Pretty bland day for the most part. Not really any gimmes like the Wisla pick yesterday. There are a few I do like though...
Pick #1 Detroit Tigers
The Tigers will start Brad Penny on the mound today, who hasn't really put up anything impressive (5.07 ERA, 10-10 record, 1.53 whip, 71 strikeouts). He did however, manage a 3-0 victory over the Royals back in May. Pitching his best game ERA-wise with a 4.11 ERA.
The Royals will start Luis Mendoza who hasn't started a game since 2008. Posting a 8.43 ERA 4-9 record, 1.84 whip and 43 strikeouts in his MLB experience. He has done very well in the Pacific Coast League, where he won pitcher of the year and put up a 10-3 record with a 1.85 ERA. We will see how he will translate that to the majors tonight.
Detroit is a very good batting team. Ranking 4th in runs, 3rd in batting average, 5th on base and 4th in slugging percent. If Mendoza has pitched the way he has before in the majors, I think Detroit could score very quickly and often early in the game. My biggest concern is that Detroit doesn't have a whole lot to play for, besides homefield advantage (we saw how that worked out for the Phillies a couple nights ago). Also Penny says he wants to win (if that really means anything, talk is cheap), and I think he could use the win on his mediocre resume for this season. Pick with caution, but a really bad pitcher from previous games in the MLB vs. a top 5 batting team, may be a problem for the Royals.
Pick #2 Texas Rangers
Probably the best pick of the day in my opinion. After Real Sociedad, this will probably be my next pick. The Rangers will start Derek Holland on the mound today, posting a 4.02 ERA, 14-5 record, 1.38 whip and 148 strikeouts. So far Holland has been 2-1 against the A's in his five career games agianst them, posting a 1.72 overall ERA. Holland has been pretty hot lately. He looked great in his last game against the Indians which resulted in a 9-1 win and has won 3 of his last 4 starts. Texas has a lot on the line in order to make it to the postseason. I think they will do everything they can to beat Oakland tonight to help keep their hopes alive.
The A's will bring out Rich Harden, compiling a 4.76 ERA, 4-3 record, 1.37 whip and 83 strikeouts. Rich Harden lost to Texas (6-7) back in August. He gave up 5 hits and posted a 4.5 ERA.
Conclusion:
With Texas having so much to play for, and also being the better team on paper, I have to say Texas. Texas also has a great batting team. Ranking 3rd in runs, 2nd in batting average, 4th on base and 2nd in slugging percentage. It may be close but I have no reason to pick the A's. Even if Texas loses I wont regret the pick.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 19th picks
I'm going to just make this blog pretty plain for the next day. I need a little time to recover from a blown W15. http://streak.espn.go.com/en/entryStats?entryID=4321690
Guess I should have taken the Yes K after all.
Heres how I will start my day tomorrow though...
Wisla- Won 2-0
Coventry City- Loss 3-0
Rockies-
Guess I should have taken the Yes K after all.
Heres how I will start my day tomorrow though...
Wisla- Won 2-0
Coventry City- Loss 3-0
Rockies-
Saturday, September 17, 2011
September18th Picks
September 17th results-
Milwaukee- Won 10-1
West Virginia- Won 37-31
Auburn- Lost 38-24
Record for dayh 2-1
Record for month 23-5
I'm going to take tomorrow off as far as writeups go, but here are a few picks you should be interested
in.
Green Bay wins by double digits-
Drew Brees throws for 251+ yards- Hard to turn this down. Brees almost always goes well over 251+
Phillies win- Hamels is a great pitcher, and he has the leisure of pitching at home. Carpenter is a good pitcher. I'll take the great over the good.
Hamels records a strikeout in the 1st- Goes back to him being a great pitcher. He averages about 8 strikeouts a game. I usually hate risking picks like this, but this one isn't that bad.
These are all picks I would make. I hope it helps tomorrow...
Would love to hear any comments you have about anything. Good luck
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Milwaukee- Won 10-1
West Virginia- Won 37-31
Auburn- Lost 38-24
Record for dayh 2-1
Record for month 23-5
I'm going to take tomorrow off as far as writeups go, but here are a few picks you should be interested
in.
Green Bay wins by double digits-
Drew Brees throws for 251+ yards- Hard to turn this down. Brees almost always goes well over 251+
Phillies win- Hamels is a great pitcher, and he has the leisure of pitching at home. Carpenter is a good pitcher. I'll take the great over the good.
Hamels records a strikeout in the 1st- Goes back to him being a great pitcher. He averages about 8 strikeouts a game. I usually hate risking picks like this, but this one isn't that bad.
These are all picks I would make. I hope it helps tomorrow...
Would love to hear any comments you have about anything. Good luck
email streakhelper at streakhelp@yahoo.com
September 17th Picks
I will get results from today up soon.
Pick #1 Milwaukee Brewers
After defeating the the Reds 6-3 last night with Randy Wolf, the Brewers look to continue that same success tonight with Yovani Gillardo. Gillardo, who has posted a 3.66 ERA, 16-10 record, 1.24 whip and 183 strikeouts, saw some action against them back in April and struggled a bit. However, Gillardo has looked pretty good ever since. The Reds will start Edinson Volquez who has put up a 5.80 ERA, 1.63 whip, 5-5 record and 88 strikeouts. Gillardo looks a lot better on paper and with batting being pretty even, I like Milwaukee.
Possible Pick #1 West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia heads into Maryland tomorrow bringing with them a 2-0 record and a very good passing attack. West Virginia has looked decent so far, but wasn't as productive as expected against Marshall (which they won 34-13) and trailed the barely known Norfolk State 12-10 at halftime before a 55-12 blowout win. West Virginia has looked very good in the passing game. West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith has completed 46 of 69 for 620 yards, 6 touchdowns and no interceptions. While West Virginia's wide receivers Devon Brown (8 catches, 151 yds, 1 TD) and Stedman Bailey (7 catches, 116 yds, 1 TD) have given great support and have been very productive. However, West Virginia's running game may be a concern. Only averaging 72 yards in their last two games to pretty mediocre opponents. Both of which I feel are definitely not as good as Maryland. If West Vrginia can't get their running game going, that will put a lot of pressure on their passing game, and I believe that will make them pretty predictable. If Maryand can adjust to West Virginia's passing game and shut it down, the Mountaineers will be in trouble.
Maryland will host West Virginia after defeating a Miami team consisting of ineligible players, injuries, and off-season suspensions. So we really don't know the quality of the Miami team Maryland beat. Judging from what we saw in that game, Miami seems to be a middle-of-the-pack team. Maryland's offense was very effective in that game. In both the passing game, where Danny O'Brian completed 31 of 44 for 348 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception, and the running game where Maryland racked up 151 total yards on the ground.
Maryland is a good team and at home they make me nervous. However, we still don't know where they stand as well as we do with West Virginia. West Virginia hasn't played pretty, but they have played hard every quarter and have performed well in both the first and second half. If they play 4 quarters like they have in their 2 opening games, I don't think they will have a problem getting the win. Not that it will be easy, but West Virginia I think will pull this out by at least 3.
Possible Pick #2 Auburn Tigers
This game starts in 20 minutes so I dont have a lot of time. Anyway, a very ugly but winning Auburn team travels to play Clemson today. Auburn hasn't looked pretty in either of its two opening season wins. Beating Utah State after recovering an onside kick to win 42-38. Clemson looked impressive against Troy but struggled a bit against Wofford at home a week later, resulting in a 35-27 win. Auburn needs to be on upset alert for sure, but after beating Mississippi State last week, I think Auburn's quality of wins is better than Clemson's. Utah State blew out Weber State 54-17, I think they are a middle of the pack team. Not really good or bad. This one will be close, but if Auburn takes the same amount of luck they have had into Clemson today, I think they will pull out the win. Auburn by 3.
I will be staying away from both the Auburn and West Virginia game just to let you know. Hopefully this helps those that are considering the two.
Pick #1 Milwaukee Brewers
After defeating the the Reds 6-3 last night with Randy Wolf, the Brewers look to continue that same success tonight with Yovani Gillardo. Gillardo, who has posted a 3.66 ERA, 16-10 record, 1.24 whip and 183 strikeouts, saw some action against them back in April and struggled a bit. However, Gillardo has looked pretty good ever since. The Reds will start Edinson Volquez who has put up a 5.80 ERA, 1.63 whip, 5-5 record and 88 strikeouts. Gillardo looks a lot better on paper and with batting being pretty even, I like Milwaukee.
Possible Pick #1 West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia heads into Maryland tomorrow bringing with them a 2-0 record and a very good passing attack. West Virginia has looked decent so far, but wasn't as productive as expected against Marshall (which they won 34-13) and trailed the barely known Norfolk State 12-10 at halftime before a 55-12 blowout win. West Virginia has looked very good in the passing game. West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith has completed 46 of 69 for 620 yards, 6 touchdowns and no interceptions. While West Virginia's wide receivers Devon Brown (8 catches, 151 yds, 1 TD) and Stedman Bailey (7 catches, 116 yds, 1 TD) have given great support and have been very productive. However, West Virginia's running game may be a concern. Only averaging 72 yards in their last two games to pretty mediocre opponents. Both of which I feel are definitely not as good as Maryland. If West Vrginia can't get their running game going, that will put a lot of pressure on their passing game, and I believe that will make them pretty predictable. If Maryand can adjust to West Virginia's passing game and shut it down, the Mountaineers will be in trouble.
Maryland will host West Virginia after defeating a Miami team consisting of ineligible players, injuries, and off-season suspensions. So we really don't know the quality of the Miami team Maryland beat. Judging from what we saw in that game, Miami seems to be a middle-of-the-pack team. Maryland's offense was very effective in that game. In both the passing game, where Danny O'Brian completed 31 of 44 for 348 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception, and the running game where Maryland racked up 151 total yards on the ground.
Maryland is a good team and at home they make me nervous. However, we still don't know where they stand as well as we do with West Virginia. West Virginia hasn't played pretty, but they have played hard every quarter and have performed well in both the first and second half. If they play 4 quarters like they have in their 2 opening games, I don't think they will have a problem getting the win. Not that it will be easy, but West Virginia I think will pull this out by at least 3.
Possible Pick #2 Auburn Tigers
This game starts in 20 minutes so I dont have a lot of time. Anyway, a very ugly but winning Auburn team travels to play Clemson today. Auburn hasn't looked pretty in either of its two opening season wins. Beating Utah State after recovering an onside kick to win 42-38. Clemson looked impressive against Troy but struggled a bit against Wofford at home a week later, resulting in a 35-27 win. Auburn needs to be on upset alert for sure, but after beating Mississippi State last week, I think Auburn's quality of wins is better than Clemson's. Utah State blew out Weber State 54-17, I think they are a middle of the pack team. Not really good or bad. This one will be close, but if Auburn takes the same amount of luck they have had into Clemson today, I think they will pull out the win. Auburn by 3.
I will be staying away from both the Auburn and West Virginia game just to let you know. Hopefully this helps those that are considering the two.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 16th Picks
September 15th pick result
LSU- Won 19-6
Record for day 1-0
Record for the month 21-4
Possible Pick #1 Dynamo Dresden W/D
Ingolstadt is just an aweful team. However, at home they tend to play pretty well. Ingolstadt is 1-2-4 so far this year, and has scored just 5 goals with a -9 goal difference. Dynamo, going on the road, is 2-1-4 scored 7 goals and has a -1 goal difference. Dynamo isn't a whole lot better, but Dynamo's defense and draw option are what should give them an advantage. I do not think homefeild advantage will be enough for Ingolstadt to pull out a win, so a draw to me seems like the most appropriate outcome between these two teams.
Possible pick #2 Boston
With Beckett pitching they should stand a pretty good chance. I expect a close game since Sheilds will be pitching for Tampa (sorry such a plain writeup).
Tomorrow I will have a lot up. I have a lot to write about thanks to college football. It will have much more information and more detail than today.
LSU- Won 19-6
Record for day 1-0
Record for the month 21-4
Possible Pick #1 Dynamo Dresden W/D
Ingolstadt is just an aweful team. However, at home they tend to play pretty well. Ingolstadt is 1-2-4 so far this year, and has scored just 5 goals with a -9 goal difference. Dynamo, going on the road, is 2-1-4 scored 7 goals and has a -1 goal difference. Dynamo isn't a whole lot better, but Dynamo's defense and draw option are what should give them an advantage. I do not think homefeild advantage will be enough for Ingolstadt to pull out a win, so a draw to me seems like the most appropriate outcome between these two teams.
Possible pick #2 Boston
With Beckett pitching they should stand a pretty good chance. I expect a close game since Sheilds will be pitching for Tampa (sorry such a plain writeup).
Possible Pick #3 Arizona Diamondbacks
Wade Miley hasn't played enough games to impress me whole lot, but from his 4 starts he looks like a pretty decent pitcher. Posting a 4.5 ERA, 3-1 record, 19 strikeouts, 1.75 WHIP. He helped lead Arizona to a 6-5 win in his last start at home. The Padres will start Tim Stauffer who has been pretty impressive despite his 8-12 record. He has posted a 3.87 ERA, 122 strikeouts, 1.28 WHIP this season.
Honestly, I would stay away from this one and the Boston game unless you are desperate for a win. I'm not adding those 2 games to my record. Dynamo however, I was sadly mistaken.
Tomorrow I will have a lot up. I have a lot to write about thanks to college football. It will have much more information and more detail than today.
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