End date/deadline: 8/31/09
The Standard: 200 units by the deadline
Yesterday: 1-2, -9.7 units
Current standing: -34.1 units
Units remaining: 234.1
June 12th
$1000 Milwaukee -140
These 10 unit selections are just 3-3 over the last 6, and I am banking on a live one here with the Brew to take care of the slumping Sox. The Brewers got shafted at home by MLBs hottest team currently, the Rockies. They will bounce-back today at home and Jeff Suppan is due for a strong outing. Sox are just 3-8 in their last 11 games and have been outscored almost by a 5-3 margin over that span. They also have not followed a win since early this month. Both pens are pretty evenly matched, but as far as starters go, it is Suppan with the better ERA. Richard has struggled along with the Sox in their slump. He didnt even get to complete the 5th inning in his last outing. Look for this to have an effect on tonights game as that type of performance wont cut it!
$500 Yankees -215
The Yanks couldnt ask for a better match-up for tonight after losing an 8th straight vs. Boston this year. The Mets were stomped on late last night and that will continue this evening. The Yankees will bounce back after the loss to the Sox, especially after letting last nights game get away. Livan Hernandez is what the Yanks doctor ordered for tonight as he has allowed 12 ERs in his last 2 outings vs. NY. I expect Tex, and A-Rod to have a field day against him. Since May 8th, the Yankees are 9-0 in games after a loss, not including Boston series. Yanks will win tonight as Joba will cruise in his first mtg with Mets. Mets have managed just 44 runs total in their last 4 series, 12 games. That is less than 4 RPG and they will need more than 1.5 times that to win tonight. Just dont see it!
$300 Philly +115/Under 9.5
Joe Blanton does not mind facing Boston and should in fact pitch well tonight. Lester goes for Boston and he also has had success in Philly. Lester has not had much success on the road this season though so keep an eye on that. I look for Philly to put up a few this time vs. Lester as he shut them out last season. Blanton has allowed just 8 ERs in his last 3 vs. Boston, and has looked sharp most recently. Blanton has only allowed 4 ERs in his last 3 starts and looks like a streaking pitcher to keep an eye on. I see both starters having good outings keeping this one under the total. Phills are coming off an emotional high after their big win in extras last night. Sox have only scored 5 runs in their 2 gms after finishing with the Yanks. Philly wins, 4-3.
$100 LAD/Texas Under 10
Padilla has struggled at times this season but has also looked sharp in several games recently. Over his last 6 outings he has only had one real bad one(at NYY). Besides that game he has allowed 9 ERs in the other 5. Out of those 5 games, 4 of them have gone under. I expect the Dodgers to get a few runs, maybe 4 off Padilla. Kuroda is the bigger story in this game. He has been stunning in his return after missing a good 2 months. He looks like he has not lost anything and is back to form. Since his return, he allowed 2 ERs, both at home. He has not pitched on the road since early April, but I still feel he will give innings and allow limited run scoring. All 3 of his outings went under this season. Tonight I would expect some offense but the pens and starters keep this one under 10 runs.
$100 Oakland/San Fran Under 7
The final of a 6 play evening capped off with Mazzaro and Lincecum, which should be a dandy. Vin Mazzaro has yet to allow a run and has held opponents to a limited amount of hits. Usually you see new faces pitch well in the third game after the first two were golden outings. This is another one of those situations. Lincecum did not allow a run last season in Oakland and after looking shaky early in the season has settled in nicely, only allowing 5 ERs over his last 4 outings. He is catching fire and should keep this one under along with Mazzaro. Look for 4-5 in this contest.  |