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| **10** Personal Favorite tests Fantastic 48-24 Run Ben went 1-1 on Tuesday. His *10* "Personal Favorite" on Detroit resulted in an easy (9-1) winner. |
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| Top Play Picks | +226.0 units | +2.3% | 58% | 42-31 |
| Moneyline Picks | +164.0 units | +1.2% | 59% | 59-41 |
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MLB | Sep 07, 2010 Cleveland Indians vs. Los Angeles Angels |
Los Angeles Angels -127 at 5DIMES |
Lost $127.0 |
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I'm playing on the LA ANGELS. Clearly, these aren't the same Angels that we've come to know over the years. They lost their fourth straight here yesterday, squandering a quality start from Dan Haren, falling by a score of 3-2. That said, they've still got a much better record than the Indians and they haven't lost five straight home games in four seasons. I expect them to bounce back and even up the series tonight. Bell has quietly started to pitch well. Two starts ago, in his lone home start, he gave up two runs in seven innings. The Angels didn't provide him with any support though and he took the loss. Last time out, he gave up some hits but still managed to allow only two runs through six innings. This time, the Angels provided him with enough run support to earn the 4-2 victory. It was his first win as a starter since 2008, when he earned his very first one. Coincidentally, Bell's previous 2008 win as a starter came against these same Indians. During the past two games, Bell has avoiding hurting himself with walks. Over the two games, he's recorded nine K's and only walked one batter. With the "monkey off his back" from having earned a victory, Bell should feel somewhat more comfortable out there. I expect him to deliver another solid effort. Masterson has also pitched well his last couple of starts, part of a recent 'revival' by Cleveland starters. However, both those starts came at home and let's not forget that he's still 2-7 with a terrible 6.75 ERA and 1.902 WHIP on the road for the season. In his most recent road start, Masterson got rocked for five runs on 11 hits, lasting six innings while taking the "L" in a 6-0 setback. Even with a few wins on their current road trip, the Indians are still an ugly 27-43 on the road. That includes a 3-8 (-4.8) mark as road underdogs in the +100 to +125 range. Looking back further and we find them at a money-burning 23-36 (-10.8) in that role the past few seasons. During that stretch, the Angels have gone 34-21 (+9.4) as home favorites of -125 or less, a role they've long thrived in. While the season has been a major disappointment, the Angels still have a winning record at home this season. I believe that they've still got some pride too and look for them to bounce back with a much needed victory. *8 |
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MLB | Sep 07, 2010 Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers |
Detroit Tigers -162 at JAMAICA |
Won $100 |
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I'm playing on DETROIT. The White Sox are on a roll and are off back to back comeback wins. Sunday saw them rally in the 9th inning to come from behind and beat Boston. Yesterday, they erased a deficit to force extra innings, eventually beating the Tigers by a 5-4 score. I expect their good fortune to come to an end here though. The Tigers send Verlander to the mound. More often than not, when playing here at Detroit, that means a victory. Indeed, the Tigers are a profitable 10-3 (+6) in Verlander's 13 home starts. During that stretch, Verlander has a stellar 2.63 ERA and 1.146 WHIP. He's averaged 6.8 innings per start here and has an impressive 82 K's to just 26 walks. In his last home start, Verlander allowed just one run through eight complete innings. That brings him to 7-1 his last eight here. On the other hand, Garcia has a poor 5.10 ERA and 1.507 WHIP on the road, averaging less than six innings per road start. He has the same amount of walks (26) on the road that Verlander does at home, but only half as many (41) strikeouts. Note that Garcia lasted only four innings in his last start, leaving with a tight back. True, Garcia has an impressive record against the Tigers and he's fared well against them this season. However, it's also true that they've seen him four times already this season. Seeing him for the fifth time, the hitters are becoming more and more familiar with him. On the other hand, Verlander hasn't faced Chicago since last season. Note that he did have a 1.62 ERA in winning both his home starts against the White Sox last season. Even with yesterday's loss, the Tigers are still 43-26 at home, including 10-4 as home favorites in the -150 to -175 range. Behind another big game from Verlander, I expect them to bounce back and improve on those stats here. *10 |
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| Ben Burns burst onto the sports betting scene in the 1990s, first making his selections available to the public in 1998. Now entering his tenth year, Ben has become one of the most successful and well-respected handicappers on the entire Internet. From 1998 to 2006, Ben had his selections documented by the Big Guy Sports Monitor. During that time, he accumulated numerous seasonal titles in all the major sports. In fact, competing against a field of 150, Ben's NFL selections still rank as #1 of all-time there. With such a commanding lead over the field, it is highly unlikely that his all-time NFL record there will ever be matched. Like all handicappers, Ben goes through both hot and cold streaks. However, whether winning or losing, he always "tells it like it is." Perhaps more importantly, as his many fans are quick to point out, Ben's winning weeks tend to greatly outnumber his losing ones. Note that Ben followed up an extremely strong 2006 with an even better campaign in 2007! Ben is known as a "Totals Expert" and his over/under plays are highly sought after in all sports. In addition to his "total" success, Ben's "sides" are also known for their sizzling hot streaks. While he advocates playing all his selections equally, Ben's knack for nailing his "Big" plays is truly remarkable. Ben capped off a highly successful college football season by winning his Bowl Game of the Year, a 41-10 wire-to-wire destruction on Georgia over Hawaii. Ben's NFL playoffs didn't go as well though and he lost his first ever Super Bowl selection, when the Patriots were upset by the Giants. Despite that rare setback, Ben's Super Bowl record remains at 10-1 for his career. Additionally, his NFL playoff picks remain a powerful 47-22 (68%) ATS the past six years. Ben isn't just a football expert though, as his hockey, baseball AND basketball picks are also highly respected. Ben logs extremely long hours. His hard work clearly shows itself in his high quality writeups and extraordinary long-term records. If you're looking for an honest, hard-working handicapper with a documented history of success, give Ben Burns a try. We're sure that you'll be impressed! |
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