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500* SYNDICATE – PHILLIES -$160
I am backing the Phillies as my Sunday 500* Syndicate. The Phillies look to split the 4 game series against the Giants with a win this afternoon. Let’s start off by noting that the Phillies are a Perfect 3-0 this season in the 4th game of a 4 game series! The Phillies certainly do not want to drop 3 out of 4 games to the Giants making this a “Must” win spot for the NL East Leaders. The Phillies could not ask for a better pitcher in today’s game then the Red Hot Cole Hamels. The Phillies have grabbed the chips in Hamels last 5 starts coming into play today! It’s important to mention that the Phillies are a perfect 4-0 in Hamels 4 career starts against the Giants! Even though the Phillies are on the Road they still remain $160 favorites. The main reason for that is the fact that the Phillies are 27-11 in Hamels' last 38 starts as a road favorite & they are also 24-8 in Hamels' last 32 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200. It is important to mention that the Giants are only 7-17 in Zito’s last 24 starts as a home underdog. The Giants are 36- 16 ~ +$1773 at home this season they are just 2-5 in their last 7 games as a home underdog of +151 to +200. Did I mention that the Phillies are baseball best road team with a record of 32-18 +$1630 on the Highway this season? Want More? The Phillies have won 20 of their last 26 games coming into play today & remain red hot despite the losing 2 of the last 3 to San Francisco. I must mention again that Philadelphia does not want to lose 3 of 4 to the Giants & they get the Ace Cole Hamels in great form! Just how good is Hamels? The Phillies are 57-26 in Hamels' last 83 starts as a favorite. 500* SYNDICATE - PHILLIES