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Astros-Cubs Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Monday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Astros will trot ace Roy Oswalt out to the mound in this one. Righthander Oswalt has a 12-9 record and a 4.11 ERA this season.
Oswalt’s opponent in this one will be Jason Marquis. The Cubs righthander has a 4.52 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were out-hit on Sunday, but came away with a 3-0 shutout over the Cardinals. The Astros won that game as +100 underdogs, while the three runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Ty Wigginton hit a two-run dinger for the Astros. Wandy Rodriguez tossed 5 2-3 shutout innings to post the victory.
The Cubs were defeated 5-3 by the Phillies last time out, as -130 favorites. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Geovany Soto had three hits in four trips to the plate for the Cubs. Sean Marshall gave up five runs off nine hits over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has won 5 straight games.
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 71-66 SU
Chicago: 85-52 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston’s last 15 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston’s last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Chi Cubs are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Houston, Tuesday, September 2
 

Giants-Rockies Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies will
both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they
battle at Coors Field.
Lefthander Jonathan Sanchez will take the mound for
the Giants to start this game. Sanchez is 8-9 this
season with a 4.53 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jorge De La Rosa who starts for
the Rockies. Lefthander De La Rosa is 7-7 with a 5.89
ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed
as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while
the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Giants dropped a 9-3 decision to the Reds on
Sunday as +100 underdogs, while getting swept in the
three-game series. The game's 12 runs made it OVER the
day's posted over/under (8).
Emmanuel Burriss went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo
home run for the Giants. Matt Cain gave up five runs
off eight hits over five innings in suffering the
loss.
The Rockies were defeated 2-1 by the Padres on Sunday,
as +135 underdogs on the road. The team's played UNDER
the posted over/under (7).
Taylor Buchholz surrendered the winning run in relief
to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 3 straight games.
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 59-77 SU
Colorado: 64-74 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 8-2
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5
games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last
13 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6
games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when
playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 13
games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing
San Francisco
Colorado is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Colorado home to San Francisco, Tuesday, September 2

Phillies-Nationals Who Will Cover?

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be
animosity aplenty on Monday when the Philadelphia
Phillies and the Washington Nationals meet at
Nationals Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Kyle
Kendrick in this one. Righthander Kendrick is 11-7
this season with a 4.83 ERA.
The Nationals will counter Kendrick with Tim Redding.
Righthander Redding has a 4.54 ERA to go along with a
9-8 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed
as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while
the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies won the back-end of a four-game series
with a 5-3 win over the Cubs last time out, as+120
underdogs. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted
over/under (9.5).
Jayson Werth homered and finished with three RBIs for
the Phillies. Jamie Moyer improved to 12-7 with the
win, and Brad Lidge tossed a scoreless ninth for his
33rd save of the season.
The Nationals scored five runs in the eighth inning to
come back and defeat the Braves 8-4 on Sunday, as +115
underdogs. The 12 runs made it OVER the posted
over/under (8.5).
Aaron Boone smacked a three-run homer and finished
with four RBIs for the Nationals. Garrett Mock tossed
an inning of relief for the win, allowing one hit with
two strikeouts.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Washington has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 75-62 SU
Washington: 52-85 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when
playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when
playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5
games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5
games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5
games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, September 2

Mets-Brewers Vegas Betting Odds

The New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers will both
be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Miller Park.
Ace lefthander Johan Santana will take the mound for
the Mets to start this game. Santana is 12-7 this
season with a 2.70 ERA.
It'll be ace Ben Sheets toeing the rubber for the
Brewers in this contest. Righthander Sheets is 12-7
with a 3.05 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as
120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the
game's total has not yet been posted.
The Mets padded an early lead with three runs in the
seventh inning, en route to a 6-2 win over the Marlins
on Sunday. The Mets won that game as -115 favorites,
while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under
(9.5).
David Wright went 3-for-5 at the plate with a solo
home run for the Mets. Pedro Martinez tossed six
innings for the win, giving up two runs off seven
hits.
C.C. Sabathia tossed a complete-game one-hitter as the
Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a 7-0
victory over the Pirates on Sunday , as -270
favorites. The seven runs went UNDER the posted
over/under (7.5).
Bill Hall had two hits and drove in two runs to lift
the Brewers at the plate. Sabathia whiffed 11 batters
and improved to 9-0.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 76-61 SU
Milwaukee: 80-56 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 13
games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
when playing Milwaukee
NY Mets are 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 13
games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5
games when playing NY Mets
Next up:
Milwaukee home to NY Mets, Tuesday, September 2

Braves-Marlins Pointspread Pointers

The Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins will both
be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle
at Dolphin Stadium.
Mike Hampton will be the starting pitcher for the
Braves on this day. Lefthander Hampton is 2-2 this
season with a 5.85 ERA.
It'll be Josh Johnson toeing the rubber for the
Marlins in this contest. Righthander Johnson is 4-0
with a 3.12 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed
as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while
the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Braves dropped an 8-4 decision to the Nationals
last time out, as -125 favorites. The 12 runs made it
OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Yunel Escobar went 2-for-4 at the plate with a
three-run homer for the Braves. Elmer Dessens gave up
five runs in relief and suffered the loss.
The Marlins lost the rubber match 6-2 to the Mets on
Sunday, as +105 underdogs. The eight runs went UNDER
the posted over/under (9.5).
Luis Gonzalez had three hits and drove in one run for
the Marlins. Scott Olsen allowed six runs over 6 1-3
innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 59-78 SU
Florida: 69-68 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Washington are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
on the road
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing
Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6
games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5
games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida's last 13
games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6
games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6
games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Tuesday, September 2

Fresno State Bulldogs-Rutgers Scarlet Knights & Tennessee Volunteers-UCLA Bruins Previews

Rutgers Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Monday as the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights play their season openers.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Scarlet Knights listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Team records:
Fresno State: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS
Rutgers: 8-5 SU, 5-7 ATS
Fresno State most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Rutgers most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Fresno State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Fresno State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Fresno State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fresno State’s last 7 games on the road
Rutgers is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
Rutgers is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Fresno State home to Wisconsin, Saturday, September 13
Rutgers home to North Carolina, Thursday, September 11
 
 
The fans at Rose Bowl will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins when they take their seats on Monday.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Volunteers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Team records:
Tennessee: 10-4 SU, 8-4-2 ATS
UCLA: 6-7 SU, 9-4 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

UCLA most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 7 games
Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UCLA’s last 8 games
UCLA is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UCLA’s last 6 games at home
UCLA is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Tennessee home to UAB, Saturday, September 13
UCLA at BYU, Saturday, September 13
 
 

Before You Bet: Rutgers-Fresno State, Tennessee-UCLA

The staff of OffshoreInsiders.com takes a look at the Monday card. With just two games, we will combine trends and the news and notes on the same report. All trends are against the spread except when over/under is specified.

Tennessee-UCLA

Betting notes: UCLA is down to the third-strong quarterback as Patrick Cowan and Ben Olson are out. Kevin Craft who played both at San Diego State and JUCO gets the starting nod. The Bruins have also had numerous on the offensive line.

Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com says that totals players will want to note that both teams have new quarterbacks and new offensive coordinators. UCLA is much stronger on defense than on offense, Gould adds.

Tennessee is strong in the running game led by Arian Foster, who rushed for 1,193 last year.

Computer trends: The Volunteers are 5-1 their last six on grass. UCLA has covered three in a row to the SEC. UCLA is 20-7 their last 27 at home.

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Fresno-Rutgers

Betting notes: Rutgers begins the post Ray Rice era. Rice was the greatest running back in recent Rutgers history. However, they get back experienced starting quarterback Mike Teel, who threw for a record 20 touchdowns last year and two 1,000 yard receivers Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood.

The Scarlet Knights have huge question marks on the offensive line where they lost three starters.

Computer trends: Bulldogs are 8-19 their last 27 overall and 5-16 on grass. Rutgers is 0-4 their last four on grass. The Scarlet Knights have gone over 8-3 on grass.

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Sunday Sports Handicappers Sampler

There are two big college football games today Kentucky and Louisville as well as Colorado taking on Colorado State (purchase college football tickets). Several elite sports handicapping services are unleashing on tonight’s football and MLB betting.

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Sunday Sports Betting Card

Red-hot Carl Edwards will be looking to take yet another checkered flag when the Sprint Cup Series hits Auto Club Speedway on Sunday.  Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup …

Event of the day . . .

Edwards got past Kyle Busch late in the race last Saturday night to visit victory lane in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol, and he’ll be looking for a similar result on Sunday when he battles his bitter rival once again in the Pepsi 500 at Fontana‘s Auto Club Speedway.

Edwards, who has won the series’ last two events, is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite to win the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, while standings leader Busch is just behind him on that list at 6/1. Jimmie Johnson (7/1), Tony Stewart (8/1), and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8/1) follow those odds leaders, with each of Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, and Jeff Gordon at 12/1.

Clint Bowyer is currently holding down the 12th and final spot in the Chase standings; he’s pegged at 35/1 odds to win the Pepsi 500. David Ragan, who is 12 points back of Bowyer for that coveted 12th position, is better regarded by the oddsmakers right now – he’s at 25/1 odds. The Chase gets underway at New Hampshire on September 14.

Betting event of the day…

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Political betting odds…

The Republican National Convention is going to go on in Minneapolis despite impending Hurricane Gustav heading to New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama. Directly or indirectly, how the government and FEMA respond will affect the presidential election. Plus will Fox News, CNN and MSNBC minimize their coverage of the GOP infomercial and concentrate more in Ray Nagin then Sarah Palin and John McCain? Barack Obama is -180 to win the election according to BetUs Sportsbook  

Non-event of the day . . .

There are only two college football games on the Sunday sports schedule, and neither of them involve a ranked team. Kentucky will start their season with a game against Louisville; the Cardinals are 3.5-point favorites with the total at 56 points. As well, Colorado will launch their campaign by taking on Colorado State; the Buffaloes aren’t expected to have much trouble in that game, as they’re listed as 11-point favorites.

Also on the schedule . . .

Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81) will try to get the better of leading Cy Young candidate Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) when the Dodgers and Diamondback meet on Sunday night. Also on the day’s National League schedule: San Francisco at Cincinnati, the Mets at Florida, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Washington, St. Louis at Houston, Philadelphia at the Cubs, and Colorado at San Diego.

Over in the American League Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.69 ERA) will be gunning for his 17th win of the year when the Blue Jays play on the road against the Yankees and Andy Pettitte (13-10, 4.37 ERA). Rounding out the Junior Circuit’s Sunday slate: Seattle at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, the White Sox at Boston, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Texas at the Angels, and Minnesota at Oakland.

Finally, the CFL offers up a single game on Sunday, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, and there are two WNBA games on tap: Seattle at Connecticut, and Detroit at Chicago.

News from the wire . . .

Cowboys defensive back Adam Jones has been reinstated . . .Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd will miss the next couple of weeks with a sprained ankle . . . Titans quarterback Vince Young bruised his thumb on Thursday, but the injury isn’t thought to be serious . . . Notable unsigned NHL players with training camp fast approaching – forwards Mats Sundin, Teemu Selanne, Peter Forsberg, and Brendan Shanahan.

Peek at the future . . .

The Indians’ Cliff Lee (19-2, 2.43 ERA) will be looking to earn his 20th win of the season when Cleveland hosts the division rival White Sox and John Danks (10-7, 3.30 ERA)  on Monday night . . . the Canadian Football League stages its annual Labour Day contests on Monday, with Edmonton at Calgary (-4.5) at 4:00pm ET, and Toronto at Hamilton (-3) at 7:30pm ET.

Royals-Tigers Vegas Betting Odds

The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Comerica Park.
The Royals will give the ball to ace starter Gil Meche in this one. Righthander Meche is 10-10 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be Armando Galarraga. The righthander has a 3.08 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Billy Butler hit two home runs on Saturday to lead the Royals to an easy 13-3 win over the Tigers.
The Royals pulled out the victory as +182 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (10.5).
Mark Teahen also homered in the contest for Kansas City. Curtis Granderson picked up three hits and scored a run for Detroit.
Team records:
Kansas City: 57-78 SU
Detroit: 65-70 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing LA Angels are 3-7
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Oakland, Tuesday, September 2
Detroit home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 2