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MLB | Jun 08 '09 (7:10p)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta BravesPittsburgh Pirates
+126 at 5dimes15* on Pittsburgh Pirates +126

The Braves offense has been struggling, scoring just 3.9 runs per game over their last seven and 3.9 per game at home. Pittsburgh has scored 4.9 runs per game over their last seven and 4.6 per game against right-handed starters. Zach Duke has given up just 5 runs in his last 22 innings and has a road ERA of 2.57 to go with a 1.17 WHIP. Kenshin Kawakami has thrown well lately, but he comes into this game with a 4.63 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. I think the value here is to take the underdog at a decent price.
-= TOP PLAY =- MLB | Jun 08 '09 (10:05p)
Arizona D-Backs vs San Diego PadresArizona D-Backs
+160 at 5dimes20* MLB BEST BET on Arizona +160

Jon Garland has pitched great on the road this year in five starts, allowing just 7 ER in 31.3 innings. He's thrown three games against San Diego and has a 0.82 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. Jake Peavy hasn't looked like himself this year, whether it's due to feeling unwanted with the team trying to deal him any chance they get or what. He is 5-6 on the year with a 4.10 ERA and has given up 8 runs in his last 7.3 innings. Last game against the Phillies he only lasted a single frame. Over his career he carries a 4.74 ERA and 1.29 WHIP against the Diamondbacks. As far as offense goes, both teams are bad but the Padres are worse, putting up only 3.7 runs per game over their last seven and 3.7 at home. Arizona is at 4.6 over their last seven so advantage here is with the large underdog.