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Orioles-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays will meet on the field at Rogers Centre on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Brad Bergesen will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Righthander Bergesen is 1-0 this season with a 5.58 ERA.
Bergesen’s opponent in this one will be David Purcey. The Blue Jays lefthander has a 7.01 ERA to go along with a 0-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays scored four runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Orioles 8-4 on Friday, as -240 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Rod Brajas had three hits and drove in two runs for the Blue Jays. Roy Halladay improved to 5-1 with the win, allowing 10 hits and four runs.
Nick Markakis hit a two-run homer for the Orioles, who were +210 underdogs. Mark Hendrickson gave up nine hits and four runs in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 9-14 SU
Toronto: 16-9 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Baltimore, Sunday, May 3

 

Angels-Yankees Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Saturday when they battle the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Palmer in this game. Palmer has a 1-0 record and a 6.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace CC Sabathia. The lefthander has a 4.73 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jorge Posada drove in the winning runs and had four RBIs on Friday, leading the Yankees to a 10-9 victory over the Angels. The Yankees won the game as -160 favorites, and the 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Ramiro Pena had three hits and two RBIs, while Jonathan Albaladejo tossed the ninth and was credited with the victory.
Gary Matthews Jr. had three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Angels, who were +140 underdogs. Brian Fuentes gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
New York has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 9-13 SU
New York: 13-10 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 3-8 SU in their last 11 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 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
NY Yankees home to LA Angels, Sunday, May 3

 

Cardinals-Nationals Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joel Pineiro in this game. Pineiro has a 4-0 record and a 3.76 ERA this season.
Pineiro’s opponent in this one will be Shairon Martis. The Nationals righthander has a 6.20 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals won their second straight with a 6-2 victory over the Nationals on Friday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Chris Duncan went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Cardinals. Todd Wellemeyer earned the win in relief.
Willie Harris went deep for a two-run blast for the Nationals, who were -115 favorites. Jordan Zimmerman surrendered eight hits and five runs in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 3 straight games.
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 17-7
SU
Washington
: 5-17 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
Washington home to St. Louis, Sunday, May 3

 

Marlins-Cubs Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Anibal Sanchez in this one. Righthander Sanchez is 1-2 this season with a 4.13 ERA.
It’ll be Ted Lilly toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Lefthander Lilly is 2-2 with a 3.80 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs rallied with six runs in the late innings to defeat the Marlins 8-6 on Friday, as -280 favorites. That game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ryan Theriot belted a grand slam home run in the sixth-inning to power the Cubs. David Patton completed two innings of relief for the win, and Kevin Gregg notched his second save.
Jorge Cantu drove in two runs for the Marlins, who were +240 underdogs. Burke Badenhop gave up four runs in the loss.
Team records:
Florida: 14-9
SU
Chicago
: 11-11 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
Florida is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Florida is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Florida is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Florida
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Florida
Chi Cubs are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Florida, Sunday, May 3

 

Bulls-Celtics Lines Preview

The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden in the seventh and deciding game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls forced a Game 7 by defeating the Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime on Thursday. The Bulls failed to cover the 3-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 195.5.
John Salmons led the Bulls with 35 points, while Derrick Rose added 28, and Brad Miller chipped in with 23 points.
Ray Allen tossed in a game-high 51 points in a losing effort for the Celtics.
Team records:
Chicago: 41-41 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After playing Chicago are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
Boston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing Chicago

 

Friday Fantasy Baseball and MLB Betting Odds Rundown

Here are news and notes, plus pitchers report card info for Friday baseball betting. Units are based on one unit per bet, plus or minus the juice. Also key injuries for fantasy baseball and bettors alike are featured.

Red Sox-Rays

Tampa is 3-11 this year in virtual pick ’em games (line 125 or less either way) in 2009.

Indians-Tigers

Cleveland is 5-13 -10.3 units to right-handed starters this year.

Mets-Phillies

New York is 3-9 -8.8 against teams with a winning record. Mets first baseball C. Delgado is probable, Phillies closer B. Lidge is doubtful.

Astros-Braves

Mike Hampton is 25-46 -25.7 units since 1997 to NL teams that average 4.3 or fewer runs. The Astros are splendid 14-6 +14.9 units on the road versus a starting pitcher who gives up 5.5 or fewer hits per start. 

Derek Lowe is 3-9 as home favorite of 150-200. Astros closer Valverde is on the DL

Pirates-Reds

Pittsburgh has been making the Bucs going 10-1 +11.1 units the last two years after a game in which they had four or fewer hits. Reds third baseball J. Encarnacion is on the DL.

Cardinals-Nationals

St. Louis is 11-3 +8.2 units in virtual pick ’em games (line 125 or less either way). Cardinals’ outfielder Ludwick is probable, shortstop K. Green is out.

Angels-Yankees

Andy Pettitte is 5-12 as a favorite of 125-175 -12.7 units the last two years. The Angels are 34-19 +22.6 units the last two years as an underdog.

Marlins-Cubs

Florida shortstop H. Ramirez is doubtful as is Cubs third basemen A. Ramirez.

White Sox-Rangers

White Sox DH Thome is probable.

For more information: Tonight’s baseball picks are at OffshoreInsiders.com. The latest MLB odds are in real-time.

Astros-Braves Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Mike Hampton in this game. Hampton has a 1-1 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Hampton with ace Derek Lowe. Righthander Lowe has a 3.10 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were shut out 3-0 by the Reds last time out, as +130 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Felipe Paulino surrendered six hits and two runs over 5 2-3 innings in taking the loss.
The Braves were defeated 5-3 by the Cardinals last time out, as -120 favorites. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Omar Infante had three hits and drove in one run. Javier Vazquez gave up nine hits and five runs over eight innings in the loss.
Team records:
Houston: 9-13 SU
Atlanta: 10-11 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games when playing Houston
Atlanta is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Houston, Saturday, May 2

 

Orioles-Blue Jays Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays meet at Rogers Centre.
Lefthander Mark Hendrickson will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Hendrickson is 1-3 this season with a 5.40 ERA.
Hendrickson’s opponent in this one will be Roy Halladay. The Blue Jays ace righthander has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 260-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles lost 3-2 to the Angels last time out, as -165 favorites at home. That game’s five runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (10.5).
Nick Markakis and Aubrey Huff drove in the runs of the Orioles. Koji Uehara gave up three runs off seven hits over 6 1-3 innings on the mound.
The Blue Jays dropped an 8-6 decision to the Royals on Thursday, and lost their first series of the season. Oddsmakers had the Blue Jays as +110 underdogs in that game, while the team’s played OVER the posted over/under (10).
Adam Lind belted a two-run homer for the Blue Jays. Brian Burres failed to get into the win column, as he surrendered six runs over two innings.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 3 straight games.
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 9-13 SU
Toronto: 15-9 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Baltimore’s last 23 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto’s last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Next up:
Toronto home to Baltimore, Saturday, May 2

 

Indians-Tigers Lines Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Carl Pavano in this game. Pavano has a 0-3 record and a 9.50 ERA this season.
It’ll be Armando Galarraga toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Galarraga is 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 168-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians were defeated 6-5 in 10 innings by the Red Sox last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kelly Shoppach cracked a two-run homer, while Jensen Lewis surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
The Tigers were out-slugged 8-6 by the Yankees last time out, as +125 underdogs. That game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Curtis Granderson belted a three-run homer, while Rick Porcello gave up six hits and six runs over 3 2-3 innings in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 8-14 SU
Detroit: 11-10 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit’s last 13 games at home
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Cleveland, Saturday, May 2

 

Angels-Yankees Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
The Angels will trot Jered Weaver out to the mound in this one. Righthander Weaver has a 2-1 record and a 2.45 ERA this season.
It’ll be Andy Pettitte toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Lefthander Pettitte is 2-1 with a 2.96 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees rallied with three runs in the eighth inning, and came away with a 7-4 victory over the Angels on Thursday. The Yankees won the game as -230 favorites, and the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Ramiro Pena led the Yankees with two hits and two RBIs. Phil Coke tossed an inning of relief and got the win, while Mariano Rivera notched his fifth save with a scoreless ninth.
Mike Napoli went deep for the Angels, who were +200 underdogs. Justin Speier gave up three runs off four hits in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 9-12 SU
New York: 12-10 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 8-2
After playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
NY Yankees home to LA Angels, Saturday, May 2