Braves-Red Sox Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 7-4 record and a 4.08 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Josh Beckett toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Beckett is 7-3 with a 4.15 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 167-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kenshin Kawakami allowed just two runs over six innings in helping the Braves whip the Red Sox 8-2 in Friday’s series-opener. The Braves won that game as +140 underdogs, while the 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Garret Anderson went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBIs to lead the way for the Braves.
Jason Bay belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Red Sox, who were favored at -160. Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and six runs over four innings.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 32-34 SU
Boston: 40-27 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Boston
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Boston home to Atlanta, Sunday, June 21

 

Astros-Twins Lines Preview

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Moehler in this game. Moehler has a 3-4 record and a 6.66 ERA this season.
The Twins will counter Moehler with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 5.30 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Slowey allowed just three hits and one run over six innings as the Twins defeated the Astros 5-2 on Friday, as -165 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs in leading the Twins. Slowey improved to 10-2 with the win, and Joe Nathan notched his 16th save.
Jeff Keppinger homered in a losing effort for the Astros, who were +145 underdogs. Roy Oswalt gave up 10 hits and five runs in suffering a complete-game setback.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 30-35 SU
Minnesota: 35-34 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to Houston, Sunday, June 21

 

Blue Jays-Nationals Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Brett Cecil in this game. Cecil has a 2-1 record and a 4.38 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Ross Detwiler. The lefthander has a 5.23 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam Dunn singled in the winning run to give the Nationals a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jordan Zimmermann drove in the other run for the Nationals. Jesus Colome tossed a scoreless 11th inning for the win.
Rod Barajas drove in the only run for the Blue Jays. Jason Frasor gave up the winning run in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 37-32
SU
Washington
: 19-46 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Washington is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Washington home to Toronto, Sunday, June 21

 

Orioles-Phillies Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park in an interleague contest.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brad Bergesen in this game. Bergesen has a 4-2 record and a 3.78 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be JA Happ. The lefthander has a 4.30 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles scored three runs in the second inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Friday, as +135 underdogs. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Nick Markakis drove in two runs, and Nolan Reimold went deep for the Orioles. Rich Hill went 6 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs.
Jayson Werth drove in both runs for the Phillies, who were -155 favorites. Antonio Bastardo gave up five hits and four runs over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 30-37 SU
Philadelphia: 36-29 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Baltimore, Sunday, June 21

 

Rays-Mets Lines Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander James Shields in this game. Shields has a 5-5 record and a 3.52 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Shields with ace Johan Santana. Lefthander Santana has a 3.29 ERA to go along with a 8-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets handed Tampa Bay a third straight loss by defeating the Rays 5-3 on Friday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Brian Schneider smacked a three-run homer to lead the way for the Mets. Fernando Nieve tossed a three-hitter through six innings for the win, and Francisco Rodriguez picked up his 18th save of the season.
B.J. Upton drove in two runs to lead the Rays, who were -115 favorites. Andy Sonnanstine gave up seven hits and four runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 35-34 SU
New York: 34-31 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing NY Mets are 5-4
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, June 21

 

Brewers-Tigers Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Comerica Park in an interleague contest.
Righthander David Bush will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Bush is 3-3 this season with a 5.14 ERA.
The Tigers will counter Bush with Alfredo Figaro. Righthander Figaro has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Marcus Thames hit two home runs in leading the Tigers to a 10-4 victory over the Brewers on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. The game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Curtis Granderson went deep for a two-run dinger for the Tigers. Armando Galarraga tossed four innings for the win, allowing eight hits and four runs.
Prince Fielder hit a three-run homer in the loss for the Brewers. Braden Looper surrendered seven runs over 3 2-3 innings in the defeat.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 37-30 SU
Detroit: 36-31 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Sunday, June 21

 

Cardinals-Royals Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
Chris Carpenter will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Carpenter is 4-1 this season with a 1.59 ERA.
It’ll be Brian Bannister toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Bannister is 5-3 with a 3.96 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals scored six runs in the third inning as they doubled the Royals 10-5 on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ryan Ludwick belted a grand slam home run to lead the Cardinals. Brad Thompson gave up five hits and four runs over seven innings in the win.
Miguel Olivo went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Royals. Kyle Davies surrendered nine hits and eight runs over 2 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 37-31 SU
Kansas City: 29-37 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Kansas City is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
Kansas City home to St. Louis, Sunday, June 21

 

Indians-Cubs Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.

The Indians will give the ball to starter Toma Ohka in this one. Righthander Ohka is 0-1 this season with a 2.57 ERA.

Ohka’s opponent in this one will be Ted Lilly. The Cubs lefthander has a 2.94 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Ryan Theriot singled in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Cubs snuck past the Indians 8-7 in Friday’s opener. The Cubs won that game as -120 favorites, and the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).

Derrek Lee went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs for the Cubs. Kevin Gregg tossed a scoreless 10th inning for the victory.

Luis Valbuena belted a three-run homer for the Indians, who were +100 underdogs. Luis Vizcaino gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Cleveland: 29-40 SU
Chicago: 32-31 SU

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-3
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 4-3
After playing Cleveland are 2-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games at home

Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Cleveland, Sunday, June 21

2009 Wimbledon Odds Betting Preview

It’s a fantastic weekend for country club sports gambling. The US Open betting odds are already into full swing but now the marquee event of the Tennis Grand Slam is ready to commence.

Following the announcement that defending champion Rafael Nadal is out of this year’s tournament, the 2009 Wimbledon odds reacted. Legendary Roger Federer is now the overwhelming favorite at -150, making Tiger Woods opening odds of 3-2 at the US Open look like a long shot.

Andre Murray at +185 is given the best chance to unseat Federer at +185 according to BetUs. Oddsmakers don’t give the other contenders much of a chance as Novak Djokovic has the third shortest odds at +700.

The online casinos agree that one of the Williams sisters is likely to win. Serena is +275, a slight favorite ahead of sister Venus at +275. However, the betting odds do agree that the women’s bracket will be more competitive than the men’s.

Maria Sharapova at +600 and Dinara Safina at +700 are also given reasonable shots to win.  The NFL preseason spreads are still a month or so away but gamblers can enjoy strawberries, potatoes, bangers, cheddar cheese and gin in winning tennis bets.

MLB Betting – Rays Head To New York, But Not To Face The Yankees

US Open betting odds are the major play in the “Big Apple” right now, but there is also a very interesting baseball betting matchup to watch out for Queens. Tampa Bay is used to playing in New York as they’re in the same division as the Yankees, but they’ll get to see the other side when they head to Citi Field to meet the Mets, who are hoping for a return to form by their struggling ace.

Rays Mets odds – Saturday, June 19, 4:10 PM ET

James Shields (5-5, 3.52) will be making his 100th career start, and he’ll hope that it goes better than No.99, although he managed to escape with a no-decision. Shields gave up four runs for the second straight outing, along with nine hits over 6.1 innings of a 5-4 win over Washington. The 27-year-old righthander is an innings-eater, as he is sixth in the American League in that category, but he’s been hit hard in his last two starts, and he’s 1-3 with 4.15 ERA on the road, which may scare off some who are making sports picks. This will also be his first career start against the Mets.

Johan Santana (8-4, 3.29) has given up 14 runs in his last 10 innings of work, and his performance in a 15-0 loss to the Yankees was as bad as anyone has ever seen from “Johan The Great”. The 30-year-old southpaw was nailed for nine runs on nine hits in just three innings, and he’s allowed homers in his last six starts, including five in the last two. He could be itching to get back to Citi Field, where he is 5-1 with a 2.14 ERA this season, which should give him the edge according to betting software. He’s made seven starts and 11 overall appearances against the Rays, going 3-2 with a 2.79 ERA.

Baseball betting odds should back the Mets at home, and we’ll find out in this outing if Santana is hurt, because it’s difficult to believe that a dominant pitcher like the two-time Cy Young winner can just go downhill so quickly. Shields hasn’t been awful, but he hasn’t looked like the guy who had 14 wins in 2008. The Rays will be wrapping up a road trip, just coming from Colorado, while the Mets are returning to home. Look for that to give them a betting edge, and take the Mets’ MLB odds on Saturday afternoon.

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