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[jimmysingh9]

Why are the Texas Rangers only -128 at 5dimes to beat the Giants???



What am I missing. Harrison is a decent pitcher that has pitched well and they are going against Zito, I know Zito has pitched well, but doesnt Texas destroy left handed pitchers????

[JetsMetsRangers]

I only have one pick today:

Astros +133- These guys always fail for me, but I'm giving them another shot. Wandy is phenomenal on the road and Gavin struggles a bit at home. Worth a shot at +133.

[JuiceNewton12]

(06-07-2012 11:13 PM)jimmysingh9 Wrote:  Why are the Texas Rangers only -128 at 5dimes to beat the Giants???



What am I missing. Harrison is a decent pitcher that has pitched well and they are going against Zito, I know Zito has pitched well, but doesnt Texas destroy left handed pitchers????

Rangers have been struggling of late, but yes you're correct about Texas vs. LHPs. They have the 4th best wOBA vs. LHPs in MLB this year, while the Giants rank 24th.

Harrison has been the better pitcher so far with an xFIP of 4.00 and a SIERA of 4.07. Zito's is an xFIP of 5.01 and a SIERA of 4.92.

It appears via scoresandodds that Rangers have jumped up to -142. If it's still available at -128 that could provide value.

Good luck!

[BetATL]

Here's 4 on my card today:

Yankees TT Over 4.5 (-115) - I think Santana struggles after pitching the no-no last time out. I know he got extended rest but I'm not so sure that's a good thing, could throw off his rhythm a little bit. Hoping that Santana wears down a little early and the Yanks get a good shot at the Mets bad bullpen.

Astros/White Sox Over 8 (-115) - Both starting pitchers are struggling. Houston's bullpen isn't anything special and is taxed right now having pitched a lot of innings in recent games. Houston has had a respectable offense this season though despite not having a lot of big name bats. White Sox have scored at least 4 runs in 7 straight.

Nationals Under 8 (+100) - Strasburg has been nasty and like him again here tonight. Also like Dubront to match him and pitch well at home against a Nats team that doesn't hit lefties all that well.

Dodgers ML (+112) - Like the Dodgers as short dogs. Millwood struggled with his control last game, which lead him to get roughed up a little. I think those struggles spills over into tonights game against a Dodgers team that is hot coming off a sweep at Philly.

[gynecologist]

texas and minny look too good to be true

[DHayes2]

Texas looks good..Indians look great as a Dog tonight

[JetsMetsRangers]

DHayes: You're right, I like CLE too. Tomlin is decent on the road and Westbrook's been fading along with his team.

[SkyBlues42]

(06-08-2012 12:03 PM)BetATL Wrote:  Here's 4 on my card today:

Yankees TT Over 4.5 (-115) - I think Santana struggles after pitching the no-no last time out. I know he got extended rest but I'm not so sure that's a good thing, could throw off his rhythm a little bit. Hoping that Santana wears down a little early and the Yanks get a good shot at the Mets bad bullpen.

I think Santana's biggest test will be keeping the ball in the strike zone. He walked five batters in his no hitter, now he's facing a team that's full of patient hitters, as well as a lineup that can extend AB's with foul balls etc. His pitch count should rise quickly.

[illadelphia]

(06-08-2012 04:34 PM)SkyBlues42 Wrote:  

(06-08-2012 12:03 PM)BetATL Wrote:  Here's 4 on my card today:

Yankees TT Over 4.5 (-115) - I think Santana struggles after pitching the no-no last time out. I know he got extended rest but I'm not so sure that's a good thing, could throw off his rhythm a little bit. Hoping that Santana wears down a little early and the Yanks get a good shot at the Mets bad bullpen.

I think Santana's biggest test will be keeping the ball in the strike zone. He walked five batters in his no hitter, now he's facing a team that's full of patient hitters, as well as a lineup that can extend AB's with foul balls etc. His pitch count should rise quickly.

Raul Ibanez is 16-for-46 (.348) with two home runs in his career against Johan Santana. Jeter is 19-for-43 (.442) lifetime against Santana.

[illadelphia]

(06-07-2012 11:13 PM)jimmysingh9 Wrote:  Why are the Texas Rangers only -128 at 5dimes to beat the Giants???

What am I missing. Harrison is a decent pitcher that has pitched well and they are going against Zito, I know Zito has pitched well, but doesnt Texas destroy left handed pitchers????

No posey & no melky for SF tonight.

Hope you got the Rangers at -128 this morning Jimmy b/c that was the best #. its up to -150 now.

good eye on this one....if texas wins

[jimmysingh9]

yeah i actually played the overnight lines on some rolling if bets of russia and rafa nadal so they are valid tickets on that number.

[JetsMetsRangers]

HOU up 2-0, CLE up 4-0... come on!