Marlins-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 2-6 this season with a 7.46 ERA.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox increased their lead in the AL East by defeating the Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs to lead the Red Sox. Brad Penny went five innings for the win, allowing three hits and one run.
Andrew Miller allowed gave up seven hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. The Marlins were +160 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 32-35 SU
Boston: 40-25 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to NY Yankees, Friday, June 19
Boston home to Atlanta, Friday, June 19

 

Mets-Orioles Lines Preview

The New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Camden Yards in an interleague contest.
Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 5-1 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-3 with a 7.32 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Orioles defeated the Mets 6-4 on Wednesday, as -165 favorites. That game’s 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Huff finished with three RBIs, and Matt Wieters belted a two-run homer for the Orioles. Jim Johnson threw two innings of relief for the win, and George Sherrill notched his 13th save.
Gary Sheffield had two hits and went deep for a solo home run for the Mets, who were +145 underdogs. Pedro Feliciano gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Team records:
New York: 33-30
SU
Baltimore
: 28-37 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 19
Baltimore at Philadelphia, Friday, June 19

 

Mariners-Padres Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park in an interleague contest.
Brandon Morrow will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Morrow is 0-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Josh Geer. The righthander has a 5.53 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored three runs in one inning and managed to come away with a 4-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jose Lopez led the Mariners with a two-run homer, while Garrett Olson allowed two hits and three runs over six innings for the win.
Chase Headley cracked a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Padres, who were -115 favorites. Chad Gaudin gave up six hits and four runs over six innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 32-33 SU
San Diego: 28-36 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 2-8
After playing Seattle are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Arizona, Friday, June 19
San Diego home to Oakland, Friday, June 19

 

Rays-Rockies Lines Preview

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Thursday.
Matt Garza will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Garza is 4-4 this season with a 3.63 ERA.
The Rockies will counter Garza with Ubaldo Jimenez. Righthander Jimenez has a 3.92 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Troy Tulowitzki cracked a three-run homer to help lift the Rockies to a 5-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Chris Iannetta had two hits and drove in one run for the Rockies. Aaron Cook scattered eight hits and three runs over seven innings.
Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria both went deep in a losing effort for the Rays. David Price surrendered 10 hits and five runs over seven innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 35-32 SU
Colorado: 32-33 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-6
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at NY Mets, Friday, June 19
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Friday, June 19

 

White Sox-Cubs Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Gavin Floyd in this game. Floyd has a 4-5 record and a 4.94 ERA this season.
The Cubs will counter Floyd with Carlos Zambrano. Righthander Zambrano has a 3.39 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alexei Ramirez belted a solo home run in helping the White Sox defeat the Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run batted in for the White Sox. John Danks tossed seven innings with nine strikeouts for the win.
Alfonso Soriano drove in the lone run for the Cubs, who were -150 favorites. Ryan Dempster gave up three runs off four hits in six innings of work.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 31-34
SU
Chicago
: 30-31 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 9-0
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 3-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Cincinnati, Friday, June 19
Chi Cubs home to Cleveland, Friday, June 19

 

Pirates-Twins Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Zach Duke in this one. Lefthander Duke is 7-4 this season with a 3.10 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Nick Blackburn. The righthander has a 3.31 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam LaRoche hit a two-run homer and the Pirates defeated the Twins 8-2 on Wednesday, as +180 underdogs. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ian Snell tossed six innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs over six innings of work.
Joe Crede drove in both runs in a losing effort for the Twins, who were -200 favorites. Francisco Liriano gave up eight hiuts and four runs over seven innings of work.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 31-34 SU
Minnesota: 33-34 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Colorado, Friday, June 19
Minnesota home to Houston, Friday, June 19

 

Blue Jays-Phillies Odds Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Blue Jays will trot Brad Mills out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Mills has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Joe Blanton. The righthander has a 5.17 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Hill belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs on Wednesday, as the Blue Jays cruised past the Phillies 7-1. The Blue Jays won that game as +120 underdogs, but the eight runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (10.5).
Scott Rolen homered and drove in two runs for the Blue Jays. Scott Richmond fanned 11 batters over eight innings to pick up his fifth win.
Jamie Moyer was rocked for 10 hits and six runs over six innings in the loss for the Phillies, who were favored at -140.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 36-31 SU
Philadelphia: 36-27 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Toronto at Washington, Friday, June 19
Philadelphia home to Baltimore, Friday, June 19

 

Nationals-Yankees Lines Preview

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Thursday.
Righthander Craig Stammen will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Stammen is 0-2 this season with a 5.86 ERA.
It’ll be Joba Chamberlain toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Chamberlain is 3-1 with a 3.84 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 320-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals held off a ninth-inning rally for a 3-2 upset over the Yankees on Wednesday, as +180 underdogs. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Nick Johnson hit a two-run triple, and Adam Dunn went deep for the Nationals. John Lannan allowed four hits and two runs over 8 2-3 innings to earn the victory.
Johnny Damon and Robinson Cano hit solo home runs for the Yankees, who were -200 favorites. Chien-Ming Wang gave up six hits and three runs over five innings to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Washington: 17-46 SU
New York: 37-28 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Toronto, Friday, June 19
NY Yankees at Florida, Friday, June 19

 

Braves-Reds Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tommy Hanson in this game. Hanson has a 1-0 record and a 6.17 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Matt Maloney. The lefthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 122-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Micah Owings smacked a three-run homer to lead the Reds in a 4-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Owings allowed just two runs over six innings to get the win, and Francisco Cordero closed out the game with his 16th save.
Yunel Escobar went deep for a two-run shot for the Braves, who were -155 favorites. Javier Vazquez was tagged for four runs over eight innings in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 4 straight games.
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-34 SU
Cincinnati: 33-31 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Boston, Friday, June 19
Cincinnati home to Chi White Sox, Friday, June 19

 

2009 US Open Morning Line

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and that Tiger Woods will be the favorite in any of the golf “majors.”

The only question is how big of a favorite he will be. The 2009 US Open odds have Woods a 3-2 favorite at most sportsbooks.

Phil Mickelson, widely considered the second best golfer in the world, is 10-1.  Mickelson will face the burden of playing as his wife fights a courageous battle against cancer.

It’s safe to say that all other contenders will be considered a long shot. Geoff Ogilvy is 16-1, Jim Furyk at 20-1, and Paul Casey at 22-1.

For those who want to hedge their online bets, one can wager on whether or not each entrant will finish in the Top 5. Woods is costly at 2-7.

At the other sports wagering extreme, Tiger Woods pays 12-1 if he does not make the cut.

Who will be the top European player? Paul Casey checks in at 5-1, Rory McIlroy 7-1 and Sergio Garcia 8-1.

There are odds posted on the Top British and Irish finisher, ditto for Australian, or South African players.

Other options are on how many majors Tiger Woods will win in 2009. In fact, online gamblers only need to wager 2-1 on Woods winning at least one Major.

For more information: Check out other prop bets for the US Open at BetED, BetUs Sportsbook, Sports Betting Sportsbook, and Bet Online.

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