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MLB Trading Deadline: No Halladay But Peavy Traded

The MLB baseball trading deadline saw some deals, but Roy Halladay was not one of them.

The biggest move is the Padres sending Jake Peavy to the White Sox for four pitchers Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter, and Adam Russell.

The Boston Red Sox got All-Star catcher Victor Martinez for young pitchers Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone, and Bryan Price. The Tribe starting emptying the talent when they traded ace Cliff Lee to Philadelphia.

Detroit got pitcher Jarrod Washburn for young pitchers Luke French and Mauricia Robles. Minnesota got Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland A’s for minor league SS Tyler Ladendorf.

In other sports news there is going to be a UFC press conference to announce “a lot of crazy things.”  See the UFC 101 fight lines.

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MLB Betting - Saturday Baseball Picks

NFL betting is the last thing on St. Louis fans' minds—wouldn't you block out the memory of the Rams if you were them? -- but they have a good baseball team to watch right now. Their Cardinals host the resurgent Houston Astros in a crucial NL Central matchup this weekend. Who will win Saturday's game—not to mention the pitcher's duel between Philly and San Fran?

Houston Astros @ St. Louis Cardinals
Saturday, August 1, 7:10 p.m. ET
Wandy Rodriguez (10-6, 2.65) vs Chris Carpenter (9-3, 2.19)

Saturday's Astros/Cardinals tilt gives you an opportunity to make a highly "educated guess," as it features two veteran starters who have faced the opposing team—a divisional rival—many times. Wandy Rodriguez has been a machine since the All-Star break and, really, all season long. However, while he was 4-0 with a 0.75 ERA July, he now enters his worst career month (6-9, 5.37 in August). He should hang tough against the Cardinals regardless, as he has a 3.38 ERA at Busch Stadium. He faces world-beater Chris Carpenter, who's 5-1 with a 1.76 ERA at home this season. Carpenter is also 5-3 with four complete games and two shutouts all-time against the Astros, so you should probably bet on the Cards.

Daily sports pick: Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants
Saturday, August 1, 9:05 p.m. ET
Joe Blanton (7-4, 4.11) vs Tim Lincecum (11-3, 2.30)

Joe Blanton is portly - not quite in the realm of Charlie Weis in college football betting, but close—yet he's getting it done on the mound lately. He's still serving up homers like crazy but went 3-0 with a 1.21 ERA in July. He'll have to pitch around new Giant Ryan Garko, who has three homers and a 1.509 OPS in just 14 at bats against him, but he's pitching well enough that he should keep the Frisco bats in check.

Cy Young candidate Tim Lincecum takes the hill for the Gaints, fresh off his 15-strikeout performance against Pittsburgh. In theory, it's bad betting management to go against Lincecum, but there's upset value here. Lincecum's career ERA against the Phillies is north of 4.00 and he's allowed a handful of homers against them—something he doesn't do very often. Ryan Howard may get to him, as he's already taken him deep twice in nine at-bats. Lincecum is obviously an amazing pitcher, but even the best have the odd speed bump, and no team is better equipped to get to him than the Phillies.

Daily sports pick: Phillies

Buick Open Odds, Luke French-Jarrod Washburn Trade Headline Sports

Tiger Woods remains the favorite in the revised odds to win the 2009 Buick Open. However, in danger to miss the cut in his first tournament since his Turnberry disaster, Woods is a not-so-prohibitive 7-2.  Jim Furyk and John Senden are next.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Sox begin a series at Camden Yards, the Braves get a visit from the Dodgers, and the CFL continues Week 5.

Sports headlines…

The Seattle Mariners have traded left-handed hurler Jarrod Washburn to the Detroit Tigers for two young pitchers led by Luke French…Michael Vick said he is closer to signing with a new team though refused to elaborate. Stevie Vincent, the founder of forensic sports handicapping says it's not the New England Patriots or Washington Redskins, or Kansas City Chiefs as most speculate, but it will be the Seattle Seahawks said the guru quoting "reliable sources."  

UFC Odds…

The Offshore Insiders Network is continuing gavel to gavel betting coverage of the UFC 101 fight lines with previews and more in the free pick section.  BJ Penn is currently 230 over Kenny Florian and Anderson Silva -350 over Forrest Griffin.

Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

John Smoltz (1-4, 7.04 ERA) will be trying to hold onto a spot in the Red Sox rotation on Friday night when his team begins a series in Baltimore. Righthander Smoltz has been tagged with the loss in each of his last two outings, and he was beaten by the Orioles in his last trip to the mound (six earned runs over five innings). Baltimore will counter with righthander Jeremy Guthrie (7-9, 5.21 ERA), who is coming off a loss to Boston on July 25 (five earned runs in 6 2-3 innings).

Also on the American League schedule for Friday: Detroit at Cleveland, Kansas City at Tampa Bay, Seattle at Texas, the Yankees at the White Sox, Toronto at Oakland, and the Angels at Minnesota. Ervin Santana (3-6. 7.29 ERA) is slated to start for L.A.; righthander Santana gave up six runs over 3 2-3 innings against the Twins last time out. Nick Blackburn (8-5, 3.75 ERA) gets the ball for Minnesota; he was rocked by the Angels last time out (six runs in 3 2-3 innings).

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

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Tommy Hanson (5-1, 2.95 ERA) will be on the hill for the Braves on Friday night as they host the Dodgers and Jason Schmidt (1-1, 7.88 ERA). Righthander Hanson took a hard-luck loss against the Brewers last time out, allowing just two earned runs over his seven innings of work. Righthander Schmidt lasted just three innings against the Marlins in his most recent outing, giving up five runs (four earned). Schmidt had beaten the Reds in his 2009 season debut on July 20.

Making up the rest of the NL slate for Friday: Washington at Pittsburgh, the Cubs at Florida, Arizona at the Mets, Colorado at Cincinnati, Houston at St. Louis, Milwaukee at San Diego, and Philadelphia at San Francisco. Cliff Lee (7-9, 3.14 ERA) will make his Phillies debut in that contest. Lefthander Lee has won each of his last three starts, allowing four runs in 25 innings. The Giants will turn to Ryan Sadowski (2-3, 4.81 ERA), who has taken a loss in each of his last three outings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

There is one game on the Canadian Football League schedule for Friday, with British Columbia at Hamilton. The Tigers-Cats upset the Lions back in Week 2, pulling out a 31-28 road victory as a 13-point underdog. Heading into the Week 5 matchup Hamilton is 2-2 straight-up and 3-1 against-the-spread, while B.C. has disappointed at 1-3 SU and 1-3 ATS. For Friday night's contest the oddsmakers have the Lions listed as 2-point road favorites, with the total for the game at 50.5.

Finally, there is a single WNBA game on tap for Friday, as Detroit hosts Minnesota. The Shock last played on July 22, when they were edged 98-95 by Atlanta; that put Detroit at 5-9 SU and 5-9 ATS on the season. The Lynx fell 76-70 to Los Angeles in their last contest, which dropped them to 10-8 both SU and ATS on the season. Roneeka Hodges tossed in 14 points for the Lynx in that loss.

Hollywood Betting…

Still no sportsbook odds on whether or not Omer Bhatti pics will pass the eye test, that he is Michael Jackson's lovechild.

Phillies-Giants Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Friday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at AT&T Park. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Cliff Lee in this game. Lee has a 7-9 record and a 3.14 ERA this season. Lee's opponent in this one will be Ryan Sadowski. The Giants righthander has a 4.81 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. Pablo Sandoval belted a solo home run and drove in four runs to lead the Giants to a 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Thursday, as +100 underdogs. That game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Eugenio Velez hit a bases-loaded double to drive in three runs for the Giants. Jonathan Sanchez tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing just three hits and two runs. Chase Utley went deep for the Phillies, who were -120 favorites. Rodrigo Lopez surrendered seven runs over four innings in the loss. Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. San Francisco has won 4 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 58-42 SU San Francisco: 56-46 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 San Francisco most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: San Francisco home to Philadelphia, Saturday, August 1

Blue Jays-Athletics Odds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Scott Richmond will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Richmond is 6-4 this season with a 3.66 ERA. It'll be Dallas Braden toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Braden is 7-9 with a 3.74 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Blue Jays were defeated 3-2 by the Mariners in Wednesday's rubber match, as -180 favorites. That game's five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5). Adam Lind belted a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, while Roy Halladay gave up 11 hits and three runs over seven innings in just his fourth loss. The A's were defeated 8-5 by the Red Sox last time out, as +340 underdogs. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Tommy Everidge and Rajai Davis drove in a pair of runs each for the A's. Craig Breslow allowed the winning run and suffered the loss in relief. Current streak: Toronto has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Toronto: 49-53 SU Oakland: 43-58 SU Toronto most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 Oakland most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road Toronto is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Oakland Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home Next up: Oakland home to Toronto, Saturday, August 1

Brewers-Padres Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at PETCO Park. Righthander Braden Looper will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Looper is 9-5 this season with a 4.79 ERA. Starting this game for the Padres will be Chad Gaudin. The righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Brewers scored four runs late in the game on Thursday, as they defeated the Nationals 7-3. The Brewers won that game as -300 favorites, and the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Craig Counsell belted a two-run homer and finished with three runs batted in. Yovani Gallardo whiffed 11 batters over seven innings to post the victory. The Padres won three-of-four with a series-clinching 7-4 victory over the Reds on Thursday, as +140 underdogs. That game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Will Venable went 4-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer, while finishing with four RBIs. Tim Stauffer tossed seven innings for his first win, allowing seven hits and one run. Current streak: Milwaukee has won 2 straight games. San Diego has won 3 straight games. Team records: Milwaukee: 51-51 SU San Diego: 41-62 SU Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing San Diego are 6-4 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a win are 2-8 San Diego most recently: When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing San Diego Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee Next up: San Diego home to Milwaukee, Saturday, August 1

Astros-Cardinals Lines Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals meet at Busch Stadium. Brian Moehler will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Moehler is 7-6 this season with a 5.16 ERA. It'll be Mitchell Boggs toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Boggs is 1-0 with a 3.10 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros were pounded 12-3 by the Cubs last time out, as +170 underdogs. That game's 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10). Kazuo Matsui belted a two-run homer for the Astros. Russ Ortiz gave up nine runs over 2 1-3 innings to suffer the loss. The Cardinals were defeated 5-3 by the Dodgers in 10 innings last time out, as a -110 pick'em. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Matt Holliday homered and drove in a pair of runs for the Cardinals. Dennys Reys allowed two runs in relief in a losing effort. Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 51-51 SU St. Louis: 56-49 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing St. Louis Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Houston Next up: St. Louis home to Houston, Saturday, August 1

Yankees-White Sox Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field. Righthander Sergio Mitre will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Mitre is 1-0 this season with a 5.90 ERA. Starting this game for the White Sox will be Clayton Richard. The lefthander has a 4.73 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. DeWayne Wise drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday, as the White Sox defeated the Yankees 3-2. The White Sox won the game as +100 underdogs, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Gordon Beckham had two hits and drove in one run for the White Sox. Matt Thornton gave up one run in relief and pulled off his fifth win. Nick Swisher homered in a losing cause for the Yankees, who were -120 favorites. Phil Hughes surrendered the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Team records: New York: 62-40 SU Chicago: 52-51 SU New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Chi White Sox are 9-1 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox NY Yankees are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi White Sox NY Yankees are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Chi White Sox are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing NY Yankees Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games Next up: Chi White Sox home to NY Yankees, Saturday, August 1

Angels-Twins Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome. The Angels will give the ball to starter Ervin Santana in this one. Righthander Santana is 4-6 this season with a 7.31 ERA. The Twins will counter Santana with Nick Blackburn. Righthander Blackburn has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted. John Lackey fanned eight batters while tossing a three-hitter over seven innings on Wednesday, and the Angels scored five runs in the fifth inning to defeat the Indians 9-1 in the rubber match. The Angels won the game as -190 favorites, and the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Howie Kendrick belted a two-run homer and drove in five runs to lead the Angels. Lackey improved to 7-4 with the victory. The Twins scored a pair of runs in the second inning as they got past the White Sox 3-2 on Wednesday for a sweep of the three-game set, as a -110 pick'em. That game's five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Alexi Casilla drove in two runs to lead the Twins, while Jesse Crain tossed two innings of relief for the win. Joe Nathan closed out the game for his 29th save. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 2 straight games. Minnesota has won 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 60-40 SU Minnesota: 52-50 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing LA Angels Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up: Minnesota home to LA Angels, Saturday, August 1

Mariners-Rangers Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers meet at Rangers Ballpark. Lefthander Jason Vargas will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Vargas is 2-4 this season with a 4.64 ERA. Vargas's opponent in this one will be Vicente Padilla. The Rangers righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Michael Young belted two home runs and led the Rangers to a 7-1 win over the Mariners on Thursday, as -175 favorites. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10). Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a two-run homer for the Rangers. Derek Holland tossed 8 2-3 innings for the win, allowing just two hits and one run with 10 strikeouts. Jose Lopez drove in the lone run for the Mariners, who were +155 underdogs. Garrett Olson surrendered six hits and four runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss. Team records: Seattle: 53-49 SU Texas: 57-43 SU Seattle most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 5-5 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 Texas most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Texas Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games Texas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Seattle Next up: Texas home to Seattle, Saturday, August 1

Royals-Rays Lines Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Tropicana Field. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Sidney Ponson in this game. Ponson has a 1-6 record and a 6.18 ERA this season. It'll be David Price toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Price is 3-4 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Royals were defeated 7-3 by the Orioles last time out, as +145 underdogs. The game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). David DeJesus had three hits and drove in one run for the Royals. Luke Hochevar surrendered 11 hits and seven runs over six innings in the loss. The Rays were defeated 6-2 by the Yankees in the rubber match on Wednesday, as a -110 pick'em. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Evan Longoria belted a two-run homer for the Rays, while Matt Garza gave up eight hits and three runs over seven innings in the loss. Current streak: Kansas City has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Kansas City: 40-61 SU Tampa Bay: 55-47 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9 After playing Baltimore are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road Kansas City is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Kansas City Next up: Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Saturday, August 1

Dodgers-Braves Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field. Righthander Jason Schmidt will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Schmidt is 1-1 this season with a 7.88 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Tommy Hanson who starts for the Braves. Righthander Hanson is 5-1 with a 2.95 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 177-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Dodgers scored twice in the 10th inning and earned a 5-3 win over the Cardinals 5-3 on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9). Matt Kemp went 3-for-5 at the plate with three runs batted in for the Dodgers. James McDonald picked up the win and Jonathan Broxton picked up his 24th save. Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Braves a 6-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday, as -155 favorites. That game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Casey Kotchman drove in a pair of runs for the Braves, while Peter Moylan tossed one inning of relief for the win, and Rafael Soriano gave up just a single hit in the win. Team records: Los Angeles: 63-39 SU Atlanta: 52-50 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 22 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Atlanta is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers Atlanta is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home Atlanta is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers Next up: Atlanta home to LA Dodgers, Saturday, August 1

Diamondbacks-Mets Odds Preview

The New York Mets will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Doug Davis in this game. Davis has a 5-10 record and a 3.76 ERA this season. The Mets will counter Davis with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 4.87 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs on Wednesday, as the Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 4-0. The Diamondbacks won the game as +135 underdogs, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (10). Yusmeiro Petit allowed just four hits over six scoreless innings, while striking out eight batters for the win. The Mets were doubled 4-2 by the Rockies in the second game of the doubleheader. That game's six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Fernando Tatis went deep in the loss for the Mets, while Jonathan Niese gave up eight hits and four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: New York has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Arizona: 44-58 SU New York: 48-53 SU Arizona most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Arizona are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games on the road Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona Next up: NY Mets home to Arizona, Saturday, August 1

Rockies-Reds Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Rockies will trot ace Aaron Cook out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cook has a 10-3 record and a 3.87 ERA this season. The Reds will counter Cook with Justin Lehr. Righthander Lehr has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rockies scored three runs in the seventh inning and helped them double the Mets 4-2 on Thursday, as -140 favorites. The Rockies won the game as -140 favorites, while the six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Clint Barmes belted a two-run homer to lead the Rockies, and Jorge De La Rosa improved to 9-7 with the victory. The Reds were defeated 7-4 by the Padres last time out, as -160 favorites. That game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Adam Rosales belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Reds. Johnny Cueto was rocked for nine hits and six runs over five innings on the hill. Current streak: Colorado has won 2 straight games. Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 56-46 SU Cincinnati: 45-56 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a win are 5-5 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing San Diego are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Colorado Cincinnati is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Colorado Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: Cincinnati home to Colorado, Saturday, August 1

Cubs-Marlins Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at LandShark Stadium. The Cubs will give the ball to starter Rich Harden in this one. Righthander Harden is 7-6 this season with a 4.65 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Chris Volstad who starts for the Marlins. Righthander Volstad is 8-9 with a 4.44 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Kosuke Fukudome and Ryan Theriot drove in four runs apiece in helping the Cubs tear apart the Astros 12-3 on Thursday, as -190 favorites. That game's 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10). Kevin Hart allowed six hits and three runs over six innings to earn his third win. Jorge Cantu had two hits and drove in one run as the Marlins fell 6-3 to the Braves in 10 innings Thursday. The Braves were 155 favorites, and the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Luis Ayala gave up three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Chicago has won 2 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 54-46 SU Florida: 53-49 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing Houston are 3-7 After a win are 8-2 Florida most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Chi Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Florida is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida's last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Next up: Florida home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, August 1

Red Sox-Orioles Odds 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 trot John Smoltz out to the mound in this one. Righthander Smoltz has a 1-4 record and a 7.04 ERA this season. It'll be ace Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 7-9 with a 5.21 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted. David Ortiz launched a three-run homer in helping the Red Sox defeat the A's 8-5 for a split of the four-game set on Thursday, as -400 favorites. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Jason Varitek went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs for the Red Sox. Manny Delcarmen got the win in relief, and Jonathan Papelbon closed out the game for his 26th save. The Orioles won the backend of a four-game series with a 7-3 victory on Thursday, as -165 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Aubrey Huff went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Orioles. Brad Bergesen improved to 7-5 with the win, allowing seven hits and one run. Current streak: Baltimore has won 2 straight games. Team records: Boston: 59-42 SU Baltimore: 44-57 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Baltimore are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 1-9 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston Baltimore is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston Next up: Baltimore home to Boston, Saturday, August 1

Tigers-Indians Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Progressive Field. Edwin Jackson will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Jackson is 7-5 this season with a 2.59 ERA. Starting this game for the Indians will be Fausto Carmona. The righthander has a 7.42 ERA to go along with a 2-6 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Tigers exploded for 19 hits and crushed the Rangers 13-5 on Wednesday, as a -110 pick'em. The night's 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Miguel Cabrera launched a three-run blast and finished with four RBIs for the Tigers. Justin Verlander whiffed 13 batters and earned his 12th victory of the season. Kelly Shoppach drove in two runs in the Indians 9-3 loss to the Angels last time out, as +170 underdogs. That game's 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Aaron Laffey surrendered seven hits and seven runs over four innings in the loss. Current streak: Cleveland has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 53-47 SU Cleveland: 42-60 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 Cleveland most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit Next up: Cleveland home to Detroit, Saturday, August 1

Nationals-Pirates Lines Preview

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Friday. The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Lannan in this game. Lannan has a 7-7 record and a 3.25 ERA this season. It'll be Ross Ohlendorf toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Ohlendorf is 8-8 with a 4.51 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Nationals were defeated 7-3 by the Brewers last time out, as +250 underdogs. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Ryan Zimmerman smacked a three-run homer, while J.D. Martin gave up five runs over six innings in suffering the loss. Matt Capps gave up the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as thye Pirates fell 1-0 to the Giants last time out, as +160 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (7). Matt Capps gave up the winning run and suffered his sixth loss in relief. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games. Team records: Washington: 32-70 SU Pittsburgh: 43-58 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing at home against Washington Next up: Pittsburgh home to Washington, Saturday, August 1

NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys 2010 Super Bowl Champs

The Dallas Cowboys will win the 2010 Super Bowl. Whichever sportsbook football bettors place their bet with will pay a nice recompense. The Cowboys are +1500 to win Super Bowl XLIV according to BetUs. We do have to give our disclaimer. NFL handicapping is much like coaching. Week to week adjustments are mandatory for successful football betting. Hence, we only wager "lunch money" as to not even subconsciously bias our in-season handicapping by being married to season long futures bets. Still the Pokes are looking ripe at 15-1.  Why? As any of our long-time clients know, and we have documented many times, football is ultimately won by players who touch the pigskin. However great offenses are not judged by fantasy football stats such as points scored or total yards, but by how well they put the defense where defenses perform the best: on the sidelines. The 2009-10 Dallas Cowboys may not be the Second Coming of Csonka, Kiick, and Morris, but the triumphant of Marion Barber, Tashard Choice, and Felix Jones has the makings of turning any defense into the No Name Defense II. Furthermore, Jason Witten is the best tight end in the game, perfect for chain-moving, ball control. A better-than-average offensive line will protect the much maligned, but still upper echelon QB Tony Romo. Dispensing of Terrell Owens is addition by subtraction. Reading defenses and having a thick enough skin to deal with fan and media criticism is imperative to being an elite quarterback. But having to deal with a diva teammate who is ready to throw one under the bus at a moments notice is an encumbrance that Romo will no longer deal with. A talented defense will be among the statistical leaders because they will be greatly aided by a meticulous clock-consuming offense. No it won't be a perfect season but the Dallas Cowboys will win the 2010 Super Bowl using the same model as the 1972 Miami Dolphins.      For more information: Get NFL odds spread picks and football betting advice part of the Offshore Insiders Network.

NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys 2010 Super Bowl Champs

The Dallas Cowboys will win the 2010 Super Bowl. Whichever sportsbook football bettors place their bet with will pay a nice recompense. The Cowboys are +1500 to win Super Bowl XLIV according to BetUs.

We do have to give our disclaimer. NFL handicapping is much like coaching. Week to week adjustments are mandatory for successful football betting. Hence, we only wager "lunch money" as to not even subconsciously bias our in-season handicapping by being married to season long futures bets.

Still the Pokes are looking ripe at 15-1.  Why? As any of our long-time clients know, and we have documented many times, football is ultimately won by players who touch the pigskin. However great offenses are not judged by fantasy football stats such as points scored or total yards, but by how well they put the defense where defenses perform the best: on the sidelines.

The 2009-10 Dallas Cowboys may not be the Second Coming of Csonka, Kiick, and Morris, but the triumphant of Marion Barber, Tashard Choice, and Felix Jones has the makings of turning any defense into the No Name Defense II.

Furthermore, Jason Witten is the best tight end in the game, perfect for chain-moving, ball control. A better-than-average offensive line will protect the much maligned, but still upper echelon QB Tony Romo.

Dispensing of Terrell Owens is addition by subtraction. Reading defenses and having a thick enough skin to deal with fan and media criticism is imperative to being an elite quarterback.

But having to deal with a diva teammate who is ready to throw one under the bus at a moments notice is an encumbrance that Romo will no longer deal with.

A talented defense will be among the statistical leaders because they will be greatly aided by a meticulous clock-consuming offense.

No it won't be a perfect season but the Dallas Cowboys will win the 2010 Super Bowl using the same model as the 1972 Miami Dolphins.     

For more information: Get NFL odds spread picks and football betting advice part of the Offshore Insiders Network.