Ron Raymond's Sports Betting Blog

Around the Horn ATS Style
By Ron Raymond
June 29, 2008

Today’s Baseball Pick
Cincinnati – Cleveland: UNDER 9.0 -120
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Key to selection: When CLEVELAND team Played as home team as a Favorite - Last 2 years - Playing on Sunday; the UNDER is 21-4-1 for the Indians in this role L2Y.
Baseball Streakers

Who’s Hot: Detroit 4 SU Wins, Chicago White Sox 3 SU Wins
Who’s Not: San Diego 7 SU Losses, Colorado 6 SU Losses, Los Angeles Angels 3 SU Losses, Chicago Cubs 3 SU Losses
O/U Streaks: Cleveland 6 Under, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 Under , Chicago Cubs 5 Over, Oakland 5 Under, San Francisco 5 Under, San Diego 3 Under
Today’s Stats and Trends

Arizona vs. Florida: When ARIZONA team played as a Road team - Coming off vs. National League opponent - Vs. Left handed pitchers - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off a Road win as a Favorite; The UNDER is 17-4-1 for the Dbacks in this spot.

Colorado vs. Detroit: When DETROIT team played as a Home team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs NL WEST opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off a Home win; The Tigers are 8-2 SU in this role since ’04.

Atlanta vs. Toronto: When TORONTO team Played as home team as a Favorite - During the 2008 season - Vs. Left handed pitchers; The Jays are 3-7 SU in this situation this season.

Cincinnati vs. Cleveland: When CLEVELAND team played as a -160 to -180 home Favorite - Playing on Sunday - Vs. Right handed pitchers; Cleveland is 20-4 SU in this spot since ’97.

New York Yankees vs. New York Mets: When NY YANKEES team played as a Road team - During the month of June - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a day game; The Yankees are 1-9 SU in this spot since ’97.

Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh: When PITTSBURGH team played as a home team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - During a day game; The OVER is 15-3-0 for the Pirates in this role.

Baltimore vs. Washington: When WASHINGTON team Played as home team as a Underdog - Total is 8.5 - During a day game; The UNDER is 23-9-0 for the Nats in this role.

Boston vs. Houston: When HOUSTON team played as a Home team - Before a non division game - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - Coming off 1 over - Coming off a 1 game win; the Astros are 10-2 SU in this spot.

Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox: When CHI WHITE SOX team played as a -140 to -160 home Favorite - During a night game - During the month of June; The White Sox are 15-6 SU in this spot.

Milwaukee vs. Minnesota: When MILWAUKEE team Played as road team as a Favorite - Playing on Sunday - Last 4 years; The OVER is 11-2-1 for the Brew Crew in this role L4Y.

St.Louis vs. Kansas City: When ST LOUIS team played as a road team - 3rd game of a series - Vs AL CENTRAL opponent; The Cards are 7-13 SU in this spot since ’97.

Seattle vs. San Diego: When SEATTLE team played as a Road team - Before a non division game - During a day game - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a 2 run win; The UNDER is 12-3-1 for the Mariners in this spot.

San Francisco vs. Oakland: When SAN FRANCISCO team played as a Road team - Vs AL Conference - Before a conference game - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; The Giants are 1-9 SU in this situation.

Philadelphia vs. Texas: When TEXAS team Played as home team as a Underdog - 3rd game of a series - During the month of June; The OVER is 8-2-1 for the Rangers in this role.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team Played as road team as a Favorite - Vs NL Conference - Vs NL WEST opponent; The OVER is 11-3-0 for the Angels in this position.

Today’s Baseball Pick
Minnesota PK -125 over Milwaukee

Keys to selection: When MINNESOTA played as a home team - During Last 5 Years - With SU Record of 7 Win 0 Lost in L7G; The Twins are 9-1 SU in this role L5Y.

Baseball Streakers

Who’s Hot: Minnesota 9 SU Wins, Kansas City 5 SU Wins, Tampa Bay 3 SU Wins.

Who’s Not: San Diego 5 SU Losses, Florida 4 SU Losses, Colorado 4 SU Losses.

O/U Streaks: Baltimore 4 Over, Pittsburgh 4 Over, Washington 3 Over, Chicago Cubs 3 Over, Philadelphia 6 Under, Chicago White Sox 4 Under, Cleveland 4 Under, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Under, Oakland 3 Under, Atlanta 3 Under , Milwaukee 3 Under , San Francisco 3 Under.
Today’s Stats and Trends

Arizona vs. Florida: When FLORIDA team played as a -100 to -120 home Favorite - During the month of June - 1st game of a series; The Marlins are 8-2 SU in this spot.

Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox: When CHICAGO CUBS team played as a Road team - After a non division game - Playing on Friday - Coming off a series loss - Coming off a 1 game loss; The Cubs are 1-9 SU in this role.

Cincinnati vs. Cleveland: When CINCINNATI team played as a road team - Vs. Left handed pitchers - During the 2008 season; The OVER is 12-5-0 for the Reds in this spot.

Colorado vs. Detroit: When COLORADO team Played as road team as a Underdog - During the month of June - Playing on Friday; The Rockies are 5-15 SU in this situation.

Atlanta vs. Toronto: When ATLANTA team played as a Road team - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off a series win; The OVER is 11-3-0 for the Braves in this spot since ‘97.

Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh: When PITTSBURGH team Played as home team as a Underdog - Vs. Left handed pitchers - During the month of June; The Pirates are 3-13 SU in this situation since ’01.

New York Yankees vs. New York Mets: When NY YANKEES team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Total is 9.5; The Yankees are 3-7 SU in this situation.

Baltimore vs. Washington: When WASHINGTON team played as a Home team - Before a non division game - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a night game - Coming off a 3 game over; The OVER is 12-4-1 for the Nats in this spot.

Boston vs. Houston: When BOSTON team Played as road team as a Favorite - Total is 9.5 - Playing on Friday; The Red Sox are 12-5 SU in this situation.

Philadelphia vs. Texas: When PHILADELPHIA team played as a Road team - After a non division game - Coming off vs. American League opponent - Coming off a day game - Coming off a lost in game 3 of a series; The Phillies are 2-11 SU in this position.

St.Louis vs. Kansas City: When ST LOUIS team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs. Right handed pitchers - During a night game - Coming off a 1 run lost - Coming off a lost in game 3 of a series; The OVER is 9-2-0 for the Cardinals in this role.

Milwaukee vs. Minnesota: When MINNESOTA team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off 1 under - Coming off a 1 run win; The Twins are 9-2 SU in this position the L5Y.

San Francisco vs. Oakland: When OAKLAND team played as a Home team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off a day game; The A’s are 10-0 SU in this situation since ’97.

Seattle vs. San Diego: When SAN DIEGO team Played as home team as a Favorite - During a night game - Vs AL WEST opponent; The Padres are 4-12 SU in this role as a home favorite.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team Played as road team as a Favorite - Playing on Friday - With 1 day off; The Angels are 8-2 SU in this situation.

Today’s Baseball Pick
Tampa Bay PK -130 (Garza over Hendrickson)

Keys to selection: When ANY MLB Team played as a -120 to -140 Road Favorite - Vs Non Conference Opponent - 3rd game of a series - Coming off vs. National League opponent - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a Road win as a Favorite; The Road Favorite is 17-2 SU in this spot since 1997.

Baseball Streakers

Who’s Hot: Minnesota 8 SU Wins, Kansas City 5 SU Wins

Who’s Not: Colorado 4 SU Losses, San Diego 4 SU Losses, Cleveland 3 SU Losses, Florida 3 SU Losses

O/U Streaks: Washington 3 Over, Baltimore 3 Over, Pittsburgh 4 Over, Toronto 4 Over, Philadelphia 5 Under, Houston 5 Under, Chicago White Sox 3 Under, Cleveland 3 Under, Atlanta 3 Under, Milwaukee 3 Under, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 Under,

Today’s Stats and Trends

Tampa Bay vs. Florida: When FLORIDA team played as a Home team - Last 3 years - During a day game - Coming off a Home loss as a Underdog - Coming off a Home loss; The Marlins are 4-14 SU in this spot L3Y.

St.Louis vs. Detroit: When ST LOUIS team played as a road team - Total is 9.5 - Playing on Thursday; The UNDER is 15-3-0 for the Cardinals.

Baltimore vs. Chicago Cubs: When BALTIMORE team Played as road team as a Underdog - During a day game - During the 2008 season; The Orioles are 3-11 SU in this spot this year.

Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: When LOS ANGELES team played as a -100 to -120 home Favorite - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs. Left handed pitchers; The OVER is 8-2-0 for the Dodgers in this role.

Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres: When SAN DIEGO team Played as home team as a Favorite - During the 2008 season - Vs. Right handed pitchers; The UNDER is 17-4-0 for the Padres in this spot.

Philadelphia vs. Oakland: When PHILADELPHIA team played as a road team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs AL WEST opponent; The UNDER is 11-0-0 for the Phillies in this spot since ’03.

San Francisco vs. Cleveland: When ANY MLB Team played as a Home team - During a night game - Vs Non Division Opponent - Playing on Thursday - Coming off a 3 run lost - Allowed 4 runs AGAINST in their last game - Scored 1 or more runs FOR in their last game; The Home Team (Cleveland) is 13-3 SU in this spot.

New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh: When NY YANKEES team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Vs. Left handed pitchers - After a non division game - Coming off a 2 game over - Coming off a night game; The UNDER is 8-2-0 for the Yankees in this role.

Cincinnati vs. Toronto: When CINCINNATI team played as a Road team - During the month of June - After a non division game - Allowed 5 runs AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a night game; The UNDER is 7-3-1 for the Reds in this role.

Texas vs. Houston: When HOUSTON team played as a -120 to -140 home Favorite - Vs AL Conference - During the month of June; The UNDER is 9-2-0 for the Astros in this situation.

Here are today's MLB ATS stats trends matchups for Sunday, June 22, 2008

When HOUSTON team played as a Road team - Vs AL Conference - Before a non division game - Allowed 4 runs or more AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a Loss vs. AL EAST opponent
SU Record: 3-7
O/U/P Record: 2-8-0

When LOS ANGELES team Played as Home team as a Favorite - 3rd game of a series - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a lost in game 2 of a series - Coming off a 2 game losing streak
SU Record: 8-2-
O/U/P Record: 4-6-0

When CLEVELAND team Played as Road team as a Underdog - After a non division game - Coming off vs. National League opponent - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a Road win as a Favorite
SU Record: 5-8
O/U/P Record: 2-11-0

When FLORIDA team played as a road team - During the month of June - During the 2008 season
SU Record: 5-8
O/U/P Record: 10-2-1

When CHICAGO CUBS team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - During a night game
SU Record: 11-2
O/U/P Record: 8-5-0

When CHICAGO CUBS team Played as home team as a Favorite - During the 2008 season - During a night game
SU Record: 11-1
O/U/P Record: 7-5-0

When CHICAGO CUBS team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - 3rd game of a series
SU Record: 9-2
O/U/P Record: 4-6-1

When LOS ANGELES team played as a -140 to -160 home Favorite - Total is 8.5 - During a day game
SU Record: 8-2
O/U/P Record: 7-3-0

When OAKLAND team played as a -160 to -180 home Favorite - Playing on Sunday - Vs Non Division Opponent
SU Record: 14-1
O/U/P Record: 5-10-0

When OAKLAND team played as a -160 to -180 home Favorite - After a non division game - Playing on Sunday
14-1
O/U/P Record: 5-10-0

DETROIT When ANY MLB Team played as a 100 to -120 Road Favorite - Coming off vs. National League opponent - During the month of June - Coming off vs. Right handed pitcher - Coming off a Win vs. NL WEST opponent
SU Record: 8-9
O/U/P Record: 14-2-1

PHILADELPHIA When ANY MLB Team played as a -160 to -180 Home Favorite - Last 4 years - Playing on Sunday - Scored 2 or more runs FOR in their last game - Coming off vs. Left handed pitcher
SU Record: 48-12
O/U/P Record: 25-33-2

*Note: It’s the first game of allot of series today and it’s important to note the trends of past games favoring the under; most teams are facing new pitchers for maybe the first time, as its interleague weekend.

New York Mets vs. Colorado: When NY METS team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - Playing on Friday - Last 5 years; The UNDER is 10-1-0 for the Mets in this situation.

Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs: When CHICAGO CUBS team Played as home team as a Favorite - During the 2008 season - Vs. Left handed pitchers; The Cubs are 8-2 SU in this role this season.

Toronto vs. Pittsburgh: When TORONTO team played as a road team - 1st game of a series - Before a non conference game; The UNDER is 8-2-1 for the Jays in this role; The UNDER is 8-2-1 for the Jays in this spot.

St.Louis vs. Boston: When BOSTON team played as a -160 to -180 home favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - 1st game of a series; The Red Sox are 17-6 SU in this spot.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Philadelphia: When PHILADELPHIA team played as home team as a Favorite - During the 2008 season - 1st game of a series; The Phillies are 9-2 SU in this role this year.

Cincinnati vs. New York Yankees: When NY YANKEES team played as home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - Vs NL CENTRAL opponent; The Yankees are 14-0 SU in this role L5Y.

Texas vs. Washington: When TEXAS team Played as road team as a Favorite - Vs NL Conference - Last 5 years; The Rangers are 1-9 SU in this spot L5Y.

Seattle vs. Atlanta: When SEATTLE team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Total is 8.5; The OVER is 12-3-0 for the Mariners in this position.

Baltimore vs. Milwaukee: When BALTIMORE team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - After a non division game - During the 2008 season; The UNDER is 8-2-2 for the Orioles in this spot.

Arizona vs. Minnesota: When MINNESOTA team played as home team as a Favorite - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Vs. Left handed pitchers; The Twins are 14-5 SU in this spot since ’97.

San Francisco vs. Kansas City: When SAN FRANCISCO team Played as road team as a Underdog - During the month of June - Total is 8.5; The UNDER is 1-11 SU in this situation since ’97.

Detroit vs. San Diego: When DETROIT team played as a 100 to 120 road Underdog - 1st game of a series - Last 2 years; The UNDER is 12-1-2 for the Tigers in this role L2Y.

Florida vs. Oakland: When FLORIDA team played as a road team - During the month of June - During the 2008 season; The OVER is 8-2-1 for the Marlins this season.

Cleveland vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: When CLEVELAND team played as a road team - Vs. Left handed pitchers - During the 2008 season; The Indians are 3-7 SU in this spot this year.

There’s no bigger CFL ambassador to the Sportsbooks than yours truly, as I love the direction CFL Commissioner Marc Cohon has taken the CFL in his short tenure at the helm, and how they are reaching out to the regular CFL fan and bringing a new vibe to the league. TSN in my view deserves all the credit on where the CFL is today, as they’re the ones who took the lead about 7 years ago and started the broadcast with their panel of experts and revived Friday Night Football by adding a major sponsor in Wendy’s.

The CFL on TSN is a great partnership, but with the NFL knocking at their biggest markets doorstep and while you have more Canadians following NFL football, the CFL really missed the boat on not televising the first two weeks of the CFL. Let’s face it, NFL team’s start their training camps in July and the CFL pre-season started on June 12th, that leaves less than a month to take advantage of all the media headlines and close to 6 weeks before the NFL starts their pre-season games. How can you afford not to broadcast CFL games during the first two weeks and not even promote the team’s radio stations links on their own CFL.ca website?

What makes great companies and businesses number one in their industry? Paying attention to small detail such as this and recognize your competitors and do whatever it takes to grab your target audiences attention. Sorry Mark, but you dropped the ball during the last 2 weeks, as nobody even knows the CFL has started and it’s time the CFL promotes the preseason like it’s opening day; as your open for business now Commish and it’s time to sell the game before that big white elephant in the room steals them away.

Plus, there’s enough blame to share around, even the Sportsbook missed the boat in week 1 by not posting lines on games, but hopefully things will change next year. Like the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm.

Enjoy and don’t forget to bet at Bookmaker.com

Big games on deck for Tuesday, June 17, 2008 and here are some of the top pitching matchups lined up for this evening. Ryan Dempster goes head to head vs. Rays hurler Scott Kazmir and the OVER UNDER is 7.5. In fact, when the O/U is set at 7.5 this season, the Home Favorites are 28-19 SU and the o/u is 24-23. Brandon Webb toes the rubber in Arizona this evening and the Diamondbacks are 11-3 when he gets the nods. Plus, Johan Santana is a rare underdog this evening, as he will face the Angels and Lackey as a even money underdog.

Today’s Free Pick for June 17, 2008

Toronto – Milwaukee: UNDER 8.5 -125
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When TORONTO team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - During a night game - Scored 4 or more runs FOR in their last game - Coming off a lost in game 3 of a series; the UNDER is 8-2-1 for the Jays in this spot since ’97.

Here are today's ATS Baseball Stats and Trends for Tuesday, June 17, 2008

When SEATTLE team played as a Home team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - 2nd game of a series - Coming off a night game - Coming off a Home loss
SU Record: 12-2-0
O/U/P Record: 7-7-0

When MILWAUKEE team played as a Home team - Vs. Right handed pitchers - During a night game - Coming off 1 under - Coming off a 2 run win
SU Record: 3-8-0
O/U/P Record: 8-2-1

When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -100 to -120 Home Favorite - During a night game - 2nd game of a series - Coming off a night game - Coming off a lost in game 1 of a series
SU Record: 19-4-0
O/U/P Record: 10-10-3

When ARIZONA team played as a Home team - Total is between 7.5 to 8.0 - During a night game - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite - Allowed 8 runs or less AGAINST in their last game
SU Record: 15-2-0
O/U/P Record: 10-5-2

When NY METS team played as a Road team - After a non conference game - After a non division game - Coming off a night game - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog
SU Record: 5-6-0
O/U/P Record: 8-2-1

When ST LOUIS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - After a non division game - Coming off a 1 run win - Coming off a Win vs. NL EAST opponent
SU Record: 11-2-0
O/U/P Record: 6-5-2

When ARIZONA team played as a home team - Total is 7.5 - Playing on Tuesday
SU Record: 11-2-0
O/U/P Record: 9-4-0

When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -100 to -120 home Favorite - Playing on Tuesday - Vs. Left handed pitchers
SU Record: 5-5-0
O/U/P Record: 8-2-0

When SAN FRANCISCO team Played as home team as a Underdog - Vs Non Conference Opponent - During a night game
SU Record: 6-6-0
O/U/P Record: 2-10-0

When DETROIT team Played as road team as a Favorite - Playing on Tuesday - During a night game
SU Record: 8-9-0
O/U/P Record: 12-3-2

When SEATTLE team played as a home team - During a night game - Vs NL EAST opponent
SU Record: 9-6-0
O/U/P Record: 2-13-0

When MINNESOTA team played as a -100 to -120 home Favorite - After a non conference game - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0
SU Record: 7-4-0
O/U/P Record: 0-10-1