16 September 2007
#21 Georgia at #20 Alabama (Saturday, 7:45 pm Eastern – ESPN)
22/09/07 13:03 Filed in: NCAA Football
#21 Georgia at #20 Alabama (Saturday, 7:45 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Alabama -3 , Total 46.5
Current Line at SBG: Alabama -3.5 , Total 46.5
A key matchup in the SEC takes place on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa as Alabama hosts Georgia. Alabama moved into the Top 25 after their win against Arkansas last week. John Parker Wilson passed for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tide. Early betting has the public taking Georgia on the Road.
Georgia bounced back last week with a 45-16 home win over Western Carolina. Georgia held Western Carolina's Todd Spitzer to 16 yards passing and limited the Catamounts to 63 yards rushing. Bulldogs coach Mark Richt knows that this week will be much tougher. "A lot will be learned because we haven't played away first of all and we have an awful lot of guys who will be away from home for the first time and playing in a hostile environment for the first time," Richt said. "We'll learn a lot about this team."
The Bulldogs have won the last two meetings with Alabama but the Tide leads the all-time series 34-23-4. The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Bulldogs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September. The Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
The Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Crimson Tide are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 home games. The Crimson Tide are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite.
The Under is 21-5 in the Bulldogs last 26 games in September. The Over is 4-1 in the Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog. The Under is 5-2 in the Bulldogs last 7 games overall. The Under is 20-8-1 in the Bulldogs last 29 road games.
The Over is 5-1 in the Crimson Tide’s last 6 games as a home favorite. The Under is 14-5 in the Crimson Tide’s last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. The Over is 9-4 in the Crimson Tide’s last 13 games overall.
Opening Line at SBG: Alabama -3 , Total 46.5
Current Line at SBG: Alabama -3.5 , Total 46.5
A key matchup in the SEC takes place on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa as Alabama hosts Georgia. Alabama moved into the Top 25 after their win against Arkansas last week. John Parker Wilson passed for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tide. Early betting has the public taking Georgia on the Road.
Georgia bounced back last week with a 45-16 home win over Western Carolina. Georgia held Western Carolina's Todd Spitzer to 16 yards passing and limited the Catamounts to 63 yards rushing. Bulldogs coach Mark Richt knows that this week will be much tougher. "A lot will be learned because we haven't played away first of all and we have an awful lot of guys who will be away from home for the first time and playing in a hostile environment for the first time," Richt said. "We'll learn a lot about this team."
The Bulldogs have won the last two meetings with Alabama but the Tide leads the all-time series 34-23-4. The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Bulldogs are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September. The Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
The Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Crimson Tide are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 home games. The Crimson Tide are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite.
The Under is 21-5 in the Bulldogs last 26 games in September. The Over is 4-1 in the Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog. The Under is 5-2 in the Bulldogs last 7 games overall. The Under is 20-8-1 in the Bulldogs last 29 road games.
The Over is 5-1 in the Crimson Tide’s last 6 games as a home favorite. The Under is 14-5 in the Crimson Tide’s last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. The Over is 9-4 in the Crimson Tide’s last 13 games overall.
#14 South Carolina (3-0) at #2 LSU (3-0) (Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – CBS)
22/09/07 13:01 Filed in: NCAA Football
#14 South Carolina (3-0) at #2 LSU (3-0) (Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – CBS)
Opening Line at SBG: Louisiana State -16.5 , Total 45.5
Current Line at SBG: Louisiana State -17.5 , Total 45.5
Two of the best defenses in the country will be on display Saturday afternoon as #14 South Carolina is at #2 LSU. The Tigers are looking to win their 16th straight game at home. LSU is 9-1 all-time at home versus South Carolina and has not lost to South Carolina at home since 1994. Early betting has the public taking the favored Louisiana State at Home.
"I think South Carolina will be a great test for our football team," LSU head coach Les Miles said. "We are still in a position where we must improve. Our football team must have a standard improvement on a weekly basis ... As long as we understand that and come to work everyday, we will do well and look forward to Saturday."
The Tigers have the top-ranked scoring defense in the nation, allowing 2.3 points per game. They have allowed only one TD all season. South Carolina has given up an average of 9.7 points per game and that is 8th in the nation.
"When I watched their film from last year and then this year, they look like a better defense," Miles said. "They will play a variety of stunts and packages. They will be a great challenge."
Steve Spurrier is 11-1 against LSU but all of those games were while he was the head coach at Florida. The Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The Gamecocks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Gamecocks are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 conference games.
The Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Tigers are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games in September. The Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite.
The Under is 4-1 in the Gamecocks last 5 games as a road underdog. The Under is 22-8 in the Gamecocks last 30 road games. The Under is 9-4 in the Gamecocks last 13 games in September. The Over is 8-2 in the Tigers last 10 games in September. The Over is 4-1 in the Tigers last 5 conference games. The Under is 5-2 in the Tigers last 7 games as a home favorite.
Opening Line at SBG: Louisiana State -16.5 , Total 45.5
Current Line at SBG: Louisiana State -17.5 , Total 45.5
Two of the best defenses in the country will be on display Saturday afternoon as #14 South Carolina is at #2 LSU. The Tigers are looking to win their 16th straight game at home. LSU is 9-1 all-time at home versus South Carolina and has not lost to South Carolina at home since 1994. Early betting has the public taking the favored Louisiana State at Home.
"I think South Carolina will be a great test for our football team," LSU head coach Les Miles said. "We are still in a position where we must improve. Our football team must have a standard improvement on a weekly basis ... As long as we understand that and come to work everyday, we will do well and look forward to Saturday."
The Tigers have the top-ranked scoring defense in the nation, allowing 2.3 points per game. They have allowed only one TD all season. South Carolina has given up an average of 9.7 points per game and that is 8th in the nation.
"When I watched their film from last year and then this year, they look like a better defense," Miles said. "They will play a variety of stunts and packages. They will be a great challenge."
Steve Spurrier is 11-1 against LSU but all of those games were while he was the head coach at Florida. The Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The Gamecocks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Gamecocks are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 conference games.
The Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Tigers are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games in September. The Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite.
The Under is 4-1 in the Gamecocks last 5 games as a road underdog. The Under is 22-8 in the Gamecocks last 30 road games. The Under is 9-4 in the Gamecocks last 13 games in September. The Over is 8-2 in the Tigers last 10 games in September. The Over is 4-1 in the Tigers last 5 conference games. The Under is 5-2 in the Tigers last 7 games as a home favorite.
Bayern Munich Favored to Win UEFA Cup
21/09/07 13:33 Filed in: Soccer
Bayern Munich Favored to Win UEFA Cup
Bayern Munich is favored to win the 2007-2008 UEFA Cup. A total of 80 teams compete in first round action with Bayern the heavy favorite to win the Cup at odds of about 4-1. All other teams have odds of 10-1 or more. Bayern Munich is used to facing the best clubs in Europe in the Champions League but this year they will be playing in the UEFA Cup instead. Bayern opens up with Beleneses on Thursday in UEFA Cup action. Bayern reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League last year but is not part of the League this season. "I think it's a real shame we're not competing this season," Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness said. "But we made our own beds last season and we've received the appropriate punishment. So there's no point wringing our hands, it's a sporting setback and we have to live with it. I do believe it'll be a one-season intermission, and we'll be back in the competition next term."
Bayern had played in the Champions League for 10 straight seasons from 1997. They played in the UEFA Cup in 1996 and won the title. Luca Toni is the key striker for Bayern after coming over from Fiorentina. Toni won the World Cup with Italy last year. He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. "Obviously, it's a shame we're not in the Champions League, but we've always known that," said Toni, "We'll focus on the UEFA Cup this season and on the Champions League next term." Bayern will also be missing Miroslav Klose in the first game as he is suspended because of a red card he received last year. They are also missing striker Lucas Podolski who is recovering from knee surgery. "A clean sheet would be good, but it won't be easy," Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said. "Beleneses are no Sunday league side; they have plenty of talented Brazilians." Beleneses is still very limited with their talent overall though. They are 10th in the Portuguese standings, and last played in the UEFA Cup in the 1988-89 season. "Everyone thinks we'll win easily, and that's dangerous," Toni said. "You have to remain calm when expectations are running so high."
Another strong team in this year’s UEFA Cup is Ajax. They are a four-time European champion in the UEFA Cup. They lost to Slavia Prague in Champions League qualifying. It is the second straight year that Ajax was eliminated in Champions League qualifying. "More players have to take the initiative," striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar said, "Too few people demand the ball and there's too little movement. We have a lot of work to do." Ajax won the UEFA Cup in 1992. They open up with Dinamo Zagreb. There are 40 first-round, first-leg matches scheduled for this week, with the return games on Oct. 2nd and 4th. The 40 aggregate winners progress to the group stage. In the group stage each team will play four games and the first three clubs from each group advance to the knockout stage, where they will be joined by eight clubs who finished third in their Champions League groups. The format is single elimination with the final held on May 14th.
Sevila is the two time defending Champ of the UEFA Cup but they are in the Champions League this year. Three previous Champs are part of the UEFA Cup this season. Two-time winner Tottenham plays Anorthosis, Anderlecht hosts Rapid Vienna and Galatasaray is at Sion. Other teams of note are Atletico Madrid, Blackburn, Bolton, Bayer Leverkusen, Everton, FC Nuremberg, Palermo, Panathinaikos, Zaragoza and Villarreal.
Tottenham Hotspur FC were the first UEFA Cup champions in 1971/72. Italian clubs have been the most successful with nine victories, and English teams have gone on to win the tournament six times. Juventus and FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC have the most titles with three.
Bayern Munich is favored to win the 2007-2008 UEFA Cup. A total of 80 teams compete in first round action with Bayern the heavy favorite to win the Cup at odds of about 4-1. All other teams have odds of 10-1 or more. Bayern Munich is used to facing the best clubs in Europe in the Champions League but this year they will be playing in the UEFA Cup instead. Bayern opens up with Beleneses on Thursday in UEFA Cup action. Bayern reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League last year but is not part of the League this season. "I think it's a real shame we're not competing this season," Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness said. "But we made our own beds last season and we've received the appropriate punishment. So there's no point wringing our hands, it's a sporting setback and we have to live with it. I do believe it'll be a one-season intermission, and we'll be back in the competition next term."
Bayern had played in the Champions League for 10 straight seasons from 1997. They played in the UEFA Cup in 1996 and won the title. Luca Toni is the key striker for Bayern after coming over from Fiorentina. Toni won the World Cup with Italy last year. He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. "Obviously, it's a shame we're not in the Champions League, but we've always known that," said Toni, "We'll focus on the UEFA Cup this season and on the Champions League next term." Bayern will also be missing Miroslav Klose in the first game as he is suspended because of a red card he received last year. They are also missing striker Lucas Podolski who is recovering from knee surgery. "A clean sheet would be good, but it won't be easy," Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said. "Beleneses are no Sunday league side; they have plenty of talented Brazilians." Beleneses is still very limited with their talent overall though. They are 10th in the Portuguese standings, and last played in the UEFA Cup in the 1988-89 season. "Everyone thinks we'll win easily, and that's dangerous," Toni said. "You have to remain calm when expectations are running so high."
Another strong team in this year’s UEFA Cup is Ajax. They are a four-time European champion in the UEFA Cup. They lost to Slavia Prague in Champions League qualifying. It is the second straight year that Ajax was eliminated in Champions League qualifying. "More players have to take the initiative," striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar said, "Too few people demand the ball and there's too little movement. We have a lot of work to do." Ajax won the UEFA Cup in 1992. They open up with Dinamo Zagreb. There are 40 first-round, first-leg matches scheduled for this week, with the return games on Oct. 2nd and 4th. The 40 aggregate winners progress to the group stage. In the group stage each team will play four games and the first three clubs from each group advance to the knockout stage, where they will be joined by eight clubs who finished third in their Champions League groups. The format is single elimination with the final held on May 14th.
Sevila is the two time defending Champ of the UEFA Cup but they are in the Champions League this year. Three previous Champs are part of the UEFA Cup this season. Two-time winner Tottenham plays Anorthosis, Anderlecht hosts Rapid Vienna and Galatasaray is at Sion. Other teams of note are Atletico Madrid, Blackburn, Bolton, Bayer Leverkusen, Everton, FC Nuremberg, Palermo, Panathinaikos, Zaragoza and Villarreal.
Tottenham Hotspur FC were the first UEFA Cup champions in 1971/72. Italian clubs have been the most successful with nine victories, and English teams have gone on to win the tournament six times. Juventus and FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC have the most titles with three.
Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves (Friday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
21/09/07 13:31 Filed in: MLB
Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves (Friday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Braves -146 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Braves -155 , Total 9 Over (-115)
The Milwaukee Brewers will try and keep pace with the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central as they continue their series at Atlanta on Friday. The Brewers face a tough task as they face Tim Hudson of the Braves. Hudson is 16-8 on the season and has an ERA of 3.33. The Brewers will turn to Carlos Villanueva who is 8-4 and has an ERA of 4.11. Early betting has the public taking the favored Braves at Home.
Villanueva is 2-1 for the Brewers since returning from Triple-A. He pitched well his last time out against the Reds. Hudson was superb in his last outing for the Braves against Washington getting the complete game shutout. It was his first shutout since last April. Hudson beat Milwaukee at Miller Park on May 30, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Thursday’s action. The
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Brewers are 19-44 in their last 63 games as a road underdog. The Brewers are 7-20 in their last 27 games as an underdog. The Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. The Brewers are 4-1 in Villanueva's last 5 starts.
The Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. The Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the National League Central. The Braves are 7-1 in Hudson's last 8 starts as a home favorite. The Braves are 6-1 in Hudson's last 7 starts vs. the National League Central. The Braves are 13-3 in Hudson's last 16 starts. The Braves are 19-7 in Hudson's last 26 starts as a favorite.
The Over is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 vs. the National League East. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 overall. The Over is 20-7-2 in the Brewers last 29 Friday games. The Under is 5-0 in Villanueva's last 5 starts overall.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the Braves last 6 Friday games. The Over is 19-7-3 in the Braves last 29 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 9-4 in the Braves last 13 games as a home favorite. The Over is 14-3-1 in Hudson's last 18 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 13-4-1 in Hudson's last 18 starts as a favorite. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Braves -146 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Braves -155 , Total 9 Over (-115)
The Milwaukee Brewers will try and keep pace with the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central as they continue their series at Atlanta on Friday. The Brewers face a tough task as they face Tim Hudson of the Braves. Hudson is 16-8 on the season and has an ERA of 3.33. The Brewers will turn to Carlos Villanueva who is 8-4 and has an ERA of 4.11. Early betting has the public taking the favored Braves at Home.
Villanueva is 2-1 for the Brewers since returning from Triple-A. He pitched well his last time out against the Reds. Hudson was superb in his last outing for the Braves against Washington getting the complete game shutout. It was his first shutout since last April. Hudson beat Milwaukee at Miller Park on May 30, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Thursday’s action. The
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Brewers are 19-44 in their last 63 games as a road underdog. The Brewers are 7-20 in their last 27 games as an underdog. The Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. The Brewers are 4-1 in Villanueva's last 5 starts.
The Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. The Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the National League Central. The Braves are 7-1 in Hudson's last 8 starts as a home favorite. The Braves are 6-1 in Hudson's last 7 starts vs. the National League Central. The Braves are 13-3 in Hudson's last 16 starts. The Braves are 19-7 in Hudson's last 26 starts as a favorite.
The Over is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 vs. the National League East. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 overall. The Over is 20-7-2 in the Brewers last 29 Friday games. The Under is 5-0 in Villanueva's last 5 starts overall.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the Braves last 6 Friday games. The Over is 19-7-3 in the Braves last 29 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 9-4 in the Braves last 13 games as a home favorite. The Over is 14-3-1 in Hudson's last 18 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 13-4-1 in Hudson's last 18 starts as a favorite. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta between the two teams.
#4 Oklahoma at Tulsa (Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN 2)
21/09/07 13:28 Filed in: NCAA Football
#4 Oklahoma at Tulsa (Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN 2)
Opening Line at SBG: Oklahoma -21 , Total 67.5
Current Line at SBG: Oklahoma -23 , Total 67.5
The Oklahoma Sooners take the best offense in the country into Tulsa to face the Golden Hurricanes on Friday. 4th ranked Oklahoma is 3-0 this season and has outscored opponents 184-26. Quarterback Sam Bradford has been superb this season for the Sooners, completing almost 80% of his passes. "Nothing's easy at all, but I got in that rhythm early and I did feel I got a lot of confidence that way and saw things very clearly," said Bradford, about the win against Utah State. Early betting has the public taking the favored Oklahoma on the Road.
Oklahoma is playing on a Friday night for only the second time since Big 12 play started in 1996. "We haven't got a day off," said wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, "It'll be good to get Saturday off, and now you can just sit back and watch everybody else play." Allen Patrick ran for 113 yards and a touchdown last week for the Sooners.
Tulsa is 2-0 behind quarterback Paul Smith who is 5th in the nation with a passer rating of 195.9 this year. He passed for a career-high 454 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Golden Hurricane to a 55-47 victory over BYU on Saturday night. "I wanted to throw the ball vertically as promised," Tulsa coach Todd Graham said. "I am really, really excited about our football team. It was a big, big win for us. Our players and coaches deserve the credit."
Oklahoma leads the all-time series 14-7-1 and is 5-3 at Tulsa. The Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Sooners are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Sooners are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. The Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite. The Sooners are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
The Golden Hurricane are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September. The Golden Hurricane are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Golden Hurricane are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. The Golden Hurricane are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
The Under is 4-0 in the Sooners last 4 road games. The Over is 6-1 in the Sooners last 7 non-conference games. The Under is 5-1 in the Sooners last 6 games as a road favorite. The Under is 9-4 in the Sooners last 13 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Golden Hurricane last 5 non-conference games. The Under is 10-3 in the Golden Hurricane last 13 games overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Golden Hurricane last 7 home games.
Opening Line at SBG: Oklahoma -21 , Total 67.5
Current Line at SBG: Oklahoma -23 , Total 67.5
The Oklahoma Sooners take the best offense in the country into Tulsa to face the Golden Hurricanes on Friday. 4th ranked Oklahoma is 3-0 this season and has outscored opponents 184-26. Quarterback Sam Bradford has been superb this season for the Sooners, completing almost 80% of his passes. "Nothing's easy at all, but I got in that rhythm early and I did feel I got a lot of confidence that way and saw things very clearly," said Bradford, about the win against Utah State. Early betting has the public taking the favored Oklahoma on the Road.
Oklahoma is playing on a Friday night for only the second time since Big 12 play started in 1996. "We haven't got a day off," said wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, "It'll be good to get Saturday off, and now you can just sit back and watch everybody else play." Allen Patrick ran for 113 yards and a touchdown last week for the Sooners.
Tulsa is 2-0 behind quarterback Paul Smith who is 5th in the nation with a passer rating of 195.9 this year. He passed for a career-high 454 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Golden Hurricane to a 55-47 victory over BYU on Saturday night. "I wanted to throw the ball vertically as promised," Tulsa coach Todd Graham said. "I am really, really excited about our football team. It was a big, big win for us. Our players and coaches deserve the credit."
Oklahoma leads the all-time series 14-7-1 and is 5-3 at Tulsa. The Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Sooners are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. The Sooners are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. The Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite. The Sooners are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
The Golden Hurricane are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September. The Golden Hurricane are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Golden Hurricane are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog. The Golden Hurricane are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
The Under is 4-0 in the Sooners last 4 road games. The Over is 6-1 in the Sooners last 7 non-conference games. The Under is 5-1 in the Sooners last 6 games as a road favorite. The Under is 9-4 in the Sooners last 13 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Golden Hurricane last 5 non-conference games. The Under is 10-3 in the Golden Hurricane last 13 games overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Golden Hurricane last 7 home games.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs (Wednesday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
19/09/07 13:50 Filed in: MLB
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs (Wednesday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Cubs -175 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Cubs -175 , Total 9 Under (-120)
The Chicago Cubs will turn to Ted Lilly on Wednesday as they look to remain in first place in the National League Central. Lilly is 15-7 on the season and has an ERA of 3.82. He will be opposed by Cincinnati’s Tom Shearn who is 3-0 and has an ERA of 4.15 on the season. Early betting has the public taking the favored Cubs at Home.
Shearn went 6 2/3 innings in his last start against Milwaukee and became the first Reds starter since Tom Browning in 1984-85 to begin his career 3-0. He allowed three earned runs and four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. The Cubs Ted Lilly will be going on short rest on Wednesday. He did not get a decision in his last start against the Cardinals as he gave up two runs on four hits over six innings, striking out four.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Tuesday’s action. The Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 Wednesday games. The Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Reds are 2-10 in their last 12 games as an underdog. The Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
The Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Cubs are 4-0 in Lilly's last 4 starts. The Cubs are 6-2 in Lilly's last 8 starts vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 8-3 in Lilly's last 11 home starts.
The Over is 8-1-1 in the Reds last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 21-6-1 in the Reds last 28 games as a road underdog. The Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2 in the Reds last 7 overall.
The Over is 5-0 in the Cubs last 5 games as a home favorite. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Cubs last 8 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Cubs last 8 games as a favorite. The Under is 20-7-1 in the Cubs last 28 overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 home games. The Over is 5-0 in Lilly's last 5 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 4-1 in Lilly's last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 6-2 in Lilly's last 8 starts overall. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Cubs -175 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Cubs -175 , Total 9 Under (-120)
The Chicago Cubs will turn to Ted Lilly on Wednesday as they look to remain in first place in the National League Central. Lilly is 15-7 on the season and has an ERA of 3.82. He will be opposed by Cincinnati’s Tom Shearn who is 3-0 and has an ERA of 4.15 on the season. Early betting has the public taking the favored Cubs at Home.
Shearn went 6 2/3 innings in his last start against Milwaukee and became the first Reds starter since Tom Browning in 1984-85 to begin his career 3-0. He allowed three earned runs and four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. The Cubs Ted Lilly will be going on short rest on Wednesday. He did not get a decision in his last start against the Cardinals as he gave up two runs on four hits over six innings, striking out four.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Tuesday’s action. The Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 Wednesday games. The Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Reds are 2-10 in their last 12 games as an underdog. The Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
The Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Cubs are 4-0 in Lilly's last 4 starts. The Cubs are 6-2 in Lilly's last 8 starts vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 8-3 in Lilly's last 11 home starts.
The Over is 8-1-1 in the Reds last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 21-6-1 in the Reds last 28 games as a road underdog. The Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2 in the Reds last 7 overall.
The Over is 5-0 in the Cubs last 5 games as a home favorite. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Cubs last 8 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Cubs last 8 games as a favorite. The Under is 20-7-1 in the Cubs last 28 overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 home games. The Over is 5-0 in Lilly's last 5 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 4-1 in Lilly's last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 6-2 in Lilly's last 8 starts overall. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago between the two teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (Wednesday, 8:35 pm Eastern)
19/09/07 13:48 Filed in: MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (Wednesday, 8:35 pm Eastern)
Opening Line at SBG: Dodgers -130 , Total 9.5 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Dodgers -130 , Total 9.5 Over (-120)
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies will both try and keep their fading playoff hopes alive on Wednesday. The Dodgers turn to 16 game winner Brad Penny while Colorado counters with Josh Fogg. Early betting has the public taking the favored Dodgers on the Road.
Brad Penny looks for his 17th win of the season on Wednesday. Penny is 16-4 on the season with an ERA of 2.88. Penny has been inconsistent of late but did go five innings against Arizona in his last start, allowing four runs on six hits but got the win. Penny is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in three starts against the Rockies this season. Josh Fogg is 9-9 on the season and has an ERA of 4.98. He went five innings against Florida in his last start and gave up four runs on five hits.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Tuesday’s action. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the National League West. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 11-3 in their last 14 games as a favorite. The Dodgers are 15-6 in their last 21 games as a road favorite. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Penny's last 6 Wednesday starts. The Dodgers are 6-1 in Penny's last 7 starts as a road favorite. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Penny's last 6 road starts vs. the Rockies. The Dodgers are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings between the two teams.
The Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog. The Rockies are 16-5 in their last 21 games as a home underdog. The Rockies are 24-8 in their last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. the National League West. The Rockies are 10-4 in their last 14 Wednesday games. The Rockies are 5-0 in Fogg's last 5 starts as a home underdog. The Rockies are 6-2 in Fogg's last 8 home starts. The Rockies are 4-9 in Fogg's last 13 starts vs. the National League West.
The Over is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 Wednesday games. The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 games as a favorite. The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-0 in Penny's last 5 road starts. The Under is 6-1 in Penny's last 7 starts vs. the National League West. The Under is 8-3 in Penny's last 11 starts overall.
The Over is 4-1 in the Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-3 in the Rockies last 10 home games. The Under is 5-1 in Fogg's last 6 starts vs. the National League West. The Over is 11-4-1 in Fogg's last 16 home starts. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Dodgers -130 , Total 9.5 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Dodgers -130 , Total 9.5 Over (-120)
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies will both try and keep their fading playoff hopes alive on Wednesday. The Dodgers turn to 16 game winner Brad Penny while Colorado counters with Josh Fogg. Early betting has the public taking the favored Dodgers on the Road.
Brad Penny looks for his 17th win of the season on Wednesday. Penny is 16-4 on the season with an ERA of 2.88. Penny has been inconsistent of late but did go five innings against Arizona in his last start, allowing four runs on six hits but got the win. Penny is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in three starts against the Rockies this season. Josh Fogg is 9-9 on the season and has an ERA of 4.98. He went five innings against Florida in his last start and gave up four runs on five hits.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Tuesday’s action. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the National League West. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 11-3 in their last 14 games as a favorite. The Dodgers are 15-6 in their last 21 games as a road favorite. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Penny's last 6 Wednesday starts. The Dodgers are 6-1 in Penny's last 7 starts as a road favorite. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Penny's last 6 road starts vs. the Rockies. The Dodgers are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings between the two teams.
The Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog. The Rockies are 16-5 in their last 21 games as a home underdog. The Rockies are 24-8 in their last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. the National League West. The Rockies are 10-4 in their last 14 Wednesday games. The Rockies are 5-0 in Fogg's last 5 starts as a home underdog. The Rockies are 6-2 in Fogg's last 8 home starts. The Rockies are 4-9 in Fogg's last 13 starts vs. the National League West.
The Over is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 Wednesday games. The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 games as a favorite. The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-0 in Penny's last 5 road starts. The Under is 6-1 in Penny's last 7 starts vs. the National League West. The Under is 8-3 in Penny's last 11 starts overall.
The Over is 4-1 in the Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-3 in the Rockies last 10 home games. The Under is 5-1 in Fogg's last 6 starts vs. the National League West. The Over is 11-4-1 in Fogg's last 16 home starts. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado between the two teams.
Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (Monday, 7:05 pm Eastern)
17/09/07 11:40 Filed in: MLB
Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (Monday, 7:05 pm Eastern)
Opening Line at SBG: Indians -130 , Total 10 Under (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Indians -115 , Total 10 Under (-115)
The biggest series of the season for the Detroit Tigers begins tonight as they open a three game set at Cleveland. The Indians have a 4.5 game lead on the Tigers in the Central Division. Paul Byrd looks to become Cleveland's third 16-game winner this season. He is matched up against Detroit’s Kenny Rogers in the final regular season series between the two teams. Early betting has the public taking the favored Indians at Home.
The Indians lead the season series against Detroit 9-6 but they are only 3-3 at home against the Tigers. The magic number for Cleveland to clinch the division is 9. The task is very tough for Detroit considering Cleveland’s schedule. The Indians finish with three at home against Oakland, four at Seattle and three at Kansas City. The good news for Detroit is that they are playing well. They won their fifth in a row by beating Minnesota 6-4 on Sunday. The Tigers are just 2.5 games in back of the Yankees for the Wild Card. The Tigers finish the season against Minnesota, Kansas City and the White Sox. The Indians had a chance to sweep the Royals over the weekend but let the last game get away. "Our only focus is on [Monday]," Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said. "We have to look forward." The Indians definitely don’t want to fall flat in this series. The Tigers have shown they are capable of running off a big winning streak. A 4.5 game lead is good for the Indians but this series is critically important. A sweep by the Tigers would make everyone in Cleveland very nervous.
Paul Byrd starts for Cleveland tonight. He is 15-6 with a 4.34 ERA on the season. He defeated the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday allowing three runs and six hits in 6 1-3 innings. Byrd is 2-0 in three starts against the Tigers this year but his ERA is 5.30. "After last year I wasn't excited about the way I helped this team," said Byrd, "I felt like I had a lot more to offer. The season's not over but this year so far I've thrown the ball a lot better than last year."
Kenny Rogers is 3-2 with a 4.50 ERA for Detroit. He has not gotten a decision in his last two starts. Against Toronto last Monday, he gave up two runs and nine hits in 6 1-3 innings. Rogers is 6-8 with a 6.51 ERA in 18 career starts at Cleveland.
Here are the betting statistics for tonight’s game. The Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games. The Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Tigers are 4-0 in Rogers' last 4 starts as an underdog. The Tigers are 18-4 in Rogers' last 22 starts vs. the American League Central. The Tigers are 5-2 in Rogers' last 7 starts vs. the Indians.
The Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. The Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 home games. The Indians are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. the American League Central. The Indians are 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 starts. The Indians are 16-5 in Byrd's last 21 starts vs. the American League Central. The Indians are 4-1 in Byrd's last 5 starts vs. the Tigers.
The Under is 6-1 in the Tigers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 13-3 in the Tigers last 16 vs. the American League Central.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the Tigers last 6 games as an underdog. The Over is 5-1 in Rogers' last 6 starts vs. the American League Central. The Over is 4-1-1 in Rogers' last 6 starts overall.
The Under is 4-1 in the Indians last 5 games as a home favorite. The Over is 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 home starts. The Over is 5-2 in Byrd's last 7 starts vs. the American League Central. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Indians -130 , Total 10 Under (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Indians -115 , Total 10 Under (-115)
The biggest series of the season for the Detroit Tigers begins tonight as they open a three game set at Cleveland. The Indians have a 4.5 game lead on the Tigers in the Central Division. Paul Byrd looks to become Cleveland's third 16-game winner this season. He is matched up against Detroit’s Kenny Rogers in the final regular season series between the two teams. Early betting has the public taking the favored Indians at Home.
The Indians lead the season series against Detroit 9-6 but they are only 3-3 at home against the Tigers. The magic number for Cleveland to clinch the division is 9. The task is very tough for Detroit considering Cleveland’s schedule. The Indians finish with three at home against Oakland, four at Seattle and three at Kansas City. The good news for Detroit is that they are playing well. They won their fifth in a row by beating Minnesota 6-4 on Sunday. The Tigers are just 2.5 games in back of the Yankees for the Wild Card. The Tigers finish the season against Minnesota, Kansas City and the White Sox. The Indians had a chance to sweep the Royals over the weekend but let the last game get away. "Our only focus is on [Monday]," Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said. "We have to look forward." The Indians definitely don’t want to fall flat in this series. The Tigers have shown they are capable of running off a big winning streak. A 4.5 game lead is good for the Indians but this series is critically important. A sweep by the Tigers would make everyone in Cleveland very nervous.
Paul Byrd starts for Cleveland tonight. He is 15-6 with a 4.34 ERA on the season. He defeated the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday allowing three runs and six hits in 6 1-3 innings. Byrd is 2-0 in three starts against the Tigers this year but his ERA is 5.30. "After last year I wasn't excited about the way I helped this team," said Byrd, "I felt like I had a lot more to offer. The season's not over but this year so far I've thrown the ball a lot better than last year."
Kenny Rogers is 3-2 with a 4.50 ERA for Detroit. He has not gotten a decision in his last two starts. Against Toronto last Monday, he gave up two runs and nine hits in 6 1-3 innings. Rogers is 6-8 with a 6.51 ERA in 18 career starts at Cleveland.
Here are the betting statistics for tonight’s game. The Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games. The Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Tigers are 4-0 in Rogers' last 4 starts as an underdog. The Tigers are 18-4 in Rogers' last 22 starts vs. the American League Central. The Tigers are 5-2 in Rogers' last 7 starts vs. the Indians.
The Indians are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. The Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 home games. The Indians are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. the American League Central. The Indians are 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 starts. The Indians are 16-5 in Byrd's last 21 starts vs. the American League Central. The Indians are 4-1 in Byrd's last 5 starts vs. the Tigers.
The Under is 6-1 in the Tigers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 13-3 in the Tigers last 16 vs. the American League Central.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the Tigers last 6 games as an underdog. The Over is 5-1 in Rogers' last 6 starts vs. the American League Central. The Over is 4-1-1 in Rogers' last 6 starts overall.
The Under is 4-1 in the Indians last 5 games as a home favorite. The Over is 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 home starts. The Over is 5-2 in Byrd's last 7 starts vs. the American League Central. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles (Monday, 8:30 pm Eastern – ESPN)
17/09/07 11:38 Filed in: NFL
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles (Monday, 8:30 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Eagles -6.5 , Total 38.5
Current Line at SBG: Eagles -6.5 (-115) , Total 38.5
The Philadelphia Eagles will try and get their first win of the season as they host the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Donovan McNabb and the Eagles were a little bit rusty in their opener, a 16-13 loss at Green Bay. McNabb was 15-of-33 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. "I know that he had an opportunity to play more plays and see a little bit more pressure, and receive a little bit more pressure than he had in the preseason to have to try to make the throws," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "I think it was good for him to be in there and get that work. If there was any rust that he's able to knock it off now and move on." Early betting has the public taking the favored Eagles at Home.
Philadelphia lost at Green Bay last week because they made a number of mistakes including not fielding punts. They resigned returner Reno Mahe, who they didn’t keep in the off-season. He was brought back because J.R. Reed, who bobbled a punt that led to the Packers' winning field goal last week, was cut.
The Redskins come into the game off a win against Miami in the opener. Antwaan Randle El had five catches for a career-high 162 yards. The Redskins usually keep the ball on the ground and that may be the case again tonight. Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts usually get a lot of work. Last year Betts had 20 carriers and 83 yards and then had career highs of 33 carries and 171 yards later in the year against the Eagles. Philadelphia has won nine of the last 11 meetings with Washington.
Here are the betting statistics for tonight’s game. The Redskins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Monday games. The Redskins are 3-7-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Redskins are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September. The Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NFC East.
The Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Redskins are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
The Eagles are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NFC East. The Eagles are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Monday games. The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. The Favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings between the two teams and the home team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
The Under is 5-1-1 in the Redskins last 7 Monday games. The Under is 13-6-3 in Redskins last 22 vs. the NFC East. The Under is 4-1-1 in the Eagles last 6 home games. The Under is 16-5-3 in the Eagles last 24 games as a home favorite. The Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Eagles -6.5 , Total 38.5
Current Line at SBG: Eagles -6.5 (-115) , Total 38.5
The Philadelphia Eagles will try and get their first win of the season as they host the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Donovan McNabb and the Eagles were a little bit rusty in their opener, a 16-13 loss at Green Bay. McNabb was 15-of-33 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. "I know that he had an opportunity to play more plays and see a little bit more pressure, and receive a little bit more pressure than he had in the preseason to have to try to make the throws," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "I think it was good for him to be in there and get that work. If there was any rust that he's able to knock it off now and move on." Early betting has the public taking the favored Eagles at Home.
Philadelphia lost at Green Bay last week because they made a number of mistakes including not fielding punts. They resigned returner Reno Mahe, who they didn’t keep in the off-season. He was brought back because J.R. Reed, who bobbled a punt that led to the Packers' winning field goal last week, was cut.
The Redskins come into the game off a win against Miami in the opener. Antwaan Randle El had five catches for a career-high 162 yards. The Redskins usually keep the ball on the ground and that may be the case again tonight. Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts usually get a lot of work. Last year Betts had 20 carriers and 83 yards and then had career highs of 33 carries and 171 yards later in the year against the Eagles. Philadelphia has won nine of the last 11 meetings with Washington.
Here are the betting statistics for tonight’s game. The Redskins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Monday games. The Redskins are 3-7-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Redskins are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September. The Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NFC East.
The Redskins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Redskins are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
The Eagles are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the NFC East. The Eagles are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Monday games. The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite. The Favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings between the two teams and the home team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
The Under is 5-1-1 in the Redskins last 7 Monday games. The Under is 13-6-3 in Redskins last 22 vs. the NFC East. The Under is 4-1-1 in the Eagles last 6 home games. The Under is 16-5-3 in the Eagles last 24 games as a home favorite. The Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.