Friday Night MLB Prime Picks
The Reds are playing better baseball than most would think, but Bronson Arroyo is in trouble. In five starts since June 13, Arroyo is 1-4 with an 8.41 ERA and he has no quality starts in his past three games. The mets have not been much better but they have shown signs of life and are 18-11 in the first game of a series. The Reds rest Bruce and the Mets get the win at home behind solid pitching from Fernando Nieve.
Play On
Home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (Mets)
cold hitting team – batting .240 or worse over their last 15 games, starting a pitcher who walked 5 or more hitters last outing
34-13 over the last 5 seasons.
72.3% (21.1 units)
This is the time to back Cliff Lee as he will make a push against Detroit and hopes to get traded after the all-star break. He has allowed 3 earned or less in his last three against the Tigers. Tigers are 1-4 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. American League Central and they are 12-16 in the first game of a series.
Play Against
Home favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (Detroit)
average offensive team (4.7 to 5.2 runs/game) against a very good starter (ERA<=3.50) (AL), with an average bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 to 4.50 on the season
26-14 over the last 5 seasons.
65.0% (19.8 units)
This is the biggest series of the season for the Brewers. They play the tough Dodgers while the Cards and Cubs beat each other up and the Reds are in a tailspin.. Looper’s numbers have been better than Billingsleys last three starts and the Brewers will make a statement tonight. Dodgers are 2-10 in their last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game and the Brewers are 5-0 in Loopers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
When will people take the Mariners serious? They are a force in the west and
Is Seattle for real?
have a shot at winning it. The Rangers are not a good road team. Seattle knows this is an important series and can end the season on a great note! Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and the Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
[...] Bet on Baseball: Friday Night Prime Picks Friday Night MLB Prime Picks Mets -110 The Reds are playing better baseball than most would think, but Bronson Arroyo is in trouble. In five starts since June 13, Arroyo is 1-4 with an 8.41 ERA and he has no quality starts in his past three games. The mets have not been much better but they have shown signs of life and are 18-11 in the first game of a series. The Reds rest Bruce and the Mets get the win at home behind solid pitching from Fernando Nieve. Play On [...]
[...] Bet on Baseball: Friday Night Prime Picks Friday Night MLB Prime Picks Mets -110 The Reds are playing better baseball than most would think, but Bronson Arroyo is in trouble. In five starts since June 13, Arroyo is 1-4 with an 8.41 ERA and he has no quality starts in his past three games. The mets have not been much better but they have shown signs of life and are 18-11 in the first game of a series. The Reds rest Bruce and the Mets get the win at home behind solid pitching from Fernando Nieve. Play On [...]