Wednesday, September 21, 2011

AL Central Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Lefthander Mark Buehrle will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Buehrle is 11-9 this season with a 3.74 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Ubaldo Jimenez who starts for the Indians. Righthander Jimenez is 10-11 with a 4.49 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Chicago won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Indians on September 20. Bettors who backed the White Sox at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Chicago: 75-79 SU Cleveland: 76-77 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cleveland's last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up: Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Thursday, September 22

AL Central Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.

James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Shields is 15-11 this season with a 2.78 ERA.

Shields's opponent in this one will be CC Sabathia. The Yankees lefthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 19-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Tampa Bay was a 5-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Yankees. They lost as +142 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 85-68 SU New York: 93-60 SU

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

New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, September 21

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Sunday, September 18, 2011

After Setting Rookie Record, Cam Newton Faces Reigning Champs

Where exactly the Carolina Panthers stand a year after fumbling to a league-worst 2-14 record is a mystery, but at least they have a standout first-year quarterback to entertain them while they find out.

This Sunday, coming off a record-setting rookie debut, Panthers QB Cam Newton will look to follow up a 422-yard performance against a slightly more intimidating opponent than last week?s Arizona Cardinals: the reigning champion Green Bay Packers.

As far as the NFL betting lines are concerned, Newton?s dazzling display behind center is little more than an afterthought when it comes to the Week 2 tilt with the Pack. Despite playing hosts on the weekend, Carolina will have a +10.5 spread to contend with in order to payout.

With negligible odds of winning the Super Bowl and no guarantee that Newton will match, let alone exceed, his 24 for 37, three touchdown night (one rushing), all eyes will be on Green Bay as a true measuring stick for the young quarterback.

If NFL odds junkies are looking for player props to bet on this season, it?ll be hard not to consider the athletic Heisman winner out of Auburn, but the jury is still out on whether his Week 1 is a sign of things to come.

Get in on individual game odds, player props or Super Bowl futures with the online sportsbook now, Week 2?s storylines await.

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NFL Betting Previews- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons

Point spread: Philadelphia -2.5

Over/Under: 50

It will a battle of the birds this Sunday night when Michael Vick returns to the Georgia Dome with his Philadelphia Eagles to take on his old team, the Atlanta Falcons in a NFC clash between two division winners from a year ago. The kick-off is slated for 8:20 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Philadelphia got off to a solid start last week with a 31-13 victory over St. Louis as a 4.5-point road favorite. The total ended as a ?push? against a closing line of 44 points. Philadelphia gave up a 47-yard rushing touchdown to Steven Jackson on the Rams first play from scrimmage, but then settled down to build a 10-point lead at the half. The Eagles put the game away for good in the fourth quarter, when LeSean McCoy ripped-off a 49-yard run for a score.

Vick finished the game with 187 yards passing and 98 yards rushing as the Eagles torched St. Louis for over 400 yards of total offense.

Atlanta did not fare as well in its opener with a 30-12 loss to Chicago as a three-point road favorite. The total went ?over? the 40.5-point line. The Falcons? normally potent offense was held to just two field goals as their only touchdown in the game was a 54-yard interception return when the game had already been decided. Matt Ryan finished the day with 319 yards passing and Michael Turner had 100 yards rushing, but Atlanta could not find its way into the end zone.

The Eagles are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road favorite and the total has gone ?over? in six of their last seven games on the road. The Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and the total has gone ?over? in nine of their last 13 games overall.

Head-to-head, Philadelphia is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings overall and 4-1-1 ATS in the last six games in Atlanta. The total has stayed ?under? in seven of the last eight games overall and in the last five meetings here.

This will be Michael Vick?s first appearance in the Georgia Dome as a starter since his days in Atlanta, but do not expect the crowd to welcome him back with open arms. The thing to expect is another big night from this Eagles? offense to pin the Falcons into an early 0-2 hole.

The Pick: Philadelphia 34 Atlanta 21

NFL Betting Previews- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons

Monday, September 12, 2011

MNF Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos

Sports Authority Field at Mile High has a Week 1 contest on tap for Monday as the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos play their season openers.

Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 41.

2010 team records: Oakland: 8-8 SU, 8-8 ATS Denver: 4-12 SU, 6-10 ATS

Oakland most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the division are 7-3

Denver most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 2-8 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 15 of Denver's last 21 games Denver is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Oakland

Next up: Oakland at Buffalo, Sunday, September 18 Denver home to Cincinnati, Sunday, September 18

MNF Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

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

Righthander Joel Pineiro will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Pineiro is 6-6 this season with a 5.08 ERA.

The Athletics will counter Pineiro with Gio Gonzalez. Lefthander Gonzalez has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 12-12 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Los Angeles was a 6-5 loser in its last match at home against the Yankees. They lost as -110 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.

The Athletics were an 8-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -255 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Los Angeles: 80-66 SU Oakland: 66-80 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games on the road LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oakland's last 24 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games

Next up: Oakland home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 13

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Detroit Tigers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Rick Porcello will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Porcello is 13-8 this season with a 4.87 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be John Danks. The lefthander has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 6-11 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Detroit won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Twins on September 11. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -247 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 7-3 result against the Indians on September 11. Bettors who backed the Indians at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Detroit has won 9 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 84-62 SU Chicago: 73-72 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Tuesday, September 13

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

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Monday, September 12, 2011 (Times shown in Eastern Daylight Time)
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Miss Albania

80/1


Miss Angola

20/1


Miss Argentina

30/1


Miss Aruba

50/1


Miss Australia

9/1


Miss Bahamas

65/1


Miss Belgium

75/1


Miss Bolivia

60/1


Miss Botswana

100/1


Miss Brazil

20/1


Miss British Virgin Islands

100/1


Miss Canada

16/1


Miss Cayman Islands

85/1


Miss Chile

55/1


Miss China

13/2


Miss Colombia

66/1


Miss Costa Rica

28/1


Miss Croatia

70/1


Miss Curacao

70/1


Miss Cyrpus

95/1


Miss Czech Republic

30/1


Miss Denmark

75/1


Miss Dominican Republic

48/1


Miss Ecuador

50/1


Miss Egypt

40/1


Miss El Salvador

90/1


Miss Estonia

45/1


Miss Finland

22/1


Miss France

30/1


Miss Georgia

70/1


Miss Germany

60/1


Miss Ghana

40/1


Miss Great Britian

85/1


Miss Greece

40/1


Miss Guam

100/1


Miss Guatemala

35/1


Miss Guyana

90/1


Miss Haiti

35/1


Miss Honduras

100/1


Miss Hungary

40/1


Miss India

55/1


Miss Indonesia

60/1


Miss Ireland

40/1


Miss Israel

35/1


Miss Italy

60/1


Miss Jamaica

60/1


Miss Japan

45/1


Miss Kazakhstan

90/1


Miss Korea

65/1


Miss Kosovo

18/1


Miss Lebanon

75/1


Miss Malaysia

22/1


Miss Mauritius

55/1


Miss Mexico

22/1


Miss Montenegro

100/1


Miss Netherlands

20/1


Miss New Zealand

95/1


Miss Nicaragua

55/1


Miss Nigeria

100/1


Miss Panama

26/1


Miss Paraguay

40/1


Miss Peru

45/1


Miss Philippines

16/1


Miss Poland

65/1


Miss Portugal

60/1


Miss Puerto Rico

36/1


Miss Romania

50/1


Miss Russia

32/1


Miss Serbia

60/1


Miss Singapore

85/1


Miss Slovak Republic

50/1


Miss Slovenia

80/1


Miss South Africa

45/1


Miss Spain

60/1


Miss Sri Lanka

80/1


Miss St Lucia

85/1


Miss Sweden

26/1


Miss Switzerland

45/1


Miss Tanzania

100/1


Miss Thailand

60/1


Miss Trinidad and Tobago

35/1


Miss Turkey

100/1


Miss Turks and Caicos

90/1


Miss US Virgin Islands

75/1


Miss USA

6/1


Miss Ukraine

16/1


Miss Uruguay

24/1


Miss Venezuela

20/1


Miss Vietnam

40/1


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Thursday, September 8, 2011

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Indians will trot David Huff out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Huff has a 2-3 record and a 2.81 ERA this season.

The White Sox will counter Huff with Gavin Floyd. Righthander Floyd has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Cleveland, they were an 8-6 loser as they battled the Tigers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Tigers at -168 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Chicago was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Twins. They lost as -140 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 70-70 SU Chicago: 71-70 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Friday, September 9

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

Surging Brewers to Face September Test Versus Dominant Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball.

In almost no time they've perfected a starting rotation that plagued them as recently as last year, flaunted the absolute dominance of their superstars with a Sports Illustrated cover story and, most importantly, managed to turn what was once a tight NL Central race into the biggest landslide lead in MLB this season.

It's no surprise they have 13/2 odds of winning the World Series this season.

This Thursday, however, the Brewers will face a true challenge for the first time in months, hosting the National League king Philadelphia Phillies for a four-game set.

For Milwaukee, the series is a serious gauging point. Though they've shredded their NL Central foes for weeks now, the Phillies have been atop the NL East and entire league all season long. Bet on the MLB juggernaut clash with Bodog's online sportsbook.

Though the Brew Crew have won over fans and critics alike with their dominance of late, the Phils were pegged as early favorites ever since last offseason, the expectations remain today. Philadelphia currently sits atop the MLB futures board with 2/1 odds of winning the World Series.

Not only will the mid-September tilt serve as a potential NLCS preview, it will also showcase two of the game?s best colliding violently at the peaks of their reign. Bet on Brewers/Phillies now.

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