Red Sox-Yankees Odds Preview

The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
Jon Lester will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Lefthander Lester is 1-2 this season with a 5.40 ERA.
It’ll be Philip Hughes toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Hughes is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Red Sox lost to Tampa Bay 5-3 as a +145 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run home run for Boston and Brad Penny gave up three runs on six hits in six innings to take the loss.
The Angels weathered a ninth-inning storm from the Yankees to win 8-4 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.
Los Angeles won that contest as a +241 road underdog while the final score played OVER the 10.5-run total.
Team records:
Boston: 15-10 SU
New York: 13-11 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Boston, Tuesday, May 5

 

Astros-Nationals Odds Preview

The Houston Astros will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Righthander Brian Moehler will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Moehler is 0-2 this season with a 27.00 ERA.
It’ll be John Lannan toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Lannan is 0-3 with a 4.61 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros defeated Atlanta 7-5 as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Michael Bourn was 3-4 with an RBI and two runs four Houston, while Carlos Lee drove in a pair of runs in the win.
The Nationals rode a nine-inning effort from starter Shairon Martis to a 6-1 victory over the Cardinals at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon.
Washington won that contest as a +107 home underdog while the final score played UNDER the 10-run total.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 11-14
SU
Washington
: 6-17 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Washington
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing Houston
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Washington home to Houston, Tuesday, May 5

 

Brewers-Pirates Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Brewers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Yovani Gallardo in this game. Gallardo has a 3-1 record and a 2.86 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Gallardo with ace Paul Maholm. Lefthander Maholm has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Brewers defeated Arizona 4-3 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Prince Fielder and Mike Cameron both hit a solo home run for Milwaukee, while Dave Bush pitched seven innings and allowed three runs in seven innings with seven strikeouts.
The Pirates lost to Cincinnati 5-0 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Jeff Karstens took the loss for Pittsburgh after giving up four runs on six hits in five innings.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 13-12 SU
Pittsburgh: 12-12 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After playing Arizona are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, May 5

 

Rockets-Lakers Lines Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center in the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rockets advanced to the conference semifinals with a 92-74 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 6 of the first round last time out.
The Rockets covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 166 points fell UNDER the posted total of 179.
Ron Artest netted a game-high 27 points for the Rockets, and Yao Ming added 17 in that win.
Kobe Bryant dropped 31 points to lead the Lakers past the Jazz 106-97 to win their conference quarterfinal series 4-1 last time out.
Los Angeles couldn’t cover as 12.5-point home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 211-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Utah are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
Houston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston’s last 15 games on the road
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston at LA Lakers, Wednesday, May 6
LA Lakers home to Houston, Wednesday, May 6

 

Magic-Celtics Lines Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden in the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 3-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic scored 60 points in the first half and went on to eliminate the 76ers from the postseason with a 114-89 victory in Game 6 in the first round last time out.
The Magic won that game as 6-point underdogs, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 29 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Rafer Alston added 19 points and nine rebounds in the win.
The Celtics held the Bulls to just 11 points in the second quarter and managed to pull out a hard-fought 109-99 victory in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series last time out.
The Celtics managed to cover the 5.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Ray Allen led the Celtics with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Paul Pierce had 20 points to go with nine rebounds in the series-clinching win.
Team records:
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 9-1
After playing Chicago are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
Boston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games
Boston is 17-4 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Orlando
Next up:
Orlando at Boston, Wednesday, May 6
Boston home to Orlando, Wednesday, May 6

 

Sports Handicappers Win With Celtics Over Bulls, Focus on Hawks-Heat

Today in the Daily Sports Betting Roundup: The Nuggets and Mavericks launch the second round of the NBA playoffs, and the Red Sox and Rays battle in Tampa.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

The second round of the NBA playoffs begins on Sunday afternoon, with the Mavericks on the road to take on the Nuggets in Denver. Dallas beat San Antonio 106-93 in their series clincher on Tuesday night, with Dirk Nowitzki scoring 31 points in that contest. Denver bounced New Orleans with a 107-86 victory on Wednesday night, with Carmelo Anthony leading the way with 34 points. The oddsmakers opened the Nuggets as 5-point home favorites for Game 1 on Sunday, with that line quickly moving to 5.5 points. The total is 206.5 points.

As well, the first round of the postseason will conclude on Sunday, with the Hawks hosting the Heat in Atlanta in a deciding seventh game. Miami forced a Sunday meeting by taking Game 6 98-72 at home on Friday night. Dwyane Wade was good for 41 points in that victory, while Jermaine O’Neal sat out with a mild concussion. Mike Bibby tossed in 20 points in a losing cause for the Hawks.

 

Sunday sports picks…

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Brad Penny will take his 2-0 record but ugly 8.66 ERA to the mound on Sunday afternoon when his Red Sox complete their road series in Tampa Bay. The righthander was pounded for seven runs (four earned) in just 2 2-3 innings in a start against the Indians on Tuesday, but he escaped with a no-decision. The Rays will counter with James Shields, who is 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in five outings.

The Yankees will host the Angels again on Sunday afternoon, while Cleveland is in Detroit. As well, it’ll be Baltimore at Toronto, Kansas City at Minnesota, and Oakland at Seattle, with the Rangers hosting the White Sox in the primetime matchup. John Danks (2-1. 2.74 ERA) is slated to get the ball for Chicago in that 8:05pm ET contest, while Matt Harrison (1-2, 7.89 ERA) will pitch for the Rangers.

Over in the National League on Sunday the Dodgers will send Chad Billingsley to the mound at home against the Padres; righthander Billingsley is 4-0 with a sparkling 2.14 ERA on the season. Elsewhere it’s Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, the Mets at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Washington, Houston at Atlanta, Arizona at Milwaukee, Florida at the Cubs, and Colorado at San Francisco to finish the slate.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

There are two Game 2’s on the National Hockey League playoff schedule for Sunday, with Anaheim at Detroit and Carolina at Boston. The defending-champion Red Wings got a late goal from Nicklas Lidstrom in Game 1 on Friday night in a 3-2 win over the Ducks. Lidstrom tallied twice in that contest, and Johan Franzen had the other Detroit goal. Corey Perry and Teemu Selanne had the goals for Anaheim, while Jonas Hiller stopped 34 of the 37 Red Wings shots.

The Bruins had no trouble taking a 1-0 lead in their second-round series on Friday night, rolling to a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Boston got two goals from Marc Savard and singles from David Krejci and Michael Ryder in the victory, while Tim Thomas made 26 saves. Jussi Jokinen had the lone Hurricanes goal late in the first period, while Cam Ward was victimized for four goals on 24 shots.

Sports headlines…

Manny Pacqiao knocked out Ricky Hatton in the second round…The Boston Celtics knocked out the Chicago Bulls in seven games, another GodsTips Wise Guy winner…50-1 long shot Mine the Bird beat the odds to win the Kentucky Derby…Hall-of-Game QB Jack Kemp is dead at age 73…Kyle Busch sweeps Richmond, his car sparkling like it just came out of the Surf City Garage…Several long distance races are going on around the country including the Flying Pig Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, Broad Street Run, and the NYC Bike Tour.

White Sox-Rangers Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.
The White Sox will give the ball to starter John Danks in this one. Lefthander Danks is 2-1 this season with a 2.74 ERA.
Danks’s opponent in this one will be Matt Harrison. The Rangers lefthander has a 7.89 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers got up by eight runs and held on for a 9-6 victory over the White Sox on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11.5).
Hank Blalock belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Rangers. Brandon McCarthy allowed three hits and one run over five innings in the win.
A.J. Pierzynski smacked a grand slam for the White Sox, who were +115 underdogs in that game. Jose Contreras gave up seven runs off seven hits in 3 1-3 innings of work in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 12-11 SU
Texas: 11-12 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Kansas City, Monday, May 4
Texas at Seattle, Monday, May 4

 

Marlins-Cubs Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 1-2 this season with a 6.58 ERA.
It’ll be ace Carlos Zambrano toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Zambrano is 2-1 with a 4.64 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 172-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Cubs starter Ted Lilly went eight solid innings, giving the Cubs a 6-1 win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field Saturday.
Lilly pitched eight innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out 10 batters. Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee hit his second home run of the season while shortstop Ryan Theriot also hit a home run and had two RBI on the day.
Marlins outfielder Cody Ross scored Florida’s lone run on a solo home run in the fifth inning. Stater Anibal Sanchez went just four innings after allowing six runs on nine hits.
Chicago won as a -130 home favorite while the final score played under the 10-run total.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 14-10
SU
Chicago
: 12-11 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing Chi Cubs
Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Florida is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Florida is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Florida
Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Cincinnati, Monday, May 4
Chi Cubs home to San Francisco, Monday, May 4

 

Red Sox-Rays Odds Preview

The division rival Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brad Penny in this game. Penny has a 2-0 record and a 8.66 ERA this season.
Penny‘s opponent in this one will be James Shields. The Rays righthander has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox snapped a two-game losing skid to the Rays with a 10-6 win on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Kevin Youkilis and Nick Green drove in three runs apiece to lead the way for the Red Sox. Tim Wakefield gave up five runs over five innings in getting the victory.
Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena drove in two runs each for the Rays, who were +100 underdogs. Jeff Niemann surrendered six runs over three innings in the loss.
Team records:
Boston: 15-9 SU
Tampa Bay: 10-15 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Boston is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Next up:
Boston at NY Yankees, Monday, May 4
Tampa Bay home to Baltimore, Monday, May 4

 

Angels-Yankees Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
Joe Saunders will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Lefthander Saunders is 3-1 this season with a 3.41 ERA.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be Philip Hughes. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels weathered a ninth-inning storm from the Yankees to win 8-4 at Yankee Stadium Saturday.
The Angels bullpen allowed three runs in the final frame but saved a stellar effort from starter Matt Palmer, who went over six innings and allowed just one run on three hits. First baseman Kendry Morales went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Jorge Posada hit a two-run home run in the ninth as a pinch hitter. Yankees starter C.C. Sabathia gave up four runs on eight hits in just under seven innings on the mound.
Los Angeles won as a +241 road underdog while the final score played over the 10.5-run total.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 10-13 SU
New York: 13-11 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games on the road
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
LA Angels at Oakland, Monday, May 4
NY Yankees home to Boston, Monday, May 4