Indian Cowboy

4 Unit Play.

* Take Under 9.5 between the Philadelphia Phillies @ Arizona Diamondbacks (Wednesday @ 9:40pm est).*

I think we've found a solid situation for the Under here.* J.A. Happ is a solid pitcher for the Phillies and he has produced some sound numbers for them as he is 7-1 with a 2.97era this year.* Heck, that's stellar. He comes off getting roughed up in his last start as he gave up 5 runs on 10 hits to the Cards in Philadelphia as the Phillies lost 1-8.* Obviously, he took the loss hard as prior to that loss he had pitched 6 straight quality starts.* Hence, he is clearly on the bounce-back this evening.* Tack that on with the fact Petit gave up 6 runs in less than 5 innings in his last effort, he too is on the bounce-back.* Petit realizes that he has to shape up and shape up quick as the Dbacks are going to start rummaging through their pitching core and likely will make several changes in the off-season. In short, if he doesn't get his act together now, they will start bringing up some talent from the minors.* I look for Happ to have a stellar game and I look for Petit to likely pitch 5 innings and give up 3 runs as this game likely ends around 5-3. The under is 5-0 in Happ's last five starts, the Under is 4-0 when Happ is a favorite and the Under is 6-1 when Petit starts as an Underdog of this margin

.4 Unit Play.

Take Under 145 between the LA Sparks @ Chicago Sky (Wednesday @ 8pm est).

I have been writing about the Sparks for some time and how they are showing improvement with the return of Candace Parker.* She comes off her first double-double performance of the year with 10 points and 12 boards, but she gives the Sparks a defensive intensity and presence which is the most important thing.* I expect her to do very well today once again but more importantly, I expect the Sparks to start to re-establish themselves on the defensive end.* This team had already been playing great defense prior to her joining the team and now her presence only aids that.* The Sparks are a more half-court and deliberate team than in the past.* I look for them to take control of this game, likely win this outright, but given that Chicago can struggle against defensive teams (i.e. against Indiana at home losing 54-83), I believe the Sky will be held in check today. This is the only wnba game on tap today and the public will likely continue to raise this total as they love to play overs more in general than unders.* So, if you can wait on this line, do so. The Under is 8-1 when the Sparks play the Eastern conference and the Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams.