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The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals were doubled 6-3 by the Tigers last time out, as -120 favorites. That game’s nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
The Royals were pounded 12-5 by the Diamondbacks last time out, as +120 underdogs. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 29-36 SU St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Kansas City are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City St. Louis is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Braves-Red Sox Odds Preview
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The fans at
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox were defeated 2-1 in five innings by the Marlins, as -210 favorites at home. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Team records:
Boston: 40-26 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta’s last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Atlanta is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing Atlanta Next up:
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Yankees-Marlins Lines Preview
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The New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at LandShark Stadium.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter
The Marlins will counter Pettitte with
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees were shut out 3-0 by the Nationals in the series rubber match on Thursday, as -310 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
The Marlins scored twice in the second inning and earned a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox in a rain-shortened six-inning contest on Thursday, as +190 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Ronny Paulino and
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida: 33-35 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida’s last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Florida is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Florida is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees Next up:
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White Sox-Reds Lines Preview
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The fans at
The White Sox will trot
Contreras’s opponent in this one will be Bronson Arroyo. The Reds righthander has a 5.36 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox were defeated 6-5 by the Cubs last time out, as +135 underdogs. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
The Reds were shut out 7-0 by the Braves in the series finale on Thursday, as +100 underdogs at home. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Team records:
Cincinnati: 33-32 SU When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Next up:
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Rays-Mets Odds Preview
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Citi Field in an interleague contest.
Sonnanstine’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the
The
The Mets were defeated 5-4 by the Orioles last time out, as +105 underdogs. The nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing NY Mets are 3-6 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Next up:
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Blue Jays-Nationals Odds Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander
The Nationals will counter Tallet with
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Vernon Wells and
The Nationals clinched their three-game series with a 3-0 win over the Yankees in a rain-delayed game on Thursday, as +260 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington Toronto is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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Brewers-Tigers Odds Preview
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The Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
The Brewers will give the ball to starter Braden Looper in this one. Righthander Looper is 5-3 this season with a 4.62 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored on a sacrifice fly by
The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning en route to a 6-3 win over the Cardinals on Thursday, as +100 underdogs. The game’s nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 35-31 SU Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit’s last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Milwaukee Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up:
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Orioles-Phillies Odds Preview
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The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
The Orioles will trot
Hill’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 152-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles rallied with two runs in the ninth inning on Thursday and came back to defeat the Mets 5-4, as -125 favorites. The nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Aubrey Huff drove in the winning run and finished 3-for-5 at the plate.
The Phillies were defeated 8-7 by the Blue Jays last time out, as -160 favorites at home. The game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 36-28 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games when playing at home against Baltimore Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Indians-Cubs Lines Preview
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The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Indians will trot ace
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs managed a split of a rain-shortened two-game series with a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the White Sox last time out, as -155 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-3 After playing After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Cleveland’s last 20 games on the road Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Next up:
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North Korean Explosion
Good news for planet Earth: Kim Jong-Il may finally have a reason not to blow up the world. When next year’s FIFA World Cup takes place in South Africa, the North Korean team, for the first time since 1966, will be suiting up to play in the finals. They’ll join
In a move that shocked most people,
To give you a perspective of the lines here, take a look at two teams and how they stack up on the betting sheet.