Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Odds & Picks

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MLB Picks at Gambling Advisor blogThe Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

Righthander Ryan Dempster will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Dempster is 4-5 this season with a 3.83 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be ace Mark Buehrle. The lefthander has a 3.17 ERA to go along with a 7-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Geovany Soto belted a three-run homer to lift the Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the crosstown rival White Sox on Friday, as -115 favorites. That game's nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).

Jim Thome hit a solo home run and drove in three runs for the White Sox, who were +105 underdogs. Jose Contreras gave up seven hits and five runs over 7 1-3 innings.

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox

Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road

Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

Chi White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home

Chi White Sox are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Sunday, June 28

Fernando Bryant Said goodbye to the NFL

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NFL Betting at Gambling Advisor blogThe corner with 10 seasons of experience in the league Fernando Bryant ended his career by announcing his retirement after three military equipment.

Were dismissed as "steel"

Bryant joined the roster of champions Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XLIII, however, had limited participation in the regular season while playing only two games after being hired as a free agent last November 11. He saw action in the playoffs or the Super Bowl.

Last March, he had signed as a free agent a year before heading to Pittsburgh's Bryant McFadden corner holder to Arizona, however, Fernando Bryant opted for retirement.

In 1999, a graduate of the University of Alabama, was selected number 26 throughout the Draft, taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played for five years.

In 2004, he signed for the Detroit Lions and in 2008 emigrated to New England, but the Patriots cut in preseason.

32 years of age, Bryant started 109 of 112 games in his career and accumulated seven interceptions and nine loose balls recovered.

USA beats Spain - Confederations Cup Semifinals

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Soccer Betting News at Gambling Advisor blogThe Spanish players said yesterday they assume their role as favorites, but do not underestimate for a United States semifinal this afternoon.

"We assume that we are favorites, but will not be easy at all," said midfielder Xavi Hernandez.

"A United States I have seen stronger than when we played a friendly with them last year (in Santander, Spain won 1-0). Have evolved. At that party we had things easy. They have improved offensively from midfield up, "said Xavi.

The wheel of Barcelona said that the fact that Spain is the favorite, will leave the U.S. team more relaxed.

"Will they play with less pressure because they have nothing to lose. In this regard, we have more pressure. We assume that we are favorites, and take the pressure, but we know the importance of this tournament and we want to reach the final. "

The steering wheel don´t belive Catalan that failure to play with Italy, the favorite to win second place in Group B, in the end he United States, is an advantage.

"Italy has always been historically difficult, but has not lived up to the Americans and are always very motivated," he said

For its part, the lateral Sergio Ramos said he hoped that Spain could not achieve its second international final in a year and that one of the keys will be counter-play ball to stop the Americans, with men high for shots of the head, as Oguchi Onyewu.

Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels - MLB Betting Odds

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MLB Betting Odds at Gambling Advisor blogThe Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jason Marquis in this one. Righthander Marquis is 9-4 this season with a 3.71 ERA.

It'll be Joe Saunders toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Lefthander Saunders is 7-4 with a 3.80 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Bobby Abreu's two RBIs in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Angels past the Rockies 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles won as -135 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.

Juan Rivera homered for the Angels, while Kevin Jepsen picked up the win in relief of starter Sean O'Sullivan for Los Angeles.

Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-3 with two dingers and three runs batted in for Colorado, as Ubaldo Jimenez gave up four runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Rockies.

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road

Colorado is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games

Colorado is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels

LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games

LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Colorado

LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home

Next up:
Colorado at Oakland, Friday, June 26

LA Angels at Arizona, Friday, June 26

MLB Betting Odds - Mariners vs. Padres

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MLB Betting Odds at Gambling Advisor blogThe Seattle Mariners will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field.

Chad Gaudin will be the starting pitcher for the Padres on this day. Righthander Gaudin is 2-6 this season with a 6.21 ERA.

It'll be Garrett Olson toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Lefthander Olson is 2-1 with a 4.77 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Padres defeated Oakland 4-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run for San Diego and Kevin Correia allowed only one run on two hits with seven strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings.

The Mariners defeated Arizona 3-2 as a -170 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Yuniesky Betancourt was 3-4 with an RBI for Seattle and Felix Hernandez allowed only two runs on six hits in 7 1-3 innings.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Seattle

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games on the road

San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Seattle

Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games

Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing San Diego

Next up:
Seattle home to San Diego, Wednesday, June 24

San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Odds & Stats

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MLB Betting Odds at Gambling Advisor blogThe fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Tim Lincecum in this game. Lincecum has a 6-2 record and a 2.72 ERA this season.

It'll be Vin Mazzaro toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Righthander Mazzaro is 2-1 with a 1.75 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Trevor Cahill gave up one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Athletics dropped the Giants 5-1 on Monday night.

Oakland won as -150 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Bobby Crosby drove in three runs for the Athletics, while Orlando Cabrera was 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Oakland.

Travis Ishikawa went deep for San Francisco, as Jonathan Sanchez allowed four runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the defeat for the Giants.

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

Next up:

Oakland home to San Francisco, Wednesday, June 24

Ochocinco Guaranteed Playoff

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NFL News at Gambling Advisor blogAt the end of the first day of voluntary practices minicampo of the Cincinnati Bengals, Chad Ochocinco predicted that his team will be in the playoffs the next season.

Work with Carson Palmer.

"I'm back," he said. "I can not explain it otherwise. Before last year, I felt like I feel today. It was a good player, I was happy in my team, just as now. It was a great year ahead, we will go to the playoffs, I assure you. "

Chad has worked with the Cincinnati Bengals for eight consecutive seasons in 2005 led the team to the playoffs after accumulating 97 receptions for 1.432 yards and 9 touchdowns, without a doubt the best years of his career.

Now he has vowed to return to power (after missing six games of the season 2008) and is willing to work with quarterback Carson Palmer.

"Carson is a great player," said Ochocinco. "It's in the top of their game. About his injury, I think you're ready, in training he has done really well, I have confidence in my team, I can feel it in training, I see. "

On the other hand, Carson Palmer was absent in twelve matches of last season because of a severe elbow injury, is apparently ready to return to playing quarterback as a holder.

"The elbow is becoming stronger, now I can throw a longer distance and longer," said Palmer.

"Fortunately I have not fallen at the end of any practice, just hope to remain healthy until the regular season."

Oakland Athletics vs. San Diego Padres Betting Stats

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MLB Picks at Gambling Advisor blogA winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Athletics will give the ball to starter Dallas Braden in this one. Lefthander Braden is 5-5 this season with a 3.31 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Kevin Correia who starts for the Padres. Righthander Correia is 3-5 with a 4.52 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Adam Kennedy had four hits and drove in two runs to help the A's defeat the Padres 6-3 on Saturday, as -125 favorites. The nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).

Jack Cust went 2-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the A's Michael Wuertz improved to 4-1 with the win, and Andrew Bailey collected his eighth save.

Tony Gwynn had two hits and drove in one run for the Padres, who were +105 underdogs. Cla Meredith surrendered the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.

Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.

San Diego has lost 2 straight games.

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego

San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland

San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

Next up:
Oakland home to San Francisco, Monday, June 22

San Diego at Seattle, Tuesday, June 23

Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds

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MLB Betting Odds at Gambling Advisor blogThe fans at Great American Ball Park will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds when they take their seats on Sunday.

The White Sox will give the ball to ace starter Mark Buehrle in this one. Lefthander Buehrle is 6-2 this season with a 3.43 ERA.

It'll be ace Aaron Harang toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Harang is 5-6 with a 3.65 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Alexei Ramirez drove in four runs to help the White Sox defeat the Reds 10-8 on Saturday, as +135 underdogs. That game's 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).

Ramirez finished 4-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer, and Gordon Beckham also went deep for a three-run shot. D.J. Carrasco tossed two innings of relief for the win, and Bobby Jenks sealed the victory with his 16th save.

Jay Bruce went 2-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the Reds, who were -155 favorites. Daniel Ray Herrera surrendered two runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cincinnati

Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati

Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road

Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Cincinnati is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Tuesday, June 23

Cincinnati at Toronto, Tuesday, June 23

 

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