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The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 13-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston’s last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing LA Lakers Houston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 18 games on the road LA Lakers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Houston LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games |
Official Betting Previews: Lakers-Rockets, Magic-Celtics
Put aside the winnings from the Preakness results as filly Rachel Alexander and Jess Jackson sets sight on the Belmont Stakes after the Preakness payouts.
The Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics and the
The NBA odds at BetED has
The Magic allows just 93.9 points per game to teams normally getting 99.5.
Now some betting trends, all records against the spread: the Magic are 44-19 as an underdog of 4.5 or less.
Meanwhile the betting line for Houston-LA is the Lakers -12.5 at BetUs Sportsbook with the total of 194 at Bodog Life.
Against the spread trends:
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2009 Preakness Odds: Horse Handicappers Say Morning Line Longshot Wins
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The second jewel of the Triple Crown takes place at Pimlico, NASCAR has its All-Star race, and the Giants take on the Mets. Preakness handicapper Joe Duffy of GodsTips as the win, place and show and the 2009 Preakness Odds and many prop bets are at Sports Betting Sportsbook, BetUs Sportsbook, Bodog Life, and BetED.
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
The Mets will send ace Johan Santana to the mound on Saturday afternoon for their road matchup with the Giants. Lefthander Santana (4-2, 0.78 ERA) took the loss against the Braves last time out despite giving up just two unearned runs in 6 1-3 innings of work. Countering for the Giants will be lefthander Randy Johnson. The Big Unit (3-3, 5.89 ERA) got a win vs. the Nationals in his last start.
Elsewhere on the National League schedule for Saturday it’ll be
Over in the American League on Saturday the Yankees will try to get another win out of Joba Chamberlain (2-1, 3.89 ERA) when they play host to the Twins and Nick Blackburn (2-2, 4.32 ERA). Righthander Chamberlain beat the Orioles in his last outing, giving up just three earned runs over six innings of work. Righthander Blackburn threw seven scoreless innings against the Mariners in his last outing.
Rounding out the Junior Circuit slate for Saturday: the White Sox at
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Filly Rachel Alexandra (Post #13) was pegged as the 8/5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s running of the 134th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Rachel Alexandra competed in the Kentucky Oaks instead of the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, winning that race by 20 ¼ lengths. Pioneerof The Nile (Post #9) sits second at 5/1 odds for the Preakness, while Kentucky Derby champ Mine That Bird (Post #2) and Friesan Fire (Post #5) are both listed in third at 6/1 odds.
Finally, the Sprint Cup Series stages its All-Star event at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Saturday, with Jimmie Johnson listed as the 6/1 Vegas favorite to win the non-points race. Kyle Busch is next at 7/1 odds, followed by both Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart at 8/1, and Kurt Busch and Denny Hamlin at 10/1. Kasey Kahne, the 2008 All-Star winner, is back at 30/1 to get the trophy again on Saturday. Martin Truex Jr. is pegged as the 6/1 favorite for the Sprint Showdown.
Angels-Rangers Odds Preview
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The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark.
Ace
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the
The Rangers scored five runs in the ninth inning and went on to defeat the
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 21-14 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games LA Angels are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Angels Texas is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up:
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Indians-Rays Odds Preview
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The Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tropicana Field.
Starting this game for the
Oddsmakers currently have the
The
Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run homer for the Indians, who were +135 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Tampa Bay is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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Mets-Giants Lines Preview
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The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at
The Mets will give the ball to ace starter
The Giants will counter Santana with
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets defeated the Giants for a second straight game with an 8-6 win Friday, as +155 underdogs. The Mets won the game as +155 underdogs, while the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 10-2 SU in its last 12 games San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Next up:
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White Sox-Blue Jays Lines Preview
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The Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
Righthander Bartolo Colon will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game.
The Blue Jays will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jermaine Dye cracked a two-run homer for the White Sox, who were +105 underdogs.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 24-14 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 2-8 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games Chi White Sox are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing Toronto Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Toronto is 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Astros-Cubs Lines Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday when they battle the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander
Starting this game for the Cubs will be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Wandy
The Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Padres with an 11-3 rout on Thursday, as -160 home favorites. The game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 9-1 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston’s last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston’s last 25 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs’s last 22 games when playing at home against Houston Next up:
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2009 Preakness Odds Say Rachel Alexandra, American Idol Betting Line on Adam Lambert To Win
The 2009 Preakness Odds and Triple Crown betting take center stage this weekend. Rachel Alexandra, Pioneerof The Nile, Friesen Fire, Mine That Bird, and Musket Man are the favorites.
Meanwhile American Idol Vegas odds have Adam Lambert as the presumed winner.
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Giants play host to the Mets, the Cardinals get a visit from the Brewers, and the Royals send their ace to the hill.
Sports headlines…
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Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Tim Lincecum (3-1, 3.25 ERA) will be looking for his sixth straight quality start on Friday when his Giants play host to the Mets. Righthander Lincecum had to settle for a no-decision against the Dodgers last time out, allowing just three earned runs on six hits over six innings of work; he had previously won three straight starts. The Mets will go with veteran Livan Hernandez (3-1, 5.08 ERA) on Friday night. Righthander Hernandez has won each of his past two outings for
Elsewhere on the NL schedule for Friday it’ll be Houston at the Cubs, Colorado at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Washington, the Dodgers at Florida, Arizona at Atlanta, Cincinnati at San Diego, and Milwaukee at St. Louis. The Brewers will use Yovani Gallardo (4-1, 3.09 ERA) against their division rival on Friday; the righthander hasn’t lost since April 13. The Cards will counter with righthander Kyle Lohse (3-2, 4.25 ERA), who has given up 13 runs in his last 10 1-3 innings.
Over in the Junior Circuit on Friday the Royals will send red-hot ace Zack Greinke (6-1, 0.51 ERA) to the mound in their home game against the Orioles. Greinke tasted defeat for the first time this season last time out, but he only surrendered one earned run on four hits (and no walks) over eight innings versus the Angels. The Orioles are slated to start righthander Adam Eaton (2-3, 7.18 ERA) in Friday night’s contest. Eaton beat the Yankees in his start last Saturday.
The full slate of
Hockey Betting – Conference Finals Get Underway On The Ice
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Blackhawks vs Red Wings odds – Sunday, May 17,
The Red Wings are favored at -190 to win the first game at Joe Louis Arena, and they took four of six from the young Blackhawks during the regular season.
Hurricanes vs Penguins odds – Monday, May 18,
The Penguins are -205 favorites at home on Monday, coming off an exciting seven-game series with