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The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles will meet on the field at Camden Yards on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Righthander Carl Pavano will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Pavano is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Orioles will counter Pavano with ace Jeremy Guthrie. Righthander Guthrie has a 3.15 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees scored six times in two innings as they cruised past the Orioles 9-4 as -190 favorites on Friday. The 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Bobby Abreu went 5-for-5 at the plate with one RBI for the Yankees. Jose Veras got the win in relief and Mariano Rivera earned his 29th save in the contest.
Ramon Hernandez had a solo home run and two RBIs for the Orioles, who were +175 underdogs in that game. Jamie Walker gave up two runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Baltimore: 61-66 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Baltimore are 2-8 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 3-7 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road Next up:
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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Braves-Cardinals Pointers
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The Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Busch Stadium.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jorge Campillo in this game. Campillo has a 7-6 record and a 3.71 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Kyle Lohse. The righthander has a 3.94 ERA to go along with a 13-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Cardinals pounded out 26 hits as they flew past the Braves 18-3 in Friday’s opener, as -200 favorites. The combined 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Yadier Molina had four hits and four RBIs in five trips to the plate for the Cardinals. Adam Wainwright pitched six innings for the win, allowing one run off five hits.
Greg Norton homered for the Braves, who came into that game as +185 underdogs. Charlie Morton gave up four runs off five hits in under two innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
St. Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 2-8 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a loss are 1-9 St. Louis most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Padres-Giants Who Will Cover?
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A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday when they battle the San Diego Padres at
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Banks in this game. Banks has a 2-6 record and a 5.28 ERA this season.
The Giants will counter Banks with Barry Zito. Lefthander Zito has a 5.43 ERA to go along with a 7-15 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tim Lincecum tossed a four-hit shutout through eight innings as the Giants defeated the Padres 5-0. The Giants won the game as -230 favorites, but the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7).
Travis Ishikawa belted a three-run homer to power the Giants. Lincecum improved to 14-3 with the win, while fanning eight batters.
Cha Seung Baek gave up five runs off seven hits over seven innings in the loss.
Oddsmakers had the Padres as +200 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego Next up:
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Dodgers-Phillies Pointspread Pointers
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
The Dodgers will trot Clayton Kershaw out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Kershaw has a 2-3 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.
The Phillies will counter Kershaw with ace Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 3.22 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chris Coste drove in four runs to lift the Phillies to an 8-1 win over the Dodgers as -120 favorites on Friday. The Phillies won the game as -120 favorites, while the nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Coste finished 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run homer. Kyle Kendrick allowed one run off three hits over 5 2-3 innings for the win.
James Loney went 3-for-4 at the plate for the Dodgers, who were +100 underdogs. Greg Maddux gave up seven runs off nine hits over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 69-59 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Philadelphia LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Dodgers are 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Next up:
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Rays-White Sox Vegas Betting Odds
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Scott Kazmir in this game. Kazmir has a 9-6 record and a 3.21 ERA this season.
Kazmir’s opponent in this one will be Javier Vazquez. The White Sox righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 10-10 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rays rallied with six runs in the final two innings to come back and defeat the White Sox 9-4 on Friday, as +160 underdogs. The 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ben Zobrist went 2-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rays. Edwin Jackson gave up two runs off seven hits over six innings in the win.
Nick Swisher belted a two-run homer for the White Sox, who were favored at -175 in that game. John Danks allowed three runs off seven hits over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 73-54 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox Tampa Bay is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Next up:
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Red Sox-Blue Jays Pointers
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays meet at Rogers Centre.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Jon Lester in this one. Lefthander Lester is 12-4 this season with a 3.17 ERA.
It’ll be Jesse Litsch toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Righthander Litsch is 8-7 with a 4.16 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs in leading the Red Sox to an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays on Friday, as -115 favorites. The 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Toronto: 66-62 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Boston is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up:
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Nationals-Cubs Pointers
| The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Nationals will trot Odalis Perez out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Perez has a 5-9 record and a 3.95 ERA this season.
It’ll be Ryan Dempster toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Dempster is 14-5 with a 2.92 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Willie Harris hit a grand slam in a six-run inning as the Nationals crushed the Cubs 13-5 on Friday, as +235 underdogs. The game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (12).
Aaron Boone hit a bases-loaded double to drive in three runs for the Nationals. John Lannan scattered five runs over 6 1-3 innings to earn the victory.
Mark DeRosa went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Cubs, who had been favored at -270. Neal Cotts gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 46-83 SU Chicago: 78-50 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs Washington is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Washington is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games Chi Cubs are 18-6 SU in their last 24 games Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Washington Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Washington Next up:
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Joe Biden His Time
Joe Biden, left-wing attack dog, has been chosen as Barack Obama’s running mate. The
But how does his selection affect the political betting odds? The movement has been minimal, though Big Red, one of the founders of offshore betting, notes that the low betting limits on who will be the next president of the
Obama is -200 to win POTUS, McCain +140. On the political betting odds page, note that Itrade has Obama with a 58.4 percent chance for the White House, compared to just 36.4.
The cone of silence is over, the vetting done on the Democratic side. Oddsmakers still have Mitt Romney as the Republican favorite.
Saturday Preseason Primer
Ravens-Rams
Troy Smith starts at quarterback for the Ravens. He may play as much as three quarters. “Head coach John Harbaugh knows that Kyle Boller is terrible. He will give Smith every chance to win the job,” says NFL betting guru Mike Godsey of GodsTips. Godsey seems to imply a lot of passing will be done by the normally ball control Ravens.
However Smith has been terrible so far completing just 8-of-17 for no touchdowns and one pick. Rams star running back Steven Jackson is still a holdout. Though reports say that may end soon, it is extremely unlikely he would play Saturday.
Wide receiver Torry Holt is questionable because of a tight back. The Rams best OL Orlando Pace is slowed by a sore shoulder and will be limited.
Already in with the Exhibition Football Game of the Year on
Saints-Bengals
New Orleans TE Jeremy Shockey is practicing and may get his first action of the preseason. The Bengals are without their top four receivers Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Andre Caldwell head the list.
Steelers-Vikings
Tavaris Jackson is questionable for
Jaguars-Buccaneers
Bucs starting quarterback Jeff Garcia will make his preseason debut.
Giants-Jets
Brett Favre will start for the Jets but head coach Eric Mangini has not specified how much he will play. WR Laveranues Coles is questionable for the Jets.
Browns-Lions
Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson is out, so Brady Quinn gets the start for the Browns.
Chiefs-Dolphins
Cardinals-Raiders
Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is making it no secret that he will throw a lot tonight. The Raiders ground game is pretty proven, but the baby-faced coach wants to see what strong armed QB JaMarcus Russell has has.
Sunday
Bills-Colts
The Bills will be without RB Willis McGahee. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is out. Stevie Vincent Senior Analyst of OffshoreInsiders.com says that Manning may now miss the start of the season, hence “We expect Jim Sorgi to air it out as there is a very good chance that he will get playing time this regular season.”
Monday
Seahawks-Chargers
Backup Seneca Wallace has been limited, so third stringer Charlie Frye has been taking many of the snaps. Though Chargers TE Antonio Gates returned to practice, he is not expected to play.
Friday Quarterback Rotations and Notes
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Here are quarterback rotations, news and notes and key gambling advice for the weekend’s preseason NFL betting.
Friday
Eagles-Patriots
Already a weakness, the Eagles are hurting out wide receiver. Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are both out for this game. Curtis was the leading receiver last year. Also for Philly DE Victor Abiamiri, DE Chris Clemons, WR Jamal Jones and DT Montae Reagor are out.
Titans-Falcons
Both teams are expected to play their starters well into the third quarter. Rookie Matt Ryan gets the start for the ‘Cons.
Packers-Broncos
Texans-Cowboys
The Texans are 2-0 and the Cowboys 0-2 in preseason. Each team will play their starters for three quarters. Adam Jones starts at CB for
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