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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays meet at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays will counter Berken with
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles fell 7-3 to the Tigers last time out, as +110 road underdogs. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
The Blue Jays were doubled 8-4 by the Yankees last time out, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 51-56 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 8 games when playing Toronto Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 8 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore Next up:
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Cardinals-Pirates Odds Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at
The Cardinals will give the ball to ace starter
The Pirates will counter Carpenter with
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals were shut down 9-0 by the Mets last time out, as -150 favorites. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
The Pirates were defeated 11-6 by the Diamondbacks last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ronny Cedeno drove in a pair of runs in a losing effort for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 45-63 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis Next up:
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Marlins-Phillies Odds Preview
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The Florida Marlins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at
The Marlins will give the ball to starter
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins were defeated 12-8 by the Nationals on Thursday, as -175 favorites. That game’s 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
The Phillies scored twice in the fourth inning and held on for a 3-1 victory over the
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 61-45 SU Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing Florida Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Florida Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games Next up:
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Twins-Tigers Lines Preview
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The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers clinched their four-game set with a 7-3 win over the Orioles in the series finale on Thursday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 57-50 SU Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Detroit is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota Next up:
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Red Sox-Yankees Odds Preview
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The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Ace righthander
The Yankees will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees scored eight runs in the fourth inning en route to a 13-6 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday, as -230 favorites. That game’s 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 9-1 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston NY Yankees are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Boston Next up:
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Diamondbacks-Nationals Lines Preview
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the top of the 12th inning to defeat the Pirates 11-6 on Thursday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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NFL Preseason Picks Starts With Hall-of-Fame Game Titans-Bills
Ah finally the NFL preseason betting picks season is here. The top NFL handicappers share their clipboard with the preseason primer.
Quarterback rotations and key player statuses are updated closer to gametime at Lines-Maker.com. For the early primer, we will focus on two facets gamblers love: position battles, especially at QB and new coaches.
While many football betting experts have stated such rules-of-thumb are overplayed by bettors, these preseason primer reports take a “we report, you decide” approach.
Sunday, August 8
Titans-Bills
This “neutral” Hall of Fame game should have more Bills fans making the journey as former Bills sack master Bruce Smith and Bills founder Ralph Wilson Jr. will be inducted. Former starting QB Vince Young is now the backup for the Titans but has looked sharp in training camp.
This game marks the debut of the Terrell Owens circus coming to
Friday, August 14
Broncos-49ers
Top draft WR Michael Crabtree is a holdout for the Niners.
Minnesota-Indianapolis
The Vikings have a major QB battle as Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson, two mistake prone signal callers will contend.
Colts head coach Jim Caldwell will be making his debut.
Rams-Jets
Two coaches are making their debut: Rex Ryan for the Jets and Steve Spagnuolo for the Rams.
Saturday, August 15
Browns-Packers
Many NFL gamblers like betting on teams with major quarterback battles in the preseason. Not is more intense than in
Magini is making his Browns debut but of course has head coaching experience.
Falcons-Lions
Seahawks-Chargers
Jim Mora Jr. will be in his first game as head coach for the Seahawks, but he was assistant head coach for Mike Holmgrem and was previously the head man in
Buccaneers-Titans
For more information: Last minute NFL injury reports up until kickoff plus free NFL spread picks are all part of the Offshore Insiders Network.
MLB Betting – Beckett Continues Dominance Over Burnett, Yankees
Those playing Saturday’s UFC 101 odds can warm up with a heavyweight bout on the baseball diamond on Friday, as the Yankees host the Red Sox in the second of a four-game American League East showdown. This will be the third meeting of the year between these two pitchers, who happen to be former teammates.
Red Sox vs Yankees odds – Friday, August 7, 7:05 PM ET
Josh Beckett (13-4, 3.27) threw seven scoreless innings of six-hit ball in a 4-0 win at
A.J. Burnett (10-5, 3.89) gave up more than three runs for the first time in two months as he was lit up for seven in 4.2 innings of a 14-4 loss in
Online betting lines for this game could go either way in the third meeting of the year between Beckett and Burnett, who were teammates on
Yankees-Red Sox Betting Preview
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in contest broadcast “nationally” to the few home that get the MLB Network.
Joba Chamberlain takes the hill for the Bronx Bombers, John Smoltz for the BoSox. The NY Yankees are a hefty 215 sportsbook favorite with the total at 10 under -120 at Bodog.
Each team is hot offensively as
Likely future Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz has been horrible since coming off the DL.
Conversely, Chamberlain has been un-hittable in his last three trips, with a 0.83 ERA and .738 WHIP to show for it.
MLB handicapping trends:
For more information: Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy has a very strong night card, just two days removed from the easy MLB Game of the Year winner Tuesday night on underdog Cubs. Get all the baseball selections and starting this weekend NFL football picks.
Braves-Dodgers Odds Preview
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The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves clinched the three-game series with a 6-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. That game’s eight runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (7).
The Dodgers were defeated 4-1 by the Brewers in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing San Diego are 9-1 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 9 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up:
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