Cavaliers-Hawks Odds preview

The fans at Philips Arena will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James dominated with a game-high 47 points on Saturday night, leading the Cavaliers over the Hawks 97-82 for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Cavaliers covered the 9-point spread, while the 179 points went UNDER the posted total of 181.5.
James also had 12 rebounds for a double-double, and dished out eight assists. Joe Johnson scored 21 points with five rebounds in the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
Atlanta is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

 

Nationals-Giants Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AT&T Park.

The Nationals will give the ball to starter Daniel Cabrera in this one. Righthander Cabrera is 0-3 this season with a 4.86 ERA.

It’ll be Randy Johnson toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Johnson is 2-3 with a 5.68 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Nationals lost to Arizona 10-8 as a +165 underdog on Sunday. The 18 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Adam Dunn homered twice and had three RBI for Washington, while Scott Olsen surrendered five runs on 10 hits in 4 1-3 innings.

The Giants defeated the Dodgers 7-5 in 13 innings as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Randy Winn was 4-6 and drove in a pair of runs in the 13th inning and Emmanuel Burriss was 4-7 with an RBI in the win.

Team records:
Washington
: 10-19 SU
San Francisco: 16-14 SU

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 12 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games

Next up:
San Francisco home to Washington, Tuesday, May 12

 

Reds-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Chase Field.

Bronson Arroyo will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Arroyo is 4-2 this season with a 7.15 ERA.

Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.03 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Reds lost to St. Louis 8-7 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).

Jay Bruce hit a two-run home run for Cincinnati, while Joey Votto and Adam Rosales added solo shots.

The Diamondbacks defeated Washington 10-8 as a -175 favorite on Sunday. The 18 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Eric Byrnes homered and drove in three runs for Arizona, while Chris Snyder also had three RBI

Team records:
Cincinnati
: 17-14 SU
Arizona: 13-19 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 15 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arizona’s last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Arizona home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, May 12

 

Braves-Mets Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets meet at Citi Field.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 4-1 record and a 3.98 ERA this season.

It’ll be ace Johan Santana toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Lefthander Santana is 4-1 with a 0.91 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Braves defeated Philadelphia 4-2 as a +135 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).

Casey Kotchman was 3-5 with three RBI for Atlanta, while Kenshin Kawakami went six innings and allowed two runs on five hits.

The Mets defeated Pittsburgh 8-4 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Luis Castillo and Omir Santos were both 2-4 with a pair of RBI for New York, while Livan Hernandez allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings.

Current streak:
Atlanta
has won 2 straight games.
New York has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta
: 15-16 SU
New York: 17-13 SU

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta

Next up:
NY Mets home to
Atlanta, Tuesday, May 12

 

White Sox-Indians Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.

Gavin Floyd will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Floyd is 2-2 this season with a 6.29 ERA.

Floyd‘s opponent in this one will be Carl Pavano. The Indians righthander has a 6.61 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The White Sox lost to Texas 7-1 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

Jermaine Dye scored the White Sox’s lone run on a wild pitch, while Bartolo Colon gave up five runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings.

The Indians lost to Detroit 5-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).

Grady Sizemore drove a run for Cleveland and Anthony Reyes surrendered five runs on seven hits in five innings.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 14-16
SU
Cleveland
: 11-21 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up:
Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, May 12

 

Rays-Red Sox Lines Preview

The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Matt Garza in this one. Righthander Garza is 3-2 this season with a 3.51 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Garza with ace Josh Beckett. Righthander Beckett has a 6.75 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Evan Longoria homered and knocked in five runs to lead the Rays to a huge 14-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
The Rays won as +136 underdogs, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 9.
Rocco Baldelli and Julio Lugo homered for the -146 favored BoSox, while Jon Lester took the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 15-17 SU
Boston: 19-12 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games on the road
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games at home
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Tuesday, May 12
Boston at LA Angels, Tuesday, May 12

 

Cubs-Brewers Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Miller Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Sean Marshall in this game. Marshall has a 0-2 record and a 4.32 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Marshall with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 5.68 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored nine runs over two innings as they knocked off the Cubs 12-6 on Saturday, as -155 favorites. That game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jason Kendall had three hits and drove in two runs to pace the Brewers. Yovani Gallardo allowed five hits and two runs over five innings in the win.
Kosuke Fukudome and Micah Hoffpauir drove in two runs apiece for the Cubs.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 16-14 SU
Milwaukee: 18-13 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi Cubs’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi Cubs’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to San Diego, Tuesday, May 12
Milwaukee home to Florida, Tuesday, May 12

 

Braves-Phillies Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 1-4 this season with a 6.41 ERA.
It’ll be Brett Myers toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Myers is 2-2 with a 5.35 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Javier Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Braves beat the Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.
The Braves won as -102 favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 9.5.
Joe Blanton took the loss for the -108 favored Phillies after giving up six runs and eight hits in eight innings.
Team records:
Atlanta: 14-16 SU
Philadelphia: 15-13 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at NY Mets, Monday, May 11
Philadelphia home to LA Dodgers, Tuesday, May 12

 

Celtics-Magic Lines Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Magic took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-96 victory over the Celtics on Friday. The Magic covered the 4.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Rashard Lewis led the Magic with 28 points, while Dwight Howard collected 17 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
Paul Pierce netted a team-high 27 points with three rebounds and six assists in the Game 3 loss.
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Orlando are 9-1
After playing Orlando are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Boston is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Orlando is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Boston home to Orlando, Tuesday, May 12
Orlando at Boston, Tuesday, May 12

 

Lakers-Rockets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 33 points in lifting the Lakers to a 108-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday, and now lead the Western Conference semifinals 2-1. The Lakers covered the 2-point spread, and the combined 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 193.
Lamar Odom netted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers.
Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in a losing cause.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Lakers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games
Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
LA Lakers home to Houston, Tuesday, May 12
Houston at LA Lakers, Tuesday, May 12