The San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Joe Louis Arena.

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

Detroit won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Sharks on May 8. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +129 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 14 games when playing San Jose

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Detroit at San Jose, Thursday, May 12

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

The Chicago White Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.

The White Sox will give the ball to starter Philip Humber in this one. Righthander Humber is 2-3 this season with a 2.67 ERA.

The Mariners will counter Humber with Felix Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Chicago was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Twins. They lost as -163 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Seattle was a 3-1 winner at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Seattle at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 11-21 SU Seattle: 15-17 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Seattle most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle Chi White Sox are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Seattle 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 on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Seattle is 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Next up: Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Saturday, May 7

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

Righthander Derek Lowe will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Lowe is 2-3 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Lowe with Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 3.66 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 141-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Brewers on May 5. Bettors who backed the Braves at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 7-3 winner at home against the Nationals. Bettors on Philadelphia at -222 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 5 straight games. Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 18-15 SU Philadelphia: 21-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 8-2 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Saturday, May 7

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were an 86-73 loser as they battled the Bulls on the road. The Hawks failed to cover in the match as a 9-point underdog, while 159 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS

is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

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

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing are 8-2 After playing are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Chicago at Atlanta, Sunday, May 8 Atlanta home to Chicago, Sunday, May 8

NBA Playoff Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 2-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

Dallas was a 93-81 winner in its last match on the road against the Lakers. They covered the 7?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 174 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Los Angeles: Team record: 57-25 SU, 38-44 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games on the road LA Lakers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road LA Lakers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 7-3 After playing Dallas are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

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

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Next up: LA Lakers at Dallas, Sunday, May 8 Dallas home to LA Lakers, Sunday, May 8

NBA Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Joe Louis Arena.

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

Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at +136 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing San Jose

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Detroit at San Jose, Sunday, May 8

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

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 2-3 this season with a 5.70 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Jason Vargas. The Mariners lefthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Texas was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Texas at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 17-14 SU Seattle: 14-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Seattle most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Texas Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to NY Yankees, Friday, May 6 Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

The Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.

The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joel Pineiro in this game. Pineiro has a 0-0 record and a 1.29 ERA this season.

It'll be John Lackey toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Lackey is 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 161-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Los Angeles at +153 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Los Angeles: 17-14 SU Boston: 14-16 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 15-2 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Angels Boston is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels Boston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Cleveland, Friday, May 6 Boston home to Minnesota, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox

The Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds will meet on the field at Great American Ball Park on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

Righthander Brett Myers will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Myers is 1-1 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Reds will counter Myers with Homer Bailey. Righthander Bailey has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Astros were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Reds. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at -185 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Houston: 12-18 SU Cincinnati: 15-15 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 8-2 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Cincinnati is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home

Next up: Houston at Pittsburgh, Friday, May 6 Cincinnati at Chi Cubs, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds

The Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Bridgestone Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Predators, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -118 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Nashville: Team record: 44-27-11 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Vancouver The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games at home is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1

Vancouver: Team record: 54-19-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Nashville is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Nashville The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 20 games

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing Nashville are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Nashville at Vancouver, Saturday, May 7

NHL Playoff Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators