Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

The fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Indians will trot Fausto Carmona out to the mound in this one. Righthander Carmona has a 2-3 record and a 5.15 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Carmona with Tyson Ross. Righthander Ross has a 2.38 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

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

The Athletics were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -102 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has won 6 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 19-8 SU Oakland: 15-14 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

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

Next up: Oakland home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Livan Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Hernandez with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Washington was a 2-0 winner at home against the Giants. Bettors on Washington at -103 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, Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser at home against the Mets. Bettors on New York at +178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Washington: 14-14 SU Philadelphia: 18-9 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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 Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total is sitting at 197.

Last time out for Memphis, they were a 114-101 winner as they battled the Thunder on the road. The Grizzlies covered in the match as a 6.5-point underdog, while 215 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Memphis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Memphis home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 7 Oklahoma City at Memphis, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday 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.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Heat on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 25 games

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

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

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 5-5 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Boston home to Miami, Saturday, May 7 Miami at Boston, Saturday, May 7

NBA Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning will meet on the ice at St. Pete Times Forum on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Tampa Bay at +176 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 21 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Washington: Team record: 48-23-11 SU, ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games on the road is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

NHL Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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