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White Sox vs Twins Baseball Handicapping

The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Mark Buehrle in this game. Buehrle has a 11-7 record and a 3.89 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brian Duensing who starts for the Twins. Lefthander Duensing is 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jose Morales’ pinch-hit, run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Twins over the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota cashed as +115 home underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Michael Cuddyer was 2-for-4 with two dingers for the Twins, as Jon Rauch picked up the win in relief of starter Jeff Manship for Minnesota.
Gordon Beckham hit a two-run blast for Chicago, while Matt Thornton took the loss after coming in following White Sox starter John Danks.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 5 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 64-69 SU
Minnesota: 67-65 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Boston, Friday, September 4
Minnesota at Cleveland, Friday, September 4

 

White Sox vs Twins Baseball Handicapping

The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Mark Buehrle in this game. Buehrle has a 11-7 record and a 3.89 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brian Duensing who starts for the Twins. Lefthander Duensing is 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jose Morales’ pinch-hit, run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Twins over the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota cashed as +115 home underdogs, while the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Michael Cuddyer was 2-for-4 with two dingers for the Twins, as Jon Rauch picked up the win in relief of starter Jeff Manship for Minnesota.
Gordon Beckham hit a two-run blast for Chicago, while Matt Thornton took the loss after coming in following White Sox starter John Danks.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 5 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 64-69 SU
Minnesota: 67-65 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Boston, Friday, September 4
Minnesota at Cleveland, Friday, September 4

 

Eagles vs Jets Football Betting

The Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Giants Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Eagles scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and came back to defeat the Jaguars 33-32 in Week 3 of the preseason. The Eagles failed to cover the 7-point spread, but the 65 points sailed OVER the posted total of 38.5.
The Jets managed to pull off a 27-25 upset victory over the Giants in Week 3 of the preseason last time out, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 52 points sailed OVER the posted total of 36.5.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 9-6-1 SU, 10-6 ATS
New York: 9-7 SU, 7-9 ATS
Next up:
Philadelphia at Carolina, Sunday, September 13
NY Jets at Houston, Sunday, September 13

 

Lions vs Bills Football Betting Odds

The Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bills listed as 3-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lions completed a two-point conversion off a late touchdown to defeat the Colts 18-17 in Week 3 of the preseason last time out as 3-point underdogs. The game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 41.
The Bills were shut out 17-0 by the Steelers last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 36.
Team records:
Detroit: 0-16 SU, 7-9 ATS
Buffalo: 7-9 SU, 7-9 ATS
Next up:
Detroit at New Orleans, Sunday, September 13
Buffalo at New England, Monday, September 14

 

Golf Betting – Deutsche Bank Championship Preview and Pick


Online betting fans shouldn’t hang up their golf hats for the year just yet, as the PGA’s FedEx Cup playoffs rage on with the Deutsche Bank Championship this week. Here are some picks to consider.

Tiger Woods (+150)

He’s always part of the discussion and isn’t “slumping” nearly as much some pundits say—he has two straight second-place finishes and five wins on the season. However, because Tiger never gives you good sportsbook value, you shouldn’t bet on him unless he’s a virtual lock to win. Thanks to his battle with short putts, he isn’t.

Padraig Harrington (+1600)

As poorly as he’s played overall in 2009, Padraig Harrington is quietly back on track. It may not seem like it because of his choke jobs, but Harrington has played good golf for three straight weeks, finishing second, 10th and second. Thanks to his excellent scrambling and putting, he’s a very safe pick to contend. Not as safe as the Patriots’ NFL odds, but safe.

Steve Stricker (+2000)

His outstanding overall play this season makes him a legit threat; with two wins, five top-fives and a second-place finish at last week’s Barclays, Stricker has never played better golf. His scoring average ranks second on Tour, reflecting how consistenly well he’s played. However, anyone sports betting online shouldn’t ignore Stricker’s 18th hole last Sunday; he choked and that wasn’t an anomaly, as he nerves often grip him when he competes against elite fields.

Vijay Singh (+3300)

Do you judge Vijay on past or present? The past suggests he’s a great pick this week. He’s Mr. Deutsche Bank, having won the tournament twice and owning both the TPC of Boston course record and the aggregate-score tournament record. The present, however, suggests that betting on him is akin to burning money. He’s playing ugly golf right now and missed the cut last week at the Barclays, a tournament he won the year prior. What does that tell you about his chances of defending his Deutsche Bank title?

Betting services recommend: Padraig Harrington +1600

Mets vs Rockies Baseball Betting Odds

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Michael Pelfrey in this game. Pelfrey has a 9-9 record and a 4.80 ERA this season.
Pelfrey’s opponent in this one will be Jorge De La Rosa. The Rockies lefthander has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets defeated the Cubs 4-1 as a +220 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Nelson Figueroa allowed only one run on six hits while striking out 10 over seven innings for the Mets, while Angel Pagan was 3-5 with a run scored in the win.
The Rockies lost to San Francisco 9-5 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Troy Tuolowitzki was 4-5 with a home run and three RBI for Colorado and Todd Helton had a solo homer.
Current streak:
Colorado has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 59-72 SU
Colorado: 72-59 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 9-1
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets’s last 9 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado’s last 9 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games at home
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Colorado is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Colorado home to NY Mets, Wednesday, September 2

 

Braves vs Marlins Baseball Betting Odds

The Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins will meet on the field at Land Shark Stadium on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Tim Hudson will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Hudson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Hudson with Anibal Sanchez. Righthander Sanchez has a 4.96 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Omar Infante went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in to lead the Braves over the Marlins 5-2 on Monday night.
Atlanta cashed as +145 road underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Yunel Escobar was 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Braves, as winning pitcher Kenshin Kawakami allowed only one run over six innings for Atlanta.
Dan Uggla knocked in two runs for Florida, while Josh Johnson allowed three runs over 6 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Marlins.
Team records:
Atlanta: 69-62 SU
Florida: 68-63 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Florida’s last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Wednesday, September 2

 

Yankees vs Orioles Baseball Betting

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Tuesday when they battle the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Righthander AJ Burnett will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Burnett is 10-8 this season with a 4.10 ERA.
The Orioles will counter Burnett with David Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 4.40 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andy Pettitte allowed one run over eight innings to earn the win, as the Yankees downed the Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.
New York won as -185 road favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 10-run total set by oddsmakers.
Nick Swisher went 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Yankees, as Robinson Cano was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for New York.
Melvin Mora went deep for the Baltimore, while Jeremy Guthrie gave up two runs over six innings to take the defeat for the Orioles.
Current streak:
New York has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 83-48
SU
Baltimore
: 54-78 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, September 2

 

Giants vs Phillies Baseball Betting

The San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
Lefthander Jonathan Sanchez will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Sanchez is 6-10 this season with a 4.41 ERA.
Sanchez‘s opponent in this one will be Cole Hamels. The Phillies ace lefthander has a 4.52 ERA to go along with a 7-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants defeated Colorado 9-5 as a -135 favorite on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Edgar Renteria was 3-5 with a home run and five RBI for San Francisco and Ryan Rohlinger drove in a pair of runs in the win.
The Phillies defeated Atlanta 3-2 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Carlos Ruiz was 3-3 with a pair of RBI for Philadelphia, while Joe Blanton allowed one run on three hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
San Francisco has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 72-59 SU
Philadelphia: 75-53 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Francisco’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to San Francisco, Wednesday, September 2

 

MLB Betting – Tuesday Baseball Picks

September 1 means college football betting begins in many bettors’ eyes, but let’s not forget that it also means the MLB pennant races are coming down to the wire. Let’s make a few baseball picks for tomorrow’s games.

San Francisco Giants @ Philadelphia Phillies
Jonathan Sanchez (6-10, 4.27) vs Cole Hamels (7-8, 4.52)
Tuesday, September 1, 7:05 p.m. ET

Few pitchers should be more excited about September than Cole Hamels. September is his best career month; he’s 6-3 with a 2.70 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 80 September innings. Though his career ERA against the Giants is over 5.00, he’s 3-1 against them and he seems to be rounding into form when it counts. Jonathan Sanchez held the Phillies to two runs in his lone start against them this season, but they’re still a tough matchup for him. He walks too many batters and he’s 2-8 with a 4.81 ERA on the road this season. Bet on the Phillies Tuesday night.

Online betting pick: Phillies

Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
Jon Lester (10-7, 3.60) vs Andy Sonnanstine (6-7, 6.61)
Tuesday, September 1, 7:05 p.m. ET

If you want a steal in your Tuesday baseball picks, this is it. Some bettors will tell you that Andy Sonnanstine, even though he stunk before getting sent to the minors for two months, is still 5-0 at home and has handled the Red Sox well this season. They’ll also tell you that Jon Lester struggles against Tampa, sporting an 8.22 ERA over three starts against them in 2009. However, all three of Lester’s starts against the Rays came in April or May, when his monthly ERAs were 5.40 and 5.86. He’s ERAs in the three months to follow: 1.85, 2.60, 2.41. He’s become one of baseball’s best pitchers and this new, improved Lester should handle the Tampa offense just fine. Don’t you think the Red Sox can muster some run support against Andy frigginSonnantstine? Betting services recommend the Red Sox.

Online betting pick: Red Sox