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Yankees-Orioles Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter AJ Burnett in this one. Righthander Burnett is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It'll be Alfredo Simon toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Simon is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles gave up three runs in the ninth, but held on for a 7-5 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday. The Orioles won that game as +135 underdogs, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Markakis cracked a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs in leading the the way. Koji Uehara allowed just one run off five hits over five innings to earn the win.
Derek Jeter hit a two-run dinger for the Yankees, who were -155 favorites. Chien-Ming Wang surrendered seven runs off nine hits over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 0-2 SU
Baltimore: 2-0 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Next up:
NY Yankees at Kansas City, Friday, April 10
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Friday, April 10

Rays-Red Sox Lines Preview

The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.
Righthander Matt Garza will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Garza is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Garza's opponent in this one will be Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Red Sox righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored four runs in the fifth-inning and went on to crush the Red Sox 7-2 on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. That game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Carlos Pena went deep for a two-run homer, and Evan Longoria also went deep for the Rays. Scott Kazmir gave up just five hits and one run over six innings on the mound to earn the win.
Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Red Sox, who were -155 favorites in that game. Jon Lester was tagged for five runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 1-1 SU
Boston: 1-1 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Friday, April 10
Boston at LA Angels, Friday, April 10

Mariners-Twins Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Mariners will trot Jarrod Washburn out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Washburn has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Glen Perkins who starts for the Twins. Righthander Perkins is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Justin Morneau homered and drove in three runs to help the Twins defeat the Mariners 6-5 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jason Kubel had two hits and drove in one run for the Twins. Kevin Slowey tossed six innings for the win, and Joe Nathan tossed a scoreless ninth for his first save.
Russell Branyan drove in two runs for the Mariners, who were +160 underdogs. Carlos Silva gave up six runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 1-2 SU
Minnesota: 2-1 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Seattle is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Seattle at Oakland, Friday, April 10
Minnesota at Chi White Sox, Friday, April 10

Tigers-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Rick Porcello in this one. Righthander Porcello is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Porcello with Ricky Romero. Lefthander Romero has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Miguel Cabrera belted two home runs as the Tigers got their first win of the season by getting past the Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday, as +120 underdogs. That game's six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Cabrera finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs, while Zach Miner allowed just one run over 5 2-3 innings in earning the victory.
Aaron Hill drove in the lone run for the Blue Jays, who were favored at -140 in that contest. Jesse Litsch surrendered five runs over six innings in the loss.
Team records:
Detroit: 1-2 SU
Toronto: 2-1 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Toronto is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Texas, Friday, April 10
Toronto at Cleveland, Friday, April 10

Mets-Reds Odds Preview

The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Lefthander Oliver Perez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Perez is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Delgado belted a two-run homer, and finished 2-for-5 with four RBIs as the Mets defeated the Reds 9-7 on Wednesday. The Mets won that game as +105 underdogs, and the combined 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Mike Pelfrey tossed five innings for the win, and Francisco Rodriguez notched his second straight save.
Joey Votto hit a three-run homer for the Reds, who were -115 favorites. Edinson Volquez gave up five runs off six hits over 4 1-3 innings in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 2-0 SU
Cincinnati: 0-2 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets at Florida, Friday, April 10
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Friday, April 10

Nuggets-Lakers Odds Preview

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nuggets scored 33 points in the fourth quarter and came away with a 122-112 victory over the Thunder on Wednesday. The Nuggets failed to cover the 13-point spread, while the combined 234 points sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Carmelo Anthony dropped 31 points to go with five rebounds and five assists to lead the way.
Pau Gasol dropped 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, as the Lakers cruised past the Kings 122-104 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 10-point road favorites as the teams played over the 217-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Denver has won 8 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 53-26 SU, 44-34-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 62-16 SU, 39-38-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 8-2
After playing Sacramento are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Denver
LA Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Next up:
Denver home to Sacramento, Monday, April 13
LA Lakers at Portland, Friday, April 10

Rockets-Kings Odds Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at ARCO Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Yao Ming went for 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Rockets over the Magic 93-83 on Tuesday night.
Houston covered as 1-point home favorites as the teams played under the 189.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Spencer Hawes went for 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Kings in their 122-104 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 10-point road favorites as the teams played over the 217-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Sacramento has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 50-28 SU, 38-39-1 ATS
Sacramento: 16-61 SU, 36-41 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Golden State are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing Houston
Sacramento is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston at Golden State, Friday, April 10
Sacramento at LA Clippers, Friday, April 10

MLB Betting – Friday Night Picks

Some online betting fans are looking ahead to next weekend’s UFC 97 odds, but there’s plenty of good baseball betting to enjoy in the meantime. Let’s make a few Friday-night ballgame picks, shall we?

Phillies vs Rockies odds—Cole Hamels vs Jason Marquis

Definite potential for a sportsbook upset here. On paper, there’s every reason to pick the defending champion Phillies; their big bats are heading to Coors to face the mediocre Jason Marquis. That’s a recipe for great Phillies odds, right? Not necessarily. For one, Marquis has a career 2.51 ERA at Coors Field, so the thin air may not affect him. Also, Cole Hamels battled elbow pain all spring and could have rust to shake off. This is one of the only times all year when betting against Hamels is a good idea, so seize the opportunity.

Online betting pick: Rockies

Red Sox vs Angels odds – Tim Wakefield vs Shane Loux

You may want to bet the OVER in this one, folks. Tim Wakefield isn’t dominant, especially when his knuckler isn’t dancing, but he has the advantage against Shane (who?) Loux Friday night. Loux has just seven career starts and opponents hit .296 off him; it doesn’t take a genius online betting fan to realize that the slugging Red Sox are a scary matchup for him. Given that he has 19 – –19! — career strikeouts in 60.1 innings, he can’t overpower a little leaguer, let alone a major league hitter, so the Red Sox odds look pretty good in this one.

Online betting pick: Red Sox

Dodgers vs Diamonbacks odds – James McDonald vs Jon Garland

At their comfy hitter’s park in Chase Field, the D’Backs should be favored against rookie hurler James McDonald, but the Dodgers odds could offer good value here. McDonald threw 11.1 scoreless innings last season in a brief debut that included the regular season and playoffs. The D’Backs know little about him, so he could surprise. The overrated Garland is new to the D’Backs and was bombed in his only career start in Chase Field, so don’t be surprised if he serves up a few gopher balls to Manny Ramirez and company. Go with the Dodgers in this MLB betting matchup.

Online betting pick: Dodgers

76er-Bulls Lines Preview

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 6-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Andre Miller led Philadelphia with 23 points and seven assists in its 101-98 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Charlotte couldn't cover as 4.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 185.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Kirk Hinrich scored 25 points off the bench to lead the Bulls over the Knicks 110-103 on Tuesday night.
Chicago couldn't cover as 8-point home favorites as the teams played under the 217-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 40-37 SU, 36-39-2 ATS
Chicago: 38-40 SU, 40-37-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Chicago is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Cleveland, Friday, April 10
Chicago home to Charlotte, Saturday, April 11

76ers-Bulls Lines Preview

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 6-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Andre Miller led Philadelphia with 23 points and seven assists in its 101-98 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Charlotte couldn't cover as 4.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 185.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Kirk Hinrich scored 25 points off the bench to lead the Bulls over the Knicks 110-103 on Tuesday night.
Chicago couldn't cover as 8-point home favorites as the teams played under the 217-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 40-37 SU, 36-39-2 ATS
Chicago: 38-40 SU, 40-37-1 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Charlotte are 5-5
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Chicago is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Cleveland, Friday, April 10
Chicago home to Charlotte, Saturday, April 11