Jim Feist

5-Star MLB Rivalry Wipeout!

BOSTON RED SOX VS TAMPA BAY RAYS
Take: BOSTON RED SOX

Tampa Bay went from 2008 AL Champs to last place thus far in the AL East. The main problem is an offense that ranks 13th in batting and 9th in runs scored while striking out too often. Speaking of strikeouts, they face Boston ace Josh Beckett, who has fanned 23 in 24 innings. He is 6-3 with a 2.98 ERA against Tampa Bay, and faced them already this season, fanning 10 in 7 innings (2 hits allowed) in a victory. Rays righty Matt Garza has struggled, at 1-2 with a 4.97 ERA. He's walked 14 in 24 innings and faces a super-patient Boston offense that loves to draw free passes and clog the bases. Boston's offense is red-hot, as well. Play the Red Sox.


20-Star High Roller NBA Powerhouse

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS
Take: HOUSTON ROCKETS

Houston has been in command of this series, after since spanking the Blazers on the road in Game 1. The last two games here they held Portland to 83 and 88 points, allowing 42% and 45% shooting. They played a physical style that knocked the young Blazers off their game. They ran out of gas in Game 5, though they turned an 11-point deficit midway through the third quarter into a four-point lead early in the fourth. Now coming home they know this is the game to win, as Houston doesn't want to head out on the road for Game 7. Houston is 35-8 at home, while Portland is 20-23 on the road. Look for a monster, physical effort by the home team...and the series to be over. Play the Rockets.