MLB Picks Contest: Standings Update, Twins Reds

MLB Picks Contest: Standings Update, Minnesota Twins over Cincinnati Reds

I’ll be honest – I’m a little disappointed in the low participation. We do this because it’s fun, but we also like when the numbers are big and we can build participation in the page. The MLB Picks contest is still in its early stages and our five-way tie at three wins is in no way insurmountable. Please help spread the word so we can keep this going – the winner gets 100 bucks and it’s free to participate. Let’s keep this going! Follow along on our Facebook page to join in!

That said, here are our standings after the Minnesota Twins took out the Cincinnati Reds last week:

Three Wins

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MLB Picks: Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals, ABC

MLB Picks: Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals

The line here absolutely looks like a trap. Doug Fister is off to a slow start. The Nats aren’t hitting right now. But are we seriously to believe that in an ABC progression at home, starting at 1.8 odds, the Washington Nationals won’t turn a profit against the lowly Cincinnati Reds? I’m all over this one.

The Washington Nationals have been a pretty reliable feature in our ABC betting systems this season. When we pick our spots, the consistency of the Nats throughout the lineup combines with one of the best ...

ZCODE MLB CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 10 IS LIVE!

Today we start round 10 in the contest! Posting window is open like always on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Let me remind you that contenders are able to post up to 3 picks per round now in case someone was unlucky with A and B bet. Just keep in mind that you have to increase stake after each step. Please check rules for details. Remember about reset opportunity. Once per contest you can get new bankroll in case your recovery plan will not be successful. I encourage all members to participate in the contest. You have nothing ...

ZCODE MLB CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 9 RECAP

Dundee is great, but Bernard is greater… at least for now! New contest leader arrived, but differences between top 3 players are tiny! Guys behind them are also not so far behind and pushing hard! Best time of every competition is just in front of us. It will be fantastic, dramatic and spectacular finish for sure! Three more rounds, one stage and we will get all answers!

Round 9 ends third stage in the contest so third time players get points awards. We have a lot of different ranks this time so check ...

MLB Picks: New York Yankees at LA Angels

I like this one because it’s such an interesting matchup here. The New York Yankees have been one of the streakiest teams in baseball, particularly since the loss of Jacoby Ellsbury. The Los Angeles Angels have been a picture of mediocrity this season, but consistently mediocre and you have to appreciate them for that as they float around .500 for the year.

This pitching matchup is interesting. An expensive relic of Yankees past waddles out onto the mound with his 5+ ERA to face CJ Wilson, a former top-tier pitcher who is ...

MLB Picks: LA Dodgers at Miami Marlins

It’s a tough line, but I think if you’re going to invest in a heavy favorite on the road you better have Zack Greinke on the mound. This play really comes down to whether the Miami Marlins can hit one of the best pitchers in the league and the LA Dodgers’ true ace this season so far.

Quite frankly, with Stanton injured, I just don’t see how Miami can keep up. There’s a stud on the mound and the vastly superior team is looking to rebound. Most teams don’t take out ...

MLB Picks: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

This is not exactly a forum pick for me, but it’s a lean. I see some serious value in the line at home for the San Diego Padres, and I think the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks have their work cut out for them. That said, with a weak signal from the computer (if any) and an unreliable pitcher on the mound for the home team, I think we should temper our expectations here. I officially don’t have any plays today, but if you’re looking for some action or just need a ...

MLB Picks Contest: Minnesota Twins at Cincinnati Reds

Tuesday, June 30th: Hughes v DeSclafani

Well, after Johnny Cueto’s start was pushed back for no reason, most of you got a pretty easy win from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds never really stood a chance, and it was one of the biggest progression bets of the season for my forum. It ended up being a whacky game, so I figure we should give the Reds another chance.

The Minnesota Twins are another terrible team, and on the road they’re a tough team to trust. They definitely have a pitching edge here with Phil Hughes, but the Cincinnati Reds have home field advantage and I don’t think either team is really worth supporting. So, in a game that will never fit my forum because bad teams breed volatility, who do you have? As always, simply comment on this post to participate.

Here are our standings so far:

Three Wins ...

ZCODE MLB CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 9 IS LIVE!

Today we start round 9 in the contest! Posting window is open like always on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Let me remind you that contenders are able to post up to 3 picks per round now in case someone was unlucky with A and B bet. Just keep in mind that you have to increase stake after each step. Please check rules for details. Remember about reset opportunity. Once per contest you can get new bankroll in case your recovery plan will not be successful. I encourage all members to participate in the contest. You have nothing ...

MLB Picks: Mark D’s 2015 Baseball Expert Forum Predictions Update

MLB Picks: Mark D’s 2015 Expert MLB Sports Betting Forum Update I just wanted to update you guys on our progress again in the Z-Code VIP Club expert forum for my picks. We’ve missed some low confidence progressions this month and had a couple drops, but we’ve been pretty careful to protect a season worth of impressive profits. As such, we’re still right around the 10 units mark on the year as we’ve mitigated those losses with high winning percentage days and some solid returns. For me that’s $1,000 in profit based on $100 units and $50 average A ...

MLB Picks: Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates, Progression Wager

We had this one pegged as an MLB Picks Contest game, but after Johnny Cueto got removed from this one suddenly I don’t see this as much of a coin flip. You have three games in a row now of a better team with a better pitcher playing better baseball at home. The line is reasonable, the Reds limp in with a spot starter, and I like the Pittsburgh Pirates in an ABC progression here against the Cincinnati Reds.

I have some issues trusting the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup sometimes, and they were a highly mediocre team at the beginning ...

MLB Picks: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners

MLB Picks: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners I know Felix Hernandez hasn’t exactly been dominant this year, but he has been winning games for the Seattle Mariners. The guy has a remarkable record so far, and any time he’s on the hill I think the Mariners have a great chance to win. Against a mediocre Kansas City Royals lineup that is slumping a bit and on the road, I think he’ll be in great form.

What’s more, the Kansas City Royals limp into this one in Seattle with Joe Blanton on the mound. The pitching edge would probably warrant ...

MLB Picks: San Francisco Giants at LA Dodgers

MLB Picks: San Francisco Giants vs LA Dodgers

I love Sunday Night Baseball, and this is one of the most intense rivalries in sports as two New York transplants to battle on the west coast. The San Francisco Giants have had a decent year so far, but they’ve been remarkably inconsistent. The LA Dodgers have had some trouble with injuries, but on the verge of being swept by the San Francisco Giants – can they find a way to win here?

The computer likes the underdog value here. Personally, I’m not going to touch this one for its volatility. That said, ...

MLB Picks Contest: Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates ($100 Prize)

MLB Picks Contest: Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Johnny Cueto and the Cincinnati Reds are off to a poor start, while the Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t exactly impressed anyone either. The Bucs have the better team and they have a strong pitcher on the mound of their own, but he’s no Cueto. I think that makes this a great contest pick for us here.

The MLB Season is starting to get to that point in the season where the bad teams develop some young chemistry, pitchers hit their stride, and the easy money of the first few months is but a fond and distant memory. We cracked the 20 wins above .500 barrier with our forum, but we’ve lost a couple bets since that mark. It’s a funny time for baseball, and we’ve been exercising a discretion-intensive approach to keep our profits and pick our spots. The results are great, and we’re having a lot fun. To that end, I honestly ...

ZCODE MLB CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 7 RECAP

Contest action is fast and we already finished 7 rounds in competition. I can say that during this round we had similar scenario to previous rounds. Contest leader is extremely stable, but there is tons of action and big drama behind him. Unexpected D’backs sweep was painful for few contenders, but top players made overall huge profit again! There is few new folks in top 10 players. Check below round 7 heroes!

Next round starts on Friday. Stay tuned!

STATISTICS

IN ROUND 7 TOP 10 PLAYERS MADE PROFIT $2590

ROUND 7 MVP ...

MLB Picks: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants

MLB Picks: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants, ABC Progression

We’ve had a very strong season so far, which is why I was hesitant to post any games that didn’t really fit the system. We’ve seen the San Francisco Giants rise from the ashes a bit lately, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have fallen apart, losing four in a row and looking bad doing it.

First, the pitching matchup here is a huge edge for the Giants at home. Bumgarner is easy to trust and comes through in the big game. I know it’s the lowly Diamondbacks, but at home I think ...