| The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park in Game 3 of the NLCS.
Hiroki Kuroda will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Righthander Kuroda is 8-7 this season with a 3.57 ERA.
The Phillies will counter Kuroda with ace Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 3.08 ERA to go along with a 15-13 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.
Andre Ethier drove in the winning run to lift the Dodgers over the Phillies 2-1 on Friday and even the best-of-seven series.
The Dodgers won that game as -155 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (3).
Hong-Chih Kuo earned the win in relief, and Jonathan Broxton closed out the game with a scoreless ninth for Los Angeles.
Ryan Howard hit a solo home run for the Phillies, who were +135 underdogs. Chan Ho Park surrendered two runs in a losing effort.
Team records: Los Angeles: 95-67 SU Philadelphia: 93-69 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider: LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Dodgers’s last 16 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia LA Dodgers are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing Philadelphia Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia’s last 16 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers Next up:
Philadelphia home to LA Dodgers, Monday, October 19 |
Monthly Archives: October 2009
NFL Odds: Bears vs Falcons
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The Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Jay Cutler threw two TD strikes and ran for a score in Week 4 to lead the Bears to a 48-24 win over the Lions.
The Bears had no trouble covering the 9.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (43).
The Falcons defeated
Michael Turner rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries for
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Next up:
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NFL Odds: Bills vs Jets
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The Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Giants Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 10-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game’s total is sitting at 36.
The Bills lost to
Trent Edwards passed for 152 yards with an interception for
Mark Sanchez went 12-of-24 for 172 yards with a TD toss for
Current streak:
Team records:
New York: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS Buffalo most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on turf are 1-9 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the division are 1-9 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 5 games on the road Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing NY Jets Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets NY Jets are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home NY Jets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Buffalo The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 7 games Next up:
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NFL Betting: Titans vs Patriots
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The Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Titans, while the game’s total is sitting at 39½.
The Titans lost to
Kerry Collins passed for 164 yards with an interception for
The Patriots lost to
Tom Brady threw for 215 yards with two touchdowns for
Current streak:
Team records:
New England: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New England The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 7 games when playing New England The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tennessee’s last 13 games on the road Tennessee is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road New England is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tennessee New England is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England’s last 6 games at home New England is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee Next up:
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NFL Handicapping: Cardinals vs Seahawks
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks meet at Qwest Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Seahawks listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 46½.
The Cardinals defeated
Kurt Warner passed for 302 yards with a pair of touchdowns for
The Seahawks defeated
Matt Hasselbeck passed for 241 yards with four touchdowns for
Team records:
Seattle: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS Arizona most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the division are 7-3 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Seattle Arizona is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games at home Next up:
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NFL Betting: Eagles vs Raiders
| The Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 15-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
The Eagles defeated Tampa Bay 33-14 as a 15.5-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42).
Donovan McNabb passed for 264 yards with three touchdowns for Philadelphia and Jeremy Maclin caught six passes for 142 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
The Raiders lost to the Giants 44-7 as a 15-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5).
JaMarcus Russell passed for 110 yards for Oakland and Michael Bush rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Oakland has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS Oakland: 1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS Philadelphia most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing on outside the division are 6-3-1 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games Philadelphia is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Oakland is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games at home Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
Philadelphia at Washington, Monday, October 26 Oakland home to NY Jets, Sunday, October 25 |
NFL Weather and NFL Injuries Week 6
Most important to bettors is that week 6 NFL expert picks are in, but there are some weather conditions to worry about. Here is the late injury and live NFL weather report.
Chiefs vs. Redskins
There is a 75 percent chance of rain at kickoff. Winds are sideline to sideline at 13 mph.
Titans vs. Patriots
There will be 20 mph winds north to northeast. The field basically goes north to south. There is a 99 percent chance of rain at kickoff lasting the entire game.
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The Titans will be without both starting CBs Nick Harper and Cortland Finnegan. Also A former
Bills vs. Jets
There will be 18 mph winds that go from corner to corner on the field. There is a 100 percent chance of rain at kickoff and will last throughout the game.
Browns vs. Steelers
The free pick section has the spread winner on this game.
Lions vs. Packers
The Lions are expected to be without WR Calvin Johnson and QB Matt Stafford.
NFL Odds: Texans vs Bengals
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The fans at Paul Brown Stadium will be treated to a game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bengals listed as 5-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game’s total is sitting at 46½.
The Texans lost to
Matt Schaub passed for 302 yards and a two touchdowns for
The Bengals defeated
Cedric Benson rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries for
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on turf are 0-10 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 5-5 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Houston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 12 games on the road Houston is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 13 games at home Next up:
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NFL Odds: Ravens vs Vikings
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The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 3-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Ravens lost to
Joe Flacco passed for 186 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for
The Vikings defeated
Adrian Peterson rushed for 69 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 15 carries for
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games Baltimore is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road Baltimore is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Minnesota is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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NFL Handicapping: Rams vs Jaguars
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The fans at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium will be treated to a game between the St. Louis Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jaguars listed as 10-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
The Rams lost to
Kyle Boller passed for 209 yards with an interception for
The Jaguars lost to
David Garrard passed for 188 yards for
Current streak:
Team records:
Jacksonville: 2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS St. Louis most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing outside the division are 2-8 Jacksonville most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games on the road St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville’s last 5 games at home Jacksonville is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games Jacksonville is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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