Celtics-Pistons Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will both be gunning for a playoff victory on Monday when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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

The Celtics took a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, as they slipped past the Pistons 94-80.

The Celtics won that game as 5-point underdogs, while the combined 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 176.

Kevin Garnett had a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Celtics. Ray Allen chipped in with 14 points in the win.

Richard Hamilton scored a game-high 26 points in a losing effort for the Pistons.

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

Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

Next up:
Boston home to Detroit, Wednesday, May 28
Detroit at Boston, Wednesday, May 28

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Friday, May 23, 2008

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NY YANKEES (PETTITTE -121) Seattle (Bedard)

Seattle is 7-18 on the road and their OBP is less than .300. Few pitchers have more dichotomous splits than Erik Bedard. Though his home ERA is 1.69 with a .257 OBP against, on the road it's 6.00 with a .365 OBP against. Seattle has lost 3-of-4 with him.

The Bombers are 5-0 in the series.

Giants-Marlins Pointspread Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Friday when they battle the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Barry Zito in this game. Zito has a 0-8 record and a 6.25 ERA this season.

It'll be Scott Olsen toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Lefthander Olsen is 4-1 with a 2.82 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Omar Vizquel's sacrifice fly in the 10^th inning gave the Giants a 3-2 win over the Rockies in the rubber match last time out. The Giants won that game as +145 underdogs, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).

Bengie Molina and Steve Holm drove in the other runs in the ninth for the Giants. Tyler Walker got the win in relief, and Brian Wilson picked up his 14^th save.

The Marlins shut down the Diamondbacks 4-0 as +130 underdogs on Thursday. The four runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Jorge Cantu and Wes Helms both drove in two runs apiece to lift the Marlins. Andrew Miller went seven innings on the mound for the win, allowing five hits.

Current streak:
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Florida has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
San Francisco: 19-29 SU
Florida: 27-19 SU

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 10-0
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 1-9
After playing Arizona are 2-8
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 11 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida's last 11 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco

Next up:
Florida home to San Francisco, Saturday, May 24

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Orioles-Rays Who Will Cover?

The Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays will meet on the field at Tropicana Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals.

The Orioles will give the ball to ace starter Jeremy Guthrie in this one. Righthander Guthrie is 2-4 this season with a 3.86 ERA.

The Rays will counter Guthrie with Matt Garza. Righthander Garza has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Orioles lost the rubber match 2-1 to the Yankees on Thursday, as +150 underdogs. The three runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).

Freddie Bynum drove in the only run for the Orioles. Jim Johnson gave up the winning run to suffer the loss.

The Rays were crushed 9-1 by the A's last time out, as +110 underdogs on the road. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Jonny Gomes belted a solo home run for the only score for the Rays. Andy Sonnanstine gave up seven runs off nine hits over six innings to suffer the loss.

Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Baltimore: 24-22 SU
Tampa Bay: 27-20 SU

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Baltimore, Saturday, May 24

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Royals-Blue Jays Pointers

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 5-1 this season with a 2.18 ERA.

The Blue Jays will counter Greinke with ace Roy Halladay. Righthander Halladay has a 3.49 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.

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

The Royals dropped the finale 8-7 to the Red Sox on Thursday and were swept in the four-game series. The Royals had been +170 underdogs in that game, while the 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Miguel Olivo belted a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs for the Royals. Brian Bannister gave up seven runs off 12 hits over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.

Lyle Overbay hit a solo home run in the sixth inning to lift the Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Angels on Thursday as -130 favorites. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8).

Overbay finished 2-for-3 at the plate and Shannon Stewart also had two hits in the win. A.J. Burnett gave up three runs over six innings for the victory, and B.J. Ryan closed out the ninth with his 10^th save.

Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas City: 21-26 SU
Toronto: 24-25 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 1-9
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Toronto is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City

Next up:
Toronto home to Kansas City, Saturday, May 24

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Twins-Tigers Who Will Cover?

A winning streak will be on the line for the Detroit Tigers on Friday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

Righthander Kevin Slowey will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Slowey is 0-4 this season with a 5.49 ERA.

Slowey's opponent in this one will be Armando Galarraga. The Tigers righthander has a 3.06 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

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

The Twins lost 8-7 to the Rangers in 10 innings of Thursday's four-game series, as a -105 pick'em. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).

Carlos Gomez hit a solo home run and finished 4-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs for the Twins. Brian Bass gave up the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.

Brandon Inge belted a three-run home run to lead the Tigers to a 9-2 win and a sweep of the Mariners on Thursday, as -185 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).

Matt Joyce went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Tigers. Jeremy Bonderman tossed six innings for the win, allowing two runs off eight hits.

Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 23-24 SU
Detroit: 20-27 SU

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Detroit home to Minnesota, Saturday, May 24

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Rangers-Indians Pointers

The Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Progressive Field.

Lefthander Kason Gabbard will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Gabbard is 1-1 this season with a 3.12 ERA.

The Indians will counter Gabbard with Fausto Carmona. Righthander Carmona has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

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

Josh Hamilton hit a walk-off homer in the 10^th inning of Thursday's finale to give the Rangers an 8-7 win over the Twins, as a -105 pick'em. The 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).

Hamilton went 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs. Joaquin Benoit tossed two innings of relief for the win, and C.J. Wilson picked up his ninth save of the season.

The Indians lost 3-1 to the White Sox last time out, as -120 favorites. The four runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Grady Sizemore drove in the only run for the Indians. Aaron Laffey gave up two runs off six hits over seven innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Cleveland has lost 6 straight games.

Team records:
Texas: 24-25 SU
Cleveland: 22-25 SU

Texas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Texas
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas

Next up:
Cleveland home to Texas, Saturday, May 24

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Cubs-Pirates Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at PNC Park.

The Cubs will give the ball to ace starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 6-1 this season with a 2.45 ERA.

It'll be Zach Duke toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Duke is 2-2 with a 4.23 ERA so far this season.

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

The Cubs were defeated 5-3 by the Astros in the rubber match on Wednesday, as a -105 pick'em. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).

Derrek Lee cracked a two-run homer for the Cubs, while Sean Gallagher surrendered all five runs over 4 2-3 innings of work.

The Pirates avoided a three-game sweep by Milwaukee Thursday, as they doubled the Brewers 8-4. The Pirates won that game as a -105 pick'em, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Jason Bay went deep for a two-run homer and finished 2-for-4 at the plate. Tom Gorzelanny allowed two runs off eight hits over five innings on the mound.

Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 28-19 SU
Pittsburgh: 22-25 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, May 24

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Mariners-Yankees Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Friday when they battle the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium.

The Mariners will give the ball to ace starter Erik Bedard in this one. Lefthander Bedard is 3-2 this season with a 3.24 ERA.

Bedard's opponent in this one will be Andy Pettitte. The Yankees lefthander has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.

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

The Mariners were crushed 9-2 by the Tigers last time out, and got swept in the three-game series at Comerica Park. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).

Ichiro Suzuki had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Mariners. Miguel Batista surrendered five runs off seven hits in three innings of work.

Robinson Cano hit an RBI single in the ninth inning to give the Yankees a 2-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday, as -160 favorites. The three runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).

Johnny Damon went 3-for-4 at the plate with Shelley Duncan driving in the other run for the Yankees. Mariano Rivera tossed the ninth and was given credit for the win.

Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Seattle: 18-30 SU
New York: 22-25 SU

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Seattle is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Seattle is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games when playing at home against Seattle

Next up:
NY Yankees home to Seattle, Saturday, May 24

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Spurs-Lakers Preview

The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Lakers erased a 20 point deficit to defeat the Spurs 89-85 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday. The Lakers failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the combined 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 196.

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, with 25 coming in the second half rally. Pau Gasol chipped in with 19 points in the win.

Tim Duncan had a double-double with a game-high 30 points and 18 rebounds for the Spurs.

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

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 9-1
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home

Next up:
San Antonio home to LA Lakers, Sunday, May 25
LA Lakers at San Antonio, Sunday, May 25

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Brewers-Pirates Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday when they battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Righthander Jeff Suppan will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Suppan is 2-3 this season with a 4.78 ERA.

The Pirates will counter Suppan with Tom Gorzelanny. Lefthander Gorzelanny has a 6.64 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.

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

The Brewers defeated the Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday, as -130 favorites. The five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8).

Rickie Weeks had two hits, including a solo home run for the Brewers. Ben Sheets tossed a complete game, allowing one run off 11 hits.

Xavier Nady went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Pirates, who were +115 underdogs. Ian Snell gave up four runs off nine hits over six innings in the loss.

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

Team records:
Milwaukee: 22-24 SU
Pittsburgh: 21-25 SU

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Pittsburgh is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Milwaukee at Washington, Friday, May 23
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Friday, May 23

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Orioles-Yankees Who Will Cover?

The Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees will meet on the field at Yankee Stadium on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

Brian Burres will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Lefthander Burres is 4-4 this season with a 3.54 ERA.

Burres's opponent in this one will be Ian Kennedy. The Yankees righthander has a 8.77 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Yankees piled on the roles as Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez had three RBIs in the 8-0 win Wednesday over the Orioles. The Yankees won that game -150 favorites, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).

Rodriguez led the way with three hits in four trips to the plate for the Yankees. Darrell Rasner tossed seven shutout innings for the win.

Nick Markakis went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Orioles, who were +125 underdogs. Garrett Olson surrendered six runs and eight hits in just 2 2-3 innings in the loss.

Team records:
Baltimore: 24-21 SU
New York: 21-25 SU

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

Next up:
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Friday, May 23
NY Yankees home to Seattle, Friday, May 23

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Royals-Red Sox Pointers

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Righthander Brian Bannister will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Bannister is 4-5 this season with a 4.29 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Daisuke Matsuzaka who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Matsuzaka is 7-0 with a 2.15 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 235-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Red Sox rallied for four runs in the fifth-inning on Wednesday, as they defeated the Royals 6-3. The Red Sox won the game as -170 favorites, while the nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).

Jacoby Ellsbury went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Red Sox. Bartolo Colon gave up two runs off six hits over five innings of work to earn the victory.

David DeJesus had three hits and drove in one run for the Royals, who were +155 underdogs in that game. Brett Tomko allowed five runs over 4 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.

Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Boston has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas City: 21-25 SU
Boston: 30-19 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Kansas City is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Boston
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City

Next up:
Kansas City at Toronto, Friday, May 23
Boston at Oakland, Friday, May 23

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Rangers-Twins Vegas Betting Odds

The Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at The Metrodome.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Vicente Padilla in this one. Righthander Padilla is 6-2 this season with a 3.16 ERA.

The Twins will counter Padilla with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.88 ERA to go along with a 6-2 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Rangers scattered 17 hits in a 10-1 win over the Twins on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Gerald Laird homered and finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Rangers. Sidney Ponson tossed a complete game for the Rangers, giving up one run off six hits.

Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Twins, who were -150 favorites in that game. Nick Blackburn was tagged for seven runs off 10 hits over six innings in the loss.

Team records:
Texas: 23-25 SU
Minnesota: 23-23 SU

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Texas at Cleveland, Friday, May 23
Minnesota at Detroit, Friday, May 23

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