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Dodgers-Rockies Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Coors Field.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Eric Milton in this game. Milton has a 0-0 record and a 4.50 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Aaron Cook toeing the rubber for the Rockies in this contest. Righthander Cook is 3-1 with a 4.68 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Kemp picked up three hits and three RBI on Monday afternoon as the Dodgers walked all over the Rockies in a 16-6 victory.
The Dodgers cruised to the win as +130 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the day’s posted total (11).
Juan Pierre and Juan Castro also drove in three runs apiece for the Dodgers in that victory. Brad Hawpe picked up a pair of RBI in the loss for Colorado.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 31-15 SU
Colorado: 18-26 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 9-1
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Colorado’s last 19 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Colorado home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, May 27

 

Red Sox-Twins Odds Preview

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Lefthander Jon Lester will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Lester is 3-4 this season with a 5.91 ERA.
It’ll be Nick Blackburn toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Blackburn is 3-2 with a 3.83 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jonathan Papelbon recorded a shaky save on Monday afternoon as the Red Sox held on for a 6-5 win over the Twins.
The BoSox grabbed the win as +115 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (9).
Mike Lowell had four hits in that win for Boston, and Jason Bay picked up a pair of RBI. Brad Penny went 5 1-3 innings for the victory.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 27-18 SU
Minnesota: 22-24 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Minnesota home to Boston, Wednesday, May 27

 

Tigers-Royals Lines Preview

The division rival Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Edwin Jackson in this game. Jackson has a 4-2 record and a 2.55 ERA this season.
Jackson‘s opponent in this one will be Zach Greinke. The Royals righthander has a 0.82 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Miguel Cabrera had four hits and three RBI on Monday afternoon as the Tigers got past the Royals 13-1 in a laugher.
The Tigers easily won as -138 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (8).
Curtis Granderson and Brandon Inge each picked up three hits in that win for the Tigers. Justin Verlander tossed seven scoreless innings.
Team records:
Detroit: 25-18 SU
Kansas City: 22-23 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 2-8
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Detroit, Wednesday, May 27

 

Yankees-Rangers Odds Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Righthander Joba Chamberlain will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Chamberlain is 2-1 this season with a 3.70 ERA.
It’ll be Kevin Millwood toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Millwood is 4-4 with a 3.12 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Rodriguez picked up five hits and four RBI on Monday afternoon to lead the Yankees to an 11-1 thrashing of the Rangers.
The Yankees got the easy win at -105 on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (11.5).
Mark Teixeira drove in two runs and scored three times in that win for New York. Nelson Cruz hit his 12th home run of the year for the Rangers.
Team records:
New York: 26-19 SU
Texas: 26-18 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Texas
NY Yankees are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing Texas
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas’s last 9 games
Texas is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas’s last 12 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, May 27

 

Cardinals-Brewers Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on the field at Miller Park on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Cardinals will give the ball to ace starter Adam Wainwright in this one. Righthander Wainwright is 4-2 this season with a 3.41 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Jeff Suppan. The righthander has a 4.71 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Bill Hall had an RBI-single in the 10th inning on Monday afternoon to give the Brewers a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.
The Brewers pulled out the victory as -120 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the day’s posted total (7.5).
Yovani Gallardo tossed eight scoreless innings in that win for the Brewers. Chris Carpenter didn’t allow a run in his eight innings of work for the Cards.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 26-19 SU
Milwaukee: 27-18 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 9-1
After playing St. Louis are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’s last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Wednesday, May 27

 

Blue Jays-Orioles Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Lefthander Ricky Romero will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Romero is 2-0 this season with a 1.71 ERA.
The Orioles will counter Romero with Jason Berken. Righthander Berken has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jeremy Guthrie went seven strong innings on Monday afternoon to lead the Orioles to a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.
The Orioles were pegged at -105 at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (9.5).
Guthrie gave up one earned run on seven hits in his outing. Brian Roberts picked up two hits and scored twice for the Orioles.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 27-21
SU
Baltimore
: 19-26 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 2-8

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Baltimore home to Toronto, Wednesday, May 27

 

Cavaliers-Magic Odds Preview

The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Tuesday night for the fourth game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic defeated Cleveland 99-89 as a 1.5-point home favorite in Game 3 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (189).
Dwight Howard scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Orlando and Hedo Turkoglu had 13 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.
LeBron James scored a game-high 41 points to go along with seven rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, while Mo Williams had 15 points in the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Cleveland is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to Orlando, Thursday, May 28
Orlando at Cleveland, Thursday, May 28

 

Hockey Betting – Tuesday Night NHL Playoff Pick

The hockey betting season may end Tuesday night for the Carolina Hurricanes. Down three games to none, they must now attempt a feat only three North American sports teams have accomplished—two in hockey, one in baseball, none in basketball betting—and win four straight. Do they have a hope?

Penguins vs Hurricanes odds—Game 4 Tuesday, May 26 at 7:35 p.m. ET
Bet online hockey lines: Penguins -130, Hurricanes +110

It’s amazing what a week can do to a team’s NHL betting prospects. The Hurricanes looked like the championship team from 2006 over the first two rounds of betting sports, outlasting the Devils and squeaking past the Bruins in a war. The problem: back-to-back seven game wars burnt them out and their perpetual problem—seriously weak blueline depth—is more prevalent than ever in the Penguins vs Hurricanes odds. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have absolutely terrorized the hapless ‘Canes so far in this series; Crosby has five points in three games while Malkin has been just out of his mind, with a whopping six goals and nine points in three games. Worse yet for Carolina, Pens coach Dan Bylsma is double shifting his superstars.

In theory, Carolina should at least bounce back and win one game in this hockey betting series, but that won’t happen, and here’s why: first, the Hurricanes have to stop Crosby and Malkin. While that theoretically would happen at least once during a seven-game series, that implies that the Pittsburgh opponent has someone up to the task. The ‘Canes have no true shutdown defender and Rod Brind’Amour at center is a shadow of what he was even two years ago. Carolina simply has no answer and had to win Game 3 to have any confidence in Game 4. This series is over and the Hurricanes know it.

Online bet: Penguins -130

Great Day Baseball, Better Lakers-Nuggets Playoff Action For Monday Betting

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers try to go up 3-0 on the Nuggets, MLB stages afternoon games, and the French Open heats up at Roland Garros. For gamblers who feel like Kathy Coleman and Wesley Eure in the Land of the Lost, the top handicappers have picks that should be more sought after than the site of Susan Boyle on YouTube.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Kobe Bryant and company will be looking to take a stranglehold on the Western Conference Finals on Monday night when they contest Game 4 of the series in Denver. The Lakers surged to a 103-97 victory in Game 3 on Saturday, getting 41 points from Bryant and 16 points (including three 3-pointers) from Trevor Ariza. Carmelo Anthony led the way on offense with 21 points for the Nuggets. Oddsmakers have Denver pegged as a 4.5-point home favorite according to Sports Betting Sportsbook for Monday night. The total is 208.5 at BetUs Sportsbook.

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Sports headlines…

Helio Castroneves won this third Indianapolis 500 title at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Non racing fans will remember him from Dancing With the Stars (entertainment and political betting odds)…The Detroit Red Wings took a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals over the Chicago Blackhawks. Marian Hossa scored twice…The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over Cleveland and it proved to be yet another GodsTips winner. The Center of the Handicapping Universe is in the midst of yet again having the best NBA playoffs of any pro bettor or professional handicapper. Duffy is the only living American Grandmaster sports handicapper. ..Rory Sabbatini won the Byron Nelson Classic.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The holiday Monday offers up plenty of matinee baseball action, including the Cardinals taking on the division-rival Brewers in Milwaukee. Chris Carpenter will get the ball for St. Louis in that contest; the righthander has yet to allow an earned run this season over 15 innings pitched, compiling a 2-0 record. Countering for the Brewers will be Yovani Gallardo, who gave up six earned runs over five innings in his last outing against the Astros to fall to 4-2 with a 3.83 ERA.

Elsewhere on the National League schedule for Monday it’ll be Houston at Cincinnati, the Dodgers at Colorado, San Diego at Arizona, Atlanta at San Francisco, Florida at Philadelphia, Washington at the Mets, and Pittsburgh at the Cubs. Chicago starter Ryan Dempster (3-3, 4.40 ERA) has taken the loss in two of his last four starts despite allowing only eight earned runs over 20 1-3 innings.

Over in the American League on Monday the Twins will be looking for a solid outing at  home from Francisco Liriano (2-5, 6.04 ERA), who was pounded for seven earned runs on seven hits in just four innings of work vs. the White Sox last time out. The Red Sox will send Brad Penny to the mound on Monday; the righthander is 4-1 on the season despite a 6.07 ERA, and he beat the Twins in April.

Rounding out the Junior Circuit slate for the day: Toronto at Baltimore, the Yankees at Texas, Detroit at Kansas City, Seattle at Oakland, the White Sox at the Angels, and Tampa Bay at Cleveland. The Indians will go with Fausto Carmona (2-4, 5.74 ERA), while David Price makes his season debut for Tampa.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, tennis’ French Open has Day 2 action on Monday, with matches getting underway early in the morning for those in the Eastern time zone. Taking to the court on Monday are both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who will look to easily dispatch opening opponents Marcos Daniel and Alberto Martin. Andy Roddick will also see the court on Monday, while notable women in action include Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova. Defending women’s champion Ana Ivanovic got past Sara Errani in her first match Sunday by scores of 7-6, 6-3….An Associated Press outstanding editorial on the NFL’s hypocritical stance against the Delaware lottery is in the betting news section.

Pirates-Cubs Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs meet at Wrigley Field.
Ace Paul Maholm will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Lefthander Maholm is 3-1 this season with a 3.30 ERA.
It’ll be Ryan Dempster toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Dempster is 3-3 with a 4.40 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates defeated the White Sox 4-3 as a +185 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Eric Hinske was 2-4 with a home run and two RBI for Pittsburgh and Jack Wilson hit a solo home run in the win.
The Cubs lost to San Diego 7-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7).
Reed Johnson hit a two-run home run for Chicago and Ted Lilly gave up five runs on eight hits in 6 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 20-24
SU
Chicago
: 21-21 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Pittsburgh’s last 22 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 26