The division rival Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Jose Contreras will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Contreras is 0-1 this season with a 7.20 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Armando Galarraga who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Galarraga is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Paul Konerko went 4-for-5 with a homer and four runs batted in, as the White Sox defeated the Tigers 10-6 on Monday.
Chicago won as +110 road underdogs as the teams played over the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Carlos Quentin was 3-for-5 with a two-run shot and four RBIs for the White Sox, while Gavin Floyd picked up the win despite allowing six runs over five innings for Chicago.
Ramon Santiago went 3-for-5 with a three-run dinger for Detroit, as losing pitcher Zach Miner was rocked for eight runs over 3 1-3 innings for the Tigers.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 4-3 SU
Detroit: 4-4 SU
A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 4-0-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games
Detroit is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Tampa Bay, Thursday, April 16
Detroit at Seattle, Friday, April 17
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UFC 97 odds – Don’t underestimate Shogun
As the UFC 97 odds approach, it seems that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (17-3) doesn’t have a lot of MMA betting support. For one, he’s a +145 sportsbook underdog; Liddell odds are set at -175. Second, UFC betting buzz has Dana White reportedly putting Rua’s head on the chopping block entering the Rua vs Liddell odds. There’s no denying Rua’s immense talent, but his conditioning and dedication came into question after he labored through a fight with 44-year-old Mark Coleman at UFC 93. Though Rua eventually knocked Coleman out, he looked exhausted and soft, taking 14 minutes to finish the fight. If he doesn’t at least show up in shape and make a strong showing, he could be axed from UFC betting.
In terms of sportsbook scouting, though, there’s a big opportunity for savvy players in the UFC 97 odds. Look at the facts. Chuck Liddell (21-6), though a legend, is 39 years old; Rua is 27. Liddell has lost three of four fights; Rua has won five of six fights. Liddell has been knocked out twice by Quinton “Rampage”
Unless Rua surprises online betting fans by arriving for the fight with a beer belly, he’ll be too much for Liddell to handle. Capitalize on this sportsbook oversight and bet on Rua to “upset” Liddell.
Online betting pick: Rua.
10th Amendment Won’t Save the Sportsbooks
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Heat, Hawks, Celtics, Sixers, Jazz, and Lakers hit the hardwood, while the Rays play host to their AL East rival Yankees.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
Six playoff-bound teams populate the NBA’s tripleheader on Tuesday night, with the Heat and Hawks tipping things off in
The Sixers host the Celtics in the second game of the Tuesday-night docket, with
Tuesday’s nightcap then has
Sports picks…
The sportsbooks wish that the 10th Amendment protected them from the world’s best handicappers from having too much power, but they continue to win.
Ready to go bust like a Lil‘ Kim wardrobe malfunction—there’s a women for hire, the bookmakers can’t keep up with the MasterLockLine. That
Baseball service out of
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
A.J. Burnett will make his second start as a member of the Yankees on Tuesday night when his team plays on the road in
A full American League slate on Tuesday contains six other games, including the White Sox at
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
The top-seeded Bruins will get the rival Canadiens in their first-round playoff matchup this week as teams begin their quest for the Stanley Cup. The other Eastern Conference matchups: No. 2 Washington vs. No. 7 New York Rangers, No. 3 New Jersey vs. No. 6 Carolina, and No. 4 Pittsburgh vs. No. 5 Philadelphia. Over in the Western Conference No. 1 San Jose will get a west-coast rival in the first round of the postseason when they take on No. 8 Anaheim. As well, it’ll be No. 2 (and defending-champion)
Angels-Mariners Odds Preview
• Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Shane Loux in this game. Loux has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be Carlos Silva. The righthander has a 10.80 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Angels defeated Boston 5-4 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Howie Kendrick was 3-4 with a pair of RBI for the Angels, while Dustin Moseley allowed two earned runs on six hits over 5 2-3 innings in the win.
The Mariners edged Oakland 1-0 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The one run scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Erik Bedard pitched 8 1-3 shutout innings, allowing only three hits while striking out seven for Seattle and Mike Sweeney drove in the Mariners' lone run in the win.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-3 SU
Seattle: 5-2 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 9-1
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games
Next up:
Seattle home to LA Angels, Wednesday, April 15
White Sox-Tigers Odds Preview
The Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Comerica Park.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Danks in this game. Danks has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It'll be Rick Porcello toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Porcello is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Paul Konerko went 4-for-5 with a homer and four runs batted in, as the White Sox defeated the Tigers 10-6 on Monday.
Chicago won as +110 road underdogs as the teams played over the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Carlos Quentin was 3-for-5 with a two-run shot and four RBIs for the White Sox, while Gavin Floyd picked up the win despite allowing six runs over five innings for Chicago.
Ramon Santiago went 3-for-5 with a three-run dinger for Detroit, as losing pitcher Zach Miner was rocked for eight runs over 3 1-3 innings for the Tigers.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 4-3 SU
Detroit: 4-4 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 2-8
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games
Chi White Sox are 14-7 SU in their last 21 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 7-14 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Detroit home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, April 15
Jazz-Lakers Odds Preview
The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Carlos Boozer went for 20 points and 13 rebounds, as the Jazz dumped the Clippers 106-85 on Monday night.
Utah covered as 12-point home favorites as the teams played under the 204-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Lakers defeated Memphis 92-75 as an 11.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (201).
Andrew Bynum scored 18 points for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant added 16 points in the win.
Team records:
Utah: 48-33 SU, 39-42 ATS
Los Angeles: 64-17 SU, 41-39-1 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
After playing Memphis are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Utah
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 9 games at home
Celtics-76ers Lines Preview
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers meet at Wachovia Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Celtics lost to Cleveland 107-76 as an 8-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (184.5).
Paul Pierce led Boston with 14 points and Glen Davis had 12 points in the loss.
The 76ers lost to Toronto 111-104 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (207).
Louis Williams led the 76ers with 23 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 points and eight assists.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 60-20 SU, 41-39 ATS
Philadelphia: 40-40 SU, 36-42-2 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 18 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 4-11-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Washington, Wednesday, April 15
Philadelphia at Cleveland, Wednesday, April 15
Heat-Hawks Lines Preview
The Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks will meet on the court at Philips Arena on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Heat defeated New York 122-105 as a 6.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (213).
Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 55 points for Miami, while Michael Beasley added 28 points and 16 rebounds in the win.
The Hawks dominated early in the second half and came away with a 122-118 victory over the Pacers on Friday. The Hawks failed to cover the 5.5-point spread, but the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 212.5.
Al Horford posted a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Josh Smith collected a team-high 30 points in that win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 42-38 SU, 39-40-1 ATS
Atlanta: 46-34 SU, 43-36-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing New York are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 6-4
After playing Indiana are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Miami home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 15
Atlanta at Memphis, Wednesday, April 15
NHL Picks and Predictions Previews
The most intense time of the year for sports fans starts Wednesday—the NHL playoffs. The top NHL handicapping site previews 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs from the standpoint of beating the NHL odds.
Philadelphia-Pittsburgh
The Flyers are 16-40 their last 56 road games against an opponent with a home winning percentage of .600 or better. The Penguins enter the postseason on a 16-5 overall run and they are 45-18 their last 63 home games versus an opponent with a losing road record.
NY Rangers-Washington
The Rangers are 35-80-6 in their last 121 road games against teams home winning percentage of .600 or better. However, they are 8-1 their last nine Conference Quarterfinals games.
The Capitals are 41-18 their last 59 to the Eastern Conference, but 9-24 their last 33 following a loss of three or more goals.
Carolina-New
The Hurricanes are 8-1 to the
Columbus-Detroit
The Blue Jackets are 90-222-15 their last 327 road games. The Red Wings are 111-32-10 at home versus an opponent road winning percentage of .400 or less. They do enter on a 2-6 overall skid.
Montreal-Boston
Calgary-Chicago
The Flames are 7-0 on three days rest, but 1-7 their last eight after allowing two goals or less. The Black Hawks are on a 6-1 overall run. The road team has won 8-of-10 in the series.
Anaheim-San Jose
The Ducks are 10-3 their last 13 overall.
Good Bye Harry the K
He was one of the best ever. RIP Harry Kalas.