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-- First round matchups in NBA playoffs are generally not interesting; if you're a Bucks' fan, how do you get excited about three more beatings from the Heat? At least in the NHL playoffs, #8 seeds have a chance.
-- Former Maryland PG Pe'Shon Howard visited USC this week, as he is looking for his next college; key to Andy Enfield's success at FGCU was a quality PG. Would Howard be a quality Pac-12 point guard? Hmmm
-- Bad blow for Golden State, with David Lee done for the season with a torn hip flexor. Warriors lost Game 1 by a hoop in Denver.
-- Graeme McDowell won his second US tournament (he has six European titles), beating Webb Simpson in a playoff on Hilton Head Island. Neither golfer made the cut at Augusta last week.
-- Drew Crawford is coming back from injury to play at Northwestern for a fifth season, which will help new coach Chris Collins an awful lot.
-- Dodgers put Chad Billingsley on the DL (elbow); of their top seven starting pitchers
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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend........
13) Pacers 107, Hawks 90-- Indiana outscored Hawks 30-7 on foul line, as George was 17-18 by himself at charity stripe. Every Pacer starter was +13 or better for the game, and Hawks even shot 50% from floor. George dished out 12 assists and recorded a triple-double.
12) Spurs 91, Lakers 79-- San Antonio shot under 39% for third time in four games vs LA this season, but won easily. Dwight Howard had 15 rebounds, but none on offensive end. Laker bench had two hoops (2-8) in a combined 56 minutes. Spur bench was 13-31 in 79 minutes.
11) Heat 110, Bucks 87-- Milwaukee was -13 in 15:00 Brandon Jennings was off court, -9 in 33:00 he played. It would be really surprising if the Heat loses a game in this series. Bucks are now 38-45 this season. Miami's only worry in this series is avoiding getting someone hurt.
10) Thunder 120, Rockets 91-- No chance #1 seed Oklahoma City takes it easy on Rockets, not with former teammate Harden star of Houston team; in four meetings this season, OC has scored 120-124-119-120 points vs Rocket team that just doesn't match up well here. It would help to defend a little.
9) Not sure what the Mets see in Ike Davis; he was pathetic for the first half of last year, but started hitting once they fell out of the race, so people were still high on him. This season, he has come up with 45 men on base, and knocked in three of them, thats three out of 45.
He's knocked in two of eight runners from 3rd base, and a combined 1 of 37 from 1st and 2nd base; this is a corner infielder we're talking about!!!!
8) By way of contrast, John Buck has knocked in 15 of 46 runners (32.6%), David Wright 12 of 45 (26.7%) and Daniel Murphy 10 of 38 (26.3%).
7) In case you were wondering, Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips has come up with the most men on base (73); he's knocked in 16 of them (21.9%).
6) Mets had Ron Darling Bobblehead Day Sunday, on a day when their former pitcher/current TV analyst was out of town working a game on TBS. Shouldn't you have the day when Darling is actually there, seeing as he is there most of the time? Just seemed odd.
5) I'm a big fan of the Brewers' alternate gold jerseys, which I think they only wear on Sundays at home. Very sharp.
4) Ryan Howard's lack of mobility at first base hurts the Phillies, to the point of being a glaring weakness. He just doesn't move well at all.
3) From 2005-08, Jose Reyes played in 161-153-160-159 games for Mets; since then, starting in '09, he's played in 36-133-126-160 games, and now is out until the All-Star break in Toronto. Part of being great is durability; Reyes' latest injury was his fault because he was indecisive on a slide and his ankle collapsed. His lack of durability is undermining his career.
2) Barry Zito's starts this season:
April 5, vs St Louis-- 7 IP, three hits, no runs, W1-0.
April 10, vs Colorado-- 7 IP, seven hits, no runs, W10-0.
April 16, @ Milwaukee- 2.2 IP, eight hits, nine runs, L10-8.
April 21, vs San Diego-- 7 IP, five hits, no runs, W5-0.
I'm thinking he prefers pitching at home.
1) NFL schedule makers know stuff: Jets-Buccaneers in Week 1 is no coincidence, as Bucs acquired Darelle Revis from Gang Green Sunday, for the 13th pick in this week's draft, and a conditional 2014 pick. Nothing like little added intrigue to the league's opening weekend.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Monday, April 22
Hot pitchers
-- Burnett is 1-1, 1.96 in his last three starts.
-- Miller is 2-1, 1.96 in three starts this season.
-- Wood is 1-1, 2.29 in three starts this season.
-- Minor is 2-1, 0.95 in three starts this season.
-- Lohse has a 2.70 RA in three starts, but no wins. Marquis is 1-0, 2.13 in his last couple starts.
-- Miley is 2-0, 2.84 in three starts this season.
-- Correia is 1-1, 2.95 in three starts this season.
-- Griffin is 2-0, 2.25 in three starts this season. Red Sox won first two Doubront starts (1-0, 4.50) scoring 13 runs.
-- Happ is 1-1, 7.59 in his last couple starts.
-- Moore is 3-0, 1.00 in three starts this season. Sabathia is 3-0, 1.96 in his last three starts.
-- Masterson is 3-1, 1.67 in four starts this season.
-- FHernandez is 0-2, 3.86 in his last three starts.
-- Holland is 1-1, 1.64 in three starts this season.
Cold pitchers
-- Pettibone allowed 12 runs in 9.1 IP in two AAA starts this year; this is his MLB debut.
-- Haren is 1-2, 10.29 in three starts this season.
-- Leake has a 4.26 RA in three starts this season.
-- Francis allowed 15 runs in six IP in his last two starts.
-- Vogelsong is 1-1, 6.38 in three starts this season.
-- Miami is 0-4 in Nolasco starts (0-1, 4.15 last three).
-- Tillman is 0-1, 6.91 in three starts this season.
-- Axelrod is 0-1, 5.28 in three starts this season.
-- Peacock is 1-1, 5.27 in three starts this season.
-- Blanton is 0-3, 9.20 in three starts this season.
Totals
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Washington games went over total.
-- Six of last eight Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last three San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Three of four Nolasco starts stayed under the total.
-- 15 of last 18 Oakland games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Cleveland games.
-- Seven of last nine Seattle games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Texas games; ten of last twelve Angel games went over the total.
Hot teams
-- Pirates won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Cardinals won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Reds won six of their last seven games.
-- Rockies won eight of their last nine games.
-- Brewers won their last seven games, scoring 39 runs.
-- Giants won their last six home games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last nine games, but lost twice Sunday.
-- Orioles won three of their last four games.
-- Rays won four of their last five games. Bronx won nine of its last twelve games.
-- Texas won four of its last five games. Angels won their last three games, scoring 22 runs.
Cold teams
-- Phillies lost five of their last seven games.
-- Nationals lost six of their last nine games.
-- Cubs lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Braves lost four of their last five games.
-- Padres lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Arizona is 5-7 in its last twelve games..
-- Marlins lost 15 of their first 19 games. Minnesota lost six of its last nine.
-- Oakland lost its last three games, scoring four runs.
-- Blue Jays lost four of their last six games.
-- Indians lost five of their last seven games, but won last two. White Sox lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Mariners lost nine of their last twelve games. Houston lost six of its last seven games.
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Monday, April 22
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Monday's streaking and slumping MLB starting pitchers
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Here are two streaking and two slumping MLB pitchers set to take the hill Monday.
Streaking
A.J. Griffin, Oakland Athletics (2-0, 2.25 ERA)
Griffin has pitched 20 innings in three starts this season and has allowed only five earned runs. The over is 2-1 in Griffin's games because of the potency of the A's offense.
Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays (3-0, 1.00 ERA)
With reigning-Cy Young winner David Price now at four mediocre starts in this campaign, the Rays are fortunate Moore has picked up the slack. Moore has the fifth-best ERA in the majors at 1.00, including two shutouts, while giving up only eight hits and striking out 20 batters. The under is 2-0-1 in his starts.
Slumping
Dan Haren, Washington Nationals (1-2, 8.10 ERA)
Haren has struggled since returning to the National League in the offseason. The former Angel hasn't pitched more than six innings, giving up at least seven hits, including a four-home run game in his opener against the Reds. The over is 3-0 in Haren's starts.
Joe Blanton, Los Angeles Angels (0-3, 8.59 ERA)
The Angels have the second-worst team ERA in all of baseball and Blanton is one of the biggest reasons why. In each of his three starts, Blanton has yielded at least four earned runs and seven hits for a 8.59 ERA and 0-3 record. The over is 3-0 in Blanton's starts.
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Monday, April 22
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MLB weather watch: Snow in Minnesota and Colorado
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Both Coors Field and Target Field have seen games postponed this season due to snow. More of the white stuff is coming Monday to Minnesota and Colorado.
Here is the rest of Monday's MLB weather report:
Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox (-125, 8.5)
Site: Fenway Park
Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-40s and winds will blow from right to left at 15 mph. The Red Sox were 2-7 in 2012 when the wind blew right to left at Fenway Park.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (-105, 8.5)
Site: Citizens Bank Park
Forecasts are projecting temperatures in the low-50s and winds will blow from right to left at 13 mph. The over was 8-4 in 2012 at Citizens Bank Park when the wind blew from right to left.
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins (-148, 8)
Site: Target Field
Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-40s with a 70 percent chance of rain/snow.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies (+111, 10)
Site: Coors Field
Denver is also expecting snow on Monday. Weather models are predicting temperatures around the freezing mark and a 60 percent chance of a rain/snow mix.
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Monday, April 22
National League
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Burnett: Pittsburgh 5-10 after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings
Cloyd: Philadelphia 40-28 SU after a win by 4 runs or more
St Louis at Washington, 7:05 ET
Miller: St Louis 32-16 OVER after 6 or more consecutive road games
Haren: Washington 22-11 SU after 9 consecutive games versus division rivals
CHI Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Wood: CHI Cubs 21-49 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Leake: Cincinnati 14-2 SU in home games after 6 or more consecutive home games
Atlanta at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Minor: Atlanta 61-34 SU in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses
Francis: Colorado 18-28 SU in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Lohse: Milwaukee 61-29 SU after 4 or more consecutive home games
Marquis: San Diego 12-30 SU in April games
Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Miley: Arizona 18-29 SU after 2 or more consecutive unders
Vogelsong: 18-8 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5
American League
Oakland at Boston, 6:30 ET
Griffin: Oakland 28-18 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5
Doubront: Boston 8-24 SU against AL West opponents
Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Happ: 11-26 SU after 2 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Tillman: 31-19 SU after 2 straight games where they committed no errors
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Sabathia: NY Yankees 48-30 SU in road games in the first half of the season
Moore: Tampa Bay 10-15 SU in home games after 2 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs
Cleveland at CHI White Sox, 8:10 ET
Masterson: Cleveland 83-53 SU in road games when playing on Monday
Axelrod: White Sox 18-25 SU at home when the total is 8 to 8.5
Seattle at Houston, 8:10 ET
Hernandez: Seattle 24-7 SU after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Peacock: Houston 17-51 SU after 2 straight games without a stolen base
Texas at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Holland: Texas 29-11 SU in April games
Blanton: LA Angels 2-8 SU in night games
Interleague
Miami at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Nolasco: Miami 12-29 SU in April
Correia: 11-3 TSR at home when the total is 7 to 8.5
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Around the Horn - Tuesday
April 22, 2013
NATIONAL LEAGUE
St. Louis at Washington - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
St. Louis Cardinals Wainwright (3-1, 2.48 ERA) 11-8 5-1 Game 2's
Washington Nationals Detwiler (1-0, 0.90 ERA) 10-9 OVER 7-4 L11
-- Cardinals beat Nationals, 3-2 on Monday
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Pittsburgh Pirates Locke (1-1, 5.17 ERA) 10-9 8-3 L11 as underdog
Philadelphia Phillies Hamels (0-2, 6.46 ERA) 9-11 OVER 7-3-1 at home
-- Phillies beat Pirates, 3-2 on Monday
Chicago at Cincinnati - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Chicago Cubs Villanueva (1-0, 1.29 ERA) 5-13 UNDER 6-3 L9
Cincinnati Reds Cingrani (1-0, 1.80 ERA) 12-8 10-1 L11 vs. CHC
-- Reds beat Cubs, 5-4 on Monday
Los Angeles at N.Y. Mets - 7:05 PM EST (Game 1/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Los Angeles Dodgers Kershaw (2-2, 1.88 ERA) 8-10 0-4 L4 Game 1's
New York Mets Niese (2-1, 3.80 ERA) 9-8 OVER 8-2 L10
-- Dodgers beat Orioles, 7-4 on Sunday
-- Mets beat Nationals, 2-0 on Sunday
Atlanta at Colorado - 8:40 PM EST (Game 1/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Atlanta Braves Teheran (0-0, 7.31 ERA) 13-5 UNDER 4-0 L4 Game 2's
Colorado Rockies Garland (2-0, 3.32 ERA) 13-5 5-1 Game 2's
Milwaukee at San Diego - 10:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Milwaukee Brewers Gallardo (1-1, 5.24 ERA) 10-8 1-5 vs. LHP
San Diego Padres Richard (0-1, 5.28 ERA) 5-14 1-5 Game 2's
-- Brewers beat Padres, 7-1 on Monday
Arizona at San Francisco - 10:15 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin (2-0, 1.42 ERA) 10-9 UNDER 6-1 L7 away
San Francisco Giants Cain (0-2, 7.15 ERA) 13-7 9-1 vs. division
-- Giants beat Diamondbacks, 5-4 on Monday
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland at Boston - 6:35 PM EST (Game 2/2)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Oakland Athletics Colon (2-0, 3.32 ERA) 12-8 8-1 L9 vs. BOS
Boston Red Sox Aceves (1-0, 6.28 ERA) 13-6 UNDER 5-2 home vs. RHP
-- Red Sox beat Athletics, 9-6 on Monday
Toronto at Baltimore - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Toronto Blue Jays Dickey (2-2, 4.30 ERA) 8-12 UNDER 8-2 L10
Baltimore Orioles Gonzalez (1-1, 4.00 ERA) 11-8 6-2 L8 vs. RHP
-- Orioles beat Blue Jays, 2-1 on Monday
Kansas City at Detroit - 7:10 PM EST (Game 1/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Kansas City Royals Davis (2-0, 2.25 ERA) 10-7 2-4 Game 1's
Detroit Tigers Scherzer (2-0, 2.25 ERA) 9-9 Scored 6 runs last five games
-- Royals beat Red Sox, 5-4 on Sunday
-- Tigers lost to Angels, 4-3 on Sunday
N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
New York Yankees Hughes (0-2, 6.43 ERA) 10-8 UNDER 3-0 L3 Game 2's
Tampa Bay Rays Price (0-1, 6.26 ERA) 9-10 OVER 6-4 at home
-- Rays beat Yankees, 5-1 on Monday
Cleveland at Chicago - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Cleveland Indians McAllister (1-2, 3.12 ERA) 8-10 OVER 4-0 L4 Game 2's
Chicago White Sox Quintana (1-0, 2.55 ERA) 7-12 UNDER 7-0-1 L8
-- Indians beat White Sox, 3-2 on Monday
Seattle at Houston - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Seattle Mariners Iwakuma (2-0, 1.69 ERA) 8-13 UNDER 4-1 L5 Game 2's
Houston Astros Norris (2-2, 4.74 ERA) 5-14 1-8 L9 overall
-- Mariners beat Astros, 7-1 on Monday
Texas at Los Angeles - 10:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Texas Rangers Ogando (2-1, 3.32 ERA) 13-6 UNDER 7-2 L9
Los Angeles Angels Vargas (0-2, 6.75 ERA) 7-11 5-1 L6 at home
-- Rangers beat Angels, 7-6 on Monday
INTERLEAGUE
Miami at Minnesota - 2:10 PM EST (Game 1/2)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Miami Marlins Fernandez (0-1, 3.60 ERA) 4-15 1-5 Game 1's
Minnesota Twins Correia (0-1, 3.14 ERA) 8-7 4-2 L6 at home
-- Marlins lost to Reds, 10-6 on Sunday
-- Twins beat White Sox, 5-3 on Sunday
Miami at Minnesota - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/2)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Miami Marlins Nolasco (0-2, 3.86 ERA) 4-15 3-0 L3 Game 2's
Minnesota Twins Pelfrey (0-1, 3.14 ERA) 8-7 4-2 L6 Game 2's
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Attendance at SEC spring football games this year…….
Auburn 83,401 Alabama 78,315
Tennessee 61,706 Arkansas 51,088
Kentucky 50,531 Texas A&M 45,212
Georgia 45,113 South Carolina 35,218
LSU 28,000 Ole Miss 28,000
Mississippi State 21,000 Missouri 18,384
Vanderbilt 14,000 Florida no spring game
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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but...........
13) Creighton basketball star Doug McDermott has a decision this week; go to the NBA and make a few million bucks, or stay in college and play his senior year for the Bluejays. Not as simple as it sounds.
One thing complicates a seemingly easy decision; Greg McDermott (Doug’s dad) is the Bluejays’ coach and Creighton isn’t a top 25 team next preseason unless Doug comes back to play.
12) If you don’t think there is pressure to win at Creighton, consider this: Bluejays drew more fans per home game this season than 14 teams in the NBA. People don’t come out to watch losing teams.
Like I said, interesting decision for the kid.
11) Florida Gators didn’t hold a spring football game because they only had six healthy offensive linemen for spring practice. Going to be freshmen and JC kids backing up the starters on the line this fall.
10) Employees of NFL Network and ESPN won’t be tweeting draft picks this weekend, to protect the integrity of the broadcasts. I’ll probably choose NFLN over ESPN the first day, then go with ESPN when Mel Kiper is on more, in the later rounds; I’ve soured on Chris Berman’s act the last few years. He won’t be around for Day 3.
9) In 1976, kid named Gregg Popovich tried out for the Denver Nuggets, who were coached by Larry Brown; trying to guard David Thompson helped send Popovich on a path to coaching, where he has become one of the NBA’s all-time greats. Only other team he coached was a D-III college club.
8) People forget just how great a player David Thompson was, before his off-court troubles ruined his career; in lot of ways, he was the NBA’s version of Dwight Gooden, a prodigious talent whose career got derailed by life in the fast line. But boy, what a great, great college player.
7) Donald Trump tweeted Monday that he thinks the Boston bomber will eventually ask for a Presidential pardon; if that happens, the answer damn well better be no, and an emphatic no.
6) Big Dozen approved a nine-game conference football schedule, but that won’t start until 2016; until then, teams will fatten up on MAC and the lame I-AA teams with that extra game.
5) We need the Carl’s Jr hamburger chain to come east; apparently they’re now testing out a Pop Tarts ice cream sandwich; who wouldn’t be in favor of that? Come on Carl’s people, be greedy, open up some new places in the east, specifically upstate New York, say, surburban Albany???
4) Krispy Kreme has come up with Key Lime cheesecake donuts, which sounds like a little too much, even for me. I prefer Dunkin’ Donuts because they serve bigger donuts, and its all about quantity, not quality…..lol
3) Someone got to the official scorer in Seattle Monday and got a Victor Martinez E-6 changed to a single, which raises his batting average from .167 to .182, making his off day the best day he’s had this season.
2) Consensus on Twitter Monday afternoon was that no Big Dozen players will be taken in first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Zero. Not any Michigan guys or Ohio State or Nebraska. Wow.
1) Alabama/Auburn combined to draw 161,716 fans to their spring football games; its really an amazing thing. Vanderbilt drew an estimated 14,000 to theirs, and they’re in the same league as the two Alabama schools.
Two schools of thought here:
a) Its unfair that Vandy’s resources are so much less than the big boys or
b) With equal revenue sharing of TV money, Vandy’s administration is making a killing and they could care less if they win or lose, as long as those big fat revenue sharing checks keep rolling in.
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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities
Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.
Lookahead spot
The Miami Heat displayed why they’re the top team in the NBA and shut up Brandon Jennings in the process, knocking around the Milwaukee Bucks for a 110-87 win in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. The Heat host Game 2 Tuesday night and the results are expected to be the same, if the monstrous Miami moneylines are any indication.
The series swings to Milwaukee Thursday and, if everything goes according to plan, Miami could be looking ahead to its second-round opponent before the Bucks are even in the bag. The Bucks were able to steal a game against the Heat at home back in late December, winning 104-85 and forced 22 turnovers in that upset. Miami coughed the ball up 19 times in Game 1 against a Milwaukee defense that forces 16 turnovers per game - most in the NBA.
Letdown spot
The Chicago Cubs are currently battling the National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds in a three-game road series, which finishes up with a matinee Wednesday. Heading into the series, the Cubbies have lost four in a row to the Reds, dating back to last season, and have just one win in their last 10 meetings with Cincy. Looking back long term, Chicago is 16-36 SU in its last 52 games with Cincinnati.
Following that grinder with the Reds, the Cubs welcome the warm weather in South Beach for a four-game stop to play the lowly Miami Marlins. The road hasn’t been kind to Cubs bettors this month. The team is 2-7 SU away from Wrigley heading into the week. Chicago made a similar stop in Miami around this time last April, going 0-3 versus the Marlins coming off a tough series with St. Louis.
Schedule spot
Now that life is starting to get back to normal in the Boston area, the Bruins can refocus on the playoff push in the final week of the regular season. The schedule makers haven’t made it easy for Boston, sticking the Bruins with four games in the final six days to close the year, two of which come on the road.
Boston kicks off this stretch at Philadelphia Tuesday against a Flyers team that would love to spoil the B’s playoff positioning. The Bruins are home to Tampa Bay Thursday, back on the road at red-hot Washington Friday and finish up versus Ottawa at home Sunday. Boston has just one win in its last five outings and is holding off Montreal for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, April 23
Hot pitchers
-- Wainwright is 3-0, 1.96 in his last three starts. Detwiler is 1-0, 1.35 in his first three starts this season.
-- Hamels is 0-0, 2.77 in his last two starts, but Phillies are 0-4 in his starts this season, scoring four runs in his last two outings.
-- Villanueva is 1-0, 1.29 in three starts this season. Cingrani allowed one run in five IP in his first MLB start, beating Miami 11-1.
-- Niese is 1-0, 1.84 in two home starts this season.
-- Minor is 2-1, 0.95 in three starts this season. Colorado is 3-0 in Garland's starts (2-0, 3.32) scoring 24 runs.
-- Richard is 0-0, 1.64 in his last two starts; he missed his last start with an illness.
-- Corbin is 2-0, 1.09 in three starts this season.
-- Correia is 1-1, 2.95 in three starts this season.
-- Oakland is 3-0 when Colon starts (2-0, 3.15).
-- Davis is 3-0, 2.25 in three starts this season. Scherzer is 0-0, 1.93 in his last couple starts.
-- Dickey is 2-0, 0.73 in his last couple starts.
-- Quintana is 1-0, 0.00 (13.2 IP) in his last two starts.
-- Iwakuma is 3-0, 1.69 in four starts this season.
-- Ogando is 2-1, 3.32 in four starts this season.
Cold pitchers
-- Locke is 1-1, 5.17 in three starts this season.
-- Kershaw is 0-2, 5.68 in his last couple starts.
-- Teheran is 0-0, 7.31 in three starts, but Atlanta won all three, scoring total of 18 runs. Francis allowed 15 runs in six IP in his last two starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-1, 5.56 in four starts this season.
-- Cain is 0-2, 9.72 in his last three starts.
-- Miami is 0-4 in Nolasco starts (0-1, 4.15 last three). Fernandez is 0-1, 3.60 in his first three MLB starts. Pelfrey has an 8.31 RA in three starts.
-- Aceves has a 4.50 RA in two starts this season.
-- MGonzalez is 0-1, 6.17 in his last two starts.
-- Tampa Bay is 0-4 in Price starts this year (0-1, 7.41 in last three). Hughes is 0-2, 7.07 in three starts this season.
-- Norris is 1-2, 7.43 in his last three starts. McAllister is 1-2, 5.19 in three starts this season.
-- Vargas is 0-2, 6.60 in his first three starts for the Angels.
Totals
-- Five of last six Pittsburgh games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last fourteen Washington games went over total.
-- Six of last nine Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Met games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four San Diego games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Three of four Nolasco starts stayed under the total.
-- 16 of last 19 Oakland games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Kansas City games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last ten Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Cleveland games.
-- Seven of last ten Seattle games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in last twelve Texas games; 11 of last 13 Angel games went over the total.
Hot teams
-- Pirates won nine of their last thirteen games. Phillies won three of four.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Reds won seven of their last eight games.
-- Mets won four of their last five home games.
-- Rockies won eight of their last nine games.
-- Brewers won their last eight games, scoring 46 runs.
-- Giants won their last seven home games.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last ten games.
-- Orioles won four of their last five games.
-- Royals won three of their last four games.
-- Rays won five of their last six games. Bronx won nine of its last thirteen.
-- Cleveland won its last three games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Texas won five of its last six games. Angels won three of their last four.
Cold teams
-- Nationals lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Cubs lost 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Dodgers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Braves lost four of their last five games.
-- Padres lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Arizona is 5-8 in its last thirteen games..
-- Marlins lost 15 of their first 19 games. Minnesota lost six of its last nine.
-- Oakland lost its last four games, scoring ten runs.
-- Detroit lost its last four games, outscored 24-4.
-- Blue Jays lost five of their last seven games.
-- White Sox lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Mariners lost nine of their last thirteen games. Houston lost seven of its last eight games.
Umpires
-- StL-Wsh-- Eight of last eleven Blaser games went over total.
-- Pitt-Phil-- Favorites won 13 of last 18 Knight games.
-- Chi-Cin--Six of last eight Hudson games went over the total.
-- Mil-SD-- 12 of last 18 Darling games stayed under the total.
-- Az-SF-- Home side won all four Tumpane games this season.
-- A's-Bos-- Underdogs won eight of last 12 Wendelstedt games.
-- Tor-Balt-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Marquez games.
-- NY-TB-- Over is 5-1-2 in last eight Drake games.
-- Clev-Chi-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last dozen Conroy games.
-- Sea-Hst-- Eight of last ten Guccione games went over the total.
-- Tex-LA-- Home side is 9-4 in last 13 Hoye games, with five of last seven going over the total.
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MLB
Tuesday, April 23
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Tuesday's streaking and slumping MLB starting pitchers
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Here are two streaking and two slumping MLB pitchers set to take the hill Tuesday:
Streaking
Carlos Villanueva, Chicago Cubs (1-0, 1.29 ERA)
Villanueva has been effective since making the transition to the National League. But the righty has only one win to show for three quality starts against top-notch opponents. Villanueva has yielded just three earned runs in 21 innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers.
Patrick Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks (2-0, 1.42 ERA)
The Diamondbacks are 3-0 in Corbin's starts. The rookie has only been touched up for three earned runs in 19 innings of work against the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
Slumping
Jason Vargas, Los Angeles Angels (0-2, 6.75 ERA)
Vargas has been awful since making the move from Seattle to Los Angeles. The lefty has yet to complete six innings in each of his first three starts and has surrendered 10 earned runs over his last two outings. Vargas is 4-6 with a 4.48 ERA in his career versus the Rangers.
David Price, Tampa Bay Rays (0-1, 6.26 ERA)
The Rays’ ace is winless in his first four starts and was touched up for five earned runs in his last start against the Baltimore Orioles. The lefty owns a career 3.77 ERA against the Bronx Bombers – his second-highest mark against any AL opponent.
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MLB
Tuesday, April 23
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MLB weather watch: playing twice in Minnesota and Colorado
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After Monday's postponement, the Marlins and Twins will play two on Tuesday as will the Rockies and Braves.
Here's the rest of Tuesday's MLB weather watch:
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins - Game one (-148, 7.5)
Site: Target Field
The wind will blow out to center field at 12 mph. Skies will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-30s.
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins - Game two (-125, 7.5)
Site: Target Field
Temperatures will move into the high-30s for game two. Winds will still blow out to center field at 13 mph.
Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox (-117, 9)
Site: Fenway Park
Winds will blow in from center field at 14 mph, with a 64 percent chance of rain.
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers (-172, 7.5)
Site: Comerica Park
A 60 percent chance of rain with possible thunderstorms are in the forecast. The winds will blow in from center field at 11 mph. The Tigers were 4-1 in 2012 when the wind blew in from center field at home.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (-158, 8)
Site: Great American Ball Park
A 27 percent chance of rain with possible thunderstorms are in the forecast. Winds will blow in from right field at 13 mph.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets (+129, 6.5)
Site: Citi Field
Winds will blow in from center field at 12 mph. Temperatures in the low-50s.
Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox (-114, 8)
Site: U.S. Cellular Field
A 50 percent chance of rain is expected in Chicago. Temperatures will be in the low-40s. Winds will blow out to right field at 16 mph.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies - Game one (n/a, n/a)
Site: Coors Field
Skies will be cloudy with freezing temperatures in the low-30s.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies - Game two (-113, n/a)
Site: Coors Field
Temperatures for game two will be similar to game one. There will be a 20 percent chance of snow.
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