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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers meet at
The Brewers will counter Pineiro with Manny Parra.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Prince Fielder drove in the winning run to help the Brewers defeat the Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Mat Gamel belted a two-run homer to lead the way for the Brewers.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 44-40 SU When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After playing After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis Milwaukee is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Yankees-Twins Lines Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Thursday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome.
The Twins will counter Aceves with ace
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Yankees scored three runs in the second inning en route to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Twins on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. That game’s seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 43-42 SU When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road NY Yankees are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees Next up:
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Blue Jays-Rays Lines Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays will meet on the field at Tropicana Field on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Blue Jays will trot ace
The
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Tampa Bay is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games Next up:
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MMA Betting – UFC 100 Rapidly Approaching
Thiago Alves vs George St. Pierre
UFC 100 odds: St. Pierre -320
George St. Pierre is set to face what might be one of the toughest battles of his career. Thiago Alves, known as the Pitbull, is probably the hardest hitter that GSP has faced and it could provide some trouble for him.
There was some trepidation earlier in the week that Alves might not make weight for the fight, which would remove the title off the table but it now looks like Alves might be on schedule to make the cut.
GSP isn’t offering great value on this fight mostly because he’s a big public favorite and everyone bets on him regardless, which inflates the betting line. He is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC and he’s the first ever to get a sponsorship from Gatorade.
It’s unlikely that he loses this bout but there is a chance it happens. Most sports picks will stick with GSP, though.
Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar
UFC 100 Fight Card: Lesnar -220
Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir are going to highlight the UFC 100 fight card as the two heavyweights will be the final fight of the night.
Lesnar is hungry to exact some revenge on Mir after Mir handed him his first and only loss in the UFC so far.
When you look back at how quickly Lesnar has grown since that fight, it has been fairly impressive. Just a few years ago, Lesnar was at the top of the WWE – fake fighting. Even so, that was fairly impressive for a former real wrestling champ (NCAA).
Now Lesnar is the next big thing in the UFC and he would be at the top of the food chain with a win over Mir.
Lesnar was dominating the first fight against Mir when Mir caught him making a rookie mistake. Lesnar left his leg out while he was on top and Mir grabbed it and submitted him.
But Lesnar has grown since that fight and he’s developed his defense significantly.
When Lesnar fought Mir, he was a raw and inexperienced MMA fighter. Even so, he still dominated the fight until he made a mistake. Expect more of the same in this fight but don’t expect any more mistakes from Lesnar, who knows what to do to exact his revenge this time.
The price per head for Lesnar and GSP is expensive since they are the popular fighters but they are worth it as both should win at UFC 100.
UFC 100 Betting – Secondary Fights
Is it football betting season? There’s so much sportsbook buzz that you’d think so, but the truth is that the current betting rush revolves around UFC 100. The title fights are getting the press, but the secondary fights deserve attention too. Here are a few picks you may not find elsewhere.
Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1) vs Alan Belcher (13-4)
Yoshihiro Akiyama is a relative unknown, as he’s making his UFC debut. However, he may very well be the next big thing in the middleweight division. He’s ranked by MMA Weekly as the No. 10 middleweight in the world. He’s a versatile fighter, capable of knocking out opponents with his hands or feet, and he uses his Judo to take opponents down and set up submissions.
Alan Belcher is somewhat of a stepping stone in in UFC betting. He’s a well-rounded fighter who never goes quietly—in other words, he’s an ideal guy for semi-accomplished fighters to debut against, as he likely won’t beat them but he’ll certainly make them work hard. Expect Belcher to battle Akiyama but fail in the end. However, anything can happen, as fighters who arrive from overseas don’t always take their success with them.
Daily sports pick: Akiyama
Jon Jones (8-0) vs Jake O’Brien (11-2)
Many fight fans—not to mention sportsbook software—project Jon Jones as a future star in MMA. He’s tall and lanky, with a long reach, and a great natural athlete. He wowed the crowd in his last fight when he showed off some creative throws and spinning elbows in his victory over Stephan Bonnar. “Bones” is a next-generation mixed martial artist who should improve with every fight.
He has a solid challenge in Jake O’Brien, who was 10-0 (and beat Heath Herring) before running into star fighters like Andrei Arlovski and Cain Velazquez, both of whom knocked him out. he’s more experienced than Jones and will test him with his knockout power. Remember, O’Brien is a former heavyweight dropping down, so he’ll pack more punch than your average light heavyweight.
In the end, this fight is still more of a showcase for Jones than anything else. He should pull a few new exciting tricks out of his bag and win, setting himself up for a much better opponent next time.
Daily sports pick: Jones
Marlins-Giants Lines Preview
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The Florida Marlins and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at
The Marlins will give the ball to starter
The Giants will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Next up:
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Orioles-Mariners Odds Preview
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The fans at Safeco Field will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander
Starting this game for the Mariners will be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road Seattle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Rangers-Angels Odds Preview
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The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at
Nippert’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 8-2 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Texas is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Texas Next up:
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Padres-Diamondbacks Lines Preview
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet at
The Padres will give the ball to starter
Correia’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona: 34-49 SU San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Arizona are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Arizona most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego Arizona is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Nationals-Rockies Odds Preview
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The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Coors Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the
Team records:
Colorado: 43-39 SU Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Colorado are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 Colorado most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Colorado Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 8 games Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games at home Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home Next up:
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