Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Orioles go for 7th Straight at Washington

Baltimore Orioles

Orioles Own MLB's Best Record



The Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals in the 3rd game of a 4 game series on Wednesday at Nationals Park. The Battle of the Belway series has each team hoping their starting pitchers can make it deep into the game.

Wade Miley, who is is 1-1 this season with a 2.27 ERA, faced only four batters Friday. He got hit by line drives twice in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander exited after only two-thirds of an inning because of a left wrist bruise. Stephen Strasburg blanked the Philadelphia Phillies for 5 2/3 innings. He also hit a home run on Friday. It was the first time this season the right-hander did not go at least seven innings. Strasburg has 2.66 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Nationals as -180-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total opened at 7.5. The moneyline now has the Nationals at -164 and the total is still at 7.5.

Baltimore was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They won as +143 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors. They are a bit short-handed in the bullpen now. The team still feeling the effects from two games in which the starters came out early. Miley's game plus the matchup in Boston where starter Kevin Gausman got tossed in the second inning.

The Washington bullpen has been a major source of trouble all season. After giving up three runs in 3 1/3 innings in the loss Tuesday, the Nationals' relievers are ranked last in the National League with a 5.47 ERA.

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Improved Twins Travel to Chicgo to Face White Sox

Chicago White Sox

White Sox are Struggling Lately



The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox meet at New Comiskey Park on Wednesday night. The new season is bringing far different results than last year for manager Paul Molitor's club. The Twins are 8-4 away from home, and they look to add to that success Wednesday night. Last year the Twins were 29-52 on the road.

Minnesota has won five of its past six road games, including three in a row. The Twins are playing with confidence after a dominant 7-2 victory over the White Sox in the series opener Tuesday.

Right hander Phil Hughes will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Hughes is 4-1 this season with a 4.32 ERA.

White Sox left-hander Derek Holland, who is 3-2, 2.02 ERA. He will oppose the Twins for the second time this year. Hughes outdueled him in the first meeting. Holland allowed two runs in six innings. Holland has not allowed more than two earned runs in any of his first six outings. He is 2-4 with a 4.22 ERA in nine career starts against Minnesota.

Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Minnesota was a 7-2 winner in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They won as -107 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of PUSH bettors. Byron Buxton is coming off a three-hit performance. That matched a career high and he has hit safely in nine of his past 12 games. Kennys Vargas also will try to stay hot. He has clubbed home runs in each of his past two games.

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NBA Playoffs: Wizards, Celtics Face Off in Crucial Game 5 in Boston

2017 NBA Playoffs Celtics

Celtics Look to Slow Wizards John Wall



The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards have been led by their point guards all season long. The guards should have a major say in Game 5’s result in Boston on Wednesday.

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John Wall has steered the ship for the Wizards throughout the playoffs. He has been excellent against Boston in this series. Through the first four games of the series, Wall put up 27.8 points, 12.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.8 blocks. The Celtics don’t seem to have an answer for him – at least on the defensive end of the floor.

However, offensively, the Celtics have Isaiah Thomas, who chided the referees after Game 4, claiming they’re letting the Wizards get away with a lot of grabbing. Thomas averaged 33.0 points and 5.7 assists in three games over the Wizards. He also had an impressive 53-point performance in Game 2 against the Wizards.

The Celtics won the first two games of the series at home, but the Wizards held serve in their two home games. Boston is 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against the Wizards in Boston.

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Sunday, May 7, 2017

Cavs Going for Sweep in Eastern Conference Semifinals

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Raptors in Must Win Against the Cavs



Air Canada Centre will host the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. Cleveland is out to a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Raptors must win Sunday  if they are to extend the best-of-seven series. They do not want to end their season losing on their home court.

Oddsmakers opened the Cavaliers as -5.5-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game's total opened at 214.5. The Cavs are now 6.5-point favorites and the total has dropped to 212.5.

Toronto was a 115-94 loser in Game 3 of the series. They failed to cover the +3-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 209 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Point guard Kyle Lowry said Saturday it is doubtful that he will be able to play Sunday. He has a sprained left ankle. Lowry, an All-Star, suffered the injury early in the second half of Game 2. He wanted to try playing in Game 3 Friday. Lowry finally give up the effort and heeded the advice of the medical staff.

The Cavaliers won their first 10 playoff games last year. They went on and won the NBA championship. The Cavs are 7-0 so far in the postseason this year. LeBron James, who scored 35 points to lead the Cavaliers on Friday should lead the way again today.

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Braves and Cardinals Meet in Series Finale

Atlanta Braves Baseball

Dickey Shines in Struggling Braves Rotation



The Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their 3 game series today at Suntrust Park in Atlanta. The Braves starters have been getting hammered by the Cardinals. The Cards are looking for a sweep of the Braves.

R.A. Dickey has been the most effective member of a struggling rotation for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves hope Dickey's effectiveness can salvage the finale of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.  Dickey has been able to go 3-2 with a 3.94 ERA with his new team despite not having his knuckleball working consistently. That is the most encouraging part of the 42-year-old's success.

Dickey has had to deal with a sore calf his last two starts. He's battled through as his knuckler has come and gone. He gave up two homers on fastballs during his most recent start. It was victory over the Mets. Dickey is 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in seven games against the Cardinals. His last victory came in 2012 his Cy Young season.

Oddsmakers have the Both pitchers as -105 favorites on the moneyline. The total is sitting at 9.

Cardinals Bats on Fire



Cardinals Starter, Michael Wacha has seen his curveball regain its bite this year.  He slumped to a 5.09 ERA last season after going 17-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 2015r. Wacha is 2-1 with a 3.23 ERA. He has gone at least six innings in each of his five starts. He has given up two or less runs in three of those games. Wacha has held opponents to a .095 average (2-for-25) with runners in scoring position.

The Cardinals have won the first two games 10-0 and 5-3 against the Braves. They and have won five straight in Atlanta dating back to Turner Field last season after losing nine of the previous 11 games. Matt Carpenter hit two-run homers in each of the first two games in the series. Aledmys Diaz was 7-for-8 with five RBIs.

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Friday, May 5, 2017

Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds & Power Rankings

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Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds & Power Rankings





With the 2017 Kentucky Derby set to get underway tomorrow, you need to know the odds on each and every thoroughbred hopeful in the field, whether it’s one of the top favorites or a longshot with little to no hope.

Here is a look at the most recent 2017 Kentucky Derby odds followed by my thourghbred power rankings.

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2017 Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds


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HORSEPOSTODDS
Classic Empire144-1
Always Dreaming55-1
McCraken155-1
Irish War Cry176-1
Gunnevera1015-1
Gormley1815-1
Hence815-1
Girvin715-1
Tapwrit1620-1
Lookin at Lee120-1
Practical Joke1920-1
Thunder Snow220-1
J Boys Echo1320-1
Royal Mo21*20-1
Irap920-1
Battle of Midway1130-1
Patch2030-1
State of Honor630-1
Untrapped430-1
Sonneteer1250-1
Master Plan22*50-1
Fast and Accurate350-1
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2017 Kentucky Derby Power Rankings


1. Classic Empire
  • Record: 5-0-1 in six starts

  • Career Earnings: $2,093,820

  • Last race: First in Arkansas Derby

  • Five wins and one third place finish are daunting, to say the least.

2. McCraken (pictured)
  • Record: 4-0-1 in five starts

  • Career Earnings: $385,048

  • Last race: Third in Blue Grass, 3 3/4 lengths behind winner Irap.

  • Four wins and a third place finish in five starts say that McCracken could win it all.

3. Girvin 16/1
  • Record: 3-1-0 in four starts

  • Career Earnings: $849,800

  • Last race: First in Louisiana Derby

  • Three victories and a second place finish in four starts puts Girvin right at the top with the favorites.

4. Always Dreaming
  • Record: 3-1-1 in five starts

  • Last race: First in Florida Derby

  • Career Earnings: $589,000

  • Three wins, one second place finish and one third place finish tell me that Always Dreaming will finish in the top three.

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5. Irish War Cry
  • Record: 2-0-0 in three starts

  • Career Earnings: $699,460

  • Last race: First in Wood Memorial

6. Gormley
  • Record: 3-0-0 in five starts

  • Career Earnings: $920,000

  • Last race: First in Santa Anita Derby

7. Gunnevera
  • Record: 2-1-0 in five starts

  • Career Earnings: $1,137,800

  • Last race: Third in Florida Derby.

8. Thunder Snow
  • Record: 1-0

  • Career Earnings: $1,621,063

  • Last race: First in UAE Derby

9. Tapwrit
  • Record: 2-1-0 in four starts

  • Career Earnings: $325,570

  • Last race: Fifth in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes

10. Fast and Accurate
  • Record: 1-0-0 in one start

  • Career Earnings: $340,362

  • Last race: First in Jack Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes

11. Practical Joke


  • Record: 1-2-1 in four starts

  • Career Earnings: $966,000

  • Last race: Second in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes

12. Hence 22/1
  • Record: 1-1-0 in three starts

  • Career Earnings: $401,429

  • Last race: First in Sunland Derby

13. Irap
  • Record: 1-0-0 in four starts

  • Career Earnings: $760,000

  • Last race: First in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes

14. Battle of Midway
  • Record: 0-1-0 in one start

  • Career Earnings: $290,000

  • Last race: Second in Santa Anita Derby

15. J Boys Echo
  • Record: 1-1-0 in five starts

  • Career Earnings: $305,000

  • Last race: Fourth in Toyota Blue Grass Stakes

16. Untrapped
  • Record: 1-3-1 in six starts

  • Career Earnings: $212,858

  • Last race: Sixth in Arkansas Derby

17. Patch
  • Record: 0-0-0 in one start

  • Career Earnings: $200,000

  • Last race: Second in Louisiana Derby

18. Lookin At Lee
  • Record: 0-2-2 in seven starts

  • Career Earnings: $428,600

  • Last race: Third in Arkansas Derby

19. Sonneteer
  • Record: 0-0-0 in two starts

  • Career Earnings: $236,000

  • Last race: Fourth in Arkansas Derby

20. State of Honor
  • Record: 0-2-1 in three starts

  • Career Earnings: $382,548

  • Last race: Second in Florida Derby




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With 22 possible winners, Classic Empire is a 4-1 favorite in the field of 20 for Saturday’s $2 million showdown of three-year-olds over 1 1.4 miles (2km) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rounding out the top three betting choices are Always Dreaming (5-1) and McCraken (5-1) entering the weekend. Royal Mo and Master Plan were entered as alternates should one of the 20 Kentucky Derby starters scratch before 9 a.m. ET on Friday.

 

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Spurs and Rockets in Pivotal Game Three

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Spurs and Rockets had Blowouts First Two Games



The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets meet at Toyota Center on Friday night in Game Three of their Western Conference semifinal matchup. The first two have been blowouts. One by each team. Don't expect that to keep happening in this series as their regular season games are usually close games.

Oddsmakers opened the Rockets as -4-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total opened at 216.

Houston struggled in transition against a Spurs defense committed to stopping the Rockets' fast break.  James Harden undermined the Rockets offense in Game Two.  He only shot 3 for 17 from the floor. He  scored only 13 points. The Rockets have showcased this postseason an ability to thrive offensively without Harden playing at peak levels. But when he is as disjointed and inefficient as he was in Game 2, they struggle.

San Antonio was a 121-96 winner in Game Two at home against the Rockets. They covered the -6-point spread as favorites. The total score of 217 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss the remainder of the 2017 postseason. He suffered a ruptured left quadriceps tendon early in the fourth quarter. Parker finished with 18 points and four assists in the victory. He was pivotal in running an offense that produced a 59.7 effective field-goal percentage against a Rockets defense that excelled in Game 1.

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