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Susan Boyle: No Live Streaming Video, But Betting Odds Are Live

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There won’t be any live streaming video of Susan Boyle’s performance tonight, but the sportsbooks will be busy beforehand and YouTube afterwards as the Boyle video performance will be on the Internet almost instantly.

It’s one of the most versatile days of the year in betting and Susan Boyle has assured that Britain‘s Got Talent betting odds are among the most popular of all entertainment and political betting odds.

Susan Boyle is a 5/6 favorite to win Britain‘s Got Talent according to Irish sportsbook Paddy Power. Aidan Davis is 5/1 to pull the upset, Jamie Pugh and 9/1 and Shaheen Jafarghoni at 9/1.

While the NBA playoffs still reign supreme with the Cavalier-Magic Vegas odds at Orlando 1.5 according to Sports Betting Sportsbook with a total at 190 at BetED. The Cleveland-Orlando series betting line has the Cavs still at -290 to win.

Indianapolis 500 Vegas odds, not to mention the Coca Cola 600 betting, take center stage on Memorial Day weekend. A lot of betting action is expected just before the Indianapolis 500 start time, so sharp players are locking in early according to according to Stevie Vincent of the betting advice experts.

Paddy Power also has odds on who will play Susan Boyle in the first big screen movie about her. Shockingly Rosie O’Donnell and Rosanne Barr are not among the choices. Catherine Zeta Jones and Kelly McDonald are the favorites.

Finally, in the NHL playoffs, it’s the Red Wings and Blackhawks. BetUs Sportsbook  has the Wings -115. Couch potatoes will also enjoy what will hopefully be a safe, albeit delayed Space Shuttle landing.

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Indy 500 Vegas Odds: Morning Line Has Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan the Favorites

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It’s the biggest motor sport day of the year. In Formula One racing, Jenson Burton wins the Monaco Grand Prix to stretch his F1 lead to 16 points. He beat teammate Rubens Barrichello.

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 odds sees Scott Dixon at 4/1, Tony Kanaan at 6/1, Dario Franchitti and 7/1, and the lovely Danica Patrick at 10/1.

Meanwhile the Coca Cola 600 Vegas odds has Jimmie Johnson at 4/1, Kyle Busch at 5/1, and Mark Martin at 8/1.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Racing fans get their fix on three fronts, the Cavs and Magic meet up in Orlando, and the Hawks try to beat the Wings again.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

While the sportsbooks are paying out on Lyoto Machida beating Rashad Evans, there is still some live odds for the NBA to beat.

The Cavaliers and Magic will break their 1-1 series deadlock on Sunday night when the Eastern Conference Finals shift to Orlando for Game 3. LeBron James sunk a clutch three-pointer at the end of Game 2 to give the Cavaliers a 96-95 victory and tie up the third-round series. James was good for 35 points in that contest, while Mo Williams had 19 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas grabbed 15 boards. Dwight Howard was held to 10 points and 18 rebounds in a losing cause.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

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It’ll be Cole Hamels (2-2, 4.95 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.43 ERA) in a high-powered matchup at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Philadelphia closes out their three-game series with New York. Meanwhile, the Sunday night matchup has Milwaukee at Minnesota; the Brewers will send Dave Bush (3-0, 3.74 ERA) to the mound, and the Twins counter with Scott Baker (1-5, 6.98 ERA).

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Also on baseball’s interleague slate for Sunday: Colorado at Detroit, Tampa Bay at Florida, Cleveland at Cincinnati, Baltimore at Washington, Toronto at Atlanta, the Mets at Boston, Texas at Houston, Pittsburgh at the White Sox, Kansas City at St. Louis, Arizona at Oakland, San Francisco at Seattle, and the Angels at the Dodgers. As well, the Padres will play host to the Cubs to round out the schedule.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Blackhawks will try to tie up their third-round series with the Red Wings on Sunday afternoon when those teams take to the ice in Chicago. The Hawks grabbed their first win of the Western Conference final on Friday night, getting a Patrick Sharp marker in overtime to secure the 4-3 decision. Chicago forward Martin Havlat left that game with a head injury, while goalie Nikolai Khabibulin left with a lower-body injury. The Wings played without forward Pavel Datsyuk (foot).

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, a huge day in racing on Sunday features the Sprint Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600, IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix. Overseas it’ll be Jenson Button looking to continue his dominance on the F1 track, as the Brawn-Mercedes driver has taken the checkered flag in four of the circuit’s five races so far this season. Lewis Hamilton got the Monaco win in 2008.

In the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Jimmie Johnson is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite. Johnson has visited victory lane in five Cup events at Lowe’s, although he last turned the trick back in 2005. Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch are both listed at 6/1 odds, with Tony Stewart at 7/1, and Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth at 10/1. Kasey Kahne, the defending Coca-Cola 600 champion, is farther back at 30/1 odds. Jeff Burton, a Lowe’s champion in October, is at 22/1.

And Helio Castroneves is the 3/1 Vegas favorite to win at The Brickyard on Sunday, with defending Indy 500 champion Scott Dixon next at 4/1 odds. Tony Kanaan, who leads the IndyCar standings this season, and Ryan Briscoe, who is one point behind him, are next at 6/1, followed by Dario Franchitti at 8/1. Danica Patrick ended up in 22nd place at Indy last season; she’s at 15/1 to grab the win.

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Brewers-Twins Odds Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at The Metrodome.
The Brewers will give the ball to starter David Bush in this one. Righthander Bush is 3-0 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
It’ll be Scott Baker toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Baker is 1-5 with a 6.98 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins won their third straight with a 6-2 victory over the Brewers on Saturday, as -135 favorites. The game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Joe Mauer went 3-for-3 at the plate and drove in two runs, including a solo home run. Anthony Swarzak tossed seven scoreless innings for the win, allowing five hits.
Prince Fielder had two hits and drove in one run for the Brewers, who were +115 underdogs in that contest. Braden Lopper gave up five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 26-17 SU
Minnesota: 21-23 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, May 25
Minnesota home to Boston, Monday, May 25

 

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Cubs-Padres Odds Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the San Diego Padres on Sunday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at PETCO Park.
Lefthander Ted Lilly will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Lilly is 5-3 this season with a 3.35 ERA.
Lilly’s opponent in this one will be Chris Young. The Padres righthander has a 5.07 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian Giles drove in two runs to help the Padres slip past the Cubs 3-1, as +105 underdogs on Saturday. The four runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (7.5).
Chris Burke drove in the other run for the Padres. Josh Geer tossed 6 2-3 innings for the victory, giving up just five hits and one run.
Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in the only run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. Randy Wells gave up three runs off five hits over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 6 straight games.
San Diego has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 21-20 SU
San Diego: 21-22 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Monday, May 25
San Diego at Arizona, Monday, May 25

 

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Mets-Red Sox Odds Preview

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The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a interleague game between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Mets will give the ball to starter Tim Redding in this one. Righthander Redding is 0-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Tim Wakefield who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Wakefield is 5-2 with a 3.59 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Omir Santos belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning to power the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, as +180 underdogs. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Gary Sheffield drove in the other run for the Mets. Mike Pelfrey threw seven solid innings for the win, allowing six hits and two runs.
Kevin Youkilis drove in both runs in a losing effort for the Red Sox, who were -200 favorites. Jonathan Papelbon gave up two runs in suffering the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 23-19 SU
Boston: 25-18 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
NY Mets home to Washington, Monday, May 25
Boston at Minnesota, Monday, May 25

 

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Rockies-Tigers Lines Preview

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The Colorado Rockies and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Comerica Park in an interleague contest.
Jason Hammel will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Hammel is 0-3 this season with a 5.11 ERA.
Hammel’s opponent in this one will be Dontrelle Willis. The Tigers lefthander has a 3.27 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies knotted up their three-game interleague series with a 4-3 win over the Tigers on Saturday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Todd Helton homered and drove in two runs for the Rockies. Jason Marquis scattered six hits and three runs over 7 2-3 innings on the mound.
Gerald Laird went 3-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Tigers, who had been favored at -150. Armando Galarraga gave up six hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Colorado: 17-25 SU
Detroit: 24-17 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado home to LA Dodgers, Monday, May 25
Detroit at Kansas City, Monday, May 25

 

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Phillies-Yankees Lines Preview

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The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
Ace lefthander Cole Hamels will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Hamels is 2-2 this season with a 4.95 ERA.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace CC Sabathia. The lefthander has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Rodriguez blasted a two-run homer and the Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to come back and defeat the Phillies 5-4 on Saturday, as -165 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (11).
Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored twice for the Yankees. Jose Veras got the win in replace of starter Andy Pettitte.
John Mayberry cracked a three-run homer for the Phillies, who were +145 underdogs. Brad Lidge surrendered three runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 23-18 SU
New York: 25-18 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida, Monday, May 25
NY Yankees at Texas, Monday, May 25

 

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Cavaliers-Magic Lines Preview

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Amway Arena in the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James poured in a game-high 35 points and the Cavaliers held off a late surge to edge the Magic 96-95 on Friday night to even the series at a game apiece.
The Cavaliers failed to cover the 9-point spread, while the 191 points made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas netted 12 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double in the win for Cleveland.
Rashard Lewis tossed in 23 points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss for Orlando.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Cleveland at Orlando, Tuesday, May 26
Orlando home to Cleveland, Tuesday, May 26

 

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Pirates-White Sox Lines Preview

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
Righthander Ross Ohlendorf will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Ohlendorf is 5-3 this season with a 4.31 ERA.
The White Sox will counter Ohlendorf with Clayton Richard. Lefthander Richard has a 4.36 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Gavin Floyd allowed just two hits over eight scoreless innings, as the White Sox shut out the Pirates 2-0 in Friday’s opener. The White Sox won that game as -140 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Alexei Ramirez blasted a solo home run, while finishing with two hits and two runs scored. Bobby Jenks turned away the side in the ninth to post his 10th save.
Zach Duke surrendered both runs off six hits over eight innings on the mound. Oddsmakers had the Pirates as +120 underdogs in the contest.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 19-23 SU
Chicago: 18-23 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 2-8
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
Pittsburgh is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 24

 

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Rangers-Astros Odds Preview

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The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
Righthander Scott Feldman will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Feldman is 2-0 this season with a 2.17 ERA.
The Astros will counter Feldman with Brian Moehler. Righthander Moehler has a 7.71 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nelson Cruz belted a game-winning home run in the top of the 10th inning on Friday, giving the Rangers a 6-5 victory over the Astros. The Rangers won the game as a -110 pick’em, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Jarrod Saltalamacchia smacked a two-run homer for the Rangers, and Elvis Andrus had a solo home run. Darren O’Day picked up the win in relief, and Frank Francisco collected his 10th save of the season.
Lance Berkman went deep for a three-run homer in the loss for the Astros. LaTroy Hawkins gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 24-17 SU
Houston: 18-22 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 3-7
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to Texas, Sunday, May 24

 

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