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The Orlando Magic and the
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 41-41 SU, 36-44-2 ATS Orlando most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Orlando is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia Orlando is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando |
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Celtics-Bulls Odds Preview
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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 3-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rajon Rondo had 28 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds to lift the Celtics past the Bulls 106-104 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in the series on Tuesday night.
Team records:
Chicago: 41-41 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a win are 7-3 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games Boston is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road Chicago is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home Chicago is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Boston Chicago is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games |
Pacquiao vs Hatton odds — Can Hatton reinvent himself successfully?
Finally, the biggest fight in boxing odds this year is here. Well, almost; it’s just days—hours away as the Pacquiao vs Hatton odds arrive this Saturday night. Manny Pacquiao (48-3-2) is looking to add another huge accomplishment to his illustrious boxing betting career, having beaten the mighty Erik Morales and Oscar De La Hoya, among many other greats, in the past. Coming off a knockout win over De La Hoya, he has the momentum and is a justified -280 favorite.
The Hatton odds of +220 reflect those of a great fighter who has suffered a major career setback and must prove to those betting online that he can still be great. Hatton (45-1) was crushed and depressed for months after suffering his first career loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and it remains to be seen how he’ll bounce back from not just his first loss, but his first time being knocked out. What we do know is that he’s preparing to change his approach entering these boxing odds. He’s training with Floyd Mayweather Sr. and working on his defense. Traditionally a furious, aggressive fighter, Hatton may be more tentative in this fight, but can you teach an old dog new tricks? Will Hatton throw himself off by leaving his comfort zone?
Even if Hatton’s new strategy works, he’s in tough against Pacquiao. The Filipino warrior has maintained speed and power while winning belts in an astounding five different weight classes. His power exceeds Mayweather Jr.’s, so Hatton will have to keep that chin tucked in to avoid being dropped. In the end, the smart play is to bet on Manny Pacquiao. He’s faster, just as powerful and, more importantly, in a much better place mentally than Hatton right now. If Pacquiao wins, you can bet at the sportsbook that Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement for the fight of the decade.
Betting online pick: Manny Pacquiao -280
Sports Betting
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Nuggets can knock out the Hornets, the Hawks are locked up with the Heat, and the Royals send their ace to the mound.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The Nuggets can finish off the Hornets on Wednesday night in one of just two games on the NBA postseason slate.
The other matchup on tap for Wednesday has
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Red-hot righthander Zack Greinke will be looking to keep his spotless stats line intact on Wednesday night when his Royals play host to the Blue Jays. Greinke is 4-0 already on the season, and he’s yet to give up an earned run through 29 innings of work (fanning 36 and walking just six). The Blue Jays will counter Greinke with lefthander Brian Tallet, who is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA so far this year.
There are six other games on the American League schedule for Wednesday including matinee matchups between the Angels and Orioles in Baltimore, and the Mariners and White Sox in
Making up the National League slate for Wednesday:
Tonight’s sports betting picks…
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Yankees-Tigers Lines Preview
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The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
The Tigers will counter Chamberlain with
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 9.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-9 SU When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Detroit NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Detroit is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees Detroit is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up:
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Mariners-White Sox Lines Preview
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The Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Mariners will trot ace
Starting this game for the White Sox will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.
Losing pitcher
Team records:
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Seattle is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road Seattle is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games Next up:
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Angels-Orioles Lines Preview
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The fans at Camden Yards will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Orioles will counter Loux with
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 138-moneyline favorites versus the
Kendry Morales was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for the
Current streak:
Team records:
When playing on Wednesday are 10-0 Before playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After playing After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Baltimore LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Baltimore LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road Baltimore is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels Baltimore is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Hornets-Nuggets Odds Preview
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The New Orleans Hornets and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 11-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 Denver most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New Orleans’s last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing Denver New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games |
Heat-Hawks Lines Preview
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The Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks will meet on the court at Philips Arena on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami’s last 8 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Miami is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing at home against Miami Next up:
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Baseball Betting – Tuesday MLB picks
As the MLB odds rage on, a few teams predicted to be top contenders find themselves on the wrong side of .500. Can the Yankees, Rays or Twins get back on track at the sportsbook tonight?
Yankees vs Tigers odds—Phil Hughes (NR) vs Edwin Jackson (1-1. 2.77): Tonight, 7:05 p.m. ET
MLB lines: Yankees -105, Tigers -115
The only easy pick in tonight’s Yankees vs Tigers line is the OVER; both starting pitchers are primed to get rocked in this one. Phil Hughes hasn’t pitched in the majors yet this season; he still has the potential to become a top-of-the-rotation starter, but he hasn’t yet proven he’s ready to be a reliable major league pitcher. Consider him guilty until proven innocent in this one. Jackson’s offshore sportsbook odds don’t look much better; he’s been great so far in 2009 baseball betting but Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher both have sparkling track records against him.
Both starters should struggle tonight but MLB betting fans may as well go with the more experienced starter here. Pick the Tigers.
Betting online pick: Tigers -115
Rays vs Twins odds—James Shields (2-2 3.67) vs Francisco Liriano (0-4, 7.06): Tonight: 8:10 p.m. ET
MLB lines: Rays -124, Twins +104
You look at Francisco Liriano’s numbers, blink, rub your eyes, and look again, but the ugly stats don’t disappear. No one saw his horrible start in baseball betting coming and, as is understandable with any pitcher who had Tommy John surgery, fans of sports betting online are starting to wonder if he’s still healthy. My advice: think of tonight as Liriano’s last chance to prove that he’ll be OK. Every career stat relating to the Rays vs Twins odds sets up Liriano for success; he’s 2-0 with a 0.57 ERA against the Rays and he’s 10-5 with a 2.33 ERA at the Metrodome. If he can’t win under these ideal circumstances, it’s time to shelf him in baseball betting for a while. James Shields hasn’t been too good against the Twins over his career – especially against power-swinging righty killer Jason Kubel. Kubel is swinging a heavy bat these days and is six for 10 against Shields all time, so baseball betting fans shouldn’t be surprised if he takes Shields for a ride again tonight.
Betting online pick: Twins +104