Jason Storm
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164-109-1 Overall Record
MLB Predictions: Washington Nationals (-102) vs. San Diego Padres (-104) Over-Under 6.5
At this point the two teams playing this match up should be fairly even with the history of the Nationals not being to hot and the Padres just so-so over the past 10 years. But as you have seen this year has already had some surprises that no one really planned for. The Nationals is one. Sure they were gonna be good with the pitching they have but the way they’ve been playing is outstanding, The Padres however are doing the opposite completely. They look about as good as the Royals, just ya know in a different division.
The pitching has been the key for the Nationals this year. Some of the best pitchers sit on one team together and no its not the Phillies. Washington has a knack for building up hype in all of their sports and letting them down, but this year the Nats this time arent playing for last place. They seem hungry and ready for the wins and they arent letting up. Today’s game has Edwin Jackson taking the mound ready to see if the low hitting San Diego will swing for the fences. His ERA floats in at 4.26 but his 1-1 record has 20 K’s just this year alone. In his 9 years in the MLB hes starting way hot with his fast ball. Sure his WHIP isn’t Strausburg but what is in this league? As a team they are still boasting a 1.03 WHIP which cant hurt right?
Over on the Padres side the 7 year pitcher Edison Volquez sure has seen better days. He hasn’t had a win since early June of last season against the Rays. Although he hasn’t posted a win this season he still has 22K’s which is slightly better than Jackson. Even his ERA is only .04 different than Jackson. Sure hes not that great so far but I could see him picking up some real heat going into this game looking to prove something. The biggest play will be the strikes he and the bullpen can put out. They are 6th overall with 151 and could watch it climb very high come the 9th inning at home.
Below is the projected starting line up for the Nationals. Please keep in mind that this is not official. I am doing this just so you can see some of the names in case you missed the off season acquisitions and departures.
Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa, Chad Tracy, Mark DeRosa, Tom Gorzelanny, Adam LaRoche, Jayson Werth, Rick Ankiel, Wilson Ramos, Roger Bernadina, Stephen Lombardozzi
Below is the projected starting line up for the Padres
Will Venable, Andy Parrino, Chase Headley, Jeremy Hermida, Micah Owings, Huston Street, Mark Kotsay, Yonder Alonso, Cameron Maybin, Orlando Hudson, John Baker,  Jesus Guzman, Luke Gregerson, Joshua Spence, Chris Denorfia
The hitters for both teams haven’t gotten off to a great start which may hurt both with decent pitchers setting up to duel it out. I dont see anyone knocking many home runs, it will be a low scoring game I feel. The Nationals have kept the last 4 games before last night to shut outs so like I said I don’t see much of a scoring shoot out.
Washington is playing on top of their game right now and if they improve the batting they will stay above the Braves and hopefully win the first half of the season.
Pick: Washington Nationals -102

Jason Storm
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165-109-1 Overall Record
MLB Predictions: Arizona Diamondbacks (+135) vs. Washington Nationals (-145) Over-Under 6.5
I will be the first to start this off and say I’m on the Zimmermann bandwagon. How can you not be? I dont think theres a sports writer in the game right now that isnt interested in the marvel hes started with. That bring said I will keep it as even down the line as much as I can on this match up only because of who they are playing and thats the 12-11 Diamondbacks who is having a fairly good early season themselves keeping only a 4 games behind the power slugging Dodgers in the NL West.
Arizona’s pitching hasnt been at the top of their game on the higher end of all stats even falling into the 20th spot in ERA at 4.10 which is not looking to hot at all. The defense itself has given up quite a few possible wins for the D’Backs already and I think it will be something to continue unless the bullpen steps up soon. However the
offense is whats keeping them int the early chase. They lead the entire MLB on Stolen Bases and hold 8th place in the MLB on Home Runs. That is something to be pretty proud of. Chris Young and Jason Kubel are batting with best of them and I’m pretty sure all the Arizona fans just want to watch Joe Saunders pitch every single game with his .90 ERA and WHIP of .87 which is simply crazy talk after 3 games. But this game will not be seeing Saunders pitch.
Instead we have Trevor Cahill. He’s 1-2 so far and holding a 3.70 ERA which isnt bad but it isnt very good either going into your fourth game. His OBP is just over .316 and
his WHIP isnt bad at 1.27 but if hes looking to gain a great win this would be the time to step up and rock the Nats in the Nations Capitol.
Hitting those pitches though might be a problem as the Nats are, how can I put this nicely, absolutely awful. The highest they rank on any stat for Offense is 25th. Yeah, you read that right. They are second to last in the majors in BA and HR which is sad seeing as how they have several guys I’m sure can knock out a few more runs per game,
alas they dont. Hell the best player at bat so far this year has been first baseman Adam LaRoche whos played for 5 different teams in his 9 seasons in the MLB. While the hitting is cold the pitching is hot as the sun. This team is stacked. They are number one with ERA and Strike Outs and a team WHIP of 1.07. Wow.
The man pitching tonight will be Jordan Zimmermann. Hes absolutely nuts so far this season with a ERA of 1.33, and OBP of .200 and a scolding WHIP of .70. YIKES. Him and Steven Strasburg are two young guys that make this team what it is today.
Below is the projected starting line up for the Nationals. Please keep in mind that this is not official. I am doing this just so you can see some of the names in case you missed the off season acquisitions and departures.
Ian Desmond, Stephen Lombardozzi, Danny Espinosa, Adam LaRoche, Xavier Nady, Tyler Moore, Craig Stammen, Chad Tracy, Bryce Harper, Jesus Flores, Rick Ankiel
Jayson Werth – Doubtful, Ryan Zimmerman – Out
Below is the projected starting line up for the Diamondbacks
Willie Bloomquist, Ryan Roberts, Justin Upton, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Ransom, Gerardo Parra, A.J. Pollock, Henry Blanco, Patrick Corbin,
Craig Breslow, Lyle Overbay, David Hernandez,
Chris Drew – Out, Chris Young – Out
With no crazy good batters I dont see the Diamondbacks jumping on this game with Zimmermann up on the mound. He simple just too good. If they can start off early and confuse him then I say they have a shot but the fact of the matter is that The Nats pitching is just really that good. How else would they be 14-8?
Pick:  Washington Nationals -145

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics: Free NBA Picks
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14May2012
Jason Storm
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166-112-1 Overall Record
NBA Predictions: Philadelphia 76ers (+4) vs. Boston Celtics (-4) Over-Under 173.5
After an exciting game Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics take the floor in game 2 of their second round playoff series.  The Sixers were able to clog up the paint versus Boston forcing Boston’s frontcourt players to live on the perimeter where they were mostly ineffective for most of the game.  Both teams seemed comfortable playing an up tempo type of game, which will likely lead to a lot points for both teams in game two.
Both teams averaged over 90 points per game during the season, which makes this 173.5 point line seem laughable.  In game one, the line was 171 and the Sixers and Celtics combined to score 183 points.  Although the first game was close, do not expect game 2 to be much different from an offensive standpoint.
For the Sixers, the over play is 7-1 in their last 8 games following a straight up loss and 4-1 in Philadelphia’s last 5 playoff games as an underdog.  Even though, the Sixers are very fortunate to even be in the second round, people forget that this team started the season off on fire before slowing down after the All-Star break.  Expect for Philadelphia to come out fired up for game two as they know that they let the first game slip away from them.
As for Boston, they have been very comfortable playing faced paced with Rajon Rondo and nobody expects for Paul Pierce to struggle the way he did in the first game.  The over play is 4-1 in Boston’s last 5 games following an against the spread loss and 5-1 in the Celtics last 6 Conference Semifinals games.  The only real question mark for Boston will be the effectiveness of Ray Allen with those bone spurs in his right ankle.
Whether Ray Allen is effective or not for the Celtics, they have enough offensive firepower to push the combined scoring total for this game over 173.5 points.  Philadelphia has a chance to win this game, because of their balanced scoring attack with four players averaging double figures, so there is no reason not to believe this game will be a higher scoring affair than the odds makers think.  Honestly, there is no reason that I can see to take the under play, so bet the over and get ready to collect your money.
Pick: Over 173.5
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перед серией хотел играть в этих матчах любой тотал выше 172 на меньше , в первом дали 171 , во втором 173 , после просмотра первой игры мнение не изменил, но ставить сегодня не буду , хотя в принципе считаю низы будут