World Series of Poker is Here

The World Series of Poker begins today and the betting odds give investors sundry opportunities. Most of the key action for poker handicappers will commence in mid-to-late June.

One can ante on whether or not Phil Helmuth gets his 12^th bracelet at the WSOP. Sports bettors can also wager whether or not Doyle Brunson or Johnny Chan will be awarded their 11^th bracelet. But NewBodog allows the interesting proposition bet of one or the other, neither, or both getting the bracelet.

Event 45 is the $50,000 buy in HORSE event. Which player will last the longest? Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein, and Phil Ivey are the co-favorites at 9/2. The next group to have the wining poker strategy at 6/1 is Doyle Brunson, Patrik Antonius, Allen Cunningham, and Freddy Deeb. Coming up the rear, Eli Elerza, David Williams, and Chris Ferguson are all at 15/2.

Which celebrity poker player will win the most money in Event 54? James Woods, Jennifer Tilly, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and Shannon Elizabeth are the favorites at 5/1. Long forgotten Boris Becker, Don Cheadle, Ben Affleck, and Norm McDonald are 9/1.  

Odds are also posted on Tobey McGuire, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Montel Williams, Brad Garrett, Sully Erna, Jose Conseco, Lennox Lewis, Hank Azaria and Penn Gillette.

Betting odds on the Sex in the City movie, propositions on the National Spelling Bee and the possibility of an NFL lockout are among the possibilities at various sportsbooks.

Red Sox-Orioles Preview

The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Camden Yards. The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 5-4 record and a 4.43 ERA this season. It'll be Daniel Cabrera toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Cabrera is 5-1 with a 3.78 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Red Sox were blanked 1-0 by the Mariners in Wednesday's rubber match, as +100 underdogs. The teams' played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Tim Wakefield gave up the only run off a five-hit performance in the loss for the Red Sox, who were +105 underdogs in that game. The Orioles failed to complete a series sweep in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday, as +118 underdogs. The six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9). Melvin Mora went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Orioles. Jeremy Guthrie gave up three runs off six hits over seven innings in the loss. Current streak: Boston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 32-24 SU Baltimore: 26-26 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Baltimore Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home Baltimore is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Boston Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Baltimore home to Boston, Saturday, May 31 What are the biggest sports service plays in the industry? MasterLockLine.com gives you only the highest rated plays from the highest rated handicappers in their highest rated sports. You literally have the power of 620 sports services behind every selection

Rockies-Cubs Pointers

The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. The Rockies will give the ball to starter Aaron Cook in this one. Righthander Cook is 7-3 this season with a 2.82 ERA. Starting this game for the Cubs will be Ted Lilly. The lefthander has a 5.23 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Cubs scored five times in their last two at bats on Thursday, as they doubled the Rockies 8-4. The Cubs won the game as -155 favorites, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Alfonso Soriano had two hits with two RBIs in five trips to the plate for the Cubs. Michael Wuertz tossed just over an inning of relief and was given credit for the victory. Ian Stewart went 3-for-5 at the plate with one RBI for the Rockies, who were +140 underdogs. Matt Herges allowed two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Colorado has lost 4 straight games. Chicago has won 4 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 20-34 SU Chicago: 33-21 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 2-8 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Colorado are 8-2 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Colorado's last 17 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home Next up: Chi Cubs home to Colorado, Saturday, May 31 All professional handicappers are proud to show off the amount of research that goes into a pick.  If a handicapper gives you no rationale, rest assured you just paid for a coin flip.  Get accurate analysis for every pick at GodsTips.com

Celtics-Pistons Who Will Cover?

The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a playoff victory on Friday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Celtics grabbed a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 106-102 win over the Pistons on Wednesday. The Celtics failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 208 points sailed OVER the posted total of 174. Kevin Garnett dropped a game-high 33 points with seven rebounds, and Ray Allen added 29 points in the win for Boston. Chauncey Billups had 26 points with five rebounds and six assists in a losing effort for the Pistons. Team records: Boston: 66-16 SU, 52-28-2 ATS Detroit: 59-23 SU, 46-35-1 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Detroit most recently: When playing on Friday are 8-2 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Detroit Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston Check out timeless articles on sports gaming strategy at OffshoreInsiders.com

Top Quotes of the Month From TheGreek Sportsbooks

The practice of sports betting  always has attracted a percentage of players who not only are loose with a dollar but a quote, too.

Thanks goodness for that because we never could make up this stuff:

"We had no money on him. I thought he was going out for a run to keep himself warm."

Michael O'Leary, billionaire CEO of Ryanair, Europe's biggest low-cost airline, trying to explain why he failed to back his own horse, Hear The Echo, when he won the Irish Grand National steeplechase at odds of 33/1 in March

"If I wasn't playing, maybe I'd have a go."

Geoff Ogilvy, showing that if he weren't a great golfer he might be a pretty good bettor, when informed that, after two rounds of play, his odds were 5/1 of winning the CA Championship in Doral, Florida last month over Tiger Woods, who trailed Ogilvy by just one shot at that point. Woods, the ½ favorite, finished fifth, two strokes behind Ogilvy.

"Historically, his tournament success in Major championships has been awesome but more like 29 percent. Even at that remarkable win rate, the chances of a Tiger Woods Grand Slam in any given year are only about 0.7 percent, or about 142/1."

Bowling Green professor Christopher Rump, using a mathematical principle called the "Markov chain" to calculate Woods' odds of winning the Grand Slam of golf before this year's Masters

"We're not in the business of trying to give anything away here."

Tony Sinisi, oddsmaker for Las Vegas Sports Consultants, explaining why Woods' pre-Masters odds of winning the Grand Slam were only 9/2

"New motto for The Players Championship now that Tiger Woods will skip it while rehabbing after knee surgery: We buried our ratings at wounded knee."

Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

"Q: If a baseball player's brief stint in the Major Leagues is known as "cup of coffee," what do you call 21-loss Coppin State's two hour stay in the NCAA Tournament?

"A: Coppin a feel."

Dwight Perry, The Seattle Times

More from Perry…

"Former cycling champion Tammy Thomas had all the earmarks off hardcore depo-testosterone use, a Colorado endocrinologist testified in Thomas' perjury trial, as in such male characteristics as chest hair, a full beard and a deep voice—not to mention incessant channel-surfing with the TV remote."

"Actually this story isn't entirely new. There were some whispers around the league when Debbie Clemens hit consecutive 400-foot homer off Heidi Klum and Elle MacPherson."

Reggie Hayes, the Fort Wayne, Indiana News-Sentinel, offering his take on the allegation of trainer Brain McNamee that he injected Roger Clemens' wife with human growth hormone before a Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot

More from Hayes…

"Danica Patrick will take aim at what many believe to be a truly impossible goal: becoming the first female athlete to film more commercials than Peyton Manning."

"Becky Hammon, from South Dakota, plays one season of pro basketball in Russia and now she's been signed to play for Russia's Olympic team. The USA gets a case of vodka and a female hammer thrower to be named later."

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle

More from Ostler…

"Alex Rodriguez makes $28 million this season, while the entire Marlins' payroll is $21.8 million. What's worse, I hear that A-Rod hit on all their wives."

"There are six people ahead of Jeff Kent for most career hits against Greg Maddux, a handful."

Padres announcer Matt Vasgersian, who apparently was bon with a rare, six-fingered hand

"I never believe any of those stats. One minute the stat guy is eating his hot dog, and the next he's writing stuff down."

Jeremy Roenick, San Jose Sharks, to the Calgary Sun, after the stat sheet listed his team with 18 giveaways in its Stanley Cup playoff opener against the Calgary Flames

"There is urgency to act because sporting ethic is at risk. It is an issue as important as the fight against doping."

Jean-Francois Vilotte, director general of the French Tennis Association, explaining why French Open organizers have filed suit to try to ban online gambling companies from offering bets on the Grand Slam tournament

Wouldn't a more equitable solution be to police and punish complicit players rather than deny wagering to honest sports betting fans?

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Top Sportsbook BetUs Posts PGA Odds

LAUER, ROMO, TIMBERLAKE AND ATKINSON TO TAKE ON TORREY PINES – WILL ANY OF THEM BREAK 100?  MAYBE TURN PRO?

 BetUs Sportsbook Posts Odds on all things Torrey Pines PGA Challenge

NEW YORK May 29, 2008 -  When the following question, “What would an average golfer, someone with an 8- to 10-handicap, shoot from the same 7,643-yard championship tees at Torrey Pines South Course near San Diego under the playing conditions that the world’s best players will face in the U.S. Open a few days later?” was asked to today’s top PGA pros, to a tee (pardon the pun) they all came back with the same answer:  They wouldn’t break 100.

Since that day a few weeks ago an event was concocted pitting three celebrity golfers and one non-celebrity golfer against Torrey Pines and the pro’s assertion that not one of them could break 100 on the course.  The competitors will be Matt Lauer, Tony Romo, Justin Timberlake, and average Joe John Atkinson.

With the event set to tee-off next Friday/Saturday, and every-man golfer’s across the world wondering how this thing will play out – the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUsonce again beat everyone to the punch and posted odds on every possible scenario.

Oddsmakers at BetUs posted the following odds on all things on the PGA amateur golfer challenge at Torrey Pines:

Player to shoot best score
John Atkinson 3/1
Tony Romo 3/2
Matt Lauer 3/1
Justin Timberlake 5/4

John Atkinsons Score
Over 109.5 5/6
Under 109.5 5/6

Tony Romo’s Score
Over 105.5 5/6
Under 105.5 5/6

Matt Lauer’s Score
Over 109.5 5/6
Under 109.5 5/6

Justin Timberlake’s Score
Over 104.5 5/6
Under 104.5 5/6

Will Anyone Break 100
Yes 5/1

Will anyone Join Tour After Event
Yes 30/1

Which Player has best chance of turning Pro
John Atkinson 3/2
Tony Romo 5/1
Matt Lauer  3/2
Justin Timberlake  5/1



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NFL Lockout Odds Posted

BetUs Sportsbook Posts Odds on Outcome of NFL Owner's Opt-Out

NEW YORK May 6, 2008 -   The NFL officially notified its players union on Tuesday that it will opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, which could lead to a season without a salary cap in 2010 and a possible lockout in 2011.

With fans on edge, wondering about the state of their beloved league and what the possible consequences of Tuesday's decision might be, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUs has once again beaten everyone to the punch and come to their aid with odds and predictions of possible outcomes.

"With all of the traffic we've had since the announcement on Tuesday, one thing is very, very clear," stated  BetUs Sportsbook spokesman Reed Richards.  "Fans are sick and tired of being put through the ringer.  It's simply not fair to ask them to wait with bated breath for three seasons wondering if there'll be a lockout at the start of each.  As such, we're putting all of our predictive and analytical prowess on the line in order to give them some semblance of what might happen."

Oddsmakers at BetUs posted the following odds in reaction to the NFL owner's announcement on Tuesday:

NFLPA Strike before start of 2011 season
Yes 6/1
 
NFL '09'10'11 seasons delayed (odds on each)
 
2009 NFL Season Delayed
Yes 15/1
 
2010 NFL Season Delayed
Yes 10/1
 
2011 NFL Season Delayed
Yes 4/1
 
Roger Goodell Resigns Before 2011 Season
Yes 6/1
 
Roger Goodell Fired before 2011 season
Yes 3/1
 
NFLPA Locked out by 2011 season
Yes 2/1
 
Odds on cancellation of '09, '10, '11 Super Bowl
 
2009 Super Bowl Canceled
Yes 50/1
 
2010 Super Bowl Canceled
Yes  35/1
 
2011 Super Bowl Canceled
Yes 10/1


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Jim Hurley Netword, Kelso Sturgeon and the Vegas Sports Masters Keep Marketing Era Alive

The Jim Hurley Network, Kelso Sturgeon, Nick Bogdanovich and "T Sal" Tony Salinas AKA, Vegas Sports Masters, are the last of the Mohicans.

I was checking out the first college football preview to hit the newsstands, Lindy's and the number of touts, not to mention top sports handicappers has diminished. Only the aforesaid conglomerate advertises in the publications once greatly sought after by many a sports handicapper.

No Jim Feist, Scott Sprietzer, Jonathan Stone, Sports Advisors, Al DeMarco, Mike Wynn or Stevie Budin.

While others came before and more after, nobody wins sports bets like the handicappers at OffshoreInsiders.com   

 

Braves-Brewers Pointspread Pointers

The Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Miller Park.

Jorge Campillo will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Campillo is 1-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be Seth McClung toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander McClung is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Jeff Suppan tossed eight scoreless innings on Wednesday, as the Brewers snuck past the Braves 1-0. The Brewers won the game as -125 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).

Rickie Weeks went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in the lone run in the win. Salomon Torres turned away the side in the ninth inning to earn the save.

Jo-Jo Reyes surrendered one run off just two hits over seven innings in the loss.

The Braves were +110 underdogs in that game.

Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Atlanta: 28-25 SU
Milwaukee: 26-27 SU

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Atlanta is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Atlanta at Cincinnati, Friday, May 30
Milwaukee home to Houston, Friday, May 30

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Spurs-Lakers Preview

The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a playoff game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers when they take their seats on Thursday night.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Lakers clipped the Spurs 93-91 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles covered as 4.5-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 192-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Lamar Odom had 16 points and nine boards for the Lakers, who got 10 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists from Pau Gasol in the win.

Tim Duncan went for 29 points and 17 boards for San Antonio, while Tony Parker netted 23 points and dished out nine assists for the Spurs.

Team records:
San Antonio: 56-26 SU, 38-44 ATS
Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 47-34-1 ATS

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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Pirates-Reds Pointers

The division rival Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.

Tom Gorzelanny will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates on this day. Lefthander Gorzelanny is 4-4 this season with a 6.31 ERA.

Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 5.68 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Adam Dunn went 2-for-5 with a three-run jack and four runs batted in to lead the Reds past the Pirates 9-6 on Tuesday night.

Cincinnati won as -145 home favorites as the teams played over the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.

Jay Bruce was 3-for-3 with two RBIs for the Reds, while Johnny Cueto allowed two earned runs over five innings to get the victory for Cincinnati.

Adam LaRoche went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBIs for Pittsburgh, as Ian Snell was rocked for seven runs over five innings to take the defeat for the Pirates.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 24-27 SU
Cincinnati: 24-28 SU

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up:
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 29

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Rockies-Phillies Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.

Righthander Greg Reynolds will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Reynolds is 0-1 this season with a 4.07 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Reynolds with Adam Eaton. Righthander Eaton has a 5.37 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Greg Dobbs and Pedro Feliz knocked in two runs apiece, as the Phillies rolled past the Rockies 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia won as -175 home favorites as the game played over the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Winning pitcher Kyle Kendrick gave up two runs over seven innings to earn the victory for the Phillies, while Geoff Jenkins went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Philadelphia.

Ryan Spilborghs hit a two-run dinger for Colorado, as Ubaldo Jimenez was rocked for seven runs over four innings of work to take the loss for the Rockies.

Current streak:
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Colorado: 20-32 SU
Philadelphia: 30-24 SU

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Colorado at Chi Cubs, Thursday, May 29
Philadelphia home to Florida, Friday, May 30

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Rangers-Rays Vegas Betting Odds

The Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.

The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Kason Gabbard in this game. Gabbard has a 1-1 record and a 4.34 ERA this season.

Gabbard's opponent in this one will be Matt Garza. The Rays righthander has a 4.06 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Josh Hamilton was 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five runs batted in to lead the Rangers over the Rays 12-6 on Tuesday night.

Texas won as +120 road underdogs as the teams played over the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers.

Brandon Boggs went 3-for-5 with three RBIs for the Rangers, while winning pitcher Vicente Padilla allowed five runs over six innings for Texas.

Cliff Floyd and Eric Hinske each hit two-run homers for Tampa Bay, as Andy Sonnanstine gave up two earned runs over five innings to take the loss for the Rays.

Team records:
Texas: 27-27 SU
Tampa Bay: 31-21 SU

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas

Next up:
Texas home to Oakland, Friday, May 30
Tampa Bay home to Chi White Sox, Thursday, May 29

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Yankees-Orioles Preview

The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles will meet on the field at Camden Yards on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.

The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Andy Pettitte in this game. Pettitte has a 4-5 record and a 4.27 ERA this season.

Pettitte's opponent in this one will be Jeremy Guthrie. The Orioles ace righthander has a 3.62 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Alex Cintron's walk-off single in the bottom of the 11^th inning lifted the Orioles to a 10-9 win over the Yankees on Tuesday night.

Baltimore upset New York as +110 home underdogs as the teams played over the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.

Kevin Millar went 3-for-5 with two dingers and three runs batted in for the Orioles, while Matt Albers picked up the victory in relief of starter Brian Burres for Baltimore.

Johnny Damon was 4-for-5 with a three-run jack for New York, as the teams combined for nine homers on the night.

Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 25-27 SU
Baltimore: 26-25 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

Next up:
NY Yankees at Minnesota, Friday, May 30
Baltimore home to Boston, Friday, May 30

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White Sox-Indians Pointers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.

Righthander Gavin Floyd will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Floyd is 4-3 this season with a 2.93 ERA.

Starting this game for the Indians will be Jake Westbrook. The righthander has a 2.73 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Franklin Gutierrez hit a grand slam to lift the Indians over the White Sox 8-2 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland cashed as -150 home favorites as the game played over the 8-run total posted by sportsbooks.

Ben Francisco and Ryan Garko knocked in the other runs for the Indians, while winning pitcher Aaron Laffey allowed one earned run over six innings for Cleveland.

Toby Hall went 2-for-3 with a run batted in for Chicago, as Mark Buehrle allowed six earned runs over five innings to take the loss for the White Sox.

Team records:
Chicago: 28-23 SU
Cleveland: 24-28 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Cleveland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up:
Chi White Sox at Tampa Bay, Thursday, May 29
Cleveland at Kansas City, Friday, May 30

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Pistons-Celtics Who Will Cover?

The Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a postseason win on Wednesday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6-point favorites versus the Pistons, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Antonio McDyess scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Pistons shut down the Celtics 94-75 to even the Eastern Conference Finals at two games apiece on Monday night.

Detroit covered as 6-point home favorites as the teams played under the 175-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Richard Hamilton added 20 points and seven assists for the Pistons, who got 14 points and five blocks from Rasheed Wallace in the win.

Kevin Garnett led Boston with 16 points and 10 boards, while Paul Pierce netted 16 points and hauled down eight rebounds for the Celtics.

Team records:
Detroit: 59-23 SU, 46-35-1 ATS
Boston: 66-16 SU, 52-28-2 ATS

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Boston
Boston is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Boston is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games at home

Next up:
Detroit home to Boston, Friday, May 30
Boston at Detroit, Friday, May 30

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Dodgers-Cubs Pointers

The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Hiroki Kuroda will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Righthander Kuroda is 2-3 this season with a 3.48 ERA.

Kuroda's opponent in this one will be Sean Gallagher. The Cubs righthander has a 6.00 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez both homered on Monday afternoon to lead the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

The Cubs pulled out the victory as -123 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (8.5).

Juan Pierre drove in the only run in the loss for the Dodgers, who were +113 road underdogs in the contest.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 26-24 SU
Chicago: 30-21 SU

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games

Next up:
Chi Cubs home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, May 28

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Yankees-Orioles Preview

The division rival New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Camden Yards.

The Yankees will trot Ian Kennedy out to the mound in this one. Righthander Kennedy has a 0-3 record and a 7.39 ERA this season.

The Orioles will counter Kennedy with Brian Burres. Lefthander Burres has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Garrett Olson tossed seven shutout innings on Monday afternoon as the Orioles knocked off the Yankees by a final score of 6-1.

The Orioles got the easy victory as +128 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (9.5).

Nick Markakis and Aubrey Huff both homered in the game for the Orioles. Chad Moeller drove in the only run in the loss for the Yankees.

Team records:
New York: 25-26 SU
Baltimore: 25-25 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games at home

Next up:
Baltimore home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, May 28

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Lakers-Spurs Pointers

The fans at the AT&T Center will be treated to a playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on Tuesday night.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Spurs hammered the Lakers 103-84 as a 5.5-point favorite in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (193.5).

Manu Ginobili scored a team-high 30 points for San Antonio, while Tim Duncan added 22 points and 21 rebounds in the win.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 30 points and Pau Gasol netted 15 points in the loss.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 47-34-1 ATS
San Antonio: 56-26 SU, 38-44 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing San Antonio
LA Lakers are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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Yankees-Orioles Pointspread Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Monday when they battle the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

Righthander Darrell Rasner will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Rasner is 3-0 this season with a 1.89 ERA.

Rasner's opponent in this one will be Garrett Olson. The Orioles lefthander has a 5.19 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Yankees defeated Seattle 6-5 as a -230 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Jose Molina was 2-4 with an RBI for the Yankees, while Chien-Ming Wang was roughed up for five runs on seven hits in six 1-3 innings to earn a no-decision.

The Orioles lost to Tampa Bay 5-4 as a +145 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Aubrey Huff hit a solo home run for Baltimore and Jay Payton was 2-3 with two runs scored.

Current streak:
New York has won 5 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 5 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 25-25 SU
Baltimore: 24-25 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Baltimore home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, May 27

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Diamondback-Braves Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Turner Field.

Ace righthander Brandon Webb will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Webb is 9-1 this season with a 2.69 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Jair Jurrjens who starts for the Braves. Righthander Jurrjens is 5-3 with a 2.64 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Diamondbacks defeated Atlanta 9-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Eric Byrnes hit a grand slam home run for Arizona, while Chris Young was 2-4 with a home run and two RBI in the win.

Tom Glavine was roughed up for six runs on five hits in four 2-3 innings for Atlanta, while Yunel Escobar and Omar Infante each had an RBI.

Team records:
Arizona: 30-20 SU
Atlanta: 27-23 SU

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games
Arizona is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games at home

Next up:
Arizona home to San Francisco, Tuesday, May 27
Atlanta at Milwaukee, Tuesday, May 27

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Brewers-Nationals Vegas Betting Odds

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Monday.

Ace righthander Ben Sheets will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Sheets is 5-1 this season with a 2.92 ERA.

Sheets's opponent in this one will be Jason Bergmann. The Nationals righthander has a 4.44 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Brewers lost to Washington 7-6 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).

Corey Hart hit a two-run home run for Milwaukee and Mike Cameron was 2-5 with two RBI on the day.

Aaron Boone hit a two-run home run for Washington and Wily Mo Pena also had a pair of RBI in the win.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 23-27 SU
Washington: 22-29 SU

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games when playing on the road against Washington
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Tuesday, May 27
Washington at San Diego, Tuesday, May 27

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Royals-Blue Jays Who Will Cover?

A winning streak will be on the line for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday when they battle the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre.

The Royals will trot Brett Tomko out to the mound in this one. Righthander Tomko has a 2-5 record and a 5.81 ERA this season.

Tomko's opponent in this one will be Shaun Marcum. The Blue Jays righthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Blue Jays defeated Kansas City 3-1 as a -135 favorite on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Dustin McGowan pitched seven strong inning, allowing only one run on nine hits, while striking out seven or Toronto, while Shannon Stewart was 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

David DeJesus drove in the Royals' lone run and Gil Meche took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits in six innings.

Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 7 straight games.
Toronto has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas City: 21-29 SU
Toronto: 27-25 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 1-9
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City

Next up:
Kansas City home to Minnesota, Tuesday, May 27
Toronto at Oakland, Tuesday, May 27

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Monday Playoff Previews

There are two playoff games on the schedule for Monday night, and they're both going to be played in Detroit. For the winners, check out the top sports handicapper Joe Duffy at OffshoreInsiders.com.  Here's a look at the Pistons and Wings in your playoff gameday:

Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 8:30pm ET

The Pistons might have all the recent postseason experience, but they now find themselves down 2-1 to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston opened the series with an 88-79 win at home, but Detroit bounced back to knock off the Celtics 103-97 in Game 2 in Boston. Game 3 was played back in Detroit on Saturday night, with the Celtics looking to pick up their very first road victory of the playoffs. Boston roared out to a 50-32 lead at the break in that contest, and then cruised from there to the 94-80 win. Kevin Garnett led the way with 22 points and 13 rebounds for Boston on Saturday, while Ray Allen was good for 14 points. Paul Pierce had only 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting in the win. Richard Hamilton poured in 26 points in the loss for Detroit, Rodney Stuckey contributed 17 points off the bench, and Rasheed Wallace picked up 12 points.

Despite Boston's success on the road in Game 3 the oddsmakers still opened the Pistons as 5.5-point home favorites for Game 4. The contest's total was opened at 175.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 8:00pm ET

The Penguins rolled through the Eastern Conference side of the NHL playoffs, but it looks like they'll find the going tougher against the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup final. Detroit got a pair of goals from Mikael Samuelsson on Saturday night as they rolled to a 4-0 win in the opening game of the championship series; Samuelsson had scored just two goals over the first three rounds of the playoffs. Dan Cleary and Henrik Zetterberg also scored for the Red Wings late in the third period to secure the victory. Detroit's stifling defense allowed netminder Chris Osgood to have a relaxing evening - he had to make just 19 saves for the shutout. Pens counterpart Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 32 of 36 shots in the loss. Detroit forward Johan Franzen sat out Game 1 with his head injury, while veterans Chris Chelios (Wings) and Gary Roberts (Penguins) were both scratches.

The oddsmakers like the Red Wings' chances of taking a 2-0 lead in this series, as they opened as -170 home favorites for Monday night. The total for the game opened at 5.5.