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The Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game. Halladay has a 13-9 record and a 2.75 ERA this season.
The Red Sox will counter Halladay with Paul Byrd. Righthander Byrd has a 4.53 ERA to go along with a 7-10 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Blue Jays failed to complete a four-game sweep after dropping the finale 5-1 to the Tigers last time out, as +180 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9).
The Red Sox made it look easy with a 10-0 win and a sweep of the three-game series over the Rangers on Thursday, as -280 favorites. The 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
David Ortiz belted a three-run homer in a nine-run second inning for the Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed seven scoreless innings to pick up his 14th win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 71-51 SU A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston Toronto is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Boston is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto Next up:
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White Sox-Athletics Pointspread Pointers
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The fans at McAfee Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Saturday.
John Danks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Danks is 9-5 this season with a 3.18 ERA.
It’ll be Greg Smith toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Smith is 5-11 with a 3.92 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kurt Suzuki belted a pinch hit walk-off home run to give the A’s a 6-4 win over the White Sox on Friday, as +110 underdogs. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jack Cust went 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and three RBIs for the A’s.
A.J. Pierzynski had two hits, including a solo home run for the White Sox, who were favored at -125 in that game. Horacio Ramirez gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 56-65 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 11 games when playing Oakland Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Oakland is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland’s last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games at home Next up:
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Mariners-Twins Vegas Betting Odds
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday when they battle the Seattle Mariners at The Metrodome.
Lefthander Ryan Rowland-Smith will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Rowland-Smith is 0-0 this season with a 5.02 ERA.
The Twins will counter Rowland-Smith with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 3.78 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer and drove in another run in the same inning in leading the Twins in a 9-3 thumping of the Mariners on Friday. The Twins won the game as -250 favorites, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nick Punto drove in two runs for the Twins, while Francisco Liriano tossed a two-hitter through seven innings for the victory on the mound.
Miguel Cairo had two hits in three trips to the plate for the Mariners, who were +220 underdogs. Carlos Silva gave up nine runs over 3 1-3 innings on the hill.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 68-53 SU Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Minnesota are 9-1 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle Next up:
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Angels-Indians Who Will Cover?
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Progressive Field.
Ace John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Lackey is 9-2 this season with a 3.15 ERA.
It’ll be ace Fausto Carmona toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Carmona is 5-4 with a 4.91 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians scored twice in the sixth inning to earn a 3-2 win over the Angels on Friday, as -135 favorites. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jhonny Peralta went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Indians. Cliff Lee improved to 17-2 with the win, allowing two runs in the complete-game outing.
Juan Rivera finished 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run for the Angels, who were +125 underdogs. Jose Arredondo gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cleveland: 55-66 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Angels’s last 16 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels’s last 11 games LA Angels are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland’s last 16 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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Royals-Yankees Pointers
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The Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 9-8 this season with a 4.09 ERA.
It’ll be Sidney Ponson toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Ponson is 7-3 with a 4.27 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals scored in the top of the ninth inning to pull out a 4-3 win over the Yankees as +185 underdogs on Friday. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Teahen drove in two runs to lead the Royals. Leo Nunez posted the win in relief, and Joakim Soria notched his 33rd save.
Derek Jeter went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Yankees, who were favored at -210 in that game. Mariano Rivera gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a win are 5-5 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City’s last 22 games Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road NY Yankees are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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NFL Betting Information
Here is your famed “Tailgate Party” for Saturday preseason NFL, including quarterback rotations.
Redskins-Jets
Remember, this is the Redskins third preseason game, but just the second for the Jets. Jason Campbell starts at QB for the Skins, but Todd Collins comes in and may play most of the first half. Derek Devine leapfrogs Colt Brennan and starts the third, with Brennan mopping up. A fellow by the name of Brett Favre starts at QB for the J-E-T-S, though he reports a tired arm. He will take 8-12 snaps.
Either way, his presence means a sellout is likely. With more than 7,000 people in attendance for practice Thursday, Favre is expected to bring life into the crowd despite his cameo appearance reports the top football handicapper ever Mike Godsey.
Colts-Falcons
Journeyman Joey Harrington starts at quarterback for
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Cowboys-Broncos
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Texans-Saints
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Bears-Seahawks
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Dolphins-Jaguars
Vikings-Ravens
Sports Betting
The National Football League heads north of the border on Thursday night to kick off the second week of its preseason schedule. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup . . .
Event of the day . . .
The Buffalo Bills are starting to tap into the lucrative
Steelers starting QB Ben Roethlisberger should see just limited time on Thursday, with newly-signed backup Byron Leftwich getting more snaps. Don’t expect to see much of RB Willie Parker either. Bills starting QB Trent Edwards will be looking to bounce back from a poor outing in
Non-event of the day . . .
Talk about a nondescript pitching matchup – the Royals will send Kyle Davies (5-3, 4.66 ERA) to the mound on Thursday afternoon to battle the White Sox and Lance Broadway (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Davies lasted just 2 1-3 innings in his last outing, giving up three earned runs to the Twins. Broadway has been toiling in the minor leagues.
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Also on the schedule . . .
The Eagles will host the Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field in the other NFL preseason game on Thursday night (kickoff is
On the diamond, the top pitching matchup will see the Brewers’ Ben Sheets (11-5, 2.95 ERA) face the Padres’ Jake Peavy (8-8, 2.68 ERA). Other NL games on Thursday:
Over in the American League the Red Sox will send Daisuke Matsuzaka and his impressive numbers (13-2, 2.90 ERA) to the mound against the Rangers. Also on tap in the
Finally, the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship will begin at Sedgefield Country Club in
News from the wire . . .
With starting pitcher Tim Wakefield on the disabled list, the Red Sox made a deal with the Indians to acquire Paul Byrd on Tuesday afternoon . . . Struggling Dodgers outfielder Andruw Jones is on the DL with a sore knee, while the team activated Nomar Garciaparra . . . Blazers center Greg Oden has impressed so far in practice, reporting no pain in his knee . . the Islanders have hired Scott Gordon as their head coach.
Peek at the future . . .
There is one preseason NFL game on the schedule for Friday night – Oakland at Tennessee at 8:00pm ET . . . Carlos Zambrano (12-5, 3.22 ERA) will take on Josh Johnson (3-0, 3.19 ERA) in the Cubs/Marlins matchup in Florida on Friday night . . . The USA men’s hoops team will take on Spain at 10:15am ET on Saturday morning, and they’ll play Germany at 8:00am ET on Monday morning.
Phillies-Dodgers Preview
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The Philadelphia Phillies will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 5-9 record and a 5.09 ERA this season.
The Dodgers will counter Myers with Hiroki Kuroda. Righthander Kuroda has a 4.02 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nomar Garciaparra hit a walk-off home run to give the Dodgers a 7-6 win over the Phillies as a -105 pick’em on Wednesday. The game’s combined 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jeff Kent went 4-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the Dodgers. Jonathan Broxton tossed a scoreless ninth to earn his third win of the season.
Greg Dobbs smacked a two-run homer for the Phillies. Clay Condrey gave up the home run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games Next up:
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Mets-Nationals Pointspread Pointers
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The division rival New York Mets and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at
The Mets will trot Oliver Perez out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Perez has a 8-7 record and a 3.90 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Collin Balester. The righthander has a 4.66 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets scored eight times in the third inning of Wednesday’s 12-0 trashing of the Nationals, as -145 favorites. The 12 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Daniel Murphy belted a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, while Carlos Beltran and Fernando Tatis had two RBIs for the Mets. John Maine tossed five shutout innings, allowing just one hit in earning the win.
Jason Bergmann was rocked for 10 runs over three innings in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Washington: 44-77 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Cardinals-Marlins Pointers
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The fans at Dolphin Stadium will be treated to a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Brad Thompson in this one. Righthander Thompson is 1-1 this season with a 2.87 ERA.
It’ll be ace Scott Olsen toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Lefthander Olsen is 6-7 with a 4.04 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals held off a late rally to defeat the Marlins 6-4 as +125 underdogs on Wednesday. The Cardinals won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Troy Glaus went 4-for-4 at the plate with one RBI, while Jason LaRue and Adam Kennedy drove in two runs apiece for the Cardinals. Braden Looper threw seven innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits.
Mike Jacobs went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Marlins, who were favored at -138. Renyel Pinto gave up two runs in relief of starter Ricky Nolasco and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Florida: 63-58 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Florida Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Florida is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing St. Louis Florida is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis Next up:
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