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Cardinals-Mets Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brad Thompson in this game. Thompson has a 2-1 record and a 3.63 ERA this season.
It’ll be Fernando Nieve toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Nieve is 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Joel Pineiro threw a complete-game two-hitter to earn the victory, as the Cardinals dumped the Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
St. Louis cashed as a -110 road pick ’em, as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Albert Pujols knocked in two runs for the Cardinals, while Skip Schumaker went 2-for-3 for St. Louis.
Losing pitcher Livan Hernandez allowed two earned runs over seven innings for New York, which went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position in the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 40-32 SU
New York: 35-34 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Thursday, June 25

 

Orioles-Marlins Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Orioles will give the ball to starter Jason Berken in this one. Righthander Berken is 1-3 this season with a 6.84 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Berken with ace Ricky Nolasco. Righthander Nolasco has a 7.01 ERA to go along with a 3-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jorge Cantu’s run-scoring single in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted the Marlins past the Orioles 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as -120 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam for the Marlins, while Burke Badenhop picked up the win in relief of starter Andrew Miller for Florida.
Matt Wieters was 2-for-4 with a solo drive and two runs batted in for Baltimore, as Brian Bass was handed the loss after allowing the game-winning run in the 12th inning.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 32-38 SU
Florida: 36-36 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Florida home to Baltimore, Thursday, June 25

 

Yankees-Braves Odds Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Righthander Joba Chamberlain will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Chamberlain is 3-2 this season with a 3.89 ERA.
The Braves will counter Chamberlain with Kenshin Kawakami. Righthander Kawakami has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tommy Hanson tossed 5 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Braves dropped the Yankees 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta cashed as -120 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Brian McCann was 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Braves, who got two RBIs from Garret Anderson in the payday.
Chien-Ming Wang gave up three runs over five innings to take the loss for New York, while the Yankees managed only four hits on the night.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 38-32 SU
Atlanta: 34-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
Atlanta home to NY Yankees, Thursday, June 25

 

Phillies-Rays Lines Preview

The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Joe Blanton in this one. Righthander Blanton is 4-3 this season with a 5.28 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rays will be Matt Garza. The righthander has a 3.83 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chase Utley went 3-for-5 with a two-run jack and four runs batted in, as the Phillies drilled the Rays 10-1 on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as +140 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
John Mayberry Jr. hit a three-run blast for the Phillies, while winning pitcher Jamie Moyer gave up one run over six innings for Philadelphia.
Jason Bartlett drove in the lone run for Tampa Bay, as David Price was rocked for five earned runs over 4 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Rays.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 37-31 SU
Tampa Bay: 37-35 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Thursday, June 25

 

Reds-Blue Jays Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre.
The Reds will trot Bronson Arroyo out to the mound in this one. Righthander Arroyo has a 8-5 record and a 5.16 ERA this season.
It’ll be Scott Richmond toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Righthander Richmond is 5-3 with a 3.76 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rod Barajas went 2-for-4 with a dinger and two runs batted in, as the Blue Jays defeated the Reds 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Toronto won as -145 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Marco Scutaro had a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, while winning pitcher Brian Tallet tossed six shutout innings for Toronto.
Jay Bruce knocked in two runs for Cincinnati, as Micah Owings was tagged for six runs over 5 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Reds.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games.
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 34-35 SU
Toronto: 39-33 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Toronto are 2-5
After playing Toronto are 3-3
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-3
After playing Cincinnati are 3-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Cincinnati, Thursday, June 25

 

Cubs-Tigers Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Rich Harden in this one. Righthander Harden is 4-3 this season with a 5.27 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Rick Porcello who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Porcello is 8-4 with a 3.54 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Raburn’s pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Tigers over the Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as -135 home favorites as the teams played OVER the 8.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Brandon Inge went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast for the Tigers, while Brandon Lyon picked up the win in relief of starter Edwin Jackson for Detroit.
Micah Hoffpauir smashed a two-run dinger for Chicago, as Kevin Gregg took the loss after allowing Raburn’s walk-off jack in the ninth inning.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 34-33 SU
Detroit: 39-31 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-5
After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 7-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Chi Cubs, Thursday, June 25

 

Red Sox-Nationals Odds Preview

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Jon Lester will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Lefthander Lester is 5-6 this season with a 4.69 ERA.
It’ll be Craig Stammen toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Stammen is 1-2 with a 4.77 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 183-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Bay went 4-for-6 with a homer and three runs batted in, as the Red Sox drilled the Nationals 11-3 on Tuesday night.
Boston won as -135 road favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total set by sportsbooks.
Jacoby Ellsbury was 4-for-4 with three RBIs for the Red Sox, while Manny Delcarmen picked up the win in relief of starter Brad Penny for Boston.
Adam Dunn and Willie Harris drove in runs for Washington, as Julian Tavarez took the loss after coming into the game for Nationals starter John Lannan.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 43-27
SU
Washington
: 20-48 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Washington are 9-1
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Washington home to Boston, Thursday, June 25

 

Indians-Pirates Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at PNC Park in an interleague contest.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Carl Pavano in this one. Righthander Pavano is 6-5 this season with a 5.73 ERA.
The Pirates will counter Pavano with Zach Duke. Lefthander Duke has a 3.18 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
David Huff pitched eight scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Indians tripped up the Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Cleveland won as +105 road underdogs as the game resulted in a PUSH on the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.
Jhonny Peralta was 2-for-4 with a big fly and three runs batted in for the Indians, while Grady Sizemore went 2-for-5 with two RBIs for Cleveland.
Adam LaRoche went 2-for-5 with a solo homer for Pittsburgh, as Ian Snell took the defeat after allowing four runs over 2 2-3 innings for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 30-42 SU
Pittsburgh: 31-39 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland, Thursday, June 25

 

WSOP Updates From Bodog

World Series of Poker events are underway and as usual Bodog is at the forefront.  The betting news section will also have updates not to mention live reports about the full legalization of online gambling.

While the smell of Ben Gay and Old Spice waft their way toward media row and the high-pitched whine of electric scooters echoes through hallways of the Rio, a younger and noticeably talented field has joined the Senior event participants in the Amazon Room. The $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Holdem event has kicked off today and the field is littered with familiar faces and names.

Among the players who have turned out to play are Alex Jacob, Amnon Filippi, Barry Greenstein, Gavin Smith, Erick Lindgren, Joe Sebok, Lex Veldhuis, Rafe Furst, Scotty Nguyen, Vanessa Rousso and, you know what, just a whole lot more. This should be a very interesting event to watch, so stay tuned for more updates.

Elsewhere at the 2009 WSOP, the $5,000 No Limit Holdem Shootout is wrapping up, but you wouldn’t recognize any of the names still standing…. so, next.

In the $2,500 Mixed event, there are still many notable players left among the 14 remaining players, including Bodog Poker room regular and online poker pro Jon “PearlJammer” Turner, who is currently in second. Also still playing are Jimmy “gobboboy” Fricke, Layne Flack, Dario Alioto and Blair Rodman. First place pays out and impressive $241,637.

strong and talented field of 295 players came out for the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha World Championship two days ago at the 2009 WSOP, and at the end of play last night there were only 25 players left, with Bodog Poker pro David Williams among them.

Those players return to the Amazon Room in just a few hours to battle it out for the $679,379 first-place prize. There are several players who will be looking to secure their first WSOP bracelets, including Day 1 and Day 2 chip leader Noah Schwartz, who has built up a monstrous lead with almost double the chip stack of second place’s Marcus Golser. Those seeking another WSOP bracelet to add to their collections include Barry Greenstein, Josh Arieh, Howard Lederer, Chau Giang and Nenad Medic.

Williams has a below average stack but won several key hands toward the end of play last night to make it through to Day 3. With the wild swings that can happen in Pot Limit Omaha, the event really still is open to anyone, so there’s no counting anyone out.

Stay tuned for more 2009 WSOP updates.

 

NASCAR Betting – New Hampshire Odds and Pick

If you bet on Nascar odds, it’s a lot easier to say “New Hampshire” than “the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,” which is the official name of this week’s race. Who has the edge as we close to within 10 weeks of the Chase?

Jimmie Johnson
New Hampshire odds: +600

The 2003 winner at this race is the top sportsbook favorite, not so much because he’s piling up wins by the boatload (though two is nothing to sneeze at) but because he’s always threatening, as his 9.0 finishing average and four top-10s in New Hampshire suggest. I can’t fault anyone for picking him.

Denny Hamlin
New Hampshire odds: +700

Hamlin may be the best pick this week if you make sports predictions. His average New Hampshire summer race finish is 5.0, best among active drivers, and he has back-to-back top fives this season. He could be picking at the perfect time. Think hard about taking Hamlin’s odds.

Jeff Gordon
New Hampshire odds: +800

Gordon hasn’t won here since 1995 but he’s often among to the top 10 at New Hampshire, cracking it eight times in 16 starts there. He’s racing well, as he did a great job overcoming loose lugnuts to finish ninth at Sonoma.

Tony Stewart
New Hampshire odds: +900

If you want better value then Hamlin, your sportsbook software may direct you to Tony Stewart. He’s a two-time winner of this race (2000, 2005) and he’s nearing the top of his game right now, having finished second at Infeneon. He’s tempting at +900

Daily sports pick: Denny Hamlin +700