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ESPN Odds, Yahoo Sports Odds

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The ESPN odds and the Yahoo Sports odds are perhaps the most high profile for the casual gambler and fine for those who bet parlay cards at the office. For serious sportsbook bettors the NCAA football betting line which is more accurate than the college football point spreads ESPN.

Also much better than the Fox Sports odds would be the preseason NFL point spread and the regular season NFL odds.

No wise wagering expert would bet the ESPN NFL picks or the ESPN college picks. In fact one would be better off fading them just as some sharpies do to the Fox NFL picks.

For the best football spread winners it’s the free sports picks handicappers give and of course the best premium football handicappers are on the Offshore Insiders Network.

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Erin Andrews Peephole Fallout: ESPN Takes Action Against NY Post Staff

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The PGA Tour hits the links in Canada, the Yankees take on the Athletics, and the Diamondbacks send their ace to the hill. Plus ESPN takes action against the NY Post over the Erin Andrews exploitation.

Sports headlines…

OffshoreInsiders.com is calling out Bill O’Reilly and challenging him to rightfully lambaste his parent company, the NY Post for posting pictures of the Erin Andrews video peephole pictures. Somewhere between bloviating about Hoboken mayor Peter Cammarano, the star of Murdoch’s media needs to give a no-spin repudiation of the Post’s exploitation.

Kudos to ESPN for banning any NY Post staff from appearing on their show…A criminal probe is unlikely in the allegations made against Ben Roethlisberger by Andrea McNulty.   

Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

CC Sabathia (9-6, 3.66 ERA) will try to pitch the Yankees to a win on Thursday night when he takes on the Athletics and Vin Mazzaro (2-6, 4.09 ERA). Lefthander Sabathia dominated the Tigers in his last trip to the mound, tossing seven shutout innings and giving up just five hits in the victory. New  York is 5-5 in Sabathia’s last 10 starts. Righthander Mazzaro was knocked around by the Angels last time out, giving up eight runs (four earned) over three innings pitched.

Also on the American League schedule for Thursday: Cleveland at Toronto, Seattle at Detroit, Tampa Bay at the White Sox, and Minnesota at the Angels. The Twins will go with Scott Baker (8-7, 5.10 ERA) on Thursday night; righthander Baker has won two straight starts, holding the Rangers to one run over eight innings last time out. Jered Weaver (10-3, 3.48 ERA) took a no-decision versus the Athletics last week, surrendering five runs over 3 2-3 innings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

There are just four games on the National League schedule for Thursday, with San Francisco at Atlanta, St. Louis at Washington, San Diego at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Arizona. Probable Pirates starter Charlie Morton (2-2, 3.21 ERA) cruised to a win over the Giants last time out, holding them scoreless on three hits over seven innings of work. The Diamondbacks will counter with Dan Haren (10-5, 1.96 ERA), who has earned the victory in each of his last four starts.

 

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Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The PGA Tour is at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario this week for the RBC Canadian Open. Retief Goosen is pegged as the 8/1 Vegas favorite to capture the tournament, with Anthony Kim (10/1), Camilo Villegas (15/1), and Sean O’Hair (15/1) following him on the odds list. Also pegged at 15/1 is Canadian Mike Weir, while countryman Stephen Ames sits just back at 20/1. Luke Donald (20/1) and Kevin Na (25/1) complete the first tier of contenders at the tournament.

The Canadian Football League begins Week 4 action on Thursday night with Hamilton at Montreal. The undefeated Alouettes (3-0 straight-up and against-the-spread) pounded Saskatchewan 43-10 last time out, and they’ve put up 133 points over their first three games. The surprising Tiger-Cats (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS) got past Winnipeg 25-13 in their last contest. Oddsmakers have the Alouettes listed as 14-point home favorites for Friday, with the total pegged at 54.5 points.

Finally, there are three WNBA games on tap for Thursday, with Chicago at Washington, Sacramento at New York, and Indiana at San Antonio. The Fever improved to 12-3 SU (10-5 ATS) with an 82-70 win over Washington on Tuesday night; Indiana‘s 11-game winning streak had come to an end in their previous contest. The Silver Stars sit at 6-8 SU and 5-9 ATS on the season after falling to Chicago 85-75 last time out. Becky Hammon picked up 22 points in that defeat.

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Twins-Angels Odds Preview

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The Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Scott Baker in this game. Baker has a 8-7 record and a 5.10 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jered Weaver who starts for the Angels. Righthander Weaver is 10-3 with a 3.48 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 156-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins were pounded 16-1 by the A’s last time out, as a -110 pick’em. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Glen Perkins was rocked for eight runs off six hits in the loss.
The Angels scored five runs in the eighth inning to come-from-behind and defeat the Royals 9-6 on Wednesday, as -120 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Chone Figgins went 4-for-5 at the plate with a pair of RBIs. Justin Speier improved to 4-2 with the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes notched his 30th save.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 48-47 SU
Los Angeles: 55-38 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 12 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 8 games at home
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
Next up:
LA Angels home to Minnesota, Friday, July 24

 

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Pirates-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Chase Field.
Charlie Morton will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Righthander Morton is 2-2 this season with a 3.21 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Dan Haren who starts for the Diamondbacks. Righthander Haren is 10-5 with a 1.96 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Moss belted a walk-off homer in the ninth to give the Pirates an 8-7 victory over the Brewers in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ryan Doumit led the way with two home runs for three RBIs. Matt Capps fanned two batters in a scoreless ninth to record his second win.
The Diamondbacks were edged 4-3 by the Rockies in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as -215 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9).
Miguel Montero smacked a three-run homer, while Scott Schoeneweis gave up the winning run and suffered his second loss in relief.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 42-52 SU
Arizona: 40-55 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Pittsburgh’s last 23 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Arizona’s last 20 games at home
Next up:
Arizona home to Pittsburgh, Friday, July 24

 

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Athletics-Yankees Odds Preview

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The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium.
The Athletics will trot Vin Mazzaro out to the mound in this one. Righthander Mazzaro has a 2-6 record and a 4.09 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Lefthander Sabathia is 9-6 with a 3.66 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 275-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s scored 12 runs in the first two innings en route to a 16-1 rout of the Twins in Wednesday’s rubber match, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Rajai Davis drove in four runs, and Scott Hairston belted a three-run homer. Trevor Cahill allowed six runs and one run over seven innings for the victory.
The Yankees won their sixth in a row with a 6-4 victory over the Orioles in a series sweep on Wednesday, as -320 favorites. That game’s 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Jorge Posada hit a solo home run and drove in two runs, while Nick Swisher also had two RBIs. A.J. Burnett improved to 9-4 with the win, and Mariano Rivera closed out the ninth for his 28th save.
Current streak:
New York has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 40-53 SU
New York: 57-37 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Oakland, Friday, July 24

 

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Cardinals-Nationals Lines Preview

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The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park.
The Cardinals will give the ball to ace starter Adam Wainwright in this one. Righthander Wainwright is 10-6 this season with a 3.01 ERA.
It’ll be Collin Balester toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Balester is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals were defeated 4-3 by the Astros last time out, as -115 favorites. That game’s seven runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (7).
Mark DeRosa homered, while Ryan Franklin blew a save opportunity and allowed two runs in the loss.
Craig Stammen combined on a four-hitter as the Nationals defeated the Mets 3-1 in Wednesday’s series finale. The Nationals won the game as a -115 favorites, and the team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Josh Willingham went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer, and Mike MacDougal tossed a scoreless ninth to earn his sixth save.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 51-46 SU
Washington: 28-66 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of St. Louis’s last 23 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Washington’s last 23 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
St. Louis at Philadelphia, Friday, July 24
Washington home to San Diego, Friday, July 24

 

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Padres-Phillies Odds Preview

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The San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kevin Correia in this game. Correia has a 6-7 record and a 4.42 ERA this season.
Correia’s opponent in this one will be Cole Hamels. The Phillies ace lefthander has a 4.72 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 265-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres were shut down 5-0 by the Marlins last time out, as +130 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Josh Geer surrendered six hits and two runs over six innings in the loss.
The Phillies were doubled 10-5 by the Cubs last time out, as +105 underdogs. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
Pedro Feliz drove in a pair of runs in a losing cause. Jamie Moyer surrendered eight hits and five runs over five innings.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 37-58 SU
Philadelphia: 53-39 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Florida are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
San Diego at Washington, Friday, July 24
Philadelphia home to St. Louis, Friday, July 24

 

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Rays-White Sox Odds Preview

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The fans at U.S. Cellular Field will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.
Ace lefthander Scott Kazmir will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Kazmir is 4-5 this season with a 6.62 ERA.
Kazmir’s opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox ace lefthander has a 3.52 ERA to go along with a 10-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 122-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox rallied with three runs in the seventh inning and then held on for a 4-3 victory over the Rays on Wednesday, as +120 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Alexei Ramirez went 2-for-3 at the plate with a pair of RBIs for the White Sox. D.J. Carrasco improved to 3-0 with the win, and Matt Thornton picked up his second save.
Pat Burrell homered for the Rays, while Dan Wheeler took the loss in relief. Oddsmakers had the Rays listed as -140 favorites.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 52-43 SU
Chicago: 49-45 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 7-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Tampa Bay’s last 25 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Toronto, Friday, July 24
Chi White Sox at Detroit, Friday, July 24

 

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Giants-Braves Lines Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field.
Barry Zito will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Zito is 5-10 this season with a 4.89 ERA.
It’ll be Kenshin Kawakami toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Kawakami is 5-7 with a 4.15 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 173-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves won their fourth straight and third overall against the Giants with a 4-2 win on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7).
Yunel Escobar went deep for a three-run dinger to lead the Braves. Jair Jurrjens allowed just three hits and one run over 7 2-3 innings, while striking out nine for the win.
Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs over five innings with nine strikeouts in the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 50-44 SU
Atlanta: 49-46 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games
San Francisco is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco at Colorado, Friday, July 24
Atlanta at Milwaukee, Friday, July 24

 

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Mariners-Tigers Odds Preview

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The Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Comerica Park.
Lefthander Jarrod Washburn will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Washburn is 7-6 this season with a 2.87 ERA.
Washburn’s opponent in this one will be Lucas French. The Tigers lefthander has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Russell Branyan belted a game-winning home run in the eighth inning as the Mariners snuck past the Tigers 2-1, as -135 favorites on Wednesday. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Felix Hernandez whiffed eight batters over seven innings, as he improved to 11-3 overall. David Aardsma collected his 23rd save with a scoreless ninth.
Clete Thomas drove in the lone run for the Tigers, who were +115 underdogs. Bobby Seay gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Seattle: 50-44 SU
Detroit: 49-43 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Next up:
Seattle home to Cleveland, Friday, July 24
Detroit home to Chi White Sox, Friday, July 24

 

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