World Series Game #2 Preview: Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (Thursday, 8:30 pm Eastern – FOX)
25/10/07 11:27
World Series Game #2 Preview: Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (Thursday, 8:30 pm Eastern – FOX)
Opening Line at SBG: Red Sox -180 , Total 10 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -200 , Total 10 Over (-115)
Game #2 of the World Series between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox takes place on Thursday night with a rookie pitcher taking on a seasoned veteran. Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez is just 23 years old but has proven that he can handle the pressure as he has a 1.59 ERA in just over 11 innings of work in the postseason. Boston goes with one of the best playoff pitchers in history in Curt Schilling. In 18 postseason starts, Schilling is 10-2 with an ERA of 2.25. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home. Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Red Sox -180 , Total 10 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -200 , Total 10 Over (-115)
Game #2 of the World Series between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox takes place on Thursday night with a rookie pitcher taking on a seasoned veteran. Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez is just 23 years old but has proven that he can handle the pressure as he has a 1.59 ERA in just over 11 innings of work in the postseason. Boston goes with one of the best playoff pitchers in history in Curt Schilling. In 18 postseason starts, Schilling is 10-2 with an ERA of 2.25. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home. Read More...
World Series Game 1: Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (Wednesday, 8:30 pm Eastern – FOX)
24/10/07 10:04
World Series Game 1: Colorado Rockies at Boston Red Sox (Wednesday, 8:30 pm Eastern – FOX)
Opening Line at SBG: Red Sox -210 , Total 8.5 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -220 , Total 8.5 Over (-120)
The World Series begins on Wednesday night with the surprising Colorado Rockies taking on the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are heavy favorites to win the World Series despite the fact that Colorado has won 21 of their last 22 games. "It's being billed as a David and Goliath situation. But that's OK," Colorado reliever Matt Herges said. "We're as confident as anybody, we're as hot as anybody. We think we're as good as anybody." Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Red Sox -210 , Total 8.5 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -220 , Total 8.5 Over (-120)
The World Series begins on Wednesday night with the surprising Colorado Rockies taking on the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are heavy favorites to win the World Series despite the fact that Colorado has won 21 of their last 22 games. "It's being billed as a David and Goliath situation. But that's OK," Colorado reliever Matt Herges said. "We're as confident as anybody, we're as hot as anybody. We think we're as good as anybody." Read More...
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (Series tied 1-1) (Monday, 7:05 pm Eastern – FOX)
15/10/07 11:20
Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (Series tied 1-1) (Monday, 7:05 pm Eastern – FOX)
Opening Line: Red Sox at SBG -120 , Total 10 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -119 , Total 10 Under (-120)
The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians are even at a game apiece in their best of 7 ALCS as the series moves to Cleveland. The Red Sox go with Daisuke Matsuzaka while the Indians counter with Jake Westbrook. Early betting has the public taking the favored Red Sox on the Road. Read More...
Opening Line: Red Sox at SBG -120 , Total 10 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -119 , Total 10 Under (-120)
The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians are even at a game apiece in their best of 7 ALCS as the series moves to Cleveland. The Red Sox go with Daisuke Matsuzaka while the Indians counter with Jake Westbrook. Early betting has the public taking the favored Red Sox on the Road. Read More...
Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees (Indians lead series 2-1) (Monday, 7:30 pm Eastern – TBS)
08/10/07 11:57
Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees (Indians lead series 2-1) (Monday, 7:30 pm Eastern – TBS)
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -200 , Total 10 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -220 , Total 10 Under (-115)
The New York Yankees will try and even their best of five series against the Cleveland Indians tonight. The Yankees lost the first two games of the series but bounced back with an 8-4 win last night. New York is playing for the job of manager Joe Torre who owner George Steinbrenner said will be fired if the Yankees lose this series. "We know what we have to do. We know who's the boss around here, and we know how much we love Joe Torre,” said center fielder Johnny Damon, "We all love Joe Torre, and we would love for him to win another championship. I think Joe Torre is a guy who commands a lot of respect. He's meant so much to the Yankee organization. And, you know, we get to play for him at least another day and, hopefully, longer.” Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees at Home. Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -200 , Total 10 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -220 , Total 10 Under (-115)
The New York Yankees will try and even their best of five series against the Cleveland Indians tonight. The Yankees lost the first two games of the series but bounced back with an 8-4 win last night. New York is playing for the job of manager Joe Torre who owner George Steinbrenner said will be fired if the Yankees lose this series. "We know what we have to do. We know who's the boss around here, and we know how much we love Joe Torre,” said center fielder Johnny Damon, "We all love Joe Torre, and we would love for him to win another championship. I think Joe Torre is a guy who commands a lot of respect. He's meant so much to the Yankee organization. And, you know, we get to play for him at least another day and, hopefully, longer.” Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees at Home. Read More...
New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians (Thursday, 6:30 pm Eastern – TBS)
04/10/07 13:51
New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians (Thursday, 6:30 pm Eastern – TBS)
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -118, Total 8.5 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -122, Total 8.5 Over (-125)
Chien-Ming Wang faces C.C. Sabathia in the opener of the AL Division series between the Yankees and Indians. This is the second straight year that Wang starts the opener for New York in the playoffs. "He doesn't seem to get fazed by too much," Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said. "You can never tell by his expression." Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road. Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -118, Total 8.5 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -122, Total 8.5 Over (-125)
Chien-Ming Wang faces C.C. Sabathia in the opener of the AL Division series between the Yankees and Indians. This is the second straight year that Wang starts the opener for New York in the playoffs. "He doesn't seem to get fazed by too much," Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said. "You can never tell by his expression." Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road. Read More...
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies (Monday, 7:35 pm Eastern – TBS)
01/10/07 13:22
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies (Monday, 7:35 pm Eastern – TBS)
Opening Line at SBG: Padres -140 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Padres -135 , Total 9 Under (-115)
The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies play a one game playoff tonight to decide which team wins the National League Wild Card. The Padres collapsed down the stretch while the Rockies sizzled and now the Rockies have a chance to make the playoffs. They will have to beat Jake Peavy to do it. Early betting has the public taking Rockies on the Road. Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Padres -140 , Total 9 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Padres -135 , Total 9 Under (-115)
The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies play a one game playoff tonight to decide which team wins the National League Wild Card. The Padres collapsed down the stretch while the Rockies sizzled and now the Rockies have a chance to make the playoffs. They will have to beat Jake Peavy to do it. Early betting has the public taking Rockies on the Road. Read More...
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies (Wednesday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
26/09/07 10:36
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies (Wednesday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Braves -120, Total 10 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Braves -128, Total 10 Under (-115)
The Philadelphia Phillies will continue their push to make the National League playoffs as they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Phillies are battling the Mets for the division lead in the National League East and the Padres for the Wild Card lead. Philadelphia goes with Kyle Lohse on Wednesday while Atlanta counters with 16-game winner Tim Hudson. Early betting has the public taking the favored Braves on the Road.
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Opening Line at SBG: Braves -120, Total 10 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Braves -128, Total 10 Under (-115)
The Philadelphia Phillies will continue their push to make the National League playoffs as they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Phillies are battling the Mets for the division lead in the National League East and the Padres for the Wild Card lead. Philadelphia goes with Kyle Lohse on Wednesday while Atlanta counters with 16-game winner Tim Hudson. Early betting has the public taking the favored Braves on the Road.
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Washington Nationals at New York Mets (Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern)
26/09/07 10:36
Washington Nationals at New York Mets (Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern)
Opening Line at SBG: Mets -180, Total 10 Over (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Mets -210, Total 10 Over (-120)
The New York Mets will try and hold onto the National League East lead as they host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Mets have virtually collapsed in the last few weeks and have many of their fans worried. They turn to rookie Philip Humber on Wednesday while the Nationals go with Mike Bascik. Early betting has the public taking the favored Mets at Home.
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Opening Line at SBG: Mets -180, Total 10 Over (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Mets -210, Total 10 Over (-120)
The New York Mets will try and hold onto the National League East lead as they host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Mets have virtually collapsed in the last few weeks and have many of their fans worried. They turn to rookie Philip Humber on Wednesday while the Nationals go with Mike Bascik. Early betting has the public taking the favored Mets at Home.
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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Tuesday, 7:10 pm Eastern)
25/09/07 15:25
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Tuesday, 7:10 pm Eastern)
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -225 , Total 10.5 Under (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -210 , Total 10.5 Under (-120)
The New York Yankees will try and put the finishing touches on the Wild Card race in the American League and also gain ground on the Red Sox in the AL East race on Tuesday. New York has all but clinched the Wild Card and still has hopes of catching Boston in the East as they are two games back. Roger Clemens is expected to get the start on Tuesday for Boston against Tampa Bay. The Yankees are looking to get Clemens one more start before the playoffs and it is expected to come on Tuesday. "Roger is totally different," said Andy Pettitte. "We just need to make sure he's as healthy as he can be going into the playoffs. The good thing is that I don't feel like we're in desperate need, where we need to rush him out there." Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road. Read More...
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -225 , Total 10.5 Under (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -210 , Total 10.5 Under (-120)
The New York Yankees will try and put the finishing touches on the Wild Card race in the American League and also gain ground on the Red Sox in the AL East race on Tuesday. New York has all but clinched the Wild Card and still has hopes of catching Boston in the East as they are two games back. Roger Clemens is expected to get the start on Tuesday for Boston against Tampa Bay. The Yankees are looking to get Clemens one more start before the playoffs and it is expected to come on Tuesday. "Roger is totally different," said Andy Pettitte. "We just need to make sure he's as healthy as he can be going into the playoffs. The good thing is that I don't feel like we're in desperate need, where we need to rush him out there." Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road. Read More...
Oakland Athletics (75-82) at Boston Red Sox (92-64) (Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern)
25/09/07 15:25
Oakland Athletics (75-82) at Boston Red Sox (92-64) (Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern)
Opening Line at SBG: Red Sox -240 , Total 10 Flat
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -235 , Total 10 Flat
The Boston Red Sox are in the playoffs but they are still trying to clinch the American League East. They open up a two game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The Red Sox have a two game lead over the Yankees in the division and have a favorable schedule. After this two game set, the Red Sox close out at home versus Minnesota. Early betting has the public taking the favored Red Sox at Home. Read More...
Current Line at SBG: Red Sox -235 , Total 10 Flat
The Boston Red Sox are in the playoffs but they are still trying to clinch the American League East. They open up a two game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The Red Sox have a two game lead over the Yankees in the division and have a favorable schedule. After this two game set, the Red Sox close out at home versus Minnesota. Early betting has the public taking the favored Red Sox at Home. Read More...
Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves (Friday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
21/09/07 13:31
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.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs (Wednesday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
19/09/07 13:50
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
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
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.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox; Opening Line: Yankees -120, Total 10 Over (-115)
14/09/07 12:40
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (Friday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN)
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -120, Total 10 Over (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -122, Total 10 Flat
The best rivalry in sports gets underway again this weekend as the Yankees and Red Sox begin their final series of the regular season. The way the year has gone the two teams may meet again in the playoffs. The Yankees still believe they have a chance to catch the Red Sox in the American League East but this weekend’s series will decide if that is still the case but the Yankees are still leading the Wild Card race. New York sends Andy Pettitte in the opener on Friday while Boston goes with Daisuke Matsuzaka. Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road.
Dice K has not pitched well of late for Boston. He is 1-4 with a 9.57 ERA in his past four starts but the Red Sox are still confident when he pitches. "We're very excited to watch him pitch," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "He's had a rough go of it, at times. There's a reason to get excited when all your guys pitch, and it's Daisuke's turn."
The Red Sox are trying to win their first American League East title since 1995 and break the Yankees’ run of nine straight titles. Depending upon what happened on Thursday night with the Yankees game in Toronto the Red Sox will lead by either 4.5 or 5.5 games. "All we have to do is play and try to win games and not worry about the situation that happened [last year]," said David Ortiz, "Right now, we're focused on winning as many games as we can against those guys."
The Red Sox have dropped seven of their last nine against the Yankees and are 7-8 in the season series. "I think that's a different scenario now," Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said. "You're coming into Fenway Park and playing on our turf and the last series of the season, and that's a big difference instead of us going there. Hopefully, we can get our home fans behind us and play with a little intensity in our home park."
The matchups in the series are great. Pettitte and Dice K go on Friday with Josh Beckett going against Chien-Ming Wang on Saturday and Curt Schilling and Roger Clemens set for Sunday. It all begins on Friday with Dice K who is 2-1 against New York this season but has an ERA of 6.98 against them. Dice K gave up six hits and eight runs in 2 2/3 innings in his last start against Baltimore. Pettitte was great again in his last start as he allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings against Kansas City. Pettitte is 9-2 in 12 second-half starts and has allowed three earned runs or fewer 11 times. Pettitte is 2-1 with a 4.75 ERA in six games, five starts, against the Red Sox this season.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Thursday’s action. The Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 road games. The Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. The Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 4-10 in their last 14 games as a road underdog. The Yankees are 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 road starts. The Yankees are 38-16 in Pettitte's last 54 starts vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 3-8 in Pettitte's last 11 starts as an underdog. The Yankees are 15-6 in Pettitte's last 21 starts vs. the Red Sox. The Yankees are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Boston between the two teams.
The Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. the American League East. The Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 8-3 in Matsuzaka's last 11 home starts. The Red Sox are 1-5 in Matsuzaka's last 6 starts overall. The Red Sox are 1-6 in Matsuzaka's last 7 starts vs. the American League East.
The Over is 21-6-3 in the Yankees last 30 games as an underdog. The Under is 6-2 in the Yankees last 8 vs. the American League East. The Under is 9-3 in the Yankees last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 starts as a road underdog. The Under is 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 7-2 in Pettitte's last 9 starts overall. The Under is 9-4 in Pettitte's last 13 road starts. The Over is 5-1 in Pettitte's last 6 starts vs. the Red Sox.
The Under is 5-0 in the Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 7-3 in the Red Sox last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in Matsuzaka's last 5 starts as a favorite. The Under is 7-2 in Matsuzaka's last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Over is 26-8 in the last 34 meetings in Boston between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Yankees -120, Total 10 Over (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Yankees -122, Total 10 Flat
The best rivalry in sports gets underway again this weekend as the Yankees and Red Sox begin their final series of the regular season. The way the year has gone the two teams may meet again in the playoffs. The Yankees still believe they have a chance to catch the Red Sox in the American League East but this weekend’s series will decide if that is still the case but the Yankees are still leading the Wild Card race. New York sends Andy Pettitte in the opener on Friday while Boston goes with Daisuke Matsuzaka. Early betting has the public taking the favored Yankees on the Road.
Dice K has not pitched well of late for Boston. He is 1-4 with a 9.57 ERA in his past four starts but the Red Sox are still confident when he pitches. "We're very excited to watch him pitch," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "He's had a rough go of it, at times. There's a reason to get excited when all your guys pitch, and it's Daisuke's turn."
The Red Sox are trying to win their first American League East title since 1995 and break the Yankees’ run of nine straight titles. Depending upon what happened on Thursday night with the Yankees game in Toronto the Red Sox will lead by either 4.5 or 5.5 games. "All we have to do is play and try to win games and not worry about the situation that happened [last year]," said David Ortiz, "Right now, we're focused on winning as many games as we can against those guys."
The Red Sox have dropped seven of their last nine against the Yankees and are 7-8 in the season series. "I think that's a different scenario now," Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said. "You're coming into Fenway Park and playing on our turf and the last series of the season, and that's a big difference instead of us going there. Hopefully, we can get our home fans behind us and play with a little intensity in our home park."
The matchups in the series are great. Pettitte and Dice K go on Friday with Josh Beckett going against Chien-Ming Wang on Saturday and Curt Schilling and Roger Clemens set for Sunday. It all begins on Friday with Dice K who is 2-1 against New York this season but has an ERA of 6.98 against them. Dice K gave up six hits and eight runs in 2 2/3 innings in his last start against Baltimore. Pettitte was great again in his last start as he allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings against Kansas City. Pettitte is 9-2 in 12 second-half starts and has allowed three earned runs or fewer 11 times. Pettitte is 2-1 with a 4.75 ERA in six games, five starts, against the Red Sox this season.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Thursday’s action. The Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 road games. The Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. The Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 4-10 in their last 14 games as a road underdog. The Yankees are 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 road starts. The Yankees are 38-16 in Pettitte's last 54 starts vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 3-8 in Pettitte's last 11 starts as an underdog. The Yankees are 15-6 in Pettitte's last 21 starts vs. the Red Sox. The Yankees are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Boston between the two teams.
The Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. the American League East. The Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 8-3 in Matsuzaka's last 11 home starts. The Red Sox are 1-5 in Matsuzaka's last 6 starts overall. The Red Sox are 1-6 in Matsuzaka's last 7 starts vs. the American League East.
The Over is 21-6-3 in the Yankees last 30 games as an underdog. The Under is 6-2 in the Yankees last 8 vs. the American League East. The Under is 9-3 in the Yankees last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 starts as a road underdog. The Under is 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 7-2 in Pettitte's last 9 starts overall. The Under is 9-4 in Pettitte's last 13 road starts. The Over is 5-1 in Pettitte's last 6 starts vs. the Red Sox.
The Under is 5-0 in the Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 7-3 in the Red Sox last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in Matsuzaka's last 5 starts as a favorite. The Under is 7-2 in Matsuzaka's last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Over is 26-8 in the last 34 meetings in Boston between the two teams.
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers; Opening Line: Padres -150, Total 7 Over (-120)
11/09/07 15:43
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (Tuesday, 10:10 pm EST)
Opening Line at SBG: Padres -150, Total 7 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Padres -150, Total 7 Over (-120)
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres open up a key series in the National League West on Tuesday with both teams fighting for the playoffs. San Diego goes with Major League Baseball ERA leader Jake Peavy while the Dodgers counter with Esteban Loiaza. Early betting has the public taking the favored Padres on the Road.
Peavy is 16-6 and has an ERA of 2.43 on the season. He is 8-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 17 career starts versus the Dodgers. San Diego is trailing Arizona in the National League West but leads the Wild Card race. The Dodgers are 2 1/2 games behind the Padres. This is the last series of the year between the two teams. Peavy is coming off his worst start of the season. He started on three days rest against Arizona and was shelled, giving up a career high-tying eight earned runs in just four innings of San Diego's 9-6 loss.
The Dodgers go with Loaiza who is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA and has made quality starts for the Dodgers in each of his outings. "He didn't make very many mistakes in the middle of the plate," Dodgers catcher Russell Martin said. "I thought he did a great job, stayed aggressive throughout the whole game, and when we got the lead he was being even more aggressive and using his defense." Loaiza is 1-3 with a 4.41 ERA in 11 career games, including eight starts, against the Padres.
The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the National League West. The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. The Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a favorite. The Padres are 5-1 in Peavy's last 6 starts as a road favorite. The Padres are 10-2 in Peavy's last 12 starts vs. the National League West. The Padres are 4-0 in Peavy's last 4 starts vs. the Dodgers. The Padres are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.
The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. the National League West. The Dodgers are 5-14 in their last 19 games as an underdog. The Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
The Over is 5-1 in the Padres last 6 games as a road favorite. The Over is 8-2 in the Padres last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 12-3 in the Padres last 15 road games. The Over is 7-3 in the Padres last 10 vs. National League West. The Over is 7-3 in the Padres last 10 overall. The Over is 7-3 in Peavy's last 10 starts overall. The Over is 4-1 in Peavy's last 5 road starts vs. the Dodgers.
The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Over is 12-3-2 in the Dodgers last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Dodgers last 9 home games. The Under is 13-6-1 in the Dodgers last 20 games as an underdog. The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.
Opening Line at SBG: Padres -150, Total 7 Over (-120)
Current Line at SBG: Padres -150, Total 7 Over (-120)
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres open up a key series in the National League West on Tuesday with both teams fighting for the playoffs. San Diego goes with Major League Baseball ERA leader Jake Peavy while the Dodgers counter with Esteban Loiaza. Early betting has the public taking the favored Padres on the Road.
Peavy is 16-6 and has an ERA of 2.43 on the season. He is 8-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 17 career starts versus the Dodgers. San Diego is trailing Arizona in the National League West but leads the Wild Card race. The Dodgers are 2 1/2 games behind the Padres. This is the last series of the year between the two teams. Peavy is coming off his worst start of the season. He started on three days rest against Arizona and was shelled, giving up a career high-tying eight earned runs in just four innings of San Diego's 9-6 loss.
The Dodgers go with Loaiza who is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA and has made quality starts for the Dodgers in each of his outings. "He didn't make very many mistakes in the middle of the plate," Dodgers catcher Russell Martin said. "I thought he did a great job, stayed aggressive throughout the whole game, and when we got the lead he was being even more aggressive and using his defense." Loaiza is 1-3 with a 4.41 ERA in 11 career games, including eight starts, against the Padres.
The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the National League West. The Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. The Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a favorite. The Padres are 5-1 in Peavy's last 6 starts as a road favorite. The Padres are 10-2 in Peavy's last 12 starts vs. the National League West. The Padres are 4-0 in Peavy's last 4 starts vs. the Dodgers. The Padres are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.
The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. the National League West. The Dodgers are 5-14 in their last 19 games as an underdog. The Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
The Over is 5-1 in the Padres last 6 games as a road favorite. The Over is 8-2 in the Padres last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 12-3 in the Padres last 15 road games. The Over is 7-3 in the Padres last 10 vs. National League West. The Over is 7-3 in the Padres last 10 overall. The Over is 7-3 in Peavy's last 10 starts overall. The Over is 4-1 in Peavy's last 5 road starts vs. the Dodgers.
The Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Over is 12-3-2 in the Dodgers last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Dodgers last 9 home games. The Under is 13-6-1 in the Dodgers last 20 games as an underdog. The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.
Atlanta Braves at New York Mets; Opening Line: Mets -160, Total 9.5 Under (-115)
11/09/07 15:40
Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (Tuesday, 7:10 pm EST)
Opening Line at SBG: Mets -160, Total 9.5 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Mets -160, Total 9.5 Under (-115)
The Atlanta Braves will try and stay on life support in the National League playoff picture as they continue their series in New York against the Mets. Buddy Carlyle gets the start for Atlanta while New York counters with Orlando Hernandez. Early betting has the public taking the favored Mets at home.
Carlyle has not pitched that well for the Braves this season. He is 8-6 but his ERA is 5.21. He didn’t even make it out of the second inning in his last start giving up three runs on four hits and three walks. He did beat the Mets earlier this year holding them to three runs on six hits in five innings.
The Mets go with El Duque on Tuesday. He has had the last 10 days off with a ligament strain in his right foot. He is 9-4 with an ERA of 3.32 on the year. He has pitched twice against the Braves this season and has not gotten a decision but his ERA is 2.77.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Monday’s action. The Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. The Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-4 in Carlyle's last 5 starts. The Braves are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
The Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 overall. The Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Mets are 4-0 in Hernandez's last 4 starts as a home favorite. The Mets are 4-1 in Hernandez's last 5 starts vs. the National League East.
The Under is 4-1 in the Braves last 5 games as an underdog. The Under is 6-2 in the Braves last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-2 in Carlyle's last 7 starts overall.
The Under is 5-1 in the Mets last 6 vs. the National League East. The Under is 5-1 in the Mets last 6 games as a home favorite. The Under is 11-4-1 in the Mets last 16 overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Mets last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 16-1 in Hernandez's last 17 home starts. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams but the Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Betpool's Pick: Mets
Opening Line at SBG: Mets -160, Total 9.5 Under (-115)
Current Line at SBG: Mets -160, Total 9.5 Under (-115)
The Atlanta Braves will try and stay on life support in the National League playoff picture as they continue their series in New York against the Mets. Buddy Carlyle gets the start for Atlanta while New York counters with Orlando Hernandez. Early betting has the public taking the favored Mets at home.
Carlyle has not pitched that well for the Braves this season. He is 8-6 but his ERA is 5.21. He didn’t even make it out of the second inning in his last start giving up three runs on four hits and three walks. He did beat the Mets earlier this year holding them to three runs on six hits in five innings.
The Mets go with El Duque on Tuesday. He has had the last 10 days off with a ligament strain in his right foot. He is 9-4 with an ERA of 3.32 on the year. He has pitched twice against the Braves this season and has not gotten a decision but his ERA is 2.77.
Here were the betting statistics heading into Monday’s action. The Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. The Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Braves are 1-4 in Carlyle's last 5 starts. The Braves are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
The Mets are 8-1 in their last 9 overall. The Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Mets are 4-0 in Hernandez's last 4 starts as a home favorite. The Mets are 4-1 in Hernandez's last 5 starts vs. the National League East.
The Under is 4-1 in the Braves last 5 games as an underdog. The Under is 6-2 in the Braves last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-2 in Carlyle's last 7 starts overall.
The Under is 5-1 in the Mets last 6 vs. the National League East. The Under is 5-1 in the Mets last 6 games as a home favorite. The Under is 11-4-1 in the Mets last 16 overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Mets last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 16-1 in Hernandez's last 17 home starts. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams but the Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Betpool's Pick: Mets