Sunday, May 15, 2011

NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total is sitting at 180.

Miami won its last outing, a 97-87 result against the Celtics on May 11. The Heat managed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point favorite, while the 184 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Bulls were a 93-73 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (166) made winners of UNDER bettors.

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

is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Chicago are 4-6 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

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

is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Miami is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Miami

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Miami at Chicago, Wednesday, May 18 Chicago home to Miami, Wednesday, May 18

NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

NHL Western Conference Finals Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks

The San Jose Sharks and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Sharks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for San Jose, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Red Wings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -128 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Vancouver was a 2-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Predators. They won as -138 favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing San Jose The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 11 games at home is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 16 of last 23 games

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

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

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Vancouver is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Vancouver is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Vancouver home to San Jose, Wednesday, May 18

NHL Western Conference Finals Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Andy Sonnanstine in this game. Sonnanstine has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Sonnanstine's opponent in this one will be Josh Tomlin. The Indians righthander has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Rays were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Indians were a 6-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -148 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 20-14 SU Cleveland: 22-11 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Baltimore are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Next up: Cleveland home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

The fans at Sun Life Stadium will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-1 record and a 2.19 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter Halladay with Josh Johnson. Righthander Johnson has a 1.68 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 106-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at +100 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Philadelphia: 23-11 SU Florida: 20-14 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Florida home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 181.

In their last action, Chicago was a 100-88 loser on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (188) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

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

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 14 of last 20 games

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

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

is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 7-3 After playing are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: Atlanta home to Chicago, Thursday, May 12 Chicago at Atlanta, Thursday, May 12

NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

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

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

Friday, May 6, 2011

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

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

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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

NBA Playoff Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks

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

NBA Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

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