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A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
The Cubs will counter
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games Next up:
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Pirates-Twins Lines Preview
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter
Starting this game for the Twins will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Minnesota: 33-34 SU Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
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Blue Jays-Phillies Odds Preview
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The fans at
The Blue Jays will trot
Starting this game for the Phillies will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 36-27 SU Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Nationals-Yankees Lines Preview
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The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Thursday.
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 320-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals held off a ninth-inning rally for a 3-2 upset over the Yankees on Wednesday, as +180 underdogs. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Team records:
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 3-7 After a win are 2-8 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Washington is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington Next up:
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Braves-Reds Odds Preview
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The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Starting this game for the Reds will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 122-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Micah Owings smacked a three-run homer to lead the Reds in a 4-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Owings allowed just two runs over six innings to get the win, and
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 33-31 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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2009 US Open Morning Line
There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and that Tiger Woods will be the favorite in any of the golf “majors.”
The only question is how big of a favorite he will be. The 2009 US Open odds have Woods a 3-2 favorite at most sportsbooks.
Phil Mickelson, widely considered the second best golfer in the world, is 10-1. Mickelson will face the burden of playing as his wife fights a courageous battle against cancer.
It’s safe to say that all other contenders will be considered a long shot. Geoff Ogilvy is 16-1, Jim Furyk at 20-1, and Paul Casey at 22-1.
For those who want to hedge their online bets, one can wager on whether or not each entrant will finish in the Top 5. Woods is costly at 2-7.
At the other sports wagering extreme, Tiger Woods pays 12-1 if he does not make the cut.
Who will be the top European player? Paul Casey checks in at 5-1, Rory McIlroy 7-1 and Sergio Garcia 8-1.
There are odds posted on the Top British and Irish finisher, ditto for Australian, or South African players.
Other options are on how many majors Tiger Woods will win in 2009. In fact, online gamblers only need to wager 2-1 on Woods winning at least one Major.
For more information: Check out other prop bets for the US Open at BetED, BetUs Sportsbook, Sports Betting Sportsbook, and Bet Online.
UFC Fighting Free Picks
Here’s hoping the Wimbledon odds give us Federer/Nadal or at least Federer Murray. While Saturday’s UFC card doesn’t have anything of that magnitude, it does offer some important lightweight matchups to follow the TV show finale fights. Let’s make some sports predictions for the main events.
Diego Sanchez (22-2) vs Clay Guida (25-6)
Ultimate Fighter odds: Sanchez -260, Guida +200
If the rumors are true, only one man stands between Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez and a lightweight title show against the winner of Penn/Florian: Mr. Clay Guida. Guida is making a career out of winning judges over as an underdog and finds himself in that role again on Saturday. Sanchez, a strong grappler who won his season of The Ultimate Fighter two weight classes up at middleweight, is rapidly climbing the lightweight ranks. He combines good ground skills with technical if not powerful striking and can submit people too. He’s also one of the most intense fighters you’ll ever see, which makes Guida an interesting opponent. Guida is equally intense, but more in an up-tempo, plucky way. He uses his wrestling skill to grab hold of opponents and hang on tight. A lot of fight fans don’t like his style, but he scores points by dictating the pace of his bouts.
I still think Clay Guida is biting off more than he can chew in this one. He does well when he has a strength advantage over other fighters but the bigger Sanchez should take that away. Go with the more polished fighter here.
Best betting management pick: Diego Sanchez -260
Nate Diaz (10-3) vs Joe Stevenson (34-10)
Ultimate Fighter odds: Diaz -140, Stevenson +110
Bettor confidence in Joe Stevenson continues to plummet, and it’s no wonder—the former No. 1 lightweight contender keeps losing important fights. First BJ Penn, then Kenny Florian, then Diego Sanchez—all outclassed Stevenson by showing more versatility. Stevenson is a strong, stocky guy and he makes a name for himself with his ground-and-pound, but he’s gone away from what he does best of late. Diversifying is a good idea in theory, but not if you don’t do it well. Stevenson can’t seem to accomplish anything in the striking game, so it may be time for him to abandon it. Even if he does, though, the super-lanky Nate Diaz is a tough ground opponent with his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background. Stevenson has the power edge but Diaz may be the better technical fighter. I’d go with Diaz since Stevenson is giving us no reason to pick him of late.
Best betting management pick: Nate Diaz -140
US Open Betting Line, MLB and College World Series
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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Royals send out their ace to take on the Diamondbacks, and the Yankees turn to an ice-cold pitcher against the Nationals.
College World Series…
The College World Series odds still take center stage today as
Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Zack Greinke (8-2, 1.72 ERA) and his Royals will play host to Max Scherzer (3-4, 3.63 ERA) and the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. Righthander Greinke has slowed down considerably since his hot start to the season, allowing 11 earned runs over his last 19 1-3 innings pitched (for one loss and two no-decisions). Righthander Scherzer didn’t allow a run in either of his past two starts against the Padres and Giants, surrendering just six hits over his 12 2-3 innings.
As well, the Yankees will try to coax something out of struggling starter Chien-Ming Wang (0-4, 14.34 ERA) on Wednesday when they host the Nationals and John Lannan (3-5, 3.51 ERA). Righthander Wang lasted just 2 2-3 innings in a loss to the Red Sox last time out, giving up four earned runs on six hits. Lefthander Lannan has been a bright spot for the lowly Nationals this season; Lannan has surrendered three or fewer earned runs in nine of his last 10 starts.
Rounding out the MLB schedule for Wednesday: the White Sox at the Cubs, the Angels at
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Elsewhere, there’s just one game on the WNBA schedule for Wednesday night, with
US
The Vegas odds to win the US Open have no surprises as Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favorite at 3-2 with Phil Mickelson next at 12-1.
Athletics-Dodgers Lines Preview
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The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dodger Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter
Cahill’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Dodgers are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing Oakland Next up:
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Mariners-Padres Lines Preview
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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing San Diego are 6-4 After playing San Diego are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 San Diego most recently: 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 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road San Diego is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle Next up:
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