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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets meet at Shea Stadium.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 8-10 record and a 4.40 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Myers with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 3.66 ERA to go along with a 13-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies lost 9-7 to the Nationals last time out, as -155 favorites. The combined 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Howard belted two home runs and went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Phillies. Chad Durbin allowed four runs off five hits to suffer the loss in relief.
Ryan Church belted a grand slam home run to give the Mets a 9-2 win and a sweep of the three-game series over the Brewers on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Nick Evans hit a pinch-hit two-run single for the Mets. Oliver Perez tossed 6 2-3 innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets’s last 10 games at home NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up:
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Cubs-Reds Pointers
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The division rival Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ted Lilly in this one. Lefthander Lilly is 13-8 this season with a 4.23 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 13-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Randy Wolf tossed a complete-game shutout on Wednesday, leading the Astros to a 4-0 win over the Cubs. The Astros won the game as +205 underdogs, while the four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Ty Wigginton belted a two-run homer to lead the Astros at the plate. Wolf whiffed eight batters in earning the win.
The Reds scored three times in the eighth inning to earn an 8-6 win over the Pirates as -120 favorites on Thursday. The combined 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Joey Votto homered and finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead the Reds. Nick Masset tossed the win in relief, and Francisco Cordero notched his 27th save.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 62-78 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi Cubs’s last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Rays-Blue Jays Vegas Betting Odds
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Andy Sonnanstine will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Sonnanstine is 13-6 this season with a 4.61 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Sonnanstine with ace Roy Halladay. Righthander Halladay has a 2.72 ERA to go along with a 17-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays gave up five runs in the ninth inning, but managed to pull out a 7-5 win over the Yankees on Thursday, as -170 favorites. The combined 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Willy Aybar homered and went 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Rays. Scott Kazmir tossed a one-hitter through six innings for the win.
Jesse Litsch tossed a four-hit complete-game shutout on Thursday, as The Blue Jays swept away the Twins with a 9-0 win. The Blue Jays won the game as a -105 pick’em, and the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Travis Snider went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Blue Jays. Litsch improved to 10-8 with the victory.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 73-66 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing Toronto Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Next up:
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Athletics-Orioles Preview
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The Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Camden Yards.
The Athletics will trot Dallas Braden out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Braden has a 3-3 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.
Braden’s opponent in this one will be Chris Waters. The Orioles lefthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s were defeated 9-6 Thursday night and were swept in the three-game series by the Royals. The A’s were +105 underdogs, while the 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Sweeney belted two doubles and finished with two RBIs for the A’s. Dan Meyer gave up eight runs off nine hits over 3 1-3 innings in the loss.
The Orioles lost 5-4 to the Red Sox and were swept in the three-game series on Wednesday, as +280 underdogs. The nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Luke Scott drove in one run and scored once for the Orioles. Jim Miller gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Baltimore: 63-76 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 8-2 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore Oakland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Baltimore Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games Baltimore is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Oakland Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland Next up:
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Navy Midshipmen-Ball State Cardinals Pointers
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The Navy Midshipmen and the Ball State Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Scheumann Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.
Team records:
Navy: 1-0 SU, 0-0 Navy most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Ball State most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Navy’s last 5 games on the road Navy is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Navy is 15-4 ATS in its last 19 games on the road Navy is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
Navy at Duke, Saturday, September 13 |
Athletics-Royals Pointspread Pointers
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The Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
Righthander Dana Eveland will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Eveland is 8-8 this season with a 4.21 ERA.
The Royals will counter Eveland with Brian Bannister. Righthander Bannister has a 5.75 ERA to go along with a 7-14 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Billy Butler went 3-for-4 with a three-run dinger and four runs batted in to lead the Royals over the Athletics 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Ryan Shealy hit a solo homer for the Royals, while winning pitcher Zach Greinke allowed two runs over seven innings for
Daric Barton was 3-for-3 with a big fly and two RBIs for
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 58-79 SU Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Oakland is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland’s last 19 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games Next up:
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Angels-Tigers Who Will Cover?
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
The Angels will give the ball to starter Ervin Santana in this one. Righthander Santana is 14-5 this season with a 3.31 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be Kenny Rogers. The lefthander has a 5.28 ERA to go along with a 9-12 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers scored four runs in the seventh and eighth innings combined in a 9-6 win over the Angels on Wednesday, as -120 favorites. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Placido Polanco went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs to lead the Tigers. Kyle Farnsworth allowed just three hits in 1 2-3 innings of relief to earn the victory.
Mark Teixeira homered and drove in three runs for the Angels, who were +110 underdogs in that game. Jose Arredondo gave up two runs off three hits over one inning in a losing effort.
Team records:
Detroit: 67-72 SU When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Detroit LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games Detroit is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels Next up:
LA Angels at Chi White Sox, Friday, September 5 |
Pirates-Reds Vegas Betting Odds
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds meet at
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Tom Gorzelanny in this one. Lefthander Gorzelanny is 6-9 this season with a 6.61 ERA.
Gorzelanny’s opponent in this one will be Josh Fogg. The Reds righthander has a 7.89 ERA to go along with a 2-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates scored twice in the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Reds 6-5 on Wednesday, as +180 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Doumit went 2-for-3 with two RBIs to lead the Pirates. Tyler Yates got the win in relief, and Matt Capps closed out the ninth with his 19th save.
Joey Votto homered and finished two hits for the Reds. Jeremy Affeldt surrendered two runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 61-78 SU Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Next up:
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South Carolina Gamecocks-Vanderbilt Commodores Pointers
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The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gamecocks listed as 10-point favorites versus the Commodores, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Team records:
Vanderbilt: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS South Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 3-7 Vanderbilt most recently: A few trends to consider:
South Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Vanderbilt South Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina’s last 5 games on the road South Carolina is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vanderbilt’s last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vanderbilt’s last 12 games Vanderbilt is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Vanderbilt is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home Next up:
Vanderbilt home to Rice, Saturday, September 13 |
Nicholls State Colonels-New Mexico State Aggies Preview
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The Nicholls State Colonels and the New Mexico State Aggies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Team records:
Nicholls State : SU, ATS New Mexico State : SU, ATS New Mexico State most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 5-5 A few trends to consider:
Nicholls State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Nicholls State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
Nicholls State at Memphis , Saturday, September 20 New Mexico State at Nebraska , Saturday, September 13 |