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Tigers-Royals Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
Ace Justin Verlander will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Verlander is 4-2 this season with a 3.99 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Gil Meche who starts for the Royals. Righthander Meche is 2-4 with a 4.42 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost to Colorado 3-1 as a -155 favorite on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Magglio Ordonez was 2-3 with a run scored for Detroit and Dontrelle Willis allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2-3 innings.
The Royals defeated St. Louis 3-2 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Mike Jacobs drove in the winning run in the seventh inning for Kansas City, while Brian Bannister earned the win City after allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 24-18 SU
Kansas City: 22-22 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit’s last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 14 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Detroit, Tuesday, May 26

 

Yankees-Rangers Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.
Righthander Philip Hughes will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Hughes is 2-2 this season with a 7.06 ERA.
Hughes‘s opponent in this one will be Matt Harrison. The Rangers lefthander has a 4.71 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees lost to Philadelphia 4-3 as a -165 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Mark Teixeira hit a solo home run for New York and Melky Cabrera was 3-5 with an RBI.
The Rangers defeated Houston 5-0 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Brandon McCarthy pitched a complete-game shutout for the Rangers and Josh Hamilton was 3-4 with a solo home run in the win.
Current streak:
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 25-19 SU
Texas: 26-17 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 10-0
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Texas
NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas’s last 8 games
Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas’s last 11 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, May 26

 

Cardinals-Brewers Lines Preview

The division rival St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Miller Park.
Chris Carpenter will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Carpenter is 2-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Carpenter with ace Yovani Gallardo. Righthander Gallardo has a 3.83 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals lost to Kansas City 3-2 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Joel Pineiro surrendered three runs on eight hits in seven innings for St. Louis in the loss.
The Brewers lost to Minnesota 6-3 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Prince Fielder hit a two-run home run for Milwaukee and Mike Cameron added a solo shot in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 26-18 SU
Milwaukee: 26-18 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 11 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Tuesday, May 26

 

Blue Jays-Orioles Oddds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Lefthander Brian Tallet will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Tallet is 2-2 this season with a 4.17 ERA.
It’ll be ace Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 3-4 with a 5.37 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays lost to Atlanta 10-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Vernon Wells was 2-4 and scored a pair of runs for Toronto in the loss.
The Orioles lost to Washington 8-5 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Adam Jones delivered a two-run home run for Baltimore, while Nick Markakis also drove in two runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 27-20
SU
Baltimore
: 18-26 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 12 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Baltimore home to Toronto, Tuesday, May 26

 

Astros-Reds Lines Preview

The division rival Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Wandy Rodriguez will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Rodriguez is 5-2 this season with a 1.83 ERA.
It’ll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 4-4 with a 3.19 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros lost to Texas 5-0 as a +11- underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Mike Hampton took the loss for Houston after allowing five runs on eight hits in five innings.
The Reds defeated Cleveland 4-3 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Alex Gonzalez had three RBI, including driving in the winning run in the 11th inning for Cincinnati, while Johnny Cueto allowed two earned runs on six hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 18-24 SU
Cincinnati: 23-20 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Houston, Tuesday, May 26

 

Lakers-Nuggets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center in the fourth game of the Western Conference Finals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 208.

Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 41 points as the Lakers tore apart the Nuggets in the fourth quarter to earn a 103-97 victory on Saturday as 3.5-point underdogs.

That game’s 200 points went UNDER the posted total of 212.5.

Pau Gasol collected a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers.

Chauncey Billups had 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Nuggets.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Denver are 9-1
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Denver
LA Lakers are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Denver is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Denver’s last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
LA Lakers home to Denver, Wednesday, May 27
Denver at LA Lakers, Wednesday, May 27

Susan Boyle: No Live Streaming Video, But Betting Odds Are Live

There won’t be any live streaming video of Susan Boyle’s performance tonight, but the sportsbooks will be busy beforehand and YouTube afterwards as the Boyle video performance will be on the Internet almost instantly.

It’s one of the most versatile days of the year in betting and Susan Boyle has assured that Britain‘s Got Talent betting odds are among the most popular of all entertainment and political betting odds.

Susan Boyle is a 5/6 favorite to win Britain‘s Got Talent according to Irish sportsbook Paddy Power. Aidan Davis is 5/1 to pull the upset, Jamie Pugh and 9/1 and Shaheen Jafarghoni at 9/1.

While the NBA playoffs still reign supreme with the Cavalier-Magic Vegas odds at Orlando 1.5 according to Sports Betting Sportsbook with a total at 190 at BetED. The Cleveland-Orlando series betting line has the Cavs still at -290 to win.

Indianapolis 500 Vegas odds, not to mention the Coca Cola 600 betting, take center stage on Memorial Day weekend. A lot of betting action is expected just before the Indianapolis 500 start time, so sharp players are locking in early according to according to Stevie Vincent of the betting advice experts.

Paddy Power also has odds on who will play Susan Boyle in the first big screen movie about her. Shockingly Rosie O’Donnell and Rosanne Barr are not among the choices. Catherine Zeta Jones and Kelly McDonald are the favorites.

Finally, in the NHL playoffs, it’s the Red Wings and Blackhawks. BetUs Sportsbook  has the Wings -115. Couch potatoes will also enjoy what will hopefully be a safe, albeit delayed Space Shuttle landing.

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Indy 500 Vegas Odds: Morning Line Has Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan the Favorites

It’s the biggest motor sport day of the year. In Formula One racing, Jenson Burton wins the Monaco Grand Prix to stretch his F1 lead to 16 points. He beat teammate Rubens Barrichello.

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 odds sees Scott Dixon at 4/1, Tony Kanaan at 6/1, Dario Franchitti and 7/1, and the lovely Danica Patrick at 10/1.

Meanwhile the Coca Cola 600 Vegas odds has Jimmie Johnson at 4/1, Kyle Busch at 5/1, and Mark Martin at 8/1.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Racing fans get their fix on three fronts, the Cavs and Magic meet up in Orlando, and the Hawks try to beat the Wings again.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

While the sportsbooks are paying out on Lyoto Machida beating Rashad Evans, there is still some live odds for the NBA to beat.

The Cavaliers and Magic will break their 1-1 series deadlock on Sunday night when the Eastern Conference Finals shift to Orlando for Game 3. LeBron James sunk a clutch three-pointer at the end of Game 2 to give the Cavaliers a 96-95 victory and tie up the third-round series. James was good for 35 points in that contest, while Mo Williams had 19 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas grabbed 15 boards. Dwight Howard was held to 10 points and 18 rebounds in a losing cause.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

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It’ll be Cole Hamels (2-2, 4.95 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.43 ERA) in a high-powered matchup at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Philadelphia closes out their three-game series with New York. Meanwhile, the Sunday night matchup has Milwaukee at Minnesota; the Brewers will send Dave Bush (3-0, 3.74 ERA) to the mound, and the Twins counter with Scott Baker (1-5, 6.98 ERA).

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Also on baseball’s interleague slate for Sunday: Colorado at Detroit, Tampa Bay at Florida, Cleveland at Cincinnati, Baltimore at Washington, Toronto at Atlanta, the Mets at Boston, Texas at Houston, Pittsburgh at the White Sox, Kansas City at St. Louis, Arizona at Oakland, San Francisco at Seattle, and the Angels at the Dodgers. As well, the Padres will play host to the Cubs to round out the schedule.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Blackhawks will try to tie up their third-round series with the Red Wings on Sunday afternoon when those teams take to the ice in Chicago. The Hawks grabbed their first win of the Western Conference final on Friday night, getting a Patrick Sharp marker in overtime to secure the 4-3 decision. Chicago forward Martin Havlat left that game with a head injury, while goalie Nikolai Khabibulin left with a lower-body injury. The Wings played without forward Pavel Datsyuk (foot).

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, a huge day in racing on Sunday features the Sprint Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600, IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix. Overseas it’ll be Jenson Button looking to continue his dominance on the F1 track, as the Brawn-Mercedes driver has taken the checkered flag in four of the circuit’s five races so far this season. Lewis Hamilton got the Monaco win in 2008.

In the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Jimmie Johnson is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite. Johnson has visited victory lane in five Cup events at Lowe’s, although he last turned the trick back in 2005. Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch are both listed at 6/1 odds, with Tony Stewart at 7/1, and Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth at 10/1. Kasey Kahne, the defending Coca-Cola 600 champion, is farther back at 30/1 odds. Jeff Burton, a Lowe’s champion in October, is at 22/1.

And Helio Castroneves is the 3/1 Vegas favorite to win at The Brickyard on Sunday, with defending Indy 500 champion Scott Dixon next at 4/1 odds. Tony Kanaan, who leads the IndyCar standings this season, and Ryan Briscoe, who is one point behind him, are next at 6/1, followed by Dario Franchitti at 8/1. Danica Patrick ended up in 22nd place at Indy last season; she’s at 15/1 to grab the win.

Brewers-Twins Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at The Metrodome.
The Brewers will give the ball to starter David Bush in this one. Righthander Bush is 3-0 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
It’ll be Scott Baker toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Baker is 1-5 with a 6.98 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins won their third straight with a 6-2 victory over the Brewers on Saturday, as -135 favorites. The game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Joe Mauer went 3-for-3 at the plate and drove in two runs, including a solo home run. Anthony Swarzak tossed seven scoreless innings for the win, allowing five hits.
Prince Fielder had two hits and drove in one run for the Brewers, who were +115 underdogs in that contest. Braden Lopper gave up five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 26-17 SU
Minnesota: 21-23 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, May 25
Minnesota home to Boston, Monday, May 25

 

Cubs-Padres Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Diego Padres on Sunday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at PETCO Park.
Lefthander Ted Lilly will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Lilly is 5-3 this season with a 3.35 ERA.
Lilly’s opponent in this one will be Chris Young. The Padres righthander has a 5.07 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian Giles drove in two runs to help the Padres slip past the Cubs 3-1, as +105 underdogs on Saturday. The four runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (7.5).
Chris Burke drove in the other run for the Padres. Josh Geer tossed 6 2-3 innings for the victory, giving up just five hits and one run.
Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in the only run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. Randy Wells gave up three runs off five hits over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 6 straight games.
San Diego has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 21-20 SU
San Diego: 21-22 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Monday, May 25
San Diego at Arizona, Monday, May 25