| The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Toma Ohka in this one. Righthander Ohka is 0-1 this season with a 2.57 ERA.
Ohka’s opponent in this one will be Ted Lilly. The Cubs lefthander has a 2.94 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Theriot singled in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Cubs snuck past the Indians 8-7 in Friday’s opener. The Cubs won that game as -120 favorites, and the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Derrek Lee went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs for the Cubs. Kevin Gregg tossed a scoreless 10th inning for the victory.
Luis Valbuena belted a three-run homer for the Indians, who were +100 underdogs. Luis Vizcaino gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Current streak: Cleveland has lost 4 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Cleveland: 29-40 SU Chicago: 32-31 SU Cleveland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-3 After a loss are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Chi Cubs are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games at home Next up:
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2009 Wimbledon Odds Betting Preview
It’s a fantastic weekend for country club sports gambling. The US Open betting odds are already into full swing but now the marquee event of the Tennis Grand Slam is ready to commence.
Following the announcement that defending champion Rafael Nadal is out of this year’s tournament, the 2009 Wimbledon odds reacted. Legendary Roger Federer is now the overwhelming favorite at -150, making Tiger Woods opening odds of 3-2 at the US Open look like a long shot.
Andre Murray at +185 is given the best chance to unseat Federer at +185 according to BetUs. Oddsmakers don’t give the other contenders much of a chance as Novak Djokovic has the third shortest odds at +700.
The online casinos agree that one of the Williams sisters is likely to win. Serena is +275, a slight favorite ahead of sister Venus at +275. However, the betting odds do agree that the women’s bracket will be more competitive than the men’s.
Maria Sharapova at +600 and Dinara Safina at +700 are also given reasonable shots to win. The NFL preseason spreads are still a month or so away but gamblers can enjoy strawberries, potatoes, bangers, cheddar cheese and gin in winning tennis bets.
MLB Betting – Rays Head To New York, But Not To Face The Yankees
US Open betting odds are the major play in the “Big Apple” right now, but there is also a very interesting baseball betting matchup to watch out for
Rays Mets odds – Saturday, June 19, 4:10 PM ET
James Shields (5-5, 3.52) will be making his 100th career start, and he’ll hope that it goes better than No.99, although he managed to escape with a no-decision. Shields gave up four runs for the second straight outing, along with nine hits over 6.1 innings of a 5-4 win over
Johan Santana (8-4, 3.29) has given up 14 runs in his last 10 innings of work, and his performance in a 15-0 loss to the Yankees was as bad as anyone has ever seen from “Johan The Great”. The 30-year-old southpaw was nailed for nine runs on nine hits in just three innings, and he’s allowed homers in his last six starts, including five in the last two. He could be itching to get back to Citi Field, where he is 5-1 with a 2.14 ERA this season, which should give him the edge according to betting software. He’s made seven starts and 11 overall appearances against the Rays, going 3-2 with a 2.79 ERA.
Baseball betting odds should back the Mets at home, and we’ll find out in this outing if Santana is hurt, because it’s difficult to believe that a dominant pitcher like the two-time Cy Young winner can just go downhill so quickly. Shields hasn’t been awful, but he hasn’t looked like the guy who had 14 wins in 2008. The Rays will be wrapping up a road trip, just coming from
US Open Odds, College World Series, and Wimbledon Betting Lines Updated
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup:
College World Series betting line…
It’s
The Williams sisters Serena and Venus are the women’s Wimbledon 2009 betting line favorites while Roger Federer is the overwhelming men’s favorite.
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Dodgers and Angels will open a three-game interleague set in Anaheim on Friday night, with Chad Billingsley (9-3, 2.72 ERA) taking on Joe Saunders (7-4, 3.66 ERA). Dodgers righthander Billingsley is coming off consecutive wins over the D-Backs, Padres, and Rangers, allowing five earned runs in 18 2-3 innings. Angels lefthander Saunders picked up his first win since late May last time out, holding the Padres to just one earned run over 8 1-3 innings while fanning five.
Meanwhile, the Braves and Red Sox will use their imports at
With the power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine has gone 12-4 the last 16. Yesterday was 4-1 includingFlorida +200 on the heels of
It’s an 8-1 run. You know it’s legit because you got it right here. A
Coming off a shutout over the Cardinals, Indians lefthander Cliff Lee (4-6, 2.88 ERA) will be looking to keep the scoreless streak alive on Friday when he takes on the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Also on the interleague schedule for Friday: Baltimore at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Detroit, Toronto at Washington, Tampa Bay at the Mets, the White Sox at Cincinnati, the Yankees at Florida, Houston at Minnesota, St. Louis at Kansas City, Oakland at San Diego, Arizona at Seattle, and Texas at San Francisco. As well, the
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
The 2009 U.S. Open continues on Friday, with Thursday’s opening round halted by rain mid-morning. Tiger Woods was 1-over through six holes when the round was suspended. Phil Mickelson was among the golfers who had yet to get going.
Finally, the WNBA offers up a half-dozen matchups on Friday night, with
Sympathies go out to the family of
Oh no, all the entertainment and political betting odds have been screwed with the Jon & Kate spoiler announcement that they spent their 10th anniversary apart.
Dodgers-Angels Odds Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at
The Dodgers will trot ace Chad Billingsley out to the mound in this one.
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the
The Dodgers took the rubber match on Thursday with a 3-2 win over the A’s, as -140 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Orlando Hudson led the way with a solo home run, while
The
Current streak:
Team records:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games on the road LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Dodgers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers’s last 13 games when playing LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Angels are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Dodgers Next up:
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Pirates-Rockies Lines Preview
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Coors Field.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter
Ohlendorf’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the
The Pirates dropped Thursday’s rubber match 5-1 to the Twins, as +140 underdogs. That game’s six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Colorado: 33-33 SU Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Colorado most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing Colorado Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado Pittsburgh is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road Colorado is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Next up:
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Astros-Twins Odds Preview
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The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Ace righthander
Oswalt’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros avoided a three-game sweep by defeating the Rangers 5-3 on Thursday, as -160 favorites. The game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Team records:
Minnesota: 34-34 SU Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 9 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 9 games when playing Houston Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Minnesota is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Houston Next up:
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Cardinals-Royals Odds Preview
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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals were doubled 6-3 by the Tigers last time out, as -120 favorites. That game’s nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
The Royals were pounded 12-5 by the Diamondbacks last time out, as +120 underdogs. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 29-36 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Kansas City are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City St. Louis is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Braves-Red Sox Odds Preview
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The fans at
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox were defeated 2-1 in five innings by the Marlins, as -210 favorites at home. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Team records:
Boston: 40-26 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta’s last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Atlanta is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing Atlanta Next up:
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Yankees-Marlins Lines Preview
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The New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at LandShark Stadium.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter
The Marlins will counter Pettitte with
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees were shut out 3-0 by the Nationals in the series rubber match on Thursday, as -310 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
The Marlins scored twice in the second inning and earned a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox in a rain-shortened six-inning contest on Thursday, as +190 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Ronny Paulino and
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida: 33-35 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida’s last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Florida is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Florida is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees Next up:
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