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White Sox-Indians Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.

Gavin Floyd will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Floyd is 2-2 this season with a 6.29 ERA.

Floyd‘s opponent in this one will be Carl Pavano. The Indians righthander has a 6.61 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The White Sox lost to Texas 7-1 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

Jermaine Dye scored the White Sox’s lone run on a wild pitch, while Bartolo Colon gave up five runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings.

The Indians lost to Detroit 5-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

Grady Sizemore drove a run for Cleveland and Anthony Reyes surrendered five runs on seven hits in five innings.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 14-16
SU
Cleveland
: 11-21 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up:
Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, May 12

 

Rays-Red Sox Lines Preview

The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Matt Garza in this one. Righthander Garza is 3-2 this season with a 3.51 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Garza with ace Josh Beckett. Righthander Beckett has a 6.75 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Evan Longoria homered and knocked in five runs to lead the Rays to a huge 14-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
The Rays won as +136 underdogs, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 9.
Rocco Baldelli and Julio Lugo homered for the -146 favored BoSox, while Jon Lester took the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 15-17 SU
Boston: 19-12 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games on the road
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games at home
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Tuesday, May 12
Boston at LA Angels, Tuesday, May 12

 

Cubs-Brewers Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Miller Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Sean Marshall in this game. Marshall has a 0-2 record and a 4.32 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Marshall with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 5.68 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored nine runs over two innings as they knocked off the Cubs 12-6 on Saturday, as -155 favorites. That game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jason Kendall had three hits and drove in two runs to pace the Brewers. Yovani Gallardo allowed five hits and two runs over five innings in the win.
Kosuke Fukudome and Micah Hoffpauir drove in two runs apiece for the Cubs.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 16-14 SU
Milwaukee: 18-13 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi Cubs’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to San Diego, Tuesday, May 12
Milwaukee home to Florida, Tuesday, May 12

 

Braves-Phillies Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 1-4 this season with a 6.41 ERA.
It’ll be Brett Myers toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Myers is 2-2 with a 5.35 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Javier Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Braves beat the Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.
The Braves won as -102 favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 9.5.
Joe Blanton took the loss for the -108 favored Phillies after giving up six runs and eight hits in eight innings.
Team records:
Atlanta: 14-16 SU
Philadelphia: 15-13 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at NY Mets, Monday, May 11
Philadelphia home to LA Dodgers, Tuesday, May 12

 

Celtics-Magic Lines Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-96 victory over the Celtics on Friday. The Magic covered the 4.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 28 points, while Dwight Howard collected 17 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Paul Pierce netted a team-high 27 points with three rebounds and six assists in the Game 3 loss.
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 9-1
After playing Orlando are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Boston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Boston home to Orlando, Tuesday, May 12
Orlando at Boston, Tuesday, May 12

 

Lakers-Rockets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 33 points in lifting the Lakers to a 108-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday, and now lead the Western Conference semifinals 2-1. The Lakers covered the 2-point spread, and the combined 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 193.
Lamar Odom netted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers.
Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in a losing cause.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Lakers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games
Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Houston, Tuesday, May 12
Houston at LA Lakers, Tuesday, May 12

 

Giants-Dodgers odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jonathan Sanchez in this game. Sanchez has a 1-2 record and a 3.98 ERA this season.
It’ll be Eric Stults toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Stults is 3-1 with a 4.94 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants scored twice in the seventh inning and came away with a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers on Friday, as +170 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Edgar Renteria went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Giants. Barry Zito notched his first win of the sesason, and Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless ninth for the save.
Casey Blake drove in the only run for the Dodgers, who were -190 favorites in that contest. Chad Billingsley gave up eight hits over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 15-13 SU
Los Angeles: 21-10 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games at home
LA Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Sunday, May 10

 

Braves-Phillies Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Javier Vazquez in this game. Vazquez has a 2-3 record and a 4.19 ERA this season.
The Phillies will counter Vazquez with Joe Blanton. Righthander Blanton has a 6.84 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies got out to a six-run lead en route to a 10-6 win over the Braves on Friday, as -175 favorites. That game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jayson Werth belted a two-run homer for the Phillies, while Chase Utley and Chris Coste also went deep. Cole Hamels allowed three hits and two runs over six innings in the victory.
Casey Kotchman belted a three-run homer for the Braves, who were pegged as +155 underdogs. Jo-Jo Reyes gave up eight runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 13-16 SU
Philadelphia: 15-12 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Sunday, May 10

 

Rays-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at Fenway Park on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Ace Scott Kazmir will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Lefthander Kazmir is 3-3 this season with a 6.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 5.11 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox scored five runs in the sixth inning on Friday, as they defeated the Rays 7-3. The Red Sox won the game as a -110 pick’em, and the 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Jason Bay went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a three-run homer. Brad Penny improved to 3-1 with the victory, giving up eight hits and three runs.
Jason Bartlett had three hits and drove in one run for the Rays. James Shields was rocked for 10 hits and five runs.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 14-17 SU
Boston: 19-11 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Boston home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, May 10

 

Cavaliers-Hawks Lines Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James scored a game-high 27 points to give the Cavaliers a 105-85 victory over the Hawks in Game 2 on Thursday, and now lead the best-of-seven semifinal 2-0. The Cavaliers covered the 13-point spread, and the 190 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.
Wally Szczerbiak netted 17 points for the Cavaliers, and Mo Williams collected 15 in the win.
Maurice Evans tossed in 16 points and dished out four assists in a losing effort for the Hawks.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Atlanta is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland at Atlanta, Monday, May 11
Atlanta home to Cleveland, Monday, May 11