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Is the wild second round of NHL playoff betting about to get wilder? Maybe, as two tough franchises—the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks—face elimination tonight and don’t want to go quietly. Can the Hurricanes and Red Wings close out their respective series?

Bruins vs Hurricanes odds – Game 6 tonight at 7:05 p.m. ET
NHL odds: Bruins -115, Hurricanes -105

No matter what the Hurricanes accomplish in Stanley Cup betting, they seem doomed to be sportsbook underdogs—even at home tonight. Zdeno Chara can’t do it all on defense for Boston and the ‘Canes have capitalized, overwhelming the Bruins’ blueline with their size and speed. Game in, game out, the Chara-versus-Eric-Staal matchup has dictated this series; when Staal scores, Carolina wins. While Chara dominated Staal when the Bruins stayed alive in Game 5, he hasn’t done it yet on the road, where Carolina is 2-0 in this NHL betting series. Even if Staal one-ups Chara again tonight, though, don’t rush to throw your online sports bets down on Carolina just yet. Something big happened for Boston in Game 5 as two of their most important weapons—Marc Savard and Phil Kessel—woke up. When those two play with confidence and creativity, the Bruins odds usually prevail. I think the Bruins can carry that regained swagger into Game 6 and finally steal one on the road.

Hockey betting pick: Bruins -115

Red Wings vs Ducks odds – Game 6 tonight at 10:05 p.m ET
NHL odds: Red Wings -155, Ducks +135

With their season on the line, the Ducks will be the hungrier team tonight, right? Well, not necessarily. The defending champion Red Wings suddenly have a juicy carrot dangling in front of them: the Chicago Blackhawks, who advanced to the Western Conference final Monday night. They Wings would likely relish the chance to battle their old rivals in an epic Original-Six showdown, so they’ll be more motivated than some sportsbook players would expect tonight. The Wings also have a couple of X-factors on their side. First, Johan Franzen is repeating his amazing Stanley Cup odds performance of last year, with 13 points in 10 games and five goals in six games against the Ducks. Second, although neither roster will have jitters—these are the last two Stanley Cup winners—the exception is Jonas Hiller. He’s never faced elimination before and has looked shaky in the last few games. Detroit just has too much going for it right now, so it should close out the series tonight.

Hockey betting pick: Red Wings -155

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Mariners-Rangers Odds Preview

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The Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers will meet on the field at Rangers Ballpark on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Jason Vargas will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Lefthander Vargas is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It’ll be Scott Feldman toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Feldman is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners defeated Minnesota 5-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).
Ken Giffey Jr. hit a two-run home run for Seattle and Jose Lopez hit a solo home run in the win.
The Rangers defeated the White Sox 7-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Hank Blalock hit a pair of solo home runs for Texas, while Vicente Padilla allowed one run on one hit over seven innings in the win.
Team records:
Seattle: 16-16 SU
Texas: 17-14 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Texas home to Seattle, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Marlins-Brewers Odds Preview

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The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Florida Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Marlins will trot John Koronka out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Koronka has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Koronka with Manny Parra. Lefthander Parra has a 4.88 ERA to go along with a 1-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins lost to Colorado 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Hanley Ramirez was 2-4 with an RBI for Florida, while Chris Volstad took the loss after giving up two earned runs on seven hits in six innings.
The Brewers lost to Chicago 4-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Rickie Weeks hit a solo home run for the Brewers and Bill Hall was 2-3 with a run scored.
Team records:
Florida: 17-15 SU
Milwaukee: 18-14 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Florida, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Padres-Cubs Lines Preview

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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Jake Peavy in this game. Peavy has a 2-4 record and a 4.27 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be Rich Harden. The righthander has a 4.83 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres lost to Houston 12-5 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Chase Headley and Adrian Gonzalez hit two-run home runs for Houston and Jody Gerut clubbed a solo blast.
The Cubs defeated Milwaukee 4-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run home for the Cubs and Sean Marshall allowed two runs on five hits in five innings in the win.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 13-19 SU
Chicago: 17-14 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to San Diego, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Braves-Mets Odds Preview

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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Jair Jurrjens in this one. Righthander Jurrjens is 3-2 this season with a 2.01 ERA.
It’ll be Michael Pelfrey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Pelfrey is 4-0 with a 5.46 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Diaz was 3-for-5 with two runs batted in, as the Braves dumped the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Atlanta won as +160 road underdogs as the game played over the 7-run total set by oddsmakers.
Casey Kotchman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Braves, while winning pitcher Derek Lowe gave up two runs over 6 2-3 innings for Atlanta.
Omir Santos knocked in two runs for New York, as Johan Santana took the loss despite allowing no earned runs over 6 1-3 innings for the Mets.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 16-16 SU
New York: 17-14 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Atlanta, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Yankees-Blue Jays Odds Preview

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The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays will meet on the field at Rogers Centre on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander AJ Burnett in this game. Burnett has a 2-0 record and a 5.26 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Roy Halladay toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Righthander Halladay is 6-1 with a 3.29 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees defeated Baltimore 5-3 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Johnny Damon hit a three-run home run for New York, while Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano added solo shots in the win.
The Blue Jays defeated Oakland 5-0 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brett Cecil pitched five shutout innings, allowing only five hits with six strikeouts for Toronto, while Alex Rios homered and had three RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 15-16 SU
Toronto: 22-12 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 11 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Toronto home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Rays-Orioles Lines Preview

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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles meet at Camden Yards.
The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Andy Sonnanstine in this game. Sonnanstine has a 1-3 record and a 5.79 ERA this season.
The Orioles will counter Sonnanstine with Mark Hendrickson. Lefthander Hendrickson has a 5.13 ERA to go along with a 1-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays lost to Boston 4-3 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Carl Crawford was 2-5 with an RBI for Tampa Bay, while Matt Garza went seven innings and allowed three runs on seven hits.
The Orioles lost to the Yankees 5-3 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Aubrey Huff hit a three-run home run for the Orioles and Koji Uehara allowed one run on six hits in six innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 15-18 SU
Baltimore: 13-19 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Cardinals-Pirates Lines Preview

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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Todd Wellemeyer in this game. Wellemeyer has a 3-2 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.
It’ll be Zach Duke toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Duke is 3-3 with a 2.79 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 8-7 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Chris Duncan drove in three runs for the Cardinals and Albert Pujols hit a solo home run in the win.
The Pirates lost to the Mets 8-4 as a +150 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Robinzon Diaz was 3-4 with an RBI for Pittsburgh and Nate McLouth hit a two-run home run.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 8 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 20-12 SU
Pittsburgh: 12-19 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Wednesday, May 13

 

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White Sox-Indians Odds Preview

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The division rival Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Progressive Field.
The White Sox will give the ball to starter Clayton Richard in this one. Lefthander Richard is 0-0 this season with a 4.32 ERA.
It’ll be Jeremy Sowers toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Lefthander Sowers is 0-1 with a 12.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jhonny Peralta went 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, as the Indians handled the White Sox 9-4 on Monday night.
Cleveland won as -130 home favorites as the game played over the 10.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Shin-Soo Choo was 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Indians, while Carl Pavano picked up the win after allowing four runs over 6 1-3 innings for Cleveland.
Alexei Ramirez drove in two runs for Chicago, as Gavin Floyd was rocked for eight runs over five innings to take the loss for the White Sox.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 14-17 SU
Cleveland: 12-21 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox’s last 13 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 12 games at home
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 13 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, May 13

 

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Dodgers-Phillies Lines Preview

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
Lefthander Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Kershaw is 1-2 this season with a 4.91 ERA.
It’ll be Chan Ho Park toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Park is 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers lost to San Francisco 7-5 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Juan Pierre was 3-5 with an RBI and three runs scored for the Dodgers and Casey Blake hit a solo home run.
The Phillies lost to Atlanta 4-2 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).
Ryan Howard was 2-4 and scored a pair of runs for Philadelphia and Brett Myers allowed one run on five hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 22-11 SU
Philadelphia: 15-14 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia’s last 13 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, May 13

 

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