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• The Weber State Wildcats and the Hawaii Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Aloha Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Hawaii: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on turf are 9-1 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider:
Weber State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Weber State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Hawaii is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Hawaii is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hawaii’s last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hawaii’s last 5 games at home Next up:
Weber State at The Connecticut Huskies and the
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 7-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Team records:
Connecticut most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 Temple most recently: A few trends to consider:
Connecticut is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Temple’s last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Temple’s last 6 games at home Temple is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home Temple is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games Next up:
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MTV Betting Odds
Yes, most bettors in the
But presidential betting (political betting odds) and entertainment betting is big as well.
It’s that time again for the MTV MVA’s and once again BetUS is first in line to predict how one of the biggest nights in the music biz will turn out. With Britney set to open the show and Kanye hoping to end his losing streak, anything could happen!
Analysts at BetUs Sportsbook posted the following odds in anticipation of the big night:
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best New Artist?
Miley Cyrus +125 5/4
Tokio Hotel +275 11/4
Katy Perry +400 4/1
Jordin Sparks +600 6/1
Taylor Swift +700 7/1
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Video of the Year?
Pussycat Dolls, “When I Grow Up” +225 9/4
Britney Spears, “Piece of Me” +250 5/1
Jonas Brothers, “Burnin‘ Up” +275 11/4
Chris Brown, “Forever” +450 9/2
The Ting Tings, “Shut Up and Let Me Go” +600 6/1
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best Male Video?
Chris Brown, “With You” +150 3/2
Lil Wayne, “Lollipop” +200 2/1
Usher, “Love in This Club” +500 5/1
Flo Rida, “Low” +650 13/2
T.I., “No Matter What” +700 7/1
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best Female Video?
Rihanna, “Take a Bow” +225 9/4
Britney Spears, “Piece of Me” +250 5/2
Mariah Carey, “Touch My Body” +300 3/1
Katy Perry, “I Kissed a Girl” +325 9/2
Jordin Sparks, “No Air” +600 6/1
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best Rock Video?
Fall Out Boy “Beat It” +250 5/2
Foo Fighters “The Pretender” +250 11/4
Paramore “crushcrushcrush” +325 13/4
Slipknot “Psychosocial” +450 9/2
Linkin Park “Shadow of the Day” +550 11/2
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best Pop Video?
Britney Spears “Piece of Me” +200 2/1
Jonas Brothers “Burnin Up” +200 2/1
Tokio Hotel “Ready, Set, Go!” +400 4/1
Panic At The Disco “Nine In The Afternoon” +550 11/2
Danity Kane “Damaged” +650 13/2
Who will win the MTV Video Award for Best Hip Hop Video?
Lil Wayne “Lollipop” +100 1/1
Lupe Fiasco “Superstar” +400 4/1
Mary J. Blige “Just Fine” +450 9/2
Kanye West “Homecoming” +600 6/1
Flo Rida “Low” +700 7/1
Strange / Misc. Odds
Will Katy Perry kiss a girl on stage?
Yes -200
No +150
Will Kanye West walk on stage during the presentation of the Best Hip Hop Video Award?
Yes +250
No -400
Will Britney Spears receive a standing ovation when she first appears on stage at the MTV VMA’s?
Yes +200
No -300
Which Presidential Candidate will be mentioned first at the VMAs?
John McCain +400
Barack Obama -700
Diamondbacks-Dodgers Who Will Cover?
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The division rival Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Dan Haren in this game. Haren has a 14-7 record and a 3.24 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Derek Lowe. The righthander has a 3.69 ERA to go along with a 11-11 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks scored twice in the ninth inning Wednesday to come back and defeat the Cardinals 4-3, as +105 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Conor Jackson went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks. Chad Qualls pitched a scoreless ninth for the victory.
The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Padres on Wednesday, as -230 favorites. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Casey Blake homered and finished with two hits and two RBIs for the Dodgers. Hiroki Kuroda tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing four runs off 10 hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing Arizona LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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Yankees-Mariners Pointers
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The New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Yankees will trot Andy Pettitte out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Pettitte has a 13-11 record and a 4.52 ERA this season.
The Mariners will counter Pettitte with Jarrod Washburn. Lefthander Washburn has a 4.75 ERA to go along with a 5-14 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees were defeated 7-5 by the Rays last time out, as +155 underdogs. The combined 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Derek Jeter belted a three-homer in a losing effort for the Yankees. Darrell Rasner was rocked for five runs over 1 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
The Mariners were shut out 1-0 by the Rangers last time out, as -125 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Raul Ibanez had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Mariners. Felix Hernandez gave up the winning run over 7 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Seattle: 54-85 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Seattle most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Seattle is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Next up:
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Tigers-Twins Preview
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The Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at The Metrodome.
Righthander Armando Galarraga will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Galarraga is 12-4 this season with a 3.05 ERA.
It’ll be ace Francisco Liriano toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Lefthander Liriano is 4-3 with a 3.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers were clipped 7-1 by the Angels in Thursday’s rubber match as +145 underdogs. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Curtis Granderson homered in a losing effort for the Tigers. Kenny Rogers was tagged for six runs in just two innings in the loss.
The Twins were swept away in their three-game series with the Blue Jays as they lost 9-0 in Thursday’s finale. The game was listed as a pick’em, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Denard Span went 2-for-4 at the plate in the loss for
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 77-63 SU Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home Next up:
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Indians-Royals Who Will Cover?
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The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Indians will trot Anthony Reyes out to the mound in this one. Righthander Reyes has a 2-1 record and a 2.01 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brandon Duckworth who starts for the Royals. Righthander Duckworth is 2-0 with a 4.91 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 152-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians failed to complete a sweep of the White Sox, as they were doubled 4-2 in the finale on Wednesday. The Indians were +120 underdogs in that game, while the six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double for the Indians. Jeremy Sowers gave up all four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
The Royals completed a sweep of their doubleheader and three-game series on Thursday, as they defeated the A’s 9-6. The Royals won the game as -115 favorites, while the 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Jose Guillen went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs to lead the Royals. Kyle Davies allowed just one run and three hits over five innings in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 60-79 SU Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Cleveland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Cleveland Kansas City is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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Padres-Brewers Pointers
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The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at
The Padres will give the ball to starter Josh Geer in this one. Righthander Geer is 1-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
It’ll be CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Lefthander Sabathia is 15-8 with a 2.82 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 380-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Hundley drove in two runs in helping the Padres knock off the Brewers 5-2 in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday. The Padres won that game as +210 underdogs, while the seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Luis Rodriguez also drove in two runs for the Padres, while Will Venable had one RBI. Shawn Estes allowed one run off seven hits over six innings of work in getting the win.
J.J. Hardy went deep in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were favored at -240. Jeff Suppan gave up five runs off seven hits over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 80-60 SU San Diego most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee San Diego is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Red Sox-Rangers Pointspread Pointers
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The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark.
The Red Sox will give the ball to ace starter Josh Beckett in this one. Righthander Beckett is 11-9 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
It’ll be ace Kevin Millwood toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Millwood is 9-7 with a 4.84 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Cora scored on a throwing error in the ninth inning to lift the Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the Orioles as -350 favorites on Wednesday. The game’s nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-4 with a solo home run for the Red Sox, and Mark Kotsay drove in a pair of runs. Justin Masterson tossed two scoreless innings of relief for the win.
Matt Bradley’s sacrifice fly gave the Rangers a 1-0 win over the Mariners in the rubber match on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Josh Hamilton went 3-for-4 at the plate for the Rangers. Dustin Nippert tossed seven scoreless innings for the win, and Frank Francisco closed out the ninth with his fourth save.
Current streak:
Team records:
Texas: 69-72 SU Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Texas most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games on the road Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Boston Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Next up:
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Nationals-Braves Preview
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The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Friday.
The Nationals will trot Jason Bergmann out to the mound in this one. Righthander Bergmann has a 2-10 record and a 4.62 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 3.59 ERA to go along with a 11-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves scored early and held on for a 2-0 win over the Nationals on Thursday, as -130 favorites. The two runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kelly Johnson went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Braves. James Parr threw six scoreless innings for the win.
Ronnie Belliard went 3-for-3 at the plate for the Nationals, who were +125 underdogs. Shairon Martis gave up two runs off four hits in five innings to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 61-80 SU Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a loss are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road Atlanta is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington Atlanta is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home Atlanta is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Next up:
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