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Vegas Insider Previews NFL Betting Eagles-Patriots

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As the NFL world expresses shock over the fact that Dante’ Stallworth is suspended for the entire NFL season, NFL handicappers are focusing on the here and now, assuring betting picks don’t fall below the Vegas betting version of the Mendoza Line. 

The PGA Championship golf odds and Tiger Woods took center stage, this morning, but tonight NFL preseason betting goes into full swing.

“Will Tom Brady play and how long?” seems to be the burning question for NFL bettors entering tonight’s Eagles-Patriots game. The sportsbook Vegas odds have the Philadelphia Eagles -3 with a total of 31.

Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb and former Pro Bowl DE Trent Cole will both miss Thursday’s game. The Eagles already lost starting MLB Stewart Bradley and rookie TE Cornelius Ingram for the year. Kolb likely was counted on for a lot of snaps Thursday.

For the official betting preview of the Redskins-Ravens, check out everything bettors need to know on that game.

Philadelphia will likely be without their best OL Shawn Andrews who has missed a lot of practice time because of a bad back.

Though Pats head coach Bill Belichick has been his usual secretive self, starting QB Tom Brady believes he will get more than “a guest appearance.” Recovering from a season ending injury, Brady has not missed any practice time.

Eagles starters will play about a quarter. Because of the Kolb injury, A.J. Feeley will play most of the rest of the contest at QB after Donovan McNabb exits, probably into the second quarter. Adam DiMichele, a local kid from Temple, was just signed as the No. 1 signal caller for tonight. 

The Boston Globe reports that Bill Belichick will be motivated to win thanks to last year’s 0-4 straight up preseason. He in fact showed his players game film of the NFLX 24-3 loss last season when these teams met.

That was enough motivation for all of us,” Brady said. Late breaking injury and player rotations will be posted at Lines-Maker.com as stringers report from pregame shows and beat writer bloggers.

Top expert pick on this game: The top NFL handicapper of all-time, Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy has both the side and total on tonight’s contest among four NFL preseason picks at OffshoreInsiders.com.

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PGA Championship, NFL Pre-Season, and Gina Carano Betting Lines and Updates

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Tiger Woods takes the course at the PGA Championship, while the NFL begins its first full week of preseason matchups. Consult the PGA Championship TV schedule, then consult the live betting lines for the PGA Championship. Please keep in mind, the odds are temporarily taken off the board at tee-time, then updated after each round, so consult every day before play begins and at night after the updated PGA results are posted. 

Tiger Woods will get his fourth and final chance at a major title in 2009 this week when he hits the links at Hazeltine in Minnesota for the PGA Championship. Vegas oddsmakers have Woods listed as a big 9/5 favorite to grab the trophy this week, with Phil Mickelson his nearest competitor on that list at 12/1 odds. Jim Furyk is the third favorite at 20/1, with each of Kenny Perry, Lee Westwood, Geoff Ogilvy, Anthony Kim, and Sergio Garcia listed at 25/1 odds for the tourney.

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Doing battle on the gridiron . . .

Week 1 of the NFL’s preseason schedule gets going on Thursday night, with Washington at Baltimore (-3), Dallas at Oakland (-2), Arizona at Pittsburgh (-3), and New England at Philadelphia (-3). With top players only expected to be on the field sparingly this early in the exhibition slate it’ll be mostly second and third stringers deciding the outcomes. For the Pats, though, it should mean a (brief) return to action for Tom Brady as he completes his recovery from knee surgery.

 

Check out previews of all the games. Start out with the Ravens and Redskins betting outlook, then keep a close eye on the free pick and articles section for betting 411 on the remaining games. Also Lines-Maker.com will post breaking NFL injuries and likely definitively answer the question of how long is Tom Brady going to play.

Among other sources, the stringers monitor 98.5 Boston Sports Hub, WEEI radio, WPEN ESPN radio, and 610 WIP for any breaking information.  

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Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

There are just four games on the American League schedule for Thursday, with Texas at Cleveland, Kansas City at Minnesota, the Yankees at Seattle, and Detroit at Boston. Justin Verlander (12-6, 3.45 ERA) is slated to start for the Tigers on Thursday; the righthander lost to the Twins last time out, allowing five runs in six innings. Clay Buchholz (1-2, 5.33 ERA) gets the ball for the BoSox; the righthander fell to the Yankees last time out, allowing two runs in six innings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

The NL offers up five games on Thursday, with San Diego at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at Colorado, Washington at Cincinnati, Houston at Florida, and Philadelphia at the Cubs. Cliff Lee (2-0, 1.13 ERA in the NL) will be gunning for his sixth straight win overall; the lefthander has given up two runs over his 16 innings with the Phillies. The Cubs will counter with Ryan Dempster (6-5, 4.04 ERA), who beat the Rockies last time out despite allowing five runs in six innings. Shane Victorino will seek revenge from having beer thrown on him by some Wrigley nutcase.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

There’s one game on the Canadian Football League schedule for Thursday, with Calgary at Edmonton. Both the Stampeders and the Eskimos have posted 3-3 straight-up records through the first six weeks of the season, and they’re both at 2-4 against-the-spread. The oddsmakers have given the slight edge to the Eskimos at home against their rival for Thursday night, as they’ve been pegged as 1-point faves. The total for the Western Division clash is sitting at 59.5 points.

Finally, there are four games on the WNBA’s schedule for Thursday, with Seattle at Connecticut, Detroit at Atlanta, San Antonio at Phoenix, and Indiana at Minnesota. The league-leading Fever will be looking to bounce back from a rare loss, as they fell 75-63 to Los Angeles last time out. Katie Douglas had a team-high 16 points in that defeat for Indiana, which is 17-5 SU and 14-8 ATS so far on the season. Minnesota sits at 11-11 SU and also ATS in their 22 games this year.

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Yankees-Mariners Lines Preview

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The New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Safeco Field.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 12-7 this season with a 3.76 ERA.
It’ll be Ian Snell toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Righthander Snell is 2-8 with a 5.42 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Robinson Cano hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Yankees a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays in Wednesday’s rubber match, as -240 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Cano finished 2-for-5 at the plate, including a solo home run, and Chad Gaudin tossed two scoreless innings to earn the victory.
Ken Griffey Jr. drove in the winning run in the 14th inning on Wednesday, as the Mariners defeated the White Sox 1-0. The Mariners won the game as -140 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Chris Jakubauskas tossed two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the victory.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 71-43 SU
Seattle: 60-54 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Seattle is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle’s last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
Seattle home to NY Yankees, Friday, August 14

 

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Astros-Marlins Lines Preview

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The Houston Astros and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Mike Hampton in this game. Hampton has a 7-9 record and a 5.30 ERA this season.
The Marlins will counter Hampton with Sean West. Lefthander West has a 4.88 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros scored seven runs in the fourth inning as they crushed the Marlins 14-6 on Wednesday, as +170 underdogs. The 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Hunter Pence belted two three-run homers to lead the Astros, and Carlos Lee drove in three runs. Bud Norris allowed 10 hits and five runs over five innings in the win.
Hanley Ramirez had two RBIs for the Marlins, while Ricky Nolasco gave up 10 runs off eight hits over 3 1-3 innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Marlins as -190 favorites.
Team records:
Houston: 56-58 SU
Florida: 60-54 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Florida is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Milwaukee, Friday, August 14
Florida home to Colorado, Friday, August 14

 

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Nationals-Reds Lines Preview

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The Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Collin Balester in this game. Balester has a 1-1 record and a 5.21 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 5.04 ERA to go along with a 10-11 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 158-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals were defeated 6-2 by the Braves last time out, as +210 underdogs. The game’s eight runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (10).
Adam Dunn and Ronnie Belliard drove in the runs. Jorge Sosa gave up the winning run in relief.
The Reds were defeated 5-2 by the Cardinals last time out, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Brandon Phillips drove in a pair of runs in a losing effort for the Reds. Homer Bailey gave up three runs and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 40-74 SU
Cincinnati: 49-64 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 13 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Washington, Friday, August 14

 

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Pirates-Rockies Odds Preview

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The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Paul Maholm in this game. Maholm has a 6-6 record and a 4.76 ERA this season.
The Rockies will counter Maholm with Jason Marquis. Righthander Marquis has a 3.65 ERA to go along with a 12-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ubaldo Jimenez had six strikeouts over eight scoreless innings to lift the Rockies to an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Wednesday, as -270 favorites. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kevin Hart gave up eight hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 46-67 SU
Colorado: 64-50 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Pittsburgh is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Colorado is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Chi Cubs, Friday, August 14
Colorado at Florida, Friday, August 14

 

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Phillies-Cubs Lines Preview

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The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Ace Cliff Lee will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Lee is 9-9 this season with a 2.95 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Lee with Ryan Dempster. Righthander Dempster has a 4.04 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jimmy Rollins had three RBIs in helping the Phillies pound the Cubs 12-5 on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Rauel Ibanez smacked a three-run homer for the Phillies. Pedro Martinez allowed just seven hits and three runs over five innings for the win.
Ryan Theriot went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. Jeff Samadrzija allowed eight hits and seven runs over 3 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Chicago has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 63-48 SU
Chicago: 58-54 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Atlanta, Friday, August 14
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Friday, August 14

 

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Padres-Brewers Odds Preview

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The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the San Diego Padres at Miller Park.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Cesar Carrillo in this game. Carrillo will be making his Major League debut.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Manny Parra. The lefthander has a 6.26 ERA to go along with a 7-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Brewers 6-5 on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Kevin Kouzmanoff had three hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Padres. Kevin Correia pitched six innings for the win, and Heath Bell collected his 29th save.
Prince Fielder had three hits and drove in two runs for the Brewers. Todd Coffey surrendered three runs in relief.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 49-66 SU
Milwaukee: 55-58 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing St. Louis are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
San Diego at St. Louis, Friday, August 14
Milwaukee home to Houston, Friday, August 14

 

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Tigers-Red Sox Lines Preview

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The Detroit Tigers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander has a 12-6 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
The Red Sox will counter Verlander with Clay Buchholz. Righthander Buchholz has a 5.33 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Bay went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer in leading the Red Sox to a third straight win against the Tigers, prevailing 8-2 on Wednesday. The Red Sox won that game as -280 favorites, and the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Mike Lowell had three hits with two runs batted in and two runs scored for the Red Sox. Josh Beckett improved to 14-4 with the win, allowing just three hits and two runs over seven innings.
Carlos Guillen went 2-for-3 with a solo home run for the Tigers, who were +240 underdogs. Zach Miner gave up seven hits and five runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Boston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 59-54 SU
Boston: 65-48 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 3-7
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Kansas City, Friday, August 14
Boston at Texas, Friday, August 14

 

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Royals-Twins Lines Preview

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The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Righthander Gil Meche will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Meche is 4-9 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
The Twins will counter Meche with Carl Pavano. Righthander Pavano has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Joe Crede launched a three-run homer as the Twins defeated the Royals 7-1 on Wednesday, as -200 favorites. The eight runs fell UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Francisco Liriano whiffed eight batters over seven innings for the win, while allowing just three hits and one run.
Willie Bloomquist belted a solo home run for the Royals, who were -180 underdogs. Brian Bannister was rocked for seven runs over six innings in the loss.
Team records:
Kansas City: 44-69 SU
Minnesota: 55-58 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City at Detroit, Friday, August 14
Minnesota home to Cleveland, Friday, August 14

 

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