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The Orioles will give the ball to starter Dennis Sarfate in this one. Righthander Sarfate is 0-1 this season with a 11.45 ERA.
Sarfate’s opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Tigers ace righthander has a 4.77 ERA to go along with a 8-13 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles scored six runs in the ninth inning to cruise past the Tigers 11-2 in Friday’s opener, as +150 underdogs. The 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (11).
Melvin Mora led the way with three hits and four RBIs, while scoring twice. Lance Cormier threw 2 1-3 innings of relief to earn the win.
Placido Polanco hit a two-run homer for the Tigers, who were favored at -165 in the game. Nate Robertson gave up five runs over 5 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 59-63 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing Detroit Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Blue Jays-Red Sox Who Will Cover?
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The Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game. Halladay has a 13-9 record and a 2.75 ERA this season.
The Red Sox will counter Halladay with Paul Byrd. Righthander Byrd has a 4.53 ERA to go along with a 7-10 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Blue Jays failed to complete a four-game sweep after dropping the finale 5-1 to the Tigers last time out, as +180 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9).
The Red Sox made it look easy with a 10-0 win and a sweep of the three-game series over the Rangers on Thursday, as -280 favorites. The 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
David Ortiz belted a three-run homer in a nine-run second inning for the Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed seven scoreless innings to pick up his 14th win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 71-51 SU A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston Toronto is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Boston is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto Next up:
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White Sox-Athletics Pointspread Pointers
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The fans at McAfee Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Saturday.
John Danks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Danks is 9-5 this season with a 3.18 ERA.
It’ll be Greg Smith toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Smith is 5-11 with a 3.92 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kurt Suzuki belted a pinch hit walk-off home run to give the A’s a 6-4 win over the White Sox on Friday, as +110 underdogs. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jack Cust went 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and three RBIs for the A’s.
A.J. Pierzynski had two hits, including a solo home run for the White Sox, who were favored at -125 in that game. Horacio Ramirez gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 56-65 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 11 games when playing Oakland Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Oakland is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland’s last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games at home Next up:
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Mariners-Twins Vegas Betting Odds
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday when they battle the Seattle Mariners at The Metrodome.
Lefthander Ryan Rowland-Smith will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Rowland-Smith is 0-0 this season with a 5.02 ERA.
The Twins will counter Rowland-Smith with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 3.78 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer and drove in another run in the same inning in leading the Twins in a 9-3 thumping of the Mariners on Friday. The Twins won the game as -250 favorites, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nick Punto drove in two runs for the Twins, while Francisco Liriano tossed a two-hitter through seven innings for the victory on the mound.
Miguel Cairo had two hits in three trips to the plate for the Mariners, who were +220 underdogs. Carlos Silva gave up nine runs over 3 1-3 innings on the hill.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 68-53 SU Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8 Before playing Minnesota are 9-1 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle Next up:
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Angels-Indians Who Will Cover?
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Progressive Field.
Ace John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Lackey is 9-2 this season with a 3.15 ERA.
It’ll be ace Fausto Carmona toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Carmona is 5-4 with a 4.91 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians scored twice in the sixth inning to earn a 3-2 win over the Angels on Friday, as -135 favorites. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jhonny Peralta went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Indians. Cliff Lee improved to 17-2 with the win, allowing two runs in the complete-game outing.
Juan Rivera finished 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run for the Angels, who were +125 underdogs. Jose Arredondo gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cleveland: 55-66 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Angels’s last 16 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels’s last 11 games LA Angels are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland’s last 16 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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Royals-Yankees Pointers
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The Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 9-8 this season with a 4.09 ERA.
It’ll be Sidney Ponson toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Ponson is 7-3 with a 4.27 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals scored in the top of the ninth inning to pull out a 4-3 win over the Yankees as +185 underdogs on Friday. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Teahen drove in two runs to lead the Royals. Leo Nunez posted the win in relief, and Joakim Soria notched his 33rd save.
Derek Jeter went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Yankees, who were favored at -210 in that game. Mariano Rivera gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a win are 5-5 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City’s last 22 games Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road NY Yankees are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games at home Next up:
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NFL Preseason Odds Information
Here is your famed “Tailgate Party” for Saturday preseason
NFL, including quarterback rotations.
Redskins-Jets
Remember, this is the Redskins third preseason game, but
just the second for the Jets. Jason Campbell starts at QB for the Skins, but
Todd Collins comes in and may play most of the first half. Derek Devine
leapfrogs Colt Brennan and starts the third, with Brennan mopping up. A fellow
by the name of Brett Favre starts at QB for the J-E-T-S, though he reports a
tired arm. He will take 8-12 snaps.
Either way, his presence means a sellout is likely. With
more than 7,000 people in attendance for practice Thursday, Favre is expected
to bring life into the crowd despite his cameo appearance reports the top
football handicapper ever Mike Godsey.
Colts-Falcons
will be minus Peyton Manning, Bob Sanders, and Dwight Freeney,
three of their best players. They will be minus six starters in all.
expected to put a lot of emphasis on winning in preseason, but they are off a
loss. MasterLockLine.com impresario expects a
very motivated Bird team in front of the home crowd.
Journeyman Joey Harrington starts at quarterback for
with touted rookie Matt Ryan expected to get a lot of playing time,
Chargers-Rams
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expected to play their starters less than they did last week against the Dallas
Cowboys. Shawne Merriman is not expected to play for
the Bolts. Steven Jackson is out for the Rams, still a contract holdout. The
Rams were humiliated by the Tennessee Titans last week 34-13.
Cowboys-Broncos
This game has bettors abuzz as it’s
Stevie Vincent’s NFL Preseason Game of the Year. Vincent is the groundbreaking
founder of forensic sports
handicapping.
Texans-Saints
expected to turn the Deuce loose as running back Deuce McAllister is probable.
Reggie Bush is doubtful and Jeremy Shockey is out for the Saints.
Packers-49ers
have their starters, including quarterback Aaron Rogers, go 30-35 plays. J.T. O’Sullivan gets the start in his three-way battle with
Alex Smith and Shaun Hill for starting QB.
Bears-Seahawks
Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck is very doubtful. Charlie Frye
is getting the start.
Dolphins-Jaguars
is down several key receivers. Jerry Porter and Reggie Williams are out and Troy
Williamson is doubtful.
Vikings-Ravens
gives former Heisman winner Troy Smith the start at QB.
has several injuries on the offensive line including TE Todd Heap. They are
also without RB Willis McGahee.