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The Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
The Cubs will counter
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Cubs scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 12-0 pounding of the Astros on Wednesday, as -200 favorites. The game’s 12 runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs Houston is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing Chi Cubs Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Houston Next up:
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Nationals-Brewers Odds Preview
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The Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
Starting this game for the Brewers will be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 275-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers ended a three-game losing skid with a 7-5 victory over the Nationals on Wednesday, as -200 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Team records:
Milwaukee: 50-51 SU Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Washington Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington Next up:
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Athletics-Red Sox Lines Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Thursday when they battle the Boston Red Sox at
The Athletics will trot
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 340-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s scored five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Red Sox 8-6 on Wednesday, as +160 underdogs. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 58-42 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 3-7 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland’s last 9 games when playing Boston Oakland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 9 games when playing Oakland Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Next up:
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Royals-Orioles Odds Preview
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The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.
The Royals will give the ball to starter
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9 After playing Baltimore are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Kansas City’s last 17 games on the road Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 9 games Baltimore is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Kansas City Baltimore is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Kansas City Next up:
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Padres-Reds Lines Preview
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The Cincinnati Reds will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the San Diego Padres at
The Reds will counter Stauffer with ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kyle Blanks and
Blanks finished with three RBIs, while
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 45-55 SU San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After a win are 3-7 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego’s last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road San Diego is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games Next up:
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Rockies-Mets Odds Preview
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The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday afternoon when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field in the first game of a doubleheader.
Hammel’s opponent in this one will be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
Team records:
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games on the road Colorado is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Colorado NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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UFC 101 Betting – Examining Griffin’s Underdog Chances
Like any UFC fight card, UFC 101 features some big favorites and some big underdogs on the card. The key for bettors, especially those who like to chase the long-shot wins, is to distinguish between legit and foolish underdog plays. Into which category does Forrest Griffin fall?
Forrest Griffin (16-5) +255 to beat Anderson Silva (24-4)
If you’re an MMA odds fan at all, chances are you love Forrest Griffin. It’s hard not to, as he’s a courageous, hard-working fighter who gives off an “everyman” vibe that endears him to fans. Preparing for legendary Anderson Silva, what other fighter would be earnest enough to admit “I could die or at least get seriously hurt”? That’s Forrest for you.
However, just because you like
Is Forrest Griffin fast for a 205 pounder? Sure he is. But Anderson Silva is among the fastest fighters the sport has ever known. His ability to pick opponents apart and land surgical strikes reminds us of Floyd Mayweather. His amazing evasive skills, which allow him to dodge punches simply by bobbing his head, are reminiscent of Muhammad Ali.
What about punching power? Sorry,
On the ground,
We know
Even With Cliff Lee, Phillies 4th in World Series Odds
Cliff Lee has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, but not every sportsbook has adjusted. Going to the Tribe in exchange for last year’s American League Cy Young Award winner is outfielder Ben Francisco, Jason Knapp and Carlos Carrasco as well as shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson.
Sports bettors are rushing to bet on the Philadelphia Phillies at +700 to win the World Series. MLB handicapper Stevie Vincent confirms that he placed a wager on the Phillies at BetUs Sportsbook.
“At the risk of stating the obvious, these lines will change depending on who gets Roy Halladay,” says Gary Cliborne of CasinoBettingNews.com. But Cliborne continued, “I am surprised
Despite getting Matt Holliday to join Albert Pujols in the middle of the St. Louis Cardinals line-up, the Redbirds are a hefty +1500. That puts them behind the Chicago Cubs at +1400.
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Wednesday Betting: GodsTips Can’t Lose MLB Picks
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Two of the American League’s top pitchers take the mound on the road, while the
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Vick Gets Second Chance…
The Washington Redskins are the odds-on favorite to land Michael Vick according to a top sportsbook. It’s only a matter of time before props are up on whether or not Brett Favre is truly retired.
Rumors are the Boston Red Sox have leapfrogged the Philadelphia Phillies at the head of the Roy Halladay sweepstakes.
Colliding in the Junior Circuit . . .
Zack Greinke (10-6, 2.04 ERA) will try to edge his ERA back under 2.00 on Wednesday night when he takes to the mound in
Also on the American League schedule for Wednesday: Cleveland at the Angels, the Yankees at Tampa Bay, Oakland at Boston, Detroit at Texas, the White Sox at Minnesota, and Toronto at Seattle. Barring a trade, the Blue Jays will send ace Roy Halladay (11-3, 2.62 ERA) to the hill in that contest; righthander Halladay took a no-decision vs. the Rays last time out, giving up one earned run over nine innings of work. The Mariners counter with Ryan Rowland-Smith (0-1, 3.48 ERA).
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Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .
Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.96 ERA) will match up against Joel Pineiro (9-9, 2.95 ERA) on Wednesday night as the Dodgers continue their series against the Cardinals. Lefthander Kershaw, also the subject of trade rumors, was stuck with a no-decision against the Marlins last time out despite giving up just two earned runs over six innings. Righthander Pineiro has won each of his last three starts for the Cardinals, giving up just two earned runs over those 22 innings of work.
Making up the rest of the National League slate for Wednesday:
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
Finally, there’s just one game on the WNBA schedule for Wednesday, with
Phillies-Diamondbacks Odds Preview
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The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Yusmeiro Petit. The righthander has a 7.40 ERA to go along with a 0-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Winning pitcher
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona: 43-58 SU Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Arizona most recently: A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Next up:
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