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The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark.
Ace
It’ll be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the
The Rangers scored five runs in the ninth inning and went on to defeat the
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 21-14 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games LA Angels are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Angels Texas is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up:
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Indians-Rays Odds Preview
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The Cleveland Indians and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tropicana Field.
Starting this game for the
Oddsmakers currently have the
The
Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run homer for the Indians, who were +135 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Tampa Bay is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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Mets-Giants Lines Preview
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The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at
The Mets will give the ball to ace starter
The Giants will counter Santana with
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets defeated the Giants for a second straight game with an 8-6 win Friday, as +155 underdogs. The Mets won the game as +155 underdogs, while the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 10-2 SU in its last 12 games San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Next up:
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White Sox-Blue Jays Lines Preview
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The Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
Righthander Bartolo Colon will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game.
The Blue Jays will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jermaine Dye cracked a two-run homer for the White Sox, who were +105 underdogs.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 24-14 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 2-8 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games Chi White Sox are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing Toronto Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Toronto is 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Astros-Cubs Lines Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday when they battle the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander
Starting this game for the Cubs will be
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Wandy
The Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Padres with an 11-3 rout on Thursday, as -160 home favorites. The game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 9-1 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston’s last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston’s last 25 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs’s last 22 games when playing at home against Houston Next up:
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2009 Preakness Odds Say Rachel Alexandra, American Idol Betting Line on Adam Lambert To Win
The 2009 Preakness Odds and Triple Crown betting take center stage this weekend. Rachel Alexandra, Pioneerof The Nile, Friesen Fire, Mine That Bird, and Musket Man are the favorites.
Meanwhile American Idol Vegas odds have Adam Lambert as the presumed winner.
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Giants play host to the Mets, the Cardinals get a visit from the Brewers, and the Royals send their ace to the hill.
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Tim Lincecum (3-1, 3.25 ERA) will be looking for his sixth straight quality start on Friday when his Giants play host to the Mets. Righthander Lincecum had to settle for a no-decision against the Dodgers last time out, allowing just three earned runs on six hits over six innings of work; he had previously won three straight starts. The Mets will go with veteran Livan Hernandez (3-1, 5.08 ERA) on Friday night. Righthander Hernandez has won each of his past two outings for
Elsewhere on the NL schedule for Friday it’ll be Houston at the Cubs, Colorado at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Washington, the Dodgers at Florida, Arizona at Atlanta, Cincinnati at San Diego, and Milwaukee at St. Louis. The Brewers will use Yovani Gallardo (4-1, 3.09 ERA) against their division rival on Friday; the righthander hasn’t lost since April 13. The Cards will counter with righthander Kyle Lohse (3-2, 4.25 ERA), who has given up 13 runs in his last 10 1-3 innings.
Over in the Junior Circuit on Friday the Royals will send red-hot ace Zack Greinke (6-1, 0.51 ERA) to the mound in their home game against the Orioles. Greinke tasted defeat for the first time this season last time out, but he only surrendered one earned run on four hits (and no walks) over eight innings versus the Angels. The Orioles are slated to start righthander Adam Eaton (2-3, 7.18 ERA) in Friday night’s contest. Eaton beat the Yankees in his start last Saturday.
The full slate of
Hockey Betting – Conference Finals Get Underway On The Ice
After your Preakness betting action is all done on Sunday, players can start placing their online sports bets on the NHL’s conference series, which kick off Sunday in
Blackhawks vs Red Wings odds – Sunday, May 17,
The Red Wings are favored at -190 to win the first game at Joe Louis Arena, and they took four of six from the young Blackhawks during the regular season.
Hurricanes vs Penguins odds – Monday, May 18,
The Penguins are -205 favorites at home on Monday, coming off an exciting seven-game series with
Athletics-Tigers Odds Preview
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The Detroit Tigers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at
Lefthander Dallas Braden will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Braden is 3-4 this season with a 2.79 ERA.
Braden’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s completed a two-game sweep of the Royals with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
The Tigers dropped a 6-5 decision to the Twins on Thursday, as a -110 pick’em on the road. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 17-16 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Oakland Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland Next up:
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Astros-Cubs Odds Preview
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The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.
Brian Moehler will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Moehler is 0-2 this season with a 8.44 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be Randy Wells. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Wandy Rodriguez whiffed 11 batters and the Astros held off the Rockies for a 5-3 victory in the series finale on Thursday, as -115 favorites. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Michael Bourn had four hits and scored twice, and Carlos Lee went deep for the Astros. Rodriguez improved to 4-2 with the win.
The Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Padres with an 11-3 rout on Thursday, as -160 home favorites. The game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Bobby Scales had two hits and drove in four runs to lead the Cubs. Ryan Dempster thew seven innings for the win, giving up three hits and two runs.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games. Chicago has won 4 straight games. Team records:
Houston: 16-18 SU Chicago: 20-14 SU Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 9-1 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston’s last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston’s last 25 games when playing Chi Cubs Houston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs’s last 22 games when playing at home against Houston Next up:
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Rachel Alexandra Tops Preakness Stakes Odds
What a difference a couple of weeks make. Sportsbook.com bettors that were fortunate enough to have a wager on long shot, ‘Mine that Bird’ cashed in at 50-1 at The Kentucky Derby.
With a victory under his saddle, Sportsbook.com handicappers currently have the three year-old gelding at +450 to win Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. At +150 ‘Rachel Alexandra’ is the heavy favorite and rightly so; the filly is undefeated in 2009.
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SportsBook Odds to win the 2009 Preakness Stakes:
Rachel Alexandra +150
Mine That Bird +450
Pioneerof The
Friesan Fire +650
Papa Clem +800
Big Drama +1000
Musket Men +1000
General Quarters +1500
Take The Points +2500
Tone it Down +3000
Terrain +3000
Flying Private +4000
Lov Gov +4000