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A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Tuesday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Righthander Brandon Backe will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Backe is 9-12 this season with a 5.42 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be ace Carlos Zambrano. The righthander has a 3.53 ERA to go along with a 13-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Roy Oswalt threw 8 1-3 scoreless innings to get the win, as the Astros blanked the Cubs 3-0 on Monday.
Hunter Pence was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Astros, who also got an RBI from Geoff Blum in the victory.
Jason Marquis surrendered two runs over six innings to take the defeat for
Current streak:
Team records:
Chicago: 85-53 SU Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Chi Cubs are 8-2 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston’s last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston’s last 20 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi Cubs’s last 16 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games Next up:
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Braves-Marlins Vegas Betting Odds
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins meet at Dolphin Stadium.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one. Righthander Morton is 4-8 this season with a 6.10 ERA.
Starting this game for the Marlins will be Anibal Sanchez. The righthander has a 4.46 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
John Baker’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Marlins over the Braves 4-3 on Monday.
Jorge Cantu hit a two-run homer for the Marlins, while Matt Lindstrom picked up the win after pitching the top of the ninth inning for
Brandon Jones was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida: 70-68 SU Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 4-6 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 Florida most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Florida Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida’s last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games when playing Atlanta Next up:
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Mets-Brewers Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Mets on Tuesday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at
The Mets will give the ball to starter Oliver Perez in this one. Lefthander Perez is 9-7 this season with a 3.90 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Perez with Manny Parra. Lefthander Parra has a 4.02 ERA to go along with a 10-6 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Delgado went 2-for-4 with a two-run dinger to lead the Mets past the Brewers 4-2 on Monday.
Winning pitcher Johan Santana allowed two runs over six innings for the Mets, who got a run batted in from Ryan Church in the payday.
Ryan Braun was 3-for-4 with an RBI for
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 80-57 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 19 of NY Mets’s last 25 games when playing Milwaukee Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee’s last 14 games when playing at home against NY Mets Next up:
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Pirates-Reds Preview
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The division rival Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Ian Snell in this game. Snell has a 5-10 record and a 5.77 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Aaron Harang who starts for the Reds. Righthander Harang is 4-14 with a 5.43 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates were shut out 7-0 by the Brewers last time out, as +230 underdogs at home. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Jeff Karstens gave up three runs over 6 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
Joey Votto went 4-for-4 with four RBIs as the Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Giants in a 9-3 rout on Sunday. The Reds won that game as -120 favorites, and the 12 runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (8).
Bronson Arroyo drove in two runs in three trips to the plate. Arroyo improved to 13-10 with the victory, allowing two runs off 10 hits over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cincinnati: 61-76 SU Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 2-8 After a loss are 1-9 Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Pittsburgh’s last 24 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Next up:
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Yankees-Rays Vegas Betting Odds
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday when they battle the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter Mike Mussina in this one. Righthander Mussina is 16-7 this season with a 3.41 ERA.
Mussina’s opponent in this one will be Matt Garza. The Rays righthander has a 3.53 ERA to go along with a 11-7 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-6 with four runs batted in, as the Yankees overpowered the Tigers 13-9 on Monday.
The Rays completed a three-game sweep on Sunday with a 10-4 win over the Orioles, as -240 favorites. The game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Jason Bartlett was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Rays. James Shields threw seven innings for his 12th victory, allowing one run off six hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Tampa Bay most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up:
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Twins-Blue Jays Who Will Cover?
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The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Righthander Glen Perkins will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Perkins is 12-3 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Perkins with David Purcey. Lefthander Purcey has a 5.53 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins scored five runs in a sixth-inning rally to defeat the A’s 12-4 and earn a split of the four-game series on Sunday. The Twins won that game as -135 favorites, while the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Justin Morneau belted a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs to lead the Twins. Scott Baker threw six innings for the win, giving up one run and six hits.
The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 6-2 as a -105 pick’em on Sunday. The game’s combined eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Rod Barajas led the Blue Jays with a two-run double, and Scott Rolen went deep in the win. Roy Halladay went seven innings for the his 17th victory, allowing two runs off eight hits.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 70-66 SU Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Minnesota’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Toronto Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto’s last 17 games at home Next up:
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Orioles-Red Sox Pointspread Pointers
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The Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Radhames Liz in this game. Liz has a 5-3 record and a 6.95 ERA this season.
Liz’s opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 3.41 ERA to go along with a 12-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 280-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dustin Pedroia and Jed Lowrie drove in two runs apiece to lead the Red Sox over the Orioles 7-4 on Monday night.
Jason Varitek and Jeff Bailey hit solo shots for the Red Sox, while winning pitcher Paul Byrd gave up four runs over seven innings for
Juan Castro was 2-for-3 with a homer for
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 80-57 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home Next up:
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Angels-Tigers Preview
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at
Joe Saunders will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Lefthander Saunders is 14-7 this season with a 3.67 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be Chris Lambert. The righthander has a 6.74 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels were defeated 4-3 by the Rangers last time out, as -200 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Juan Rivera belted a two-run homer for the Angels. John Lackey gave up four runs off nine hits in five innings on the hill.
Magglio Ordonez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs for the Tigers in their 13-9 loss to the Yankees on Monday.
Team records:
Detroit: 66-71 SU Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games when playing Detroit LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 7 games LA Angels are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games at home Detroit is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up:
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White Sox-Indians Pointers
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.
Lefthander John Danks will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Danks is 10-7 this season with a 3.30 ERA.
Danks’s opponent in this one will be Fausto Carmona. The Indians ace righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Cliff Lee threw a complete-game shutout to lead the Indians past the White Sox 5-0 on Monday night.
Asdrubal Cabrera knocked in two runs for the Indians, while Shin-Soo Choo was 3-for-4 with a run batted in for
Losing pitcher Clayton Richard allowed three earned runs over four innings for
Team records:
Cleveland: 66-70 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Cleveland are 9-1 After playing Cleveland are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox Cleveland is 2-9 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox Next up:
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Bristol Palin Not Likely To Have Immediate Affect on Presidential Betting Odds
Not even Hurricane Gustav or the possible hurricane, Hurricane Hanna can stop the mud slinging and innuendo between supporters of Barack Obama and John McCain.
According to the updated political betting odds, Barack Obama is now a 2-1 favorite to be next President of the
Already earlier in the day, an email smear campaign of “Sarah Palin is trailer trash” had commenced, even before Gustav hit the
While tennis fans were betting heavily on Rafael Nadal to defeat Sam Querrey, Cy McCormick reports that some sharp bettors are betting on John McCain as the big underdog at sundry sportsbooks.
Most political observers agree that the pregnancy of Palin’s daughter will have little affect on the race, though pro-unborn rights activists are sure to rally around Bristol’s decision.
Also, should the far left mudslingers like Keith Olbermann, DailyKos.com, or Arianna Huffington use Bristol Palin’s pregnancy as a weapon, the undecided would likely rally around Palin.
Remember, Barack Obama is the son of a single mother reminds Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy, CEO of OffshoreInsiders.com