MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The division rival Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Busch Stadium.

Righthander Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Morton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Kyle Lohse. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Pittsburgh was a 5-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Cubs. They won as +153 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, St. Louis was a 2-0 winner at home against the Padres. Bettors on St. Louis at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Pittsburgh: 2-1 SU St. Louis: 1-2 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing St. Louis Pittsburgh is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 5

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

The Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

The Twins will trot Scott Baker out to the mound in this one. Righthander Baker has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

It'll be Ivan Nova toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Nova is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 10.

Minnesota was a 4-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Blue Jays. They won as +114 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York lost its last outing, a 10-7 result against the Tigers on April 3. Bettors who backed the Tigers at +147 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Minnesota: 1-2 SU New York: 2-1 SU

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing NY Yankees are 1-9 After playing Toronto are 2-8 After a win are 5-5

New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota NY Yankees are 17-2 SU in their last 19 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Minnesota, Tuesday, April 5

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks meet at HP Pavilion.

Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 3-1 winner at home against the Stars. Bettors on Los Angeles at -129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

San Jose won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Ducks on April 2. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -149 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

San Jose: Team record: 46-23-9 SU, ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Anaheim are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles: Team record: 45-27-6 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 23 games on the road

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

Next up: Los Angeles home to Phoenix, Wednesday, April 6 San Jose at Anaheim, Wednesday, April 6

NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks

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NCAA National Championship Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Connecticut Huskies

The Butler Bulldogs and the Connecticut Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Reliant Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Butler was a 70-62 winner in their most recent outing against Virginia Commonwealth. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites.

Connecticut was a 56-55 winner in their most recent outing against Kentucky. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs.

Butler: Team record: 28-9 SU, 20-14-1 ATS

When playing on Monday are 9-1 After a win are 10-0

Connecticut: Team record: 31-9 SU, 22-12 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing Kentucky are 3-0 After a win are 9-1

NCAA National Championship Preview: Butler Bulldogs vs. Connecticut Huskies

The Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

Brad Penny will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Penny is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be AJ Burnett toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Burnett is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Detroit was a 6-3 loser on the road against the Yankees. Bettors on New York at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Detroit: 0-1 SU New York: 1-0 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit

Next up: NY Yankees home to Detroit, Sunday, April 3

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants will trot Matt Cain out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cain has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

The Dodgers will counter Cain with Ted Lilly. Lefthander Lilly has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, San Francisco was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Dodgers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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

Team records: San Francisco: 0-2 SU Los Angeles: 2-0 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 3-7 After playing San Francisco are 1-9 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers San Francisco is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing San Francisco

Next up: LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Sunday, April 3

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Preview: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Busch Stadium.

The Padres will trot Clayton Richard out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Richard has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Richard's opponent in this one will be Jake Westbrook. The Cardinals righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 146-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, San Diego was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Cardinals. Bettors on San Diego at +165 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: San Diego: 1-0 SU St. Louis: 0-1 SU

San Diego most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games on the road San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against San Diego St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to San Diego, Sunday, April 3

MLB Preview: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- VCU Rams vs. Butler Bulldogs

Pointspread: Butler-2 ½

Over/Under: 133

This Saturday the highest combination of seeds ever to meet in a Final Four game will take place when the No.11 VCU Rams, winners of the Southwest Region take on the No.8 seed Butler Bulldogs, who won the Southeast at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Game time is set for 6:05 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast on CBS.

VCU was a ?last four in? team in the expanded field of 68 teams for the NCAA Men?s Tournament. The Rams quickly proved they belonged with wins over USC in the play-in game and Georgetown in the second round. They caught everyone?s attention with a 94-76 rout of No.3 seed Purdue as a 9 ½-point underdog in round three and a 72-71 OT win over No.10 Florida State in the Sweet 16 as a 4 ½-point underdog.

VCU became the basketball story of year with a stunning 71-61 upset of No.1 seed Kansas in the Elite Eight as an 11-point underdog. The heart and soul of the team, Joey Rodriguez has done an excellent job of directing the offense and Jamie Skeen and Bradford Burgess have provided the points, especially from beyond the arc where the Rams are shooting 43.8 percent.

No one expected Butler to repeat it dramatic run to the 2010 title game, but after the Bulldogs knocked-off No.1 seed Pittsburgh 71-70 in the third round as an eight-point underdog, the path to Houston was clearly staked-out. They beat No.4 seed Wisconsin 61-54 in the Sweet 16 as a 4 ½-point underdog and outlasted No.2 seed Florida 74-71 in overtime in the Elite Eight.

Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack, who both played a significant role in last year?s run, have elevated their game to an even higher level this year. Howard is averaging 16.3 points and seven rebounds and Mack is averaging 21.3 points, including putting up 30 points against Pitt and 27 in the win over the Gators.

There will be no shortage of guts and determination in this game and it is actually unfortunate that one of these teams has to lose. Butler uses its edge in experience to grind-out a win, but stick with VCU and the 2 ½-points in a game that will fittinglycome down to the final possession.

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- VCU Rams vs. Butler Bulldogs

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- Connecticut Huskies vs. Kentucky Wildcats

Pointspread: Kentucky -2 ½

Over/Under: 140

Two of the more storied programs in men?s college basketball will face one another in this year?s NCAA Tournament?s Final Four when the Connecticut Huskies tangle with the Kentucky Wildcats in the second game on Saturday?s schedule. Tip-off from Reliant Field in Houston is set for 8:49 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast on CBS.

Connecticut comes into this game riding a nine-game winning streak that started with round one of the Big East Conference Tournament. The Huskies rolled over Bucknell and Cincinnati in the first two rounds of this tournament before making a statement with a 74-67 victory over No.2 seed San Diego State in the Sweet 16 as a two-point underdog. They then held off No.4 seed Arizona 65-63 as a 3 ½-point favorite to advance to the Final Four.

Much of the credit for the nine game run has to go to Kemba Walker, who has been absolutely spectacular over the past month. He is averaging 26.8 points a game in this tournament including a game-high 36 points in the win over the Aztecs and a team-high 20 points against the Wildcats. Freshman guard/forward Jeremy Lamb has also been key with 18.3 points a game including 24 against San Diego State and 19 against Arizona.

Kentucky?s three freshmen starters grew up in a hurry by surviving an early scare against No.13 seed Princeton with a 59-57 win as a 12 ½ -point favorite. Next the Wildcats took out No.5 seed West Virginia 71-63 as a 3 ½-point favorite. They proved they can handle the pressure of the spotlight with a 62-60 victory over No.1 seed Ohio State in the Sweet 16 as a 5 ½-point underdog. Kentucky made its way into the Final Four by grinding out a 76-69 win over No.2 seed North Carolina as a 1 ½-point favorite in the Elite Eight.

The brightest star of them all has been Brandon Knight, who hit the game-winning jumper against the Buckeyes and scored a team-high 22 points against the Tar Heels. DeAndre Liggens and Josh Harrelson have been able to add some veteran leadership to the team. These two came up huge against Ohio State with a combined 33 points.

The Huskies beat Kentucky 84-67 earlier in the season as a 4 ½-point road underdog, but that should have little bearing on this game. This time around expect a back-and-forth battle that goes down to the bitter end. Once again Walker proves to be the difference in a one or two point Connecticut victory.

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview- Connecticut Huskies vs. Kentucky Wildcats