Young lefties clash as Mets, Braves continue set

Baseball Betting Lines

04/21/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oliver Perez hopes his long layoff pays off when the New York Mets continue their three-game set with the Atlanta Braves this afternoon at Shea Stadium.

Perez has not pitched since an absolutely abysmal outing against the Philadelphia Phillies back on April 11. While his line of three runs and one hit over 2 2/3 innings may not seem all that bad, he also walked seven and hit a batter to fall to 1-1 on the year, while having his earned run average raised to 3.72.

The 25-year-old lefty's lone win this season win came against the Braves and he has fared pretty well against them in his career. In seven starts versus Atlanta, Perez is 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA.

Atlanta will counter with 25-year-old left-hander Chuck James, who is 2-1 on the year with a 2.25 ERA. James suffered his first loss of 2007 Monday against the Washington Nationals, as he surrendered three runs and five hits in five innings.

James is 1-1 lifetime against the Mets with a 5.56 ERA in four games, two of which have been starts.

In the series opener on Friday, Tim Hudson tossed eight shutout innings and Mets third baseman David Wright's team-record 26-game hitting streak came to an end as Atlanta topped New York, 7-3.

Hudson (3-0) only allowed five hits while fanning three and walking a pair. Chipper Jones hit a two-run home run and scored three times for the Braves, who have won three of four.

Shawn Green belted a two-run home run for the Mets, who had a three-game winning streak stopped and fell for just the second time in their last seven tries.

New York starter Mike Pelfrey (0-1) was roughed up for six hits and four runs in five innings. The young righty struck out three and walked a pair.

Wright went 0-for-3 with a walk, failing to extend his hit streak that began last September.

Atlanta has won three of four from the Mets this season, but New York holds a slight 12-10 edge in the series since the start of last season. The Braves also split their last 30 games played in Flushing.

Wwimustlotto Baseball Betting News

<< Magic, Pistons start first-round series at The Palace
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The top-seeded Detroit Pistons begin their quest to get back to the NBA Finals, as they host No. 8 Orlando tonight at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Game 1 of the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. The Pistons ar

<< Defending world champion Heat begin playoffs in Windy City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The fifth-seeded Chicago Bulls host No. 4 Miami today at the United Center in Game 1 of a first round matchup in the 2007 NBA playoffs. This is a best-of-seven series. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at the U

<< Nets, Raptors play Game 1 in Toronto
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The sixth-seeded New Jersey Nets open the 2007 NBA Playoffs on the road this afternoon against the third-seeded Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. This is a best-of-seven series. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at Air C

<< Red Wings, Flames meet in Motown for pivotal Game 5
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The top-seeded Detroit Red Wings will try to restore their lead in the Western Conference quarterfinals tonight, when they host the Calgary Flames in a pivotal Game 5 matchup at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings jumped out to

<< Canucks aim to end series in Dallas
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Vancouver Canucks will get another crack at ending their Western Conference quarterfinal series tonight, when they visit the Dallas Stars for Game 6 at American Airlines Center. The third-seeded Canucks held a 3-1 lead

Fourth-seeded Jazz open playoffs at No. 5 Houston >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz have returned to the postseason, as the teams will battle tonight at the Toyota Center in Game 1 of the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. This is a best-of-seven series. Game 2

Tigers' Robertson gets shot at ending ChiSox' streak >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox attempt to continue their best stretch of the young season when the streaking club plays the second of three consecutive games with the rival Detroit Tigers this afternoon at Comerica Park.

Ex-Cardinal Marquis to face former club for Cubs >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Marquis faces his former team for the first time this afternoon, when the Chicago Cubs continue their three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Marquis, who spent the last three seasons

Red Sox, Yanks ready for round two >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox got the better of the New York Yankees when the hated foes renewed their bitter rivalry last night. Now the Bronx Bombers aim to even the score and rebound from a surprising late-inning loss when t

Zito takes hill for streaking Giants against D-Backs >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barry Zito tries to build upon his first National League win when the San Francisco Giants continue their three-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon at AT&T Park. After getting banged around a b

Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends

We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
For even more betting trends for not just the NBA but for all of the major sports, log on to Sportsbook.com and click on “Trends”.  With only two months left in the NBA betting season it is important to be as well informed as possible in order to maximize your profit.  Also for all of you poker players, check out MySportsbook.com’s “WSOP Low Bid Auction”. You could be on your way to Vegas to play against the world’s best poker players for under a buck.

About MySportsbook.com MySportsbook.com  is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, where millions of adult Americans bet on sports, play poker and enjoy blackjack and other casino games online in a regulated and licensed jurisdiction. Named the "Best US Sports Book" by the industry's top magazine, eGaming Review, MySportsbook.com has been leading the online gaming industry since 1996. Dwarfing its nearest competitors in the US, MySportsbook.com has been the first to achieve every significant industry milestone, from record turnover to active users to number of bets--achieving a peak of fifteen bets per second. As the US online gaming leader, the firm and it's products have been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, CNN, ESPN, Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Financial Times, USA Today and in every major newspaper in the US.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your basketball sportsbook needs. Mysportsbook.com online sportsbook accepts Visa and Mastercard credit cards.