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Rockies vs Dodgers Free Pick May 11, 2012
The Colorado Rockies meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game of their three game set in Los Angeles. Colorado has had problems scoring on the road. The Rockies are 13-18 on the season and average 5. 1 runs per game, but on the road they are only averaging 3.2. In their loss Friday night in the opening game of the series with the Dodger, the Rockies scored only three runs in the game.
Juan Nicasio will go on the mound for the Rockies. Nicasio is 2-1 on the season with an ERA of 5.35. He gave up just two runs in six innings on April 30 at home against the Dodgers in a 6-2 Rockies win.
Los Angeles has opened the season playing very good baseball. The Dodgers are 21-11 on the season and have the best home record in the major leagues at 13-3. Los Angeles will start Aaron Harang. Harang is 1-2 on the season with an ERA of 5.24. He is coming off one if his better starts of the season. He allowed only two runs in six innings on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, but did not get a decision as the bullpen blew the lead.
Colorado is just 3-8 over their last 11 games in Los Angeles and in his only start in Dodger Stadium the Rockies’ Nicasio allowed five runs in just 5 2/3 innings last July.
Andre Ethier is one of the Dodgers’ leaders offensively. He leads the NL in RBIs with 32. Against Nicasio, he has 4 hits in 7 at bats including a home run. Matt Kemp, who has struggled for his last five games after starting out on fire, is batting .500 in his career against Nicasio with two home runs. Carlos Gonzalez is leading the Rockies hitting and has hit .385 in the last 13 games.
The line has the Dodgers as the favorite at -130 with Colorado at +120. The total is 7.5. Take the Dodgers in this game, as the Rockies will continue having a difficult time scoring runs on the road. The total will end OVER.
Tigers vs Yankees Free Pick April 28, 2012
The New York Yankees always are somewhere near the top. This season is no exception, as they are slowly moving their way up the standings in the American League East. This afternoon they take on the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series. Friday night the Yankees made a comeback to defeat the Tigers in the first game of the series 7-6.
The Yankees are 11-8 on the season and will give the ball to Freddy Garcia this afternoon. Garcia is 0-1 with an ERA of 9.75. He has had a disastrous start to his season. He has given up four or more runs in each of his three starts this season. Last Saturday against Boston, he allowed five runs giving up seven hits in just an inning and two-thirds. However, he has won 18 in his career against Detroit. Over his career, he is 18-8 with an ERA of 3.88 against the Tigers.
Detroit is in disarray. The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight games to fall to 10-10 on the season. Delmon Young one of their star players was arrested early Friday morning for making anti-Semitic remarks. He did not play in Friday’s game and released a prepared statement apologizing for what he said.
The Tigers will look to turn things around today with Drew Smyly on the mound. He is 0-0 on the season by has an ERA of just 1.13. In his first three starts in the major leagues, he has been very steady. The young 22-year old southpaw has not given up more than a single run in any of his three starts. He has 15 K’s in just 16 innings of work.
One big bright spot for the Yankees has been veteran Derek Jeter. He has a hit in 17 of the 19 games thus far this season, even though he was hitless Friday night, ending a 15-game hitting streak. The line has the Yankees as the favorite -125 with the Tigers are +115. The total is at 10. The Yankees will win again today, as the Tigers continue in their funk. The total will end UNDER.
Lakers vs. Hornets Preview and Picks
Lakers ATS
The NBA calendar for March 31 will see the New Orleans Hornets visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup of one of the league’s best against one of the league’s worst. New Orleans has struggled all season long and is 13-38 overall. They currently have the NBA’s third worst record and only have the NBA Lottery to look forward to at season’s end.
The Lakers have a record of 31-20, but lost a key Western Conference matchup Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles lost the game 102-93 on their home court. Nevertheless, the Lakers are currently leading the Pacific division by 1 ’ games over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers are also in third place in the Western Conference playoff race. They trail the Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
New Orleans has been decimated by injuries this season. The Hornets currently have five players listed on their injury list. Three are out indefinitely and two are day to day. The Lakers have two players out injured, but both only play reserve roles for the team.
Los Angeles holds a huge edge when the two meet head to head. The Lakers are 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS in the last 10 games between the two teams. In those same 10 games, the total has been OVER 6 times and UNDER 4 times. The Lakers are outscoring the Hornets in those 10 games by an average of eight points.
The two met once this season, on March 14 and the Lakers edged the Hornets 107-101 in New Orleans. The Lakers covered a 4 ‘-point spread in that game. The total for that game was 180 and it paid out to OVER bettors as the two teams combined for 208 points.
The Lakers will look to get back to winning after their defeat at the hands of Oklahoma City. Every game is crucial down the stretch, but especially those you should win. Smart money takes the Lakers less the points and the total to be UNDER. Bet this game now at Bet Revolution
Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Picks
Philadelphia 76ers
As the NBA season nears its stretch run, teams are playing for their playoff lives. A key Eastern Conference matchup will see the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center March 31.
The Hawks have an overall record of 30-22. They are currently in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. They trail the Indiana Pacers by one game and they lead the Boston Celtics by one game. Each game is crucial going forward for the Hawks. The Hawks are losers of their last two. Prior to this short losing streak, the Hawks had won four consecutive games.
Philadelphia has played well all season and their record stands at 28-22. They are in first place in the Atlantic division. They have the exact same overall record as the Celtics, but own an advantage in head to head games. The 76ers are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race due to leading their division. However, with a loss they could drop to sixth place.
The Hawks have three players out with injuries, while the 76ers have only one, Andre Iguodala, who is day to day with a knee injury.
Philadelphia holds the head to head advantage between the two teams. The 76ers are 6-4 SU and 7-3 ATS over the last 10 games between the teams. The total has been OVER 6 times and UNDER 4 times in those games. This season the two have met on two occasions. Philadelphia is 2-0 SU and ATS in those two games. The total has been split 1-1 in the OVER-UNDER.
Atlanta comes into this game tired. This will be their sixth game in seven nights and that has taken its toll against the team as they have injuries and players’ legs are tired. The 76ers will take this game SU and ATS as they will wear down the Hawks and put the game away in the second half. Bet this game now at Wagerweb.
Knicks vs. Pistons Free Pick
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The Detroit Pistons have played better basketball over their last ten games but are still 14 games under .500 with a record of 16-30. They will travel to New York to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are back in the playoff hunt since Philadelphia cannot seem to shake loose them or the Boston Celtics. The Knicks record for the season stands at 23-24 and is 5-0 SU over their last five.
Both teams have players on the injury list. One, Rodney Stuckey, is day to day for the Pistons. The Knicks have two players, Jared Jeffries and Bill Walker out injured. The head to head matchup between the clubs has been dominated by the Knicks. The Knicks are 7-3 SU and ATS in the last 10 games the two have played. The total in those 10 games has been UNDER 6 times and OVER 4 times.
The two have met on two occasions this season with New York winning both games. In early January, the Knicks defeated the Pistons in Detroit by 14 to cover a 4 point underdog spread. In late January, the Knicks beat Detroit at MSQ by the score of 113-86 to cover a 10-point favorite spread.
The Pistons have lost three straight but are 5-5 SU over their last 10 games played. They have lost the three straight on the road. The Knicks have won five straight games and are in eighth spot in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference. They are just two games behind the Celtics for the seventh spot in the playoffs and one and a half games in front of Milwaukee who is in ninth place.
The Pistons are road weary and the Knicks see playoffs. Therefore, the Knicks will win this game SU and ATS. The total should end UNDER. With the win, the Knicks will help to solidify their playoff position and hold off the Bucks. (See Our Sportsbook Reviews for a trusted place to bet on this game)
Kentucky vs. Iowa State Free Pick
Kentucky
The NCAA tournament will have a number of intriguing matchups Friday March 17. One great second round matchup will see the Iowa State Cyclones face the nation’s number one team the Kentucky Wildcats. The game will tip off Friday night at the KFC Yum! Center.
Iowa State won their first round game against Connecticut 77-64. They beat the Huskies to cover a 1 ½ point underdog spread. Kentucky was an easy winner against Western Kentucky on Thursday night 81-66 in their first round matchup. The Wildcats failed to cover their 26 ½ point favorite spread, but were ahead at times by 30 points and the reserves could not keep that lead.
Iowa State has an overall record of 23-10 SU and they are 20-9 ATS this season. Kentucky has a record of 33-2 SU and is just 13-21 ATS. One reason their record ATS is so bad is they have faced very large favorite spreads and have not held the lead late in games when their reserves come into the game to finish up.
Iowa State is 3-2 SU over their last five games. They lost to Texas in the Big 12 season ending tournament and righted the ship with their first round game against the Huskies of Connecticut. Kentucky is 4-1 SU over their last five games. They lost to Vanderbilt in the SEC Championship game to end the season. They returned four days later however, to beat Western Kentucky handily. The two schools have not met head to head of recent.
The game should be close until mid way through the second half when Kentucky’s size and dominating play of Anthony Davis will take over. The Wildcats will wear the Cyclones down and will win this game SU and the total will be OVER. Kentucky will not be looking beyond the Cyclones and an upset will not be in the cards.
Syracuse vs. Kansas State Free Pick
Orangemen ATS
The second round of the NCAA tournament kicks off Friday with a great set of matchups. One intriguingmatchup has the Kansas State Wildcats facing the Syracuse Orange. Syracuse came into the NCAA tournament with just two losses on the season and one of the favorites to reach the Final Four.
Kansas State won their first round matchup against Southern Mississippi 70-64 to cover a 5 � point favorite spread. Syracuse escaped with a victory over the University of North Carolina Asheville 72-65 to make in into the second round. The Orange had been favored by 15 � points and did not cover that favorite spread.
Syracuse comes into the game without their starting center Fab Melo who was ruled ineligible before the start of the tournament. Kansas State has one injury as James Watson is out for the season with an arm injury. The Orange does not have any players listed on their injury report.
The Wildcats are 3-2 SU over their last five games. They lost to Baylor in the Big 12 regular season ending tournament, but recovered with their win against Southern Miss. The Orange is 4-1 SU over their last five games. Their only loss in that stretch was to Cincinnati in one of the Big East tournament�s semifinal games.
Syracuse was shocked by how well UNC Asheville played and was very close to being upset. That game may be what they needed to get back on track. They will definitely miss the force of Melo inside and their opponents will try to take advantage of that.
This game will be a close matchup with Syracuse playing around the perimeter much more than usual. The Orange will play much better ball than they did in their first game of the tournament. Syracuse SU and ATS and the total will end OVER.
Syracuse vs. Louisville Free Pick
The Big East conference schedule will end this weekend and the tournament will follow. On March 3, the Louisville Cardinals will travel north to take on the Syracuse Orange in the Carrier Dome. Both teams have had successful seasons thus far.
The Cardinals are 22-8 overall and 10-7 in the league and currently are in seventh place in the Big East. Syracuse has only lost once this season. They are currently 29-1 overall and 16-1 in the conference and are the leaders in the conference.
Louisville is 14-12-1 ATS this season and 6-4 ATS while on the road. Their offense is averaging 70 points per game while they only give up just over 62 each game. Three Louisville players have been lost for the season all due to knee injuries. Those three are Mike Marra, Rakeem Buckles and Stephan Van Treese.
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Syracuse is ranked second in the nation with their impressive record. They are 15-14 ATS and 9-10 ATS at home. Their offense is scoring nearly 76 points per game, while the defense only allows 60.5 giving the team a comfortable margin of 15 points. Syracuse as this time has no injuries.
In head-to-head matchups, Louisville has been dominant. The Cardinals are 7-2 SU and 7-1-1 ATS in the last nine games the two schools have played against one another. The total has been OVER in 4 of those 9 games. In their last meeting, on February 13 Syracuse beat Louisville 52-51, paying out nicely to those taking the UNDER.
Louisville has struggled a bit of late, as they are just 2-3 SU in their last five games and lost on Wednesday night to South Florida. Syracuse is 5-0 SU in their last five games and has only lost this season to conference rival Notre Dame.
A tightly contested game will be played out with both clubs fighting for the win to maintain a chance for high seeds come tournament time. Syracuse looks good SU and ATS, while the total should pay out to those taking the UNDER. Bet baketball now at our top sportsbooks.
Duke vs. UNC Free Pick
Duke Basketball
All bragging rights will be on the line March 3 in Cameron Indoor Stadium when the North Carolina Tar Heels travel a few miles to take on the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, North Carolina. Both teams have identical records this season. Both teams are 26-4 overall and 13-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. On paper, there is not a more evenly matched game.
The Tar Heels are 16-13 ATS this season and 5-5 ATS on the road. They are averaging 16 more points per game than their defense is allowing. Duke is 13-17ATS this season and just 7-13 ATS at home. Their offense is scoring 10 points more than their defense gives up each game.
The trends also point to an evenly matched game. The Heels are 5-0 SU in their last five road games and 4-2 SU in the their last six games playing at Duke. The total has been UNDER 6 out of the last 9 times the two teams have played at Duke.
Duke also is 5-0 SU in their last five games, but just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games at Cameron. Duke has held a distinct advantage over North Carolina in the last six games the two have played head to head. The Blue Devils are 5-1 SU in those six games. The total has been UNDER in 7 of the last 10 games played head to head.
The game will determine the winner of the ACC and who is given the higher seed not only in the ACC postseason tournament but also in the NCAA tournament that follows.
The last meeting between the two saw Austin Rivers sink a three pointer at the buzzer to cap a rally by Duke. The game was high scoring with the final ending 85-84. Rivers finished that game with 29 points, outscoring the Tar Heels’ Tyler Zeller who scored 23 and took down 11 rebounds.
The game should be tactical and low scoring. A bet for UNDER is where sharp money is being placed. The Blue Devils should take the game SU with the help of their home fans. Bet Duke +1.5 at one of our top sportsbooks.
Memphis vs. Detroit Free NBA Pick for Saturday
The Detroit Pistons will travel south to face the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum March 3. The Pistons find themselves in last place in the Central division and far from any playoff hopes. Memphis is in fourth place in the Southwest division but is in seventh place overall in the conference. Therefore, if the season were to end today, they would make the playoffs
Grizzlies
The Pistons have struggled the entire season thus far and on the road are just 6-11 ATS. They are only averaging 89 points per game while giving up nearly 96. The only injury the team has at this time is Charles Villanueva who is nursing a sore ankle and there is no timetable for his return.
Memphis has played well in the competitive Western conference and are 17-18 ATS overall and 10-9 ATS at home. They are averaging 93.5 points per game, while giving up just 92. Darrell Arthur is lost to the team for the season due to an Achilles injury and Zach Randolph is out indefinitely with a knee injury.
The two teams are equal in their head-to-head matchups. Both are 5-5 SU, with Memphis is 6-4 ATS in the last ten games between the two teams. The total leans towards the UNDER as it has been UNDER in 8 of those same 10 games between the teams. Earlier this year on January 20, the Grizzlies easily defeated the Pistons in Detroit 98-81 easily paying out on the 5-point favorite spread. The total was 180.5 and was UNDER by 1.5 points.
Detroit is just 2-3 SU over their last five games. Wednesday they easily beat Charlotte by 15 points. Memphis is 3-1 SU in their last four games. In their first game back from the All Star break they between Dallas 96-85 paying out on a 2.5-point underdog spread.
The Grizzlies will handle the Pistons both SU and ATS. Look for the game to be low scoring with a payout to those taking the UNDER. Bet baketball now at our top sportsbooks.
