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Cubs-Pirates Who Will Cover?

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at PNC Park.
Ace righthander Carlos Zambrano will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Zambrano is 13-5 this season with a 3.29 ERA.
It’ll be ace Ian Snell toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Snell is 5-10 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run dinger and had four runs batted in, as the Cubs drilled the Pirates 12-3 on Monday night.
Chicago cashed as -200 road favorites as the game played over the 8.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
Kosuke Fukudome was 3-for-4 with four RBIs for the Cubs, while winning pitcher Ted Lilly gave up three runs over seven innings for Chicago.
Adam LaRoche had a two-run homer for Pittsburgh, as Jeff Karstens was rocked for five runs over three innings to take the loss for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 81-50 SU
Pittsburgh: 57-74 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chi Cubs’s last 13 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Pittsburgh’s last 20 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh’s last 19 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, August 27

 

Marlins-Braves Vegas Betting Odds

The division rival Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Marlins will trot ace Scott Olsen out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Olsen has a 6-8 record and a 4.11 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Olsen with Jair Jurrjens. Righthander Jurrjens has a 3.28 ERA to go along with a 11-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins defeated Arizona 5-2 as a -105 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Josh Willingham was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI for Florida, while Ricky Nolasco earned the win after allowing two runs on three hits with 10 strikeouts over seven 1-3 innings.
The Braves lost to St. Louis 6-3 as a +185 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Jo-Jo Reyes drove in two runs for Atlanta and he also took the loss after giving up five earned runs in five 2-3 innings.
Team records:
Florida: 67-64 SU
Atlanta: 57-74 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 1-9

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Florida, Wednesday, August 27

 

Mets-Phillies Vegas Betting Odds

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Pedro Martinez in this game. Martinez has a 4-3 record and a 4.97 ERA this season.

The Phillies will counter Martinez with Jamie Moyer. Lefthander Moyer has a 3.54 ERA to go along with a 11-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Mike Pelfrey went the distance to get the win, as the Mets rolled past the Astros 9-1 on Monday night.

New York won as -235 home favorites as the teams played over the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Brett Myers tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the victory, as the Phillies shut out the Dodgers 5-0 on Monday night.

Philadelphia won as -120 home favorites as the game played under the 8.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 73-59 SU
Philadelphia: 72-59 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets are 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games

Next up:
Philadelphia home to NY Mets, Wednesday, August 27

Red Sox-Yankees Pointspread Pointers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium.
Tim Wakefield will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Wakefield is 7-8 this season with a 3.67 ERA.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be Andy Pettitte. The lefthander has a 4.17 ERA to go along with a 13-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox defeated Toronto 6-5 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Jed Lowrie hit a solo home run in the 11th inning for Boston, while Dustin Pedoia hit a three-run home run in the win.
The Yankees edged Baltimore 8-7 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (11).
Robinson Cano was 4-5 with a home run and two RBI for the Yankees, while Johnny Damon hit a three-run home run in the win.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 75-55 SU
New York: 70-60 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games when playing Boston
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Boston, Wednesday, August 27

 

White Sox-Orioles Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday when they battle the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Righthander Gavin Floyd will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Floyd is 13-6 this season with a 3.78 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be Brian Burres. The lefthander has a 5.38 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jim Thome went deep for a solo homer, as the White Sox defeated the Orioles 4-3 on Monday night.
Chicago cashed in as -120 road favorites as the game played under the 11.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Ken Griffey Jr. knocked in a run for the White Sox, while Clayton Richard allowed three runs over six innings to get the win for Chicago.
Jay Payton was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for Baltimore, as losing pitcher Chris Waters allowed three earned runs over seven innings for the Orioles.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 75-56 SU
Baltimore: 62-69 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox’s last 16 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baltimore’s last 16 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Baltimore home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, August 27

 

College Football Betting

 

OffshoreInsiders.com is proud to debut the 2008 edition of the Tailgate Party. “Sports bettors made significant profits from the free information in our NFL preseason version,” explains OffshoreInsiders.com CEO Joe Duffy.

However, the NFL preseason is very much a modified version compared to the regular season NCAA football and the NFL versions.

Get the college football version of the Tailgate Party which features college football live odds, plus scores and betting trends (who the public is betting), more NCAA football against the spread angles, free picks, game previews written for bettors, weather, injuries, motivational factors, CFB Halftime Lines, the StatFox matchups, and the Chalk Gaming version.

Yes, this is the same feature sports bettors have enjoyed for years on the scorephones. However, the platform of the Internet gives sports bettors more flexibility than the popular version heard on the scorephones.

The Tailgate Party will be available every day there is NFL or college football action through the bowls and the Super Bowl.

 

Rockies-Giants Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Monday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park.
The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jeff Francis in this one. Lefthander Francis is 3-8 this season with a 5.52 ERA.
It’ll be Matt Cain toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Cain is 8-9 with a 3.52 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies defeated Cincinnati 4-3 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The seven scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Omar Quintanilla hit a walk-of solo home run in the 12th inning for Colorado, while Matt Holliday was 2-4 and scored a pair of runs in the win.
The Giants defeated San Diego 7-4 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Bengie Molina was 3-4 with a home run and three RBI for San Francisco, while Fred Lewis was 3-5 with three runs scored.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
San Francisco has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 61-71 SU
San Francisco: 58-72 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 8 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Colorado, Tuesday, August 26

 

 

Twins-Mariners Who Will Cover?

The Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Safeco Field.
Ace Francisco Liriano will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Lefthander Liriano is 4-3 this season with a 4.23 ERA.
It’ll be Miguel Batista toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Righthander Batista is 3-9 with a 7.07 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins lost to the Angels 5-3 as a +150 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).
Justin Morneau was 3-4 with a home run and three RBI for Minnesota and Nick Punto was 3-4 in the loss.
The Mariners defeated Oakland 8-4 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Jose Lopez hit a three-run home run and Kenji Johjima was 2-3 with a solo home run for Seattle, while Miguel Cairo was 2-3 with two RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 74-56 SU
Seattle: 48-82 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 6-4
After playing LA Angels are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle’s last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Seattle’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Seattle home to Minnesota, Tuesday, August 26

 

Athletics-Angels Vegas Betting Odds

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Dallas Braden will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Braden is 2-3 this season with a 4.41 ERA.
It’ll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 10-9 with a 4.47 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Athletics lost to Seattle 8-4 as a +170 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs score went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Jack Hannahan hit a pair of solo home runs for Oakland, while Rob Bowen also cracked a solo shot in the loss.
The Angels defeated Minnesota 5-3 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).
Mark Teixeira was 3-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored for Los Angeles, while Ervin Santana allowed three runs in seven innings with 10 strikeouts in a no-decision.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 59-71 SU
Los Angeles: 79-50 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 8-2
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland’s last 23 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels’s last 10 games at home
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
LA Angels home to Oakland, Tuesday, August 26

 

Diamondbacks-Padres Pointspread Pointers

The division rival Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at PETCO Park.
Dan Haren will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Haren is 14-6 this season with a 3.12 ERA.
Haren’s opponent in this one will be Jake Peavy. The Padres ace righthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 9-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Florida 5-2 as a -105 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Stephen Drew was 2-4 with a solo home run for Arizona, while Doug Davis took the loss after giving up three runs in seven innings.
The Padres lost to San Francisco 7-4 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brian Giles hit a solo home run for San Diego and Kevin Kouzmanoff was 2-5 with a run scored.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 68-62 SU
San Diego: 48-82 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to Arizona, Tuesday, August 26