Ochocinco Guaranteed Playoff

At 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

A 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

The 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