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This is a play on the SEATTLE MARINERS as part of our MLB Underdog Double Play. Seattle lost the series opener on Friday as Luis Castillo pitched a gem but was outdueled by Jon Gray in the 2-0 loss. The pitching has been great lately, allowing three runs or less in 10 of 13 games. The Rangers has won 10 of 13 to maintain their lead in the American League West which is now 2.5 games over the Astros. The potent offense however has been held in check with just two runs in each of the last two games. Texas will see an unknown which is an edge for the Mariners as Bryan Woo will be making his Major League debut. The top pithing prospect in the system has posted a 2.05 ERA in nine starts while winning the Mariners Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April and May. Andrew Heaney has been on fire with a 0.95 ERA over his last three starts but most of his success has been on the road where he has a 1.82 ERA in four starts compared to a 5.34 ERA in six home outings. Here, we play on American League road underdogs with a money line of +125 to +175 allowing 4.4 or fewer rpg, after allowing two runs or less in two straight games. This situation is 26-12 (68.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (915) Seattle Mariners

This is a play on the CINCINNATI REDS for our Saturday Free Play. Milwaukee took the series opener 5-4 in 11 innings last night to maintain its half-game lead over Pittsburgh in the National League Central. The Brewers are just 3-5 over their last eight games and come in as a small public favorite tonight. The Reds have lost two straight games following a five-game winning streak that has gotten them into the mix in the very average division as they trail Milwaukee by only four games despite the loss last night. Colin Rae has been serviceable for the Brewers with a 4.75 ERA through eight starts but he has only one quality outing and he has allowed four runs in exactly half of his starts. Graham Ashcroft came out of the gate on fire as he posted a 2.00 ERA through his first six starts but then hit a wall where he allowed seven or more runs in three of four starts but is coming off a good bounce back effort against the Cubs to carry into today. Here, we play on National League teams when the money line is +125 to -125 with a slugging percentage of .400 or worse and with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 2.00 or worse over his last five starts going up against a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.25 or better. This situation is 26-9 (74.3 percent) since 1997. Play (906) Cincinnati Reds

Matt is coming off Friday Sweep with wins on the +158 Nationals and +135 Orioles for a +$2,930 night, and he is 11-2 his L13 plays and it is now an 18-6 +$18,320 MLB run! Matt is poised for a massive Saturday with an MLB Underdog Double Play as he goes for yet another PERFECT 2-0 SWEEP! The NBA is coming off a loss with the Heat on Thursday night and the NBA is on a 46-32-2 recent run. Going back, Fargo is on a 128-88-3 run and keeps it going in the NBA Finals which continue on Sunday.

This is a play on the OAKLAND ATHLETICS as part of our MLB Underdog Double Play. Miami took the opener of this series last night as it shut out Oakland 4-0 behind a stellar effort from Edward Cabrara. The Marlins have won five of seven to get back to two games over .500. Oakland has dropped two in a row following a pair of huge underdog wins over the Braves and the Athletics are catching another big number despite not having a huge disadvantage on the mound. Luis Medina opened the season with an awful start against the Angels but has settled down and is two-thirds of an inning from tossing three straight quality outings. Medina has allowed seven home runs in those four starts but Miami is not a power team, ranked tied for fifth fewest home runs in the league. Eury Perez has been a great addition to the Marlins rotation as he has allowed three runs or less in all four of his starts but he has yet to go past five innings and Miami is just 2-2 in those games. Here, we play on American League underdogs with a money line of +175 to +250 with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 6.20 or worse on the season going up against an opponent with a starting pitcher who lasts less than five innings per start. This situation is 22-14 (61.1 percent) since 1997. 10* (927) Oakland Athletics