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The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander
Huff’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 158-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays rallied for five runs in the fifth inning as they defeated the Indians 10-6 on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Toronto: 47-48 SU Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto Cleveland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
PGA Betting – Canadian Open Odds and Pick
Before the UFC 101 odds attract the high-adrenaline bettors in the coming weeks, let’s enjoy the mellow summer with what should be a mellow tournament with a mellow field in mellow
Retief Goosen
Golf odds: +1600
He’s the ultimate safe bettor’s play, as the icy-calm Goosen has one missed cut all season. He scores low, which is important at the relatively short Glen Abbey Golf Club, and he tied for fifth at last week’s British Open, so he should be at the top of his game this week..
Mike Weir
Golf odds: +1600
The odds makers must be sentimental, because they’re crazy to give Mike Weir the same odds to win as the favorite Goosen. Some bettors think he’ll win because he’s Canadian and wants this tourney more than anyone else, and they’re half right. Weir wants it bad, but that seems to hurt him instead of help him. He choked horribly when he had the 2004 Canadian Open sewn up. He’s been very inconsistent this season too, so he’s not a great sports pick.
Anthony Kim
Golf odds: +1800
Whatever Kim does, he’ll make the event worth the price per head this week. He’s second on Tour in birdies and has the ability to go really low when his ball striking is on. In a somewhat forgotten tournament like this one, he shouldn’t feel too much pressure. He’ll contend all week.
Luke Donald
Golf odds: +2000
Arguably, Donald’s a safer play than Weir or Kim, which is great news for bettors since Donald offers more value. He leads the Tour in putting and has five top-10s in just 14 starts this season. He’s playing well right now and also has the accurate, precise ball striking needed to go low at the Abbey. He’s an excellent play this week.
Pick: Luke Donald +2000
Adam LaRoche a Red Sox; MLB Betting Picks For Tonight
The rich got richer as the Boston Red Sox acquired first basebamen Adam LaRoche from the Pittsburgh Pirates for two middling minor league suspects. In return the Bucs got Argenis Diaz and Hunter Strickland. MLB betting guru Stevie Vincent said that either will “be lucky to have a cup of coffee in the Major Leagues.”
Now to some baseball betting previews from Bodog.
The surging -133 favored Los Angeles Angels look to continue their season-long domination of the Kansas City Royals tonight when they try to complete a three-game road sweep.
Los Angeles improved to 5-0 against Kansas City this year after sweeping a doubleheader Tuesday. The Angels have also won 19 of their last 24 games at Kauffman Stadium, and 31 of 41 overall versus the Royals.
The Angels have won nine of their last 10 games. They lead second-place Texas by three games in the AL West.
The Royals tied a team record by using nine pitchers in the doubleheader, and have fallen a season-worst 19 games under .500 thanks to their second eight-game losing streak of 2009.
Angels starter Joe Saunders is 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in two career starts versus Kansas City.
Royals starter Brian Bannister is 1-4 over his last six starts despite a 2.95 ERA.
Later today, the -150 favored Florida Marlins look to complete a three-game sweep of the lowly San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Despite winning two in a row, Florida remains seven games behind the Phillies, winners of 10 straight.
While the Marlins are in position to record their fourth sweep of a road series this season, they are still struggling at the plate. Florida is batting .228 while scoring 11 runs over its last five contests.
Ricky Nolasco takes the ball for the Marlins after giving up four runs and seven hits in six innings of a 2-1, 12-inning loss to Philadelphia on Friday.
Nolasco is 1-2 with a 4.82 ERA versus San Diego as a starter.
The Padres counter with Josh Geer, who’s facing Florida for the first time and looking for his first win since May 23.
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Miguel Montero will look to continue his stellar play in today’s finale of a three-game road set against the Colorado Rockies and lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to their fourth win in five series.
When Chris Snyder went on the disabled list June 23 with a lower back strain, Arizona was in the midst of losing 11 of 13, and Montero went 2 for 13 in the first four games in place of Snyder.
Since then, he’s had a hit in 15 of his last 17 contests, and batted .418 in that time.
While winning nine of 14, the Diamondbacks have hit .281 to boost their average from .242 to .248.
Jon Garland will look for rare run support while he tries to avoid tying for the NL lead in losses.
Looking for their 32nd win in 43 games, the -180 favored Rockies will also try to maintain their NL wild-card lead behind righthander Ubaldo Jimenez.
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Tuesday Sports Headlines: Erin Andrews, Ben Roethlisberger, and Andrea McNulty
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Cardinals close out their series with the Astros, the Giants battle the Braves in
Sports headlines…
A criminal probe is unlikely in the bombshell sexual assault civil lawsuit by Ben Roethlisberger accuser Andrea McNulty…The Erin Andrews peep video continues to make the rounds, but as of press time the pervert who invaded her privacy has not been found…Alberto Contador is the leader in the 17th stage over the Tour de France. The 16th stage crash has upstaged the fact that Lance Armstrong has dropped to fourth.
Colliding in the Junior Circuit . . .
James Shields (6-6, 3.75 ERA) will try to pitch the Rays to a win on Wednesday night when they continue their series in
Elsewhere around the American League on Wednesday:
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Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .
The top pitching matchup in the National League on Wednesday will take place in Houston, where the Astros’ Roy Oswalt (6-4, 3.65 ERA) will battle the Cardinals’ Chris Carpenter (8-3, 2.26 ERA). Righthander Oswalt shut down the Dodgers last time out, holding them to one earned run on four hits in a complete-game victory. Righthander Carpenter was dominant last time out as well, blanking the Diamondbacks on seven hits over eight innings while fanning seven.
Also on the NL slate for Wednesday: Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Arizona at Colorado, Florida at San Diego, the Mets at Washington, the Cubs at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at the Dodgers, and San Francisco at Atlanta. Tim Lincecum (10-2, 2.27 ERA) goes for the Giants in that matchup; the righthander has given up three or fewer earned runs in each of his last 11 outings. Jair Jurrjens (8-7, 2.77 ERA) will be gunning for his third straight win for the Braves.
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
Finally, the WNBA offers up five games on Wednesday, with
Reds-Dodgers Odds Preview
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The Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
The Reds will trot Bronson Arroyo out to the mound in this one. Righthander Arroyo has a 10-8 record and a 5.07 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Chad Billingsley who starts for the Dodgers.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Joey Votto and Jonny Gomes both went yard for Cincinnati, as Homer Bailey took the loss after getting roughed up for six earned runs over 2 2-3 innings for the Reds.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games Next up:
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Rays-White Sox Odds Preview
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the
It’ll be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tampa Bay is 8-16 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home Chi White Sox are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games Next up:
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Angels-Royals Lines Preview
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The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 37-56 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Kansas City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Red Sox-Rangers Odds Preview
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The Boston Red Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter
Starting this game for the Rangers will be ace
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Hank Blalock went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in to lead the Rangers over the Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Winning pitcher
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 51-41 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Baltimore are 7-3 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Texas Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston Texas is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Boston Next up:
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Cardinals-Astros Lines Preview
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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros will meet on the field at
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Next up:
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Giants-Braves Odds Preview
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The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Ace
Meanwhile, it’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 113-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 48-46 SU San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta San Francisco is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Atlanta San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Francisco Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco Next up:
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