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Saturday, July 2, 2011

CFL Preview: Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Edmonton Eskimos and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Roughriders listed as 7-point favorites versus the Eskimos, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

2010 team records: Edmonton: 7-11 SU, 7-11 ATS Saskatchewan: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS

Edmonton most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 4-6

Saskatchewan most recently: When playing in July are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Edmonton's last 11 games when playing on the road against Saskatchewan Edmonton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games Edmonton is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road Saskatchewan is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Saskatchewan's last 11 games when playing at home against Edmonton The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games at home Saskatchewan is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Edmonton

Next up: Edmonton home to Hamilton, Saturday, July 9 Saskatchewan home to Montreal, Saturday, July 9

CFL Preview: Edmonton Eskimos vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

Friday, July 1, 2011

CFL Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium will be treated to a game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tiger-Cats listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Blue Bombers, while the game's total is sitting at 51½.

2010 team records: Winnipeg: 4-14 SU, 10-7-1 ATS Hamilton: 9-9 SU, 10-8 ATS

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 1-9

Hamilton most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing on the road against Hamilton Winnipeg is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Hamilton's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg Hamilton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg

Next up: Winnipeg home to Toronto, Friday, July 8 Hamilton at Edmonton, Saturday, July 9

CFL Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Interleague Play Preview: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Ivan Nova will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Nova is 7-3 this season with a 4.19 ERA.

It'll be Jonathon Niese toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Lefthander Niese is 7-6 with a 3.67 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, New York was a 5-0 winner at home against the Brewers. Bettors on New York at -176 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

New York lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Tigers on June 30. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -225 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: New York has won 5 straight games.

Team records: New York: 48-31 SU New York: 41-40 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 3-2 After a win are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 10 games on the road NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

Next up: NY Mets home to NY Yankees, Saturday, July 2

Interleague Play Preview: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers

The San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Comerica Park in an interleague contest.

Lefthander Madison Bumgarner will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Bumgarner is 4-9 this season with a 3.84 ERA.

Starting this game for the Tigers will be Brad Penny. The righthander has a 4.66 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

San Francisco lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Cubs on June 30. Bettors who backed the Cubs at -102 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Detroit was a 5-2 winner at home against the Mets. Bettors on Detroit at -225 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.

Team records: San Francisco: 46-36 SU Detroit: 44-38 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 5-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently: When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing San Francisco are 4-5 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Francisco's last 22 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco Detroit is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Next up: Detroit home to San Francisco, Saturday, July 2

Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Interleague Play Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees

The Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Zack Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Greinke is 7-2 this season with a 4.77 ERA.

The Yankees will counter Greinke with Freddy Garcia. Righthander Garcia has a 3.23 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Last time out for Milwaukee, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Twins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at -165 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York won its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Rockies on June 26. Bettors who backed the Yankees at -152 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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

Team records: Milwaukee: 44-35 SU New York: 45-31 SU

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing NY Yankees are 2-1 After playing Minnesota are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Milwaukee are 0-3 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 12 games Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, June 29

Interleague Play Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees

Interleague Play Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Beckett in this game. Beckett has a 6-2 record and a 1.86 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Cliff Lee. The lefthander has a 2.87 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Boston was a 4-2 winner on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Boston at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Athletics on June 26. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -240 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Boston: 45-32 SU Philadelphia: 49-30 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After playing Pittsburgh are 3-5 After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Boston, Wednesday, June 29

Interleague Play Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Sunday, June 26, 2011

NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will tackle a road course on Sunday when they compete in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.

Denny Hamlin won the circuit's last event over the weekend, the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Paul Menard, Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Mark Martin, and Brian Vickers rounded out the Top 10 at Michigan.

Kevin Harvick was 14th at the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Jeff Gordon was 17th, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was 21st, and Jimmie Johnson ended up in 27th place.

Edwards now leads Harvick by 20 points in the driver standings, with Earnhardt Jr. (-27), Busch (-29), and Johnson (-29) making up the rest of the current Top 5. Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Newman, Hamlin, Bowyer, Stewart, and Gordon also sit above the cutoff line for the Chase after 15 races.

Johnson won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the road course at Infineon last season. Kasey Kahne won the event in 2009, and Kyle Busch took the checkered flag in the race in 2008.

Gordon has five career Cup wins at Infineon, visiting Victory Lane there in 2006, 2004, 2000, 1999, and 1998. Stewart (2005 and 2001), Juan Montoya (2007), Robby Gordon (2003), and Mark Martin (1997) also have Cup wins at the Sonoma track.

After racing at Infineon the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero 400 on July 2. The other races on the July schedule will take place at Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Indianapolis.

NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals

The Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Randy Wells in this game. Wells has a 1-1 record and a 5.70 ERA this season.

Wells's opponent in this one will be Luke Hochevar. The Royals righthander has a 4.97 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Royals on June 25. Bettors who backed the Royals at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Chicago: 31-45 SU Kansas City: 32-45 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Kansas City most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing San Diego are 2-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Kansas City Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road Kansas City is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: Chi Cubs home to Colorado, Monday, June 27 Kansas City at San Diego, Monday, June 27

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals

Interleague Play Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Jered Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Weaver is 9-4 this season with a 2.01 ERA.

Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Clayton Kershaw. The lefthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Angels were a 6-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Dodgers. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 39-39 SU Los Angeles: 34-44 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 8-1 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games when playing LA Angels LA Dodgers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games LA Dodgers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Washington, Monday, June 27 LA Dodgers at Minnesota, Monday, June 27

Interleague Play Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Interleague Play Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Detroit Tigers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Righthander Josh Collmenter will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Collmenter is 3-3 this season with a 2.33 ERA.

Collmenter's opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Tigers righthander has a 2.54 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Arizona was a 7-6 winner in its last match on the road against the Tigers. They won as +126 underdogs, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Arizona has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Arizona: 43-34 SU Detroit: 40-36 SU

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

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Arizona are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: Detroit home to Arizona, Sunday, June 26

Interleague Play Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Detroit Tigers

Interleague Play Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Oakland Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

Trevor Cahill will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Righthander Cahill is 7-5 this season with a 3.24 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Cahill with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 2.51 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 191-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Athletics were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Phillies. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -167 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Oakland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 34-43 SU Philadelphia: 48-29 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 6-3 After a loss are 2-8

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Oakland are 4-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Oakland Philadelphia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Oakland, Sunday, June 26

Interleague Play Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 3-6 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.

Myers's opponent in this one will be Colby Lewis. The Rangers righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -215 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Houston: 27-48 SU Texas: 40-35 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing NY Mets are 2-4 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Houston is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home

Next up: Houston home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 24 Texas home to NY Mets, Friday, June 24

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 3-6 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.

Myers's opponent in this one will be Colby Lewis. The Rangers righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -215 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Houston: 27-48 SU Texas: 40-35 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing NY Mets are 2-4 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Houston is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home

Next up: Houston home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 24 Texas home to NY Mets, Friday, June 24

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field in an interleague contest.

Righthander Matt Garza will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Garza is 3-6 this season with a 4.14 ERA.

Garza's opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox lefthander has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 124-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Chicago was a 6-3 winner in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They won as +143 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Chicago: 30-42 SU Chicago: 35-39 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 9-1 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi Cubs's last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi Cubs are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, June 22

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox

Interleague Play Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Washington Nationals

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

The Mariners will give the ball to starter Doug Fister in this one. Righthander Fister is 3-8 this season with a 3.53 ERA.

It'll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 4-8 with a 3.77 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 129-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Seattle was a 2-0 winner at home against the Phillies. Bettors on Seattle at +148 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Washington was a 7-4 loser at home against the Orioles. Bettors on Baltimore at +126 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Seattle: 37-35 SU Washington: 35-37 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 5-3 After a win are 3-7

Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Baltimore are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games

Next up: Washington home to Seattle, Wednesday, June 22

Interleague Play Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Washington Nationals

Monday, June 20, 2011

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox

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

Righthander Carlos Zambrano will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Zambrano is 5-4 this season with a 4.61 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be Gavin Floyd. The righthander has a 3.89 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

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

Chicago lost its last outing, a 10-4 result against the Yankees on June 19. Bettors who backed the Yankees at -193 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago won its last outing, an 8-2 result against the Diamondbacks on June 19. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 29-42 SU Chicago: 35-38 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 4-4 After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 9-1 After playing Arizona are 5-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games Chi Cubs are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, June 21

Interleague Play Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox

MLB Interleague Play Preview: New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds

The New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.

Ivan Nova will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Nova is 6-3 this season with a 4.38 ERA.

Starting this game for the Reds will be Johnny Cueto. The righthander has a 1.68 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

The Yankees were a 10-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Cubs. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -193 on the moneyline, while the total score (14) was good news for OVER bettors.

Cincinnati won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blue Jays on June 19. Bettors who backed the Reds at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records: New York: 41-29 SU Cincinnati: 38-35 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 2-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 5-3 After a win are 6-4

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-1 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Next up: Cincinnati home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, June 21

MLB Interleague Play Preview: New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds

Interleague Preview: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Monday.

The Blue Jays will trot Ricky Romero out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Romero has a 6-6 record and a 3.01 ERA this season.

Romero's opponent in this one will be Tim Hudson. The Braves righthander has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.

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

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -132 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 4-2 winner at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Atlanta at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Toronto: 36-36 SU Atlanta: 40-33 SU

Toronto most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Atlanta Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Toronto Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Atlanta is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Toronto

Next up: Atlanta home to Toronto, Tuesday, June 21

Interleague Preview: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves

Sunday, June 19, 2011

NASCAR Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 Preview

The Sprint Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway for its next event on Sunday, as the drivers compete in the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400.

Jeff Gordon took his second checkered flag of the season last time out, winning the 5-Hour Energy 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch followed Gordon across the finish line at Pocono, while Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick rounded out the day's Top 5 drivers.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Juan Montoya, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, and Martin Truex Jr. made up the rest of the Top 10 in the 5-Hour Energy 500, while Carl Edwards disappointed with a 37th-place result.

Edwards' poor showing at Pocono reduced his lead at the top of the driver standings to just six points on Johnson, 10 points on Earnhardt Jr., and 11 points on Harvick. Kyle Busch is 31 points back in fifth place in the standings after 14 races.

Harvick and Denny Hamlin took the checkered flags in the Michigan events last season, with Harvick taking the Carfax 400 in August and Hamlin winning the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 in June.

Mark Martin has five career wins at Michigan, most recently visiting Victory Lane there in 2009, while Edwards, Greg Biffle, Newman, Kurt Busch, Kenseth, and Gordon have all picked up two Cup wins on the track.

Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, and Brian Vickers all have one Michigan victory on their resumes.

After racing at Michigan the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 26. The circuit's July calendar then features races at Daytona, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Indianapolis.

NASCAR Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 Preview

Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Overstock.com Coliseum in an interleague contest.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Cain in this game. Cain has a 6-4 record and a 3.61 ERA this season.

It'll be Trevor Cahill toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Righthander Cahill is 6-5 with a 3.42 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Giants were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -113 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has lost 3 straight games. Oakland has won 4 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 39-32 SU Oakland: 32-40 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 2-4 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Oakland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 4-2 After playing San Francisco are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing on the road against Oakland San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco's last 15 games San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 17 games when playing at home against San Francisco Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: San Francisco home to Minnesota, Tuesday, June 21 Oakland at NY Mets, Tuesday, June 21

Interleague Play Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics