Sports Wagering Info, June 14 , at 3Daily Winners

The winning continues at 3DW, with the System play and Free Pick delivering winners. In today’s action, the System play is an absolute dandy, with an 87 percent winning percentage and almost always a blowout. Check for THREE Free selections for those betting baseball and we’ll step out to Arena Football and submit a piping hot Trend. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY AGAINST road underdogs like Kansas City, with a money line of +150 or more, which are poor AL offensive team (4.2 or less runs a game) against a team like Arizona with a good bullpen (ERA of 3.75 or less), with the Royals pen (1.380 WHIP) falling within 1.350 to 1.450 range on the season. This has been a real beauty of a system, with 47-7 record, 87 percent winning percentage the last 11 years. Still not convinced, the average winning margin in these games has been gi-normous 3.3 runs per game.

Trend – 2) In Arena Football action, San Jose is 16-3 ATS vs. weak defenses giving up 52 or more points a game over the last two seasons.

FREE Selection -3) The Left Coast Connection consensus has had winners two days in a row and actually has three games all rated the same in MLB today. Those Free Plays are Milwaukee, Houston and Oakland.

Wagering on MLB teams facing Left-Handed Pitchers

Call them what you will, left-handed, lefty’s, port-siders, they disrupt the normal perspective of how a batter views a pitch being thrown at them. Every team in baseball has them, some as starters, likely a reliever or two and for whatever reason, they have a delivery that can give a hitter an uncomfortable 0 for 4. The word “crafty” is often associated with left-handed pitchers, who lack the burning fastball to retire batters and have to use guile and intelligence to get hitters out. You never hear this mentioned about a right-hander pitcher with the same skill set, like they are missing a certain gene their counterparts have been blessed with.

Though these pitchers from the left side are sometimes shrouded in mystery, it’s not like they can’t be beaten. In fact, a number like Jesse Orosco or Dan Plesac received paychecks way passed their prime, simply because they could retire a left-handed batter. Here is a look at the best and worst major league team against LH hurlers.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim may not crush left-handed starters; however they get the best of them. On the year, the Angels are 13-3, totaling +9.6 units of profit. Truthfully, they don’t do anything special, scoring 3.9 runs per game (compared to season average of 4.2). They do hit for higher average at .271 (.256 vs all pitchers), yet somehow the Halos own pitchers throw better, allowing 2.8 RPG. It’s also intriguing to uncover, the Angels are the top Under team facing lefties at 12-3-1.

It would make sense a potent offensive club like the Boston Red Sox might touch home plate a few extra times versus southpaws. With the likes of Manny Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, J.D. Drew and David Ortiz when healthy, they can lay the lumber to any lefty. Thus far in 2008, the Red Sox have been nearly perfect with 10-2 record, winning by better than three runs a game.

The Philadelphia Phillies are a more curious case battling left-handed hurlers. They have a 17-8 record, up +7.4 units, and the Philly lineup in not affected seeing these types of pitchers. What’s interesting is their top two everyday players, as far as batting average is concerned, hit from the left side of the box. Chase Utley and 3B Greg Dobbs bat lefty and though he’s scuffling, Ryan Howard is another big bat that does damage. The Phillies are second in the big leagues scoring runs (6.4) against Corrie Pawed (Scottish term) pitchers.

This is primarily a function of being a bad baseball team, but the Seattle Mariners are sickening 4-12 vs. port-siders, dropping -10 units. Already owning the worst record in the bigs, they haven’t helped themselves at all against lefties, being outscored by 1.7 runs per outing. The Mariners are 27th in runs scored overall and with players like Richie Sexson, Jose Vidro and Adrian Beltre, all in season long slumps, the future is hardly bright no matter who they are facing.

Another punchless bunch is the Toronto Blue Jays. Against left-handed pitchers, the Blue Jays manufacture a baseball worst 3.3 runs per game. The 6-11 record has costed backers in these situations -7.7 units. The Toronto team batting average is fair, ranking seventh in the American League, it’s just they don’t string hits together explaining 12th position in runs scored in the junior circuit.

If by some chance you are headed to England, the northern part in particular, if you drop the term, Cuddy Wifter or Kack Handed, the locals will know exactly what you mean.

Betting Baseball Info, June 13 , at 3Daily Winners

Though we missed 3-0 on Wednesday just barely, 3Daily Winners got it yesterday and will go for backto-back days, starting with Free selection on the south side of Chicago. The Trend backs a team punishing lefty’s this season and the System play goes against the best team in the big leagues. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY ON all favorites, like Toronto, with a money line of -110 or higher, with a team batting average of .265 or worse on the season (AL), after allowing three runs or less three straight games. This tantalizing system is 55-16, 77.4 percent and is coupled with another 2008 system that is 74 percent thus far.

Trend – 2) The L.A. Angles are 13-2 against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

FREE Selection -3) The Left Coast Connection has another consensus play, backing the Chicago White Sox.

Role Players are Betting Key in Game 4

The tape of Game Three of the NBA Finals between Boston and Los Angeles won’t be sent to the Basketball Hall of Fame, with a grand total of four players scoring in double figures and the total coming in 27.5-points below projected oddsmakers number. Nonetheless, the series picked up some juice with the Lakers winning, meaning everyone is able to stay the weekend in Los Angeles and maybe head down the coast and catch a little U.S. Open golf action. Kobe Bryant finally stepped up his game with 36 points and no way L.A. wins without the 20 from Sasha Vujacic. For Boston, this had to be mildly disheartening, Ray Allen is starting to place like the guy who wore a Seattle and Milwaukee uniform previously, but Paul Pierce managed to miss 14 of 16 shot attempts.

Before pressing on, this 2-3-2 format is proven how stupid it really is this season. ESPN’s John Barry was quoted after Game 3 (as was Phil Jackson) saying he thought it was a jet lag game. Neither team was sharp from flying cross country. Fair enough, then why will their be two games in this series played with two days of rest in the same city, with potentially another cross-country flight with just one day between the sports most important games?

Game Four of the series will be about who shows up to make a meaningful contribution. In the boxscore, Lamar Odom is listed as PF, commonly known as power forward and Vlad Radmanovic is shown as SF, a shooting forward. Odom has was once again a non-factor, shooting 2-9 and seldom in position to make positive plays, yet maybe in his case, the PF stands for personal fouls, since he picked up five again. Vlad Rad saw his minutes fall to 13, as his defensive deficiencies are visibly noticed and his lack of offense (3 points) can not overcome.

If the Lakers expect to improve upon 11-3-1 ATS record off a win, both of those players along with Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher have to play with more aplomb. Gasol has been as soft as a marshmallow in the middle, making his chest-thumping appear comical, when like an NFL cornerback burned six times in a row, jumps up to celebrate after he made a big hit on receiver 20 yards down the field. Coming into the Finals, it was thought Fisher’s experience would create an edge over the Celtics Rajon Rondo, it hasn’t. If the Lakers expect to make this a best two of three, the aforementioned four individuals have to bring their game and attitude to Staples Center for Los Angeles to win and move to 9-3 ATS as home favorites.

For all the good Rondo had done in Boston, he was discombobulated when Bryant started Game 3 guarding him. He was unable to get into the flow thereafter, before rolling is ankle, making him questionable for tonight. This becomes a real issue for the Celtics, since Rondo whole game is based on quickness and speed, without these traits, Sam Cassell and Eddie House are next options, suggesting these slow afoot, shoot-first point guards may see greater ball pressure from the Lakers, as well as double-teaming to force them to make snap judgments. Coach Doc Rivers will need to implore his back-ups to get the ball over half court quicker, since on average, the Celtics start their offensive sets just under three seconds slower when Rondo is not in the game in this series. How this trio plays tonight, will go a long way in determining what Boston’s 3-7 ATS road record will be after the game.

For the C’s to rebound in Game 4, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett can not play the same again. Pierce played like was pushing too hard, trying to prove to posse; he was California cool, while showing street toughness being back home on the big stage. Look for him to be more relaxed, after practicing a few gang signs. Boston is 29-12 against the spread on the road after playing as an underdog and Garnett personally let a golden opportunity slip thru his fingers. Garnett was 6-21, totaling 13 points. When he set up shop in or near the lane, the less athletic Gasol is rendered useless to stop him. When he drifted out on the perimeter as he often prefers to, coach Phil Jackson could have gotten Radmanovic more minutes.

When asked after Game 3 why he didn’t demand the ball more in the post, since the Celtics offense is more fluid, Garnett responded, "...Hell, if I knew that, I would have done it ... Obviously in the course of a game you try to mix things up ... but for the most part, I watched this game ... But you're right. I probably do need to take the ball to the basket a little more." Just think about how good he would have been playing with Michael Jordan as second fiddle.

As expected, a win by the favorite means the number goes down and the Lakers are 7.5-point favorites with Total having dipped to 191 every sportsbook. The Celtics have covered each contest in this series and are 8-1 ATS when underdogs in the 5-10 point range. Los Angeles has yet to cover versus the C’s in five tries this season.

Even with the total dropping, coach Rivers club is 14-6 UNDER as a road underdog this season, while L.A. is 16-4 UNDER after a win by six points or less this season.

Expect the stars to shine with tipoff set for 9:05 Eastern, since they will ultimately decide Game 4, however it will be the other players for both teams that will put these individuals in position to be adored.

Betting Baseball Info, June 12 , at 3Daily Winners

Just missed a perfect day, as Tim Lincecum did his job, but his Giants teammates failed to scratch across a run and Colorado won in the bottom of the ninth 1-0. On to today, we have a fantastic system that supports playing against a cold road pitcher; this winning system is a 77.1 percent winner. We have had such great success with Perfect Trends, we have another today. With so much early MLB action, we’ll supply FREE matinee selection and check back by 5:30 Eastern to look for another play. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY ON home teams like Cleveland, with a team batting average of .255 or worse on the season (AL) , against opponent with a cold starting pitcher (Twins Livan Hernandez 10.12 ERA, 2.250 WHIP) with WHIP of 2.000 or higher over his last three starts. This system has generated a 37-11, 77.1 winning record the last five seasons.

Trend – 2) The Boston Red Sox are 13-0 against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -200 this season.

FREE Selection -3) In afternoon action, the early LCC consensus is to take Detroit Tigers to sweep the White Sox.

Betting Baseball Info, June 11, at 3Daily Winners

Yesterday’s System was a Winner, but since when is playing against Seattle this year a bad idea. Today, we have pitcher throwing just awful, in a winning 74.5 percent system. We’re back with another Perfect Trend on the team with the best record in baseball and the Free Play comes from a bettor known as being modest with his plays and on a good roll presently. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY AGAINST road underdogs like Washington, with a money line of +100 or higher, allowing 4.8 or more runs a game (Nats at 4.9) on the season (NL), against opponent with a cold starting pitcher like Ian Snell (2-6, 5.65 ERA), who owns an ERA 7.00 of or his more in his last five starts. The logic here is a pitcher that has thrown this poorly is due an at least an average outing and his team should be able to support him with some runs. This situation is 38-13, 74.5 percent since the 2006 campaign.

Trend – 2) The Cubs are 12-0 against the money line in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games this season.

FREE Selection -3) Max from the Left Coast Connection has picked up +8.65 units of late with his conservative style and is on San Francisco with Tim Lincecum as starter for Free play.

Betting Baseball Info, June 10, at 3Daily Winners

Florida’s amazing trend of playing Over, was winner yesterday here at 3Daily Winners. Tonight we have an American League team in a bad spot against division foe for Top Trend. The System is likely to bounce back, with a. 84.5 percent situation and one of the guys from the Left Coast Connection has a two-team parlay on tap in MLB action. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY AGAINST all underdogs like Seattle, with a money line of +150 or more, a pathetic AL offensive team (4.2 runs or less runs a game), against a team like Toronto with a solid bullpen (3.33 or less ERA), while a bullpen like the Mariners has WHIP is 1.350 to 1.450 on the season. This system has generated serious cash with 49-9 record, good for +32.5 units.

Trend – 2) Detroit is 2-13 (-14.5 Units) against the money line off a loss to an AL Central rival as a favorite this season.

FREE Selection -3) One of the fellas from the LCC, prefers to play two-team parlays and has hit six of seven. He has a Windy City one to follow, taking the Cubs and White Sox. A hundred dollar wager pays out almost 2 to 1.

Are Lakers Really Good Bet in Game 3?

Remember being in pre-school or first grade or possibly with your children; playing games were you had to come up with answers to teachers questions? The idea was to you as a child or anyone, come up with a list of answers to individual questions. It could be a fascinating topic, often not thinking of the answers others would happen to think of. For example, if the question would be, what are things that are soft, thoughts like pillows, ice cream, and a rabbit come to mind or for more creative types, the sun setting on a placid lake. For this composite list of soft things, add the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bettors universally assumed the Lakers and Kobe Bryant in particular would be spitting venom in Game 2, and took Los Angeles from opening line of +2, all the way to -1.5 at tipoff. Instead, the Lakers were like a big dog asleep on his back. From the beginning of the second quarter, until the start of the last stanza, they were “out” every-thing(ed) by Boston. Out- shot, rebounded, passed, dunked, defended and most importantly out-hustled. The Celtics won the middle portion of the game 63-39, in dominating fashion.

Thou Paul Gasol’s numbers show 17 points and 10 rebounds, not one of those figures were critical and thus far it is obvious the Spaniard couldn’t box out a statue of John Quincy Adams. Evidently teams never ran a pick and roll, free throw line extended against the Memphis Grizzlies, since Gasol is alarming out of position, leaving the baseline wide open, explaining how Rajon Rando could have 16 assists in game two.

Boston has played like a team wanting a championship, bringing lunch pale and getting into defensive stance. They have double-teamed Bryant at every opportunity and not one other player in a purple uniform stepped up in first two contests. Lamar Odom has been out of position on both ends of the floor and is playing more confused than useful. If Los Angeles is not to fall to 8-19 ATS in home games after failing to cover the spread in two or more consecutive games, coach Phil Jackson has to find players who can match the C’s thirst for excellence.

After last contest, Jackson had to say something about free throw disparity (38-10) and though a more than a few calls were questionable, the referee’s are human and Boston was so much more aggressive, they earned the right to have the official’s benefit of the doubt. The Lakers made reserve Leon Powe look like the perfect replacement for Kevin Garnett in the future; as he scored 21 points, but did it with what L.A. lacked, hustle and heart. The Celtics are 28-12 ATS in road games after playing a game as an underdog.

In a somewhat curious twist, the oddsmakers are banking on bettors and Lakers backers to support Los Angeles as 9.5-point favorites, with total of 195.5. No doubt the Lakers 8-0 (6-2 ATS) playoff record at Staples Center is impressive; nonetheless, the Celtics have won and covered all four meetings between these long-time rivals and the first two games before Jan. 1, seems like a moot point at present.

For Los Angeles to get back into series, defense is number one prerequisite. They can’t be so easily out of position and must button down gaping holes and not run out to open shooters, leaving chasms to basket. L.A. is 9-3-1 ATS after allowing 100 points or more. The bench must have more production, especially by Luke Walton, who has been a no-show thus far in the Finals. The Lakers keep falling into Boston’s preferred tempo, and need to make them play more uncomfortably. Send four players to defensive glass and have perimeter player on opposite side of where shot was taken, be a mid-court first pass option to force tempo. Finally, show gumption, the feeling in viewing the body language of L.A. is they are surprised Boston is as physically and mentally tougher than San Antonio.

The two teams combined to make 19 three-point shots in last encounter and with the Celtics 9-14 beyond the arc; they are 13-2 ATS after a game where they made 50 percent of their three-point shots or better this season. Doc Rivers will ask for same energy and 48 minutes to take commanding 3-0. If they maintain poise, they’ll just have to do what guitar legend Eric Clapton wrote about from his Cream of Clapton CD, the song - Blues Power, where the lyrics say, “Keep on, keep on, keep on keeping on.”

Winning Wagers Requires Knowing Numbers

When betting on sports, relying on instinct will dry up your money almost as fast as a trip to the gas pump. In order win at these games, you MUST know your numbers, because rest assure, those setting the lines certainly do. If winning is really the goal, (for many, it’s just the action) proper understanding must be used to protect and enhance bankroll.

Having to deal with the ups and downs of sports betting can be an emotional challenge. When anyone is on a hot streak, most every wager makes sense, the lines look soft and the cash finds you, even when you sometimes don’t deserve it and are more lucky than good. Other times, we have felt like we’d miss the water falling out of boat, not being able to pick a winner for prolonged period. In these situations, we often place undo stress on ourselves trying to chase wins, instead of putting the numbers in our favor.

In sports like baseball, the opportunity is their everyday to wager. Frequently, a bettor could have a 0-5 day and felt the immediate need to make good the very next day with 5-0 record. With very rare exception, does this ever occur and typically, a gambler that is pressing for a win comes up a loser. Instead, try a practical approach. If you start 0-5, think of it as the start of a week, no matter what the actual day of the week is. Don’t chase, work harder to be back over .500 for a seven day period and in the black over the next six days. This alleviates the pressure of having to win now, and by the end of your “week”, you could have 10-8 record and up just a little, meaning you really accomplished something in the last six days, regaining the confidence to keep moving forward. Using this thought process can help you stay out of slumps, biding time until the next hot streak comes.

Another example of knowing numbers is what separates the good bettors from the ones who make the money. Every casual baseball bettor should know, Florida has been one of the best Totals plays most of the year. The sharp bettor is more in tune to the situation and has been riding the Marlins on their 14-0-2 OVER streak. This is useful information that builds wagering accounts swiftly.

Understanding the situation is key also. Despite being up over +15 units on betting baseball this season, I committed a fundamental mistake I wanted to share. Philadelphia has been really swinging the bats, scoring lots of runs and playing a number of games Over the total. On June 2, Phils starter Kyle Kendrick, despite a descent win/loss record, has an ERA of almost five and was facing Cincinnati’s Bronson Arroyo, who has an earned run average in the 5.50 range. The Reds, though less consistent on offense, had been scoring runs at a good rate and considering their bullpen is below average, believed the play was Over 10.5. When I later saw the final score totaled just nine runs, I realized I had left one very important piece of the puzzle out of my decision, which I actually knew about. Philadelphia has the best bullpen in baseball and after Kendrick had pitched about as expected in allowing four runs in 5 1/3 innings, the Phillies pen slammed the door the last 3 2/3 and never permitted a run. Knowing the numbers matters.

Even though it’s not until next Sunday, keep this figure in mind. Home teams playing on Sunday’s are 104-48, a 68.4 winning percentage and even more profitable and astounding 57-17, 77 percent, since the first Sunday in May. Being prepared to do battle with the books can give you a huge edge, if you know your numbers.

Betting Sports - Monday, June 9, 3Daily Winners

We get an early start on this Monday, on a System play that is sizzling 87.5 percent in afternoon action. Unfortunately, Mariano Rivera blew another tie game in the 9th inning against Kansas City and this time his Yankee teammates couldn't bail him out. The Trend play favors the hottest team on the Totals side and our Free Selection comes from a member of the Left Coast Connection who is on 10-3 run in all sports. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY ON home favorites like the Yankees with a money line of -175 to -250, averaging an error or less every other game on the season, against opponent starting a pitcher like the Royals Luke Hochevar, who walked five or more hitters’ in last outing. This system is phenomenal 21-3, 87.5 percent the last three seasons.

Trend – 2) Florida is 10-1 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (win percentage of 46 to 49 percent) this season.

FREE Selection -3) One of the fellas who prefers not to be known by identity, is on 10-3 run in all sports and suggests to play the Angels tonight.

Betting Sports - Sunday, June 8 at 3Daily Winners

Talked yesterday about going back to work and we certainly did with 3-0 record on Saturday. Our System play takes us right back to the South Side of Chicago with an 81.4 percent play. Another perfect Trend is available for your perusal and I’ll supply hopefully two FREE Winners, one on the diamond and one on the hardwood. Good Luck.

System -1) PLAY ON home favorites, like the White Sox with a money line of -110 or higher, who are swinging the bats to a batting average of .315 or better over their last five games, against opponent with a hot starting pitcher like Kevin Slowey (2-5, 0.952 WHIP), who has a WHIP 1.000 or less over his last three starts. This system has won 44 of last 54 times by an average of 2.1 runs per game.

Trend – 2) Tampa Bay is 10-0 against the money line after two straight games with two or more stolen bases since the beginning of 2007 season.

FREE Selection -3) Nailed down a Free Winner last night and go for three straight backing Boston in baseball and the Lakers in hoops.