Betting tips

[W.HI.P]

Take what? Chelsea's always been my favorite team from the land of Eng.
You wanna back up that silly 30-0 prediction on Wang?
A wager maybe? (Donation to the mug?)

BTW, how well you did on the horses?

You must mean the Kentucky derby.
I didn't touch the race.
Next race i wager on will be in Dubai.

[W.HI.P]

So the Canadiens are out.
That leaves us with the Penguins from the East, and the Sharks from the west.

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NHL

Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks
Stars lead series 3-2

Still riding on the Sharks!

Bet on the San Jose Sharks

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NBA

LA Lakers(-7.0) vs Utah Jazz

The Jazz should manage to pull off at least 1 win in at home, but not here.

Bet on the LA Lakers

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MLB

San Fransisco Giants @ Philadelphia Phillies
Lincecum - Hamels

Two amazing young pitchers head to head here.
Although it would seem that Hamels has an easier job facing a weaker line-up.. having seen both of them this year, I'd have to say that Lincecum is in greater form.
This should pay a pretty price as well.

Bet on the San Fransisco Giants

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Chicago White Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
Contreras - Halladay

Contreras does have bad days, but when he's good, he's amazing!
This very weak blue Jays line-up should be an easy job.
Halladay, although coming off a pretty good outing, is more than likely to allow 5-6 runs here.
Toronto is also the huge favorite here.

Bet on the Chicago White Sox

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Baltimore Orioles @ LA Angels
Trachsel - Saunders

Saunders is now 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA!!
I expect him to continue doing what he's been doing.

Bet on the LA Angels

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New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks
J.Santana - Haren

Haren's numbers at the end of this year will not be as good as last year despite pitching against weaker bats.
Only Webb can pitch gems in Arizona.
J.Santana starts showing his stuff around this time every year.

Bet on the New York Mets

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[W.HI.P]

Ok, so all we have left is the Penguins.

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MLB

Philadelphia Phillies @ Arizona Diamondbacks
J.Moyer - M.Scherzer

You've got to trust me on this one.
Watch this kid Scherzer.
I had the privledge of watching him earlier on this year, and then in his debut a few days ago.
He's got dynamite pitches.
My only concern is how many innings he's gonna last.
He should easily hit 10 k's.

Bet on the Arizona Diamondbacks

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[classicman]

Flyers lose in four!








What? - It worked last series.

[W.HI.P]

I hope so clasicman.

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NBA

Orlando Magic(-3.5) vs Detroit Pistons
Pistons lead the series 2-0

Game 2 was unfair to the Magic.
They'll need to take these 2 home games if they wanna take out the Pistons.
I think they're capable of making it to the next round.

Bet on the Orlando Magic

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LA Lakers(-6.5) vs Utah Jazz
Lakers lead series 1-0

I can't understand why this spread isn't in double digits.
The Lakers are by far superior to this Jazz team.

Bet on the LA Lakers

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Clevland Indians @ NY Yankees
C.Lee - C.Wang

Lee leads all pitchers in baseball.
He has clearly improved since last year, but I do not believe he will remain in the top slot for long.
He is however clearly superior to Mr.Wang.
V.Martinez is also rested for this game and should go yard in this one.

Bet on the Clevland Indians

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NY Mets @ LA Dodgers
Maine - Penny

You won't find me betting against the Mets this year, but against Penny in this one, i'm gonna have to.

Bet on the LA Dodgers

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Tampa Bay Rays @ Toronto Blue Jays
Garza - Marcum

I can't see how the Blue Jays are gonna avoid another sweep from the Rays... their best chance came in Burnet's start against Sonnastine.
Garza will only get better as time goes by.

Bet on the Tampa Bay Rays

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[W.HI.P]

The Mets killed Penny hurting my fantasy stats
Lee remains the #1 ranked pitcher in baseball by blanking the yankees and serving Wang his 1st loss of the season.
Orlando made things right by winning game 3, and the Lakers so far are killing the Jazz.

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NBA

San Antonio Spurs(-6.5) vs New Orlean Hornets

You have to go with the superior team here.
The Spurs may win one of these next two games but 6.5 points is a gift.

Bet on the New Orlean Hornets

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NHL

Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars

You're gonna have to go with the rested Wings here.
The Stars have just gone through 14 games against the two toughest teams in the game.

Bet on the Detroit Red Wings

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MLB

Boston Red Sox @ Detroit Tigers
Beckett - Verlander

Although off to a slow start, Verlander is an elite pitcher.
The Tigers are clearly a superior team to the aging Sox.

Bet on the Detroit Tigers

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Philadelphia Phillies @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Myers - Webb

I do expect Arizona to go in a slump, but its not gonna start with Webb.... He's way too good.

Bet on the Arizona Diamondbacks

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[W.HI.P]

Everything won so far but Verlander.

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NBA

Utah Jazz(-4.0) vs LA Lakers

lol @ the Jazz being 4.0 point favorites here.

Bet on the LA Lakers

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers

At least in this game 1 in Pittsburgh, you gotta like the Penguins.

Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins

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MLB

Toronto Blue Jays @ Clevland Indians
Halladay - Sabathia

The line-ups are leagues apart.
Sabathia is also a better pitcher than the Doc.

Bet on the Clevland Indians

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Baltimore Orioles @ Kansas City Royals
Trachsel - Meche

Meche came back to his old self in his last start.
You can expect him to continue his good showing against this weak team.

Bet on the Kansas City Royals

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Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres
Cook - Peavy

Betting against Peavy so far this year has paid off.
No reason to stop now with these kind of odds.
Cook can have another quality start against the weakest line-up in the game.

Bet on the Colorado Rockies

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Chicago White Sox @ Seattle Mariners
Contreras - Silva

I like what I've seen from Contreras so far.
He is capable of blanking a team like Seattle on a good day.
The white sox bats are on fire and will innevitably score.

Bet on the Chicago White Sox

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[W.HI.P]

The Penguins won!
Sabathia beat Halladay!
KC lost.
The Jazz got one back
The White Sox and the Rockies are both winning!
A great day overall, I do need Peavy to lose as I have used that game as my base.
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NBA

Orlando Magic(-4.5) vs Detroit Pistons
Pistons lead series 2-1

I bet the you that the magic, will not only win this game, but will also win the series.

Bet on the Orlando Magic

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NHL

Detroit Red Wings vs Dallas Stars
Red Wings lead series 1-0

I gotta feel hesitant goind against the Stars, but the fact is, the team remains beat up and tired.
The Red Wings look like the superior team despite Dallas's bruises.

Bet on the Detroit Red Wings

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MLB

Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets
M.Belisle - J.Santana

I feel weird betting on Johan, as betting against him these past 2 years has been my bread and butter.
He's with the Mets now, and against a pretty weak team.

Bet on the New York Mets

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Philadelphia Phillies @ San Fransisco Giants
J.Moyer - T.Lincecum

I'm 100% on Lincecum's games this year, riding on him, and taking his only loss of the season.
He won't be loosing much at all this year, so we're back to riding on him.

Bet on the San Fransisco Giants

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[W.HI.P]

Amazing day, although Orlando lost by a point.
I keep my 100% streak on lincecum.
Johan Santana won.
The Red Wings went up 2-0 in their series!

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NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers

Does it get any easier for the Penguins?

Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins

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[W.HI.P]

The Penguins Won!

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Toronto Blue Jays @ Clevland Indians
S.Marcum - C.Lee

Lee remains the #1 ranked pitcher in the game.
He will fall from that slot at some point.
...But it won't be after this game.
The Jays are incapable of hurting this pitcher at this time.

Bet on the Clevland Indians

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Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers
E.Bedard - V.Padilla

Bedard is truly unbeatable when he's healthy.
It looks like he's back to 100%.
Expect an exceptional amount of Strikeouts in this game!

Bet on the Seattle Mariners

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Houston Astros @ San Fransisco Giants
R.Oswalt - B.Zito

The man is breaking the rules, he is by far the great bat in baseball at this time!
Take a look at his numbers:
Lance Berkman
.386 average = Ranked by far, #1 in baseball
12 home runs = Ranked #2 in baseball
39 Runs = Ranked, by far #1 in baseball
35 RBI's = Ranked #2 in baseball

Zito is in trouble.
Oswalt is showing his stuff this year, the Giants should be easy.

Bet on the Houston Astros

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San Diego Padres @ Chicago Cubs
R.Wolf - C.Zambrano

The against Soriano, D.Lee, A.Ramirez, Fukudome and Soto.... he's dead meat.
C.Zambrano will have a party against the weakest line-up in the game.

Bet on the Chicago Cubs

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[W.HI.P]

Lance Berkman goes 3 for 4, hits a 2 run homerun ranking him #1 in home-runs in baseball as well.
If you remember how he looked last year, and take a look at the man now, you'll see how fit he has become.
I mean, he's got 6 stolen bases as well.
I can't see him slowing down anytime soon.

Cliff Lee actually managed to lower his 0.86 ERA, down to 0.67.
He blanked the Jays, despite Betancourt blowing it in extra innings.
He easily continues to rank as the #1 pitcher in baseball.

Zambrano got the win, while the Cubs line-up beat up on Wolf.
Bedard does not look like he's close to being the strike-out king he was last season.... we need to keep a close eye on him in the near future though.

How do you like our Long Term AL East winner, 67/1 shot, 22-16 Tampa Bay Rays?
Please tell me some of you took that price!
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New Orlean Hornets(-3.0) vs San Antonio Spurs
Series tied 2-2

Lets not forget who has home court advantage here.
The best team will advance.

Bet on the New Orleans Hornets

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MLB


Milwakee Brewers vs LA Dodgers
Villanueva - B.Penny

Penny got lit up in his last start, and now pitches in a home-run park.
I don't believe Penny has had 2 consecutive negative starts these past few years.

Bet on the LA Dodgers

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LA Angels vs Chicago White Sox
Jered Weaver - J.Danks

Ok, so Jered has struggled so far.
I do like his pitches, and he will eventually calm down and pitch some gems.

Bet on the LA Angels

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[W.HI.P]

New Orleans takes a 3-2 advantage.
Brad Penny lost to the Brewers.
Jered Weaver blanked the White sox!

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NBA

Boston Celtics(-8.5) vs Clevland Cavaliers
Series tied 2-2

Poor Clevland, they play well, but don't have a chance here.

Bet on the Boston Celtics

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LA Lakers(-8.5) vs Utah Jazz

Do not trust the media.
The media exists to mislead you.

Bet on the LA Lakers

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MLB

Clevland Indians vs Oakland A's
Sabathia - Blanton

Sabathia is an exceptional pitcher.
Oakland should not be too tough on him.
Clevland Bats will not be quited by Blanton.

Bet on the Clevland Indians

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Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Yankees
Shields - Mussina

Tampa Bay has moved into 1st place!
They won't be falling from that spot the way they've been playing.
Shields is an ace, the bullpen is #1 in the league.
The line-up will be impossible to blank for unstable Mussina.
Rays sweep the yankees!

Bet on the Tampa Bay Rays

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Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
Lilly - Peavy

San Diego just keeps loosing whenever Peavy pitches.
The price is always huge, so lets keep riding on his losses!
BTW, The Cubs line-up is top of the line.
Good luck getting a win Jake.

Bet on the Chicago Cubs

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[W.HI.P]

A reminder of all Long Term Bets still pending:

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Stanley Cup Winner

Pittsburgh Penguins = 13.00


Eastern Conference Champion
Pittsburgh Penguins = 6.50

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NBA Champions
Boston Celtics 4/1
LA Lakers 16/1

NBA Finalists

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers = 12/1 (25/1)

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EURO 2008 - Champion/Finalist

Italy = 8.00 / 4.00
Holland = 13.00 / 6.50
Sweden = 26.00 / 13.00

Euro 2008 Group Winner

Group A
Czech Rep. = 3.00

Group B
Poland = 9.00

Group C
Italy = 2.50
Holland = 3.40

Group D
Sweden = 5.00


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Major League Baseball

World Series
New York Mets = 8.00
LA Angels = 10.00

National league pennant
New York Mets = 3.75

American League Pennant
LA Angels = 5.50

American League West Winner
LA Angels = 1.40

National League East Winner
Mets = 1.47

American League East Winner
Tampa Bay = 67.00

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All prices listed, are the prices that were listed at the time of the prediction

[W.HI.P]

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MLB

Tampa Bay Rays vs NY Yankees
Kazmir - Kennedy

Kazmir is back, and better than ever!
The Rays are looking to maintain 1st place.

Bet on the Tampa Bay Rays

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Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
Dempster - Maddux

The Cubs line-up is murdering the Padres pitching.
Maddux will not have better luck than Peavy.
Dempster is elite.

Bet on the Chicago Cubs

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[W.HI.P]

It was another perfect day ....what a week its been!

Dempster Shut-out the Padres!
The Yankees could not score against Kazmir, giving the Rays the win!

Lance Berkman hits his 15th home-run of the season, rising his stats in every categor he leads in!

Now, We'll be cashing in on our Long term Easter Conference winner Pittsburgh Penguins (6.50) tonight or in a forth-night!

I'll have to post tommorow's picks now, as I'm off to work on an all nighter.

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MLB

Cincinatti Reds vs Clevland Indians
Cueto - Sowers

Generally its not a good idea to bet on a pitcher in his first start, but I got info that Sowers is in good shape coming into his game and will try to give the managment a hard desicion on sending him back down to triple A after this start.
Cueto is good but is far from being as good as he will get.

Bet on the Clevland Indians

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LA Angels vs LA Dodgers
Saunders vs Kuroda

I'm taking 6-1, 2.48 ERA Saunders in this local interleague battle.

Bet on the LA Angels

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