Twins-Rangers Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark.
Francisco Liriano will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Lefthander Liriano is 5-11 this season with a 5.39 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Tommy Hunter. The righthander has a 2.26 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins lost to Cleveland 7-4 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Delmon Young hit a two-run home run for Minnesota and Nick Blackburn was ripped for six runs on six hits in 2 1-3 innings.
The Rangers defeated Boston 4-3 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with a home run and two RBI for Texas, while Dustin Nippert allowed two runs on six hits over six innings.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 56-61 SU
Texas: 66-50 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 2-8
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to Minnesota, Tuesday, August 18

 

Giants-Mets Lines Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Monday.
Righthander Joe Martinez will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Martinez is 1-1 this season with a 5.79 ERA.
It’ll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 7-7 with a 5.28 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets defeated the Giants 3-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Daniel Murphy delivered an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning for the Mets and Luis Castillo hit a two-run home run in the win.
Eugenio Velez was 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored for San Francisco and Jonathan Sanchez gave up two runs on four hits in seven innings.
Team records:
San Francisco: 63-54 SU
New York: 54-63 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Francisco’s last 18 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
NY Mets are 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco
NY Mets are 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Next up:
San Francisco at Cincinnati, Tuesday, August 18
NY Mets home to Atlanta, Tuesday, August 18

 

Angels-Orioles Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Camden Yards.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ervin Santana in this game. Santana has a 6-6 record and a 6.46 ERA this season.
It’ll be David Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 4-4 with a 3.99 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels defeated Baltimore 17-8 in 13 innings as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 25 runs scored went well OVER the posted over/under total (11).
Chone Figgins was 4-7 with three RBI and three runs scored for the Angels, while Erick Aybar was 3-6 with three RBI.
Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis hit two-run home runs for Baltimore, while Luke Scott added a solo shot.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 70-45
SU
Baltimore
: 48-69 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Baltimore’s last 18 games
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
LA Angels at Cleveland, Tuesday, August 18
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, August 18

 

Brewers-Pirates Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at PNC Park.
Carlos Villanueva will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Villanueva is 0-2 this season with a 4.95 ERA.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be Kevin Hart. The righthander has a 4.05 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers lost to Houston 8-5 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Ryan Braun was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI for Milwaukee and Felipe Lopez was 3-4 with a run scored.
The Cubs handed the Pirates a fourth straight loss in a 3-1 victory on Saturday, as -165 favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Zach Duke gave up nine hits and three runs over 7 1-3 innings in suffering the loss for the +145 underdog Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 58-59 SU
Pittsburgh: 46-70 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, August 18

 

Diamondbacks-Braves Lines Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Max Scherzer in this one. Righthander Scherzer is 7-6 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
It’ll be Tommy Hanson toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Hanson is 7-2 with a 3.05 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to the Dodgers 9-3 as a +150 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Rusty Ryal hit a solo home run for Arizona and Yusmeiro Petit was pounded for seven runs on nine hits in four innings.
The Braves lost to Philadelphia 4-1 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Matt Diaz was 2-4 with a solo home run for Atlanta, while Javier Vazquez gave up four runs on six hits in seven innings.
Team records:
Arizona: 54-64 SU
Atlanta: 61-56 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona’s last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Next up:
Arizona at Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 18
Atlanta at NY Mets, Tuesday, August 18

 

Phillies-Braves Odds Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter JA Happ in this one. Lefthander Happ is 6-2 this season with a 2.81 ERA.
Happ’s opponent in this one will be Javier Vazquez. The Braves righthander has a 2.90 ERA to go along with a 10-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves scored twice in the ninth inning to come back and defeat the Phillies 4-3 on Saturday, as +110 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Brian McCann launched a two-run homer for the Braves, while Omar Infante drove in the winning run. Peter Moylan tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the win in relief.
Jayson Werth homered in a losing effort for the Phillies, who were -130 favorites. Brad Lidge surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 65-49 SU
Atlanta: 61-55 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Arizona, Tuesday, August 18
Atlanta at NY Mets, Tuesday, August 18

 

Pirates-Cubs Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Ross Ohlendorf in this one. Righthander Ohlendorf is 10-8 this season with a 4.30 ERA.
It’ll be Rich Harden toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Harden is 7-7 with a 4.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 275-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs handed the Pirates a fourth straight loss in a 3-1 victory on Saturday, as -165 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Jeff Baker belted a solo home run and drove in a pair of runs to lead the Cubs. Tom Gorzelanny fanned eight batters, allowing just three hits and one run over five innings for his fifth victory.
Zach Duke gave up nine hits and three runs over 7 1-3 innings in suffering the loss for the +145 underdog Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 46-70
SU
Chicago
: 60-55 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Monday, August 17
Chi Cubs at San Diego, Monday, August 17

 

Red Sox-Rangers Odds Preview

The Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.
Junichi Tazawa will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Tazawa is 1-0 this season with a 1.80 ERA.
It’ll be Dustin Nippert toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Nippert is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers evened their three-game series with a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, as -135 favorites. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Julio Borbon went 4-for-5 at the plate with a pair of runs batted in for the Rangers. Derek Holland pitched 6 2-3 innings for the win, and Neftali Feliz closed out the game for his first save.
Victor Martinez went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Red Sox, who were +115 underdogs. Brad Penny gave up eight hits and four runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Boston: 66-50 SU
Texas: 65-50 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 2-8
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Boston at Toronto, Tuesday, August 18
Texas home to Minnesota, Monday, August 17

 

Tiger Woods Enters Sunday Atop Vegas Betting Leaderboard

What do Michael Vick and Tiger Woods have in common with Chima Simone of Big Brother? Odds are now posted on all of the above.

The Sunday morning line to win the 2009 USPGA Championship has two familiar names at the top. The latest golf odds entering the final round have Tiger Woods the overwhelming 2/9 favorite followed by Padraig Harrington at 9/2.

Woods enters with a two-stroke lead at -8, followed by Y.E. Yang and Padraig Harrington at -6.

Yang though is still listed at 20/1 to put on the glass slipper. Henrik Stenson, who enters Sunday at -4 is a 28/1 shot to win it all according to the sportsbooks.

From Woods to would he?

Will Mike Vick start a game at QB in 2009? According to BetUs Sportsbook “yes” is +240. Vick recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The fantasy football cheat sheet 2009 should get a workout as season long props for NFL players are also posted. 

In other betting news, of course there are even odds on reality television and in Big Brother 11 the outspoken Chima Simone called it quits. He was listed as the +400 co-favorite with Michele Noonan at BetED, which has not adjusted the post announcement betting line as of yet.

Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions picked up their first straight up since Woodstock, but failed to cover the three-point spread, winning as time expired with a Jason Hanson field goal.