Monday, May 2, 2011

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals

The San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Madison Bumgarner in this one. Lefthander Bumgarner is 0-4 this season with a 6.17 ERA.

It'll be Tom Gorzelanny toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Gorzelanny is 0-2 with a 3.97 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

San Francisco lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Nationals on May 1. Bettors who backed the Nationals at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: San Francisco: 13-14 SU Washington: 13-14 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing NY Mets are 6-4 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 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 The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road San Francisco is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Washington San Francisco is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco Washington is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Francisco

Next up: San Francisco at NY Mets, Tuesday, May 3 Washington at Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 3

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Bartolo Colon will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Colon is 2-0 this season with a 1.84 ERA.

Starting this game for the Tigers will be Justin Verlander. The righthander has a 3.64 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Yankees were a 5-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Blue Jays. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -170 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

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

Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games. Detroit has lost 6 straight games.

Team records: New York: 16-9 SU Detroit: 12-16 SU

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

Detroit most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

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

Next up: Detroit home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, May 3

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

NBA Playoff Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

Dallas won its last outing, a 103-96 result against the Trail Blazers on April 28. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 199 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 98-80 winner as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Lakers covered in the match as a 5-point favorite, while 178 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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

is 9-0-1 ATS in its last 10 games is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After playing Portland are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

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 Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing are 8-2 After playing New Orleans are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Dallas at LA Lakers, Wednesday, May 4 LA Lakers home to Dallas, Wednesday, May 4

NBA Playoff Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Atlanta won its last outing, an 84-81 result against the Magic on April 28. The Hawks managed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point underdog, while the 165 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, Chicago was a 116-89 winner at home against the Pacers. They managed to cover the 9-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (205) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

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

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

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Chicago are 8-2 After playing Orlando are 6-4 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 at home is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing are 4-6 After playing Indiana are 8-2 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Atlanta at Chicago, Wednesday, May 4 Chicago home to Atlanta, Wednesday, May 4

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

NHL Playoff Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

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

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Boston won its last outing, a 7-3 result against the Flyers on April 30. Bettors who backed the Bruins at +122 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing are 9-1 After a loss are 5-5

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

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

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

Next up: Philadelphia at Boston, Wednesday, May 4

NHL Playoff Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Sunday, May 1, 2011

MLB Preview: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when they battle the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.

Chris Young will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Young is 1-0 this season with a 2.65 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Young with Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 4.18 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

New York lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Phillies on April 30. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -205 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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

Team records: New York: 11-16 SU Philadelphia: 18-8 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games

Next up: NY Mets home to San Francisco, Tuesday, May 3 Philadelphia home to Washington, Tuesday, May 3

MLB Preview: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.

Felix Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 this season with a 3.32 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Tim Wakefield who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Wakefield is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at +172 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has won 5 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 13-15 SU Boston: 11-15 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 8-2 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Seattle home to Texas, Tuesday, May 3 Boston home to LA Angels, Monday, May 2

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox

NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 5-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

In their last action, Boston was a 101-89 winner on the road against the Knicks. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (190) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Heat were a 97-91 winner in their most recent outing at home against the 76ers. They failed to cover the 11-point spread as favorites, while the total score (188) made winners of OVER bettors.

Boston: Team record: 56-26 SU, 38-42-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing New York are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Miami: Team record: 58-24 SU, 39-42-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston at Miami, Tuesday, May 3 Miami home to Boston, Tuesday, May 3

NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The fans at Ford Center will be treated to a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 195½.

The Grizzlies were a 99-91 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Spurs. They managed to cover the 3-point spread as favorites, while the total score (190) made winners of OVER bettors.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 100-97 result against the Nuggets on April 27. The Thunder failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point favorite, while the 197 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

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

Next up: Memphis at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 3 Oklahoma City home to Memphis, Tuesday, May 3

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

NHL Playoff Preview: Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks

The Detroit Red Wings and the San Jose Sharks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at HP Pavilion.

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

The Red Wings were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got San Jose at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

San Jose: Team record: 48-25-9 SU, ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Detroit: Team record: 47-25-10 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 10-0 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing San Jose are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: San Jose at Detroit, Wednesday, May 4

NHL Playoff Preview: Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks