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Smokin' Dave Cokin continues to make history as one of the nation's top sports gaming analysts of all time. Dave's reputation as the ultimate college sports insider expands by the year. His coveted Sunday night early college football plays literally move the number as soon as they're released and there are few analysts who can equal his big play record over the years. "The Cat in the Hat" also has the loftiest media credentials in the handicapping industry. Dave was voted as the 2004 and 2006 Nevada Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. He's been a radio/TV fixture in Las Vegas as well as nationally since the mid 1980's. Dave has co-hosted national network sports shows with such luminaries as Pete Rose, Bill Raftery, Matt Guokas, Dick Versace and Johnny Orr, just to name a few. Dave is presently heard weekdays from 1-3 PM on ESPN920 in Las Vegas. Cokin is a featured columnist in several national publications and is regularly in demand as a gaming insider on numerous sports talk shows throughout the land. No wonder Dave Cokin was tagged by noted author Martin Mendelsohn as the "Ted Williams of the sports service industry." Perhaps the only difference is that Dave occasionally tips his cap.
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957 ATL Braves
958 FLA Marlins
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 Time 2008-07-23 19:10:00 |
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I pick "
(958) FLA Marlins
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I've got all the respect for Tim Hudson, who remains an outstanding pitcher for the Braves. But Atlanta is miserable on the road, and that includes when Hudson takes the mound. They're a substandard 3-9 in his 12 away starts. Ricky Nolasco is on a big roll for the Marlins. They're the better team right now by a pretty significant margin, and I have to feel the price here is kind of absurd. Strong value play on the Marlins to again top the Braves.
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911 LA Dodgers
912 COL Rockies
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Time 2008-07-22 21:05:00 |
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I pick "
(912) COL Rockies
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The Rockies eat up lefties at home, and I expect them to do loads of damage tonight. Dodgers rookie Clayton Kershaw has a ton of promise, but his control issues are a major concern at this locale in particular. Plus, he relies on a hook as his out pitch and breaking ball hurlers do not flourish in the think air at Coors. Ubaldo Jimenez is actually pitching really well right now for the Rockies, and I feel strongly that Colorado is the right side in this game.
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909 SD Padres
910 STL Cardinals
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Time 2008-07-20 14:15:00 |
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I pick "
(910) STL Cardinals
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The Padres continue to be abysmal, and I can't see much reason for belief today will be any different. Baek has had his good moments, but he's not a good bet to cool off a sizzling Cardinals offense. It's the first start for well regarded Redbirds lefty Jaime Garcia. He's made a rapid advance through the system this season, and while his control is an occasional issue, I expect him to contain the SD bats well enough. The price is right as I made the Cardinals a more substantial favorite, especially off the big Saturday rally. I'll spot the number with St. Louis to extend the latest Padres losing streak.
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