The Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Danny Granger tossed in a game-high 29 points to lead the Pacers to a 130-101 whipping of the Raptors on Wednesday. The Pacers easily covered the 7.5-point spread, and the 231 points made it OVER the posted total of 219. Jarrett Jack had 23 points, five rebounds and six assists, while T.J. Ford added 14 points and dished out 11 assists in that win. Joe Johnson poured in 30 points and grabbed eight boards to help lift the Hawks past the Bucks 113-105 on Wednesday, as a pick'em. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 197. Mike Bibby added 22 points and dished out eight assists, and Josh Smith dropped 21 points in the win. Current streak: Indiana has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Team records: Indiana: 34-44 SU, 40-35-3 ATS Atlanta: 45-34 SU, 43-35-1 ATS Indiana most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Miami are 2-8 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Indiana is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home Next up: Indiana home to Detroit, Saturday, April 11 Atlanta home to Miami, Tuesday, April 14
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Wachovia Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. LeBron James dropped 21 points with six rebounds and seven assists to lead the Cavaliers over the Wizards 98-86 on Wednesday. The Cavaliers failed to cover the 16-point spread, and the combined score went UNDER the night's posted total of 198. Mo Williams added 14 points, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas grabbed 13 rebounds in that win. The 76ers were defeated 113-99 by the Bulls last time out, as 6-point road underdogs. That game's 212 points made it OVER the posted total of 205. Andre Iguodala had 19 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in the loss. Current streak: Cleveland has won 2 straight games. Philadelphia has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Cleveland: 63-15 SU, 45-33 ATS Philadelphia: 40-38 SU, 36-40-2 ATS Cleveland most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 9-1
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Chicago are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 14 games when playing Cleveland Next up: Cleveland home to Boston, Sunday, April 12 Philadelphia at Toronto, Sunday, April 12
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics meet at Oakland Coliseum. Ryan Rowland-Smith will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Lefthander Rowland-Smith is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be Josh Outman toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Outman is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jarrod Washburn scattered five hits over eight shutout innings on Thursday, as the Mariners defeated the Twins 2-0. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9). Adrian Beltre went 2-for-2 at the plate with one RBI for the Mariners. Brandon Morrow pitched the ninth to earn his first save of the season. The A's scored all their runs over the final two innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Angels. The A's won the game as +105 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Ryan Sweeney and Mark Ellis had threes and two RBIs each to lead the way for Oakland. Andrew Bailey earned the win in relief, and Brad Ziegler tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the save. Current streak: Oakland has won 2 straight games. Team records: Seattle: 2-2 SU Oakland: 2-1 SU Seattle most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Oakland are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
Oakland most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Seattle is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland Seattle is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road Oakland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Oakland home to Seattle, Saturday, April 11
The Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Angel Stadium. Tim Wakefield will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Wakefield is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Angels will be Jered Weaver. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Red Sox were defeated 4-3 by the Rays last time out, as +130 underdogs. The game's seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Kevin Youkilis had three hits and scored twice for the Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up four runs off nine hits over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. The A's scored all their runs over the final two innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Angels. The A's won the game as +105 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Juan Rivera went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored for the Angels, who were -115 favorites. Brian Fuentes gave up three runs in one inning to suffer the loss. Current streak: Boston has lost 2 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 1-2 SU Los Angeles: 1-2 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games on the road Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Angels's last 15 games when playing at home against Boston LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home Next up: LA Angels home to Boston, Saturday, April 11
The San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at PETCO Park. Barry Zito will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Zito is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Shawn Hill who starts for the Padres. Righthander Hill is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Bengie Molina drove in four runs on Thursday, as the Giants defeated the Brewers 7-1. The Giants won the game as -115 favorites, while the eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5). Fred Lewis had three hits in three trips to the plate, and scored twice for the Giants. Matt Cain allowed just one run off four hits over seven innings of work. The Padres scored three runs in the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Dodgers 4-3 on Thursday, as +140 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8). David Eckstein went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Padres. Cla Meredith got the win in relief, and Heath Bell posted his second save of the season. Team records: San Francisco: 2-1 SU San Diego: 2-2 SU San Francisco most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing San Diego are 8-2 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
San Diego most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 1-9 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing San Diego San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco Next up: San Diego home to San Francisco, Saturday, April 11
• The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will meet on the field at Chase Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals. James McDonald will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Righthander McDonald is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. The Diamondbacks will counter McDonald with Jon Garland. Righthander Garland has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Dodgers were upset 4-3 by the Padres last time out, as -160 favorites on the road. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8). Matt Kemp had two hits and drove in two runs for the Dodgers. Cory Wade surrendered two runs off three hits in relief to suffer that loss. The D-Backs were pounded 9-2 by the Rockies in the rubber match on Wednesday, as -140 favorites at home. That game's combined 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10). Stephen Drew went deep for a solo home run, while Doug Davis gave up four runs in five innings to suffer the loss. Current streak: Arizona has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 2-2 SU Arizona: 1-2 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Arizona are 6-4 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3
Arizona most recently: When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Arizona LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Arizona is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers Next up: Arizona home to LA Dodgers, Saturday, April 11
The division rival Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Busch Stadium. Mike Hampton will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Hampton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Joel Pineiro. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros lost 11-6 to the Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game's 17 runs sailed OVER the night's posted over/under (9). Ivan Rodriguez went deep for a two-run shot for the Astros, while Brian Moehler was tagged for seven runs in just under two innings of work. Chris Carpenter allowed just one hit over seven innings to lead the Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Pirates and earn a split of the four-game series on Thursday. The Cardinals won the game as -210 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Yadier Molina and Brian Barden singled in the runs. Dennys Reyes threw a perfect ninth to pick up his first save. Team records: Houston: 1-2 SU St. Louis: 2-2 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4
St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 16 games when playing St. Louis Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: St. Louis home to Houston, Saturday, April 11
The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox will meet on the field at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals. R.A. Dickey will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. righthander Dickey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be Jose Contreras toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Righthander Contreras is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins were shut out 2-0 by the Mariners last time out, as -145 favorites at home. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9). Glen Perkins allowed only one run over eight innings, but was slapped with the loss. The White Sox were edged 2-1 by the Royals last time out, as -165 favorites at home. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Jermaine Dye drove in the only run in that game. Bobby Jenks surrendered both runs in relief and was saddled with the loss. Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 2-2 SU Chicago: 1-2 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games on the road Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing Minnesota Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Next up: Chi White Sox home to Minnesota, Saturday, April 11
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Shairon Martis in this one. Righthander Martis is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be ace Derek Lowe who starts for the Braves. Righthander Lowe is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Nationals lost 6-4 to the Marlins last time out, as +125 underdogs. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Austin Kearns had one RBI, and walked twice, while Daniel Cabrera gave up five runs off seven hits over six innings on the mound to suffer the loss. The Braves failed to complete a sweep of the defending champion Phillies last time out in a 12-11 loss, as +105 underdogs. That game's combined 23 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9). Matt Diaz homered and drove in three runs, while Blaine Boyer allowed two runs in relief to suffer the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Washington: 0-3 SU Atlanta: 2-1 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Florida are 2-8 After a loss are 1-9
Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games Next up: Atlanta home to Washington, Saturday, April 11
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds meet at Great American Ball Park. The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jeff Karstens in this game. Karstens has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. The Reds will counter Karstens with Johnny Cueto. Righthander Cueto has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Pirates lost 2-1 in the series finale to the Cardinals last time out, as +190 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Ross Ohlendorf had a no-hitter ruined in the sixth-inning, giving up two runs off seven hits in taking the loss. Joey Votto belted a three-run dinger and drove in four runs as the Reds defeated the Mets 8-6 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep at home. The Reds won the game as +105 underdogs, while the game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Paul Janish hit a two-run single for the Reds. Bronson Arroyo tossed six innings and gave up five runs off eight hits for the win, and Francisco Cordero notched the save. Team records: Pittsburgh: 2-2 SU Cincinnati: 1-2 SU Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5
Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 11
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