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MLB Free Pick: Oakland Athletics stop Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field

Oakland left-hander Dallas Braden will send the Athletics into the offseason on a winning note when he squares off against Ryan Rowland-Smith and the Mariners.

 
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MLB Free Play: Royals and Indians to go ‘over’ in Cleveland

Zack Greinke is having a disappointing year after winning the Cy Young Award, and he can no longer blame poor run support. Jeanmar Gomez has fallen apart lately, so go ‘over’.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Braves and Mets Stay Under Betting Total

Braves hitters, who have been in a rut lately, will be facing Mets righty Dillon Gee for the first time today at Citi Field.  Play New York and Atlanta 'under' the MLB odds total.

 
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MLB Free Play: Giants to take over first place Saturday with win vs. Pads

The Giants have now caught the Padres for the division lead thanks to some great pitching this month, including Madison Bumgarner and his 7.1 scoreless innings last out. Go G-Men.

 
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MLB Free Play: Red Sox, Yankees ‘under’ on ESPN Sunday

Josh Beckett has looked like his old self in his two starts since coming off of the Disabled List, while A.J. Burnett has pitched much better in July than he did in June. Take the 'under.'

 
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MLB Free Play: Chalk up Phillies and Halladay over Cubs on ESPN

Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in baseball despite his 10-7 record, and he is in super form over his last three starts. Look for him to notch his first career win vs. the Cubs.

 
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MLB Free Play: Braves to get their revenge vs. Brewers tonight

Tim Hudson is having a great year for the Braves, and he has been almost unhittable with a WHIP below 1.00 in his last three starts. Take Atlanta vs. the struggling Narveson.

 
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MLB Free Play: Mets and Nationals to stay ‘under’ the total

The ‘under’ is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings between the Mets and Nationals, and it could have been 11-2 in not for a ninth inning meltdown by K-Rod yesterday. Go ‘under’ again.

 
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MLB Free Play: Astros and Padres to sneak ‘over’ low total

Petco Park may be a pitchers’ park, but that should not matter the way Kevin Correia and Bud Norris are pitching right now. Go ‘over’ this low total usually set aside for stud hurlers.

 
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MLB Free Play: Brewers over Cardinals in Sunday Night Baseball

Many Parra is replacing Dave Bush in the Brewers rotation for this start, which makes sense since Parra has had success against them and St. Louis struggles with left-handers.

 
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MLB Free Play: Rockies to upset Royals, Greinke on road

Zach Greinke is again pitching brilliantly this year, but he is 1-4 due to a pathetic Royals offense that has given him no support, while Aaron Cook is coming around nicely

 
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MLB Free Play: Braves and Pirates to go Over the total

Derek Lowe and Charlie Morton may have great career numbers vs. their respective opponents today, but the more important thing is that both are in poor current form. Go Over.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Pitching Prevails in Tigers and White Sox Matinee

Detroit is beginning to look like a contender in the AL Central while Chicago's Freddy Garcia is exceeding his expectations for 2010.  Play the 'under' on Tuesday afternoon.

 
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Free MLB Pick: Angels and Athletics 'Over' in Anaheim

The Angels put a dozen on the board by themselves on Saturday thanks to a pair of dingers by Kendry Morales.  Look for another high-scoring game this afternoon.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Marlins Make It Three Straight Over Mets

Florida has started this series by taking the first two in the four-game set.  The Fish will make it three in a row Saturday night behind left-hander Nate Robertson.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Florida Marlins Chalk Up Win Versus Mets

Big right-hander Josh Johnson has helped pitch his Marlins to wins in all four of his home starts in 2010.  Make that all five after Thursday's victory over the Mets.

 
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MLB Free Pick: New York Yankees Mow Down Tigers in Motown

Dontrelle Willis has certainly improved over his past two seasons, but the Tigers southpaw will run into a hard-hitting Yankees lineup tonight at home in Detroit.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks

The Brewers have scored three runs or less in 14 of their 30 games this year, and they are facing a hot pitcher in Ian Kennedy. Arizona is pounding southpaws, so take the Snakes.

 
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MLB Free Play: New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox

C.C. Sabathia is off to a much faster start than usual, as he has pitched very well since a shaky starts vs. these Red Sox on opening night. Look for C.C. to get some revenge here.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Orioles, Yankees 'Over' the Total in New York

The Orioles come into the Big Apple sky-high after sweeping the Red Sox over the weekend.  Look for plenty of runs to cash the 'over from the Yanks and O's tonight.

 
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MLB Free Picks: Diamondbacks Earn Split at Wrigley Field

Cubs lefty Tom Gorzelanny has not been getting any run support this year and has a poor record against the Diamondbacks who will get the split at Wrigley.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Diamondbacks Hand Cubs Loss at Wrigley

Chicago's recent upswing took a hit with consecutive losses to the Nationals this week.  The losing skid will reach three today for the Cubs against the D-backs.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Diamondbacks Hand Cubs Loss at Wrigley

Chicago's recent upswing took a hit with consecutive losses to the Nationals this week.  The losing skid will reach three today for the Cubs against the D-backs.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Cincinnati Reds Over Houston Astros

Mike Leake is quickly establishing himself at the major league level, and he will pitch the Cincinnati Reds past the Houston Astros Wednesday  night at Minute Maid Park.

 
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Free MLB Pick: LA Dodgers Over New York Mets in Game 2

Knuckleballer Charlie Haeger gets moved up a day in the LA rotation when the Dodgers and Mets play a rain-forced doubleheader in New York on Tuesday.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Topple Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates, still bruised from being swept on their home field last week by the Brewers, drag a six-game losing streak into Miller Park tonight where they've lost 21 straight.

 
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MLB Free Play: Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros

The Astros have now won seven of their last nine games after an 0-8 start, and they are facing a pitcher today in Charlie Morton who may be having the worst early season in MLB.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Florida Marlins at Colorado Rockies Game 1

Ricky Nolasco was terrible in his first two starts, but he got well quickly vs. the Phillies last time our and he has had success in Coors Field in the past. Play the Marlins.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox

Monday's early start on Patriot's Day in Boston should favor the hitters on both sides of the diamond.  Play the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox 'over' the total.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals -245 to fly past New York Mets on ESPN

The Mets only had one hit in the first nine innings of their 2-1 20-inning win yesterday, and the offense does not figure to get well vs. Adam Wainwright tonight. Lay the fat odds.

 
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MLB Preview: Rockies at Braves

It's simple math: Two potent offenses meet up with a pair of right-handers that have opened 2010 very hittable.  Play the 'over' when the Braves and Rockies open their series at Turner Field.

 
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Chase Utley, Phillies sweep the Nationals out of Philadelphia

There may be no stopping this Phillies team that sends left-hander J.A. Happ to the mound at home this afternoon going for the sweep over Washington.

 
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MLB Preview: Astros at Cardinals

That smell you're picking up from the South is the Houston Astros, and mainly coming from their offense.  Side with Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals this afternoon at home in St. Louis.

 
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Detroit Pistons limp into Charlotte minus Richard Hamilton

Detroit will miss its leading scorer for a seventh straight game Saturday night when Richard Hamilton's ankle keeps him from the Pistons' contest in Charlotte against the Bobcats.

 
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Detroit Tigers the play in rubber game at Kansas City Royals

Dontrelle Willis gets the call this afternoon for the Tigers when Detroit takes on the Royals and Brian Bannister in the rubber game of a three-game set in KC.

 
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Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns slow down San Antonio Spurs

Both the Suns and Spurs have been playing solid basketball as the season winds down and heads into the playoff.  Look for Phoenix to cover in this old rivalry.

 
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Roy Halladay starts Phillies career on road at Washington

Roy Halladay's debut with Philadelphia should be an easy assignment in Washington.  But the play today at Nationals Park is on the offenses to send this game 'over.'

 
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New York Knicks get the call in Los Angeles against the Clippers

Both the Knicks and Clippers are closing out disappointing seasons.  Today, however, will not be a disappointment for New York when it takes down Los Angeles.

 
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Dwyane Wade, Heat too strong for Minnesota Timberwolves

The Heat is clinging to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings and can't afford a loss tonight.  Expect Miami to get the win and cover on the road against the T-wolves.

 
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Chicago Bulls keep playoff hopes alive at Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards finally broke their franchise-record 16-game losing streak, and now they will be facing a highly motivated Chicago Bulls team.

 
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Denver Nuggets glad to be home and ready to take down Blazers

Denver's recent struggles play into better line value for Thursday's home tilt vs. Portland.  Nab the Nuggets minus the points in the second half of TNT's doubleheader.

 
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Washington Wizards conjure up cover spell over Hornets

It's been a long and trying season for the Hornets.  Don't expect a strong blowout effort on Wednesday when New Orleans hosts the Washington Wizards.

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder to roll past 76ers in Philadelphia

The Thunder sport a sparkling 21-6 record against the spread following a straight-up loss, and that mark will improve on Tuesday when OKC rolls into Philadelphia.

 
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Take Detroit Pistons -2 at home over Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have won the last six meetings with the Pistons, but their 25-point rout over Detroit and the fact that the Pistons are favorites here puts Detroit in a prime revenge spot.

 
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Utah Jazz -9 to rout Washington Wizards on road

The Jazz figure to come out breathing fire tonight after blowing a 12-point third-quarter lead and then getting trounced by the Pacers. The Wizards make the perfect patsies for Utah.

 
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Take Detroit Pistons as dogs vs. New Jersey Nets

The Nets are coming off of a rare win over Sacramento, and they now unbelievably find themselves in a favored role vs. the Pistons. That may be too much to ask from the Nets.

 
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Kobe Bryant, Lakers cover as road pups at San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs are in a groove and making a late run up the Western Conference standings.  But on Wednesday, they'll have matchup trouble with Kobe and the Lakers.

 
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Washington Wizards to cover vs. road-poor Charlotte Bobcats

The Bobcats are solid at home, but utterly pitiful on the NBA highway.  Take the points and the host Wizards on Tuesday night when Charlotte travels to DC.

 
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Kevin Durant, Thunder get revenge at home vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs are coming off a tough overtime loss in Atlanta last night where they blew a late lead.  Without any rest, San Antonio should be easy prey for the Thunder tonight.

 
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Atlanta Hawks slow down the charging San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio is playing its best basketball of the season.  But the Hawks will be ready Sunday night on their home floor at Philips Arena when the Spurs pay Atlanta a visit.

 
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