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Date added: 07.23.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Baseball Handicapping Basics
I recall an old tale about a gambler. A husband accompanied his wife to the hairdresser, which will take just over an hour. The guy goes next door to the casino and plays five dollars at the blackjack table. He proceeds to go on the roll of a lifetime, getting great hand after great hand. In an hour he's up four-hundred thousand dollars, but as his ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.18.10
Mr East
Who wins the AL East?
The American League East is by far the best division in baseball. This division holds 3 of the top 4 winningest teams in MLB baseball despite the fact they have to play each othe repeatedly. While the Cincinnati Reds may be a god story in the NL Central, let's take a look at some dramatic differences. The Yankees as of the standings today, will finish ... read more
Mr East Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.12.10
Jim Feist
Baseball: Second Half Surges
The first half of the 2010 baseball season is in the books. There were surprising winners, such as the Reds and Padres, a lack of hitting league-wide, and some surprising flops with the Brewers, Mariners and D-Backs. With the surprises out of the way, here's a look at some teams that might be active at the trading deadline and primed to make a second ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.12.10
John Ryan Sports
Reds get SWEPT in Historic fashion
Reds are coming off a horrid series against the Phillies getting swept with the first three games ending in Phillies walk-off wins and the Sunday finale ending in a 1-0 Phillies win. First time since 1913 that the Phillies won back to back games by a 1-0 score. Rollins had both RBI’s in these two games and the last time that happened was in 1971 ... read more
John Ryan Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.09.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Speed Kills
There's been a huge emphasis on power in baseball over the last decade. But home runs are down this season, likely because there is so much steroid testing now. And with teams lacking power like they used to, speed can be an extremely important, and often overlooked, aspect of winning baseball. Speed isn't simply stolen bases, although that's one part ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.08.10
Vernon Croy
The Atlanta Braves on Top of the NL East
The Atlanta Braves currently sit atop of a very competitive NL East division, even though they have not been a particularly dominant team this season. Offensively, they are being led by Martin Prado, who is currently batting .331, and Troy Glaus, who has 14 homeruns and 56 RBIs. Glaus is a bit of a surprise this season, as he was limited to only ... read more
Vernon Croy Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.08.10
Vernon Croy
The San Diego Padres on Top of the NL West
Make no mistake about it, the San Diego Padres are on top of the NL West division because of their outstanding pitching staff. While other division leaders in the Major Leagues, with the possible exception of the Cincinnati Reds, have relied on a mostly balanced attack to succeed, the Padres have simply not scored enough this season and, therefore, ... read more
Vernon Croy Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.08.10
Vernon Croy
The Cincinnati Reds on Top of the NL Central
The Cincinnati Reds on Top of the NL Central The Cincinnati Reds lead the National League in runs scored and that is the main reason why this team currently leads its division. Coming into this season, the Reds expected big things out of first baseman Joey Votto and he has not disappointed. The all-star currently has 21 homeruns and 59 RBIs, while ... read more
Vernon Croy Bio and Picks
Date added: 07.05.10
Jim Feist
Baseball: First Half Roundup
162 games is a long season. Every year teams sprint out of the gate in April and May with October dreams, only to come back to the pack in June. It's not a sprint, of course, but a marathon, where a strong balance of pitching, defense and offense carries the best teams into the postseason. Injuries, too, are key, as well as trades made before the July ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.30.10
Marc Lawrence
Good Month Pitchers for July
Firecrackers and the MLB All-Star game signal the month of July. It also signifies the start of the 2nd half of the MLB campaign. The key to each and every team’s fortune lies on the pitching staff. Can they sustain or will they fold like a deck of cards? Stay tuned. What we do know is certain pitchers love hurling this time of the season ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.25.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Quality Starts
When analyzing baseball lines, “quality starts” is an important factor for many reasons. The most obvious is that betting lines are based about 70% on the starting pitcher. With this in mind, it’s easy to understand why looking carefully at the starter is a good start, so to speak. A quality start is defined as a starting pitcher ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.21.10
Jim Feist
A Call to the Pen
Starting pitchers in baseball get much of the attention (and money) thrown their way. The average starter is asked to go 6-7 innings, while aces are expected to give 7-8 quality innings. Many games are decided in the last three innings, however, making relief pitchers an extremely important, and often overlooked, element. The use of effective ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.17.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Baseball's Overlooked Edge: Relief Pitching
Relievers in baseball don’t get much of the glory in baseball. Nor do they get much attention, except when they blow saves or walk in the winning run in the 10th. Still, for sports bettors, examining bullpens is a very important handicapping tool. Understand that starting pitchers generally go 6-7 innings, even very good starters. That still ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.14.10
Jim Feist
Hot and Cold Streaks!
Baseball is a game of stats and streaks. The Red Sox started this season 4-9 and had all kinds of problems with pitching and injuries to two starting outfielders. However, they made some minor adjustments, got their starting staff straightened out and have been playing good baseball the last two months, back in the pennant race. Two years ago the ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 06.07.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Baseball Road Trips
It’s essential for sports handicappers to understand the significance of home and road play. Teams in all sports usually play significantly better at home than on the road for a variety of reasons. Think about all the inconveniences when you travel on the road: Time spent driving to the airport, parking, luggage, a plane ride through different ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.31.10
Marc Lawrence
June's Good Pitchers
If it’s June, school is out. And so too will be the NBA (we think). It’s also the time of the season when MLB pitchers look to ace exams in hopes of keeping their teams in the pennant chase. To get a better feel on what to expect, let’s examine their results from exams in the past.Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.24.10
Jim Feist
Lean Toward Big Dogs More than Big Chalk
April and May means that many novice sports bettors may look at the matchups and lean toward ace pitchers and lay the big price. But let me say four words to you: Do not do it. Baseball is unique from football and basketball in that there is no point spread. Instead you bet merely on which team will win the game and this translates into a money-line ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.23.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Baseball Handicapping from a Fantasy Perspective
There are a lot of fantasy baseball leagues and players around the country. Drafting and analyzing players on a day to day basis is an excellent tool for handicapping baseball games. The fantasy players need to examine each player’s stats and injury status to see whether they should be in the lineup or not. Players go into slumps, get hurt, or ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.13.10
Evan Altemus
Winning Baseball Handicapping Strategies Part II
For the last few years baseball has been a sport that has been the most difficult for me to handicap. I have been able to make a profit almost every season in both pro and college football and basketball, but baseball has caused me to toss the remote at the television more than I usually. However, there is a reason why you should read this article. ... read more
Evan Altemus Bio and Picks
Date added: 05.10.10
Jim Feist
Baseball Hot and Cold Starts
More than any other sport, baseball is a game of patience. It's not how you start, but where you finish, and with a 162-game regular season, there is a LOT of baseball left. Did your team get off to a bad start? Well don't panic. There is plenty of time to make adjustments and turn things around. Did your team get off to a hot start? Don't start making ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.30.10
Evan Altemus
Winning Baseball Handicapping Strategies Part I
For the last few years baseball has been a sport that has been the most difficult for me to handicap. I have been able to make a profit almost every season in both pro and college football and basketball, but baseball has caused me to toss the remote at the television more than I usually. However, there is a reason why you should read this article. ... read more
Evan Altemus Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.30.10
Marc Lawrence
MAY GOOD MONTH PITCHERS
The running of the Kentucky Derby each year signals MLB enters its 2nd month of play. And with it a handful of surprise teams take center stage. The key to sustaining will be success, or lack of it, from the pitching staffs. With that thought in mind, let’s zero in on pitchers that will look to keep their team in the race and those that may ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.16.10
Evan Altemus
Friday's MLB Thoughts and Leans
I really wanted to find an excuse to take Texas +192 at the NY Yankees today, but I just couldn't bet against Sabathia. C.C. pitched great in his last game and almost threw a no-hitter. Texas doesn't have much experience against him, and they don't hit lefties as well. Plus they are a little banged up. However, the Yanks haven't faced young ... read more
Evan Altemus Bio and Picks
Date added: 04.05.10
Jim Feist
Baseball Pitchers: A Different Breed
As we start the baseball season this week, it's a good time to point out that this is an age of specialization for baseball pitchers. You have starters, closers, middle relievers, long relief, set-up men and lefty specialists. Some pitchers feel more comfortable and excel in the role of set-up man than closer, for example. It can all seem overwhelming ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 03.29.10
Marc Lawrence
April, Good Month Pitchers
Major League Baseball trades places with College Hoops as the sports flavor of the month in April. And we usher in America’s favorite pastime, let’s open the season with one of our favorite handicapping angles – good month pitchers.Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 01.30.10
Wunderdog Sports
Dealing with Line Movements
What is a line movement?When the line (spread) moves in one direction or the other, that's a line movement. Lines move often in sports betting. It is a rare line that stays exactly where it was opened by the sportsbooks. Here's an example of a line movement from Super Bowl XLIV: OPENING LINE (1/24/10)TWO DAYS LATER TEAM SPREADTOTAL SPREAD TOTAL ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 11.13.09
Nite Owl Sports
The Role of Superstition in Sports
Seeing as today is Friday the 13th, it seemed that an article on the role of superstition in sports would be appropriate for today's Top Ten NL, so I answered the bell. Having grown up in the Northeast during the late 1950s and early-mid 1960s, I don't remember much about sports superstitions except the following: 1. Speculation about whether ... read more
Nite Owl Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 10.26.09
Jim Feist
Wagering on the World Series
October memories glare the brightest in baseball lore. Bobby Thompson's 1951 home run, Don Larsen’s perfect game in Game 5 of the ’56 Series, Bob Gibson’s 17-strikeouts in Game 1 '68, Carlton Fisk's home run in '75, Kirk Gibson's blast in '88, Joe Carter's Series ending three-run homer in 1993. While home runs mostly dot the top of ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 10.21.09
Doc's Sports
This Week in Betting, A thru Z
A - Alabama. The Tide came into Saturday looking like the best team in the country. They still looked the same when the day was done. Their offense wasn't overwhelming against South Carolina - other than running back Mark Ingram - but it rarely is. Their defense was just as potent as always, though, and made for another easy win. The AP voters took ... read more
Doc's Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 09.22.09
Mr East
MLB FADING TO BLACK
The Major League baseball season is winding down, and this year seems quite quiet as th leaves turn to orange and red in New England. The pennant races are just a myth, but there is money to be found in the late season swoon of some of the teams that apparently have found the grass greener on the golf course, as the road is paved with gold. That road ... read more
Mr East Bio and Picks
