Saturday WNBA and MLB Research

by: IndianCowboy

Saturday, June 28th

4-0 Last 2 days in the wnba, 3-0 friday and 1-0 saturday, 2008 WNBA Season: 20-12 (62%) and 91 Days at 1 POD per day (57-32, 64%), #1 in the Nation.

Saturday WNBA Research

Minny vs. San Antonio

Sure, San Antonio might look attractive, but so 70%+ of the public beleives that as well, hell that is more reason to avoid the play than anything else or take the other side. Remember, San Antonio comes off yet another loss to Houston as San Antonio is Houston's bitch of 2007-2008" as they have lost to them 3 straight games now this year alone. Hell, I should have taken Houston as I knew San Antonio would come out strong but it was only a matter of time the lack of post presence for the Silver Stars will come into play - and of course Vivian T simply dominates - I hope she wins the MVP. Back to this game at hand, San Antonio is 6-1 at home and Minny did beat this team by 12 earlier this year at home so this is a revenge game for them, and keep in mind that Minny does come off back to back wins but San Antonio is in an absolute foul mood after being bitch slapped by Houston, likely staying away from this game because I simply don't like betting on or against San Antonio, they are simply too much of an unpredictable team.

Detroit vs. Chicago

How I do love the Shock, at least for this week as they came through for me for a pod against the Conn in a revenge ballgame as 55% of the public took a hit. Just goes to show nba or wnba, revenge games play a big role, of course, all except for San Antonio because they can't finish ballgames, As per this game, I've always said, the 5.5 line in wnba, nba, college football, college basketball and especially in the NFL - it typically favors the underdog and the favor to get screwed over. After all, yet again we have a road favorite who is at -5.5 and of course over 60% of the public is taking that road favorite - it typically spells disaster - but more importantly, it typically spells Over as the dog shows up for the big game and the game spills over. . Detroit beat this team by 6 on the road last year and Chicago has lost 5 straight, but I am a bit surprised at how the line is, leaning over, likely staying away. Seems just odd that a team so sorry is dogged by just +5.5 here, no thanks.

Indiana vs. Houston

Indiana beat this team by 9 at home earlier this year in June and now faces them again, Houston comes off some big wins on the road and at home as they have now won 5 of 6 in a massive turn of events for them - Indiana should be tired as they come off an 3 ot loss to New York on the road, but over 60% is on Houston which is a bit dissappointing, it makes sense for Houston to win this ballgame as they are playing well, but this is just an odd line, regardless, lean on Houston but I would have thought a line of -4.5 given that Indiana comes off that 3ot game that they still could be tired from, Houston is on a hot streak and they are at home.

New York vs. Sacramento

Another team the public is riding at 60% or more here with New York as Sac beat this team by 7 on the road earlier this year as outright dogs of 7.5 points, Sacramento has covered 7 of their last 10 and has lost 4 of their last 5 which has to be dissappointing, - having said that one has to assume that Sac will show up big for this game with a much needed home win, but keep in mind that New York has revenge in this ballgame for a prior home loss, look for an over in this game because I believe that New York will be an active dog for certain with revenge in this contest to repay Sac for a home loss earlier this year.

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MLB Saturday

Arizona vs. Florida

Webb vs. Miller here - Webb has struggled in his last 3 starts with over a 5 ERA in each of those starts, in fact, in the start before last he had over an 18 ERA, I would lean on Webb to finally show up here except for the fact that he lost to the Marlins in his last start so he has incentive to show up here, Miller did not pitch well in his last start but that came on the heels of 2 solid starts, I actually think Florida is a quality dog here and can pull this game out as Webb is struggling.

Yankees vs. Mets

Pettitte hasn't yielded a run in 21 innings but lost to Santana 4-7 last time around, Santana has pitched 6 of 7 quality starts and the last time the total was set at this range the game went to 11 runs, I wouldn't be surprised to see these 2 offenses go at it and this game go over as well.

Boston vs. Houston

Lester has pitched 4 straight quality starts and is 3-0 over his last 3 starts, although Backe has not been stellar of late he did pitch well at Tampa Bay and does have below a 3.9 ERA at home, I hate putting up -140 on Lester, but I do like the under here as I wouldn't be surprised if Backe shows up big at home against the Sox.

Colorado vs.Detroit

Francis got drilled on the road at Kansas City and in fact embarassed so I do expect him to bounce-back today but Verlander has pitched 6 of 7 quality starts as he has come back strong of late and Detroit is just 2 games off of being .500, Colorado isn't a horrible wager today given their value with Francis on the bounce-back, I expect a competitive game here that could go either way, wouldn't be surprised to see an under.

Tampa bay vs. Pittsburgh

Jackson has pitched 1 quality start in his last 6 starts, but it was his last one, granted I don't bet against Tampa Bay but I don't trust Jackson here nor do I trust the newbie Pirate pitcher, no thanks.

Cincy vs. Cleveland

Cueto has given up just 3 runs in his last 12 innings with back to back quality starts but his team just hasn't come through for him in his last 2 starts, Byrd has pitched horrible in his last 3 starts and last 5 of 7 but at home he has dominated at 2-1 with a 2.97 ERA although he has been struggling with his control and of course Cleveland can't hit worth a lick, I lean on Cueto a bit here as the dog price as I really don't trust Byrd or the indian offense while I trust Cueto more, probably going to just stay away though.

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