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NASCAR Betting – Look For Ambrose To Snatch First Cup Win

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Those going through their US Open betting odds could have some extra time on Sunday due to Thursday’s round being postponed, so take that extra time and head over to your sportsbook, where you’ll find NASCAR betting odds for the Toyota Save/Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. This is one of only two road courses on the Sprint Cup slate, and Kyle Busch is the defending race-winner, as well as the favorite on Sunday.

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Busch has been up and down this year, but because he’s a threat to win anywhere, anytime, he has NASCAR odds of +450. The No.18 driver has two top-10s in four Sonoma races, but those making sports betting picks have to wonder how the travel will affect Busch, who is also the favorite for the Nationwide race in Milwaukee on Saturday night. That’s quite a flight that he’ll have to overcome, but if anyone can do it, it’s the man they call “Rowdy”.

Tony Stewart is next at +500, and the points leader has a pair of victories at Infineon (formerly called Sears Point) and a 10.0 average in nine races there. The No.14 driver is known as one of the top road racers in NASCAR thanks to his open-wheel and dirt-track beginnings, and win No.2 as a driver/owner could be just at the end of the winding track.

He’ll have to deal with Jeff Gordon, who has NASCAR odds of +550 and is looking for his sixth win at Infineon. Gordon is a Northern California boy, so he always like coming back home. Coming off a second-place run at Michigan, you can’t count him out.

Juan Pablo Montoya has raced here only twice, but he won his first time, and finished sixth last year. The former F1 champion has NASCAR odds of +650 this week after racking up back-to-back top-10s for the first time in his Cup career at Pocono and Michigan, and he’s only 43 points out of the 12th spot, aka the cutoff for the Chase. Montoya fully expects to win here and should move up in the standings.

However, Marcus Ambrose is getting some love from betting services with NASCAR odds of +750, a big jump from starting the week around +1150. Don’t let last year’s 42nd-place NASCAR results fool you: Ambrose was running third before he was spun out by Elliot Sadler. Ambrose got his start in NASCAR as a road-course specialist, and with his background in Australian Supercars, he knows how to get around a road course as well as anyone. Look for Ambrose to win at the Cup level for the first time and pick up a NASCAR betting victory this week.

 

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Tiger Woods Slowed By Rain; MLB Underdogs Will Have a Big Thursday

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Tiger Woods tries to live up to his billing as the favorite at the U.S. Open (US Open odds), and the ChiSox try to top the Cubs at Wrigley Field. At press time, rain suspended play at Bethpage.

Keep in mind that betting line for the US Open is taken down once play commences, then is updated for the next days action, though some sportsbooks such as BetUs Sportsbook, rated No. 1 overall by our readers, has some live betting options, so check out the golf TV schedule before making online gambling bets.   

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Carlos Zambrano (4-2, 3.39 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon as the team finishes out its rain-shortened interleague series against the rival White Sox and Gavin Floyd (4-5, 4.94 ERA). Righthander Zambrano has surrendered just two earned runs over his past three starts (21 innings), but managed to pick up just one win and a pair of no-decisions for his efforts. Righthander Floyd has been similarly snakebit in the win column, allowing just seven earned runs over his last four outings but only picking up one victory.

Meanwhile, the BoSox send Jon Lester (5-5, 4.76 ERA) to the mound at Fenway Park on Thursday night to face Ricky Nolasco (2-6, 7.62 ERA) and the Marlins. Lefthander Lester has given up just a single earned run in each of his past three outings, surrendering just seven hits over those 22 innings of work. Righthander Nolasco has bounced back from an ugly May to give up just four earned runs over his last two starts. Nolasco was 0-1 with a no-decision in those two games.

Elsewhere on the Thursday interleague slate: Toronto at Philadelphia, Washington at the Yankees, Pittsburgh at Minnesota, Tampa Bay at Colorado, Seattle at San Diego, the Mets at Baltimore, Houston at Texas, Arizona at Kansas City, Detroit at St. Louis, and Oakland at the Dodgers. As well, the Braves and Reds will meet in Cincinnati to close out that three-game NL series.

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Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The last golfer to win the U.S. Open? Tiger Woods. The last golfer to win the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black? Tiger Woods? The Vegas favorite to win the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black this week? That’d be Tiger Woods, at 5/2. A hobbled Woods dramatically won the major last year at Torrey Pines in a playoff against Rocco Mediate, and he took the trophy at Bethpage Black back in the ’02 season.

Finishing second (by three strokes) in 2002 was Phil Mickelson, who has finished as the runner-up at the U.S. Open four times without ever claiming top spot. Lefty is pegged at 7/1 on the Vegas odds list for this week. Mickelson returned to action at the St. Jude Classic last week, finishing 59th with a score of 1-over par.

Padraig Harrington, Geoff Ogilvy, and Jim Furyk are then listed at 15/1 odds to win the 2009 U.S. Open, with Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, and Retief Goosen all at 25/1 odds. Ernie Els and Anthony Kim are farther back at 30/1 odds, with each of Camilo Villegas, Henrik Stenson, Kenny Perry, Rory McIlroy, and Sean O’Hair at 35/1 odds. Mediate is well back on the odds list at just 75/1 for the tournament.

Sports headlines…

Melissa “Missy” Giove, a former biking champion, is facing prison time on drug charges…speaking of prison, disgraced former NY Yankee Mel Hall Jr. has been sentenced for having sex with a 12-year-old women. Hopefully David Letterman won’t exploit this for his personal vendetta against Sarah Palin…The USA was annihilated by Brazil in the Confederations Cup 3-0. ..The world champions Phillies placed Raul Ibanez on the 15-day DL…In more prison news, fallen NFL QB Ryan Leaf was arrested at the Canadian border on drug and burglary charges.

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Athletics-Dodgers Lines Preview

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The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Vin Mazzaro in this one. Righthander Mazzaro is 2-1 this season with a 1.37 ERA.
It’ll be Randy Wolf toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Wolf is 3-2 with a 3.41 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.
The A’s got out to a four-run lead and managed to earn a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday, as +150 underdogs. The nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jack Cust went 2-fo-r4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the A’s. Trevor Cahill got the win, allowing four hits and two runs over 5 1-3 innings.
Andre Ethier drove in two runs in a losing effort for the Dodgers, who were -170 favorites. Hiroki Kuroda surrendered all five runs over six innings of work.
Team records:
Oakland: 28-36 SU
Los Angeles: 43-23 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
Oakland at San Diego, Friday, June 19
LA Dodgers at LA Angels, Friday, June 19

 

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Tigers-Cardinals Lines Preview

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The Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Rick Porcello in this game. Porcello has a 7-4 record and a 3.71 ERA this season.
The Cardinals will counter Porcello with Joel Pineiro. Righthander Pineiro has a 3.99 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 9.
The Cardinals won their second straight of the series with a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (8.5).
Colby Rasmus went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Cardinals. Todd Wellemeyer improved to 6-6 with the win, and Ryan Franklin pitched the ninth for his 16th save.
Curtis Granderson hits two home runs for the Tigers, who were -115 favorites. Edwin Jackson gave up seven hits and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 4 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 34-31 SU
St. Louis: 36-30 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Friday, June 19
St. Louis at Kansas City, Friday, June 19

 

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Diamondbacks-Royals Odds Preview

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
Dan Haren will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Haren is 5-4 this season with a 2.20 ERA.
It’ll be Luke Hochevar toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Hochevar is 2-2 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.
The Diamondbacks had 15 hits as they crushed the Royals 12-5 on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Stephen Drew had two hits and drove in three runs for the Diamondbacks. Max Scherzer allowed nine hits and two runs over six innings for the win.
Jose Guillen had three hits and drove in three runs for the Royals, who were -175 favorites. Zack Greinke gave up six runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Arizona: 28-38 SU
Kansas City: 29-35 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
Arizona at Seattle, Friday, June 19
Kansas City home to St. Louis, Friday, June 19

 

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Astros-Rangers Lines Preview

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The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Righthander Brandon Backe will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Backe is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It’ll be ace Vicente Padilla toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Padilla is 5-3 with a 4.82 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 162-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 10½.
The Rangers defeated the Astros for the second time with a 5-4 win on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for the Rangers. C.J. Wilson tossed two innings of relief to earn the win.
Hunter Pence had four hits, including a solo home run for the Astros, who were +130 underdogs. Jeff Fulchino surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 29-34 SU
Texas: 37-27 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Texas are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 3-7
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston at Minnesota, Friday, June 19
Texas at San Francisco, Friday, June 19

 

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Marlins-Red Sox Odds Preview

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The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 2-6 this season with a 7.46 ERA.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox increased their lead in the AL East by defeating the Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs to lead the Red Sox. Brad Penny went five innings for the win, allowing three hits and one run.
Andrew Miller allowed gave up seven hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. The Marlins were +160 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 32-35 SU
Boston: 40-25 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to NY Yankees, Friday, June 19
Boston home to Atlanta, Friday, June 19

 

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Mets-Orioles Lines Preview

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The New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Camden Yards in an interleague contest.
Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 5-1 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-3 with a 7.32 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Orioles defeated the Mets 6-4 on Wednesday, as -165 favorites. That game’s 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Huff finished with three RBIs, and Matt Wieters belted a two-run homer for the Orioles. Jim Johnson threw two innings of relief for the win, and George Sherrill notched his 13th save.
Gary Sheffield had two hits and went deep for a solo home run for the Mets, who were +145 underdogs. Pedro Feliciano gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Team records:
New York: 33-30 SU
Baltimore: 28-37 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 19
Baltimore at Philadelphia, Friday, June 19

 

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Mariners-Padres Lines Preview

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The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park in an interleague contest.
Brandon Morrow will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Morrow is 0-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Josh Geer. The righthander has a 5.53 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored three runs in one inning and managed to come away with a 4-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jose Lopez led the Mariners with a two-run homer, while Garrett Olson allowed two hits and three runs over six innings for the win.
Chase Headley cracked a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Padres, who were -115 favorites. Chad Gaudin gave up six hits and four runs over six innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 32-33 SU
San Diego: 28-36 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 2-8
After playing Seattle are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Arizona, Friday, June 19
San Diego home to Oakland, Friday, June 19

 

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Rays-Rockies Lines Preview

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The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Thursday.
Matt Garza will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Garza is 4-4 this season with a 3.63 ERA.
The Rockies will counter Garza with Ubaldo Jimenez. Righthander Jimenez has a 3.92 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Troy Tulowitzki cracked a three-run homer to help lift the Rockies to a 5-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Chris Iannetta had two hits and drove in one run for the Rockies. Aaron Cook scattered eight hits and three runs over seven innings.
Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria both went deep in a losing effort for the Rays. David Price surrendered 10 hits and five runs over seven innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 35-32 SU
Colorado: 32-33 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-6
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at NY Mets, Friday, June 19
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Friday, June 19

 

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