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The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dirk Nowitzki went for 31 points and nine rebounds to lead the Mavericks past the Spurs 106-93 to win their series 4-1 on Tuesday night.
The Nuggets clinched their first-round playoff series with a convincing 107-86 win over the Hornets last time out. The Nuggets covered the 10.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 197.5.
Team records:
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Denver are 8-2 After playing San Antonio are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Denver most recently: A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Dallas’s last 20 games when playing Denver Dallas is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas Denver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas Next up:
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Heat-Hawks Lines Preview
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The division rival Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Philips Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Heat dominated the first half and went on to defeat the Hawks 98-72 last time out and forced a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series. The Heat covered their 5-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 182.5.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami’s last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games on the road Miami is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games |
I Want Revenge Scratched Means A Long Shot Will Win!
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Celtics play host to the Bulls, the Sprint Cup Series races at
Run For the Roses…
Bombshell, I Want Revenge has been pulled from the Kentucky Derby and the odds are now tight to win. The Kentucky Derby post time is
The 2009 Kentucky Derby morning line has Friesan Fire now the favorite at +250. General Quarters,
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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
Having staved off elimination in triple overtime in Game 6 on Thursday night the Bulls will try to complete the series upset on the road in Boston on Saturday night when they take on the Celtics in a winner-takes-all Game 7. John Salmons had a team-high 35 points for the Bulls on Thursday, while Derrick Rose was good for 28 points and seven assists. Ray Allen poured in 51 points in the 128-127
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
CC Sabathia returns to the hill for the Yankees on Saturday afternoon looking to square off his record at 2-2. The big lefthander fell to 1-2 last time out, allowing four earned runs on six hits over eight innings in a loss to the Tigers. Sabathia’s opponent on Saturday afternoon will be the Angels and starter Matt Palmer. The righthander won his only start of the season, beating the Tigers back on April 23.
Elsewhere on the American League schedule for Saturday it’s
Over in the National League the Mets and Phillies will continue their series in
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
It’s Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin vs. Alexander Ovechkin on Saturday afternoon as the Penguins and Capitals begin their second-round series in
The other game on the National Hockey League schedule for Saturday is a Game 2 matchup between the Hawks and Canucks in
Rounding out the Roundup . . .
Horse racing gets the spotlight treatment on Saturday as the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of the Triple Crown, is contested at Churchill Downs. I Want Revenge was pegged as the 3/1 morning line favorite in the No. 13 gate, with Dunkirk (No. 15 gate) and Pioneerof the Nile (No. 16 gate) both listed at 4/1 odds, and Friesan Fire (No. 6 gate) just back of them at 5/1 odds. The rest of the 20-horse field was pegged at 15/1 odds or higher. Post time for the 135th
As well, the Sprint Cup Series will race under the lights at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night in the Russ Friedman 400. Jimmie Johnson has taken the checkered flag in three of the past four races at
Padres-Dodgers Odds Preview
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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Padres will give the ball to starter
The Dodgers will counter Young with
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games San Diego is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego LA Dodgers are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games LA Dodgers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing San Diego Next up:
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Athletics-Mariners Odds Preview
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The Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners will meet on the field at Safeco Field on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jose Lopez drove in the winning run in the ninth inning on Friday, as the Mariners got past the A’s 8-7. The Mariners won the game as a -110 pick’em, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home Next up:
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White Sox-Rangers Lines Preview
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The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Contreras’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox came from three runs down and defeated the Rangers 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 10-12 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Royals-Twins Odds Preview
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The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Starting this game for the Twins will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins scored four runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Royals 7-5 on Friday, as -180 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 12-11 SU Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City Next up:
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Red Sox-Rays Lines Preview
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will trot
The
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the
The
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Boston is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Boston Next up:
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Reds-Pirates Odds Preview
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The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at
Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Bronson Arroyo tossed a four-hit shutout through eight innings on Friday, as the Reds defeated the Pirates 4-0. The Reds won the game as +115 underdogs, while the four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 11-11 SU Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
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Diamondbacks-Brewers Odds Preview
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The fans at
It’ll be Braden Looper toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Looper is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks charged back with four runs in the eighth inning on Friday as they defeated the Brewers 5-2. The Diamondbacks won the game as +135 underdogs, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Team records:
Milwaukee: 12-11 SU Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 0-10 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 2-8 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Arizona is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Milwaukee Arizona is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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