Wimbledon Betting – Top Four Seeds Remaining On Women’s Side

Wimbledon Betting – Top Four Seeds Remaining On Women's Side

While many people are shifting their focus to NFL odds, UFC odds, Wimbledon is in the spotlight for the next few days. All of the buzz around the water cooler has been whether the Great Brit Hope, Andy Murray, will finally be able to break through and win for his fans or whether it will be Roger Federer once again. And on the women's side, what started as a storyline is quickly becoming a reality as the Williams sisters are on a collision course for the finals.

On the men's side, Feder, Murray, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick are all still present as they will curtail the field to a final four tomorrow. There's a good chance Federer and Murray will be there as most handicapping software has projected that those two will be in the final.

Federer will take on Ivo Karlovic on Thursday while Murray – and his thousands of fans on Mount Murray – will take on veteran Juan Carlos Ferrero. Roddick will battle Lleyton Hewitt, which should be an exciting match. Hewitt has been another big storyline in Wimbledon as he is playing the quarter-finals for the first time in three years.

He might be a little spent facing Roddick after he needed five sets to down No. 23 seed Radek Stepanek.

On the women's side, it looks like it will be an all-Williams sisters final as neither Venus nor Serena has even lost a set yet. Both will take on Russians in the sem-finals as Venus will take on No. 1 seed Dinara Safina while Serena will take on No. 4 seed Elena Dementieva.

Interestingly enough, all top four seeds on the women's side are in the semi-finals, which means the system worked. The best players remain but the Williams sisters should dominate.

Those making their sports predictions know that Dementieva is a patsy and always falls short at Grand Slams. She's never won a Grand Slam and typically fails in the semis.

On the other side of the draw, Safina will take on Venus and it might not be the matchup people expect. Safina has been pushed to her limits in her last two matches, going the full three sets with an unseeded German and No. 17 seed Amelie Mauresmo.

Safina might be a little more fatigued than Venus and considering Venus owns Wimbledon to begin with and hasn't even lost a set either, should lead to another finals for her.

AT&T National Betting – PGA Tour Heads To Tiger’s Tourney

The PGA Tour is heading to Tiger Woods' tournament: the AT&T National, which will be held over the July 4^th weekend.

The golf betting crowd will be looking to make some money but the proceeds from the actual event are just going to charity, so this event isn't another corporate shill. The charity, of course, being the Tiger Woods Foundation, which creates and supports community-based programs that improve the health, education, and welfare of all children in America.

The field should be a little more stocked than last week's Travelers Championship, where most of the big names skipped the event. Kenny Perry pulled out the win but the field was admittedly weak as there were a lot of golfers who passed on the Travelers after a long, rainy week at the Bethpage Black for the US Open.

Last year, those who bet on sports might recall that Anthony Kim got his second career PGA win at this event. At that point, a lot of pundits felt that the youngster was going to be a dominant force for years to come on the PGA Tour.

That has been far from the case.

Kim started the year with a bang, tying for second at the Mercedes Championship but it has gone downhill from there. Since then, he has zero Top 10 finishes and just four other Top 25 finishes.

The good news is two of those have come in the last two weeks with a tie for 16^th at the US Open and then a tie for 11^th at the US Open.

I'm betting management isn't particularly happy with the overall field at Woods' tournament. Obviously Tiger will be there, as will Mike Weir, Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk and US Open winner Lucas Glover, but most of those guys are brand names who were better in the past.

Woods should have an easy time dominating this field and a lot of sports predictions will put his name beside them.

Look for Woods to get on the board after a poor showing at the US Open.

Both CBS and The Golf Channel will carry coverage of this event this week. This is the third major event on the PGA Tour sponsored by AT&T.

AT&T National Previous Winners
2008 – Anthony Kim
2007 – K.J. Choi

USA-Brazil Soccer Preview and NBA Draft Review

It’s time to preview the USA’s huge soccer match against Brazil and review the NBA draft from the bettors standpoint.

In what has to be considered one of the most unlikely matches, Sunday’s FIFA Confederations Cup final finds the United States doing battle with Brazil. It was going to be either Brazil or South Africa, but in Thursday’s semifinal between the two teams Daniel Alves scored with just two minutes left to give Brazil the much needed (1-0) win over South Africa.

The Confederations Cup final goes down Sunday at 2:30 ET and if the United States hopes to win, they’re going to have to score. Plain and simple. Brazil is 13-1 in head-to-head meetings with the United States and has outscored the U.S. 26-8.

Ready to put some action down on the United States? Bodog has the odds up.

The live NBA odds may be on hiatus for now, but the NBA handicapping never ends.

This was the weakest NBA draft in recent memory, with no sure-fire superstars and a lack of depth. That meant a lot of wild action from contenders in terms of trades.

The L.A. Clippers were a winner on this night. They landed the best player in Blake Griffin and that has to help turn the franchise around - right?

After just two winning seasons in 30 years and a dark history of draft futility, Griffin seems like a perfect cornerstone for the Clippers.

The Chicago Bulls improved on draft night. They are building around rookie of the year Derrick Rose, using two so-so picks to acquire athletic ability and versatility inJames Johnson and Taj Gibson.

The Denver Nuggets had no first-round pick and for a while looked content to deal away their second-rounder and take the night off. Instead they made a move to improve their team, grabbing point guard Ty Lawson of North Carolina.

Check out the sportsbook NBA futures odds.

USA-Brazil Odds and Sizzling MLB Betting Services Top Sportsbook Headlines

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Baseball wraps up its interleague schedule, and the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series race in the Lenox Industrial Tools 301.  The Wimbledon betting odds remain hot.  So check out the Wimbledon TV schedule and crush the bookmakers.

The United States faces Brazil in the finals of the Confederations Cup. Start time is 2:30 EST and a win would be the biggest ever for the US soccer team outside of World Cup play. The USA-Brazil betting line is the United States +600 according to BetUs, the top sportsbook.  

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

Francisco Liriano (3-8, 5.88 ERA) will be looking to pick up a second consecutive victory on Sunday when the Twins finish off their road series against the Cardinals and Joel Pineiro (6-8, 3.40 ERA). Lefthander Liriano grabbed his first win since early May last time out, holding the Brewers to three earned runs on seven hits over five innings of work. Righthander Pineiro snapped a five-game skid last time out, pitching a shutout and giving up just two hits against the Mets.

The Rays will try to get David Price (1-2, 4.45 ERA) back into the win column on Sunday when they host the Marlins and Andrew Miller (2-3, 4.17 ERA). Lefthander Price is 0-2 with two no-decisions over his last four starts, and he was knocked around for 10 runs (five earned) over just 4 1-3 innings versus the Phillies last time out. Lefthander Miller was stuck with a no-decision against the Orioles in his last start despite allowing just one earned run over seven innings.

Meanwhile, the ESPN primetime matchup on Sunday is Yankees/Mets, with Chien-Ming Wang (0-6, 11.20 ERA) taking on Livan Hernandez (5-2, 4.05 ERA). Righthander Wang was tagged with his third consecutive loss last time out against the Braves, surrendering three earned runs over his five innings of work. Righthander Hernandez also picked up a loss in his last trip to the mound, despite giving up just three runs (two earned) in seven innings against the Cards.

Rounding out the MLB interleague slate for Sunday: Cincinnati at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Toronto, Washington at Baltimore, Kansas City at Pittsburgh, Boston at Atlanta, Detroit at Houston, the Cubs at the White Sox, Colorado at Oakland, Seattle at the Dodgers, the Angels at Arizona, and San Diego at Texas. The Giants and Brewers will also finish off their three-game NL set in Milwaukee.

 

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Roaring around the track . . .

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will be at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301. Jimmie Johnson is pegged as the 6/1 Vegas favorite to take the checkered flag on Sunday; Johnson won twice at New Hampshire back in 2003. Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon both sit at 7/1 odds to visit victory lane, with each of Denny Hamlin, Mark Martin, and Tony Stewart pegged at 10/1 odds. Greg Biffle, who won the Sylvania 300 on the track back in September, is tied with Carl Edwards at 12/1 odds to get the win again this week.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, there are just a pair of games on the WNBA schedule for Sunday, with Detroit hosting Sacramento, and Seattle hitting the road to take on Los Angeles. The Sparks are expected to be without center Lisa Leslie for the next couple of weeks because of a sprained knee. Los Angeles forward Candace Parker also remains out of action on maternity leave; she is expected back sometime in July.

Padres-Rangers Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest. Righthander Chad Gaudin will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Gaudin is 3-6 this season with a 5.79 ERA. Starting this game for the Rangers will be Tommy Hunter. The righthander has a 5.07 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Padres scored early and slipped past the Rangers 7-3 on Saturday, as +145 underdogs. The game's 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5). Kyle Blanks led the way with three runs batted in for the Padres. Kevin Correia evened his record to 5-5 overall with the win. Michael Young drove in one run for the Rangers, who were -165 favorites in the contest. Derek Holland surrendered 13 hits and seven runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss. Team records: San Diego: 32-41 SU Texas: 40-33 SU San Diego most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a win are 2-8 Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas San Diego is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games San Diego is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Next up: San Diego home to Houston, Monday, June 29 Texas home to LA Angels, Monday, June 29

Yankees-Mets Lines Preview

The New York Mets will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Yankees at Citi Field. The Yankees will trot Chien-Ming Wang out to the mound in this one. Righthander Wang has a 0-6 record and a 14.65 ERA this season. It'll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-2 with a 4.05 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. A.J. Burnett tossed a one-hit shutout over seven innings as the Yankees blanked the Mets 5-0 on Saturday, as -170 favorites. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9). Jorge Posada smacked a three-run homer to lead the Yankees. Burnett improved to 6-4 with the win. Tim Redding gave up six hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings of work for the Mets, who were +150 underdogs in that game. Current streak: New York has won 4 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games. Team records: New York: 42-32 SU New York: 37-36 SU New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up: NY Yankees home to Seattle, Tuesday, June 30 NY Mets at Milwaukee, Monday, June 29

Angels-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Sunday. The Angels will trot Matt Palmer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Palmer has a 6-1 record and a 4.62 ERA this season. Palmer's opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.56 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. Mike Napoli belted a home run in the top of the ninth to give the Angels a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, as -130 favorites. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Erick Aybar scored the other run for the Angels. Darren Oliver got the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes collected his 21st save. Chad Qualls gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Oddsmakers had the Diamondbacks as +110 underdogs in that game. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 4 straight games. Arizona has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 40-32 SU Arizona: 30-45 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a win are 9-1 Arizona most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Next up: LA Angels at Texas, Monday, June 29 Arizona at Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 30

Rockies-Athletics Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Cook in this game. Cook has a 7-3 record and a 4.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Athletics will be Vin Mazzaro. The righthander has a 2.56 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Rockies allowed six runs over two innings, but managed to pull off an 11-9 victory over the A's. The Rockies won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Clint Barmes went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Rockies. Jorge De La Rosa pitched six innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits. Kurt Suzuki went 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the A's, who were -145 favorites in that game. Trevor Cahill allowed seven runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Colorado has won 2 straight games. Oakland has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 39-35 SU Oakland: 31-42 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Sunday are 1-9 Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 Oakland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Colorado is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games Colorado is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Colorado at LA Dodgers, Monday, June 29 Oakland home to Detroit, Monday, June 29

Mariners-Dodgers Odds Preview

The fans at Dodger Stadium will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take their seats on Sunday. The Mariners will trot Garrett Olson out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Olson has a 2-2 record and a 5.61 ERA this season. The Dodgers will counter Olson with Hiroki Kuroda. Righthander Kuroda has a 3.44 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Mariners evened their three-game series with a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game's six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5). Russell Branyan homered and drove in two runs to lead the Mariners. Felix Hernandez allowed just four hits and one run with nine strikeouts in picking up the win. Eric Milton surrendered seven hits and four runs over five innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers listed the Dodgers as +100 underdogs. Team records: Seattle: 38-36 SU Los Angeles: 48-27 SU Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing NY Yankees are 1-9 After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 9-1 After playing Seattle are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Seattle is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Seattle Next up: Seattle at NY Yankees, Tuesday, June 30 LA Dodgers home to Colorado, Monday, June 29

Twins-Cardinals Odds Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Busch Stadium. Ace Francisco Liriano will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Lefthander Liriano is 3-8 this season with a 5.88 ERA. The Cardinals will counter Liriano with Joel Pineiro. Righthander Pineiro has a 3.40 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Albert Pujols belted two home runs with four RBIs in leading the Cardinals over the Twins 5-3 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Josh Kinney earned the win in relief for the Cardinals, and Ryan Franklin closed out the ninth with his 18th save. Brendan Harris went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Twins, who were -115 favorites. Kevin Slowey surrendered five runs over three innings Team records: Minnesota: 38-38 SU St. Louis: 41-35 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3 St. Louis most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Minnesota at Kansas City, Monday, June 29 St. Louis home to San Francisco, Monday, June 29

Giants-Brewers Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park. Lefthander Jonathan Sanchez will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Sanchez is 2-8 this season with a 5.62 ERA. The Brewers will counter Sanchez with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. After giving up two runs in the top of the ninth, the Brewers scored three in the bottom of the inning to get past the Giants 7-6 on Saturday, as -150 favorites. The game's 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9). Prince Fielder belted a three-run home run and finished with four RBIs for the Brewers. Trevor Hoffman allowed four hits and two runs in relief and earned the win. Pablo Sandoval belted two home runs for the Giants, who were +130 underdogs. Brian Wilson surrendered three runs in the ninth to suffer the loss. Current streak: San Francisco has lost 2 straight games. Milwaukee has won 2 straight games. Team records: San Francisco: 39-34 SU Milwaukee: 40-34 SU San Francisco most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3 Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 9-1 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road San Francisco is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Francisco Next up: San Francisco at St. Louis, Monday, June 29 Milwaukee home to NY Mets, Monday, June 29

Cubs-White Sox Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field. The Cubs will give the ball to ace starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 4-2 this season with a 3.48 ERA. It'll be John Danks toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Lefthander Danks is 5-6 with a 4.43 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Gordon Beckam hit a walk-off single to give the White Sox an 8-7 win over the Cubs on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game's 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Scott Podsednik went 4-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run and three runs batted in for the White Sox. Bobby Jenks tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the win. Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Cubs. Sean Marshall gave up the winning run in relief. Team records: Chicago: 35-36 SU Chicago: 36-38 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 2-8 After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games Chi Cubs are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up: Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Monday, June 29 Chi White Sox at Cleveland, Monday, June 29

Tigers-Astros Odds Preview

The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on Sunday. The Tigers will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 6-4 this season with a 2.40 ERA. The Astros will counter Jackson with Russ Ortiz. Righthander Ortiz has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Astros scored five runs in the third inning to defeat the Tigers 8-1 on Saturday, as a -105 pick'em. That game's nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Astros. Felipe Paulino fanned nine batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings for the win. Ramon Santiago homered in a losing effort for the Tigers. Alfredo Figaro gave up eight runs off 10 hits in six innings. Current streak: Detroit has lost 2 straight games. Houston has won 3 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 41-33 SU Houston: 35-37 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit Next up: Detroit at Oakland, Monday, June 29 Houston at San Diego, Monday, June 29

Marlins-Rays Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field. The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Andrew Miller in this game. Miller has a 2-3 record and a 4.18 ERA this season. The Rays will counter Miller with David Price. Lefthander Price has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Willy Aybar drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to give the Rays a 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Saturday, as -155 favorites. The Rays won the game as -155 favorites, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Carlos Pena homered for the Rays, while J.P. Howell earned the win in relief for the Rays. Brett Carroll belted a solo home run for the Marlins, who were +135 underdogs. Burke Badenhop gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games. Team records: Florida: 38-38 SU Tampa Bay: 41-35 SU Florida most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 8-2 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Florida is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida Next up: Florida home to Washington, Monday, June 29 Tampa Bay at Toronto, Monday, June 29

Nationals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Camden Yards. Lefthander John Lannan will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Lannan is 4-5 this season with a 3.44 ERA. Starting this game for the Orioles will be David Hernandez. The righthander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Orioles rallied with three runs in the fifth inning and went on to double the Nationals 6-3 on Saturday, as -185 favorites. That game's nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5). Gregg Zaun went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Orioles. Jeremy Guthrie tossed five innings in the win, and George Sherrill collected his 16th save. Josh Willingham had two hits and scored once for the Nationals, who were +165 underdogs. Shairon Martis surrendered four runs off six hits in five innings of work. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Baltimore has won 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 21-51 SU Baltimore: 34-40 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 2-8 After playing Baltimore are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Baltimore most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 1-9 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Baltimore is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Next up: Washington at Florida, Monday, June 29 Baltimore home to Boston, Monday, June 29

Royals-Pirates Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 9-3 record and a 1.90 ERA this season. The Pirates will counter Greinke with Charlie Morton. Righthander Morton has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Pirates won their fourth straight overall on Saturday by defeating the Royals 6-2, as -165 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Delwyn Young belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Pirates. Paul Maholm allowed just two runs over seven innings for the win. Billy Butler drove in both runs for the Royals, who were +145 underdogs. Bruce Chen gave up four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Kansas City has lost 3 straight games. Pittsburgh has won 4 straight games. Team records: Kansas City: 31-42 SU Pittsburgh: 35-39 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 3-7 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Kansas City is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Kansas City is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City Next up: Kansas City home to Minnesota, Monday, June 29 Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Monday, June 29

Red Sox-Braves Odds Preview

The Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Turner Field in an interleague contest. Brad Penny will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Penny is 6-2 this season with a 4.93 ERA. The Braves will counter Penny with Tommy Hanson. Righthander Hanson has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Mark Kotsay drove in the only run in the ballgame as the Red Sox defeated the Braves 1-0 on Saturday, as a +130 underdog. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Tim Wakefield allowed just three hits over six shutout innings for the victory, and Jonathan Papelbon closed out the game with his 18th save of the season. Javier Vazquez gave up six hits and one run over 7 2-3 innings in the loss for the Braves, who had been -150 favorites in that contest. Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Boston: 46-28 SU Atlanta: 34-40 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Baltimore are 8-2 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a win are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston Next up: Boston at Baltimore, Monday, June 29 Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, June 30

Phillies-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a interleague game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Sunday. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jamie Moyer in this game. Moyer has a 5-6 record and a 5.97 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Brian Tallet who starts for the Blue Jays. Lefthander Tallet is 5-4 with a 4.21 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. A.J. Happ tossed a complete-game five-hit shutout on Saturday, as the Phillies pounded the Blue Jays 10-0. The Phillies won that game as -125 favorites, and the 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10). Jayson Werth went 4-for-4 at the plate and belted two home runs for three RBIs for the Phillies. Happ improved to 5-0 with the victory. Brad Mills was rocked for eight hits and eight runs over four innngs on the mound for the Blue Jays, who were +105 underdogs. Team records: Philadelphia: 38-34 SU Toronto: 41-35 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 2-8 After a win are 5-5 Toronto most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Philadelphia at Atlanta, Tuesday, June 30 Toronto home to Tampa Bay, Monday, June 29

Reds-Indians Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Progressive Field in an interleague contest. Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Owings is 4-7 this season with a 5.12 ERA. Owings's opponent in this one will be David Huff. The Indians lefthander has a 5.71 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Reds scored four runs in the second inning en route to a 7-3 victory over the Indians on Saturday as +125 underdogs. The 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5). Grady Sizemore drove in two runs in a losing effort for the Indians. Tomo Ohka gave up eight hits and six runs over four innings in the loss. Team records: Cincinnati: 36-37 SU Cleveland: 31-45 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Arizona are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 2-8 Cleveland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing Cincinnati are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games Next up: Cincinnati home to Arizona, Tuesday, June 30 Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Monday, June 29

Mariners-Dodgers Lines Preview

The fans at Dodger Stadium will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take their seats on Saturday. Felix Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 7-3 this season with a 2.74 ERA. It'll be Eric Milton toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Milton is 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA so far this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Andre Ethier belted three home runs with six RBIs as the Dodgers defeated the Mariners 8-2 on Friday, as -165 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Casey Blake had two hits, including a solo home run with two runs scored for the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw fanned eight batters over six innings for the win. Jose Lopez went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Mariners, who were +145 underdogs. Jason Vargas gave up nine hits and five runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss. Team records: Seattle: 37-36 SU Los Angeles: 48-26 SU Seattle most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 3-7 After playing Seattle are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Seattle is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Seattle Next up: LA Dodgers home to Seattle, Sunday, June 28

Rockies-Athletics Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in an interleague contest. The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jorge De La Rosa in this one. Lefthander De La Rosa is 3-7 this season with a 5.85 ERA. The Athletics will counter De La Rosa with Trevor Cahill. Righthander Cahill has a 3.68 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Garrett Atkins drove in two runs to lead the Rockies in a 4-2 victory over the A's on Friday, as +120 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Todd Helton went 1-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs for the Rockies. Jason Hammel improved to 5-3 with the win, and Huston Street collected his 17th save. Kurt Suzuki belted a solo home run for the A's, who were -140 favorites. Dallas Braden surrendered five hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Oakland has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 38-35 SU Oakland: 31-41 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Colorado is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games Colorado is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road Colorado 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 Colorado Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Oakland home to Colorado, Sunday, June 28