The Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wells Fargo Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Bruins were a 4-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Canadiens. That made winners of bettors who got Boston at -170 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 5-2 winner at home against the Sabres. Bettors on Philadelphia at -165 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Philadelphia: Team record: 47-23-12 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing Buffalo are 6-4 After a win are 3-7

Boston: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Philadelphia

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Ottawa are 5-5 After playing Montreal are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Philadelphia home to Boston, Monday, May 2

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 27

NHL Playoff Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will meet on the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Colby Lewis in this game. Lewis has a 1-3 record and a 6.95 ERA this season.

It'll be Brett Anderson toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Anderson is 2-1 with a 1.56 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Athletics on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -108 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 15-11 SU Oakland: 13-13 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Sunday, May 1

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday when they battle the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.

Righthander Jake Westbrook will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Westbrook is 2-2 this season with a 7.40 ERA.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Brandon Beachy. The righthander has a 3.68 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 138-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, St. Louis was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on St. Louis at -102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: St. Louis has won 3 straight games.

Team records: St. Louis: 15-11 SU Atlanta: 13-14 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home

Next up: Atlanta home to St. Louis, Sunday, May 1

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves

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The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tyson Ross in this game. Ross has a 0-1 record and a 6.24 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Dan Haren. The righthander has a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was an 8-3 loser on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 2 straight games. Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 11-13 SU Los Angeles: 14-10 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Oakland is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Angels's last 16 games

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Friday, April 29 LA Angels at Tampa Bay, Friday, April 29

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at PNC Park.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Madison Bumgarner in this game. Bumgarner has a 0-3 record and a 7.79 ERA this season.

It'll be James McDonald toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander McDonald is 0-2 with a 10.12 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Giants were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Pirates. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -125 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: San Francisco: 11-11 SU Pittsburgh: 10-13 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up: Pittsburgh home to San Francisco, Thursday, April 28

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs meet at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

In their last action, San Antonio was a 104-86 loser on the road against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (190) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Memphis: Team record: 46-36 SU, 52-29-1 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against San Antonio The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing San Antonio are 4-6 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

San Antonio: Team record: 61-21 SU, 45-35-2 ATS

is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games at home is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8

Next up: Memphis home to San Antonio, Friday, April 29 San Antonio at Memphis, Friday, April 29

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs

Pointspread: Oklahoma City -6.5

Over/Under: 205

The Denver Nuggets will try and keep their season alive with a second-straight win over the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven Western Conference matchup. Tip-off from the Oklahoma City Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Denver avoided a four-game sweep with a 104-101 victory as a three-point home favorite this past Monday night. The total also ended as a ?push? at 205. This was the Nuggets? first win over Oklahoma City in April after dropping two regular season games earlier in the month and the first three games of this series.

Ty Lawson continues to lead the way for Denver with an average of 16.3 points a game including a career playoff-high 27 points in Monday?s win. The Nuggets are shooting 41.4 percent from the field and averaging 97.5 points a game against the Thunder which is far below their 47.5 percent shooting and league-high 107.5 points a game in the regular season.

Oklahoma City pulled out a 107-103 win in Game 1 as a six-point home favorite, but took control of the series in Game 2 with a 106-89 victory as a 4 ½-point home favorite. The Thunder built a commanding 3-0 series lead with a 97-94 win this past Saturday as a five-point road underdog before Monday?s loss. The total stayed ?under? in games two and three.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have combined to score over 55 percent of Oklahoma City?s points in this series. Durant is averaging 30.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and four assists, while Westbrook is averaging 26.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. The Thunder are averaging 102.8 points a game, which is the highest total of any playoff team. They also lead in rebounds with 47.5 a game.

With the exception of Game 2, all the games in this series have been close, hard-fought battles, but that will not be the case tonight as the Thunder roll to an impressive win at home to lock-up the series.

NBA Playoffs- Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Pointspread: Miami -10.5

Over/Under: 186

The Philadelphia 76ers, fresh off their first win in this series, head back to South Beach this Wednesday night for Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff matchup with the Miami Heat. Game time from the American Airlines Arena is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Philadelphia has showed tremendous guts and determination in this series, but it has only resulted in one win against Heat in the first four games. This past Sunday it came away with an 86-82 victory as a 5 ½-point home underdog after closing out the game with a 10-0 run. The 76ers covered as a 10 ½-point road underdog in Game 1, but failed to cover the spread in games two and three.

Jrue Holiday leads Philadelphia in scoring with 15.3 points a game and Elton Brand has had a productive series with 14 points and nine rebounds a game. The biggest bonus for the Sixers has been their production off the bench with players like Thaddeus Young, Lou Williams, and Evan Turner each coming up big at various times in the first four games.

Miami has only one blowout in this series, a 94-73 win as a nine-point home favorite in Game 2 and has gotten off to slow starts in each of the other three games. It needed a late fourth quarter rally in last Thursday?s 100-94 victory as a 4 ½-point road favorite to take the 3-0 lead in this series.

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Sixers? head coach Doug Collins will have his team ready for this game, but the disparity in talent between the two is just too great to overcome. Miami wraps things up tonight with the win, but stick with Philly to keep things close enough to cover with the 10 ½ points.

NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat

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The New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 10-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 93-88 loser on the road against the Hornets. They failed to cover the 6?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (181) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

New Orleans: Team record: 46-36 SU, 39-40-3 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing LA Lakers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing LA Lakers are 2-8 After playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles: Team record: 57-25 SU, 38-44 ATS

LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans LA Lakers are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games at home LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 14 games when playing at home against New Orleans

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 8-2 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: New Orleans home to LA Lakers, Thursday, April 28 LA Lakers at New Orleans, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoff Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Sun Life Stadium.

Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 2-2 this season with a 3.00 ERA.

It'll be Chris Volstad toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Volstad is 1-1 with a 6.60 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Dodgers were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Marlins. That made winners of bettors who got Florida at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Florida has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 12-12 SU Florida: 14-7 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 7-3 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida's last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up: Florida home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, April 27

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Florida Marlins

The Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Comerica Park.

Felix Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 2-2 this season with a 3.37 ERA.

Hernandez's opponent in this one will be Phil Coke. The Tigers lefthander has a 2.08 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Seattle was a 5-2 loser in its last match at home against the Athletics. They lost as +127 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Detroit was a 3-0 winner in its last match at home against the White Sox. They won as -119 favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has lost 2 straight games. Detroit has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 8-15 SU Detroit: 12-10 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6

Detroit most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Detroit Seattle is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games

Next up: Detroit home to Seattle, Wednesday, April 27

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 186½.

The Bulls were an 89-84 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Pacers. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Indiana: Team record: 37-45 SU, 37-42-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Chicago are 2-8 After playing Chicago are 2-8 After a win are 5-5

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing are 8-2 After playing are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Indiana home to Chicago, Thursday, April 28 Chicago at Indiana, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoff Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls

The division rival Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 177½.

Orlando was an 88-85 loser in its last match on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 1.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 173 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta: Team record: 44-38 SU, 37-45 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Orlando

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Orlando are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Orlando: Team record: 52-30 SU, 34-46-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games at home is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Atlanta home to Orlando, Thursday, April 28 Orlando at Atlanta, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Canucks were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blackhawks. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at -116 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

Vancouver: Team record: 54-19-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing at home against Chicago

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Chicago: Team record: 44-29-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing on the road against Vancouver The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Vancouver

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Edmonton are 6-4 After playing Vancouver are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

NHL Playoff Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks

A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Monday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 2-3 record and a 3.25 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Dustin Moseley. The righthander has a 1.40 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

The Braves were a 9-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Giants. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at +118 on the moneyline, while the total score (15) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, San Diego was a 3-1 loser at home against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -173 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 3 straight games. San Diego has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 11-12 SU San Diego: 8-14 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing San Diego are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Atlanta

Next up: San Diego home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

Gio Gonzalez will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Gonzalez is 2-1 this season with a 1.80 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Jered Weaver. The righthander has a 1.23 ERA to go along with a 5-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 149-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Oakland won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Mariners on April 24. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Angels were a 7-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Red Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Boston at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has won 2 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 11-11 SU Los Angeles: 12-10 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland

Next up: LA Angels home to Oakland, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 205.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 97-94 result against the Nuggets on April 23. The Thunder covered in that game as a 5-point underdog, while the 191 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 55-27 SU, 43-38-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Denver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Denver are 4-6 After playing Denver are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Denver: Team record: 50-32 SU, 44-34-4 ATS

is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing are 4-6 After playing are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Denver, Wednesday, April 27 Denver at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 27

NBA Playoffs Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Dallas lost its last outing, an 84-82 result against the Trail Blazers on April 23. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 166 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Portland: Team record: 48-34 SU, 43-35-4 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Dallas: Team record: 57-25 SU, 43-37-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Portland is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing are 6-4 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Portland home to Dallas, Thursday, April 28 Dallas at Portland, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoffs Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies meet at FedExForum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

San Antonio lost its last outing, a 91-88 result against the Grizzlies on April 23. The Spurs failed to cover in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 179 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

San Antonio: Team record: 61-21 SU, 45-35-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 11 of last 15 games is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7

Memphis: Team record: 46-36 SU, 52-29-1 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing are 4-6 After playing are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: San Antonio home to Memphis, Wednesday, April 27 Memphis at San Antonio, Wednesday, April 27

NBA Playoffs Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies

NHL Playoffs Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

The Lightning were a 8-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at +120 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 14 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh: Team record: 49-25-8 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 14 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 27

NHL Playoffs Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Pointspread: Chicago -4.5 Over/Under: 189 The Chicago Bulls take their show on the road in Thursday night?s Game 3 of their best-of-seven first round matchup against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tip-off from Conseco Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. Chicago has opened up a 2-0 lead in this series but it has not been easy. It won the opener last Saturday 104-99 but could not cover as an 11 ½-point home favorite. The Bulls were favored by 11 ½ points again in Game 2 on Monday night, but they came away with just a six-point 96-90 victory at home. The total went ?over? the 188 point line in Game 1, but stayed ?under? the 193 point closing line in the second game. Derrick Rose has been unstoppable so far; accounting for close to 40 percent of Chicago?s points with 39 last Saturday and 36 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 18 points and 10 rebounds to the winning effort in Game 1 and Carlos Boozer chipped in 17 points and 16 rebounds in Game 2. The Bulls have owned the boards with a 106-67 edge over the Pacers in rebounds. Indiana actually led most of the way in Game 1, but was outscored 33-20 in the fourth quarter in the five-point loss. It was tied with the Bulls heading into the fourth quarter of Monday night?s game, but could not stop Rose and Co. from pulling away down the stretch for the second straight time. Danny Grainger has led the Pacers in scoring with an average of 21.5 points a game. Darren Collison, who scored 17 points in Game 1 is currently listed as questionable and will most likely be a game time decision after spraining his ankle on Monday night. Head-to-head, the Bulls have now won five of the six games this season straight-up, but the Pacers are 3-0 against the spread in the last three. The total has gone ?over? in three of the last four meetings. The loss of Collison will hurt, but stick with Indiana to keep this game close enough to cover as a 4 ½-point home dog.

NBA Playoffs Preview- Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers

The Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Braves will give the ball to starter Tim Hudson in this one. Righthander Hudson is 2-1 this season with a 3.48 ERA.

It'll be Ted Lilly toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Lilly is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at +183 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Cardinals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Dodgers at +106 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 7-9 SU Los Angeles: 7-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

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

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 19

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers