Sunday, April 20, 2008

Dodgers-Braves Pointers

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field.
The Dodgers will trot Hiroki Kuroda out to the mound in this one. Righthander Kuroda has a 1-1 record and a 2.89 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 3.93 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-1 on Saturday, as a -105 pick'em. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Mark Teixeira went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Braves. Chuck James threw five innings for the win, and Manny Acosta earned his first save.
Andruw Jones homered for the only Dodgers run. Chad Billingsley gave up all four runs in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 7-10 SU
Atlanta: 8-9 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Cincinnati, Monday, April 21
Atlanta home to Washington, Monday, April 21
Stevie Vincent is the founder of the ground-breaking betting science of forensic handicapping and the former Executive Editor of the Freescoreboard Tailgate Party. His BetOnSports360 sports betting plays are available exclusively at OffshoreInsiders.com 
  

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