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| MLB | Sep 25, 2018 Pirates vs. Cubs |
Pirates +130 at BETONLINE |
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Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #955 Tuesday MLB Free Pick Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line (+) @ Chicago Cubs @ 8:05 ET - The Pirates are relishing the role of spoiler here and you know Chris Archer would love to be a part of it. The Pittsburgh right-hander was in the Cubs organization prior to being unloaded to the Rays before the 2011 season. Archer has a solid 3.00 ERA in his 3 starts versus the Cubs in his career. He is coming off of a great start in his most recent outing and the Pirates have won 7 of their last 9 games so Archer should get plenty of run support here. The Cubs Mike Montgomery has solid numbers on the season but opponents are actually hitting nearly .300 against him in his starts at Wrigley Field this season. Chicago is 0-6 in Montgomery's last 6 starts versus divisional opponents. Grab the underdog line value with a highly motivated team and a highly motivated pitcher. Keep in mind, the Pirates are playing with no pressure on them while the Cubs are feeling the pressure of the Brewers breathing down their necks for the NL Central division title. Free Pick PITTSBURGH |
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MLB | Sep 24, 2018 Astros vs Blue Jays |
OVER 9 -114 |
Lost $114.0 |
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Total of the Month - Rickenbach MLB Game #913 Monday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros @ 7:05 ET - The Blue Jays Marco Estrada and the Astros Dallas Keuchel matched up on June 27th and that game totaled 13 runs. I wouldn't be surprised to see a similar end result tonight. Houston's Keuchel has seen the over go 4-1 in his 5 starts versus the Jays in his career. Toronto's Estrada enters this start off of a solid outing at Baltimore but this certainly has been the exception rather than the norm lately for the Blue Jays right-hander. He entered that start having been crushed to the tune of a 12.60 ERA over his 4 prior starts. The Astros game yesterday ended up being a push to the total so they are still on a 3-0 run to the over entering this match-up. Also, in road games with a posted total of 9 or 9.5 runs, Houston is on a long-term 47-23 run to the over. As a road favorite of -175 or more, the Astros are on a 21-10 run to the over. As a home underdog of +175 or more, the Blue Jays are 20-8 to the over! Only 1 of Keuchel's last 5 road starts have remained under the total. The Jays lost 5-2 yesterday but had previously won 6 of their last 8 games and averaged scoring 5 runs per game. The point being that the Jays are still playing hard to close out the season while the Astros are working hard to try and lock up the AL West title. Houston has won 6 of their last 8 games and averaged scoring 6 runs per game in the process. 10* OVER the total in Toronto |
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MLB | Sep 24, 2018 Orioles vs Red Sox |
OVER 8½ -110 |
Lost $110.0 |
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Contrarian Crusher - Rickenbach MLB Game #917 Monday 8* OVER the total in Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles @ 7:10 ET - Yes it will be cool in Boston this evening but that is nothing unusual for late September. The Red Sox were 4-0 to the over (and had averaged scoring 7.3 runs per game) in their 3 games prior to yesterday's 4-3 loss. As for the Orioles, they are off of a 6-3 win over the Yankees yesterday that was the 3rd straight game in which Baltimore tallied at least a dozen hits! While the O's have been hot at the plate, one can also expect the Red Sox to bounce right back at the plate tonight. The last time Boston faced the Orioles Bundy, they got to him for 7 earned runs in just 5 innings of work. As for Red Sox starter Eovaldi, he has averaged less than 4 innings per start in his last 3 start. Also, prior to this he allowed 14 earned runs on 35 hits in just 18 innings spanning his 4 previous starts! That included getting crushed at Baltimore. Look for the red hot Orioles sticks to get to him once again and this should be an easy over. 8* OVER the total in Boston |
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NFL | Sep 24, 2018 Steelers vs Bucs |
Steelers +1 -108 at pinnacle |
Won $100 |
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Primetime Punisher - Rickenbach NFL Game #489 Monday 10* Top Play Pittsburgh Steelers (+) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ 8:15 ET - The winless Steelers are at the 2-0 Buccaneers and the earliers lines on this game had Pittsburgh as nearly a field goal favorite. Now the Steelers are the underdog in this match-up as of early Monday morning and I love the value we're getting here with the road team. While it is true that Tampa Bay is 2-0 this season, it is also true that the Bucs have allowed an average of 376.5 passing yards per game. That porous pass defense will be trying to stop Big Ben and Company and note that the Steelers passing attack is averaging 377.5 passing yards per game thus far. Look for that match-up to be the key to this game. Yes I know that the Pittsburgh run defense has not been good so far this season but they'll be fired up in the trenches and ready to go here as a winless team on the road under the Monday Night lights. Big opportunity for the Steelers here and note that Tampa Bay managed less than 2 yards per carry in their win last week. In games with a line between +3 and -3, the Steelers are on a 9-3 SU run. Pittsburgh also is a long-term 31-10 SU in Monday night games! In games with a total of 49.5 points or more, Tampa Bay is a long-term 4-12 SU! You can see that a lot of points are expected here and I don't expect the Buccaneers to be able to keep up. Under Mike Tomlin, the Steelers are 11-2 ATS when they are a road dog and facing an opponent that is off of back to back straight up wins. Of course that system is in effect here and I am grabbing the very hungry road dog in this one. 10* PITTSBURGH |
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Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach ranks among the most consistent and reliable handicappers in the industry on a year in and year out basis. With his affinity for statistics (truly a "numbers whiz") Scott naturally chose a career in business in 1993 when he earned his 4-year university degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) and, in the same year, passed all 4 parts of the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam on the first sitting. As a CPA, Scott's business acumen led to razor sharp money management skills. His "sharp line analysis" assures clients get the most "bang for their buck." Rickenbach ultimately chose his true passion (high level sports analysis) over high finance. Now 46 and in his prime, Scott brings decades of experience in full tilt sports research to the table. He’s been handicapping on the professional level for 15 years and prides himself on the fact that documented records exist for each and every selection he makes. His decade plus of documented results in the industry have included a wealth of top five finishes in all of the sports. This has included many #1 net profit rankings for multiple seasons and multiple sports including high ranking finishes in NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, CFL and MLB. The nickname? A bulldog is a breed known for its courageousness, tenacity and determination. Scott earned the nickname, “The Bulldog” for his tenacious pursuit of profits and an unrelenting work ethic to be a top handicapper in the industry. Scott has built a deep client base and loyal following because of his consistent results and honest and open approach to handicapping. Join "The Bulldog" today and you'll see the integrity and professionalism shine through. |
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