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The Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden in the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 3-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic scored 60 points in the first half and went on to eliminate the 76ers from the postseason with a 114-89 victory in Game 6 in the first round last time out.
The Magic won that game as 6-point underdogs, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
The Celtics held the Bulls to just 11 points in the second quarter and managed to pull out a hard-fought 109-99 victory in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series last time out.
The Celtics managed to cover the 5.5-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando’s last 11 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home Boston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games Boston is 17-4 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against Orlando Next up:
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Sports Handicappers Win With Celtics Over Bulls, Focus on Hawks-Heat
Today in the Daily Sports Betting Roundup: The Nuggets and Mavericks launch the second round of the NBA playoffs, and the Red Sox and Rays battle in
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The second round of the NBA playoffs begins on Sunday afternoon, with the Mavericks on the road to take on the Nuggets in
As well, the first round of the postseason will conclude on Sunday, with the Hawks hosting the Heat in
Sunday sports picks…
European bettors are collecting on Barcelona-Chelsea Champions League results and betting the Jurgen Klinsmann props. American bettors cleaned up at the sportsbooks with Pacquiao beating Hatton and the Kentucky Derby 2009 upset.
But as President Obama said, “Let’s look to the future, not the past.” The difference is The Great One Stevie Vincent actually means it.
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Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Brad Penny will take his 2-0 record but ugly 8.66 ERA to the mound on Sunday afternoon when his Red Sox complete their road series in
The Yankees will host the Angels again on Sunday afternoon, while
Over in the National League on Sunday the Dodgers will send Chad Billingsley to the mound at home against the Padres; righthander Billingsley is 4-0 with a sparkling 2.14 ERA on the season. Elsewhere it’s
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
There are two Game 2’s on the National Hockey League playoff schedule for Sunday, with
The Bruins had no trouble taking a 1-0 lead in their second-round series on Friday night, rolling to a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Sports headlines…
Manny Pacqiao knocked out Ricky Hatton in the second round…The Boston Celtics knocked out the Chicago Bulls in seven games, another GodsTips Wise Guy winner…50-1 long shot Mine the Bird beat the odds to win the Kentucky Derby…Hall-of-Game QB Jack Kemp is dead at age 73…Kyle Busch sweeps Richmond, his car sparkling like it just came out of the Surf City Garage…Several long distance races are going on around the country including the Flying Pig Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, Broad Street Run, and the NYC Bike Tour.
White Sox-Rangers Odds Preview
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The Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.
The White Sox will give the ball to starter
Danks’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers got up by eight runs and held on for a 9-6 victory over the White Sox on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11.5).
Hank Blalock belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Rangers.
Team records:
Texas: 11-12 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 5-5 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Next up:
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Marlins-Cubs Odds Preview
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The Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 172-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Cubs starter
Lilly pitched eight innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out 10 batters. Cubs first baseman
Marlins outfielder
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Florida is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Florida Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing Florida Next up:
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Red Sox-Rays Odds Preview
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The division rival Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Oddsmakers currently have the
The Red Sox snapped a two-game losing skid to the
Team records:
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a win are 8-2 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games Boston is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home Tampa Bay is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games Next up:
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Angels-Yankees Lines Preview
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The Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the
The
The Angels bullpen allowed three runs in the final frame but saved a stellar effort from starter Matt Palmer, who went over six innings and allowed just one run on three hits. First baseman Kendry Morales went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Team records:
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a win are 2-8 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games on the road LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels Next up:
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Mavericks-Nuggets Odds Preview
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dirk Nowitzki went for 31 points and nine rebounds to lead the Mavericks past the Spurs 106-93 to win their series 4-1 on Tuesday night.
The Nuggets clinched their first-round playoff series with a convincing 107-86 win over the Hornets last time out. The Nuggets covered the 10.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 197.5.
Team records:
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Denver are 8-2 After playing San Antonio are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Denver most recently: A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Dallas’s last 20 games when playing Denver Dallas is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas Next up:
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Heat-Hawks Lines Preview
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The division rival Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Heat dominated the first half and went on to defeat the Hawks 98-72 last time out and forced a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series. The Heat covered their 5-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 182.5.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami’s last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games on the road Miami is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games |
I Want Revenge Scratched Means A Long Shot Will Win!
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Celtics play host to the Bulls, the Sprint Cup Series races at
Run For the Roses…
Bombshell, I Want Revenge has been pulled from the Kentucky Derby and the odds are now tight to win. The Kentucky Derby post time is
The 2009 Kentucky Derby morning line has Friesan Fire now the favorite at +250. General Quarters,
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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
Having staved off elimination in triple overtime in Game 6 on Thursday night the Bulls will try to complete the series upset on the road in Boston on Saturday night when they take on the Celtics in a winner-takes-all Game 7. John Salmons had a team-high 35 points for the Bulls on Thursday, while Derrick Rose was good for 28 points and seven assists. Ray Allen poured in 51 points in the 128-127
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
CC Sabathia returns to the hill for the Yankees on Saturday afternoon looking to square off his record at 2-2. The big lefthander fell to 1-2 last time out, allowing four earned runs on six hits over eight innings in a loss to the Tigers. Sabathia’s opponent on Saturday afternoon will be the Angels and starter Matt Palmer. The righthander won his only start of the season, beating the Tigers back on April 23.
Elsewhere on the American League schedule for Saturday it’s
Over in the National League the Mets and Phillies will continue their series in
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
It’s Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin vs. Alexander Ovechkin on Saturday afternoon as the Penguins and Capitals begin their second-round series in
The other game on the National Hockey League schedule for Saturday is a Game 2 matchup between the Hawks and Canucks in
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
Horse racing gets the spotlight treatment on Saturday as the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of the Triple Crown, is contested at Churchill Downs. I Want Revenge was pegged as the 3/1 morning line favorite in the No. 13 gate, with Dunkirk (No. 15 gate) and Pioneerof the Nile (No. 16 gate) both listed at 4/1 odds, and Friesan Fire (No. 6 gate) just back of them at 5/1 odds. The rest of the 20-horse field was pegged at 15/1 odds or higher. Post time for the 135th
As well, the Sprint Cup Series will race under the lights at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night in the Russ Friedman 400. Jimmie Johnson has taken the checkered flag in three of the past four races at
Padres-Dodgers Odds Preview
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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Padres will give the ball to starter
The Dodgers will counter Young with
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games San Diego is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego LA Dodgers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games LA Dodgers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing San Diego Next up:
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