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The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the top of the 12th inning to defeat the Pirates 11-6 on Thursday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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Monthly Archives: August 2009
NFL Preseason Picks Starts With Hall-of-Fame Game Titans-Bills
Ah finally the NFL preseason betting picks season is here. The top NFL handicappers share their clipboard with the preseason primer.
Quarterback rotations and key player statuses are updated closer to gametime at Lines-Maker.com. For the early primer, we will focus on two facets gamblers love: position battles, especially at QB and new coaches.
While many football betting experts have stated such rules-of-thumb are overplayed by bettors, these preseason primer reports take a “we report, you decide” approach.
Sunday, August 8
Titans-Bills
This “neutral” Hall of Fame game should have more Bills fans making the journey as former Bills sack master Bruce Smith and Bills founder Ralph Wilson Jr. will be inducted. Former starting QB Vince Young is now the backup for the Titans but has looked sharp in training camp.
This game marks the debut of the Terrell Owens circus coming to
Friday, August 14
Broncos-49ers
Top draft WR Michael Crabtree is a holdout for the Niners.
Minnesota-Indianapolis
The Vikings have a major QB battle as Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson, two mistake prone signal callers will contend.
Colts head coach Jim Caldwell will be making his debut.
Rams-Jets
Two coaches are making their debut: Rex Ryan for the Jets and Steve Spagnuolo for the Rams.
Saturday, August 15
Browns-Packers
Many NFL gamblers like betting on teams with major quarterback battles in the preseason. Not is more intense than in
Magini is making his Browns debut but of course has head coaching experience.
Falcons-Lions
Seahawks-Chargers
Jim Mora Jr. will be in his first game as head coach for the Seahawks, but he was assistant head coach for Mike Holmgrem and was previously the head man in
Buccaneers-Titans
For more information: Last minute NFL injury reports up until kickoff plus free NFL spread picks are all part of the Offshore Insiders Network.
MLB Betting – Beckett Continues Dominance Over Burnett, Yankees
Those playing Saturday’s UFC 101 odds can warm up with a heavyweight bout on the baseball diamond on Friday, as the Yankees host the Red Sox in the second of a four-game American League East showdown. This will be the third meeting of the year between these two pitchers, who happen to be former teammates.
Red Sox vs Yankees odds – Friday, August 7, 7:05 PM ET
Josh Beckett (13-4, 3.27) threw seven scoreless innings of six-hit ball in a 4-0 win at
A.J. Burnett (10-5, 3.89) gave up more than three runs for the first time in two months as he was lit up for seven in 4.2 innings of a 14-4 loss in
Online betting lines for this game could go either way in the third meeting of the year between Beckett and Burnett, who were teammates on
Yankees-Red Sox Betting Preview
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in contest broadcast “nationally” to the few home that get the MLB Network.
Joba Chamberlain takes the hill for the Bronx Bombers, John Smoltz for the BoSox. The NY Yankees are a hefty 215 sportsbook favorite with the total at 10 under -120 at Bodog.
Each team is hot offensively as
Likely future Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz has been horrible since coming off the DL.
Conversely, Chamberlain has been un-hittable in his last three trips, with a 0.83 ERA and .738 WHIP to show for it.
MLB handicapping trends:
For more information: Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy has a very strong night card, just two days removed from the easy MLB Game of the Year winner Tuesday night on underdog Cubs. Get all the baseball selections and starting this weekend NFL football picks.
Braves-Dodgers Odds Preview
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The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves clinched the three-game series with a 6-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. That game’s eight runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (7).
The Dodgers were defeated 4-1 by the Brewers in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing San Diego are 9-1 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 9 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up:
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Mets-Padres Lines Preview
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The New York Mets and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at
The Mets will trot
Starting this game for the Padres will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets clobbered the Cardinals 9-0 to earn a split of the two-game set on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
The Padres fell 6-2 to the Braves in the series rubber match last time out, as +140 underdogs. That game’s eight runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (7).
Will Venable belted a two-run homer for the Padres. Chad Gaudin gave up nine hits and six runs over 3 1-3 innings in taking the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing San Diego are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road NY Mets are 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets San Diego is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets Next up:
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Mariners-Royals Odds Preview
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The Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored six runs in the fourth inning to help them cruise past the Royals 11-6 on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Current streak:
Team records:
Kansas City: 41-66 SU Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Kansas City is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home Next up:
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Red Sox-Yankees Lines Preview
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The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 181-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox were swept in a two-game set by falling 6-4 to the
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games at home NY Yankees are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games when playing Boston Next up:
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Diamondbacks-Pirates Odds Preview
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The fans at
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
The Pirates will counter Scherzer with
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks rallied with three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday, as a-110 pick’em. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Current streak:
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 45-62 SU Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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Rangers-Athletics Lines Preview
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The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will meet on the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s won their third straight with a 7-5 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Current streak:
Team records:
Oakland: 47-60 SU Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing LA Angels are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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