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A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Thursday when they battle the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Scott Baker in this game. Baker has a 7-3 record and a 3.91 ERA this season.
The Angels will counter Baker with ace John Lackey. Righthander Lackey has a 3.22 ERA to go along with a 10-2 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins defeated the A’s 3-1 in Wednesday’s rubber match, as -280 favorites. The four runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (7.5).
Mike Redmond went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Twins. Francisco Liriano tossed five innings for the win, allowing one run off five hits and Joe Nathan notched his 34th save.
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Erick Aybar drove in two runs to lead the Angels at the plate. Jose Arredondo tossed 1 2-3 innings of relief for the win, and Francisco Rodriguez closed out the ninth with his 48th save.
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games at home LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up:
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Padres-Diamondbacks Pointers
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The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chad Reineke in this game. Reineke has a 1-0 record and a 5.40 ERA this season.
Reineke’s opponent in this one will be Brandon Webb. The Diamondbacks ace righthander has a 2.95 ERA to go along with a 18-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 330-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Despite getting badly outhit on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 8-6 as -150 favorites. The 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7).
Adam Dunn smacked a three-run homer to lead the Diamondbacks. Dan Haren allowed five runs and 11 hits over six innings for the win.
Jody Gerut homered in a losing effort for the Padres, who were +135 underdogs. Jake Peavy allowed six runs off five hits over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona: 66-60 SU San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 Arizona most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego Next up:
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Braves-Mets Who Will Cover?
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The Atlanta Braves will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Mike Hampton in this one. Lefthander Hampton is 2-1 this season with a 6.92 ERA.
The Mets will counter
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets scored five runs in the first inning in defeating the Braves 6-3 as a -140 favorite on Wednesday. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Daniel Murphy drove in two runs, and David Wright homered for the Mets. Mike Pelfrey tossed a complete-game for his 12th victory, allowing three runs off three hits.
Gregor Blanco had two hits and drove in the lone run for the Braves, who were +125 underdogs. Jair Jurrjens gave up six runs over five innings in taking the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games NY Mets are 8-1 SU in its last 9 games NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta NY Mets are 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Next up:
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Yankees-Blue Jays Preview
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The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
Sidney Ponson will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Ponson is 7-3 this season with a 4.19 ERA.
Ponson’s opponent in this one will be Roy Halladay. The Blue Jays ace righthander has a 2.67 ERA to go along with a 14-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andy Pettitte allowed just one run over seven innings as the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-1 last time out, as -165 favorites. The six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Derek Jeter went 3-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer to lead the Yankees. Pettitte improved to 13-9 with the victory.
Alex Rios drove in the run for the Blue Jays, who were +150 underdogs. David Purcey gave up all five runs off seven hits in just four innings of work.
Team records:
Toronto: 65-61 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 2-8 After playing Toronto are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Toronto is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Toronto is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Nationals-Phillies Preview
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tim Redding in this game.
It’ll be Jamie Moyer toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Moyer is 11-7 with a 3.64 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 275-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brett Myers had nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout on Wednesday, leading the Phillies in a 4-0 win over the Nationals. The Phillies won that game as -250 favorites, but the four runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Greg Dobbs led the way with a two-run blast, and Jayson Werth drove in a run for the Phillies. Myers earned his sixth win of the season.
Collin Balester gave up four runs over six innings in suffering the loss.
Oddsmakers had the Nationals listed as +220 underdogs.
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 68-58 SU When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing After a loss are 0-10
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Washington Next up:
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Marlins-Giants Poinspread Pointers
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The Florida Marlins and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Josh Johnson in this one. Righthander Johnson is 3-0 this season with a 3.37 ERA.
It’ll be Matt Palmer toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Palmer is 0-1 with a 23.18 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants pulled of a hard-fought 6-5 win over the Marlins on Wednesday, as -125 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Randy Winn went 3-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the Giants. Brian Wilson allowed three runs in relief in earning the win.
John Baker cracked at three-run homer for the Marlins, who were +110 underdogs. Matt Lindstrom gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Arizona are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Francisco Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games San Francisco is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Florida San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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Rockies-Dodgers Who Willl Cover?
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet at Dodger Stadium.
The
It’ll be Derek Lowe toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Righthander Lowe is 9-10 with a 3.99 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the
Brad Hawpe drove in the winning run to lift the
Hawpe finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the
Russell Martin had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Dodgers, who were favored at -200 in that game. Jonathan Broxton gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Colorado is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers Colorado is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado LA Dodgers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Colorado Next up:
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Reds-Cubs Pointers
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The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
Josh Fogg will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Fogg is 2-5 this season with a 8.57 ERA.
It’ll be ace Carlos Zambrano toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Zambrano is 12-5 with a 3.38 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 330-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Reds scored off a fielder’s choice and a sacrifice fly as they defeated the Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday, as +215 underdogs. The three runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jeff Keppinger and Jolbert Cabrera drove in the runs for
Mark DeRosa had two hits and drove in the lone run for the Cubs, who were favored at -250 in that game. Ted Lilly surrendered two runs off two hits with seven strikeouts in a losing effort.
Team records:
Chicago: 77-49 SU Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 2-8 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road Cincinnati is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games Chi Cubs are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Next up:
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Royals-Indians Vegas Betting Odds
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The Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The Royals will trot Zach Greinke out to the mound in this one. Righthander Greinke has a 9-8 record and a 3.92 ERA this season.
Greinke’s opponent in this one will be Cliff Lee. The Indians lefthander has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 17-2 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians struck for five runs in the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Royals 8-5 on Wednesday, as a -105 pick’em. The 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Kelly Shoppach belted two home runs, and Franklin Gutierrez had three RBIs for the Indians. Juan Rincon threw a scoreless eighth for the win, and Jensen Lewis closed out the game with just his fourth save.
Mike Aviles went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Royals. Joakim Soria was tagged with the loss after giving up three runs in relief.
Current streak:
Team records:
Cleveland: 58-67 SU Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland Kansas City is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Cleveland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City Cleveland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Kansas City Next up:
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NFL Quarterback Rotations For Preseason NFL
Here are quarterback rotations, news and notes and key gambling advice for the weekend’s preseason NFL betting.
Friday
Eagles-Patriots
Already a weakness, the Eagles are hurting out wide receiver. Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are both out for this game. Curtis was the leading receiver last year.
Saturday
Ravens-Rams
Troy Smith starts at quarterback for the Ravens. He may play as much as three quarters. “Head coach John Harbaugh knows that Kyle Boller is terrible. He will give Smith every chance to win the job,” says NFL betting guru Mike Godsey of GodsTips. Godsey seems to imply a lot of passing will be done by the normally ball control Ravens.
However Smith has been terrible so far completing just 8-of-17 for no touchdowns and one pick. Rams star running back Steven Jackson is still a holdout. Though reports say that may end soon, it is extremely unlikely he would play Saturday.
Wide receiver Torry Holt is questionable because of a tight back.
Saints-Bengals
New Orleans TE Jeremy Shockey is practicing and may get his first action of the preseason.
Sunday
Bills-Colts
The Bills will be without RB Willis McGahee. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is out. Stevie Vincent Senior Analyst of OffshoreInsiders.com says that Manning may now miss the start of the season, hence “We expect Jim Sorgi to air it out as there is a very good chance that he will get playing time this regular season.”
Sports betting insiders are keeping an eye on
Monday
Seahawks-Chargers
Backup Seneca Wallace has been limited, so third stringer Charlie Frye has been taking many of the snaps. Though Chargers TE Antonio Gates returned to practice, he is not expected to play.