The Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox were out hit, but managed to come away with a 12-8 victory over the Orioles in Friday night’s opener. The White Sox won that game as -170 favorites, and the combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Team records:
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games Next up:
Chi White Sox home to |
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Angels-Athletics Odds Preview
The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will meet on the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
The Athletics will counter Weaver with Vin Mazzaro.
Oddsmakers currently have the
Orlando Cabrera went 3-for-4 at the plate with three hits and two RBIs for the A’s.
Kendry Morales had two hits and drove in one run for the
Team records:
Oakland: 38-50 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels’s last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland’s last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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Mets-Braves Odds Preview
A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday when they battle the New York Mets at Turner Field.
Ace lefthander
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 45-45 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets’s last 21 games when playing on the road against Atlanta NY Mets are 3-8 SU in its last 11 games NY Mets are 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against NY Mets Next up:
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Red Sox-Blue Jays Lines Preview
The Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays will meet on the field at Rogers Centre on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Starting this game for the Blue Jays will be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 44-47 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Next up:
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Tigers-Yankees Lines Preview
The Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
The Tigers will give the ball to ace starter
The Yankees will counter Verlander with ace
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Detroit is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games Next up:
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UFC 101 Betting – Silva vs Griffin Odds and Pick
While Affliction betting gets the MMA spotlight the week before, many die-hard fight fans are already anticipating UFC 101 on August 8. There’s a lightweight title on the line and Anderson Silva will fight at 205 pounds for the second time as a UFC fighter.Let’s break down Silva’s battle with Forrest Griffin.
Record: 24-4
Notable victories: Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, Nate Marquardt
UFC 101 odds: -320
STRENGTHS: He joins Georges St-Pierre and Fedor Emelianenko in the “too many to list” category. He’s an amazingly versatile fighter; he can do amazing things on the ground with his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as he uses his long limbs to set up offensive positions from everywhere. He’s a devastating striker thanks to his Muay Thai, mixing flying knees, big kicks, vicious elbows, spinning back fists and, of course, the Muay Thai clinch knees. He’s as accurate a striker as any fighter in the sport today, able to pick apart virtually any fighter with surgical punches and kicks. Defensively, he’s the UFC’s answer to Muhammad Ali, as he’s so fast that he can dodge strike after strike without even holding his hands up.
WEAKNESSES: It’s tough to find a weaknes in the Spider’s game, but he has proven susceptible to submission in the past. Forrest Griffin’ Jiu-Jitsu is inferior to Silva’s but he’s submitted good ground fighters before. The biggest caveat with Silva may be his drive. He’s openly talked about retirement and looked disinterested in his last two fights, choosing to pick his opponents apart from a distance rather than engage.
FORREST
Record: 16-5
Notable victories: Quinton Jackson, Mauricio Rua
UFC 101 odds: +260
STRENGTHS: While he may not seem like it given his slurred speech, Forrest Griffin—a university grad! — is one of the UFC’s smartest fighters. He continuously works on his game, always respecting his opponent and believing he can get better. His Jiu-Jitsu is underrated, as he’s submitted fighters like Shogun Rua, and his leg kicks are second to none in their accuracy and damage (just ask Rampage Jackson) among light heavyweights. Forrest is a dog, with great cardio, great courage and a solid chin.
WEAKNESSES: While he looks imposing and likes to brawl,
OUTLOOK
Forrest has a very tall order ahead of him, as does anyone who picks him in their betting predictions. He simply doesn’t do anything better than Silva;
Best betting management pick: Silva -320
Astros-Dodgers Lines Preview
The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.
The Astros will give the ball to ace starter
Oswalt’s opponent in this one will be Chad Billingsley. The Dodgers ace righthander has a 3.38 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Wandy
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Next up:
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Angels-Athletics Lines Preview
A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The
Starting this game for the Athletics will be
Oddsmakers currently have the
The
Current streak:
Team records:
Oakland: 37-50 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Oakland is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up:
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Rockies-Padres Odds Preview
The Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
The
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the
Chad Gaudin surrendered four hits and four runs over five innings in the loss for the Padres, who were +110 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Team records:
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing San Diego are 7-3 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games Next up:
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Diamondbacks-Cardinals Odds Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Busch Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Jon Garland in this one. Righthander Garland is 5-8 this season with a 4.53 ERA.
It’ll be Chris Carpenter toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Carpenter is 7-3 with a 2.47 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Florida 8-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Stephen Drew was 3-5 with an RBI and Doug Davis surrendered five runs on seven hits in four innings.
The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 4-2 as a -110 favorite in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Ryan Ludwick homered twice and drove in four runs for St. Louis, while Adam Wainwright earned the win after allowing two runs on seven hits over eight innings.
Team records: Arizona: 38-51 SU St. Louis: 49-42 SU Arizona most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 St. Louis most recently: A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games on the road Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing St. Louis Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games Next up:
St. Louis home to Arizona, Saturday, July 18 |