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The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Saturday.
It’ll be Chien-Ming Wang toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Cleveland is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Next up:
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Athletics-Blue Jays Odds Preview
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The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Saturday.
Cahill’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s rallied late and defeated the high-flying Blue Jays 8-5 on Friday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Toronto: 8-4 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Marlins-Nationals Lines Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Saturday when they battle the Washington Nationals at
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Washington are 9-1 After a win are 8-2 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida Washington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida Next up:
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Braves-Pirates Odds Preview
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The fans at
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 5-5 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home Next up:
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Rockets-Trail Blazers Odds Preview
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The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets were defeated 95-84 by the Mavericks in their regular-season finale last time out, as a pick’em. The team’s played UNDER the posted total of 190.
Yao Ming tossed in 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a losing effort.
The Trail Blazers held the Nuggets to just 15 points in the fourth quarter as they cruised to a 104-76 victory in their regular-season finale on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Team records:
Portland: 54-28 SU, 46-36 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing Dallas are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1 Portland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Portland Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Portland The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston’s last 12 games on the road Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Mavericks-Spurs Odds Preview
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The Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mavericks outscored the Rockets by 16 points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 95-84 victory in their season finale on Wednesday. The Mavericks won the game as a pick’em, while the team’s played UNDER the posted total of 190.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds in a double-double performance.
The Spurs failed to cover the 9-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (176).
Team records:
San Antonio: 54-28 SU, 40-40-2 ATS Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing San Antonio are 6-4 After playing Houston are 9-1 After a win are 5-5 San Antonio most recently: A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio Dallas is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas’s last 16 games on the road San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas Next up:
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Pistons-Cavaliers Lines Preview
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The division rival Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost 102-96 to the Heat in their regular-season finale last time out, as 2-point underdogs. That game’s 198 points made it OVER the posted total of 181.
The Cavaliers dropped their season-finale 111-110 in overtime to the 76ers. The 76ers failed to cover the 3-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Miami are 7-3 After a loss are 3-7 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Detroit’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland’s last 17 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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Bulls-Celtics Lines Preview
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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 opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls were defeated 109-98 by the Raptors in their regular-season finale last time out. The Bulls were 10-point underdogs in that game, while the 207 points fell UNDER the posted total of 214.5.
The Celtics managed to cover the 4.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (190.5).
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 10-0 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago Next up:
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Betting: Susan Boyle or Flawless, Plus NBA Playoff and NHL Playoffs Odds
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Phillies turn to their ace for a victory, the Indians continue their
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
In what will be Stephan A. Smith’s ESPN finale, NBA action resumes on Saturday (NBA playoff series odds), with Game 1 of four of the league’s first-round series:
Also the 2009 NBA playoff odds and betting lines for the individual games are up.
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Phillies ace Cole Hamels will try to get back on track on Friday night when his team plays host to the Padres. The lefthander was pounded in his first start of the season on April 10, surrendering seven earned runs on 11 hits in just 3 2-3 innings of work versus the
The Cards and Cubs play a matinee in
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The next Susan Boyle…
The inspirational story of Susan Boyle on ‘
Boyle is a bit more inspirational than former American Idol contestant Tozier Robbins who was arrested for stalking Britney Spears.
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
The National Hockey League offers up Game 2 of three first-round playoff series on Friday night, including
The other Eastern matchup on Friday has
Finally, it’ll be
NBA Picks and Predictions
NBA playoff betting is here! Time to make some picks for Saturday’s games. It’s safe to say we know what will happen in the Cavaliers vs Pistons odds and the Celtics vs Bulls odds (to a lesser extent), so let’s focus on the tougher-to-predict basketball betting matchups.
Spurs vs Mavericks odds – Saturday, April 18 at
After these two teams split the season series, basketball betting players can’t assume the Spurs odds are a sure thing in Game 1. That said, the Spurs are still the better sportsbook pick in this matchup. While wear and tear on Tim Duncan and an aging lineup missing Manu Ginobili are a concern, the Spurs should still be fresh enough in Game 1 and have momentum after closing out the NBA betting regular season with a four-game winning streak. Look for the Spurs to start fast and lay a Game 1beatdown on the Mavs, maybe by a double-digit margin. Tony Parker will run wild. Go with the Spurs odds here.
Rockets vs Trail Blazers odds – Saturday, April 18 at
The Rose Garden will rock Saturday night as many young Blazers play their first career playoff game. That, however, could be problematic in game 1. While the Blazers odds still look good for the entire series, the young guns could be nervous in Game 1 and may force some bad shots or turn over the ball more than normal. The more experienced Rockets, led by Yao Ming and Shane Battier, should use their savvy to quiet the crowd, just for one game. On paper, picking the Rockets odds is a risky proposition given that the Rockets were just 20-21 in the road this season while