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BOSTON –1½ +1.26 over L.A. Angels PINNACLE
The Angels are just a damaged squad as soon as they step foot into Fenway and after last might’s devastating loss, one has to wonder how they can possibly bounce back tonight. For one, they had trouble scoring against Paul Byrd, they had a 3-0 lead, blew it, they had a 7-5 lead, blew it and they had a 9-8 lead with two outs in the ninth and nobody on and blew that too. They Angels walked off dejected and psychologically drained while the Red Sox celebrated like they had just won a playoff series. This was without Youkilis and Victor Martinez and it appears as though the latter will be back tonight. The Red Sox have won 10 straight at home and Ervin Santana hasn’t beaten Boston since 2005. Including playoffs, he’s 0-2 with a 7.30 ERA in his last five starts against the Red Sox. Angels can’t get out of here fast enough and it would be a huge surprise to see them respond tonight after its most hurting and damaging loss of the year last night. Play: Boston –1½ +1.26 (Risking 2 units).

Kansas City +1.00 over DETROIT (1st 5 innings) PINNACLE
The Tigers were rather fortunate to pull one put last night after trailing 3-0 and after the Royals failed to score on a number of missed opportunities, not to mention having a couple of guys thrown out at the plate. The Tigers have just three wins in its last nine games and two of those three wins should have been losses. This is a team that is in choke mode and its chances against a dominant pitcher like Zack Greinke are not very good. Greinke is 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA in his last four starts and he’s 2-1 with a 1.16 ERA in four starts this season against the Tigers. He deserves the Cy Young award because nobody in the AL has been better. He owns the majors lowest ERA at 2.19 and these Tigers are no swinging the bats well at all and haven’t all year long. Note the 1:00 PM start time. Play: Kansas City +1.00 in the first five innings (Risking 2 units).

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September 17, 2009 1:00pm EST
UEFA Europa League
PANATHINAIKOS +1.50 OVER Galatasaray PINNACLE
Both of these teams are similar in the fact that they dominate domestically and always find themselves near the top if their respected league. This game will be close and will be a nail-biter for sure. However, at this price and with Panathinaikos playing and home, this is just too good to pass on. The fans really do play a key role in any match especially in one where there is some kind of national pride at stake, as Greece and Turkey don’t typically get along for so many reasons. I would truly say the quality on both sides is equal with the only difference here being the home field advantage in Greece where the fans are extremely passionate and the players know this, thus they must duly deliver. The last time Panathinaikos played a Turkish side they had their way dismantling a very good Fenerbache side at the time. Once again this is a very good price for a very good team especially playing at home in front of 65,000 plus. Play: PANATHINAIKOS +1.50 (Risking 2 units).

September 17, 2009 1:00pm EST
UEFA Europa League
Valencia +1.31 over LOSC LILLE PINNACLE
We played Valencia on the road this past Sunday at plus money against a weaker team and they prevailed easily winning 4-2. I really cannot believe the price we are getting here, as Valencia is a much better team than Lille. They are heading in different directions domestically and are overall in different classes. Valencia is a traditional powerhouse in my opinion and if they played in any other league in the world they would have many more trophies. Lille has only won once this season in five matches domestically and now hosts a team that is red hot in Valencia. All we have to do is take a look at Valencia’s roster and we will find quality all over the pitch, none better than superstar forward David Villa. This generous price is just way too good to pass on, as I’ll take this price with Valencia any day of the week. Lille will play a defensive style hoping to get a draw, while Valencia will attack from the start and will score easily and get the win. Play: Valencia +1.31 (Risking 2 units).

September 17, 2009 3:00pm EST
UEFA Europa League
FK PARTIZAN +2.13 OVER Toulouse PINNACLE
This is another bizarre price in my opinion. Toulouse has not only been made a favorite but a significant favorite at that. This is Toulouse we are talking about, not Lyon or Marseille. Toulouse is typically a mid table team in France who had a good year last season, which has resulted in a Europa League spot. I am not saying that Partizan is a powerhouse; however, they are playing at home where they are a pretty formidable squad. Last season they lost just once at home as they completely dominated the Serbian league winning the title by 19 points. Granted, the Serbian league is not the greatest but anytime a team is that dominant over a long period of time they must be considered dangerous. Serbia is not the most comfortable place to play for the visitors and the home crowd will do anything they can to upset the French side. This play should be considered great value especially considering who the visitors are. Partizan will come to play at home and look to start their Europa League campaign on a bright note. This game truly offers fantastic value. Play: FK PARTIZAN +2.13 (Risking 2 units).