make the start for KC. He is 9-5 with a 3.15 ERA and 91 strikeouts this season. Volquez is 1-2 with a 11.48 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Indians. The Cleveland Indians are in a rut after losing five of their last six games. The Indians have scored just four runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last six games. The Indians have lost seven straight games when scoring three or less runs. Jason Kipnis the offense with 122 hits and 38 RBI. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana driven in 98 runs between them.. The Cleveland Indians have lost six straight home games. Cody Anderson will look to tuen things around for Cleveland. He is 2-1 with a 1.91 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. This will be Anderson’s first career game against the Royals. The Royals have won 12 of their last 15 games when Volquez starts. Cleveland is a bad baseball team and looked that way against the White Sox. I don’t see them doing anybody against a hot KC team. Play on KC. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-26-15 | Washington Nationals v. Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 134 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals finally got their offense going scoring nine times yesterday in their win over Pittsburgh. The Nationals have scored 17 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Nationals have won six of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Yunel Escobar leads the Nationals offense with 107 hits and 30 runs batted in this season. Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined to drive in 95 runs for the Nationals. The Washington Nationals have lost five of their last eight road games. Joe Ross will try to keep the inning going for the Nats. He is 2-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. This will be Ross’ second career game against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to get to winning after last night’s loss. They have scored 17 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Pirates have won six of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Starling Marte leads the Pirates offense with 101 hits and has driven in 52 runs. Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker have combined to bring home another 98 runs combined. . The Pittsburgh Pirates have played well at home, winning eight of their last 10 home games. Gerrit Cole will look to shut down the Nats offense when he takes the mound. He is 13-4 with a 2.31 ERA and 122 strikeouts this season. Cole is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. The Nationals offense showed some life yesterday but it wasn’t against a guy named Cole. The Nats offense is anemic missing 4 starters and could be weaker with a day game following a night game. I like Cole and the Pirates, especially the way they are playing at home at the moment. I am looking to maximize value on the spread and am playing them on the run line. Play on Pittsburgh -1.5. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-25-15 | Atlanta Braves v. St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 39 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves have been struggling, losing seven of their last 10 games. The Braves been able to score just seven runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in seven of their last 10 games. When scoring less than three runs the Braves have lost nine straight games. Nick Markakis has led the attack for the offense with 104 hits and he has driven in 32 runs. Cameron Maybin and Jace Peterson have combined to drive in 86 runs for the Braves this season. The Atlanta Braves have lost six straight road games. Shelby Miller will get the start for the Braves tonight. Miller is 5-6 with a 2.33 ERA and 103 strikeouts on the season. This will be Miller’s first career game against the Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals have been on fire having won six of their last seven games. The Cardinals have put up 11 runs in their last three games and the Cards have scored four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Cardinals have won four straight games when they have scored more than three runs. Jhonny Peralta is the leader of the offense with 108 hits and 49 runs driven in. Yadier Molina and Kolten Wong have contributed a combined 76 RBI. The St. Louis Cardinals have played well at home having won six of their last seven home games. Carlos Martinez gets the start for the Cardinals. He comes in with a 10-4 record and a 2.51 ERA with 115 strikeouts this season. Martinez is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and one strikeout in his career against the Braves. The Braves can’t score, are terrible on the road and have to face Martinez. The Braves are playing bad baseball at the moment and don’t see them turning it around in this game. I like the Cards on the run line to maximize value. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-25-15 | New York Yankees v. Minnesota Twins +112 | 8-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
The New York Yankees have won five of their last seven games and look to continue their winning ways with CC Sababathia on the mound. CC Sabathia is just 4-8 with a 5.25 ERA and 91 strikeouts this season. In his career against the twins he is 17-9 with a 3.03 ERA and 189 strikeouts. The Yankees offense has scored 14 runs in their last three games and they have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Yankees have won 10 straight games when scoring more than three runs. Brett Gardner is the Yankee offensive leader with 100 hits and 43 runs batted in. Alex Rodriguez and Chase Headley have driven in a combined 89 runs. The New York Yankees have lost five of their last eight road games. The Twins are looking to put some wins together and hope Tommy Milone can get things started in the right direction. Tommy Milone is 5-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. In his career against the Yankees he is 0-1 with a 1.32 ERA and 13 strikeouts. Offensively the Twins have scored 15 runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last six games. The Twins have lost seven of their last eight games when scoring three or less runs. Joe Mauer leads the offensive attack with with 97 hits and 43 runs batted in. Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe have combined to drive in 106 runs this season. The Minnesota Twins have been playing well at home having won seven of their last eight home games. Sabathia has been an enigma all season. He has allowed four or more earned runs in three of his last six starts. The Twins have been playing well at home and Milone has been pitching well for the Twins. I like the Twins in this spot as well as a play against CC. Play on Minnesota. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-24-15 | Chicago White Sox +151 v. Cleveland Indians | 6-0 | Win | 151 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
The Chicago White Sox got a much needed win last night. The White Sox have been pounding the bass lately, scoring 15 runs in their last three games The White Sox have lost six of their last nine games when scoring three or less runs. Jose Abreu leads the offensive attack with 100 hits and 48 runs batted in this season. Melky Cabrera and Avisail Garcia have combined to drive in 71 runs this season for the Sox. The Chicago White Sox have won five of their last six road games. Jose Quintana will get the start for the Sox . He brings in a 4-9 record with a 3.83 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. Quintana is 4-1 with a 2.90 ERA and 57 strikeouts in his career against the Indians. The Cleveland Indians got pounded last night and is looking for a win tonight. The Indians have scored just nine runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. The Indians have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Jason Kipnis the hitting attack for the Indians with 121 hits and 38 runs driven in. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana have driven in 98 runs for Cleveland this season. Corey Kluber will look to turn his season around when he takes the mound tonight. He is 5-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 159 strikeouts this season. Kluber is 4-3 with a 3.30 ERA and 77 strikeouts in his career against the White Sox. Quintana has pitched well for the White Sox allowing just three earned runs or less in nine of his last ten starts. Kluber strikes out a ton of batters but that hasn’t resulted in wins. He has won just 6 of his last 20 starts. I like getting + money on a pitcher that has been getting better results. Play on Chicago White Sox. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-24-15 | Washington Nationals v. Pittsburgh Pirates +117 | 5-7 | Win | 117 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals Need a win after getting hammered by the Pirates last night. The Nationals have been able to score just nine runs in their last three games and have managed three or less runs in five of their last eight games. The Nationals have lost seven of their last eight games when scoring three or less runs. Yunel Escobar has led the Nat’s attack with 104 hits and 30 rund driven in. Bryce Harper and Wilson Ramos have combined to drice in another 104 runs for Pirates. Max Scherzer gets the start for the Nationals. He sports a 10-8 with a fine 2.09 ERA and 158 strikeouts this season. Scherzer is 4-2 with a 2.50 ERA and 68 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates came away with a much needed win after losing five of their last seven games. The Pirates have put up nine runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The Pirates have won seven of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Starling Marte gets the offense going for the Pirates with 99 hits and 51 runs driven in. Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker have combined to drive in 96 runs for the Pirates this season.. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won four straight home games. Jeff Locke gets the start for the Pirates. He is 5-6 with a 4.01 ERA and 78 strikeouts this season. Locke is 0-0 with a 2.53 ERA and nine strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. Sherzer has the definite advantage in the pitching match-up but the nationals offense is struggling with injuries. Pittsburgh is in a good spot here at home coming off a nice win yesterday. I like the home team at nice + money. Play on the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-23-15 | Chicago White Sox +128 v. Cleveland Indians | 8-1 | Win | 128 | 6 h 42 m | Show | |
The Chicago White Sox are in dire need of a win after losing four straight. The White Sox have scored just eight runs in their last three games and have scored three or less runs in five of their last seven games. The White Sox have lost five of their last eight games when scoring three or less runs. Jose Abreu leads the offense with 99 hits and 48 runs batted in. Melky Cabrera and Avisail Garcia have combined to drive in 68 runs this season. The Chicago White Sox have played well on the road winning four of their last five road games. Jeff Samardzija will get the start for the Sox.He is 6-5 with a 4.08 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. This will be Samardzija’s second career game against the Indians. The Cleveland Indians are looking to turn things around splitting their last eight games. The Indians have put up13 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last eight games. The Indians have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Jason Kipnis leads the hitting attack with 121 hits and 38 RBI. Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana have combined to drive in 98 RBI. Trevor Bauer gets the start for the Indians He brings in a 8-6 with a 4.03 ERA and 107 strikeouts this season. Bauer is 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA and 32 strikeouts in his career against the White Sox. Samardzija has pitched well in his last six starts allowing just two or less runs in four of his last six starts. Bauer on the other hand has been pounded lately. He allowed five runs in his last start against the Reds. Play on the White sox. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-23-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 v. New York Mets | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Dodgers could use a win after splitting their last eight games. They will have the right man on the mound to do it with Clayton Kershaw getting the call for the Dodgers. He is 7-6 with a 2.68 ERA and 174 strikeouts this season. Kershaw is 5-0 with a 1.58 ERA and 50 strikeouts in his career against the Mets. The Dodgers have scored 11 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Dodgers have won seven of their last eight games when they are able to score more than three runs a game. The offensive attack is led by Howie Kendrick with 104 hits and 40 runs batted in. Adrian Gonzalez and Joc Pederson have combined to drive in 101 runs for the Dodgers this year. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won six of their last 10 road games. The New York Mets lost a heartbreaker late to the league leading Nationals. They could have cut the Nats lead to one in the division with a win. The Mets have put up 12 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. The Mets have won seven straight games when scoring more than three runs. Curtis Granderson has been the leader for the Mets this season with 87 hits and 31 RBI. Wilmer Flores and Lucas Duda have combined to drive in 78 runs for the Mets this season.. The New York Mets have won six of their last nine home games. Bartolo Colon will get the start for the Mets. He’s 9-8 with a 4.86 ERA and 88 strikeouts this season. Colon is 2-4 with a 6.03 ERA and 24 strikeouts in his career against the Dodgers. Kershaw has been dominate as of laye and the Mets haven’t been pounding the ball much lately. Kershaw and the Dodgers should come away with the win but I find the value on tasking the Dodgers on the run-line in this one. Play on LA Dodgers -1.5(runline). This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-23-15 | Washington Nationals v. Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 | 3-7 | Win | 131 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals got a much needed comeback win over the Mets. The Nats have split their last 10 games. The Nationals have scored 13 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Nationals have won six straight games when scoring more than three runs. Yunel Escobar leads the Nationals with 104 hits and 30 runs driven in. Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined to drive in 90 runs batted in. Doug Fister will look to keep the Nat’s on the winning track. He is just 3-5 with a 4.30 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Fister is 1-1 with a 1.07 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to turn things around after losing five of their last six games. The Pirates have scored 12 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in five of their last 10 games. The Pirates have won six of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Starling Marte leads the Pirates offense with 97 hits and 50 RBI. Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker have driven in 94 runs this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won eight of their last nine home games. Francisco Liriano will get the start and takes a 5-6 record with a 2.98 ERA and 125 strikeouts this season. Liriano is 1-2 with a 4.42 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. The Nationals have not been hitting the ball against good pitchers. The Nationals are missing five everyday starters and their offense has been struggling. Pittsburgh should be able to get some runs off of Fister and come away with the win. Play on the PIRATES on the Run- Line(-1.5). This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-22-15 | St. Louis Cardinals -131 v. Chicago White Sox | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
The St. Louis Cardinals will look for a win after splitting their last six games. The Cardinals have been on fire scoring 21 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Cardinals have won five of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Jhonny Peralta leads the offensive attack with 106 hits and 48 RBI. Kolten Wong and Jason Heyward have combined for to drive in 71 runs. The St. Louis Cardinals have lost five of their last eight road games. Lance Lynn gets the start for the Cards against the WhiteSox. Lynn is 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA and 111 strikeouts this season. Lynn is 1-0 with a 0.68 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his career against the White Sox. The Chicago White Sox have lost five of their last six games and are in need of a win. The White Sox have scored 12 runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last nine games. Jose Abreu leads the Sox offense with 97 hits and 47 RBI. Melky Cabrera and Avisail Garcia have combined to drive in 67 runs. The Chicago White Sox have lost five of their last eight home games. John Danks gets the start and takes a 5-8 record with a 4.98 ERA and 68 strikeouts this season into the game. This will be Danks’ first career game against the Cardinals. Getting Lynn and the way he has been pitching at this price is definitely the way to go in this one. Lynn has pitched well against the Sox in his career and Danks has been ruffed up this season. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-21-15 | Seattle Mariners v. Detroit Tigers OVER 9 | 11-9 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show | |
The Seattle Mariners are looking for a much needed win after losing five of their last seven games. The Mariners have scored nine runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in six of their last 10 games. Nelson Cruz leads Seattle with 103 hits and 53 RBI for the Seattle offense. Kyle Seager and Robinson Cano have combined to produce 76 runs this season. Taijuan Walker will get the start for the Mariners against the Tigers. This season he is 7-7 with a 4.84 ERA and 100 strikeouts. This will be Walker’s second career game against the Tigers. The Detroit Tigers have lost five of their last seven games but are coming off a win last night.. The Tigers have scored eight runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Tigers have won seven of their last 11 games when scoring more than three runs. Yoenis Cespedes leads the offensive attack for Detroit with 105 hits and 52 RBI. J.D. Martinez and Ian Kinsler have added for 102 RBI to the offensive production. The Tiger’s will give Shane Greene the start tonight. He is just 4-7 with a 6.32 ERA and 46 strikeouts this season. This will be Greene’s first career game against the Mariners. Walker has allowed a combined 11 earned runs in his last two starts, while Greene has allowed four or more earned runs in each of his last five starts. The Tigers are capable of going over themselves. Play on the OVER. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-21-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. New York Yankees -115 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
The Baltimore Orioles have been not been playing good baseball having lost six of their last nine games. The Orioles have been scoring, putting up 15 runs in their last three games but have scored three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Orioles have lost five of their last seven games when scoring three or less runs. Manny Machado leads the offense with 105 hits and 50 RBI. Adam Jones and Chris Davis have combined to drive in 97 runs. The Baltimore Orioles have not done well on the road losing six of their last nine road games. Wei-Yin Chen will start for the Orioles tonight. He is 4-5 with a 2.78 ERA and 90 strikeouts this season. Chen is 3-4 with a 4.76 ERA and 52 strikeouts in his career against the Yankees. The New York Yankees are on a high at the moment having won six of their last eight games. The Yankees have scored nine runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last eight games. The Yankees have won eight straight games when scoring more than three runs. Brett Gardner leads the potent Yankee attack 98 hits and 42 RBI. Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira have combined for 115 RBI. Nathan Eovaldi will take his 9-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 71 strikeouts into the start tonight. Eovaldi is 1-0 with a 4.22 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Orioles. Baltimore is struggling and they are getting a hot pitcher in Eovaldi. The Yankees have been hitting the ball well and I see it continuing tonight against Chen. Play on the NY Yankees. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-20-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates +124 v. Kansas City Royals | 10-7 | Win | 124 | 12 h 21 m | Show | |
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to string some wins together after splitting their last eight games. The Pirates have put up seven runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last eight games. The Pirates have won five of their last six games when they are able to score more than three runs. Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates with 93 hits and 56 RBI. Starling Marte and Neil Walker have combined to drive in 84 runs for the Pirates this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost six of their last nine road games. A.J. Burnett will start for the Pirates against Kansas City. He’s 7-3 with a 2.11 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season. Burnett is 5-3 with a 2.69 ERA and 56 strikeouts in his career against the Royals. The Kansas City Royals have been on a nice run having won six of their last eight games. The Royals have put up 11 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Royals have won eight straight games when they are able to score more than three runs. Lorenzo Cain leads the hitting attack with with 99 hits and 45 RBI. Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar have combined to drive in 80 runs this season. The Kansas City Royals have been playing well at home having won eight of their last 10 games. Yordano Ventura will try to make it 9 out of 11 when he makes the start tonight. He is just 4-6 this season with a 4.73 ERA and 58 strikeouts. This will be Ventura’s first career game against the Pirates. The Pirated are 10-2 I Burnett’s last 13 starts. Burnett has been solid for the Pirates all season. Ventura has been up and down all season and has been very inconsistent in his starts. I will take the stronger more consistent pitcher getting plus money. Play on Pittsburgh. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-20-15 | New York Mets +103 v. Washington Nationals | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
The New York Mets have been on a nice run having won five of their last seven games. The Mets have put up seven runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Mets have won six straight games when they score more than three runs. Curtis Granderson leads the Mets attack with 83 hits and 30 RBI while Wilmer Flores and Lucas Duda have combined to drive in 76 runs for the Mets. Matt Harvey will take the mound against the Nationals tonight. He is 8-6 with a 3.07 ERA and 109 strikeouts this season. Harvey is 3-1 with a 0.68 ERA and 47 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. The Washington Nationals have been in a slump splitting their last 10 games. The Nationals have scored seven runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Nationals have lost five of their last six games when scoring three or less runs. Yunel Escobar leads Washington with 102 hits and 29 RBI while Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined for 88 RBI. The Washington Nationals have split their last eight home games. Gio Gonzalez gets the start for the Nationals. He is 6-4 with a 3.99 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. Gonzalez is 8-4 with a 2.87 ERA and 87 strikeouts in his career against the Mets. Harvey has allowed three or less runs in five straight starts. The Nats have faced Kershaw and Grienke and could not find their hitting stroke and facing Harvey won’t make it easier. I like the Mets with Harvey at + money. Play on the New York Mets. This is a 10* Play. | |||||||
07-19-15 | Chicago Cubs -139 v. Atlanta Braves | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a huge pitcing performance from john Lester and hope to continue it with Jake Arrieta on the mound. Arrieta is 10-5 with a 2.66 ERA and 123 strikeouts this season. Arrieta is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Braves. The Cubs have scored nine runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Cubs have won four of their last five games when scoring more than three runs. Anthony Rizzo leads the Cubs hitting attack 95 hits and 50 RBI. Kris Bryant and Starlin Castro have combined to drive in 90 runs. The Chicago Cubs have won four of their last five road games. The Atlanta Braves need a win after losing five of their last six games. They were almost no hit yesterday by John Lester. The Braves have scored seven runs in their last three games and three or less runs in five of their last six games. The Braves have lost six straight games when scoring three or less runs. Nick Markakis leads the Braves hitting attack with 99 hits and 29 RBI. Cameron Maybin and Jace Peterson have combined to drive in 81 runs this season. Shelby Miller will look to get the Braves going in the right direction. He is 5-5 with a 2.38 ERA and 95 strikeouts this season. Miller is 1-0 with a 2.78 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs. Arrieta has been money almost all season and the Cubbies seem to play decent baseball on the road. The Braves have been struggling to score and I see a hangover effect from yesterday. I like Arrieta at this decent price. Play on the Chicago Cubs. This is a 10 play. | |||||||
07-18-15 | New York Mets +138 v. St. Louis Cardinals | 2-12 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
The New York Mets have been playing well having won six of their last eight games. They have out up 11 runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in five of their last eight games. New York has won six straight games when scoring more than three runs. Juan Lagares leads the hitting attack with 81 hits and 25 RBI while Wilmer Flores and Lucas Duda have combined to drive in 76 runs. The New York Mets have won five of their last eight road games. Bartolo Colon gets the start for the Mets in this game. He is 9-7 with a 4.46 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. Colon is 4-1 with a 4.15 ERA and 38 strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals have split their last 10 games and would like to start putting wins together. John Lackey will look to get the Cards started when he takes the mound tonight. Lackey is 7-5 with a 2.99 ERA with 86 strikeouts this season. He is 1-0 with a 2.21 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Mets. The Cardinals have scored 13 runs in their last three games and have put up four or more runs in six of their last nine games. Jhonny Peralta leads the offense with 101 hits and 47 RBI. Kolten Wong and Jason Heyward have combined to drive in 68 runs for St. Louis. Colon has pitched great for the Mets but with little support. He has allowed just two earned runs in his last 13 innings The Nets however have lost his last four starts. The Mets should get their chances against Lackey and I will take the nice + money with Colon on the mound. Play on the New York Mets. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-18-15 | Cleveland Indians v. Cincinnati Reds +150 | 9-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Indians need a win after going .500 in their last eight games. The Indians have scored just five runs in their last three games. The Indians have won five of their last seven games when scoring more than three runs. Jason Kipnis leads the hitting attack for the Indians with 113 hits and has driven in 37 runs. Michael Brantley and Brandon Moss have combined to drive in 98 runs for Cleveland. Corey Kluber will look to turn his season around. He is just 4-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 154 strikeouts this season. Kluber has pitched well against the reds going 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career. The Cincinnati Reds like Cleveland have split their last eight games. The Reds have scoring, putting up 10 runs in their last three games and but have scored three or less runs in five of their last seven games. The Reds have lost six of their last eight games when scoring three or less runs. Todd Frazier leads the Reds with 97 hits and 57 RBI. Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips have combined for 75 RBI this season. The reds will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound against Cleveland. He’s 5-6 with a 3.65 ERA and 74 strikeouts this season. This will be DeSclafani’s second career game against the Indians. Kluber has pitched decent but hasn’t been registering wins. He is 2-6 in his last 10 and is still getting love from the books with big chalk. Until he shows me he can win will take the + money on the Reds at home. Play on Cincinnati. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-12-15 | Washington Nationals -108 v. Baltimore Orioles | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals are coming off an win yesterday and look to make it two in a row before the break. The Nationals have scored nine runs in their last three games but three or less runs in six of their last eight games. They have lost five of their last seven games when scoring three or less runs. Yunel Escobar leads the offensive attack with 94 hits and 27 RBI while Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined to drive in 85 runs. Max Scherzer will get the start and will be unable to pitch in the AS game. He is 9-7 with a 2.12 ERA and 143 strikeouts this season. Scherzer is 3-1 with a 3.92 ERA and 45 strikeouts in his career against the Orioles. The Baltimore have lost six of their last eight games after last night’s loss. The Orioles have scored 10 runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Orioles have lost six of their last seven games when scoring three or less runs. Manny Machado leads the orioles offense 101 hits and has driven in 48 runs this season. Adam Jones and Chris Davis have driven in a combined 93 runs for the Orioles. Wei-Yin Chen takes the hill, and he’s 4-4 with a 2.82 ERA and 83 strikeouts this season. Chen is 1-2 with a 6.60 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals. The Nationals should be going for the sweep in the series but gave away the first game. I like getting Scherzer at a short price. With this being the last game before the All Start break and I don’t many players needing a rest. Play on the Nationals. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-11-15 | Washington Nationals +120 v. Baltimore Orioles | 7-4 | Win | 120 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals let a one get away yesterday and are still looking for a win after losing five of their last eight games. The Nationals have scored just four runs in their last three games and three or less runs in four straight games. Yunel Escobar leads the nationals hitting attack with 93 hits and 27 RBI while Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond have combined to drive in 84 runs. The Washington Nationals have lost four of their last five road games. Jordan Zimmermann will start for the Nationals tonight. He is 7-5 with a 3.04 ERA and 77 strikeouts this season. Zimmermann is 1-3 with a 4.13 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his career against the Orioles. The Baltimore Orioles got a much needed win yesterday but have still lost six of their last eight games. The Orioles have scored nine runs in their last three games and three or less runs in four straight games. Manny Machado leads the offense attack with 100 hits and 48 RBI. Adam Jones and Jimmy Paredes have combined to drive in 79 runs. The Baltimore Orioles have split their last six home games. Miguel Gonzalez starts for Baltimore. He has built a 7-5 record with a 3.87 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. This will be Gonzalez’s first career game against the Nationals. Both teams have been struggling and Washington let a game get away they should have won. Look for the Nationals to bounce back in this one and get a win at + money. Play on Washington. This is a 10*play. | |||||||
07-10-15 | Toronto Blue Jays v. Kansas City Royals +109 | 0-3 | Win | 109 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
The Toronto Blue Jays have not been playing well lately, losing six of their last eight games. The Blue Jays have managed to score just eight runs in their last three games and have scored four or more runs in four of their last eight games. Josh Donaldson leads the hitting attack 104 hits and 60 RBI. Edwin Encarnacion and Kevin Pillar have combined to drive in 87 runs. The Blue Jays have lost five of their last seven road games. Marco Estrada will get the start for Toronto. He has gone 6-4 with a 3.59 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. This will be Estrada’s first career game against the Royals. The Kansas City Royals look to continue their five-game winning streak. The Royals have been pounding the baseball scoring 25 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Royals have won seven of their last eight games when scoring more than three runs. Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain have combined for 166 hits and 72 RBI to lead the Royals offense. Kendrys Morales has driven in 57 runs to get the offense eextra punch. The Kansas City Royals have won five straight home games. Danny Duffy will look to turn his season around. He is just 2-4 with a 5.14 ERA and 41 strikeouts this season. Duffy is 0-2 with a 11.42 ERA and six strikeouts in his career against the Blue Jays.
Play on Kansas City. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-10-15 | Washington Nationals +122 v. Baltimore Orioles | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
The Washington Nationals have managed to split their last 10 games. The Nationals have scored just five runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last seven games. Yunel Escobar and Bryce Harper have combined for 182 hits and 87 RBI to lead the nationals attack. Wilson Ramos has also driven in 38 runs. The Washington Nationals have split their last eight games on the road. The nationals will send Gio Gonzalez to the mound for tonight’s game. He is 6-4 with a 4.16 ERA and 78 strikeouts this season. Gonzalez is 1-4 with a 3.80 ERA and 35 strikeouts in his career against the Orioles. The Baltimore Orioles are on a downward trend having lost six of their last seven games. The Orioles have managed to score eight runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last seven games. The Orioles have lost 10 straight games when scoring three or less runs. Manny Machado leads the offense with 99 hits and 48 RBI. Adam Jones and Chris Davis have combined to drive in 98 runs this season. The Baltimore Orioles have won six of their last nine home games. Chris Tillman gets the start against the Nationals. He is 6-7 with a 5.57 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. Tillaman is 0-0 with a 4.86 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Nationals.
Play on Washington. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-09-15 | Detroit Tigers -137 v. Minnesota Twins | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
The Tigers have split their lst eight games but won two out of three against the Mariners. The Tigers have been pounding the ball, putting up 23 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in seven straight games. J.D. Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes have combined to drive in 104 runs and have picked up the slack for the injured Cabrera. The Detroit Tigers have won five of their last seven road games. David Price gets the start for the Tigers. He comes in with an 8-2 record and a 2.54 ERA with 107 strikeouts. He is 7-3 with a 2.42 ERA and 87 strikeouts in his career against the Twins. The Minnesota Twins have won five of their last seven games. They have scored 17 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. Brian Dozier and Joe Mauer leading the hitting brigade with 172 hits and 87 RBI. Trevor Plouffe has 44 RBI. Mike Pelfrey will try to cool off the Tigers hot bats for the Twins, takes the hill, and he’s 5-5 with a 3.94 ERA and 45 strikeouts this season. Pelfrey is 3-4 with a 4.37 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the Tigers. I like Detroit and Price at this price. They have been pounding the ball and I see no reason that shouldn’t continue against Pelfrey and the Twins. Play on Detroit. This is a 10* play! | |||||||
07-09-15 | St. Louis Cardinals -106 v. Pittsburgh Pirates | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
The St. Louis Cardinals have scored 13 runs in their last three games and three or less runs in seven of their last 10 games. Jhonny Peralta leads the offensive attack with 93 hits and 44 RBI. Kolten Wong and Jason Heyward have combined to drive in 67 runs this season. Carlos Martinez gets the start and he is 9-3 with a 2.70 ERA and 105 strikeouts this season. Martinez is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA and 22 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates come in riding a five-game winning streak. The Pirates have managed to score 10 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. The Pirates have won six straight games when scoring more than three runs. Andrew McCutchen leads the hitting attack with 89 hits and 53 RBI while Starling Marte and Neil Walker have combined to produce 80 RBI. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won seven of their last nine home games. Jeff Locke will look to continue the Pirates streak, when he gets the start. He’s 5-4 with a 4.15 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season. Locke is 2-2 with a 3.82 ERA and 21 strikeouts in his career against the Cardinals. The Cards are 18-5 in Martinez’s last 23 starts. I love Martinez at such a small price and the Cardinals should be able to score enough for the win. Play on St. Louis. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-07-15 | Houston Astros +176 v. Cleveland Indians | 0-2 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
The Houston Astros have won six of their last eight games. The Astros will look to continue their hot run by sending Vincent Velasquez to the mound. He is 0-0 with a 4.21 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. This will be Velasquez’s first career game against the Indians. As a team the Astros have scored 14 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last seven games. Jose Altuve has been leading the attack with 94 hits and 36 RBI. Evan Gattis and George Springer have combined to drive in 80 runs. The Houston Astros have split their last eight road games. The Cleveland Indians have been playing even keel baseball splitting their 10 games. The Indians have scored just seven runs in their last three games and four or more runs in six of their last eight games. The Indians have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Jason Kipnis the Indian offense with 110 hits and 36 RBI’s. Michael Brantley and Brandon Moss have produced a combined 88 RBI. Corey Kluber will be trying to turn around his season. He is 3-9 with a 3.64 ERA and 141 strikeouts this season. Kluber is 3-1 with a 1.90 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Astros. The Astros have been playing well and Kluber has not pitched all that well this year. Houston is worth a shot at such a big number against a pitcher who hasn’t proven he can win this season. Play on Houston. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-07-15 | San Diego Padres v. Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
The San Diego Padres have been dreadful, losing six of their last eight games. The Padres have produced just three runs in their last three games and three or less runs in four straight games. Justin Upton has 80 hits and 46 RBI this season to lead the Padres. Derek Norris and Matt Kemp have produced 87 RBI. Tyson Ross will look for a win for the Padres. He is 5-7 with a 3.63 ERA and 111 strikeouts this season. Ross is 1-2 with a 3.55 ERA and 18 strikeouts in his career against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been playing good baseball and have won five of their last six games. The Pirates have produced eight runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. Andrew McCutchen has been the big bat for the Pirates with 86 hits and 51 RBI while Starling Marte and Neil Walker have combined for 80 RBI. Francisco Liriano looks to continue the run when he takes the mound for the Pirates. He is 5-6 with a 2.99 ERA and 113 strikeouts this season. Liriano is 1-2 with a 1.97 ERA and 43 strikeouts in his career against the Padres. The Padres can’t score and I don’t see them righting it against Liriano in this one. The PIRATES Have been producing runs and I like them to win this one on the run-line for a nice + money win. Play on Pittsburgh on the run line. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-07-15 | Oakland A's v. New York Yankees +110 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
The Oakland Athletics are looking to get on a positive run after splitting their last eight games. The Oakland Athletics have been able to score just eight runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. Brett Lawrie leads the Oakland hitting attack with 85 hits and 36 RBI. Josh Reddick and Marcus Semien have driven in 69 runs this year. Sonny Gray will look to get the A’s going when he gets the start tonight. He’s 9-3 with a 2.09 ERA and 97 strikeouts this season. Gray is 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his career against the Yankees. The New York Yankees have been playing steady ball but have split their last 10 games. They have scored 11 runs in their last three games and have been limited to three or less runs in six of their last seven games. Brett Gardner has led the Yankees attack with 87 hits and 39 RBI. Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira have combined to drive in 106 runs. Nathan Eovaldi takes the hill, and he’s 8-2 with a 4.52 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. Eovaldi is 0-1 with a 5.60 ERA and seven strikeouts in his career against the Athletics. The Yankees are at home and getting money with an 8-2 pitcher on the mound. Gray has been good this year but I like the Yankees to pull out a close game. Play on the NY Yankees. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-06-15 | San Diego Padres v. Pittsburgh Pirates -134 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 11 m | Show |
The San Diego Padres are desperate for a win after losing five of their last seven games. The Padres have been anemic at the plate scoring just four runs in their last three games and three or less runs in five of their last six games. Justin Upton leads the hitting attack with 79 hits and 46 RBI . Derek Norris and Matt Kemp have combined to drive in 87 runs this season. James Shields will try and turn things around for the Padres. He is 7-3 with a 4.14 ERA and 123 strikeouts this season. This will be Shields’ second career game against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six games. The Pirates have scored eight runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last eight games. Josh Harrison and Starling Marte have combined to produce 170 hits and 70 RBI and Andrew McCutchen has added 51 RBI. A.J. Burnett will make the start for the Pirates. He is 7-3 with a 2.05 ERA and 90 strikeouts this season. Burnett is 4-7 with a 4.38 ERA and 75 strikeouts in his career against the Padres. The Pirates have strung dome nice wins together and Burnett looks to have turned back the clock. I like the Pirates behind their offense and the pitching of Burnett to get the win. Play on Pittsburgh. This is a 10* play | |||||||
07-05-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Washington Nationals -155 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Washington has hit their stride winning 11 out of their last 14. They are 45-36 this season and look to continue their hot playing, sending Jordan Zimmermann to the mound. He will look to get a sweep of the Giants and Washington’s ninth straight home win. San Francisco is 42-20 this season, but is the midst of a five game losing streak. During this run, the pitching staff has amassed a 6.08 ERA. They are coming off of Saturday's 9-3 defeat. It was the Giants sixth consecutive road loss and they have been outscored 37-18 in those losses. Ryan Vogelsong will start for the Giants. He is 6-6 this season with a 4.19 ERA. He is coming off a start where he allowed 4 runs in six innings in a loss but before that in 2 starts he had allowed four runs in six innings of a 5-3 defeat at no runs over 12 2/3 innings. He has allowed one home run in six career starts against the Nationals, but he's gone 1-2 with a 6.67 ERA in those outings. The Nationals, Zimmermann is 6-5 with a 3.16 ERA. He has a 1.99 ERA in his last eight starts against the Giants. In his last two outings, allowing six hits in eight scoreless innings of a 2-1, 11-inning win over Atlanta on June 24 and pitching 7 2/3 scoreless in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Braves. The Nationals have all the momentum going their way and I see that continuing tonight at home. The Nationals are getting both hitting and pitching at the moment and that should carry them to another win. Play on Washington. This is a 10* play. | |||||||
07-04-15 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Atlanta Braves -1.5 | 5-9 | Win | 121 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia Phillies are riding a five-game losing streak. The Phillies have scored 13 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in four of their last eight games. Ben Revere leads the attack 90 hits and 21 RBI while Ryan Howard and Freddy Galvis have combined for 55 RBI. The Philadelphia Phillies have lost 10 of their last 12 road games. Kevin Correia is 0-2 with a 3.60 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. Correia is 4-3 with a 3.88 ERA and 32 strikeouts in his career against the Braves. The Atlanta Braves have four of their last five games. The Braves have scored eight runs in their last three games and three or less runs in six of their last eight games. The Braves have split their last six games when scoring three or less runs. Nick Markakis leads the Braves with 90 hits and 23 RBI while Freddie Freeman and Andrelton Simmons have combined for 70 RBI. The Atlanta Braves have won six of their last seven home games. Alex Wood gets the start, he is 5-5 with a 3.17 ERA and 70 strikeouts this season. Wood is 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 30 strikeouts in his career against the Phillies.
Play on Atlanta. This is a 10* play. |
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