Go With Seahawks and the “Over” for Week 4 Betting

Of all the games on the Week 4 slate in the NFL preseason, one game stands out quite a bit as one that you can cash in on in a big way. The Oakland Raiders will take on the Seattle Seahawks in a game that sets up perfectly for an in-game teaser in NFL betting action. We are going to try to go a perfect 4-for-4 in the preseason with our in-game teasers, so you surely won’t want to miss this one!

Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders

Game Date/Time: Thursday, September 2nd, 10:00 ET
Game Location: Oakland Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, CA
TV/Radio Broadcast: Local TV, Westwood One, Sirius

NFL Odds

Seattle Seahawks (+3.5) -110
Oakland Raiders (-3.5) -110
Over/Under: 37.5

Have the oddsmakers lined the wrong team as the favorite in this game? We are starting to wonder so ourselves.

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For starters, we have to remember that Jason Campbell won’t be playing for the Raiders. That means more time for Kyle Boller, Bruce Gradkowski, and probably Colt Brennan in the preseason finale. Granted, both Boller and Gradkowski have put better numbers on the board in the Raiders’ exhibitions than Campbell has, but anyone with a shred of common sense realizes that the silver and black are in a heck of a lot better shape if the former Auburn Tigers star is playing than if he isn’t.

The other bad news for Raiders fans is that Michael Bush, the team’s second leading rusher in the preseason, still isn’t ready to suit up. That means that Michael Bennett is going to be the principal ball carrier. Though he has rushed for 144 yards on 29 carries in three preseason games to date, Bennett doesn’t have the same gusto as some of the other Oakland reserve running backs.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks are probably going to let Charlie Whitehurst call the majority of the show in their final preseason tune up before the regular season begins. Whitehurst may eventually become the starter for this team, and Pete Carroll knows it, so getting him the most reps possible is probably a fantastic idea.

The only bad news here is that Whitehurst has been picked off four times in the preseason and has only completed 51.5 percent of his passes. Still, with three TDs under his belt to go with 425 yards, Whitehurst is a viable option and might be the best quarterback on the field for either team.

On top of this, both defenses have had their weaker moments. We don’t see a way either team gets kept out of the end zone in this one, and both teams will probably score at least twice. We tend to believe that this will be a tight victory for the visitors as well. If that’s the case, this one’s easy. Go with Seattle and the ‘over’ in NFL betting action

My NFL Preseason Predictions: 7-point teaser: Seattle Seahawks +10.5 w/ Over 30.5

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Back the Crimson Tide on the NCAA Football Odds vs Florida Gators

The 2010 college football betting season is set to begin, but before the first week of NCAA football odds go off the board on Thursday night, we are revving you up by looking at some of the biggest matchups of the year.

Today, we begin with our look at a matchup that has decided not only the winner of the SEC, but the winner of the National Championship as well.

However, instead of this being on the neutral field of the Georgia Dome, the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide will meet in Tuscaloosa.

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Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

Game Date/Time: Saturday, October 2nd, TBA

Game Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium

TV/Radio Broadcast: TBA

For those of you that think the Gators are going to have to do more than just replace Tim Tebow, you have another thing coming.

Yes, there’s no doubt that trying to replace arguably college football’s greatest player of all-time is going to be a daunting task. Though he isn’t nearly the same type of quarterback, John Brantley is a fantastic drop back passer and delivers a fantastic ball when given time in the pocket. From this standpoint, the Gators will probably be just fine.

The issue is going to be replacing all of the other keys to the puzzle. Men like Brandon James, Riley Cooper, Jermaine Cunningham, Joe Haden, Major Wright, Carlos Dunlap, Brandon Spikes, Maurkice Pouncey, and Aaron Hernandez were huge cogs to this team’s success in recent years.

They’re all playing ball on Sundays now and will have to be replaced by underclassmen. It’s not often that you see a team end up with ten starters heading to the NFL at one time, especially not when they’re still starting the year ranked No. 4 overall in the nation.

Urban Meyer has built a fantastic program, but we aren’t so sure it’s up to snuff after suffering all those losses.

Nick Saban has a similar problem, except that almost all of his losses came on defense. This was already regarded as one of the deepest ‘D’s in the nation. However, now that only one of the 11 starters is back from a defense that averaged allowing just 244.3 yards and 11.7 points per game has to be a tad bit concerning.

Many remember how good that Alabama defense was in last year’s run to the National Championship, but few remember how good the ‘O’ really was. That unit averaged 403.0 yards and 32.1 points per game, and all 11 starters return for the 2010 season.

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has to be licking his chops about the idea of going against these Gators again; especially at home. You should be stoked as well!

The Crimson Tide originally opened up as 3.5 point favorites in this crucial SEC battle. If you can find them at anything less than a touchdown on the NCAA football odds come game time, be sure to grab them, as Alabama is clearly the superior team in this match-up.

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WTA US Open Tennis Free Picks – Clijsters and Stosur

New York, USA – Three third round spots are going to be decided on the women’s front at the US Open, later today. An attention-grabbing triplet in Clijsters, Stosur and Peer that tennis bettors might want to spot.

Defending US Open champion Kim Clisters will open the evening session at Arthur Ashe stadium as she aims to secure her place in the R32 at the expense of Australian qualifier Sally Peers. Samantha Stosur wraps up proceedings on Court 11 against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia, while Shahar Peer closes the day’s card on Court 13 against Pauline Parmentier.

Here is the lowdown on the markets currently trading at BetOnline Sportsbook for these matches.

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Tennis Betting Line:

Samantha Stosur -5 -105 -500 19½ O -130 U -110
Anastasia Rodinova +5 -135 +300 19½ O -130 U -110

Match Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (03:30 PM Pacific Time) Wednesday September 1, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Since finishing runner-up at the French Open Stosur hasn’t been as sharp. The disappointment combined with expectations seems to have affected her overall form and understandably so. Nevertheless, Stosur is still considered a solid favourite in the tournament proper, if not a frontrunner. She is set to take on Rodionova in the second round, a meeting that will mark their fifth overall encounter.

Stosur leads the head-to-head series 3-1 and hasn’t lost to the Russian, turned Aussie, since 2005. At -500 Stosur is a good bet. She had a slow start to the tournament but that could be down to nerves, which hopefully have settled after surviving her early round scare.

Tennis Free Picks: Stosur in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line:

Sally Peers +7½ +105 +1200 16½ O +105 U -145
Kim Clijsters -7½ -145 -5000 16½ O +105 U -145

Match Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time (04:00 PM Pacific Time) Wednesday September 1, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Mama Clijsters is looking for her 16th straight win at Flushing when she takes on qualifier Sally Peers in the second round. Clijsters is a massive -5000 favourite to win outright. An untouchable price tag that makes her as sure a bet as any player could possibly hope to be. Which leaves only one question in this match, can Peers perform well to make her a good bet in the performance markets. I think so. Especially, when knowing that Clijsters can be a patchy player. The Over 16 ½ +105 is a good option as is Peers at + 71/2 +105. To go back to the outright win market, Peers to win outright is a long shot bet at +1200. She hasn’t done anything like it to make her a credible option in this market.

Tennis Free Picks: Clijsters in straight sets

US Open Betting Tips – Andy Roddick vs. Janko Tipsarevic

New York, USA – Andy Roddick and Janko Tipsarevic are scheduled to close the day’s card at Arthur Ashe Stadium, when they get their second round match underway.

In no way is this match expected to be easy for Andy Roddick despite the huge gap in ranking between him and Tipsarevic. The Serbian, who currently weighs in at No.44, has an encouraging head-to-head against the American. They are level 1-1 lifetime and Tipsarevic owns the more recent victory.

Both encounters came at Wimbledon. Roddick won their first clash in 2006 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(6), 6-2. Tipsarevic levelled the score two years later at the All England Club when he defeated Roddick 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 7-6(4).

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Right away, it is obvious that Tipsarevic can hang with Roddick. Almost each set was decided by a handful of points.

There is a nervous trepidation about this match and therefore it is the subject of much speculation. More specifically, Roddick is taking the brunt of it all. He’s not been at 100% recently and that fact opens up an even greater possibility for Tipsarevic to mastermind the upset.

Roddick is still the firm favourite in the market, trading at -650 to win outright while Tipsarevic is listed at +375, a decidedly large price.

If you don’t know this already, Tipsarevic has pulled a few rabbits out of his hat over his career. He seems to be able (inexplicably) to raise the level of his game in proportion to his opposite. This season alone he has wins over Andy Murray (nothing to scoff at), Marcos Baghdatis and Sam Querrey. Adding Andy Roddick to that list is not the stretch most think it is, believe me.

Of course, to do it on Roddick’s home patch, and under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, makes it that much more difficult to do and would make it that much more shocking if he does accomplish the feat.

Tennis Betting Line:

Janko Tipsarevic +5½ -125 +375 37½ O -135 U -105
Andy Roddick -5½ -115 -650 37½ O -135 U -105

First Set Line: Janko Tipsarevic +275 Andy Roddick -450

Match Time: 08:30 PM Eastern Time (17:30 Pacific Time) Wednesday September 1, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Roddick to win at -650 is a good bet to all intents and purposes. He’s put in some good results in his US Open preparation run– not outstanding, but good enough to give him the best possible chance at this major. Importantly, he started solidly in the first round – albeit against a lightweight in the game.

Tipsarevic is not a lightweight and certainly not a wilting flower. For those looking to back the Serbian tipped at +375, I have to say he’s definitely a tempting bet. Why, because he’s not easily intimidated and I don’t think A-rod being a home favourite will knock too much a bother out of him.

I expect he will be poised on court and I expect he will give Roddick a run for his money. He isn’t money in the bank per se but he’ll certainly give you, your money’s worth.

Tennis Free Picks: Roddick in five sets

MLB Betting Action – Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets

The New York Mets haven’t been eliminated from the baseball playoffs yet, but they’re getting pretty close.

If they’re to have any hope of making a late season run, it’ll have to start Wednesday night, when they take on the Braves in some exciting MLB betting action.

Wednesday, September 1: 7:05 p.m. Turner Field, Atlanta, GA

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New York Mets (65-67 SU, 73-59 R/L, 56-71-5 O/U)

Atlanta Braves (77-55 SU, 69-63 R/L, 63-61-8 O/U)

Baseball Betting Odds:

New York: +1 ½, -140, +155
(Mike Pelfrey-R)

Atlanta: -1 ½, +120, -175
(Tommy Hanson-R)

Total Runs:

Over 7 ½: -110

Under 7 ½: -110

After two straight defeats, the Mets have little margin for error. They’ll look to their best pitcher to stop the bleeding Monday.

That’d be big righty Mike Pelfrey, who despite pitching in the shadow of Johan Santana, has been the Mets best arm in 2010.

On the season, Pelfrey leads this team in wins with 13, while also recording a commendable 3.61 ERA. He has been at his best of late, and comes into this one off five straight quality starts.

During that stretch dating back to August 4, he is just 3-2, but hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in an outing during that time. In his most recent start against the Braves, Pelfrey gave up just three earned runs, but got little help from his bats or defense, in an 8-3 loss in Atlanta.

Speaking of Atlanta, they come into this one having won four straight. Like the Mets, they’ll send a big righty to the mound, their young stud, Tommy Hanson.

While Tommy Hanson has been unable to live up to the expectations he set as a rookie last year, he has been effective for this ball-club, recording a 3.76 ERA to go along with just an 8-10 record. His last outing was one of his worst, as he allowed eight hits and six earned runs in a loss to Florida last week. He’ll need to get better for Atlanta to get a third straight win in this series.

With two solid arms on the bump, the question now becomes, who has the advantage offensively? There’s no doubt that in Wednesday’s MLB betting matchup, it’s the Braves.

Atlanta comes into this one with two .300+ hitters at the top of their lineup, Omar Infante and Martin Prado. The two have combined for seven hits and six earned runs in the opening two games against the Mets. Batting in the heart of the Atlanta lineup is new acquisition Derek Lee. He had a big night Monday, going 3-3 with an RBI.

So who’s the play in Wednesday’s MLB betting? Take the Braves to get the sweep.

For New York things have gone from bad to worse, as their offense continues to struggle, scoring 13 runs in their last five games. Not surprisingly, their record in that stretch is 2-3, including back-to-back losses to Atlanta.

More importantly, the Braves have just become one of those teams that always seems to win against teams they should, which is exactly what’ll happen Wednesday night when these two teams square off.

There’s only one MLB Online Betting pick to make Wednesday night, and that’s the Braves, getting a run line victory.

Aaron’s Pick: Atlanta Run Line (-1 ½, +120)

Nike Pro Combat Uniforms – 10 College Teams Get Fashion Makeover

Nike is the name in athletic apparel and today they are unveiled a special third jerseys for 10 college football programs, dubbed the Nike Pro Combat Uniforms.

The teams that will don the special Nike Jerseys once this season are Ohio State, Alabama, Florida, Boise State, Miami, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, TCU, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.

If you are a fan of the historical football uniforms, you might like the OSU Buckeyes special look as they will wear a red helmet for the first time since the 1960s and the Virginia Tech Hokies will wear black uniforms for the first time in 100 years.

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While the colors are historically driven, Nike claims the new Pro Combat uniforms are 37% lighter than the tradition college garb and our first impression is they look like they are straight from a video game.

Alabama’s Nike uniforms have a Bear Bryant inspired hounds tooth pattern on the numbers with an Alabama A with double piping on the legs. The American flag is backwards like the they wear in the military.

Boise State’s Nike uniform is straight from an Electronic Arts game, they have a huge Bronco head on the helmet with mismatched sleeves and a B on the pants knee. They are Loud and obnoxious but what would you expect to see on the blue field.

Florida is very similar to their regular uniforms except with a lot of gator patters on the numbers.

Miami is orange all over, the jerseys are orange, the pants are orange and there is a huge U on the buttocks, not a good look.

Ohio State looks very traditional; their uniform is an inspired 1942 throwback with all red pants and jersey with grey socks. A bronze star adorns the helmet. It’s one of the best of the new uniforms.

Oregon State is a simple grey with orange numbers and piping on the pants, this is a very good look especially from a state that hasn’t been know for good uniforms.

Pittsburgh is another video game look, the uniform is very dark with piping on the helmet with a non-traditional font on the side of the helmet.

TCU’s Nike Pro Combat uniform is an abomination, the pants are frog skinned, the Helmet is frog skinned and the sleeves are frog skinned. Ish

Virginia Tech could be the worst of a bad bunch; they have orange shoes, Orange VT logos throughout the numbers on a black jersey. A huge VT adorns the teams helmet.

West Virginia is rather plain when you consider the other Nike Pro Combat uniforms. It’s a traditional grey as a call the states coal mining tradition with a Grey helmet.

The uniforms are different, they have a few winners and some definite losers but the NCAA and Nike should be able to sell a ton of these and make a few bucks.

NFL Betting Breakdown – Dallas Cowboys Look Terrible (Nobody Surprised)

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2010 NFL betting season as tight +900 favorites to win Super Bowl XLV, giving them the exact same odds as the defending champion Saints. Like the Packers, the Cowboys are always a team that we say is “on the verge of turning the corner”. Too bad, that they’re tripping all over themselves on the way there.

America’s team has averaged just 12.0 points per game in the preseason, and that all starts and ends with Tony Romo. While he posted 4,483 yards and 26 touchdowns in the 2009 NFL betting season, the Dallas Cowboys failed to make the playoffs for a third time in five years. The sad thing is that they missed the post season with an 11-5 SU record while going 9-7 ATS.

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So why am I being so hard on the Dallas Cowboys? Well last season everything that possibly could go right for them did. And they still missed the playoffs. They ranked 6th in passing, 7th in rushing and 4th in opposing rushing yards.

On top of that Dallas struck gold with Miles Austin, who led the team with 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns. In three seasons prior to that, Austin had managed just 354 yards and 3 scores over. Austin caught everyone off guard last year, including Dallas, and gave his team a receiving threat when Roy Williams turned in to – well – Roy Williams. Simply put, Austin can only do marginally better in 2010 and needs someone other than Jason Witten to step up as his rightful sidekick.

Dez Bryant may be a great receiver in the future, but he’s still a rookie.

So let’s find reasons to be positive. First off, Marion Barber managed just 932 yards and 7 touchdowns last season which is actually on par for what Barber does. I’m getting to the positive part. Barber was injured for pretty much the entire season and played through the pain. This year, he’s showed up in great shape and has Felix Jones munching up the yardage between the twenties so he can return to being a red zone battering ram like we prefer him to be.

Now the bad part. The offensive line for Dallas looks terrible. One of the biggest reasons to make any team an NFL betting favorite is that they have a stout set of five in the trenches willing to put their own health on the line to save their backfield. Doug Free steps in at left tackle, and has looked completely lost in the preseason. Kyle Kosier is a decent left guard, but has been spotty in protection thus far.

Which means it’s going to be a long season for anyone that bet on the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East at +120, or took Tony Romo as their fantasy quarterback.

That brings me to my next point. Go ahead an talk yourself in to the idea that the Cowboys are definitively better than the New York Giants or Philadelphia Eagles. See? You can’t. Even with questions at receiver for New York, and Kevin Kolb in Philadelphia, Dallas still doesn’t look like a convincing favorite in their own division.

Making matters worse for those that make their NFL betting picks based on schedule, the Cowboys have to play in Minnesota, in Green Bay, in Indianapolis and in Arizona on Christmas Day. Yikes. How did that happen?

With Tony Romo running for his life on every other play thanks to blown assignments on his tattered offensive line, Marion Barber and Felix Jones unable to find room between the tackles and Dez Bryant going through all the stumbling motions that a rookie receiver does, I can’t encourage the Cowboys as division champs, NFC champions or legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

They’re in this spot purely on namesake alone. As far as the 2010 NFL betting season, everyone expecting them to take the next step is going to be sorely disappointed. The Dallas Cowboys will take two steps back this year putting your NFL betting dollars in serious jeopardy.

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ATP US Open Betting 2nd Round – Monfils vs. Andreev

New York, USA – Another scorching day in New York, another day of exciting early round tennis betting. An attention worthy clash is on the books with Gael Monfils and Igor Andreev as they get set to decide a spot in the US Open third round, Wednesday when they collide at Grandstand stadium.

Already Grandstand has earned the reputation of being the unlucky court. The bizarre train of events began early this morning, when Azarenka up and collapsed mid-match and had to be wheeled off court. (She is currently in the hospital undergoing tests but a statement was released to the public, just a few moments ago, that insisted her condition wasn’t heat related.)

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Following the Azarenka vs. Dulko clash, seventh seed Tomas Berdych took to court against Michael Llodra. The Czech who was a French Open semi-finalist and Wimbledon finalist was hugely favoured to advance into the second round, and potentially give Murray or Nadal, or both a run for their money deeper into the tournament.

Well, three sets later and Berdych was unceremoniously dumped by the Frenchman. His exit marks the biggest upset yet in the men’s game at this event.

Currently on court is Francesca Schiavone, the French Open champion this year. Might she succumb to the curse of Grandstand?

For that matter, what about Monfils? Might he be fated for an upset.

Monfils takes to court immediately after this match and he is set to take on Igor Andreev, a tricky opponent to say the least.

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Tennis Betting Line:

Gael Monfils -3½ -125 -200 39 O -125 U -115
Igor Andreev +3½ -115 +150 39 O -125 U -115

First Set Line: Gael Monfils -175 Igor Andreev +135

Match Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time (02:30 Pacific Time) Wednesday September 1, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: The market on this match is rather conservative considering Monfils is a top 20 ranked player and Andreev is ranked just outside the top 100. There are several reasons why this is the case.

Where Monfils is concerned, there are many questions hanging over his head, namely his fitness and form are suspect. There is also the fact that Monfils hasn’t made good on the predictions made on his behalf and more often than not plays with the consistency of a top 30 player.

Where Andreev is concerned, tennis bettors shouldn’t be fooled by his current ranking. He was once a top 20 player and has some serious chops. His slip is largely due to injury concerns and the drop off in form that usually follows a long layoff.

Importantly, Andreev seems to be finding form these days. And he has the benefit of a 4-1 lifetime edge over Monfils, which includes wins over the Frenchman on both clay and hard courts.

Of course, Monfils is the favourite listed at -200 and you would expect him to win. The match is on his racquet. However, Andreev at +150 is the sort of player that can trouble Monfils and frankly, if he does win, I wouldn’t be surprised. It would be a huge upset in terms of ranking but not in terms of their H2H.

Tennis Free Picks: Andreev in five sets

MLB Baseball Betting – Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays

The MLB baseball betting world didn’t expect Tampa Bay to have the firepower to go toe-to-toe with the defending champion New York Yankees, but that’s exactly what they have done heading down the stretch.

However, they fell behind New York by a game on Tuesday night after losing to Toronto, a team used to playing AL East spoiler in the past few years.

Can the Rays bounce back tonight at home behind their staff ace?

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Toronto Blue Jays (Shaun Marcum, R) at Tampa Bay Rays (David Price, L)

7:10 pm ET, Tropicana Field

MLB betting line: Tampa favored at -1 ½.

With the head-to-head series tied at seven wins a piece on the year, this is going to probably be a hard fought game tonight considering that both teams have quality pitchers on the mound and Tampa Bay’s offense has been struggling in certain areas.

Toronto has a 33-34 road record which is decent for a team of their level, while Tampa is 42-26 SU at home on the season despite a tepid home crowd reaction during most games.

Tampa’s offense hasn’t been strong but Evan Longoria at third base gives them a chance to go toe-to-toe with the Jays’ powerful offense, which is one of the best home run-hitting outfits in baseball.

Longoria is 10 for his last 23 at-bats and is picking up the Rays’ offense and carrying it to a level where the team needs it to be heading down the stretch to complement Tampa’s outstanding pitching.

The Jays have played well in recent games but are just 5-5 in their last 10 while Tampa, feeling the heat of the Boston Red Sox behind them last week, has gone 7-3 SU in their last 10.

In the end, the difference in this one will be Price on the mound as he boasts a sub-3.00 ERA and has won his last five decisions against the Toronto Blue Jays.

He’s only allowed one earned run in 23 innings against Toronto this year.

MLB betting pick: Tampa Bay Rays (-1 ½).

MLB Betting Picks – Minnesota Twins Host Division Rival Tigers

While the Minnesota Twins have made hefty returns to their MLB betting faithful throughout the season, they’ve also built a comfortable lead in the AL Central. Sitting four games ahead of the second place White Sox, and 11 games ahead of Detroit, the playoffs look like a mortal lock if they continue in this groove. With Francisco Liriano at the mound, it’s almost impossible to bet against the Twins with such high stakes. Almost.

Liriano has been one of the most intriguing pitchers to track this MLB betting season. In 25 starts he is 12-7 SU with a 3.41 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Through August, the Twins dropped just one game in Liriano’s five starts going 4-1 SU while Liriano earned three wins and no losses.

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Detroit Tigers (65-67) vs. Minnesota Twins (76-56)

Wednesday, September 1st — Target Field — 8:10pm EST

MLB Betting Lines:

DET – Max Scherzer (R) +1.5 -165 / +130 / O 7.0 -115
MIN – Francisco Liriano (L) -1.5 +145 / -150 / U 7.0 -105

One of the bigger hurdles for Liriano, however, has been the Detroit Tigers. In three starts he is just 1-2 SU in decisions. During his last outing, he allowed 6 hits and 7 runs in just 1.2 innings. This season he’s given up 19 hits and 13 runs in 15.2 innings. Not the best numbers to bet on if you’re making the Twins your MLB betting pick tonight.

Countering for Detroit will be the improving Max Scherzer who is 10-9 SU with a 3.60 ERA in 25 starts. If there’s any pitcher on Detroit worth tracking, it’s the red hot Scherzer who has gone 3-0 SU in his last three starts giving up just 11 hits and 2 earned runs in 21.0 innings against Toronto, Cleveland and the New York Yankees.

Where To Watch: FSD, FSNO

Minnesota is 12-2 SU in their last 14 games at home and 7-1 SU in their last 8 games hosting the Detroit Tigers. Detroit is also a bad bet on the road, where they’re 6-19 SU in their last 25 games on the road. While I’m encouraged by Scherzer’s play as of late, Liriano at home is still too hard to bet against. You wouldn’t be insane to take a flier on the Tigers’ moneyline, but the Twins are the smart MLB betting pick tonight.

Furious MLB Betting Pick – Minnesota RL and ML (UNDER)

In case that wasn’t enough for your baseball betting palette, we’re introducing a new feature right below! Along with your daily MLB free picks, I’m adding a parlay recommendation along with it. The following is not for the weak of heart. You’re getting two for the price of one now, might as well double up your pleasures in MLB betting too.

Warning: for tough guys only!

Tough Guy Parlay Pick – Minnesota -150 ML and Texas -170 ML

MLB Betting Lines:

Texas Rangers – Tommy Hunger (R) -170 ML
Kansas City Chiefs – Bryan Bullington (R) +150 ML

Game Time: Kauffman Stadium — 8:10pm EST

MLB Betting Trends:

• Texas is 2-4 SU in last 6 games
• Texas is 3-8 SU in last 11 road games
• Texas is 7-3 SU in last 10 road games against Kansas City
• Kansas City is 6-3 SU in last 9 home games
• Kansas City is 2-7 SU in last 9 games against Texas

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