Rangers-Orioles Lines Preview

The fans at Camden Yards will be treated to a game between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles when they take their seats on Monday.
The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Matt Harrison in this game. Harrison has a 0-2 record and a 9.20 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 2-1 with a 5.16 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles defeated Texas 8-5 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (11).
Adam Jones was 3-4 with a home run and three RBI for Baltimore, while Brian Roberts was 4-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored in the win.
Chris Davis and Hank Blalock hit two-run home runs for Texas and David Murphy added a solo shot.
Team records:
Texas: 8-10
SU
Baltimore
: 9-10 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Texas’s last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Texas is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore’s last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Texas home to Oakland, Tuesday, April 28
Baltimore home to LA Angels, Tuesday, April 28

 

Nationals-Phillies Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday when they battle the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Shairon Martis will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Martis is 2-0 this season with a 4.11 ERA.
It’ll be Joe Blanton toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Blanton is 0-2 with a 7.31 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals defeated the Mets 8-1 as a +155 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Jesus Flores homered and had three RBI for Washington and Austin Kearns was 2-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored in the win.
The Phillies defeated Florida 13-1 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Shane Victorino drove in four runs for Philadelphia and Pedro Feliz was 3-5 with a pair of RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 4-13 SU
Philadelphia: 9-8 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing NY Mets are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Washington, Tuesday, April 28

 

Yankees-Tigers Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Comerica Park.
The Yankees will give the ball to ace starter CC Sabathia in this one. Lefthander Sabathia is 1-1 this season with a 4.81 ERA.
Sabathia’s opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Tigers ace righthander has a 9.00 ERA to go along with a 0-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees lost to Boston 4-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Brett Gardner drove in the Yankees’ lone run and Andy Pettitte took the loss after giving up allowed three earned runs on six hits in six innings.
The Tigers defeated Kansas City 3-2 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Brandon Inge clubbed a two-run home run for Detroit, while Armando Galarraga improved to 3-0 after allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts in six innings.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 9-9 SU
Detroit: 10-8 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Detroit is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit’s last 10 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, April 28

 

Jazz-Lakers Odds Preview

The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant tossed in a game-high 38 points to lift the Lakers to a 108-94 victory over the Jazz on Saturday. The Lakers covered the 5-point spread, while the 202 points went UNDER the posted total of 209.5.
Lamar Odom had 10 points and 15 rebounds for a double-double for the Lakers, who now lead the first-round playoff series 3-1. Carlos Boozer netted 23 points with 16 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Team records:
Utah: 48-34 SU, 39-43 ATS
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After playing Utah are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah’s last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
Utah is 6-12-1 ATS in their last 19 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

 

Nuggets-Hornets Odds Preview

The Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at New Orleans Arena in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nuggets chipped away at the Hornets’ second-half lead to make things interesting in the final moments but couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 95-93 at New Orleans Arena on Saturday.
Denver now has a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The Nuggets covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites in that contest while the final score played under the 195.5-point total.
Team records:
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS
New Orleans: 49-33 SU, 35-45-2 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 7-3
After playing Denver are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver’s last 7 games on the road
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Denver is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans’s last 10 games at home
New Orleans is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of New Orleans’s last 22 games
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Next up:
Denver home to New Orleans, Wednesday, April 29
New Orleans at Denver, Wednesday, April 29

 

Hawks-Heat Lines Preview

The division rival Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dwyane Wade dropped a game-high 29 points to go with seven rebounds and eight assists to help the Heat defeat the Hawks 107-78 and take a 2-1 series lead with the Game 3 victory on Saturday.
The Heat covered the 4-point spread, but the 185 points went UNDER the posted total of 187.
Jermaine O’Neal chipped in with a double-double, netting 22 points with 10 rebounds for the Heat.
Al Horford shot 5-for-10 from the field with 13 points and seven rebounds for the Hawks.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS
Miami: 43-39 SU, 41-40-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 3-7
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Miami most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games on the road
Miami is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to Miami, Wednesday, April 29
Miami at Atlanta, Wednesday, April 29

 

Saturday’s Betting Card and Sports Picks

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Jazz get another visit from the Lakers, the Yankees battle the rival Red Sox, and the Ducks try to swim past the Sharks.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The Jazz will be looking to tie up their series with the mighty Lakers on Saturday night when those teams play Game 4 of their best-of-seven set in Utah. Carlos Boozer picked up 23 points and 22 rebounds on Thursday night as the Jazz pulled out an 88-86 home win to cut their deficit to 2-1. Kobe Bryant had just 18 points in the defeat. Los Angeles is a 4-point favorite for the Game 4 matchup.

The other three games on the NBA schedule for Saturday are Denver at New Orleans, Atlanta at Miami, and San Antonio at Dallas. The Hornets are favored by 4.5 points at home in their matchup, but they trail the Nuggets 2-0 in the series. The Hawks and Heat are all tied up at one game apiece, with Miami a 4-point favorite on Saturday. Dallas holds a 2-1 advantage in their best-of-seven series with San Antonio, and they’re 3.5-point favorites in their Saturday matinee.

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Yankees/BoSox series continues at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon with New York‘s A.J. Burnett taking on Boston‘s Josh Beckett. Righthander Burnett is 2-0 with a 3.20 ERA on the season, and he took a no-decision versus the Indians last time out. Righthander Beckett is 2-1 with a 3.79 ERA on the year; he gave up three earned runs in six innings in a victory over the O’s last time out.

Baltimore will host Texas again on Saturday, while it’ll be Tampa Bay at Oakland, Toronto at the White Sox, Detroit at Kansas City, Seattle at the Angels, and Minnesota at Cleveland. Indians starter Carl Pavano had his first effective outing of the season last time out, giving up one run in six innings against the Yankees.

Over in the National League on Saturday it’ll be Atlanta at Cincinnati, Washington at the Mets, the Cubs at St. Louis, Milwaukee at Houston, Philadelphia at Florida, the Dodgers at Colorado, Pittsburgh at San Diego, and San Francisco at Arizona. The Giants will send Randy Johnson up against his old team once again; the lefthander held the D-Backs scoreless over seven innings in a victory on Sunday.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The top-seeded Sharks could be playing their last game of the season on Saturday night as they host the Ducks in one of three matchups on the NHL postseason slate. Anaheim cruised to a 4-0 win in Game 4 of this series on Thursday, getting two goals from rookie Bobby Ryan and a shutout from Jonas Hiller. Joe Thornton was -3 for the Sharks, who now trail the Ducks 3-1 in the set.

The Penguins can also close out their first-round set on Saturday, but they failed in their first attempt in Game 5 on Thursday when they fell 3-0 to the Flyers. Martin Biron was the contest’s first star with 28 saves in that victory; Philly hosts Game 6 on Saturday afternoon. The other game on the ice on Saturday is Game 5 between the Flames and Hawks in Chicago, with that set tied up at two apiece.

 

Rays-Athletics Odds Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oakland Coliseum.
The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Garza in this game. Garza has a 1-1 record and a 4.58 ERA this season.
Garza‘s opponent in this one will be Dallas Braden. The Athletics lefthander has a 2.79 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Pena belted two home runs in leading the Rays to a 8-2 win over the A’s in the opener of a three-game series, as -130 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Pena went 2-for-5 at the plate with four RBIs for the Rays. Scott Kazmir went six innings on the mound for the win, allowing just two hits in collecting his third victory.
Jack Hanrahan homered in a losing effort for the A’s, who were +110 underdogs. Trevor Cahill gave up eight hits and seven runs in under three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 7-10 SU
Oakland: 5-10 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Oakland home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, April 26

 

Braves-Reds Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
Ace Derek Lowe will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Lowe is 1-1 this season with a 3.27 ERA.
The Reds will counter Lowe with Bronson Arroyo. Righthander Arroyo has a 4.19 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves made good use of their opportunities on Friday, as they defeated the Reds 4-3. The Braves won the game at EVEN odds while the seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jeff Francoeur homered for the Braves, and Javier Vazquez threw six innings for the win.
Joey Votto had two hits and drove in one run for the Reds, wo were -120 favorites in that game. Edinson Volquez surrendered three runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 8-8 SU
Cincinnati: 9-7 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Sunday, April 26

 

Nationals-Mets Odds Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Daniel Cabrera in this one. Righthander Cabrera is 0-1 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
Starting this game for the Mets will be Michael Pelfrey. The righthander has a 8.10 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets snapped a four-game losing skid with a 4-3 win over the Nationals on Friday, as -300 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Luis Castillo had two hits and drove in one run, while scoring another for the Mets. Johan Santana whiffed 10 batters over six innings for the victory.
Jesus Flores smacked a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Nationals, who were +250 underdogs in that game. Scott Olsen gave up nine hits and three runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 3-12 SU
New York: 7-9 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing NY Mets are 1-9
After a loss are 2-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Washington, Sunday, April 26