Saturday, May 28, 2011

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Cleveland Indians will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

The Indians will give the ball to starter Carlos Carrasco in this one. Righthander Carrasco is 3-2 this season with a 5.16 ERA.

It'll be James Shields toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Shields is 5-2 with a 2.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 178-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 5-0 result against the Rays on May 27. Bettors who backed the Rays at -175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 30-18 SU Tampa Bay: 27-23 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Cleveland, Sunday, May 29

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Saturday.

The Reds will give the ball to starter Bronson Arroyo in this one. Righthander Arroyo is 3-5 this season with a 5.28 ERA.

It'll be Derek Lowe toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Lowe is 3-4 with a 3.53 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 146-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 5-1 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at +146 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Cincinnati: 27-25 SU Atlanta: 28-24 SU

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games when playing Atlanta Cincinnati is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing Cincinnati

Next up: Atlanta home to Cincinnati, Sunday, May 29

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves

Sunday, May 22, 2011

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at PETCO Park.

Righthander Felix Hernandez will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Hernandez is 4-4 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

It'll be Tim Stauffer toeing the rubber for the Padres in this contest. Righthander Stauffer is 0-2 with a 3.81 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Padres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -120 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has won 4 straight games. San Diego has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 21-24 SU San Diego: 19-27 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Seattle is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle San Diego is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Seattle

Next up: Seattle at Minnesota, Monday, May 23 San Diego home to St. Louis, Monday, May 23

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.

The Reds will give the ball to starter Edinson Volquez in this one. Righthander Volquez is 3-1 this season with a 5.59 ERA.

Starting this game for the Indians will be Carlos Carrasco. The righthander has a 5.03 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 104-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Reds were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Indians. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games. Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cincinnati: 25-21 SU Cleveland: 28-15 SU

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games Cincinnati is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Cleveland Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Monday, May 23 Cleveland home to Boston, Monday, May 23

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians

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

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

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 179.

The Heat were an 85-75 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Bulls. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (160) made winners of UNDER bettors.

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

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing Miami

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Miami are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1

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

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home

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

Next up: Chicago at Miami, Tuesday, May 24 Miami home to Chicago, Tuesday, May 24

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

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

The Vancouver Canucks 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 Canucks listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Sharks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Canucks were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got San Jose at -108 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Vancouver

When playing on Sunday are 9-1 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

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

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing San Jose are 7-3 After playing San Jose are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: San Jose at Vancouver, Tuesday, May 24

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

Saturday, May 21, 2011

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Saturday.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 4-4 this season with a 3.81 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Cliff Lee. The Phillies lefthander has a 3.84 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 23-22 SU Philadelphia: 27-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-4 After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 3-4 After playing Texas are 5-1 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

Next up: Philadelphia home to Texas, Sunday, May 22

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field in an interleague contest.

The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jon Garland in this game. Garland has a 1-3 record and a 3.55 ERA this season.

Garland's opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox lefthander has a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 147-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 6-4 result against the White Sox on May 20. Bettors who backed the Dodgers at +142 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Los Angeles: 21-25 SU Chicago: 20-26 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Dodgers's last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games at home Chi White Sox are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers

Next up: Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Sunday, May 22

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox

NBA Western Conference Finals Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ford Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 200.

In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 106-100 winner on the road against the Mavericks. They covered the 5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (206) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

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

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

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

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Dallas is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing are 6-4 After playing are 10-0 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Dallas at Oklahoma City, Monday, May 23 Oklahoma City home to Dallas, Monday, May 23

NBA Western Conference Finals Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Boston won its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Lightning on May 19. Bettors who backed the Bruins at +105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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

is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 16 of last 24 games at home

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Boston: Team record: 46-25-11 SU, ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Ottawa are 5-5 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Tampa Bay at Boston, Monday, May 23

NHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning