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Diamonds are a futures bettor's best friend

For bettors and fans alike, the first dawn after the NFL's big game is like New Year's Day and signals the start of a new game with pitchers and catchers soon to be in camp.

 
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Santa to MLB: No toys for you this Christmas

The Mitchell Report on drug use in Major League Baseball only served to beat what most fans think of as a dead horse, putting a big frown on what was otherwise a season with plenty to smile about.

 
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Boston Red Sox (-190) versus Colorado Rockies

The chalk opened heavy and it's growing thicker by the minute.  Grab the Boston Red Sox now to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series over the Colorado Rockies.

 
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Boston (-220) to win World Series

Colorado has enjoyed an amazing run into their first World Series, but just like all Cinderella's, the clock eventually strikes midnight and the ball ends.  Bet Boston to win the Series.

 
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Boston Red Sox -120 to extend Cleveland Indians

The Red Sox are in desperation mode, but they have the right pitching matchup here. Beckett has dominated the Indians, while Sabathia has struggled with Boston.

 
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Play the Red Sox -117 at Indians

Chalk this one up to Daisuke Matsuzaka and his legendary Gyro Ball.  Back the Boston Red Sox on the road in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field.

 
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Cleveland Indians +145 to top Red Sox

This game pits the two Cy Young favorites, as Josh Beckett is 21-7 with a 3.13 ERA and C.C. Sabathia is at 20-7, 3.26. With so little splitting these two, take Cleveland at a price.

 
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Indians and Red Sox Under 8½

Two pitchers expected to battle it out for the AL Cy Young must first battle each other in the first game of the ALCS.  Play tonight's Indians, Red Sox battle in Boston under the total.

 
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Cash Cleveland (+155) to topple Boston in ALCS

With a strong starting staff and bullpen to match Boston, the Cleveland Indians are the right play to win the ALCS and advance to their first World Series in 10 years.

 
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Back Colorado Rockies (+120) at Arizona Diamondbacks

The Rockies are the hottest team in baseball and they gave Brandon Webb more trouble than any other team in '07. With Jeff Francis in fine form too, play Colorado.

 
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NLCS: Rockies (-140) to top D-Backs

Colorado and Arizona are very familiar with each other from the NL West meetings, and the Rockies' offense will be the difference in this series against the Diamondbacks.

 
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Rockies, Diamondbacks Under 7½

The Diamondbacks have trouble scoring, and with their ace Brandon Webb on the mound tonight, the Rockies will struggle to score in this one.  Play the Under in NLCS Game 1.

 
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Rockies, Diamondbacks Under 7½

Game 1 of the NLCS comes Thursday with both the Rockies and Diamondbacks sending their aces to the hill.  Play the Under when Colorado and Arizona begin play for the NL Pennant.

 
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Wang, Yankees -201 vs. Indians

Rejuvenated after last night's comeback win in Game 3 of the ALDS, Chien-Ming Wang and the Yankees look to even the series tonight at home in New York against the Indians.

 
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Cash Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees Over 10

Cleveland looks to end the ALDS tonight in New York with Paul Byrd on the mound for the Indians.  Look for a high-scoring game in this one with the Over the way to play.

 
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Escobar, Angels +145 at Red Sox

Look for the Angels to even up their ALDS with the Red Sox tonight as Kelvim Escobar takes the hill against Daisuke Matsuzaka.  Back the Halos as the dogs in Game 2 at Fenway.

 
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Win with Indians +115 vs Yankees

The Indians have the better pitcher in Fausto Carmona, and their lineup will rake against the Yankees' Andy Pettitte.  Cash in on Cleveland as home dogs versus New York.

 
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Play Under 9½ at Fenway in Game 2 of Red Sox, Angels Series

The Under won easily on Wednesday and should cash again this evening when the Red Sox host the Angels at Fenway.  Play Boston and LA Under the total in Game 2.

 
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LA Angels, Boston Red Sox Over 9½

The Red Sox and Angels have a recent history of high-scoring games in Boston, Game 1 notwithstanding. With Dice-K and Kelvim Escobar stumbling lately, look for an Over.

 
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Diamondbacks +116. vs Cubs

Already up 1-0 in the series, the Diamondbacks enter this one with lefty Doug Davis on the hill and getting the underdog price.  Back Arizona in Game 2 against the Chicago Cubs.

 
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Colorado Rockies +145 at Phillies

The Phillies have been terrible vs. left-handed pitching lately, and that does not expect to change vs. the hot Morales. Take the Rockies as a nice underdog again.

 
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Back Colorado Rockies (+143) at Philadelphia Phillies

The Rockies aren't red hot, they're white hot!  Back Colorado in this one with rookie Franklin Morales on the mound in Game 2 of their NLDS in Philadelphia.

 
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Cash Colorado (+143) at Philadelphia

No team is hotter right now than Colorado.  Ride the Rockies' run again this afternoon when Matt Holliday and Company look to take a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.

 
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Play Phillies -155 vs. Rockies

The Phillies can ill-afford to lose this one at home to go down 0-2 in the LDS.  Look for Kyle Kendrick to keep the Rockies hitters off balance and the Philadelphia crowd to cheer a win.

 
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Colorado Rockies +135 at Philadelphia Phillies

Both the Rockies and Phillies finished the season strong, but the Rockies are simply hotter and are hard to resist at this price. Take Colorado as a dog in Game 1.

 
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Angels and Red Sox Under 8½

John Lackey came home with the AL ERA crown this year and Josh Beckett is extra tough in the postseason.  Play tonight's Angels, Red Sox game in Boston under the total.

 
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Hamels, Phillies -145 vs. Rockies

The Rockies made a spectacular run to earn the NL Wild Card, but they'll stumble today in Game 1 of their NLDS on the road against southpaw Cole Hamels and the Phillies.

 
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Rockies and Philles Over 9

The offenses will control this game and this series.  Play the Over Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia when the Phillies host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of their NLDS.

 
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Ride Rockies run +134 at Phillies

The Rockies are just too hot to ignore after an amazing close to the season.  Cash on Colorado this afternoon with Jeff Francis on the mound in Philadelphia against the Phillies.

 
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Play Philadelphia Phillies -145 versus Colorado Rockies

The Phillies and Rockies open their NLDS this afternoon in Philadelphia with a pair of lefties on the hill.  Back the Phils behind ace Cole Hamels in Game 1 of this series.

 
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Indians +170 to beat Yanks in ALDS

Looking at the payrolls for both clubs, this series is a mismatch.  But the New York Yankees' payroll won't win it while Cleveland Indians pitching will carry them into the ALCS.

 
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Back the Colorado Rockies +125 vs. San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres fell into this tie with losses in their final two games.  Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies storm into this game with a 20-7 record down the stretch.

 
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Play Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds Under 9½ (-120)

The final Sunday of the regular season will see a lot of starters resting, especially in Cincinnati where both the Reds' and Cubs' lineups could resemble Triple-A scorecards.

 
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Play Royals & Indians Under 9

A couple of solid right-handers take to the Kauffman Stadium mound in Kansas City tonight, and that makes the Under the right play when the Royals host the Cleveland Indians.

 
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Zambrano, Cubs -131 at Reds

Crazy Charlie Zambrano is back on track and the Cubs can smell a rare postseason appearance.  Chalk tonight's game up to Chicago when they meet the Reds in Cincinnati.

 
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NY Mets -1½ vs. Florida Marlins

The Mets have lost four straight and dropped into a tie for the NL East with the Phils.  Look for New York to get back on track tonight at home with Oliver Perez facing the Marlins.

 
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SF Giants +105 to keep Los Angeles Dodgers skidding

The Dodgers have called it a year, going a dismal 1-10 in their last 11 games. The Giants also have the hotter pitcher in Correia, so they get the call as a small underdog.

 
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Back Detroit Tigers +110 at Chicago White Sox

Kenny Rogers has dominated the White Sox, allowing either no earned runs or one earned run in five of his last six starts against them. He gets the call as an underdog.

 
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Play Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox Under 9

The starting pitchers both trend to the Under tonight on Chicago's South Side.  Play the Tigers and White Sox to keep the final tally below nine runs in this one.

 
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Side with Smoltz & Braves on the Run Line in Philadelphia

John Smoltz is a seasoned veteran who is riding a strong stretch.  That makes the Braves perfect run line candidates when Atlanta closes their series in Philadelphia.

 
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Play SD Padres (+155) at Brewers

There will be a playoff atmosphere in Milwaukee's Miller Park tonight when the Brewers host the Padres.  Side with San Diego and their edge in the bullpen against the Brew Crew.

 
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Webb, Arizona -180 at Pittsburgh

Needing a win to maintain their hold atop the NL West, the Diamondbacks have the right man on the mound today in Brandon Webb.  Play Arizona on the road in Pittsburgh.

 
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Ride Rockies -119 at Dodgers

Winners of their last 10, and having beaten the Dodgers six straight, cash in on the red hot Colorado Rockies this evening when they end their season series in Los Angeles.

 
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Back Brewers (-161) versus Padres

Yovani Gallardo may be a 21-year-old rookie, but he's pitching like a seasoned veteran right now.  Back Gallardo and the Brewers at home in Milwaukee vs. the sinking Padres.

 
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Cash Kazmir, D-Rays vs. Yankees in Tampa

Written off and given up for dead by many earlier this season, the New York Yankees have roared back from a 21-29 record in their first 50 games with a 70-38 run since late May.  But after clinching a playoff spot last night in a 12-4 triumph in Tampa, look for New York to be a bit flat tonight against Scott Kazmir and the Devil Rays.

 
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Saunders, Angels (-120) at Rangers

After resting some key players yesterday, look for the Angels regulars to return to the lineup this afternoon in Texas when the AL West champions finish off their series with the Rangers.

 
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Play Phillies +117 versus Braves

The home dog is the way to play Game 2 of this critical National League series.  Back the Philadelphia Phillies this evening at home against Tim Hudson and the Atlanta Braves.

 
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Milwaukee Brewers (-190) versus St. Louis Cardinals

The Brewers broke out the big sticks last night for a crucial win over the Cardinals, and they'll add another dubya to the ledger this evening.  Make your play on Milwaukee.

 
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Dog the Colorado Rockies (+125) at the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Rockies' late season run has been as amazing as the Dodgers' September swoon.  Bet Colorado to make it 10 straight in the win column tonight in Los Angeles.

 
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Braves -1½ (+130) at Phillies

With Tim Hudson on the mound tonight and the Braves making a last-ditch effort to get into the postseason, Atlanta is a solid run line play this evening on the road in Philadelphia.