Saturday, August 20, 2011

NL Wildcard Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Turner Field.

Wade Miley will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Lefthander Miley is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Miley's opponent in this one will be Brandon Beachy. The Braves righthander has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Diamondbacks were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -119 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Arizona has lost 3 straight games. Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Arizona: 69-56 SU Atlanta: 74-52 SU

Arizona most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 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 when playing Arizona

Next up: Atlanta home to Arizona, Sunday, August 21

NL Wildcard Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

C.J. Wilson will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. lefthander Wilson is 11-5 this season with a 3.28 ERA.

It'll be Ervin Santana toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Santana is 9-8 with a 3.10 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Rangers were a 7-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -128 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Texas has won 5 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 71-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-58 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 7-3 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 3-7 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games LA Angels are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Thursday, August 18

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

NL Wildcard Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at Turner Field.

The Giants will trot Matt Cain out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cain has a 9-9 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 2.63 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for San Francisco, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -138 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has lost 2 straight games. Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 66-57 SU Atlanta: 72-51 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

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

Next up: Atlanta home to San Francisco, Thursday, August 18

NL Wildcard Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

The division rival Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Fenway Park.

Lefthander David Price will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Price is 10-10 this season with a 3.76 ERA.

The Red Sox will counter Price with John Lackey. Righthander Lackey has a 6.13 ERA to go along with a 11-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Tampa Bay was a 6-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Red Sox. They won as +134 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 65-56 SU Boston: 74-47 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Kansas City are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay Boston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Seattle, Friday, August 19 Boston at Kansas City, Thursday, August 18

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels meet at Angel Stadium.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Derek Holland in this one. Lefthander Holland is 10-4 this season with a 4.30 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Tyler Chatwood. The righthander has a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 138-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Rangers were an 8-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -168 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Texas has won 4 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 70-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-57 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games LA Angels are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Wednesday, August 17

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park.

The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Chad Billingsley in this one. Righthander Billingsley is 10-9 this season with a 4.17 ERA.

Starting this game for the Brewers will be Yovani Gallardo. The righthander has a 3.67 ERA to go along with a 13-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Brewers on August 15. Bettors who backed the Brewers at -151 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Milwaukee has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 55-65 SU Milwaukee: 71-51 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Milwaukee is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers

Next up: Milwaukee home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, August 17

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ubaldo Jimenez in this game. Jimenez has a 7-9 record and a 4.37 ERA this season.

Jimenez's opponent in this one will be Gavin Floyd. The White Sox righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Chicago was a 6-2 winner at home against the Royals. Bettors on Chicago at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Cleveland has won 2 straight games. Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 60-57 SU Chicago: 60-60 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Cleveland are 8-2 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Chi White Sox are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Cleveland

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Wednesday, August 17

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

Monday, August 15, 2011

"The GamblingIQ Sports Handicapping Show" airing Daily 3pm - 5pm EST and Weekends 11am - 12 pm EST on OnTiltRadio!!!!

GamblingIQ is proud to announce the expansion of its Sports Handicapping shows on OnTiltRadio.com with the addition of the Betropolitan Sports Hour hosted by Evan Abrams. It Will Air Daily from 4-5 pm EST right behind the Flagship Show "The Handicappers Hideaway" which airs from 3-4 pm EST.

On Weekends Handicappers Hideaway and Betropolitan will air a show from 11 am -12 pm EST under the Name of "The GIQ Sports Handicapping Show" as Dirty and Evan will be Co-Hosts and go over each days action on Saturday and Sunday. We will also throw in some Fantasy Tidbits as well.

All Shows are ran thru Skype so if you don't have an account please get one so you can easily call into the show. Sype is FREE to signup and make calls on so no reason not to get an account. You can search GamblingIQ or dirtygiq and find the skype name for GIQ. Please put in a message who you are and why you want to add as I have to approve each one to keep spammers down.


Show Information:


The Handicappers Hideaway -- 3pm - 4pm EST -- hosted by Dirty and Luke Anthony of GamblingIQ will talk sports, gambling, fantasy sports and more as well as have some of the best special guests ranging from sportsbooks owners, linemakers, handicappers and sports experts. You can go to the Show page at OnTiltRadio by clicking here. You can listen to our show archives by clicking here.

Betropolitan Sports -- 4pm - 5pm EST -- hosted by Evan Abrams and will be a great compliment to Handicappers Hideaway. Evan will offer up his insights and analysis for all sports and will have special guests on as well. Evan has a great Resume (which we will list part of below) and is very knowledgeable in Sports and Sports Handicapping. Show page is being Created and we will update soon. You can visit Betropolitan's website by clicking here

The GIQ Sports Handicapping Show -- 11am - 12 pm EST Saturday and Sunday -- Dirty from GamblingIQ and Evan Abrams from Betropolitan Sports will host the show and go over sports and sports handicapping for each day. Weekend Shows will only be during Football and NCAA Basketball Season and end after March Madness. They will showcase the days top games and match ups and give you any upset specials and go over top plays from each site. Expect some special guests on these shows as well.


Host Bios:

Dirty -- Dirty has been an owner at GIQ since it opened in June of 1998. Before that he worked as a moderator at freewinners.com and EOG.com. He played college baseball and coached college and pro prospects for 15 years. He sent over 100 players to college over that time to play sports. He played football, baseball and basketball during High School and has been around some of the sharpest minds in the sports handicapping world during his time working in the forum world. His Specialties are SEC and ACC Football and Basketball, NBA and WNBA.

Luke Anthony -- started handicapping sports in 2005 and has quickly become one of the most solid, consistent and sought after handicappers in the industry. Mr. Anthony has become a major player in the sports handicapping industry due to his relentless pursuit of perfection. Luke is a former Division II football player and follows the NFL and NCAA football religiously which gives him instant credibility when it comes to knowledge of the game. Luke also has a unique system in both MLB and NHL that will allow him to hit close to 50% and still make some major profit! Luke can be reached by email for any questions you may have for him. Being From the New England Area he has his pulse on everything that is happening in Beantown and the entire Northeast and the Big East Conference.

Evan Abrams -- Specialties: NFL/CFB/MLB/NBA/CBB

Years Handicapping: 8

Biggest Win This Year: When I think of my biggest victory in my handicapping career, picking the Giants to beat the Patriots outright in the Super Bowl has to be at the top of the list, but my biggest win so far this season had to have been my 10 unit play on the money line of Hawaii to beat Nevada outright in the middle of October as a 7-point underdog. I have played on and against Hawaii in a lot of games so far this season, the reason for this is because I see a ton of value in the way they play the game. For example, in the game versus Boise State, the value was against Hawaii, but like in the game I just mentioned, Hawaii was playing at home, which is usually a huge advantage for them and they ended up winning the game outright.

Sports Handicapping Philosophy: For me, it comes down to formulas, statistics and tons of research. Picking games is how I make a living, so you when you follow my plays you know you get picks each and every time that has gone through tons and tons of filters and research to make sure you, my client, gets the percentages put in your favor. Before a line comes out for any sporting event, both sides have a fifty-fifty chance of winning the game; my job is to make sure once the line comes out, all of my clients get a better than 50% chance of taking advantage of a certain spread or total. My expert plays come from many different facets of the game and that is what differentiates me from other sports handicappers.

"The GamblingIQ Sports Handicapping Show" airing Daily 3pm - 5pm EST and Weekends 11am - 12 pm EST on OnTiltRadio!!!!

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Angel Stadium.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Alexi Ogando in this one. Righthander Ogando is 11-5 this season with a 3.22 ERA.

It'll be Garrett Richards toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Richards is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Rangers were a 7-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (13) was good news for OVER bettors.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Blue Jays on August 14. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at +117 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Texas has won 3 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 69-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-56 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Tuesday, August 16

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

NL Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves

The San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Turner Field.

Madison Bumgarner will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Bumgarner is 7-11 this season with a 3.53 ERA.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Tim Hudson. The righthander has a 3.18 ERA to go along with a 12-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

San Francisco won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Marlins on August 14. Bettors who backed the Giants at -139 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Cubs at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at +147 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 66-55 SU Atlanta: 70-51 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games on the road San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Atlanta is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

Next up: Atlanta home to San Francisco, Tuesday, August 16

NL Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves