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Blue Jays-Nationals Lines Preview

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Blue Jays will trot Ricky Romero out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Romero has a 3-3 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Shairon Martis. The righthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Willie Harris hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning to lift the Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday. The Nationals won the game as +105 underdogs, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Johnson had two hits and drove in one run for the Nationals. Julian Tavarez tossed 1 2-3 innings of relief for the win.
Vernon Wells homered in a losing effort for the Blue Jays, who were -115 favorites in that game. Scott Richmond allowed two runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 37-33
SU
Washington
: 20-46 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 23
Washington home to Boston, Tuesday, June 23

 

Orioles-Phillies Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Jeremy Guthrie in this game. Guthrie has a 4-7 record and a 5.42 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Hamels is 4-2 with a 4.48 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian Roberts belted a game-winning two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning as the Orioles defeated the Phillies 6-5 on Saturday. The Orioles won that game as +120 underdogs, and the 11 runs made it OVER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Brian Roberts finished with four RBIs, and Gregg Zaun also homered for the Orioles. Mark Hendrickson completed the eighth inning for the win, and George Sherrill closed out the game with his 14th save.
Ryan Howard belted a three-run homer to for the Phillies, who were -140 favorites in that contest. Ryan Madson surrendered three runs and took the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 31-37 SU
Philadelphia: 36-30 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Baltimore at Florida, Tuesday, June 23
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, June 23

 

Rays-Mets Odds Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Jeff Niemann in this one. Righthander Niemann is 6-4 this season with a 4.21 ERA.
Starting this game for the Mets will be Michael Pelfrey. The righthander has a 4.56 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
James Shields combined on a four-hitter in helping the Rays defeat the Mets 3-1 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Carlos Pena went deep in the win for the Rays, and J.P. Howell pitched a scoreless ninth for his fourth save.
Omir Santos drove in the lone run for the Mets, who had been -115 favorites. Johan Santan gave up three hits and two runs over 7 1-3 innings in defeat.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 36-34 SU
New York: 34-32 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, June 23
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Monday, June 22

 

White Sox-Reds Odds Preview

The fans at Great American Ball Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds when they take their seats on Sunday.
The White Sox will give the ball to ace starter Mark Buehrle in this one. Lefthander Buehrle is 6-2 this season with a 3.43 ERA.
It’ll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 5-6 with a 3.65 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alexei Ramirez drove in four runs to help the White Sox defeat the Reds 10-8 on Saturday, as +135 underdogs. That game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ramirez finished 4-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer, and Gordon Beckham also went deep for a three-run shot. D.J. Carrasco tossed two innings of relief for the win, and Bobby Jenks sealed the victory with his 16th save.
Jay Bruce went 2-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the Reds, who were -155 favorites. Daniel Ray Herrera surrendered two runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 32-36 SU
Cincinnati: 34-33 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-3
After playing Cincinnati are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Toronto are 2-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cincinnati is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Tuesday, June 23
Cincinnati at Toronto, Tuesday, June 23

 

Brewers-Tigers Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Ace righthander Yovani Gallardo will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Gallardo is 7-3 this season with a 2.93 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Justin Verlander who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Verlander is 7-3 with a 3.39 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers banged out 17 hits as they cruised past the Brewers 9-5 on Saturday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Miguel Cabrera led the Tigers with three hits, including a two-run dinger. Alfredo Figaro pitched five innings for the win, allowing eight hits and two runs.
Ryan Braun went 4-for-5 at the plate for the Brewers, including a solo home run and two RBIs. Dave Bush gave up seven hits and five runs over three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 37-31 SU
Detroit: 37-31 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-4
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Minnesota, Tuesday, June 23
Detroit home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, June 23

 

US Open Odds, College World Series, and Wimbledon Betting Lines Share Spotlight

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: David Wright and the Mets take on the Rays, the Cardinals battle the Royals, and the U.S. Open continues at Bethpage Black.

The sharp sports bettor is making tons of money betting the US Open odds as many a long shot are among the US Open 2009 leaderboard. It’s hot in most of the country, so check out the US Open TV schedule and enjoy. Also the 2009 Wimbledon betting lines are continuing to change.

Finally, it’s LSU and Texas in the College World Series and the betting odds will be up shortly.  

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Mets ace Johan Santana (8-4, 3.29 ERA) will be looking to bounce back from an awful outing when he takes to the mound at home against the Rays and James Shields (5-5, 3.52 ERA) on Saturday afternoon. Lefthander Santana was pounded for nine earned runs on nine hits over just three innings of work by the Yankees last time out. Righthander Shields picked up a no-decision against the Nationals in his last outing, surrendering four earned runs over his 6 1-3 innings.

Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter (4-1, 1.59 ERA) will face the Royals’ Brian Bannister (5-3, 4.10 ERA) in their matchup in Kansas City on Saturday afternoon. Righthander Carpenter was tagged with his first loss of the season in his last trip to the mound, giving up three earned runs over seven innings against the Indians. Righthander Bannister pitched a gem last time out against the Reds, surrendering just a single unearned run on four hits over eight innings of work.

As well, the Los Angeles teams will pit brother vs. brother on Saturday night, with the Dodgers’ Jeff Weaver (3-1, 3.72 ERA) taking on the Angels’ Jered Weaver (7-2, 2.08 ERA) in Anaheim. Righthander Jeff Weaver has bounced between the bullpen and the rotation for the Dodgers this season; in his last outing against the Padres he tossed 2 1-3 scoreless innings. Righthander Jered Weaver has won four straight games, tossing a shutout against the Padres in his start last Sunday.

Also on the MLB schedule for Saturday: Cleveland at the Cubs, Milwaukee at Detroit, Baltimore at Philadelphia, Toronto at Washington, Atlanta at Boston, the Yankees at Florida, Houston at Minnesota, the White Sox at Cincinnati, Texas at San Francisco, Oakland at San Diego, and Arizona at Seattle. The non-interleague matchup for Saturday has Pittsburgh continuing their set in Colorado.

Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy continues to jib jab the Oddsmakers. Winning is not everything for GodsTips, it’s the only thing. Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy sweeps the board yet again with the Mets and Orioles, both underdogs, sweeping the board.

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Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The first round of the U.S. Open was finally completed on Friday, with Mike Weir shooting a 6-under 64 to take the early lead. Tiger Woods finished his opening round at 4-over. The second round began late on Friday and continues Saturday.

Finally, there’s just one WNBA game on the schedule for Saturday night, with Chicago at Washington. Both of those teams also played on Friday night (Chicago was at Connecticut, Washington was at Atlanta) as they jostle for position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Mystics forward Marissa Coleman is expected to miss the next four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Diamondbacks-Mariners Odds Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Safeco Field in an interleague contest.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Billy Buckner in this one. Righthander Buckner is 2-3 this season with a 6.21 ERA.
The Mariners will counter Buckner with Jason Vargas. Lefthander Vargas has a 3.89 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored all their runs in the eighth inning as they defeated the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Friday, as -135 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Ken Griffey Jr. belted a two-run homer to lead the way for the Mariners. Miguel Batista earned the win in relief, and David Aardsma closed out the victory with his 13th save.
Miguel Montero went deep in a losing effort for the Diamondbacks, who were +115 underdogs. Tony Pena allowed four hits and three runs over one inning of relief.
Team records:
Arizona: 29-39
SU
Seattle
: 33-34 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
Seattle home to Arizona, Sunday, June 21

 

Athletics-Padres Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at PETCO Park in an interleague contest.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Brett Anderson in this one. Lefthander Anderson is 3-7 this season with a 5.77 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Walter Silva who starts for the Padres. Righthander Silva is 0-0 with a 6.51 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s scored four runs late in the game to come back and defeat the Padres 7-5 on Friday, as -140 favorites. The 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Orlando Cabrera led the way with three RBIs for the A’s. Michael Wuertz got the win in relief, and Andrew Bailey collected his seventh save.
David Eckstein and Kevin Kouzmanoff each drove in a pair of runs for the Padres, who were+120 underdogs. Edward Mujica gave up three runs in relief in the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 29-37 SU
San Diego: 29-37 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
San Diego home to Oakland, Sunday, June 21

 

Rangers-Giants Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AT&T Park in an interleague contest.
Derek Holland will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Lefthander Holland is 0-3 this season with a 7.08 ERA.
Holland‘s opponent in this one will be Matt Cain. The Giants righthander has a 2.39 ERA to go along with a 9-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants grabbed the opener of a three-game series by defeating the Rangers 6-4 on Friday, as -120 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Fred Lewis went deep for a two-run shot for the Giants. Sergio Romo earned his first win of the season in relief, and Brian Wilson collected his 18th save.
Marlon Byrd collected two RBIs for the Rangers, who were +100 underdogs. Scott Feldman gave up eight hits and five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-29 SU
San Francisco: 35-31 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 2-8
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Texas, Sunday, June 21

 

Dodgers-Angels Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Angel Stadium.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jeff Weaver in this game. Weaver has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
It’ll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 7-2 with a 2.08 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Juan Rivera belted a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Angels a 5-4 win over the Dodgers on Friday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Angels. Justin Speier notched the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes got his 19th save in the contest.
Rafael Furcal hit a two-run homer in the loss for the Dodgers. Guillermo Moto allowed the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 44-24 SU
Los Angeles: 36-29 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Angels home to LA Dodgers, Sunday, June 21