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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 275-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs handed the Pirates a fourth straight loss in a 3-1 victory on Saturday, as -165 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8 After playing Chi Cubs are 1-9 After a loss are 1-9 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Pittsburgh is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road Pittsburgh is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Chi Cubs are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Next up:
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Red Sox-Rangers Odds Preview
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The Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers evened their three-game series with a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, as -135 favorites. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Team records:
Texas: 65-50 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Tiger Woods Enters Sunday Atop Vegas Betting Leaderboard
What do Michael Vick and Tiger Woods have in common with Chima Simone of Big Brother? Odds are now posted on all of the above.
The Sunday morning line to win the 2009 USPGA Championship has two familiar names at the top. The latest golf odds entering the final round have Tiger Woods the overwhelming 2/9 favorite followed by Padraig Harrington at 9/2.
Woods enters with a two-stroke lead at -8, followed by Y.E. Yang and Padraig Harrington at -6.
Yang though is still listed at 20/1 to put on the glass slipper. Henrik Stenson, who enters Sunday at -4 is a 28/1 shot to win it all according to the sportsbooks.
From Woods to would he?
Will Mike Vick start a game at QB in 2009? According to BetUs Sportsbook “yes” is +240. Vick recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The fantasy football cheat sheet 2009 should get a workout as season long props for NFL players are also posted.
In other betting news, of course there are even odds on reality television and in Big Brother 11 the outspoken Chima Simone called it quits. He was listed as the +400 co-favorite with Michele Noonan at BetED, which has not adjusted the post announcement betting line as of yet.
Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions picked up their first straight up since
Chargers-Seahawks Predictions, Picks, Betting Line
NFL bettors continue to get all the football picks information they need in the free pick section of OffshoreInsiders.com including the official betting preview of the Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers.
Bodog has the Chargers -3 with a total of 36 on their football betting lines.
Jim Mora Jr. will be in his first game as head coach for the Seahawks, but he was assistant head coach for Mike Holmgrem and was previously the head man in
Seahawks starting QB Matt Hasselbeck will see a series or two as he returns from a back injury. Mobile QB Seneca Wallace will see “considerable time” and Mike Teel will also play late behind center.
“With
Chargers superstar LaDainian Tomlinson rarely plays in the preseason, but says there is a 95-percent chance he will start. Head coach Norv Turner said he won’t make that decision until before game time.
Turner did say he told his starters to plan on playing the entire first half, though many will not play the entire half. Turner wants his team to start the regular season better so expect him to emphasize preseason more.
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Bills-Bears Betting Breaking News For NFL Handicappers
Packing more power than Tropical Storm Ana, the top college football handicappers are researching everything from the Oregon Ducks to the Minnesota Gophers sports information site.
But Saturday is about Tiger Woods, Gina Carano, and Las Vegas preseason NFL odds so here is the Buffalo Bills-Chicago Bears betting angles.
Bills head coach Dick Jauron indicated he’s not looking to play his starters more than he did last week. “If we do, it will be a few plays more.” So as a point of reference, QB Trent Edwards played nine snaps and the defensive starters played two series.
Bears three-time Pro Bowler Tommie Harris is out with knee and hamstring troubles. He was second on
As a result of the injuries,
This game will be televised on the NFL Network.
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Gina Carano, Tiger Woods, NFL Preseason Betting Grab Vegas Sportsbook Headlines
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Sox take on the Rangers, the NFL stages more preseason games, and the PGA Championship heads into Round 3 and the Philadelphia Eagles Michael Vick stays out of trouble for another day.
The free pick and articles section has everything football bettors much know before beating the sportsbook tonight. There are preseason QB rotations and all the odds information needed.
Meanwhile the Strikeforce MMA at the HP Pavilion in
Tiger Woods enters the third round of the PGA Championship golf odds as the overwhelming 1/6 favorite to win his major. Padraig Harrington is 12/1. More betting options such as will there be a hole in one and more at BetUs.
Colliding on the gridiron . . .
The National Football League has six preseason contests on the slate for Saturday, with
As well, the Canadian Football League offers up
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Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Giants’ Matt Cain (12-4, 2.44 ERA) will take on the Mets’ Johan Santana (13-8, 3.00 ERA) on Saturday afternoon in the marquee pitching matchup of the day. Righthander Cain will be looking to get back into the win column in that outing, as he’s given up nine earned runs over 15 innings in back-to-back losses to the Reds and Astros. Lefthander Santana is coming off a dominating win over the Padres, allowing just one earned run on five hits over eight innings of work.
Also on the National League schedule for Saturday: Pittsburgh at the Cubs, Colorado at Florida, Houston at Milwaukee, Washington at Cincinnati, San Diego at St. Louis, the Dodgers at Arizona, and Philadelphia at Atlanta. Cole Hamels (7-7, 4.77 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, while the Braves will counter with Kenshin Kawakami (5-9, 4.12 ERA). Righthander Kawakami tossed seven shutout innings against the Dodgers in his last trip to the hill, giving up four hits.
The American League matchups on Saturday are the White Sox at
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The WNBA has five games on its Saturday schedule, with
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
Finally, the third round of the PGA Championship gets underway on Saturday morning, with Tiger Woods holding a big four-shot lead. Woods shot a 2-under 70 in the second round on Friday to move to 7-under for the tournament. Vijay Singh, Brendan Jones, Lucas Glover, Ross Fisher, and Padraig Harrington are all tied for second at 3-under. Phil Mickelson is at 4-over heading into Saturday.
Indians-Twins Odds Preview
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The division rival Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Lefthander David Huff will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Huff is 6-6 this season with a 6.72 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 56-59 SU Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Cleveland is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up:
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Giants-Mets Odds Preview
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The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing NY Mets are 2-8 After playing NY Mets are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games San Francisco is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing NY Mets San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco NY Mets are 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home NY Mets are 5-11 SU in its last 16 games Next up:
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Phillies-Braves Lines Preview
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field.
Ace
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chipper Jones went 2-for-4 with one RBI for the Braves, who were -140 favorites.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 60-55 SU Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Atlanta is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home Atlanta is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up:
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Seahawks-Chargers Odds Preview
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The Seattle Seahawks and the San Diego Chargers will both be gunning for a preseason victory on Saturday when they meet at Qualcomm Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chargers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
2009 team records:
San Diego: 8-8 SU, Next up:
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