Steak for the Cash picks for Tuesday, April 16

First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and everyone affected by the tragic events today at the Boston marathon.  One of the many reasons I love sports so much is that it has such a unifying force.  Unfortunately, tragic and just plain stupid and reckless things sometimes happen at sporting events and ruin them.  My dad ran in the Boston marathon twice.  One of the times he ran we went as a family to watch and support him.  It was an incredible event and Boston is a great, great city.   It is unfortunate that a great sporting event like the Boston marathon was ruined today by such a senseless act, but much, much more tragic that 3 people died and over 100 people injured, many of them seriously.We wish everyone the best, and may God bless us all. 

Okay, I promise I will do Beat the Streak picks in the morning for the games tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.  Make sure you check the Baseball Games site before the afternoon games start.  I apologize for the lack of picks.  I've had a lot of homework and such for school.  I still want to help you all out as much as I can though.  I also promise I will update the Basketball Games site soon.  

We had a mediocre day yesterday, but we won our stash pick again.  There aren't a ton of great picks for tomorrow, but we wish you luck and hope you have fun streaking!

The props marked with a * are also featured on the game Streak It Up.

Our top "stash" picks:

1. NHL:  New York Rangers
2. MLB:  Detroit Tigers

Our picks for every prop:

1. Soccer:  Liberec Win
• I think a lot of people are taking the win/draw because Teplice beat Liberec 3-0 at home back in November and the odds are similar for both teams.  Liberec has won the last two matchups between these two though, although those were home games for them.  Liberec is also far ahead of Teplice in the league table, but I must warn you, I know next to nothing about Czech Cup soccer.
• Confidence: 40%
2. Other:  Real Madrid
• Real Madrid won the first two games of this series at home, the first by 26 points, and the second by 12 points.  They are one of the top teams in Europe, and should win this pretty easily.  Hopefully it's not  a trap game.
• Confidence: 50%
3. *Soccer:  Bayern Munich wins by 3+
• Bayern Munich is one of the top teams in Europe, easily on par with Barcelona and Real Madrid.  They beat Wolfsburg 2 - 0 on the road back in February and 3 - 0 at home back in September.  They are dominant at home, and are heavily favored in this match.  I'm 100% confident they will win, just not nearly as confident it will be by 3+, but they definitely have the talent to do so.
• Confidence: 60%
4. *Soccer:  Arsenal Win
• Arsenal have been great at home, and Everton has a horrible record at Arsenal.  Both teams are fighting for position within the top 5 of the league table.  Arsenal has had some great results lately, including their impressive win on the road at Bayern Munich in Champions League action.  Everton has been tough in the Premier League this season though, and they did draw 1-1 with Arsenal at home back in November.
• Confidence: 50%
5. Soccer:  Yes Arsenal is leading at least once during the first half
• I don't think I have ever seen this type of prop before on SFTC.  It's cool to get some variety and creativity in the picks!  This should be an easy green, unless of course there is no score in the first half.  Still, Arsenal will want to come out and attack early and not give Everton a chance to get momentum.
• Confidence: 70%
6. Soccer:  Yes Everton scores 1+ goals in the second half
• I'm leaning yes at the moment, but this pick is subject to change, so make sure you come back at halftime.  I especially like this if Everton is down at the half.
• Confidence: 50%
7. MLB:  Baltimore Orioles
• The Orioles have played most of the season on the road so far.  One of their road trips included a series at Tampa Bay, in which they won 2 of the 3 games, including the first one.  The Orioles are back at home now, and should win at least this one.
• Confidence: 70%
8. MLB:  New York Yankees
9. NHL:  Washington Capitals
• This is a match-up between two of the top teams in the East.  Both are riding great momentum coming into this game.  The Caps are 7 - 0 in the month of April.  The Maple Leafs are in the middle of a 9 - 1 - 4 stretch.  The Caps have lost both games to the Maple Leafs this season, both by a score of 3 - 2, but I think the Caps extend their win streak since they are at home.
• Confidence: 60%
10. *NHL:  New York Rangers
• The Rangers sure have had great success against the Flyers.  They have won 5 of the last 6 at Philadelphia.  Their goalie, Henrik Lundqvist, has won 11 of his last 12 starts against the Flyers, posting a 1.66 GAA in those starts.  He has also played spectacularly this season, especially lately, and has a very good chance of winning the Vezina trophy again.  They are also clinging on to the last playoff spot in the East, so they need to win this game.
• Confidence: 80%
11. *NHL:  St. Louis Blues
• Man, I'm undecided on this one.  These teams both have similar records and have split their regular season meetings.  Assuming the Blues make the playoffs, these two could meet in the first round, so we may be seeing this prop on here in the near future.  I'm taking the Blues because they need to win to make the playoffs, they are at home, and because they need to end their losing streak.  
• Confidence: 50%
12. MLB:  Texas Rangers
• I'm not really confident about this pick either.  The line is Texas -115, but they are on the road. Both of these pitchers have pitched well, but have not received a lot of run support.  This will most likely be a low scoring game.  I just think the Rangers, although they haven't hit the ball super well lately, are better offensively than the Cubs.  I definitely wouldn't put a high streak on this game though.
• Confidence: 50%
13. MLB:  San Francisco Giants
• The Giants have been unstoppable with Zito at the mound.  They have won each of his last 16 starts, an impressive streak to say the least, and one that has not been accomplished since 1936.  In each of his first two starts of this season he pitched 7 scoreless innings.  The Brewers counter with Wily Peralta (4.50 ERA), who has never faced the Giants.  The line is Giants -102, which is pretty much an even line, but I just can't pick against Zito in this one.
• Confidence: 70%
14. MLB:  Los Angeles Angels
• Good grief, another tossup pick.  The Angels are favored at -110, but they lost last night 8 - 2. Poor pitching has been costing them games, and all the money they paid for star players hasn't really been paying off either.  I'm only taking the Angels here because their pitcher is a little better than the Twins' pitcher and because they lost the first game.  Pick at your own risk.
• Confidence: 50%
15. NHL:  Minnesota Wild
• The Oilers have lost their last 5 and just fired their general manager.  The Wild on the other hand, are focused on winning games and securing a playoff spot.  With so much uncertainty around Edmonton, I have to take the Wild in this one.  
• Confidence: 70%
16. *MLB:  Detroit Tigers
• I think this may be the pick of the day.  The Tigers are red-hot right now.  Fister is 2 - 0 this season and pitching very well.  The Mariners just acquired Harang from Colorado on Thursday and this will be his first start of the season.  The line is Tigers -123.  I think the Tigers win easily. 
• Confidence: 90%
17. *NHL:  San Jose Sharks
• The Sharks have been dominant over the Kings at home, winning 5 straight and going 26 - 3 - 2 in their last 31 there.  The Kings have lost 3 straight on the road, but haven't lost 4 straight on the road since 2009.  Both are vying for playoff position and home-ice advantage.  I gambled against the Sharks last night but I won't do it again.  The Sharks continue their dominance at home.
• Confidence: 70%