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College World Series Betting, Letterman Finally Apologizes and Arnie Lange Beats Down Joe Buch

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The College World Series odds take center stage again, the Nationals run into the Yankees, the Rangers get a visit from the Astros, and the Cubs and White Sox meet at Wrigley.

In fact, a sports betting expert offers some College World Series picks to beat the sportsbooks.

In the big SL vs. NZ Super Eight match, bettors have wagered on Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand.  


Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Bronx Bombers will be looking for some easy wins early this week when they play host to the Nationals at Yankee Stadium. CC Sabathia (5-4, 3.68 ERA) will get the ball for New York in the series opener on Tuesday night; the lefthander was beaten by the Red Sox in his last trip to the mound, allowing four earned runs over seven innings. Countering for the Nats will be Shairon Martis (5-1, 5.04 ERA); the righthander has allowed just three earned runs over his last 12 innings.

Meanwhile, an all-Texas interleague matchup in Arlington has the Astros’ Wandy Rodriguez (5-5, 2.82 ERA) taking on the Rangers’ Kevin Millwood (6-4, 2.72 ERA). Lefthander Rodriguez is 0-3 with a no-decision in his last four trips to the mound, but against the Cubs last time out he allowed just one earned run over seven innings. Righthander Millwood is coming off consecutive wins over the Red Sox and Blue Jays, surrendering just one unearned run over 14 2-3 innings.

Cincinnati hosts Atlanta on Tuesday in an NL-only matchup, but the rest of the slate is made up of interleague contests: the Mets at Baltimore, Milwaukee at Cleveland, Toronto at Philadelphia, Florida at Boston, Pittsburgh at Minnesota, Arizona at Kansas City, Detroit at St. Louis, Tampa Bay at Colorado, Seattle at San Diego, Oakland at the Dodgers, and the Angels at San Francisco. As well, the Cubs will begin a series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday against the White Sox.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are a pair of WNBA contests on the Tuesday schedule, with Connecticut at Chicago and Minnesota at Sacramento. The Monarchs are coming off a 115-104 loss to Phoenix in their last outing on Saturday, despite Nicole Powell’s 28-point performance. Sacramento point guard Ticha Penicheiro missed that game with a thumb injury and is questionable to play Tuesday night.

Entertainment: Letterman finally apologizes…

Hollywood and entertainment betting odds dominate today as David Letterman finally apologized for his tasteless joke about Alex Rodriquez having sex with her 14-year-old daughter, while Al Roker defends his Speidi interview.

Brett Favre’s appearance on Joe Buck’s HBO show was upstaged by Artie Lange humiliating Buck.

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Baseball Odds – Wednesday MLB betting picks

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Bethpage Black beckons as the US Open odds have almost arrived, but we still need to kill some time before then. Interleague play continues in MLB betting, so why not make some picks for Wednesday’s games? Let’s have a look.

Angels Giants odds
Wednesday, June 17, 3:45 PM ET
Matt Palmer (6-0, 4.11) vs Tim Lincecum (6-1, 2.66)

You may think you have a beauty upset pick for this Wednesday matinee, but betting management requires deep research if you really want to succeed. Look closer at the numbers; yes, Matt Palmer is 6-0, but how did he achieve that mark? He’s allowed four or more runs in five of his eight starts this season but has an amazing 9.5 runs of support from his offense in his six wins. Translation: he’s friggin‘ lucky. Something tells me the Angels won’t score as much when they face Tim Lincecum Wednesday. He’s as dominant as ever and his home ERA (2.41) is even lower than his already-low overall ERA. With Torii Hunter also nursing an injury, the Angels’ MLB odds don’t look so hot.

MLB betting pick: Giants

Blue Jays Phillies odds
Wednesday, June 17, 7:05 p.m. ET
Scott Richmond (4-3, 3.90) vs Jamie Moyer (4-5, 6.11)

The Jays are falling fast, but they’ll latch onto an outstretched branch Wednesday night—a withered branch named Jamie Moyer. Everything about Moyers‘ numbers suggest he’ll be absolutely bombed—namely, the career averages of Marco Scutaro (.379), Vernon Wells (.342), Lyle Overbay (.462) and Aaron Hill (.375) against him. While his game log suggests he’s turning things around, he still gets rocked at home—he’s allowed nine homers in 33 innings this season. Scott Richmond continues to hang in there for the Jays and, while I wouldn’t be surprised if Howard, Utley and Ibanez take him for a ride, he should get oodles of run support. The Jays will likely be sportsbook underdogs, so they make for solid MLB picks.

MLB betting pick: Blue Jays

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Angels-Giants Lines Preview

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The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Righthander Sean O’Sullivan will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. O’Sullivan is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Giants will be Jonathan Sanchez. The lefthander has a 4.92 ERA to go along with a 2-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Robb Quinlan went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in, as the Angels dropped the Giants 9-7 on Monday night.
Los Angeles won as -115 road favorites as the game played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Erick Aybar was 2-for-5 with a two-run shot for the Angels, while winning pitcher John Lackey gave up three runs over seven innings for Los Angeles.
Pablo Sandoval went 3-for-5 with two dingers and four RBIs for San Francisco, as Barry Zito was rocked for seven runs over 3 2-3 innings to earn the loss for the Giants.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 33-29 SU
San Francisco: 34-29 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 4-6
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Francisco
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
San Francisco home to LA Angels, Wednesday, June 17

 

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Athletics-Dodgers Odds Preview

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The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Dodger Stadium in an interleague contest.
Dallas Braden will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Braden is 5-5 this season with a 3.33 ERA.
The Dodgers will counter Braden with Clayton Kershaw. Lefthander Kershaw has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Athletics lost to San Francisco 7-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Jack Cust was 2-4 with a solo homer for Oakland and Brett Anderson allowed six runs on eight hits in four innings.
The Dodgers defeated Texas 6-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Casey Blake homered and drove in four runs for the Dodgers and Chad Billingsley improved to 9-3 on the season after allowing two earned runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 27-35 SU
Los Angeles: 42-22 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 9-1
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Texas are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland’s last 22 games
Oakland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Oakland, Wednesday, June 17

 

 
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Mariners-Padres Odds Preview

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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Seattle Mariners at PETCO Park.
The Mariners will give the ball to starter Felix Hernandez in this one. Righthander Hernandez is 6-3 this season with a 3.06 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Kevin Correia who starts for the Padres. Righthander Correia is 3-4 with a 4.80 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners lost to Colorado 7-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Jose Lopez drove in the Mariners’ lone run and Jason Vargas allowed seven runs on 12 hits in 4 2-3 innings.
The Padres lost to the Angels 6-0 as a +175 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Chris Young took the loss for San Diego after allowing five runs on four hits and five walks in 2 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 30-33 SU
San Diego: 28-34 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Seattle are 2-8
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego’s last 9 games
San Diego is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to Seattle, Wednesday, June 17

 

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The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field.
The Rays will trot Jeff Niemann out to the mound in this one. Righthander Niemann has a 5-4 record and a 4.12 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jorge De La Rosa who starts for the Rockies. Lefthander De La Rosa is 2-6 with a 5.08 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays completed a three-game sweep of Washington with a 5-4 win as a -260 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Gabe Kapler was 2-2 with a three-run home run for Tampa Bay and Carlos Pena was 2-3 and scored a pair of runs in the win.
The Rockies defeated Seattle 7-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Chris Iannetta drove in three runs for Colorado and Jason Hammel allowed one run on five hits in 5 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 5 straight games.
Colorado has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 34-31 SU
Colorado: 31-32 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-3
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay’s last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Colorado home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, June 17

 

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Tigers-Cardinals Odds Preview

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The Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander has a 7-2 record and a 3.02 ERA this season.
Verlander’s opponent in this one will be Adam Wainwright. The Cardinals ace righthander has a 3.49 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost to Pittsburgh 6-3 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Don Kelly drove in a pair of runs for the Tigers and Dontrelle Willis gave up six runs on six hits and eight walks in 3 2-3 innings.
The Cardinals lost to Cleveland 3-0 as a +105 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7).
Chris Carpenter took the loss for St. Louis after allowing three runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 34-29 SU
St. Louis: 34-30 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis’s last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
St. Louis home to Detroit, Wednesday, June 17

 

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Ace lefthander Paul Maholm will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Maholm is 4-2 this season with a 3.61 ERA.
It’ll be Glen Perkins toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Perkins is 1-3 with a 5.36 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates defeated Detroit 6-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Ross Ohlendorf allowed only one run on two hits in six innings for Pittsburgh, while Robinzon Diaz drove in three runs in the win.
The Twins lost to the Cubs 3-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Chris Gomez hit a solo home run for Minnesota and Scott Baker gave up two runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 30-33 SU
Minnesota: 32-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota’s last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 17

 

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The Kansas City Royals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will trot Doug Davis out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Davis has a 3-7 record and a 3.65 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Gil Meche toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Meche is 3-5 with a 3.70 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Houston 8-3 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Stephen Drew hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks and Mark Reynolds cracked a solo shot.
The Royals defeated Kansas City 7-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Miguel Olivo homered and drove in four runs for Kansas City and Brian Bannister allowed one unearned run on four hits in eight innings in the win
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Kansas City has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 27-37 SU
Kansas City: 28-34 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 3-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Arizona, Wednesday, June 17

 

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The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Wandy Rodriguez in this one. Lefthander Rodriguez is 5-5 this season with a 2.82 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Kevin Millwood. The righthander has a 2.72 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros defeated Arizona 8-3 as a +135 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Lance Berkman hit a two-run home run for Houston and Hunter Pence added a solo blast.
The Rangers lost to the Dodgers 6-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Andruw Jones hit a solo home run for Texas and Derek Holland allowed four runs on five hits in five innings.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 29-32 SU
Texas: 35-27 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 8 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Texas home to Houston, Wednesday, June 17

 

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