MLB Betting: Twins vs Tigers

The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park on Tuesday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Nick Blackburn in this game. Blackburn has a 11-11 record and a 4.18 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Rick Porcello who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Porcello is 14-9 with a 4.14 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Michael Cuddyer drove in the lone run for Minnesota in its 4-1 loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
Kansas City cashed as -175 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Curtis Granderson went 3-for-4 with a big fly for the Tigers in their 8-4 loss to the White Sox on Sunday.
Chicago won as +130 home underdogs, while the teams played OVER the 8.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Minnesota: 81-74 SU
Detroit: 83-72 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Detroit home to Minnesota, Tuesday, September 29

 

Haynes Bridge MS Visits Northwood

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs meet at Wrigley Field.
Righthander Kevin Hart will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Hart is 4-8 this season with a 5.68 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Hart with Ryan Dempster. Righthander Dempster has a 3.68 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 255-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Zach Duke allowed one run over 8 2-3 innings to earn the win, as the Pirates slammed the Dodgers 11-1 on Monday.
Pittsburgh cashed as +140 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
The Cubs lost to San Francisco 5-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Bobby Scales drove in the Cubs lone run and Randy Wells allowed five runs on 10 hits in 5 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 59-96 SU
Chicago: 81-74 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, September 30

 

NCAA Football Odds: Utah State vs BYU

The Utah State Aggies and the BYU Cougars will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
BYU took it to Colorado State, winning 42-23 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Week 4.
Colorado State covered as a 19.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 56-point total.
Team records:
Utah State: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
BYU: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Utah State most recently:
When playing in October are 1-9
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

BYU most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah State’s last 5 games on the road
Utah State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Utah State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing BYU
Utah State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
BYU is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games at home
BYU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
BYU is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah State
Next up:
Utah State at New Mexico State, Saturday, October 10
BYU at UNLV, Saturday, October 10

 

NCAA Football Handicapping: Pittsburgh vs Louisville

The fans at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Louisville Cardinals when they take their seats on Friday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Pittsburgh was overwhelmed by North Carolina State in the second half, losing 38-31 in Week 4 at Carter-Finley Stadium.
NC State covered as a 2-point home underdog while the final score played over the 47.5-point total.
Louisville was handed a 30-14 defeat by Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Week 4.
Utah covered as a 14-point home favorite while the final score played under the 52.5-point total.
Current streak:
Louisville has lost 2 straight games..
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Louisville: 1-2 SU, 1-1 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Louisville most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Louisville is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Louisville is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Connecticut, Saturday, October 10
Louisville home to Southern Miss, Saturday, October 10