The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the New York Mets at Coors Field. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander John Maine in this game. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Damion Easley belted a walk-off homer in the 10th inning on Wednesday, as the Mets defeated the Angels 5-4 as +115 underdogs. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the night's posted over/under (9). David Wright went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Mets. Duaner Sanchez to the win in relief, and Billy Wagner notched his 16th save. Willy Taveras had three hits and scored twice on Thursday night as the The Current streak: Team records: New York most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Mets-Rockies Who Will Cover?
Reds-Yankees Vegas Betting Odds
The Cincinnati Reds will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Righthander Edison Volquez will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Volquez is 9-1 this season with a 1.67 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Mike Mussina who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Mussina is 10-4 with a 3.87 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Reds were swept away on Thursday, as they dropped the finale 7-4 to the Dodgers at home. The REds were favored at -200 in that game, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Brandon Phillips drove in two runs and went 2-for-5 at the plate for the Reds. Aaron Harang surrendered five runs off 10 hits over five innings in the loss. Alex Rodriguez drove in the winning run to help the Yankees defeat the Padres 2-1 on Thursday and sweep the three-game series. The Yankees won the game as -220 favorites, while the three runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9). Jose Molina drove in the other run for the Yankees, and Jose Veras tossed just over an inning for the victory. Current streak: Team records: Cincinnati most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up:
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Blue Jays-Pirates Pointspread Pointers
The fans at Ace righthander Roy Halladay will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Halladay is 8-6 this season with a 3.16 ERA. Halladay's opponent in this one will be Zach Duke. The Pirates lefthander has a 4.24 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Blue Jays lost 8-7 to the Brewers as a -115 favorite last time out. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Joe Inglett belted a grand slam in the ninth inning to give the Blue Jays a chance. A.J. Burnett gave up eight runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss. The Pirates were outlasted 13-8 to the White Sox as +150 underdogs. The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5). The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Freddy Sanchez homered and went 2-for-5 with three RBIs for the Pirates. Phil Dumatrait surrendered nine runs off 11 hits in only five innings on the mound. Current streak: Team records: Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Angels-Phillies Who Will Cover?
The fans at Ervin Santana will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Santana is 8-3 this season with a 3.40 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Adam Eaton who starts for the Phillies. Righthander Eaton is 2-4 with a 4.57 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Angels blew a ninth-inning lead and fell 5-4 to the Mets in 10 innings as a -135 favorite last time out. The game's nine runs went as a PUSH against the night's posted over/under (9). Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs and finished 2-for-5 at the plate for the Angels. Justin Speier gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss. The Phillies lost the rubber match 7-4 to the Red Sox on Wednesday, as -135 favorites at home. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Pedro Feliz hit a two-run single for the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick gave up six runs in only three innings on the mound. Current streak: Team records:
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Cardinals-Red Sox Pointers
The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. The Cardinals will trot Kyle Lohse out to the mound in this one. Righthander Lohse has a 8-2 record and a 3.77 ERA this season. Lohse's opponent in this one will be Tim Wakefield. The Red Sox righthander has a 4.19 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 167-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Cardinals lost 8-7 to the Royals last time out at EVEN odds. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Rick Ankiel hit a solo home run for the only Cardinals run. Brad Thompson suffered the loss, giving up two runs off five hits over five innings of work. J.D. Drew belted a three-run homer as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 7-4 in the rubber match on Wednesday, as +125 road underdogs. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Drew finished 4-for-5 at the plate with four RBIs for the Red Sox. Justin Masterson tossed five innings for the win, and Jonathan Papelbon threw a scoreless ninth inning for his 21st save. Current streak: Team records: St. Louis most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
White Sox-Cubs Preview
The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wrigley Field. John Danks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Danks is 4-4 this season with a 2.90 ERA. Starting this game for the Cubs will be Ted Lilly. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The White Sox outlasted the Pirates for a 13-8 win on Thursday, as -165 favorites. The game's 21 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Jermaine Dye belted two home runs with six RBIs for the White Sox. Gavin Floyd improved to 8-3 with the win. The Cubs gave up seven runs in the seventh inning on Thursday night as they fell by a final score of 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays completed the series sweep as -147 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (8.5). Current streak: Team records:
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Royals-Cardinals Pointspread Pointers
The Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 5-4 record and a 3.48 ERA this season. Greinke's opponent in this one will be Brad Thompson. The Cardinals righthander has a 2.53 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 114-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Joakim Soria closed out the ninth inning as the Royals got past the Cardinals 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Wednesday. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). David DeJesus and Alex Gordon hit home runs in the eighth inning to lift the Royals. Brian Bannister threw seven innings for the win, allowing two runs off nine hits. Jason LaRue went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Cardinals, who were favored at -125 in the contest. Kyle McClellan surrendered two runs in relief to suffer the loss. Current streak: Team records: Kansas City most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Blue Jays-Brewers Who Will Cover?
The fans at Righthander AJ Burnett will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Burnett is 6-5 this season with a 4.75 ERA. It'll be David Bush toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Bush is 2-7 with a 5.81 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Brewers held off a late surge to defeat the Blue Jays 5-4 at Mike Cameron belted a solo home run and finished with two RBIs for the Brewers. Ben Sheets allowed two earned runs over six innings for the win, and Salomon Torres got his ninth save. Gregg Zaun homered and finished 2-for-3 at the plate for the Blue Jays, who were +120 underdogs in that game. Shaun Marcum allowed four runs off six hits in six innings of work. Current streak: Team records: Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Pirates-White Soxs Pointers
A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when they battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field. Lefthander Phil Dumatrait will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Dumatrait is 3-2 this season with a 3.80 ERA. The White Sox will counter Dumatrait with Gavin Floyd. Righthander Floyd has a 3.30 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The White Sox crushed the Pirates a second straight time with an 8-2 win as -170 favorites on Wednesday. The game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5). Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run for the White Sox. Mark Buehrle allowed two runs off four hits over eight innings in the win. Jose Bautista homered in a losing effort for the Pirates, who were +155 underdogs in that game. Tom Gorzelanny suffered the loss after giving up four runs over six innings of work. Current streak: Team records: Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Braves-Rangers Preview
The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest. The Braves will give the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one. Righthander Morton is 1-0 this season with a 4.50 ERA. The Rangers will counter Morton with Scott Feldman. Righthander Feldman has a 4.55 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season. NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves rallied for three runs in the ninth inning on Wednesday to come back and defeat the Rangers 5-2 as -120 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (11). Chipper Jones went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for the Braves. Jeff Bennett threw the eighth for the win, and Mike Gonzalez got his first save in closing out the ninth inning. Josh Hamilton had three hits over five appearances at the plate for the Rangers, who were +110 underdogs. C.J. Wilson gave up three runs in relief to suffer the loss. Team records: Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Nationals-Twins Who Will Cover?
The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at The Metrodome. Ace Shawn Hill will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hill is 1-3 this season with a 4.61 ERA. The Twins will counter Hill with Glen Perkins. Righthander Perkins has a 4.57 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins scored six runs in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 11-2 thrashing of the Nationals, as -150 favorites. The 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Justin Morneau had three RBIs, and went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Twins. Kevin Slowey allowed one run off seven hits over six innings for the win. Felipe Lopez homered and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs in that game. Jason Bergmann surrendered three runs off five hits over six innings in the loss. Current streak: Team records: Washington most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Padres-Yankees Who Will Cover?
The San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Yankee Stadium. The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Banks in this game. Banks has a 1-0 record and a 1.80 ERA this season. It'll be Joba Chamberlain toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Chamberlain is 0-0 with a 2.84 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 225-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Yankees scored in the eighth inning and held on for an 8-5 win over the Padres as -130 favorites on Wednesday. The game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Yankees. Darrell Rasner surrendered two runs over five innings to pick up the win. Edgar Gonzalez finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs for the Padres, who were . Jake Peavy allowed four runs in four innings to suffer the loss. Current streak: Team records: San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Dodgers-Reds Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Eric Stults in this one. Lefthander Stults is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Reds will be ace Aaron Harang. The righthander has a 4.27 ERA to go along with a 3-9 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. James Loney homered and drove in two runs as the Dodgers dumped the Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, as +125 underdogs. The game's seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Juan Pierre went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Dodgers. Derek Lowe had six strikeouts and tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win. Edwin Encarnacion homered in a losing effort for the Reds, who were -125 favorites. Bronson Arroyo gave up six runs off seven hits over 6 1-3 innings. Current streak: Team records: Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tigers-Giants Pointers
The Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at The Tigers will trot Armando Galarraga out to the mound in this one. Righthander Galarraga has a 6-2 record and a 3.03 ERA this season. It'll be Barry Zito toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Zito is 2-10 with a 5.88 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Marcus Thames and Ryan Raburn each had solo homers to lead the Tigers past the Giants 5-1 on Tuesday night. Kenny Rogers surrendered only one run over seven innings to earn the win for the Tigers, while Placido Polanco went 2-for-5 with a run batted in for Bengie Molina was 2-for-3 with a RBI for Team records: Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Red Sox-Phillies Pointspread Pointers
The fans at Righthander Justin Masterson will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Masterson is 3-1 this season with a 2.90 ERA. Starting this game for the Phillies will be Kyle Kendrick. The righthander has a 4.54 ERA to go along with a 6-2 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jon Lester tossed seven scoreless innings to get the win, as the Red Sox shut out the Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday night. Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Red Sox, who got a perfect ninth inning from Jonathan Papelbon in the upset. Losing pitcher Jamie Moyer allowed two runs over five innings for Team records: Boston most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Braves-Rangers Pointers
The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest. Lefthander Jo-Jo Reyes will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Reyes is 3-4 this season with a 4.42 ERA. Starting this game for the Rangers will be Eric Hurley. The righthander has a 6.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Milton Bradley drove in two runs, as the Rangers defeated the Braves 7-5 on Tuesday night. Josh Hamilton and Marlon Byrd went yard for the Rangers, while winning pitcher Vicente Padilla allowed one run over six innings for Brian McCann went 2-for-4 with a three-run bomb for Team records: Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Marlins-Mariners Preview
The fans at Safeco Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Florida Marlins and the Seattle Mariners when they take their seats on Wednesday. The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ryan Tucker in this one. Righthander Tucker is 1-1 this season with a 5.40 ERA. It'll be R.A. Dickey toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. righthander Dickey is 0-2 with a 14.08 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jose Lopez went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in to lead the Mariners over the Marlins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Winning pitcher Felix Hernandez allowed three runs over 7 1-3 innings for the Mariners, while Raul Ibanez was 3-for-4 with a RBI for Dan Uggla hit a solo drive for Team records: Florida most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Mets-Angels Pointers
The fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Wednesday. Lefthander Oliver Perez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Perez is 5-4 this season with a 4.98 ERA. Starting this game for the Angels will be Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.13 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. John Lackey allowed only one run over 7 2-3 innings to get the win, as the Angels downed the Mets 6-1 on Tuesday night. Torii Hunter went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in for the Angels, who got a solo shot from Jeff Mathis in the payday. Johan Santana gave up four runs over 5 2-3 innings to take the loss for Team records:
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Padres-Yankees Vegas Betting Odds
The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Wednesday. Ace righthander Jake Peavy will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Peavy is 5-3 this season with a 3.02 ERA. Starting this game for the Yankees will be Darrell Rasner. The righthander has a 3.64 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jason Giambi had two homers and three runs batted in, as the Yankees blanked the Padres 8-0 on Tuesday night. Andy Pettitte shut out the Padres for seven innings to get the win for the Yankees, who got two RBIs from Derek Jeter in the payday. Losing pitcher Randy Wolf was roughed up for five earned runs over four innings for Current streak: Team records: San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |
Cubs-Rays Preview
The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Wednesday. The Cubs will trot ace Carlos Zambrano out to the mound in this one. Righthander Zambrano has a 8-2 record and a 2.98 ERA this season. Zambrano's opponent in this one will be Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays righthander has a 4.89 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Evan Longoria and Cliff Floyd both went deep to lead the Rays over the Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night. Grant Balfour picked up the win in relief of starter Scott Kazmir for the Rays, who got a run batted in from Eric Hinske in the win. Ryan Theriot knocked in a run for Team records: Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider: Next up: |