Mets-Marlins Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Friday when they battle the New York Mets at Dolphin Stadium.
The Mets will give the ball to starter John Maine in this one. Righthander Maine is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Maine's opponent in this one will be Anibal Sanchez. The Marlins righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Mets dropped the series finale 8-6 to the Reds last time out, as -125 favorites on the road. That game's 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ryan Church drove in two runs, while Oliver Perez surrendered eight runs off five hits over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
The Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals with a 6-4 win on Wednesday, as -145 favorites. The 10 runs made it OVER that game's posted over/under (9).
Dan Uggla smacked a three-run double to lead the way, and John Baker finished with two RBIs in the series finale. Chris Volstad tossed five innings, allowing two runs in picking up the win.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 2-1 SU
Florida: 3-0 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Florida
NY Mets are 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Florida
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to NY Mets, Saturday, April 11

Rays-Orioles Lines Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Righthander Andy Sonnanstine will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Sonnanstine is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be Mark Hendrickson. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rays held off a ninth-inning rally to defeat the Red Sox 4-3 on Thursday, as -150 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Evan Longoria led the way with a two-run homer, while Matt Joyce and Shawn Riggans also went deep. Matt Garza picked up the win, allowing one run off four hits in seven innings of work.
The Orioles were crushed 11-2 by the Yankees, as +180 underdogs last time out. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Luke Scott drove in one run with a solo homer, while Alfredo Simon allowed four runs over five innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 2-1 SU
Baltimore: 2-1 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, April 11

Yankees-Royals Odds Preview

The fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Friday.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter Andy Pettitte in this one. Lefthander Pettitte is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Royals will counter Pettitte with Sidney Ponson. Righthander Ponson has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees avoided a three-game sweep by crushing the Orioles 11-2 on Thursday, as -200 favorites. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Swisher led the Yankees with five RBIs, including a two-run homer. A.J. Burnett tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits.
Coco Crisp belted a two-run homer to give the Royals a 2-1 victory over the White Sox on Thursday, as +145 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ron Mahay tossed an inning of relief to earn the win, and Joakim Soria collected the save.
Current streak:
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 1-2 SU
Kansas City: 2-1 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Kansas City is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to NY Yankees, Saturday, April 11

Phillies-Rockies Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Colorado Rockies on Friday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Cole Hamels in this game. Hamels has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Hamels's opponent in this one will be Jason Marquis. The Rockies righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies got into the win column on Wednesday by defeating the Braves 12-11 in the finale of a three-game series, as -115 favorites. That game's combined 23 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Raul Ibanez went deep for a two-run shot and collected three RBIs. Clay Condrey got the win in relief, and Brad Lidge tossed the final inning to earn the save.
The Rockies clobbered the Diamondbacks 9-2 and clinched the three-game series 2-1 on Wednesday, as +120 underdogs. The combined 11 runs made it OVER that game's posted over/under (10).
Ian Stewart homered and finished with two RBIs in leading the way. Franklin Morales surrendered just four hits and one run to post the win in six innings on the hill.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 1-2 SU
Colorado: 2-1 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Philadelphia, Saturday, April 11

Blue Jays-Indians Odds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Progressive Field.
Scott Richmond will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Richmond is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Scott Lewis who starts for the Indians. Lefthander Lewis is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays took three-of-four games from the Tigers with a 6-4 victory in the series finale on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Lind belted a solo home run and finished 3-for-4 at the plate, while Marco Scutaro drove in two runs. Ricky Romero scattered just two runs over six innings to earn the win.
The Indians were outlasted 12-8 by the Rangers last time out, as +100 underdogs. The combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11).
Grady Sizemore belted two home runs, collecting four RBIs for the Indians. Carl Pavano surrendered nine runs in one inning on the mound to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 3-1 SU
Cleveland: 0-3 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Saturday, April 11

Cubs-Brewers Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Miller Park.
Rich Harden will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Righthander Harden is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Braden Looper. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Aramis Ramirez drove in four runs on Wednesday, as the Cubs cruised past the Astros 11-6. The Cubs won the game as -130 favorites, and the 17 runs sailed OVER the night's posted over/under (9).
Mike Fontenot belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Cubs. Ted Lilly surrendered five runs off eight hits over five innings in earning the victory.
The Brewers were defeated 7-1 by the Giants in the rubber match on Thursday, as +105 underdogs. The eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Jason Kendall drove in the only run for the Brewers. Manny Parra gave up five runs off six hits over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 2-1 SU
Milwaukee: 1-2 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, April 11

Rangers-Tigers Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Kris Benson will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Benson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Tigers will counter Benson with Armando Galarraga. Righthander Galarraga has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers scored nine runs in the first two innings en route to a 12-8 victory over the Indians last time out, as -120 favorites. The combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11).
Marlon Byrd belted a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs. Brandon McCarthy pitched five innings for the win, giving up three runs off four hits.
The Tigers were defeated 6-4 by the Blue Jays on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em in the series finale. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Curtis Granderson went deep in a losing cause for the Tigers. Rick Porcello suffered the loss, allowing four runs on eight hits over five innings on the mound.
Current streak:
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 3-0 SU
Detroit: 1-3 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Texas
Next up:
Detroit home to Texas, Saturday, April 11

NBA Handicapping: Friday Betting Trends

Here is a look at Friday NBA trends—previews from the standpoint of NBA handicapping. All records are against the spread, excluding pushes, unless over/under is noted. All of today’s winners are from the top basketball handicappers

Cleveland-Philadelphia

The Cavaliers are 20-6 their last 26 to the Atlantic, yet have dropped five straight to the conference.

The Sixers are 8-21 to the sportsbooks as a home underdog of 5-10.5 points. They’ve also dropped 6-of-7 with one day rest.

Miami-Boston

Miami 9-22 to the Atlantic. Boston is 3-11 their last 14 at home in the back pocket.

Indiana-Atlanta

The Pacers are on a 2-7 skid if they allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. The Hawks are 12-1 to the Central Division.

Washington-Toronto

The Wizards are 8-22 off a double digit loss. The Raptors are 2-9 after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.

Charlotte-Oklahoma City

The Bobcats are 8-1 their last nine to an opponent that scored 100 points or more points their last game. The Thunder have failed in 7-of-8 to the Vegas NBA odds against a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game.

Phoenix-Memphis

The Suns are 9-1 against teams with a losing record. Memphis has covered six straight overall.

New Jersey-Detroit

The Nets are 11-3 to the Eastern Conference. Detroit is 10-23 spread wise to a team that scored 100 or more points in their last game.

New Orleans-Dallas

The Hornets are 8-20 their last 28 as road underdogs. Dallas is 1-6 at home versus an opponent with a winning road record. The favorite is 20-8 in the series.

LA Lakers-Portland

The Trail Blazers are 40-19 their last 59 at home against teams with a road winning percentage of .600 or greater. Portland has covered 22-of-29 to the Lakers.

Sacramento-LA Clippers

The Clippers are 5-16 to the Western Conference. The Kings have covered 10-of-13 at the Clippers.

Houston-LA Clippers

The Rockets have covered the last nine series meetings.

Athletics-Angels Odds Preview

The division rival Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Lefthander Brett Anderson will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Anderson 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 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The A's scored all their runs over the final two innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Angels, as +105 underdogs. 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. Andrew Bailey earned the win in relief, and Brad Ziegler tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the save.
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:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 2-1 SU
Los Angeles: 1-2 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
Next up:
Oakland home to Seattle, Friday, April 10
LA Angels home to Boston, Friday, April 10

Brewers-Giants Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at AT&T Park.
The Brewers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Manny Parra in this game. Parra has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Parra's opponent in this one will be Matt Cain. The Giants righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers evened their three-game series on Wednesday with a 4-2 doubling of the Giants, as -115 favorites. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Yovani Gallardo belted a three-run homer to propel the Brewers. Gallardo allowed just two runs over 6 2-3 innings of work to earn the victory.
Aaron Rowand had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Giants, who were +105 underdogs. Randy Johnson suffered the loss, allowing four runs over five innings on the mound.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 1-1 SU
San Francisco: 1-1 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Friday, April 10
San Francisco at San Diego, Friday, April 10