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[PlatnumStandard]

Going to keep a rolling thread here. For the next 90 days I will hopefully add to the winners this forum already provides day in and day out. Enough winners for those following to build a huge bankroll for the upcoming football season. I am looking at 200 units in the next 90 days just in MLB action. Laugh at it, play it, or just ignore it. Consider this an early x-mas present to this forum when it works out.

Since I am new here, all I would like in return is some positivity, whether this turns out over or under the predicted amount. They aren't just picks with a dollar amount, as I will always have a write-up to go along with it most of the time. There will be anywhere from 3-5 plays on most days. This will continue for 3 months watch it for a few weeks to see if it is actually legit, and yes it is straight from me, not a copy of someone else's stuff.

Hopefully the forum will enjoy this thread! Thank You!


JUNE 3,2009

$500 Angels/Jays UNDER 9

This game will likely cruise to the under. Last night these teams went over and considering the fact that they have played the under 13 of the last 17, it should make for a great call tonight. Weaver faces Janssen. Weaver has yet to face the Jays in Toronto, but at home he has made a name for himself vs. this club. Toronto has averaged about 3 runs per game when Weaver starts. Janssen is on the verge of making a name for himself after some quality outputs this year. He has allowed 3 ERs in each of his 2 starts with both being 6 innings and 7 innings respectively. In his career he has failed to allow a run to the Angels just yet. In 2 outings back in 2006, he pitched over 15 innings of scoreless baseball. I suspect he will get it done tonight in a 3-1 final.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

Yesterday: Angels/Jays Under pushed

Janssen hadn't allowed a run in 2 straight games vs. LA and gets tagged early.
Jesse Carlson had 2 and 1/3 relief vs. LAA previously, no runs allowed. Yesterday, 3 hits 1 Earned. Rolen's error would've been out number two setting up the Figgens K. 6-1 should've been the final but the push stings, it don't hurt.

June 4th

Between the Sox and Dodgers we are looking at a 75% win ratio meaning that we will win 3 of the next 4 of these selections.


$1000 Boston Red Sox -125
Boston is on fire right now, things are clicking, guys are starting to hit and drive in runs and that spells trouble for the AL. Detroit is being outscored and outplayed by Boston. I see this continuing today. Willis had a rough return this year but had 2 solid home starts to follow. He then fell off in his last start allowing 7 ERs. Is this a sign of games to come? I think the Sox will struggle against him a bit but have not faced him since 2006. Willis is not the same pitcher as he was then. Regardless, he will either pitch badly which will lead to a blow-out, or pitch well, but only go 5 innings. That is what my take on this game is. Wakefield has had good numbers vs. Det. Last year he went 13 innings in 2 starts allowing 1 ER, including a shutout. Play the road fave today!


$500 LA Dodgers -105
Looks like the Phills and Dodgers meet yet again. I would not put too much weight on Kershaw in his last two against Philly as he was on the road. He is better at home. Which brings me to Hamels, who has settled down this season, owns LA no matter where they play, but he has a 6+ ERA on the season on the road. The home team in this series last year was 11-2 during the regular season. LA is still serving payback for the playoff loss last year. Both starters have lost 5-3 games this year, in Philly. Look for Kershaw to outduel Hamels for the win tonight.

$300 Indians/Twins Under 9.5
I feel that the best total on the board is right in this game and here is why...Both Carmona and Baker have drastic changes in numbers comparing the Minnesota ballpark to the Cleveland park. Stats are like night and day. Baker in Cleveland, allowed 15 ERs, 28 inngs, last 5 starts. Baker at home vs. Cle, allowed 4 ERs, over 20 inngs, last 3. Carmona at home vs. Min, 13 ERs, 17.33 inngs, last 3. Carmona in Minny, 5 ERs in 22 innings in his last 3 there. Going by those drastic numbers they are both pitching in the right ballpark today. This one may get to 9 runs but should stay under that 9.5 for the win!

 

[PlatnumStandard]

Okay, in case anyone had questions, I will explain in more detail exactly how these selections are to be played. I have a database with 5 MLB angles with 16 sub angles all together. Based off of several years of history and stats, along with all around team statistics.

The highest platform play will read 10 units or $1000. This is the best scenario worth of plays, hitting at a tenth under 70% over the last several seasons. These should bring in half the predicted units. The other ratios equal in the upper 50% - low 60% range, winning mostly with underdogs and totals. These will range anywhere from 1 unit to 6 or 7 units. The 6 and 7 unit plays are very rare and will only be seen once in a blue moon. I am looking at worst case scenario 40-18 on average reamaining for 10 unit plays, and 80-40 for combined remaining sides if this continues to work out.

Totals will be above .500 for this segment and should add to the fund.
If playing for a smaller amount, obviously many will start small if following, I suggest breaking down the listed units to where you feel comfortable. Leave room for at least 3 big days worth of plays. Usually Mon/Tuesdays and Fridays are the biggest days of the week. I wouldn't just let it ride on any given night as it could put you out of playing for good. Best to maybe sit back and watch for a week or even just play the 10 unit ones to start building as they are the most solid.

As for the plays themselves, all totals are usually listed pitchers with most sportsbooks and that is how I usually play them. Sides are always action, regardless of starter, we are playing the team itself in that spot. All listed units are to win that amount. So alot of 10 unit plays will be risking a bit more to win the 10 units.

Four of the angles are based on previous statistics. It gives me a win pct, and units are based off of those numbers. For example: the 10 unit plays hit at roughly 70% consistantly on average over years of research in MLB. The worst angle actually shows an average of 54-44 yearly which isn't much but shows a profit of a near 50 units based on playing 300 pp. The other angle shows an 85-54 mark per season. This also includes some 70% plays.

Sure hope this helped. It is a lot of info but it is needed for those with questions.

Today's plays to follow shortly!

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 4-3, +3.05 units

Current standing: 4.5 units
Units remaining: 195.5

JUNE 6th

$500 Cleveland/Chisox Over 9.5
Sowers has struggled mightily on the road and previously against the Chisox making this a good play for the over this afternoon. Sowers has a 12.60 ERA on the road this year, allowed 20 ER's in his last 4 road starts, and 18 ERs in his last 4 vs. Chicago. His last 3 of 4 outings vs. Sox were brutal, and I am banking that he will struggle again today. Floyd has started to pitch well but his last 3 vs. Cleveland have gone over the total. This is a rematch from a 9-7 game last season these starters were involved in. Between the starters and bullpens this one should reach double digits today.

$200 Seattle/Minnesota Over 7.5(Bookmaker)
Blackburn and Washburn have both pitched well recently. Both these teams are capable of hitting, and after a low output last night, I expect this one to reach 9 runs in the least. It is very do-able. Each starter should give up 3 a piece, setting up for a few late runs by either one or both clubs. The over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings in Seattle.

$200 Mets/Washington Over 9
Even though the Nats are dead even just about with overs/unders on the season it is really taking a risk playing under the total. Even though both Maine and Lannan have shined at times vs. these line-ups they also have been struggling in this spot. Maine has struggled on the road this year and opponents are averaging 5 runs per game over his last 5 on road. Lannan has struggled in 2 of his last 3 vs. NY allowing 5 ERs in the 2 bad outings. He has allowed 4+ runs in 4 of his last 6 vs. NY. The Nats had a strong showing by their bullpen up until the 10th last night and I feel it won't go so smoothly tonight.

$200 Colorado/St. Louis Under 8.5
All signs point to an over in this one with Cook and Wellemeyer slated to start. Usually when a total looks to good to be true it is. The public will jump on the over with this low total but I feel it has a shot at the under tonight. I would assume Cook will go 6 or 7 and Wellemeyer at least 5. Here are some interesting trends that have formed for this games situation tonight. Under is 11-5-1 last 17 mtgs in STL. In Cards last 11 home gms under is 9-2. Wellemeyer is surprisingly 4-0 to the under in his last 4 as fave. Rocks are 12-3-2 to the under in their last 17 as a dog.

 

[Jinxbreaker]

Thanks!! Great info

 

[Hooks]

Welcome Platnum, :toast: to a very good season

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 0-4, -12.1 units

Current standing: -8.4 units
Units remaining: 208.4

Funny how I was on the losing end of all 4, with every starter having his best worst outing vs. opponent.
Sowers and Floyd pitched career bests vs. opponents.
Blackburn and Washburn did the same.
Maine had his career wordt vs. Wsh, but Lannan had his best start ever in his career still costing me an over.
Lastly, the Rockies have Cook pitch his best vs. STL while Wellemeyer pitched his worst and count em, on 3 occasions the Rockies homered with 2 outs in that one.

Need to bounce back big today but I am keeping it light.

JUNE 7th

$300 Col/StL UNDER 8.5
After Colorado has had an output of massive run support, I feel as though today they will be stifled by one Joel Pineiro. Pineiro has shut the door on many teams this season at home with a 2.05 ERA there. He did allow 3 in Colorado last year but has not faced them at home this year. Pineiro has gone 30 innings+ over his last 4 home starts allowing just 7 ERs. He is coming off a not so good performance so look for the bounceback here. Jiminez counters for Colorado who has somehow gotten the good pitching needed to win games. Jiminez faced the Cards twice last year allowing 6 ERs over 10 innings. He should keep STL limited while Pineiro does the rest to get the Cards on the board for an under in this series.

$250 TB/NYY UNDER 9.5
We find Garza meeting Joba C. today in the early of the 3 picks. Joba has never faced TB but as the season has gone on he looks more and more comfortable. In the home start vs. Cle back in April he allowed 5 in less than 5. His next he went over 5 allowing just 4 and his most recent start of quality was a 6 inning, 2 ER outing before leaving his last home start in the 1st inning. Even with the bugs and birds in Cleveland, in his last start, he pitched 8 innings allowing 2. Garza did shut the door on the Yanks this season in a 7 inning, 2 ER performance so look for him to help keep this one under. Surprisingly the Rays have gone 6-0-1 under vs. a righty with a WHIP of 1.30+. Scott Barry will ump the plate today and 20 of his last 28 behind plate have gone under.

$200 San Diego +150
The thing I like about this one is that the Pads come off the win last night and send Josh Geer to the hill to face Danny Haren. Pads have taken the last 7 of 10 meetings between these clubs. Geer is only averaging 2 ERs on home field in his last 5 home starts. He is fighting to stay in the rotation as he has come on in relief a couple times this season. Look for him to have a good performance against an Arizona team in the - money on the year, and a team struggling for run support. Haren would need to pitch better than he has previously against SD to get his team the W. Haren also is averaging 2 ERs allowed over his last 5 but has not gotten support from his pen as opponents have finished with 4 runs on average in those 5 games. Especially his last 2 outings, 15 total runs allowed. Pads by 1.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 1-2, -2.8 units

Current standing: -14.25 units
Units remaining: 214.25


For some reason the 7 play post on 6/5 didnt go through, so I am discounting the 3.05 units from the tally to be fair to this thread and forum, thx.

June 8th

$1000 (10units)St. Louis -120
$100 (ONLY 1 UNIT)Colorado/St. Louis UNDER 9
The Cardinals have looked as bad as they could have over the last few gms vs. Col. Gm 1 was a blowout, and gms 2-3 were shaping up to be good until late inning rallies in both by Colorado. Today needs to be a different story for St. Louis. They will head to the road after today and I feel they will pick up the final home win this afternoon. Thompson could be the very best that Colorado will have faced in this series. He did not allow a run in nearly 7 innings last season vs. Col, in a 3-0 win. He has only made 1 start this year and allowed 2 ERs over 5 inngs. Marquis has had rough spots vs. STL. In his recent 3 starts he allowed 5,1,6,and 3. Look for the Cards to get some runs up today as Colorado will struggle to score in a game that should see 7 runs max.

$200 Arz/SD UNDER 7.5
After yesterdays two game play and over 6 hours, look for these teams to be completely drained tonight in the finale of this 4 game series. Tonight, Garland will face Peavy, and look for both starters to take advantage. Garland shutout SD over 7 innings this season in Petco. He has only allowed 7 ERs in his most recent 5 outings on the road. Peavy has dominated Arizona in the past, allowing only 2 ERs in each of his last 3 vs. Arz at home and 7 ERs in his last 5 home starts against them. He started to look sharp in his 3 previous home starts up until the Phillies game where he allowed 4 ERs. Look for him to bounce back and for both starters to be at their best as they could be playing for a near future new contract. Zona 2-1.

$300 Detroit/Chisox UNDER 10 GAME 2 (Only if game 1 goes over 9.5)
This play is something I base off of a double header result in game 1. Game 2 is slated to be Bonderman vs. Contreras. If game 1 goes over the total of 9.5, then we will have a play on the under in game 2 which is currently set at 10 runs. That number may change by the time we can have the criteria for a play on game 2 or not, so this game 2 will be graded by the closing line at a majority of sportsbooks. Bonderman makes his first start in over a year and has hit unders in his last 4 in Chicago. Contreras should keep the run scoring low enough for the bullpen session late in this one. Sox pen has been pretty dominant of late and I see that continuing in this series. Play under only if game 1 goes over 9.5 runs.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 1-2, -13.20 units

Current standing: -27.45 units
Units remaining: 227.45

JUNE 9th

$500 Seattle +120
Give me Vargas over Bergeson in this ballpark. This is a re-match from last week where Seattle hung on to win 3-2. Vargas has allowed just 7 ERs on the season in 5 starts. Included in that just 3 ERs in 2 road starts this season. Opponents are averaging less than 3 runs per game in Vargas starts. Baltimore has struggled for runs and wins. They are a likely small home fave here, but do not warrant a play. They have struggled. Bergeson has pitched decent. He has a 4.60 ERA at home and has allowed 15 ERs in his last 5 home starts. The total is set at a 9 and up to 9.5, so I assume oddsmakers feel for one starter to get tagged especially after a 3-2 contest last week. Look for Seattle to open this one up at some point and win it by a couple.

$300 LAA/TB UNDER 8
With Shields and Weaver as the starters tonight, I expect minimal scoring in this one. Especially since Shields has pretty much dominated LA at home over the course of his last several starts. LA has managed just a handful of runs in Tampa off Shields and relief so look for LA to struggle tonight. Weaver has allowed just 1 ER in 5 of his last 6 starts in total, 2 of those coming on the road out of 3 games. This one should see 5-6 in total tonight.

 

[sheets]

good luck in your endeavors but i saw you on a bunch of different sites and seems to me you just looking for a bunch of ppl to tail you if you get hot and want to start a tout bussines up

i dislike touts and why would you post the same stuff at 5 different forums :0corn

gl tho:director:

 

[mercury]

Sounds fishy.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

Just trying to help out some forums. Not doing a very good job right now but eventually this will turn around. All that matters is if I post winners it is feeding some money into the pockets of those who actually give a damn. To each his own.



End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 1-1, -2 units

Current standing: -29.45 units
Units remaining: 229.45


JUNE 10th

$300 NY/Bos OVER 11
The Yanks have failed to get runs on the board vs. Boston this year(45-23 in favor of Bos). Look for the Yanks to finally get runs on the board as this one shapes up to be an ugly one. Wang will face the Sox for the first time in over a year. In his last meeting he allowed 8 ERs as the Yanks won 15-9. Focusing in on Wangs last 10 starts, he has only 2 quality outings. He is not the same guy from the last couple seasons. A total of 51 ERs in those 8 non-quality ones. Wang is in a bad place and after jnot even 12 innings pitched in 4 starts this year, the Sox should have no problem chasing him early. Wake has been shaky vs. NY in the past and in his last 3 starts this year. Look for a bundle in this one tonight as one of these teams should reach double digits alone.


$200 ChC/Hou UNDER 8.5
This is without a doubt a should be winner tonight as Zambrano faces Wandy Rod in Houston. Big Z has put a hurting on opponents this season, as he has only allowed 10 ERs in his last 5 on the road. In Houston he is averaging 7 innings per game over his last 5 there, and just 12 ERs. In early April he allowed just 1 ER over 6 innings in Houston. Wandy can hurl too, especially when the Cubbies pay a visit. In his most recent 3 starts vs. Chicago at home, he allowed 1 ER in each, with the Cubs managing 4 total runs. Wandy has gone under in 6 of his last 8 vs. Chi and at home 5-0 under last 5 mtgs. Big Z is 8-2 to the under last 10 vs. Hou, and 4-1 under last 5 in Houston. Should see 5 runs max.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 1-0-1, +2 units

Current standing: -27.45 units
Units remaining: 227.45


JUNE 11th

$1000 Milwaukee -175
The Rockies will only win this one with a great outing by Cook. The Rocks are 1-4 when Cook allows 3 ERs or more on the road this season and 0-5 when he allows 4+ runs in a game. Cook has not rebounded after an impressive start. Recently, he allowed 4 ERs in 2 games following a 1ER performance and a 0 ER outing. His last start he allowed just 1 ER, so look for this pattern to continue. Brew have managed 4 runs in each of Cooks last 2 out there. Gallardo will oppose, and he has been a home workhorse this season. He is 3-1 at home with a 2.87 ERA. He has only allowed 26 ERs in his last 26+ innings at home. He did allow 11 ERs in Colorado in 2007, but has upped his game since then. Brew by at least a couple, 4-2.

$1000 Texas -155
The Jays came into this series just 11-17 on road, and after 2 wins in Texas they will hit a wall in Millwood tonight. Millwood has dominated at home as a Texas starter, which is surprising considering runs are put up there. Millwood has not faced the Jays in a home game since 2005. Earlier this year he allowed 4 ERs in 7 inngs on the road. He is 3-1(2.59) at home this season. A steady diet of 2 ERs allowed in 4 of his last 5 at home. Look for that to continue. He has averaged roughly 7 inngs per start at home. Texas is also 3-1 at home last 4 games Mill has started. Romero should not be too much of an issue as he has struggled recently allowing 5 ERs in 2 of his last 3 starts. Texas will outscore Jays and have the new and improved bullpen that will seal the deal!

$200 SF/Arizona OVER 9
Here is my take on this one: Sanchez has allowed 21 ERs last 5 on road. Only 1 of those 4 were quality outings. His last 3 in Arizona he allowed 12 ERs. This season 6 ERs in Arizona. He is coming off of a 0 ER performance vs. D-Backs so look for a letdown start here, as there is alot of weight on this total based on that last start. Scherzer will go for Zona, and he too has struggled. He allowed 1 ER in SF but at home this year allowed 4 ERs. He has allowed 18 ERs in his last 4 at home, and opponents have totaled 27 runs in those 4 games. The over is 8-2 in Zonas last 10 at home, and they have gone over in 6 straight. Starters have not been cutting it lately and the bullpen has not done much better. This one should see 11 runs.

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday: 1-2, -9.7 units

Current standing: -37.15 units
Units remaining: 237.15


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.

 

[Theboundbook]

I hope this starts getting better for ya.... I only read this forum, for the rest of them out there are like YAHOO Stock TRADING FORUMS... CRAP!

I appreciate your writeups and I guess its best to get those losers out of the way to start.... SO, good luck from here on out!!!! Your losing streak will end sooner or later, and when it does I hope you triple back on the winning streak!

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday MLB: 5-1, +17.0 units

Current standing: -20.15 units
Units remaining: 220.15


Keeping it small for Saturday...


JUNE 13th

$200 SD/LAA OVER 8
Most confident of the three totals tonight as Saunders faces Josh Geer at home. These teams put up 17 last night and they will not close the book on run scoring in this series just yet. No pitchers batting which leaves room for the DHs in this one which youd assume there will be less GIDPs and Ks by the DH taking the pitchers spot in the AL park. Saunders has a 6.50 ERA over his last 3 starts and is due for a strong one. Geer is the big part in this over and it will win if he pitches like he has all season. He has allowed 11 ERs at home in 4 starts in a hitter friendly park. On the road, worse, as he has allowed 15 ERs in 4 outings and opponents have scored 33 in those games. LA will get on the board early and often, sealing this one midway through.

$100 ChW/Mil Over 9.5
The Brewers cruised past the Sox last night and I see them cruising for a second consecutive night against Contreras. Jose Contreras will start today and battle Manny Parra. The Brewers have only won 3 of Parras last 10 starts. On the otherhand, the Sox won for the first time with Contreras on the mound in his last 9 starts. Contreras looked strong at home vs. Detroit, but he is on the road today where he has allowed 17 ERs in just 3 starts this year. Opponents have scored 28 runs total in those 3 games. Milwaukee should hit well, and carry this over on their backs. Sox should be able to get 3-4 of their own in addition.

$100 LAD/Tex Under 10.5
The Rangers have gotten strong starting most of the year at home and it is a major reason why this team is amongst the best in the AL. Feldman will try to follow up a brilliant outing by Padilla last night. Going right back to an under here as both Wolf and Feldman have been successful in 09. Wolf has a 2.58 ERA on the road, and Feldman has only allowed 10 ERs in his last 5 at home. With that being said, the bullpens should put together a similar performance like last night and keep this one under 10.5 runs.

 

[rubiconed]

Nice Day !!! :mj06:

 

[PlatnumStandard]

End date/deadline: 8/31/09

The Standard: 200 units by the deadline

Yesterday MLB: 2-1, +1.9 units

Current standing: -18.25 units
Units remaining: 218.25


JUNE 14th


$1000 Toronto -115
This one is a tough call because the Marlins have done extremely well with Johnson on the mound. Johnson has not allowed more than 3 ERs in a long while, and the Jays feel they can get to him and get 4 on the board. Marlins bullpen has been solid in this series and in gerneral so the Jays would need to beat on Johnson early and put up enough to win this thing. Brian Tallet has not been all that great of late, but he does come off a shutout performance vs. Texas. Look for that to carry over as he shuts down the fish this afternoon giving his team a golden opportunity to pick up the win. Toronto heads on a 6 game road trip after today so look for them to take care of some business in their final home game before they head out.

$1000 Boston -125
The Red Sox have already made it 5 straight winning series vs. Philly after last nights win and will seal the door on another series sweep today, this time on the road. The Sox have won 5 straight and 10 of their last 12 games. Beckett has had no major issues with Philly, and the Sox are putting up plenty of runs for their starters and I feel no different about today. The Sox have unloaded on teams lately. I dont think this one will get out of hand but the Sox should be able to outscore Philly today. In this situation it is more likely that Boston sweeps rather than Philly stops the sweep. Play the Sox as I look for a 5-3 final today!

$200 Det/Pit Over 9.5
This selection is a part 1 of a possible 2 on totals today. Dontrelle Willis still has not found it. You can tell that his manger lacks confidence as well pulling him before he can get into trouble. The only thing that may save him is pitching against an NL team with the pitcher due up 9th. If you look at his previous outings, most have gone under. All those unders were set at 10 or more runs however, with the last one at 9.5, blowing it away with 13 total runs. Opponents are averaging 4 runs on Ohlendorf in his last 5 outings and his last 3. His last 2 home outings saw the other team scoring 6 total in both gms. This one should get to 12 runs, assuming Willis and Ohlendorf both allow at least 4 each. I dont see that being an issue today.

$200 StL/Cle Under 7.5(ONLY IF Det/Pit total loses)
This play will only be a go on the back end of the Det-Pit total loss. ONLY PLAY THIS SELECTION with a loss on the early game total for today. If the early total wins, this play will not be a graded selection. Carpenter will face off with Cliff Lee, which should be a good cap off of the interleague weekend. If you look at Carpenters stats, he has not allowed much. More recently he is getting hit and runs are being scored but not pouring in. Lee has also followed up last season nicely and with these two starters going at least 13 innings combined tonight I fail to see many scored. The Cards still have not found it offensively and that will ultimately help this one. Look for a 3-2 final in Sundays final game of the day!

 

[PlatnumStandard]

Has not been a good run of late. I turn this around starting tonight. Write-ups are for 3 of the 6 plays for tonight including 2 big ones. 10 unit plays have gone 5-6 last 11 so look for a nice run to brew very soon.

I will update all statistics with tomorrows plays. Sunday there was a -24+ unit loss.

JUNE 16th

$1000 LA Dodgers -145
Oakland comes into this one just 1-7 in their last 8 interleague games. They have lost 5 of 6, and have to face a great starter in Kershaw tonight. Kershaw should go pretty deep in this one and allow just 1-2 runs. That is all in fact I see Oakland getting tonight as the Dodgers should be able to put up 5+ in this one. Dodgers have not given Kershaw much run support over his last few starts for them so look for a nice padding for the home starter tonight.

$1000 NY Yankees -360
It is a steep one but these favorites are 19-2 with this angle over the last 3+ seasons laying -200+ in a game. The runline may be better suited, especially the way things are going but stats are based on SU moneylines. Sabathia shut out Washington just last season and considering the Yanks bats have been hot recently, I just can not see the Nats putting up more in this contest. Remember, as I recently pointed out the Nats are horrendous in opening series games. They currently stand at 4-17 on the season and just 1-9 in game 1 road series. Martis will go for the Nats today, and opponents have averaged roughly 7 runs in his outings, mostly in part of the bullpen woes in Washington. Yanks should get at least 7 in this one unless they decide to play down to this league worst club.

$200 Arizona/KC Over 8.5
Look for at least a possible dozen tonight as I see both of these starters struggling. Davis will face Meche. Doug Davis shut out KC last season so look for a bit of revenge by the Royals tonight. Royals are also starting to get hot after falling out of the division race. They come in after a sweep of the Reds. Zona has allowed 7 runs in the last 4 Davis road starts that he wasnt accounted for. That leaves a weak bullpen for the Royals hungry offense. KC should be able to put up 5 or more here, and looking at Meche, he steadily gives up 3 or more on average at home. Meche has struggled at times to go deep in ballgames which led to opponents having a field day scoring. Opponents have averaged 8 runs per Meche start over his last 5 home outings. Take the over, should get it easily.

$500 Colorado -115

$500 Atlanta -125

$500 San Diego +125

 

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Definitely not what I wanted last night but the way things have gone I will take it and am pleased that the 10 unit plays both came through. I may have one play later and will get back in here by 5 pm eastern to finalize the current standing. Wanted to get this play up as fast as possible due to the early start!

JUNE 17th

$1000 San Fran -170
San Fran needs a a good outing from Lincecum today to get the win. The previous 2 games with LA the Giants could not get 4 innings out of their starters, while LA got 7 strong innings from their starters. Today the results will be reversed as Palmer should get KOd early. Lincecum will go deep in this one. The Giants come into this game 7-1 after a loss and they have gone 9-3 at home in their last 12. Palmer is 6-0 for LA on the year but has a 5.62 ERA on the road and will not get enough run support to help his cause today. Lincecum has looked sharp recently, allowing just 5 ERs in his last 5, with 2 home shutouts in a row. He hasnt allowed a run at home in his last 2. SF has the advantage pitching wise and thats all they will need today!