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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter
Pineiro’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals scored four runs in the fifth inning in Thursday’s 5-2 victory over the Pirates, as -185 favorites. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
The Reds earned a split of a two-game set at
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 15-13 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati St. Louis is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis Next up:
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Yankees-Orioles Lines Preview
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The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Camden Yards.
Ace lefthander
Sabathia’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees lost 8-6 to the
Aubrey Huff belted a two-run homer to help the Orioles defeat the Twins 5-4 on Thursday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore NY Yankees are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Baltimore NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 12 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 12 games when playing NY Yankees Baltimore is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games Baltimore is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up:
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Cubs-Brewers Lines Preview
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The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Starting this game for the Brewers will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs sealed a victory on Thursday with an 8-5 victory over Astros. The Cubs 13 runs made it OVER the posted total of 10.
The Brewers were defeated 6-5 by the Reds last time out, as -130 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Prince Fielder went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs for the Brewers. Braden Looper gave up five runs off eight hits in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 16-13 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi Cubs’s last 18 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs’s last 13 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games at home Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 13 of Milwaukee’s last 18 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Next up:
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Tigers-Indians Odds Preview
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The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will meet on the field at Progressive Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals.
The Tigers will trot ace
Verlander’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers were shut down 9-0 by the White Sox last time out, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s six runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
The Indians were defeated 13-3 by the Red Sox last time out, as +140 underdogs. That game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Team records:
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 3-7 After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing Cleveland Detroit is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games when playing Detroit Next up:
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Braves-Phillies Odds Preview
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The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies were swept in their two-game set with the Mets, after dropping Thursday’s finale 7-5, as +100 underdogs. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 14-12 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games Next up:
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Lakers-Rockets Odds Preview
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 40 points in leading the Lakers over the Rockets 111-98 in Game 2 on Wednesday night and tying up the series 1-1.
The Lakers managed to cover the 10-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Team records:
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Houston are 9-1 After a win are 7-3 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Houston LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games LA Lakers are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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Celtics-Magic Lines Preview
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The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Amway Arena in the third game of their second-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 4-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
That game’s combined score made it OVER the posted total of 190.
Team records:
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 8-2 After playing Orlando are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Orlando most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Orlando Boston is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games at home Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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NHL Odds – Thursday hockey betting picks
As each hockey betting series progresses, storylines—bad blood, controversial calls and unsung heroes—get deeper and deeper. Let’s breakdown what’s happening in the Wild West for tonight’s NHL odds.
Canucks vs Blackhawks odds – Tonight at
NHL odds: Canucks +135, Blackhawks -155
The Canucks can afford a loss in this hockey betting series after stealing Game 3 on the road, but the Blackhawks really have to win tonight to make this a series. If they don’t, they’ll face the daunting task of winning not just three straight, but two in
Hockey betting pick: Blackhawks -155
Red Wings vs Ducks odds – Tonight at
NHL odds: Red Wings -150, Ducks +130
What’s done is done. The referees botched a call bigtime in Game 3, blowing the whistle on a lose puck before Marian Hossa banged it in for a goal, but that happens in sports and the Ducks got the win. However, even if the Wings can’t fight the call, that doesn’t mean they can’t have their revenge. There’s just no way the defending Stanley Cup odds champions will go quietly. They’ll be swift-skating and angry tonight, so don’t be surprised if Jonas Hiller gets overwhelmed in goal for the first time in these playoffs. Bet on the Wings odds to even things up.
Hockey betting pick: Red Wings -150
Sports Betting Systems
Traditionally, bookmakers controlled betting systems locally. The bookmakers would set out the betting odds and the prices for players to wager on. However, the birth of the Internet has enabled changes to betting systems that blows the bookmakers right out of the water.
A betting exchange is a betting system that is an innovation of the Internet. The player now has control over the odds, which are chosen by them instead of by a bookmaker. Conditions are more favourable to players as they compete amongst themselves rather than against the bookie.
Betting exchanges are used in some betting sites that offer players a chance to wager on horse races. Players’ place bet prices not only on winning horses, but also on losing horses. For example, one person might wager that a particular horse will win a race, but another person might think that the same horse will lose. If the player who thinks the horse will lose likes the betting odds that the former set out, and then wagers in favour of the horse losing, a bet is matched.
Players Are In Control
As previously stated, betting exchanges offer a revolutionary change to betting systems where the players are in control of the odds and wager prices. This new betting system has turned previous systems upside-down.
Players Bet Against Each Other
Betting exchanges function on an offer and counter-offer system of betting where players will offer their own odds and bet prices, and then other players will come to count-offer these odds. Once both sides reach an agreement regarding the odds and the prices, then the bet is matched. One of the highlights of betting exchanges is that no matter what the outcome of the race is, the player always wins.
Players Always Win
It may seem hard to believe, but the player always wins when betting with this system. However, closer observation of the foundation of betting exchanges makes it obvious why the player always wins. Betting exchanges offers players a chance to control the odds, and shrewd players will be able to predict the kinds of odds that will be in their favour.
As can be imagined, betting exchanges can be very attractive to all kinds of players, from players who are just looking to wager a couple of dollars, to players who want to wager thousands of dollars.
Another interesting aspect of betting exchanges is that players can place their bets in the middle of any race. This feature makes betting systems a battleground of intense, high-energy action where players need excellent analysis skills that must be employed in real time if they want to come out on top of their competition. Betting tips for players interested in fine-tuning their skills, or who are just starting out starting out on betting exchanges, are available on the Internet.
Game 4 Ducks-Red Wings Betting Preview
Robbed of a chance to win Game 3, Sportsbook.com oddsmakers expect the Detroit Red Wings to head home with their Western Conference Semifinal tied 2-2.
Sportsbook.com bettors are not only backing the Red Wings to the tune of 53% on the Money Line, they’re also putting 75% of the Puck Line bets on the defending champs, according to early Betting Trends numbers.
“The Red Wings are a resilient team and it’s hard to believe
Trailing 2-1 with the clock winding down on Tuesday night,
While the puck went in the net before the whistle actually blew, the goal was disallowed as the referee intended to blow the whistle before the puck crossed the goal line.
Now,
Hiller, with an amazing .955 save percentage, has been outstanding through the first two rounds of the playoffs and stopped 45 of 46
“It was obvious that Hiller was in the heads of the
The other interesting aspect for Game 4 is how heated the game is following the fireworks that ensued when the buzzer went to end Game 3. All players on the ice mixed it up and the bad blood between these teams is evident.
Who will win Game 4? Bet on all the NHL Playoff action right now at Sportsbook.com.