Dodgers-Phillies Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Randy Wolf in this one. Lefthander Wolf is 1-1 this season with a 2.95 ERA.
Wolf‘s opponent in this one will be Jamie Moyer. The Phillies lefthander has a 7.26 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Raul Ibanez knocked in two runs to lead the Phillies past the Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as -120 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino also drove in runs for the Phillies, while Chan Ho Park gave up two runs over six innings to earn the win for Philadelphia.
Orlando Hudson went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for Los Angeles, as Clayton Kershaw allowed four runs over five innings to take the loss for the Dodgers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 22-12 SU
Philadelphia: 16-14 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to LA Dodgers, Thursday, May 14

 

Nationals-Giants Odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Washington Nationals at AT&T Park.
Righthander Shairon Martis will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Martis is 4-0 this season with a 4.67 ERA.
The Giants will counter Martis with Barry Zito. Lefthander Zito has a 3.57 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 147-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Pablo Sandoval’s walk-off, three-run homer lifted the Giants past the Nationals 9-7 on Tuesday night.
San Francisco won as -140 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Randy Winn went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Giants, while Brandon Medders got the win in relief of starter Matt Cain for San Francisco.
Nick Johnson was 2-for-4 with a three-run dinger and five RBIs for Washington, as Joe Beimel took the loss after allowing the walk-off to Sandoval.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
San Francisco has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 10-21 SU
San Francisco: 18-14 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After playing San Francisco are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia, Friday, May 15
San Francisco home to NY Mets, Thursday, May 14

 

Braves-Mets Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Citi Field.
Jo-Jo Reyes will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Lefthander Reyes is 0-2 this season with a 5.48 ERA.
Reyes‘s opponent in this one will be Jonathon Niese. The Mets lefthander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Beltran’s bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Mets over the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York cashed as -125 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jose Reyes went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Mets, while Francisco Rodriguez picked up the win in relief of starter Mike Pelfrey for New York.
Brian McCann was 3-for-4 with an RBI for Atlanta, as Jeff Bennett was handed the loss after allowing the winning run in the 10th inning.
Team records:
Atlanta: 16-17 SU
New York: 18-14 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Arizona, Friday, May 15
NY Mets at San Francisco, Thursday, May 14

 

White Sox-Indians Lines Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Mark Buehrle in this game. Buehrle has a 5-0 record and a 2.61 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Cliff Lee toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Lefthander Lee is 1-5 with a 3.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jim Thome went 2-for-3 with two homers and four runs batted in to lead the White Sox past the Indians 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Chicago won as +100 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Corky Miller was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the White Sox, while D.J. Carrasco got the win in relief of starter Clayton Richard for Chicago.
Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Cleveland, as losing pitcher Jeremy Sowers was tagged for five runs over four innings for the Indians.
Team records:
Chicago: 15-17
SU
Cleveland
: 12-22 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Toronto, Friday, May 15
Cleveland at Tampa Bay, Thursday, May 14

 

Mavericks-Nuggets Odds Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Pepsi Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 9-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dirk Nowitzki went for 44 points and 13 rebounds to lift the Mavericks past the Nuggets 119-117 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Monday night.
Dallas covered as 1-point home favorites as the game played over the 209.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Josh Howard had 21 points and 11 boards for the Mavericks, who now trail the best-of-seven series 3-1.
Carmelo Anthony led the way for Denver with 41 points, 11 rebounds, and five steals, while Chauncey Billups added 24 points and seven assists for the Nuggets.
Team records:
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Denver are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Denver most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 6 games
Dallas is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 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 at home
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Denver is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games

 

NHL Odds and Free Picks

Is the wild second round of NHL playoff betting about to get wilder? Maybe, as two tough franchises—the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks—face elimination tonight and don’t want to go quietly. Can the Hurricanes and Red Wings close out their respective series?

Bruins vs Hurricanes odds – Game 6 tonight at 7:05 p.m. ET
NHL odds: Bruins -115, Hurricanes -105

No matter what the Hurricanes accomplish in Stanley Cup betting, they seem doomed to be sportsbook underdogs—even at home tonight. Zdeno Chara can’t do it all on defense for Boston and the ‘Canes have capitalized, overwhelming the Bruins’ blueline with their size and speed. Game in, game out, the Chara-versus-Eric-Staal matchup has dictated this series; when Staal scores, Carolina wins. While Chara dominated Staal when the Bruins stayed alive in Game 5, he hasn’t done it yet on the road, where Carolina is 2-0 in this NHL betting series. Even if Staal one-ups Chara again tonight, though, don’t rush to throw your online sports bets down on Carolina just yet. Something big happened for Boston in Game 5 as two of their most important weapons—Marc Savard and Phil Kessel—woke up. When those two play with confidence and creativity, the Bruins odds usually prevail. I think the Bruins can carry that regained swagger into Game 6 and finally steal one on the road.

Hockey betting pick: Bruins -115

Red Wings vs Ducks odds – Game 6 tonight at 10:05 p.m ET
NHL odds: Red Wings -155, Ducks +135

With their season on the line, the Ducks will be the hungrier team tonight, right? Well, not necessarily. The defending champion Red Wings suddenly have a juicy carrot dangling in front of them: the Chicago Blackhawks, who advanced to the Western Conference final Monday night. They Wings would likely relish the chance to battle their old rivals in an epic Original-Six showdown, so they’ll be more motivated than some sportsbook players would expect tonight. The Wings also have a couple of X-factors on their side. First, Johan Franzen is repeating his amazing Stanley Cup odds performance of last year, with 13 points in 10 games and five goals in six games against the Ducks. Second, although neither roster will have jitters—these are the last two Stanley Cup winners—the exception is Jonas Hiller. He’s never faced elimination before and has looked shaky in the last few games. Detroit just has too much going for it right now, so it should close out the series tonight.

Hockey betting pick: Red Wings -155

Mariners-Rangers Odds Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers will meet on the field at Rangers Ballpark on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Jason Vargas will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Lefthander Vargas is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It’ll be Scott Feldman toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Feldman is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners defeated Minnesota 5-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).
Ken Giffey Jr. hit a two-run home run for Seattle and Jose Lopez hit a solo home run in the win.
The Rangers defeated the White Sox 7-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Hank Blalock hit a pair of solo home runs for Texas, while Vicente Padilla allowed one run on one hit over seven innings in the win.
Team records:
Seattle: 16-16 SU
Texas: 17-14 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Texas home to Seattle, Wednesday, May 13

 

Marlins-Brewers Odds Preview

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Florida Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Marlins will trot John Koronka out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Koronka has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Koronka with Manny Parra. Lefthander Parra has a 4.88 ERA to go along with a 1-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins lost to Colorado 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Hanley Ramirez was 2-4 with an RBI for Florida, while Chris Volstad took the loss after giving up two earned runs on seven hits in six innings.
The Brewers lost to Chicago 4-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Rickie Weeks hit a solo home run for the Brewers and Bill Hall was 2-3 with a run scored.
Team records:
Florida: 17-15 SU
Milwaukee: 18-14 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Florida, Wednesday, May 13

 

Padres-Cubs Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Jake Peavy in this game. Peavy has a 2-4 record and a 4.27 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be Rich Harden. The righthander has a 4.83 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres lost to Houston 12-5 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Chase Headley and Adrian Gonzalez hit two-run home runs for Houston and Jody Gerut clubbed a solo blast.
The Cubs defeated Milwaukee 4-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run home for the Cubs and Sean Marshall allowed two runs on five hits in five innings in the win.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 13-19
SU
Chicago
: 17-14 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Diego
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to San Diego, Wednesday, May 13

 

Braves-Mets Odds Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Jair Jurrjens in this one. Righthander Jurrjens is 3-2 this season with a 2.01 ERA.
It’ll be Michael Pelfrey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Pelfrey is 4-0 with a 5.46 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Diaz was 3-for-5 with two runs batted in, as the Braves dumped the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Atlanta won as +160 road underdogs as the game played over the 7-run total set by oddsmakers.
Casey Kotchman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Braves, while winning pitcher Derek Lowe gave up two runs over 6 2-3 innings for Atlanta.
Omir Santos knocked in two runs for New York, as Johan Santana took the loss despite allowing no earned runs over 6 1-3 innings for the Mets.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 16-16 SU
New York: 17-14 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Atlanta, Wednesday, May 13