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The division rival Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Dan Haren in this game. Haren has a 14-7 record and a 3.24 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Derek Lowe. The righthander has a 3.69 ERA to go along with a 11-11 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks scored twice in the ninth inning Wednesday to come back and defeat the Cardinals 4-3, as +105 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Conor Jackson went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks. Chad Qualls pitched a scoreless ninth for the victory.
The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Padres on Wednesday, as -230 favorites. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Casey Blake homered and finished with two hits and two RBIs for the Dodgers. Hiroki Kuroda tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing four runs off 10 hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing Arizona LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Yankees-Mariners Pointers
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The New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Yankees will trot Andy Pettitte out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Pettitte has a 13-11 record and a 4.52 ERA this season.
The Mariners will counter Pettitte with Jarrod Washburn. Lefthander Washburn has a 4.75 ERA to go along with a 5-14 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees were defeated 7-5 by the Rays last time out, as +155 underdogs. The combined 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Derek Jeter belted a three-homer in a losing effort for the Yankees. Darrell Rasner was rocked for five runs over 1 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
The Mariners were shut out 1-0 by the Rangers last time out, as -125 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Raul Ibanez had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Mariners. Felix Hernandez gave up the winning run over 7 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Seattle: 54-85 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Seattle is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Next up:
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Tigers-Twins Preview
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The Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at The Metrodome.
Righthander Armando Galarraga will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Galarraga is 12-4 this season with a 3.05 ERA.
It’ll be ace Francisco Liriano toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Lefthander Liriano is 4-3 with a 3.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers were clipped 7-1 by the Angels in Thursday’s rubber match as +145 underdogs. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Curtis Granderson homered in a losing effort for the Tigers. Kenny Rogers was tagged for six runs in just two innings in the loss.
The Twins were swept away in their three-game series with the Blue Jays as they lost 9-0 in Thursday’s finale. The game was listed as a pick’em, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Denard Span went 2-for-4 at the plate in the loss for
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 77-63 SU Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home Next up:
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Indians-Royals Who Will Cover?
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The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Indians will trot Anthony Reyes out to the mound in this one. Righthander Reyes has a 2-1 record and a 2.01 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brandon Duckworth who starts for the Royals. Righthander Duckworth is 2-0 with a 4.91 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 152-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians failed to complete a sweep of the White Sox, as they were doubled 4-2 in the finale on Wednesday. The Indians were +120 underdogs in that game, while the six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double for the Indians. Jeremy Sowers gave up all four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
The Royals completed a sweep of their doubleheader and three-game series on Thursday, as they defeated the A’s 9-6. The Royals won the game as -115 favorites, while the 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Jose Guillen went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs to lead the Royals. Kyle Davies allowed just one run and three hits over five innings in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 60-79 SU Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Cleveland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Cleveland Kansas City is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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Padres-Brewers Pointers
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The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
The Padres will give the ball to starter Josh Geer in this one. Righthander Geer is 1-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
It’ll be CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Lefthander Sabathia is 15-8 with a 2.82 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 380-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Hundley drove in two runs in helping the Padres knock off the Brewers 5-2 in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Padres won that game as +210 underdogs, while the seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Luis Rodriguez also drove in two runs for the Padres, while Will Venable had one RBI. Shawn Estes allowed one run off seven hits over six innings of work in getting the win.
J.J. Hardy went deep in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were favored at -240. Jeff Suppan gave up five runs off seven hits over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 80-60 SU San Diego most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee San Diego is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Red Sox-Rangers Pointspread Pointers
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The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark.
The Red Sox will give the ball to ace starter Josh Beckett in this one. Righthander Beckett is 11-9 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
It’ll be ace Kevin Millwood toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Millwood is 9-7 with a 4.84 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Cora scored on a throwing error in the ninth inning to lift the Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the Orioles as -350 favorites on Wednesday. The game’s nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-4 with a solo home run for the Red Sox, and Mark Kotsay drove in a pair of runs. Justin Masterson tossed two scoreless innings of relief for the win.
Matt Bradley’s sacrifice fly gave the Rangers a 1-0 win over the Mariners in the rubber match on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Josh Hamilton went 3-for-4 at the plate for the Rangers. Dustin Nippert tossed seven scoreless innings for the win, and Frank Francisco closed out the ninth with his fourth save.
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 69-72 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games on the road Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Boston Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Next up:
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Nationals-Braves Preview
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The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Friday.
The Nationals will trot Jason Bergmann out to the mound in this one. Righthander Bergmann has a 2-10 record and a 4.62 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 3.59 ERA to go along with a 11-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves scored early and held on for a 2-0 win over the Nationals on Thursday, as -130 favorites. The two runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kelly Johnson went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Braves. James Parr threw six scoreless innings for the win.
Ronnie Belliard went 3-for-3 at the plate for the Nationals, who were +125 underdogs. Shairon Martis gave up two runs off four hits in five innings to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 61-80 SU Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a loss are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road Atlanta is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington Atlanta is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home Atlanta is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Next up:
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Phillies-Mets Who Will Cover?
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets meet at Shea Stadium.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 8-10 record and a 4.40 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Myers with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 3.66 ERA to go along with a 13-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies lost 9-7 to the Nationals last time out, as -155 favorites. The combined 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Howard belted two home runs and went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Phillies. Chad Durbin allowed four runs off five hits to suffer the loss in relief.
Ryan Church belted a grand slam home run to give the Mets a 9-2 win and a sweep of the three-game series over the Brewers on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Nick Evans hit a pinch-hit two-run single for the Mets. Oliver Perez tossed 6 2-3 innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets’s last 10 games at home NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up:
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Cubs-Reds Pointers
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The division rival Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ted Lilly in this one. Lefthander Lilly is 13-8 this season with a 4.23 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 13-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Randy Wolf tossed a complete-game shutout on Wednesday, leading the Astros to a 4-0 win over the Cubs. The Astros won the game as +205 underdogs, while the four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Ty Wigginton belted a two-run homer to lead the Astros at the plate. Wolf whiffed eight batters in earning the win.
The Reds scored three times in the eighth inning to earn an 8-6 win over the Pirates as -120 favorites on Thursday. The combined 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Joey Votto homered and finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead the Reds. Nick Masset tossed the win in relief, and Francisco Cordero notched his 27th save.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 62-78 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi Cubs’s last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Rays-Blue Jays Vegas Betting Odds
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Andy Sonnanstine will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Sonnanstine is 13-6 this season with a 4.61 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Sonnanstine with ace Roy Halladay. Righthander Halladay has a 2.72 ERA to go along with a 17-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays gave up five runs in the ninth inning, but managed to pull out a 7-5 win over the Yankees on Thursday, as -170 favorites. The combined 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Willy Aybar homered and went 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Rays. Scott Kazmir tossed a one-hitter through six innings for the win.
Jesse Litsch tossed a four-hit complete-game shutout on Thursday, as The Blue Jays swept away the Twins with a 9-0 win. The Blue Jays won the game as a -105 pick’em, and the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Travis Snider went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Blue Jays. Litsch improved to 10-8 with the victory.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 73-66 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing Toronto Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Next up:
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