Twins-Athletics Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Twins will give the ball to starter Nick Blackburn in this one. Righthander Blackburn is 5-2 this season with a 3.30 ERA. The Athletics will counter Blackburn with Trevor Cahill. Righthander Cahill has a 4.21 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins scored three runs in the ninth inning and came away with a 6-3 victory over the A's on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. The nine runs made it OVER the night's posted over/under (8.5). Jason Kubel went deep for the Twins, while Matt Guerrier got the win in relief. Joe Nathan whiffed two batters and closed out the ninth for his 13th save. Andrew Bailey suffered his first loss of the season, giving up three hits and three runs. Current streak: Minnesota has won 2 straight games. Oakland has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 30-31 SU Oakland: 26-32 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Oakland Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland Oakland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 18 games Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home Next up: Minnesota at Chi Cubs, Friday, June 12 Oakland at San Francisco, Friday, June 12

Tigers-White Sox Odds Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox meet at U.S. Cellular Field. Edwin Jackson will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Jackson is 6-3 this season with a 2.16 ERA. Jackson's opponent in this one will be Gavin Floyd. The White Sox righthander has a 5.35 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Magglio Ordonez scored the winning run off a bases-loaded walk on Wednesday, as the Tigers slipped past the White Sox 2-1. The Tigers won the game as -140 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Adam Everett went deep for the other Tigers run. Justin Verlander threw a complete-game with nine strikeouts in the win. Jim Thome belted a solo home run for the White Sox, who were +120 underdogs. John Danks gave up five hits and two runs over 7 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Detroit has won 2 straight games. Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Detroit: 33-26 SU Chicago: 27-33 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 1-9 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-2 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit Next up: Detroit at Pittsburgh, Friday, June 12 Chi White Sox at Milwaukee, Friday, June 12

Rockies-Brewers Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Colorado Rockies on Thursday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. The Rockies will give the ball to ace starter Aaron Cook in this one. Righthander Cook is 4-3 this season with a 4.50 ERA. It'll be ace Yovani Gallardo toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Gallardo is 6-2 with a 2.84 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rockies got down by two runs before coming away with a 4-2 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday, as +125 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and two RBIs. Jorge De La Rosa went six innings for the win, and Huston Street collected his 11th save. Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun drove in the runs for the Brewers, who were -145 favorites. Dave Bush allowed five hits and three runs in five innings of work. Current streak: Colorado has won 7 straight games. Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 27-32 SU Milwaukee: 33-26 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 2-7 After playing Colorado are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Colorado is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home Milwaukee is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home Milwaukee is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Colorado Next up: Colorado home to Seattle, Friday, June 12 Milwaukee home to Chi White Sox, Friday, June 12

Cubs-Astros Lines Preview

The division rival Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Minute Maid Park. The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ryan Dempster in this one. Righthander Dempster is 4-3 this season with a 4.12 ERA. It'll be Russ Ortiz toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Righthander Ortiz is 3-2 with a 3.96 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 147-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Geoff Blum drove in both runs to help the Astros defeat the Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday, as +100 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Chris Sampson improved to 3-0 with the win, allowing two hits over two scoreless innings. Geovany Soto homered for the Cubs, who had been -120 favorites. Angel Guzman gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Team records: Chicago: 29-27 SU Houston: 26-31 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Houston are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Houston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Arizona are 2-8 After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 18 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 18 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Next up: Chi Cubs home to Minnesota, Friday, June 12 Houston at Arizona, Friday, June 12

Pirates-Braves Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Turner Field. The Pirates will give the ball to ace starter Paul Maholm in this one. Lefthander Maholm is 4-2 this season with a 3.94 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Javier Vazquez who starts for the Braves. Righthander Vazquez is 4-5 with a 3.54 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Pirates snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, as +200 underdogs. The game's five runs went UNDER the night's posted over/under (8.5). Adam LaRoche led the Pirates with two runs batted in, John Grabow collected the win in relief, and Matt Capps closed out the game with his 14th save. Brian McCann went 2-for-4 at the plate with the Braves, who had been -220 favorites. Jair Jurrjens allowed four hits and two runs over six innings in the loss. Team records: Pittsburgh: 27-32 SU Atlanta: 29-29 SU Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Baltimore are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Next up: Pittsburgh home to Detroit, Friday, June 12 Atlanta at Baltimore, Friday, June 12

Cardinals-Marlins Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at LandShark Stadium. Righthander Todd Wellemeyer will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Wellemeyer is 5-6 this season with a 5.32 ERA. Wellemeyer's opponent in this one will be Andrew Miller. The Marlins lefthander has a 4.34 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Cardinals scored seven times over the final two innings as they crushed the Marlins 13-4 on Wednesday, as a -105 pick'em. The game's 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8). Rick Ankiel went 3-for-4 at the plate a two-run homer for the Cardinals. Adam Wainwright improved to 6-4 with the win, allowing 11 hits and four runs over seven innings. Jeremy Hermida homered and drove in two runs for the Marlins. Chris Volstad surrendered 10 hits and six runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss. Team records: St. Louis: 32-28 SU Florida: 29-32 SU St. Louis most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 2-7 After playing Florida are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 Florida most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 8-2 After playing St. Louis are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: St. Louis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Florida St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Florida The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 16 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Florida's last 16 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis Florida is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing St. Louis Florida is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis Next up: St. Louis at Cleveland, Friday, June 12 Florida at Toronto, Friday, June 12

Lakers-Magic Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Amway Arena in the fourth game of the NBA Finals. Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 201. Dwight Howard went for 21 points and 14 rebounds as the Magic fought off the Lakers to win Game 3 108-104 on Tuesday night. The game resulted in a push with Orlando as 4-point home favorites, and played OVER the 199-point total listed by sportsbooks. Rashard Lewis also netted 21 points for the Magic, who now trail the Lakers 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 31 points and eight assists, while Pau Gasol scored 23 points for the Lakers. Team records: Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a loss are 9-1 Orlando most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home Orlando is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games Next up: LA Lakers at Orlando, Sunday, June 14 Orlando home to LA Lakers, Sunday, June 14

Golf betting - St. Jude Classic odds

Stanley Cup betting culminates in a doozie Game 7 this Friday, and that'll leave us with one less sport to bet on this summer. Don't worry—the U.S. Open is almost here and we can get a golf betting warmup by making picks for the St. Jude odds this week, which feature a better field than you'd expect. THE CONTENDERS - Phil Mickelson (+900), David Toms (+1300) Of this pair, one of them earns his offshore sportsbook favorite status on merit, while the other does so on name. Can you guess which is which? Mickelson is a favorite because of his talent and long list of golf betting accomplishments, but he's a risky play this week, especially for a "favorite." After taking time off to be with his ailing wife, he may be rusty and/or distracted this week. He's also played just once at TPC Southwind , host of the ST. Jude Classic, and he missed the cut. David Toms, on the other hand, is a rock-solid pick. He has two career St. Jude victories, he leads the tour in driving accuracy, and he also cracks the top 10 in scoring average and proximity to hole. His peripherals set him up beautifully for Southwind, as it punishes the inaccurate (56 per cent of fairways hit, 53 of approaches on in regulation in 2008). WORTH CONSIDERING - Justin Leonard (+1400), Sergio Garcia (+1600) Leonard is the poor man's David Toms in that he's worth picking for similar reasons, but isn't quite as good as Toms at this tourney. Leonard is the defending champ and he's very accurate this season too, so he's worth consideration at slightly better value than Toms. Those who bet sports have avoided Sergio like the plague lately, and for good reason; he's been terrible on North American soil in 2009. He did tie for fourth in last year's St. Jude odds and his approaches have been respectable (averaging less than 30 feet from the pin), so he has a shot at redemption this week. LONG SHOTS - Retief Goosen (+2500), Padraig Harrington (+3300) It's strange to call these accomplished golfers long shots, but they simply aren't set up well for success this week. Goosen has played decently in 2009 but he struggles at the St. Jude Classic (missed cut in 2008, 30th in 2007). Harrington is an enigma in 2008 golf betting. It seems some hacker is occupying the body of the 2008 Player of the Year, as Harrington has no top-10s in 11 starts this season. He tied Sergio for fourth at this tourney last year, so he could be worth a flier with that nice +3300 value. Offshore sportsbook pick: David Toms +1300

UFC 99 Betting Line and Vegas Odds Picks

Dana White knows how to get UFC betting fans on their feet. A month before the UFC 100 blowout, he sets up a card in Germany full of aggressive, exciting fighters. Let's make some UFC 99 betting picks.

Rich Franklin (26-4) vs Wanderlei Silva (32-9-1)
UFC odds: Franklin -140, Silva +110

Don't take a bathroom break during this main UFC betting event, as both Franklin and Silva love to finish fights. With his recent losses to Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson, Franklin has become underrated. He's still a powerful, exciting fighter with an better ground game than many fight fans realize. He faces one of the most intimidating fighters ever to grace the octagon in Wanderlei Silva, the vicious Muay Thai striker. Silva may have had the edge a few years ago, but he has lots of mileage on his body and seems to have lost a step (YouTube his UFC 92 fight against Rampage Jackson and you'll see what I mean). Franklin is fresher and a bit more versatile, so he should win this one, though it will be a war.

Sports wagering pick: Franklin -140

Cain Velasquez (5-0) vs Cheick Kongo (24-4-1)
UFC odds: Velasquez -200, Kongo +160

Is Velasquez ready for superstardom? The deadly kickboxing/wrestling double threat has wowed those who bet on sports early in his career, opening with five straight knockouts. His previous opponents pale in comparison to powerful Cheick Kongo, a kickboxer with a strong chin and brutal ground-and-pound skills. Velasquez is certainly the better long term bet, but I'm not sure he's ready for this challenge. Kongo offers good value and may pull off the upset.

Sports wagering pick: Kongo +160

Marcus Davis (21-5) vs Dan Hardy (21-6)
UFC odds: Davis -220, Hardy +180

Here's my candidate for fight of the night. Davis, the Irish-American boxer, clashes with Hardy, the English boxer. There's been plenty of trash talk entering this one, and you can expect a brawl here. Both fighters like to stand up and trade blows but, contrary to what many UFC odds fans believe, Davis is capable on the ground. He's fought tougher competition than Hardy in his career and should teach the brash Englishman a lesson. Both fighters have major knockout power, though, so anything can happen. Don't expect this one to go the distance!

Lakers-Magic Spread, Odds, Picks For Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Arena in the third game of the NBA Finals.

Most sportsbooks currently have the Magic listed as 4-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 198 at BetUs Sportsbook, our top sportsbook based on customer satisfaction.

The Lakers defeated Orlando 101-96 in overtime as a 6.5-point favorite in Game 2 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (202).

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and added with eight assists for the Lakers, while Pau Gasol chipped in with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

Rashard Lewis scored a game-high 34 points to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists for Orlando and Hedo Turkoglu netted 22 points.

The top basketball betting expert is on a run of historic proportions.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Orlando are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider for sports wagering:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 12 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 18-5 SU in their last 23 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Orlando is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Orlando is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games

Next up:
LA Lakers at Orlando, Thursday, June 11
Orlando home to LA Lakers, Thursday, June 11

Stanley Cup Betting - Game 6 Red Wings Penguins Odds

Game 5 of the Red Wings Penguins odds wasn't exactly another heart-stopping chapter in a classic series, was it? The Pens lost their cool, the Wings smelled blood, and their power play helped them rout the Pens 5-0. Are the Pens broken? Will Detroit take Game  6 and win the Cup? Red Wings Penguins odds - Game 6 Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET Stanley Cup betting lines: Red Wings +110, Penguins -130 When you give the Red Wings' power play in inch, it'll take a mile—that's the harsh lesson the Penguins learned in Game 5. They were disciplined early in the series and minimized Detroit's damage with the main advantage, but the wheels fell off in Game 5. The Pens got down early, became frustrated and began taking dumb penalties. The raucous Detroit crowd seemed to suck the life out of the Pens; note that most of their penalties were stick infractions (slashing, high-sticking, tripping), and that means they were sluggish and not moving their feet. Even Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin lost focus, each taking some pretty bad penalties. Notice how every Pens' penalty seems to be on Henrik Zetterberg? His smothering defensive shadowing frustrates the Pittsburgh forwards, not to mention NHL betting fans who had Pittsburgh winning Game 5, and Zetterberg got a big boost by Pavel Datsyuk's return. Though he wasn't 100 per cent, Datsyuk showed offensive creativity, setting up two goals, and he took defensive pressure off Zetterberg. The Wings will be that much tougher to beat with him in the lineup. Do the Pens still have a hope at the offshore sportsbook? Well, they are a much different team at home in Stanley Cup betting, as it seems the home support helps them work harder—not to mention cleaner—on defense. Marc-Andre Fleury got the hook in Game 5, but those goals weren't his fault and he always seems to play well at home. The Pens certainly have some demons to conquer, but that storyline should play out in Game 7. Pittsburgh has been the better team at Mellon Arena and should fight back with a spirited effort Tuesday night. Stanley Cup betting pick: Penguins -130

Lakers-Magic Spread and Betting Line Picks Preview

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at STAPLES Center in the second game of the NBA Finals. Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 7-point favorites at BetED  versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 202 at Bodog Life. Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 40 points as the Lakers ran over the Magic 100-75 in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series on Thursday. The Lakers easily covered the 6-point spread, but the 175 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 205.5. Bryant also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists in that win. Dwight Howard had a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic in the loss. Who will cover? Let's go to the power of 620 sports services behind every selection for the answer. The Coach Potato is the premier television handicapper in the world. In 1988 after having success as a handicapper, investing 70-plus hours per week, he opted to streamline and concentrate on only national TV games. His efficiency has paid off hitting at least 58 % in college and pro football and basketball. All plays are rated equally. He's on a 12-0 NBA run elevating him to both the top playoff handicapper for 2009 and for this entire century! Lakers/Magic total makes it an unlucky-for-the books 13 in a row winners. Click now to purchase sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get more information and a free sports pick Team records: Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers Orlando is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 7 games Orlando is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games at home LA Lakers are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando Next up: Orlando home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, June 9 LA Lakers at Orlando, Tuesday, June 9

Magic-Lakers Game 2 Picks Highlight Sunday Betting

The French Open Men's Final 2009 is in progress as we file this report, NFL betting is just around the corner, Summer Bird pulls the Belmont upset, the Red Wings take a 3-2 lead over Pittsburgh, and the top NBA bettor and MLB handicapper is unleashing Sunday. Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers try to handle the Magic for the second straight game, and NASCAR's top drivers hit the track in the Pocono 500. Tipping off on the hardwood  . . . The Magic will be looking to bounce back from an embarrassing Game 1 defeat on Sunday night when they take the court in Los Angeles for the second game of the NBA Finals. Orlando was pounded 100-75 in the opener by the Lakers on Thursday night, with Dwight Howard scoring just 12 points and Jameer Nelson contributing six points off the bench in his return from injury. Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles attack with 40 points in that easy victory, and Pau Gasol chipped in with 16 points. Oddsmakers have listed the Lakers as 6.5-point faves for Sunday.   It's a run better than 98 percent of you will ever have on your own, yet nothing out of the ordinary for GodsTips. They are 16-3 with NBA Wise Guys and sports bettors get another one for Sunday. We have added five MLB Majors and a Wise Guy in MLB. Click now to purchase Meeting up on the diamond . . . Tim Lincecum (4-1, 3.01 ERA) will get the ball for the Giants on Sunday afternoon as they again play on the road against the Marlins. Righthander Lincecum was last tagged with a loss on April 12 vs. the Padres, but San Francisco is still just 1-3 over his last four outings. Florida counters with Ricky Nolasco (2-5, 9.07 ERA); the righty has given up 16 runs in his last 5 2-3 innings. Also on the NL schedule for Sunday: the Cubs at Cincinnati, the Mets at Washington, Milwaukee at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Houston, Colorado at St. Louis, and Arizona at San Diego. As well, the Dodgers will host the Phillies in the primetime matchup, with Los Angeles' Randy Wolf (3-1, 3.21 ERA) taking on Philly's Antonio Bastardo (1-0, 1.50 ERA). Bastardo won his debut on Tuesday. Over in the American League on Sunday the Rays and Yankees continue their series in New York, with Matt Garza (4-4, 3.67 ERA) taking on Joba Chamberlain (3-1, 3.71 ERA). Also on the AL slate for Sunday: the Angels at Detroit, Kansas City at Toronto, Texas at Boston, Cleveland at the ChiSox, Baltimore at Oakland, and Minnesota at Seattle, with Kevin Slowey (8-1, 3.97 ERA) going for the Twins. Rounding out the Roundup . . . Pocono Raceway will host the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday, with the drivers competing in the 2009 Pocono 500. Jimmie Johnson is pegged as the 4/1 Vegas favorite to visit victory lane on Sunday, followed by Kyle Busch at 5/1, and Jeff Gordon at 7/1. Standings leader Tony Stewart is listed at 10/1 odds to get the win along with Denny Hamlin, with Carl Edwards at 12/1. Kasey Kahne, who won the 2008 Pocono 500, is pegged at 15/1 odds to repeat as the champion on Sunday. The drivers of Formula 1 will be in Istanbul on Sunday for the Turkish Grand Prix. Brawn-Mercedes driver Jenson Button will be looking to win his fourth straight race; Button has taken the checkered flag in five of the six F1 events so far this season and holds a 16-point lead on teammate Rubens Barrichello in the drivers championship. Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix last season, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in second place, and Button ending up well back in 11th place. Finally, the WNBA continues its 2009 opening weekend with four games on the Sunday schedule: Atlanta at Washington, Connecticut at New York, Minnesota at Indiana, and Sacramento at Seattle. Everyone but New York played on Saturday.

2009 Belmont Stakes Morning Line

Mine That Bird is nearly even money on the 2009 Belmont Stakes morning line and virtually every sportsbook has head-to-head matchups including BetUs Sportsbook rated No. 1 by the OffshoreInsiders.com Network. Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Stanley Cup final continues in Detroit, the WNBA tips off its season, and Mine That Bird guns for a Belmont Stakes win. Tipping off on the hardwood  . . . The NBA Finals are idle on Saturday, leaving the day's hoops spotlight for the opening of the WNBA season. There are six games on the WNBA's slate, including Washington at Connecticut; the Sun are the biggest favorite on the day, giving eight points at home to the Mystics. Rounding out the schedule: Seattle at Sacramento, Indiana at Atlanta, Chicago at Minnesota, San Antonio at Phoenix, and Detroit at Los Angeles. The Sparks are 2/1 Vegas favorites to claim the title. Meeting up on the diamond . . . The Phillies and Dodgers will kick off the National League slate on Saturday afternoon with a 4:10pm ET contest in Los Angeles. Joe Blanton (4-3, 5.86 ERA) will take the mound for Philadelphia, with the righthander having won each of his past three outings. Los Angeles will counter with Hiroki Kuroda (1-1, 2.53 ERA). The righthander has made just two starts in '09, returning from the DL on June 1. Elsewhere around the National League in baseball betting on Saturday: San Francisco at Florida, the Mets at Washington, Pittsburgh at Houston, the Cubs at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at Atlanta, Colorado at St. Louis, and Arizona at San Diego. D-Backs starter Max Scherzer (2-4, 4.47 ERA) was pounded for eight runs in 3 2-3 innings in his last outing versus Atlanta. Josh Geer (1-1, 5.44 ERA) starts for the Padres. Over in the American League on Saturday the Rays and Yankees continue their series in New York, with David Price (1-0, 3.00 ERA) taking on CC Sabathia (5-3, 3.46 ERA). As well, it'll be Kansas City at Toronto, Cleveland at the White Sox, Minnesota at Seattle, the Angels at Detroit, Texas at Boston, and Baltimore at Oakland. Righty Jason Berken (1-1, 2.25 ERA) will get the ball for the Orioles. See the MLB odds at Sports Betting Sportsbook Taking a trip around the rink . . . The Stanley Cup final is knotted up at two games apiece as the series heads back to Detroit for Game 5 on Saturday night. The Penguins grabbed their second straight win over the Red Wings in Game 4 on Thursday, getting a goal and an assist each from Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 37 of 39 Detroit shots in the win, while Wings counterpart Chris Osgood made 27 saves. Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk sat out Thursday with his bad foot. Rounding out the Roundup . . . Off yet another winning night last night, GodsTips has the win, place, show and fourth place finisher for the Belmont Stakes. Finally another Wise Guy and it's an underdog winner plus a Major.Click now to purchase With Rachel Alexandra taking a pass on Saturday's Belmont Stakes the favorite to win the third jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown is Mine That Bird. Jockey Calvin Borel will be back on Mine That Bird for the Belmont Stakes after he rode Rachel Alexandra to victory in the Preakness Stakes. Borel and Mine That Bird combined to win the Kentucky Derby last month, meaning the jockey has a chance to sweep the Triple Crown events. The top challenger for Saturday's race at Belmont Park is expected to be Charitable Man, with Dunkirk the third favorite.