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

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

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

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

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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