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The Orlando Magic and the
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Six players reached double-figure scoring as the Magic defeated the 76ers 96-87 in Game 2, and evened their best-of-seven first-round playoff series on Wednesday. The Magic failed to cover the 10-point spread, and the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 193.5.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 41-41 SU, 36-44-2 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando Next up:
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Cavaliers-Pistons Odds Preview
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James went for 29 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists to lead the Cavaliers past the Pistons 94-82 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first round series on Tuesday night.
Mo Williams added 21 points and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who got 20 points from
Team records:
Detroit: 39-43 SU, 34-48 ATS Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 10 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit’s last 10 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland Detroit is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home Next up:
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Baseball Betting – Thursday MLB Picks
Like horses powering through the Kentucky Derby odds, MLB betting rages onwards with few teams backing down early in the season. The NL Central is suddenly looking like one of the top divisions in baseball betting, and some of its combatants are showcased at the sportsbook today.
Reds vs Cubs odds: Aaron Harang (1-2, 2.70) vs Carlos Zambrano (1-0, 5.21), today at
MLB lines: Reds +145, Cubs -165
The Reds vs Cubs line presents a nice sportsbook value opportunity today. On paper, the matchup seems to favor the Cubs, as Harang has been lit up at Wrigley Field many a time while Carlos Zambrano typically dominates the Reds. Looking closer, though, online betting fans should realize that this isn’t a typical matchup between these hulking aces. After a nightmarish 2008, Harang looks reborn in 2009 thanks to losing a bunch of weight in the offseason. He’s walked just four batters in 20 innings and has a complete-game shutout on his resume already. Zambrano, meanwhile, has walked nine guys in 19 innings and, while that’s not a surprise given his poor control, his usually unhittable stuff is getting knocked around. Big Z hasn’t found his groove yet, so baseball betting players should take advantage and make the Reds their sportsbook pick today.
Online betting pick: Reds +145
Dodgers vs Astros odds:
MLB lines: Dodgers -131, Astros +111
Chad Billingsley is a true MLB betting ace and has pitched very well at Minute Maid in his career, but his control has been a bit spotty to start the year. He’s not in midseason form yet, whereas Rodriguez seems to be, so the Astros, who have won the first two games of this series, are a solid upset sportsbook pick.
Online betting pick: Astros +111
Tigers-Angels Odds Preview
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The Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at
It’ll be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Tigers scored five runs in a seventh-inning rally to defeat the
Kendry Morales blasted a three-run homer and drove in five runs for the
Team records:
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games when playing LA Angels Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Detroit is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels’s last 9 games when playing Detroit LA Angels are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Detroit Next up:
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Dodgers-Astros Odds Preview
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
The Dodgers will trot ace Chad Billingsley out to the mound in this one.
The Astros will counter Billingsley with Wandy Rodriguez.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros scored twice in the eighth inning and came away with a 6-5 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, as -120 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Hunter Pence went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a two-run homer for the Astros.
Current streak:
Team records:
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 7-3 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games on the road LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston’s last 18 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 10 games Houston is 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Houston is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers Next up:
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Rangers-Blue Jays Odds Preview
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The Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Millwood’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays scored in the 11th inning to defeat the Rangers 8-7 and evened the three-game series on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Rod Barajas cracked two home runs and finished with four RBIs for the Blue Jays.
Team records:
Toronto: 11-5 SU Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 2-8 After playing Toronto are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas’s last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games on the road Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing at home against Texas Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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White Sox-Orioles Lines Preview
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The Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Bartolo Colon will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Colon is 1-0 this season with a 3.86 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Baltimore are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi White Sox’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Baltimore Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore’s last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 14 of Baltimore’s last 20 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Next up:
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Rays-Mariners Odds Preview
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Safeco Field.
The
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the
The
Team records:
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Next up:
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Reds-Cubs Lines Preview
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs meet at Wrigley Field.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander
Starting this game for the Cubs will be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 162-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ted Lilly allowed just five hits and one run in suffering the loss for the Cubs, who were favored at -175 in that game.
Team records:
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Chi Cubs are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Next up:
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Mets-Cardinals Lines Preview
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The St. Louis Cardinals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the New York Mets at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals defeated the Mets for a second straight game with a 5-2 win on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
St. New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 St. Louis most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 8 games when playing St. Louis NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against St. Louis St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets St. Louis is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games Next up:
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