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September 17th, 2008

Kansas State at Louisville
Wednesday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Kansas State   -  3.5  ,  Total  56

 

Mid-week college football is back as Kansas State visits Louisville on Wednesday in a game to be televised on ESPN 2.   This is the first mid-week game for Kansas State since 1994. This will be the second-ever meeting between these two schools and the first since 2006 when the Cardinals won at Kansas State 23-6.  The Wildcats come into the game at 2-0 while the Cardinals are 1-1. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Kansas State   at Home.

 

Kansas State will look to quarterback Josh Freeman on Wednesday.  He is one of the nation’s most efficient quarterbacks, ranking 5th in the nation.  Kansas State is #2 in the nation in scoring offense at 57 points per game.  The Wildcats are averaging 305 yards through the air in first two games and Freeman already has five touchdown passes this season. Brandon

Banks and Aubrey Quarles have combined to catch 17 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing just 8 points per game and just 198 yards of total offense.

SBG Global Current Line: Kansas State   -  4  ,  Total  56

 

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. The Wildcats are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 games in September. The Wildcats are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games. The Wildcats are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 non-conference games. The Wildcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. The Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

 

The Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. The Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

 

The Over is 9-3 in the Wildcats last 12 games on grass. The Over is 12-4 in the Wildcats last 16 games overall. The Over is 22-8 in the Wildcats last 30 road games. The Over is 4-0 in the Cardinals last 4 games following a bye week. The Under is 18-7 in the Cardinals last 25 games in September.

Pick: Kansas State -4 3units

September 15th, 2008

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
Monday, 8:30 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Cowboys  -  6.5   ,  Total  47

 

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys resume their rivalry on Monday night and if the results from Week 1 are any indication, the game could be a great one.   The Cowboys routed the Cleveland Browns last week while the Eagles routed the St. Louis Rams.  “There’s a reason why they won 13 games last year. So we know that it’s going to be a battle,” Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb said, “Every time we play it goes to the wire somehow, so we have to prepare ourselves to go out and give up a good fight.” The Eagles have won two straight against the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Eagles on the Road.

 

Philadelphia has been able to hold quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Terrell Owens in check the last two times the teams have played at Dallas. Owens has just four catches for 60 yards in those games. The Dallas defense has also done a good job in recent meetings against the Eagles. Brian Westbrook has rushed for 100 yards only once in 12 career games against the Cowboys.  The Dallas defense could be even better than they were in Week 1 as Pro Bowl cornerback Terence Newman is expected to return after sitting out last week with a groin injury. “It’s one game,” Dallas safety Ken Hamlin said. “We showed we can do things, we executed pretty well, but we have to improve.”

 

Here are the NFL betting stats for Monday’s game. The Eagles are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. the NFC East. The Eagles are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Dallas. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams and the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

 

The Cowboys are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September. The Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2. The Cowboys are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games on grass. The Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games. The Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. the NFC East.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Cowboys  -  7   ,  Total  46.5

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Eagles last 4 games on grass. The Under is 4-1 in the Eagles last 5 games in September. The Under is 4-1 in the Eagles last 5 games overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Eagles last 5 road games. The Under is 6-2 in the Eagles last 8 vs. the NFC East. The Under is 13-5-2 in the Eagles last 20 Monday games.

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Cowboys last 4 games on grass. The Under is 5-0 in the Cowboys last 5 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in the Cowboys last 4 vs. the NFC. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Cowboys last 9 Monday games.

Pick: Eagles 3units

September 8th, 2008

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders
Monday, 10:15 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Broncos  -  1   ,  Total  41.5

 

The Oakland Raiders host the Denver Broncos in the late game on ESPN’s opening Monday Night Football doubleheader as rookie Darren McFadden makes his NFL regular season debut.  The Raiders’ running back is expected to make an immediate impact this season. He will be facing a Denver defense that was terrible against the run last season, allowing 145.9 yards per game.  In the two teams final meeting last season Raiders’ running back

Justin Fargas had 146 yards. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Broncos on the Road.

 

Both teams will be looking for improved play out of their quarterbacks this season.  Denver’s Jay Cutler was up and down last season, throwing for 20 touchdowns but also throwing 14 interceptions.  He was diagnosed with Diabetes in the off-season and is now receiving insulin that should help his overall energy level.  Cutler will be missing his favorite receiver in Monday’s game as Brandon Marshall is out due to a one-game suspension.

 

The Raiders are also hoping for better quarterback play this season.  JaMarcus Russell is the full-time starter this season and he will look to put up solid numbers this season. “You can never be Superman when you have other teammates,” Russell said. “So just go out there and do the basics and do what you do each and every day.” The Raiders signed former Bronco wide receivers Javon Walker and Ashley Lelie in the off-season to give Russell some deep threats.

SBG Global Current Line: Broncos  -  3   ,  Total  41

 

Here are the NFL betting stats for Monday’s game.  Denver head coach Mike Shanahan is 20-6 against the Raiders.  The Broncos are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games on grass. The Broncos are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games overall. The Broncos are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 vs. the AFC. The Broncos are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. the AFC West. The Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in September.

 

The Raiders are 26-54-1 ATS in their last 81 games overall. The Raiders are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in September. The Raiders are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 home games. The Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Monday games. The Raiders are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between the two teams. The Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

 

The Over is 6-1 in the Broncos last 7 vs. the AFC West. The Under is 5-1 in the Broncos last 6 Monday games. The Over is 9-2 in the Broncos last 11 vs. the AFC. The Over is 19-7-1 in the Broncos last 27 games overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Broncos last 7 road games.

 

The Under is 6-1 in the Raiders last 7 Monday games. The Over is 6-1 in the Raiders last 7 games overall. The Under is 13-5 in the Raiders last 18 vs. the AFC West. The Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings between the two teams.

 

Picks Record To Date: 1-1 -1.20 units

Pick: Raiders 3units

September 8th, 2008

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Sunday, 7:00 pm Eastern – ESPN


SBG Global Opening Line: Packers  -  3   ,  Total  39

 

The Green Bay Packers will look decidedly different as they open up the 2008 regular season on Monday as long-time quarterback Brett Favre is gone and understudy Aaron Rodgers has the job.  Rodgers will get a real test of what it should be like as he opens up at home against NFC North rival Minnesota. It has been Favre at quarterback since 1992 so things will definitely be different on Monday. “It’s been a difficult time the last few months as far as the attention I’ve gotten, but I think I’m ready for it.” Rodgers said, “I know it’s going to be amped up once the season starts, I’m going to be scrutinized, but that’s the job of being an NFL quarterback.” SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Packers at Home.

 

Rodgers has a lot of weapons at his disposal.  Receivers Donald Driver and Greg Jennings had more than 900 yards last season and running back Ryan Grant finished the season spectacularly.  Green Bay also had a defense that was superb, allowing only 18.2 points per game last season, second in the NFC. “I think we’re going to be tough to run on, tough to pass on,” defensive tackle Ryan Pickett said. “I think we’ll be a top defense in the NFL.”

 

Minnesota also has a tough defense.  They were the best in the NFL last season against the run but struggled against the pass.  That may change this season since they signed pass rushing specialist Jared Allen.  The question for Minnesota is on offense where quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has yet to play well in the regular season.  The good news is that the Vikings have one of the best players in the NFL in running back Adrian Peterson who had 1,341 yards rushing while scoring 13 touchdowns last season.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Packers  -  2.5   ,  Total  38

 

Here are the NFL betting stats for Monday’s game.  The Vikings have lost the last four meeting against Green Bay. The Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 1. The Vikings are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September. The Vikings are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 vs. NFC North. The Vikings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Green Bay. The Underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings between the two teams and the road team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

 

The Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Packers are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall. The Packers are 14-5-2 ATS in their last 21 vs. the NFC. The Packers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. the NFC North. The Packers are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 Monday games.

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Vikings last 4 Monday games. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Vikings last 7 games in September. The Under is 6-2-1 in the Vikings last 9 road games.

 

The Over is 5-0 in the Packers last 5 home games. The Under is 4-0 in the Packers last 4 games in Week 1. The Over is 8-0 in the Packers last 8 vs. the NFC. The Over is 5-1 in the Packers last 6 vs. the NFC North. The Over is 14-3 in the Packers last 17 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Green Bay.

 

Picks Record To Date: 1-1 -1.20 units

Pick: Vikes 2units

August 29th, 2008

NFL Preseason Betting Preview
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals
Friday, 10:00 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Cardinals  -  3  ,  Total  38

 

Normally the final game of the preseason is virtually meaningless but that may not be the case in Arizona on Friday night as the Cardinals host the Denver Broncos.  It was thought that Kurt Warner had won the starting quarterback job for Arizona but head coach Ken Whisenhunt was unhappy news was released by the media and supposedly Matt Leinart is still in the running.  It may not matter though if Leinart plays as bad as he did a week ago when he was 4-12 for just 24 yards against the Raiders, throwing three interceptions. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Cardinals at Home.

 

Kurt Warner will start the game against Denver but Whisenhunt is still waiting to name the regular season starter.  “We all want to know,” Warner said, “For Matt and myself, it’d be nice knowing what the situation would be and be able to move forward with it. The way I look at it more than anything, the sooner it can happen, the sooner we can get past the (interviews and media coverage) that goes with it, and you can prepare for the game.”  Warner has not taken nearly as many snaps as Leinart in the preseason but has played far better.  “Hopefully we’ll get in enough snaps with the first (offensive) line that both can play,” Whisenhunt said. “I just wanted to make sure Kurt gets his timing with the ones for this game, much like we did in Kansas City.” Most of the starters for both teams are not expected to play a great deal on Friday so how much can be determined with backups playing alongside Warner and Leinart is up for debate.

SBG Global Current Line: Cardinals  -  3  ,  Total  38

 

Denver has looked good this preseason, especially quarterback Jay Cutler.

He is 30 for 43 for 352 yards, with three touchdowns, and no interceptions this preseason.  He probably won’t play long on Friday which means backups Patrick Ramsey and Darrell Hackney will see the bulk of the action. Starting wide receiver Brandon Marshall may see some action though since he will miss the first part of the regular season due to suspension.

 

NFL betting stats show that Denver has a 12-5 edge in the all-time preseason series with Arizona, including a 21-3 home win last year in the preseason.  The Broncos have been great in preseason finales in recent seasons, winning eight of their last nine. Denver is 3-1 in its last four preseason games against the Cardinals including three straight.

 

Pick: Cards 2units

August 19th, 2008

MLB Betting Preview
Cincinnati Reds (55-70) at Chicago Cubs (76-48)
Tuesday, 8:05 pm Eastern

 

SBG Global Opening Line: Reds – 315 ,  Total TBA

 

The Chicago Cubs have the best home record in baseball at 45-17 and will be heavily favored to add to that mark on Tuesday night as they host the Cincinnati Reds with Rich Harden on the mound.  Harden has been excellent for the Cubs but is still looking for his first win at Wrigley Field.  Harden is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with the Cubs but hasn’t gotten a decision at home where he is 0-0 with a 2.81 ERA.  Harden won his only career start against the Red back in 2004.  Chicago is 5-4 against the Reds this season with four of those wins coming at home.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs at Home.

 

The Reds won on Sunday against St. Louis but it was only their fifth win in their last 22 games.
“I want to see a team that competes,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said, “I don’t care who you’re playing or how many people are in the stands. I’m just glad that our young players are playing hard.”  The Reds go with Johnny Cueto on Tuesday.  He is 8-11 with a 4.90 ERA.  He pitched well in his last start against Pittsburgh as he allowed one run and four hits in five innings.  Against Chicago last month he gave up five runs and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 road games. The Reds are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. the National League Central. The Reds are 3-12 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Reds – 310  ,  Total  TBA

 

The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Reds last 4 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Reds last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

 

The Over is 7-1 in the Cubs last 8 overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Cubs last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 home games. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago between the two teams.

 

Pick Over 2 units

August 19th, 2008

MLB Betting Preview
New York Yankees (66-58) at Toronto Blue Jays (64-60)
Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern

 

SBG Global Opening Line: Blue Jays   - 145 ,  Total  9 Over - 125

 

The New York Yankees will try and keep scoring runs as they open up a series in Toronto on Tuesday.  The Yankees had 17 hits in Sunday as they routed the Royals 15-6.  They may have a tougher time on Tuesday as they face A.J. Burnett and the Toronto Blue Jays.  Burnett has won five straight games and is part of a Toronto staff which has a 1.85 ERA in the last six games. Burnett is 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA in his last four starts versus the Yankees.  New York must face Burnett, rookie David Purcey and Roy Halladay in this series. “We all know how good their pitching staff is and how they’ve been playing us, so it’s going to be a challenge,” New York shortstop Derek Jeter said. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Blue Jays  at Home.


The Yankees go with Darrell Rasner on Tuesday.  He is 5-9 on the season with a 5.18 ERA.  He is 1-5 with a 6.80 ERA in his last nine games but he has won both of his career starts against Toronto.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Yankees are 4-9 in Rasner’s last 13 starts. The Yankees are 2-5 in Rasner’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 1-6 in Rasner’s last 7 road starts.

 

The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Blue Jays are 5-0 in Burnett’s last 5 starts. The Blue Jays are 7-0 in Burnett’s last 7 home starts. The Blue Jays are 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the Yankees.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Blue Jays   - 135 ,  Total  9 Over - 115

 

The Over is 5-0 in the Yankees last 5 vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in the Yankees last 7 overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in Rasner’s last 6 starts overall.

 

The Under is 6-1 in the Blue Jays last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Blue Jays last 7 vs. the American League East. The Under is 13-3 in the Blue Jays last 16 home games. The Under is 14-5-1 in the Blue Jays last 20 overall. The Under is 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Burnett’s last 7 starts overall. The Under is 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the Yankees.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto between the two teams.

Pick BJ’s - Burnett owns the yanks! 4 units

August 8th, 2008

MLB Betting Preview
Florida Marlins (61-54) at New York Mets (60-54)

Friday, 7:10 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Mets  - 125 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

 

The Florida Marlins and New York Mets will begin an important three-game series on Friday with Ricky Nolasco facing Oliver Perez.  Nolasco has been excellent all season for the Marlins.  He is 11-6 on the season with a 3.91 ERA while Perez is 7-7 for the Mets with a 4.12 ERA.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Mets at Home.

 

Nolasco is coming off another excellent outing where he gave up three runs on four hits against Colorado.  He struck out 13 and walked none. The Mets go with Perez on Friday. The original plan was for Perez to start on Saturday but the injury to John Maine forced Perez to be moved up.  Perez already has two wins against the Marlins this season. Perez is 2-2 in his last seven starts, although the Mets have won five of those starts.  Perez has a 1.97 ERA in his last seven starts overall.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Marlins are 11-5 in their last 16 games as an underdog. The Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 Friday games. The Marlins are 6-0 in Nolasco’s last 6 starts as an underdog. The Marlins are 4-0 in Nolasco’s last 4 road starts. The Marlins are 9-2 in Nolasco’s last 11 starts. The Over is 5-1 in Nolasco’s last 6 starts vs. the Mets.

 

The Mets are 12-3 in their last 15 games as a home favorite. The Mets are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a favorite. The Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The Mets are 4-0 in Perez’s last 4 starts vs. the National League East. The Mets are 6-1 in Perez’s last 7 starts as a home favorite. The Mets are 6-2 in Perez’s last 8 Friday starts. The Mets are 5-2 in Perez’s last 7 starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Mets  - 133 ,  Total  8.5 Flat                                

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Marlins last 4 Friday games. The Under is 4-1 in the Marlins last 5 overall. The Under is 6-2 in the Marlins last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 40-19-6 in the Marlins last 65 games as a road underdog. The Over is 8-1 in Nolasco’s last 9 starts as a road underdog.

 

The Over is 9-1-2 in the Mets last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-3 in the Mets last 10 games as a favorite. The Over is 7-3 in the Mets last 10 overall. The Under is 7-0 in Perez’s last 7 starts overall. The Under is 6-0 in Perez’s last 6 starts as a favorite. The Under is 5-2 in Perez’s last 7 starts vs. the National League East. The Over is 6-0-2 in the last 8 meetings in New York between the two teams. The Over is 4-1 in Perez’s last 5 home starts vs. the Marlins.

 

Picks Marlins 2units

August 8th, 2008

NFL Preseason Betting Preview
Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers
Friday, 7:00 pm Eastern – NFL Network

SBG Global Opening Line: Steelers  - 3 ,  Total  34

 

The battle of Pennsylvania takes place on Friday night in NFL preseason action as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles.  Since it is the first preseason game for both teams, some starters won’t play at all while others will only see limited action. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Eagles on the Road.

 

The Steelers will be without Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu and nose tackle Casey Hampton. The Eagles will not have cornerback Asante Samuel or end Victor Abiamiri.  Both starting quarterbacks may get limited action as Ben Roethlisberger and Donovan McNabb have nagging injuries. The top running backs may also be held out as Willie Parker of the Steelers and Brian Westbrook may not play. Pittsburgh rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall should get some action but rookie wideout Limas Sweed could be held out due to injury.  The Steelers quarterback rotation will have Roethlisberger for a series or two followed by Charlie Batch.  Rookie quarterbacks Dennis Dixon and Mike Potts will get the rest of the game.

“When you talk about what you look for in the first preseason game, you are looking for some young guys not to be surprised by the speed of the game,” said Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin. “We have to win the game in the trenches. We have to play up-tempo football. We have to play fast and hard. Hopefully we play to an acceptable standard in terms of assignments, but you know the first time out there will be those issues.”

SBG Global Current Line: Steelers  - PK ,  Total  33.5

 

The Eagles will go with Donovan McNabb for a short time at quarterback while the rest of the spotlight will fall on backup quarterback Kevin Kolb.  The Eagles will also be interested to watch wide receiver DeSean Jackson who will get the chance to return punts.

 

The Eagles have a 17-16-1 edge in the all-time preseason series against the Steelers.  The Steelers were a 27-13 winner in preseason action last year against the Eagles.  The two teams will meet in regular player on Sept. 21st.

The Steelers are 8-1 to the under against NFC teams the last nine NFL betting preseason games. Underdogs are 57% versus the pointspread in week one of the NFL preseason.

 

Pick: Eagles 3units


SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox - 180 , Total 8.5 Flat

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road underdog. The Angels are 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 starts as an underdog. The Angels are 5-1 in Saunders’ last 6 starts as a road underdog. The Angels are 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 36-15 in Saunders’ last 51 starts. The Angels are 14-6 in Saunders’ last 20 road starts.

The Angels are 5-0 in Saunders’ last 5 starts vs. the Red Sox. The Angels are 9-21 in the last 30 meetings in Boston.

The Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games. The Red Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 39-12 in their last 51 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 44-15 in their last 59 home games. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Beckett’s last 4 Wednesday starts. The Red Sox are 8-3 in Beckett’s last 11 starts as a home favorite.

The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 games as a road underdog. The Under is 6-2-1 in Saunders’ last 9 starts as a road underdog. The Over is 6-2 in Saunders’ last 8 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts overall.

The Over is 4-1 in the Red Sox last 5 overall. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Red Sox last 9 games as a home favorite. The Under is 10-4-3 in the Red Sox last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 9-4 in the Red Sox last 13 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-3-1 in Beckett’s last 11 starts overall. The Over is 10-4-2 in the last 16 meetings in Boston between the two teams.

Pick: Red Sox 2 units

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July 30th, 2008

MLB Betting Preview

Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox - 172 , Total 8.5 Flat

The Angels and Red Sox conclude their three-game series on Wednesday night with what should be an excellent pitching matchup. 13-game winner Joe Saunders gets the ball for the Angels while Josh Beckett is on the mound for Boston. Saunders is 13-5 with a 3.10 ERA this season while Beckett is 9-7 and has a 3.83 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home.

Saunders got his 13th win of the year in his last start against Baltimore although he gave up four runs. Saunders got a no-decision the last time he faced the Red Sox, allowing two runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Beckett pitched well in his last start against New York. He gave up just one run but the Red Sox could not get him any runs and he lost 1-0. In his last start against the Angels he went eight innings and allowed four earned runs.

SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox - 180 , Total 8.5 Flat

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road underdog. The Angels are 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 starts as an underdog. The Angels are 5-1 in Saunders’ last 6 starts as a road underdog. The Angels are 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 36-15 in Saunders’ last 51 starts. The Angels are 14-6 in Saunders’ last 20 road starts.

The Angels are 5-0 in Saunders’ last 5 starts vs. the Red Sox. The Angels are 9-21 in the last 30 meetings in Boston.

The Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games. The Red Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 39-12 in their last 51 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 44-15 in their last 59 home games. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Beckett’s last 4 Wednesday starts. The Red Sox are 8-3 in Beckett’s last 11 starts as a home favorite.

The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 games as a road underdog. The Under is 6-2-1 in Saunders’ last 9 starts as a road underdog. The Over is 6-2 in Saunders’ last 8 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts overall.

The Over is 4-1 in the Red Sox last 5 overall. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Red Sox last 9 games as a home favorite. The Under is 10-4-3 in the Red Sox last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 9-4 in the Red Sox last 13 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-3-1 in Beckett’s last 11 starts overall. The Over is 10-4-2 in the last 16 meetings in Boston between the two teams.

Pick: Red Sox 2 units