Blue Jays-Orioles Oddds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Lefthander Brian Tallet will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Tallet is 2-2 this season with a 4.17 ERA.
It’ll be ace Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 3-4 with a 5.37 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays lost to Atlanta 10-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Vernon Wells was 2-4 and scored a pair of runs for Toronto in the loss.
The Orioles lost to Washington 8-5 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Adam Jones delivered a two-run home run for Baltimore, while Nick Markakis also drove in two runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 27-20
SU
Baltimore
: 18-26 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 12 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Baltimore home to Toronto, Tuesday, May 26

 

Astros-Reds Lines Preview

The division rival Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Wandy Rodriguez will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Rodriguez is 5-2 this season with a 1.83 ERA.
It’ll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 4-4 with a 3.19 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros lost to Texas 5-0 as a +11- underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Mike Hampton took the loss for Houston after allowing five runs on eight hits in five innings.
The Reds defeated Cleveland 4-3 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Alex Gonzalez had three RBI, including driving in the winning run in the 11th inning for Cincinnati, while Johnny Cueto allowed two earned runs on six hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 18-24 SU
Cincinnati: 23-20 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Houston, Tuesday, May 26

 

Lakers-Nuggets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center in the fourth game of the Western Conference Finals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 208.

Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 41 points as the Lakers tore apart the Nuggets in the fourth quarter to earn a 103-97 victory on Saturday as 3.5-point underdogs.

That game’s 200 points went UNDER the posted total of 212.5.

Pau Gasol collected a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers.

Chauncey Billups had 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Nuggets.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Denver are 9-1
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Denver
LA Lakers are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Denver is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Denver’s last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
LA Lakers home to Denver, Wednesday, May 27
Denver at LA Lakers, Wednesday, May 27

Susan Boyle: No Live Streaming Video, But Betting Odds Are Live

There won’t be any live streaming video of Susan Boyle’s performance tonight, but the sportsbooks will be busy beforehand and YouTube afterwards as the Boyle video performance will be on the Internet almost instantly.

It’s one of the most versatile days of the year in betting and Susan Boyle has assured that Britain‘s Got Talent betting odds are among the most popular of all entertainment and political betting odds.

Susan Boyle is a 5/6 favorite to win Britain‘s Got Talent according to Irish sportsbook Paddy Power. Aidan Davis is 5/1 to pull the upset, Jamie Pugh and 9/1 and Shaheen Jafarghoni at 9/1.

While the NBA playoffs still reign supreme with the Cavalier-Magic Vegas odds at Orlando 1.5 according to Sports Betting Sportsbook with a total at 190 at BetED. The Cleveland-Orlando series betting line has the Cavs still at -290 to win.

Indianapolis 500 Vegas odds, not to mention the Coca Cola 600 betting, take center stage on Memorial Day weekend. A lot of betting action is expected just before the Indianapolis 500 start time, so sharp players are locking in early according to according to Stevie Vincent of the betting advice experts.

Paddy Power also has odds on who will play Susan Boyle in the first big screen movie about her. Shockingly Rosie O’Donnell and Rosanne Barr are not among the choices. Catherine Zeta Jones and Kelly McDonald are the favorites.

Finally, in the NHL playoffs, it’s the Red Wings and Blackhawks. BetUs Sportsbook  has the Wings -115. Couch potatoes will also enjoy what will hopefully be a safe, albeit delayed Space Shuttle landing.

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Indy 500 Vegas Odds: Morning Line Has Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan the Favorites

It’s the biggest motor sport day of the year. In Formula One racing, Jenson Burton wins the Monaco Grand Prix to stretch his F1 lead to 16 points. He beat teammate Rubens Barrichello.

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 odds sees Scott Dixon at 4/1, Tony Kanaan at 6/1, Dario Franchitti and 7/1, and the lovely Danica Patrick at 10/1.

Meanwhile the Coca Cola 600 Vegas odds has Jimmie Johnson at 4/1, Kyle Busch at 5/1, and Mark Martin at 8/1.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Racing fans get their fix on three fronts, the Cavs and Magic meet up in Orlando, and the Hawks try to beat the Wings again.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

While the sportsbooks are paying out on Lyoto Machida beating Rashad Evans, there is still some live odds for the NBA to beat.

The Cavaliers and Magic will break their 1-1 series deadlock on Sunday night when the Eastern Conference Finals shift to Orlando for Game 3. LeBron James sunk a clutch three-pointer at the end of Game 2 to give the Cavaliers a 96-95 victory and tie up the third-round series. James was good for 35 points in that contest, while Mo Williams had 19 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas grabbed 15 boards. Dwight Howard was held to 10 points and 18 rebounds in a losing cause.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

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It’ll be Cole Hamels (2-2, 4.95 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.43 ERA) in a high-powered matchup at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Philadelphia closes out their three-game series with New York. Meanwhile, the Sunday night matchup has Milwaukee at Minnesota; the Brewers will send Dave Bush (3-0, 3.74 ERA) to the mound, and the Twins counter with Scott Baker (1-5, 6.98 ERA).

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Also on baseball’s interleague slate for Sunday: Colorado at Detroit, Tampa Bay at Florida, Cleveland at Cincinnati, Baltimore at Washington, Toronto at Atlanta, the Mets at Boston, Texas at Houston, Pittsburgh at the White Sox, Kansas City at St. Louis, Arizona at Oakland, San Francisco at Seattle, and the Angels at the Dodgers. As well, the Padres will play host to the Cubs to round out the schedule.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Blackhawks will try to tie up their third-round series with the Red Wings on Sunday afternoon when those teams take to the ice in Chicago. The Hawks grabbed their first win of the Western Conference final on Friday night, getting a Patrick Sharp marker in overtime to secure the 4-3 decision. Chicago forward Martin Havlat left that game with a head injury, while goalie Nikolai Khabibulin left with a lower-body injury. The Wings played without forward Pavel Datsyuk (foot).

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, a huge day in racing on Sunday features the Sprint Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600, IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix. Overseas it’ll be Jenson Button looking to continue his dominance on the F1 track, as the Brawn-Mercedes driver has taken the checkered flag in four of the circuit’s five races so far this season. Lewis Hamilton got the Monaco win in 2008.

In the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Jimmie Johnson is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite. Johnson has visited victory lane in five Cup events at Lowe’s, although he last turned the trick back in 2005. Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch are both listed at 6/1 odds, with Tony Stewart at 7/1, and Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth at 10/1. Kasey Kahne, the defending Coca-Cola 600 champion, is farther back at 30/1 odds. Jeff Burton, a Lowe’s champion in October, is at 22/1.

And Helio Castroneves is the 3/1 Vegas favorite to win at The Brickyard on Sunday, with defending Indy 500 champion Scott Dixon next at 4/1 odds. Tony Kanaan, who leads the IndyCar standings this season, and Ryan Briscoe, who is one point behind him, are next at 6/1, followed by Dario Franchitti at 8/1. Danica Patrick ended up in 22nd place at Indy last season; she’s at 15/1 to grab the win.

Brewers-Twins Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at The Metrodome.
The Brewers will give the ball to starter David Bush in this one. Righthander Bush is 3-0 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
It’ll be Scott Baker toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Baker is 1-5 with a 6.98 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins won their third straight with a 6-2 victory over the Brewers on Saturday, as -135 favorites. The game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Joe Mauer went 3-for-3 at the plate and drove in two runs, including a solo home run. Anthony Swarzak tossed seven scoreless innings for the win, allowing five hits.
Prince Fielder had two hits and drove in one run for the Brewers, who were +115 underdogs in that contest. Braden Lopper gave up five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 26-17 SU
Minnesota: 21-23 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 10-0
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, May 25
Minnesota home to Boston, Monday, May 25

 

Cubs-Padres Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Diego Padres on Sunday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at PETCO Park.
Lefthander Ted Lilly will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Lilly is 5-3 this season with a 3.35 ERA.
Lilly’s opponent in this one will be Chris Young. The Padres righthander has a 5.07 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian Giles drove in two runs to help the Padres slip past the Cubs 3-1, as +105 underdogs on Saturday. The four runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (7.5).
Chris Burke drove in the other run for the Padres. Josh Geer tossed 6 2-3 innings for the victory, giving up just five hits and one run.
Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in the only run for the Cubs, who were -115 favorites. Randy Wells gave up three runs off five hits over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 6 straight games.
San Diego has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 21-20 SU
San Diego: 21-22 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Pittsburgh, Monday, May 25
San Diego at Arizona, Monday, May 25

 

Mets-Red Sox Odds Preview

The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a interleague game between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Mets will give the ball to starter Tim Redding in this one. Righthander Redding is 0-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Tim Wakefield who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Wakefield is 5-2 with a 3.59 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Omir Santos belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning to power the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, as +180 underdogs. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Gary Sheffield drove in the other run for the Mets. Mike Pelfrey threw seven solid innings for the win, allowing six hits and two runs.
Kevin Youkilis drove in both runs in a losing effort for the Red Sox, who were -200 favorites. Jonathan Papelbon gave up two runs in suffering the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 23-19 SU
Boston: 25-18 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
NY Mets home to Washington, Monday, May 25
Boston at Minnesota, Monday, May 25

 

Rockies-Tigers Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Comerica Park in an interleague contest.
Jason Hammel will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Hammel is 0-3 this season with a 5.11 ERA.
Hammel’s opponent in this one will be Dontrelle Willis. The Tigers lefthander has a 3.27 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies knotted up their three-game interleague series with a 4-3 win over the Tigers on Saturday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Todd Helton homered and drove in two runs for the Rockies. Jason Marquis scattered six hits and three runs over 7 2-3 innings on the mound.
Gerald Laird went 3-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Tigers, who had been favored at -150. Armando Galarraga gave up six hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Colorado: 17-25 SU
Detroit: 24-17 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado home to LA Dodgers, Monday, May 25
Detroit at Kansas City, Monday, May 25

 

Phillies-Yankees Lines Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
Ace lefthander Cole Hamels will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Hamels is 2-2 this season with a 4.95 ERA.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace CC Sabathia. The lefthander has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Rodriguez blasted a two-run homer and the Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to come back and defeat the Phillies 5-4 on Saturday, as -165 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (11).
Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored twice for the Yankees. Jose Veras got the win in replace of starter Andy Pettitte.
John Mayberry cracked a three-run homer for the Phillies, who were +145 underdogs. Brad Lidge surrendered three runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 23-18 SU
New York: 25-18 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida, Monday, May 25
NY Yankees at Texas, Monday, May 25

 

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