July 27 - Riding the hot team is the way to go in MLB betting....sometimes.

Another rookie starting pitcher bit us in the butt last night as Minnesota and Andy Swarzak were able to hold the hot L.A. Angels to 1 lonely run while the Twins offense came alive and put up 10 runs. At least we were able to get some money back with the Over bet.

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays

Have to get the pick up early today since I will be away from the computer tomorrow to do some scouting. The odds on this game seem way to low for 2 teams going in opposite directions. The Yankees have been on fire after the All Star break opening up a 6 1/2 game lead over the 3rd place Rays. The Rays have not been able to get some much needed wins as NY and Boston are showing that they are ready for the playoffs now.

Rock solid A.J. Burnett starts for the Yankees. He has won his last 5 games all against teams with winning records. He is in the form he needs to be in and will have little trouble shutting down a Rays offense that has had trouble putting runs up on the board as of late. The Yankee offense has truly been clicking especially Texiera who is showing why he deserves the money he is being paid.

Tampa Bay limps back home and gets to have James Shields on the mound but unfortunately for them he is on only 4 days of rest. He is 3 -7 in his last 10 with only 4 days rest. He definitely has not been the same dominant pitcher he was last year and now gets to face a team he has historically had trouble with. The Rays are 1 -7 in Shields last 8 starts vs. the Yankees.

Some Pure Profets trends:
-Yankees are 14-2 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
-Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
-Yankees are 12-2 in Burnett's last 14 starts as a favorite.
-Rays are 1-7 in Shields' last 8 starts vs. Yankees.

Lets ride the trends and make some money on a Monday

PURE PROFETS PLAY OF THE DAY:

NY YANKEES - 110

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