Hot lines: Tuesday's best MLB bets

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (-167, 7)

Clayton Kershaw should be licking his lips seeing the Colorado Rockies on the schedule. The team is one of the better at hitting left-handed hitters in the league, but couldnโ€™t smack a Kershaw fastball with a two by four.

In two starts against the boys from the Rockies this year, Kershaw has posted a 2-0 record, going 13 innings while allowing only two runs on six hits with 18 strikeouts. Colorado is batting just .136 against him this season.

But then again, the Rockies canโ€™t hit anything on the road this year. Colorado is a horrendous 23-36 in opponentโ€™s ball parks. The team ranks next to last in away batting average (.232), 25th in on-base percentage (.306) and 24th in road runs scored (230). Overall, the Rockies are 3-10 in their past 13 road games and are a horrendous 7-21 in their past 28 versus the Dodgers.

"We need to concentrate and do our best, because we're making too many mistakes," Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez told MLB.com. "Sometimes you play perfect and one mistake can cost you the game, but right now we're not giving ourselves a chance."

Kershaw will make them be perfect.

Pick: Dodgers.

Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics (-107, 7)

Can you name the best home pitching team in baseball? The case can be made for the Oakland Athletics.

The land of elephants balancing on baseballs has been kind to the home hurlers this season. Oakland pitchers have allowed a league-low 168 earned runs in their own park this season and have a sterling 2.86 ERA โ€“ a meager 0.02 points behind San Diego for the best home mark in the Majors.

But opponents arenโ€™t just struggling to score runs, they also canโ€™t get hits. Visiting teams are batting a league-low .220 in McAfee Coliseum. Overall, the Athletics have ridden their pitching to win six of their past eight at home.

The Blue Jays have pounded out 78 home runs on the road this year and scored a fantastic 261 road runs, but they rely too much on their power. Toronto is hitting only .239 this year South of the border.

"We've got to start getting runs for all those guys," A's manager Bob Geren told The Oakland Tribune. "We have the best young rotation in baseball, and it continues to improve. You look back at where they were a year ago and think to where they'll be a year from now."

Pick: Oakland.

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Posted by 2LEGIT2QUITU
2 years ago

PLAY #1 ST. LOUIS RL +105 (2 UNITS) PLAY #2 SAN DIEGO PADRES -115 (2 UNITS) GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!! NEW WEEK...................TOOK YESTERDAY OFF AFTER A 0-5 SUNDAY AND LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK TONIGHT!
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Posted by Picktrodomus
2 years ago

on a nice 5 pick streak 5-0 on last 5 posts. Todays play is the Mets under 7.5. BOL Fellas THEGIRLS!!!!
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Posted by LeeK3
2 years ago

one last play for me = a 2-team ML parlay on the Marlins and Cardinals. Even though the Marlins have lost 4 in a row, and they lost me $$ yesterday, I like these stats = Marlins have won 8 out of the last 10 games that Nolasco has started, and on the road, Nolasco is 9-2 with a 3.59 ERA. And when Duke has been the starting pitcher and faced the Marlins, the Pirates have lost all 5 games! ............... In the other game, The Cardinals have won 4 of the last 5 starts made my Jaime Garcia, and in 3 starts versus the Brewers THIS season, Garcia has given up just 3 runs total in the 3 games vs Milwaukee (2 wins). And the Brewers have lost the last 3 starts that Bush has made versus the Cardinals............... 2-team, Florida -138 Nolasco vs PITT Duke, STL -176 Garcia vs Milw Bush, 1 unit wins 1.70
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Posted by Brujo
2 years ago

hello friends my winner parley today: TORONTO - DETROIT IN 5 ING AND GIANTS. GOOD LUCK ......... ...... El Brujo
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Posted by LeeK3
2 years ago

Yesterday I won 2 and lost 2, for minus 0.81 units.....Today I made 2 bets earlier and then 2 more just now. I like the Padres again w/Garland over the Cubs. Randy Wells is among the NL leaders in allowing hits (7th with 159), and earned runs (tied for 8th with 72). Wells gave up a career high 3 home runs in his most recent start against the Giants. And I am going against the grain and playing the D-Backs tonight with their new young Ace, Dan Hudson, who has pitched GREAT in all 3 starts since being traded from the W.Sox to the D-Backs................ In my other 2 games I am taking underdogs and hoping to at least win one of them. I could not resist the Angels as dogs since Jared Weaver has been pitching great and the Angels have won each of his last 3 starts and he's given up only 3 runs combined in those 3 starts...............The other dog is the Texas Rangers with Hunter, Hunter faced the Rays on June 5th and pitched a complete game only giving up a solo shot as the only run. And Garza lost at Texas on June 6th and in his last 4 starts vs the Rangers he's given up 5, 3, 7 and 4 runs respectively............... Angels +132 Weaver vs BOSTON Bucholz, 1 unit................ Texas +151 Hunter vs TAMPA BAY Garza, 1 unit.................. San Diego -116 Garland vs CUBS Wells, to win 1 unit.................. ARIZONA -102 Hudson vs Cincy Arroyo, to win 1 unit., Good luck to those on the same sides!
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Posted by Fabs18
2 years ago

This is my first post. I only like one thing on the board today and i like it alot. PHILLIES -150 (5 UNITS) GL TO EVERYONE
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Posted by nysmoneyman
2 years ago

(973) Texas Rangers vs. (974) Tampa Bay Rays Over 8 Tue@7:10p
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Posted by jabbadon
2 years ago

CWS ml SD ml and CIN ml good luck!
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Posted by showtime0811
2 years ago

well here goes nothing tell me I am nuts.... 56142374-1 8/17/10 5:55pm $25.16 $304.13 Pending 5 Team Parlay Pending 8/17/10 7:05pm MLB Baseball 951 Florida Marlins -143* vs Pittsburgh Pirates (R Nolasco - R must Start Z Duke - L must Start) Pending 8/17/10 7:10pm MLB Baseball 956 Atlanta Braves -179* vs Washington Nationals (S Olsen - L must Start M Minor - L must Start) Pending 8/17/10 8:05pm MLB Baseball 959 San Diego Padres -118* vs Chicago Cubs (J Garland - R must Start R Wells - R must Start) Pending 8/17/10 7:05pm MLB Baseball 970 New York Yankees -180* vs Detroit Tigers (Verlander - R must Start C Sabathia - L must Start) Pending 8/17/10 7:10pm MLB Baseball 972 Boston Red Sox -139* vs Los Angeles Angels (J Weaver - R must Start C Buchholz - R must Start) Totals: $25.16 $304.13
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Posted by 5dimes954
2 years ago

Yoooo Atl -180 +700 in these couple of days. GOOD luck Everyone
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Posted by GetEveryDollar
2 years ago

showtime9:....Its nice to see you back....I have followed all of your picks and they made me $$$...Thank You...Tonight I will take BOSTON REDSOXS and PHILLIES...Thanks Again..
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Posted by easypics
2 years ago

Hey Hey Stevie G ,How you been !? Keep rockin' n' Rollin' ...Fly on lil wing...Fly on.
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Posted by Riverboy
2 years ago

capped the salami total at 120. It is 125.5 at my book. I will take the under tonight as their are a few matches that could go 2-1 or 3-2 and that negates a high scoiring game and brings down the average quickly. Not a huge play but a decent one. RSox is the best play on the board IMHO. Also taking Phils.
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Posted by easypics
2 years ago

Slim chance Cinci will get swept by Zona Snakes...Cinci RL in road games vs losing teams = 26 - 10 ...Reds winning 7 of last 8 on road...B.Arroyo ( shiiiit ,remember that Bo Derek beaded hairdoo he had with red SuX ?! ) is 4-1 last six road starts with 1.60 ERA.No such thing as a lock but baby if I win ,I'll run with the cash,Lose and I'll be all over manana qnd so on...Let it ride babeeee$$$$$$$$ ! BOLA
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Posted by StevenGA1011
2 years ago

Tough luck last night in Steel Town as ya would think 2 runs in 2.5 late frames would have had a shot to grab the Ov and 1 bad bottom of the 8th at the Trop otherwise coulda pulled off a quad-pack. Didn't get too creative with these as it looks like I'm just rolling with what I'm sure will be consensus plays but no matter how easy the big faves look, they still gotta win. Also won't have to worry about getting burned with R/L like Sunday -- ATL -180=====+===== SD -115=====+===== STL -175 & UNDER 9
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Posted by showtime0811
2 years ago

hey showtime09 I have not been talking trash and I been on and off this forum for the past two years, talking to leek and tagsrock the most. I dont bet very often because its like quick sand and all i do is sink. so when i do bet i come on here and listen to peoples ideas and suggest things and try to get thoughts on it.
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Posted by showtime9
2 years ago

NO DISRESPECT SHOWTIME0811....I WISH EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM LUCK AND WANT NOTHING MORE THEN TO HIT THE SCUMBAG BOOKIES AND OFFSHORES....BEST OF LUCK ON THAT CARDINALS PLAY...ST9
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Posted by showtime9
2 years ago

whats up fellas THE REAL SHOWTIME9 IS HERE.....don't know who the other guy is showtime9908 don't care wish him the best but i have been posting for a while and when people start talking trash im ghost i have been picking winners of late for the forum and have 2 plays today.....RED SOX -138.....PHILLYS -145....GOOD LUCK BOYS....ST9
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Posted by UHQB
2 years ago

Why is the total in the Cincy/Arz game at ?? Two pitchers pitching great. My money is on the UNDER 9 BIG !! Bet it goes to 8.5 soon.
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Posted by Riverboy
2 years ago

glassman, I hear your on home team RL as it blows to have them win by 1 in 9th or extras, but sometimes I like to use when juice is too high. I think I average saving as much altogether when they lose outright as it costs me in 1 run losses so I do make this play sparingly, but your point is well taken.
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Posted by Riverboy
2 years ago

bet2--I had a quick look at it and if I play it will be under. Have not studied yet. Under has been winning the past week, although some have been close. I do not play all the time but some days it just seems obvious that there will be a significant deviation from the average, multiplied by the number of games +/1 a slight hedge by the odds maker. When this presents itself I play. So far undefeated. I have watched a number of times from the sideline when the total salami has come in within a run of the line, which is kind of amazing. I will report back on whether or not I play tonight.
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Posted by shrynn
2 years ago

Run line for Cards seems dangerous. They hit a 1-run game on the average of every 5.9 games they play at home and it's been 9 games since they did it last. And Garcia, even though he looks good on the surface, has a 4.73 ERA since the break. Plus, Cards have only scored 12 more runs than their opponents with a 7-5 record in August. And how does that average out? Oh yeah....1 run per game. Last 9 home games they've outscored opponents by a total of 4 runs. Their record is 5-4 in those 9. They are 12-6 off 2 losses in a row which isn't too impressive to me. However, they are 13-5 home off a loss. Garcia's home ERA this year is 1.21 and Bush is 5.00 on the road. 97% of the money is on the Cards, which always worries me. Especially when the line has been dropping like a stone in favor of the Brewers. Originally I was all over the Cards and they might just clean the Brewers clocks. But the line movement doesn't match the wagering trends. Something's off. Be careful if you bet the Cards.
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Posted by BET2COVER
2 years ago

Riverboy..I think it's you who plays the Salami...I would def take the under today if I played that..........I see a lot od low scoring games on board......
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Posted by easypics
2 years ago

" Everytime someone says CAN'T Lose,they lose ? Parlay Bob is back ? " Looks like a match to me ...Right Krause or Drewski or Poker Dawg...how many more Bob ? So How are things in "no way in hell" you lose ? LOL
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Posted by the glass man
2 years ago

I would not lay the run and a half with the home town Cards. I only believe in the run line when I know I am getting 9 full innings. you would be surprised how many of these games end in 1 run wins.
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Posted by cantex48
2 years ago

"Zito sukks,Phillies RL,GL"

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Featured Free Play
MLB: Milwaukee vs. St. Louis
Pick:
St. Louis
Start:
May 18, 2013 - 7:15 PM
Capper:
Will Rogers
Offered at:
5dimes @ -170 St. Louis
Analysis:

I've cashed the Cardinals multiple times earlier in the week as a free play winner and think Saturday happens to be a good time to jump on them again as they host the Milwaukee Brewers. They took Friday's opener, 7-6, which was their 13th win in 16 games.  Milwaukee is going the other way right now, losing 13 of 15.  This series appears to be a big mismatch.  St. Louis is now 7-1 vs. Milwaukee this year.

Here are my keys to the game:

1.  Lance Lynn - I have to start here. He's 6-1 in his eight starts with a 2.88 ERA.  At home, he's 4-0 with a 2.00 ERA. Since his 1st start of the year, he's allowed more than three runs only one time.  Needless to say, I don't think Brewers starter Marco Estrada will be much match for him. Estrada has an 8.22 ERA his last three starts, though he did win his last.

2.  Hitting woes - The bottom four hitters in Milwaukee's lineup showed why they are hitting higher in the order Friday night, going a combined 0 for 15 Friday.  Heading into yesterday, the Brewers were averaging just 3.3 runs per game on the road.

3. X-Factor - The Cardinals seem to have solved their previous bullpen woes somewhat with Edward Mujica having saved all 12 games in 12 opportunities. 

Selection: The play is on the St. Louis Cardinals (1*).

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