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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Brewers-Dodgers Who Will Cover?
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The Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
Righthander David Bush will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Bush is 7-9 this season with a 4.39 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Derek Lowe who starts for the Dodgers. Righthander Lowe is 9-10 with a 4.11 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers got down early but went on to defeat the Brewers 5-3 in the opener as -155 favorites on Friday. The game’s eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Casey Blake belted a two-run homer, and finished 3-for-4 at the plate for the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley tossed the win, allowing three runs over seven innings in the mound.
Gabe Kapler went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run dinger for the Brewers, who were +145 underdogs. Manny Parra gave up four runs off 10 hits in 5 2-3 innings of work.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 1-9 After a loss are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee’s last 14 games on the road Milwaukee is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Dodgers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Next up:
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Phillies-Padres Pointspread Pointers
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The Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
The Phillies will trot Kyle Kendrick out to the mound in this one. Righthander Kendrick has a 10-6 record and a 4.74 ERA this season.
The Padres will counter Kendrick with Josh Banks. Righthander Banks has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Pat Burrell homered to drive in the only run on Friday, as the Phillies shut out the Padres 1-0. The Phillies won the game as a -130 favorite, while the team’s played well UNDER the night’s posted over/under (8).
Jamie Moyer tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and Brad Lidge got his 29th save in the game.
Greg Maddux gave up the lone run and was pegged with the loss for the Padres, who were +120 underdogs.
Team records:
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing San Diego are 8-2 After a win are 6-4 San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego’s last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego’s last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia San Diego is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games Next up:
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Rays-Rangers Pointspread Pointers
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 9-7 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
It’ll be Matt Harrison toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Lefthander Harrison is 4-2 with a 7.06 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Garza tossed a two-hit complete-game shutout on Friday, as the Rays defeated the Rangers 7-0. The Rays won that game as +105 underdogs, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Gabe Gross went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Rays. Garza whiffed nine batters in improving to 10-7.
Kevin Millwood gave up five runs off 10 hits over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Oddsmakers had the Rangers a -115 favorite.
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 61-62 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay’s last 16 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 9 games Next up:
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Rockies-Nationals Preview
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The Colorado Rockies and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
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The Nationals will counter Hernandez with John Lannan. Lefthander Lannan has a 3.40 ERA to go along with a 6-11 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the
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Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 at the plate with a twp-run homer to propel the
Ronnie Belliard went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Nationals, who were a +105 underdog in the game. Tim Redding gave up four runs off seven hits over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Washington: 44-79 SU Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Washington are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington Colorado is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado Washington is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing Colorado Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Cubs-Marlins Vegas Betting Odds
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The Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Dolphin Stadium.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Sean Marshall in this one. Lefthander Marshall is 1-2 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
It’ll be Anibal Sanchez toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Sanchez is 1-2 with a 4.07 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Daryle Ward hit a game-winning three-run homer in helping the Cubs come back to defeat the Marlins 6-5 in Friday’s opener, as -125 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark DeRosa hit a two-run dinger for the Cubs. Chad Gaudin tossed two scoreless innings in relief of Carlos Zambrano to get the win.
Jorge Cantu belted a three-run homer for the Marlins, who were +115 underdogs in that contest. Kevin Gregg surrendered three runs to suffer the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida: 63-60 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing Florida are 3-7 After a win are 7-3 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games on the road Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games Florida is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Florida is 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida’s last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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Cardinals-Reds Vegas Betting Odds
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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds will meet on the field at
Righthander Joel Pineiro will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Pineiro is 5-5 this season with a 4.82 ERA.
It’ll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 3-12 with a 5.34 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rick Ankiel belted a two-run homer and the Cardinals got past the Reds 5-3 in Friday’s opener as a -110 favorite. The combined eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jason LaRue also had two RBIs in helping the Cardinals. Brad Thompson allowed three runs off three hits over five innings for the victory.
Chris Dickerson went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Reds, who came into that game at EVEN odds. Bronson Arroyo scattered nine hits and five runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 54-69 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 11 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games when playing St. Louis Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games Next up:
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Giants-Braves Pointspread Pointers
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The San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Turner Field.
The Giants will trot Jonathan Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Sanchez has a 8-9 record and a 4.53 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Mike Hampton who starts for the Braves. Lefthander Hampton is 1-1 with a 8.10 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants pounded out 15 hits and came away with a 5-1 win over the Braves on Friday as a +140 underdog. The six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Randy Winn went 4-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Giants. Matt Cain allowed just one earned run over seven innings for his eighth win.
Chipper Jones drove in the lone run for the Braves, who were -150 favorites in that game. Jair Jurrjens gave up two runs off eight hits over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 55-67 SU San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco’s last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Francisco’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco’s last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta’s last 15 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco Atlanta is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against San Francisco Next up:
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Mets-Pirates Vegas Betting Odds
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The New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at
Pedro Martinez will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Martinez is 3-3 this season with a 5.37 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Zach Duke who starts for the Pirates. Lefthander Duke is 4-10 with a 5.10 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets scored twice in the first inning and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pirates in Friday’s opener, as -145 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
David Wright drove in one run and Argenis Reyes scored the other Mets run off a wild pitch. Mike Pelfrey tossed seven scoreless innings to pick up his 11th win.
Jack Wilson homered in a losing effort for the Pirates, who were +135 underdogs in that game. Jason Davis surrendered both runs and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 55-67 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Pittsburgh are 9-1 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets’s last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh’s last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh’s last 10 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against NY Mets Next up:
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Diamondbacks-Astros Who Will Cover?
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The Arizona Diamondbacks will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Houston Astros at
The Diamondbacks will trot Yusmeiro Petit out to the mound in this one. Righthander Petit has a 1-2 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
Petit’s opponent in this one will be Brandon Backe. The Astros righthander has a 5.14 ERA to go along with a 7-11 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks made the most of 14 hits as they routed the Astros 12-2 as -145 favorites on Friday. The combined 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Chris Snyder belted a two-run homer and finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Brandon Webb improved to 18-4 with the win, allowing two runs on four hits over eight innings of work.
Ty Wigginton had three hits, including a solo home run for the Astros, who were +135 underdogs. Wandy Rodriguez gave up four runs over 2 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston: 62-60 SU Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 7-3 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games when playing Houston Arizona is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 11 games Next up:
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