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Angels-Twins Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Angels will give the ball to starter Darren Oliver in this one. Lefthander Oliver is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Kevin Slowey. The righthander has a 7.94 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Kubel belted a grand slam homer in a seven-run eighth inning on Friday, as the Twins rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Angels. The Twins won that game as -115 favorites, and the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Matt Guerrier posted the victory in relief, and Joe Nathan notched his second save of the season.
Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the Angels, who were +105 underdogs. Jason Bulger gave up two runs in relief and was handed the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 4-6 SU
Minnesota: 5-7 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Sunday, April 19

 

Cardinals-Cubs Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Lohse in this game. Lohse has a 2-0 record and a 1.13 ERA this season.
It’ll be Ryan Dempster toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Dempster is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alfonso Soriano blasted a two-run homer to lift the Cubs over the Cardinals 8-7 on Friday, as -185 favorites. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Aramis Ramirez went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Cubs. Aaron Heilman improved to 2-0 with the win, and Carlos Marmol notched his second save.
Ryan Ludwick had three hits, including two home runs and four RBIs for the Cardinals, who were +165 underdogs. Chris Perez surrendered two runs in relief and took the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 8-4
SU
Chicago
: 6-4 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to St. Louis, Sunday, April 19

 

Indians-Yankees Odds Preview

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Saturday.
Fausto Carmona will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Carmona is 0-2 this season with a 9.00 ERA.
It’ll be Chien-Ming Wang toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Wang is 0-2 with a 28.91 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Derek Jeter belted a solo home run to lift the Yankees to a 6-5 win over the Indians on Friday, as -220 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Johnny Damon went 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run for the Yankees. Brian Bruney notched his second straight win in relief, and Mariano Rivera collected his third save.
Mark DeRosa hit a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Indians, who were +200 underdogs. Jensen Lewis surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 3-8 SU
New York: 6-5 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Cleveland is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Cleveland
NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Cleveland, Sunday, April 19

 

Athletics-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Saturday.
Trevor Cahill will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Righthander Cahill is 0-1 this season with a 2.25 ERA.
Cahill’s opponent in this one will be Brian Tallet. The Blue Jays lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s rallied late and defeated the high-flying Blue Jays 8-5 on Friday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Bobby Crosby hit a bases-loaded triple to lead the way for the A’s. Andrew Bailey tossed two scoreless innings to pick up the victory, and Brad Ziegler collected his third save.
Aaron Hill had two hits and drove in two runs for the Blue Jays, who were favored at -150 in that game. Brandon League surrendered three runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 5-5 SU
Toronto: 8-4 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Oakland are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Oakland, Sunday, April 19

 

Marlins-Nationals Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Saturday when they battle the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Righthander Josh Johnson will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Johnson is 2-0 this season with a 0.57 ERA.
It’ll be ace Scott Olsen toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Olsen is 0-2 with a 14.63 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jeremy Hermida drove in the winning run on Friday, as the Marlins got past the Nationals 3-2. The Marlins won the game as -130 favorites, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
John Baker hit a solo home run for the Marlins. Leo Nunez posted the win in relief, and Matt Lindstrom notched his second save.
Alberto Gonzalez had three hits and drove in one run for the Nationals, who were +110 underdogs. Saul Rivera gave up the winning run and was hit with the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 9-1
SU
Washington
: 1-8 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Florida are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida
Washington is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Washington home to Florida, Sunday, April 19

 

Braves-Pirates Odds Preview

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jo-Jo Reyes in this game. Reyes has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It’ll be Ian Snell toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Snell is 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Paul Maholm tossed a four-hit shutout through seven innings on Friday, as the Pirates defeated the Braves 3-0 in the series-opener. The Pirates won the game as -130 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Nate McClouth went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a two-run homer. Matt Capps tossed a scoreless ninth to earn his third save.
Jeff Francoeur had three hits in the loss for the Braves, who were +110 underdogs. Jair Jurrjens gave up four hits and one run over 6 2-3 innings in suffering the defeat.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 5-5 SU
Pittsburgh: 5-5 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Atlanta, Sunday, April 19

 

Rockets-Trail Blazers Odds Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rose Garden in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets were defeated 95-84 by the Mavericks in their regular-season finale last time out, as a pick’em. The team’s played UNDER the posted total of 190.
Yao Ming tossed in 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a losing effort.
The Trail Blazers held the Nuggets to just 15 points in the fourth quarter as they cruised to a 104-76 victory in their regular-season finale on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Travis Outlaw led the Trail Blazers with 21 points, and Rudy Fernanadez added 18 in the win.
Team records:
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS
Portland: 54-28 SU, 46-36 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1

Portland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Denver are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Portland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston’s last 12 games on the road
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Portland, Tuesday, April 21
Portland home to Houston, Tuesday, April 21

 

Mavericks-Spurs Odds Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AT&T Center in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mavericks outscored the Rockets by 16 points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 95-84 victory in their season finale on Wednesday. The Mavericks won the game as a pick’em, while the team’s played UNDER the posted total of 190.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds in a double-double performance.
Tony Parker led the way with 29 points on Wednesday night as the Spurs topped the Hornets by a final score of 105-98 in overtime.
The Spurs failed to cover the 9-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (176).
Team records:
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS
San Antonio: 54-28 SU, 40-40-2 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing San Antonio are 6-4
After playing Houston are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 8-2
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Dallas is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas’s last 16 games on the road
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Next up:
Dallas at San Antonio, Monday, April 20
San Antonio home to Dallas, Monday, April 20

 

Pistons-Cavaliers Lines Preview

The division rival Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost 102-96 to the Heat in their regular-season finale last time out, as 2-point underdogs. That game’s 198 points made it OVER the posted total of 181.
Kwame Brown had 17 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Cavaliers dropped their season-finale 111-110 in overtime to the 76ers. The 76ers failed to cover the 3-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Daniel Gibson dropped 28 points and dished out seven assists in a losing effort.
Team records:
Detroit: 39-43 SU, 34-48 ATS
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Miami are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Detroit’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland’s last 17 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Detroit at Cleveland, Tuesday, April 21
Cleveland home to Detroit, Tuesday, April 21

 

Bulls-Celtics Lines Preview

The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls were defeated 109-98 by the Raptors in their regular-season finale last time out. The Bulls were 10-point underdogs in that game, while the 207 points fell UNDER the posted total of 214.5.
Derrick Rose collected 20 points with six rebounds and 11 assists.
Glen Davis scored 21 points off the bench on Wednesday night as the Celtics picked up a 115-107 win over the Wizards in their regular-season finale.
The Celtics managed to cover the 4.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (190.5).
Team records:
Chicago: 41-41 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 10-0
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
Chicago at Boston, Monday, April 20
Boston home to Chicago, Monday, April 20