Yankees vs. Royals Betting Odds and Stats

The fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Friday.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter Andy Pettitte in this one. Lefthander Pettitte is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

The Royals will counter Pettitte with Sidney Ponson. Righthander Ponson has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Sports Betting blog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

The Yankees avoided a three-game sweep by crushing the Orioles 11-2 on Thursday, as -200 favorites. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).

Nick Swisher led the Yankees with five RBIs, including a two-run homer. A.J. Burnett tossed 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits.

Coco Crisp belted a two-run homer to give the Royals a 2-1 victory over the White Sox on Thursday, as +145 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Ron Mahay tossed an inning of relief to earn the win, and Joakim Soria collected the save.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City

NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Kansas City

NY Yankees are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Kansas City is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing NY Yankees

Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Kansas City home to NY Yankees, Saturday, April 11

NHL Betting – Bubble Teams Hockey for Playoff Position on Thursday

As we lick our chops for the Masters odds, The NHL betting playoffs are just days away and, in this season of great parity, there’s still plenty to decide in both the Eastern and Western Conference playoff pictures. Let’s break down a few of Thursday night’s most important online betting matchups.

Canadiens vs Bruins odds

The Canadiens will be sportsbook underdogs travelling to Beantown, but many online betting fans will tell you this is the perfect time to pick the Habs. I’m not convinced. Yes, they have much more to play for on Thursday night, but they have plenty going against them. First, they’re banged up, having lost defenseman Andrei Markov and Mathieu Schneider to injury. Second, they’re wilting under the pressure. Monday and Tuesday’s games against Ottawa and New York were “must-wins,” but they wilted under the pressure. Why would they magically bounce back against the best team in the East?

The Bruins also have more motivation than some NHL betting fans think. They’d relish a chance to put their greatest rivals on the ropes and knocking them out of the top eight would actually benefit the Bruins a lot, as the Habs own them in the postseason and could shock the Bruins again if they squeak in.

Sports Betting blog pick: Bruins

Flyers vs Rangers odds

Philly already has a playoff berth locked up and, while they still want to gain home-ice advantage, they’re in tough travelling to Madison Square Garden in the Flyers vs Rangers line. The Broadway Blueshirts are riding a wave of momentum after beating the Habs Tuesday and should be fired up at home.

Though Martin Biron played well in his last start, goaltending remains a big question mark for the Flyers, so look for the Rangers to fire plenty of shots and win by more than one goal on Thursday.

Sports betting blog pick: Rangers

Predators vs Red Wings odds

If you’re looking to win big at the sportsbook on a dog Thursday night, this may be your game. The Preds have sagged a bit and trailed the Blues by two points for eighth in the West through Tuesday night. However, they’ve really held their own against the mighty Wings this season – they won the last two meetings, including one in Detroit – and they certainly have plenty to play for.

Now six points behind San Jose for first in the West, Detroit has nowhere to go in the standings, Winning on Thursday does nothing for them. It’s do or die for Nashville, so they make for a solid sportsbook upset pick.

Sports Betting blog pick: Predators

Subway Fresh Fit 500 Betting Odds

Sprint Cup Series points leader Jeff Gordon will be seeking his second consecutive victory on April 18 when he takes to the track in Phoenix for the Subway Fresh Fit 500.

Gordon broke out of a victory lane drought on April 5 with his win in the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson was second in Texas, followed by Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart, and Matt Kenseth.

Mark Martin, Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, and Carl Edwards rounded out the Top 10 in the Samsung 500. Kyle Busch was 18th, Kasey Kahne was 19th, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended up back in 20th spot.

Gordon now holds a 162-point lead in the driver standings on Johnson, who leapt into second place with his result at Texas. Kurt Busch is 180 points back in third place, with Clint Bowyer fourth, and Tony Stewart fifth.

Johnson has won each of the last three Sprint Cup Series events at Phoenix International Raceway, taking the checkered flag in both races last year and the Checker Auto Parts 500 in 2007.

Burton, Earnhardt Jr., and Kevin Harvick each have a pair of Cup wins at Phoenix in their careers. Gordon won the Subway Fresh Fit 500 in 2007, while Kenseth, Stewart and both Kurt and Kyle Busch have single Cup wins at Phoenix.

After racing in the desert the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron's 499 on April 26. The circuit will then stage races at Richmond and Darlington before breaking for the Sprint All-Star Race on May 16.

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins Betting Odds and Spread

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Monday.

The Mariners will give the ball to starter Felix Hernandez in this one. Righthander Hernandez is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be ace Francisco Liriano toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Lefthander Liriano is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Sports Betting blog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing Minnesota

Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing Seattle

Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle

Next up:

Minnesota home to Seattle, Tuesday, April 7

Barcelona Won 1-0 at Valladolid

Barcelona won on Saturday 1-0 at Valladolid, with a goal from Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o at the end of the first time, from the 29th round of the Wagering Odds Spanish football league, which reinforced its leadership.

With this victory, the Catalan team takes a nine-point advantage at the interim Real Madrid, who could become six if the team wins the White Malaga, in the last match on Saturday.

The single party in both the Jose Zorrilla stadium came on 40 minutes with a wall between Xavi Hernandez and Eto'o, the Cameroonian goal became throwing the ball over goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo in its output.

With its much, Cameroon consolidated its leading position in the scorers table with 26 targets, seven more than the Uruguayan Diego Forlan (Atletico Madrid), Argentine Leo Messi (Barcelona) and Spanish David Villa (Valencia)

Barca, who won his 23rd victory this season in the Spanish league, now you can calmly face his clash on Wednesday against Bayern Munich, humiliated by their part in the Bundesliga for Wolfsburg (5-1).

The team suffered azulgrana Valladolid (9th), released after playing virtually assured permanence. Because of the matches this week, coach Josep Guardiola is not got home to give rest to players such as Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry.

Villarreal, fourth ranked poorly prepared its European duel against Arsenal on Tuesday, losing 3-0 in the area of Almería (11th) Hugo Sánchez.

So many were recorded by the Almeria Alvaro Negredo (7), Argentine Pablo Piatti (20) and José Manuel Jiménez "Mané" (35).

The 'Yellow Submarine' meeting ended with nine players after the expulsion of two yellow cards in the French Robert Pires from injury and exit of Santi Cazorla, who could have a damaged knee, when the club Levante had already made three changes.

Sevilla, meanwhile, consolidated their third place with his victory in Huelva (1-0) at Recreativo (17th), thanks to a goal from the penalty spot in 33 of his Malian striker Frederic Kanoute, who extended this weeks of his contract with the Andalusian club until 2012.

Athletic Bilbao (10th) can breathe after a poor series of results due to their 2-1 victory against Mallorca (14th). Fran Yeste ahead Basques penalty, but Jose Manuel Jurado tied to the table in 71 shooting before that Javi Martinez scored the victory in both the 83.

The Basque team, after sorting the Copa del Rey final, was relaxed and was dangerously close to the posts of descent.

For its part, Betis (16th) and Numancia (19th) tied (3-3), with goals from Sergio García (9), Captain Jesus' Capi '(84) and Brazilian Ricardo Oliveira (89 penalty) for the Andalusian and Carlos Aranda (39, 90 penalty) and Jose Javier Barkero (75 criminal) for the Castilians.

The day was full on Sunday with matches Atletico-Osasuna, Espanyol, Deportivo, Valencia-Getafe-Sporting and Racing.

Liverpool 1-0 to Fulham and placed Leader of the English League

One goal of the Israeli Yossi Benayoun on the discount allowed to beat Liverpool in Saturday's field Fulham (1-0) and placed leader of the English league, pending on what the Manchester United against Aston Villa on Sunday in the final duel of the 31st day.

Benayoun, who had entered the field in the 76th minute, scored in extra time (90 +2), when the Liverpool attack constantly but could not break the tie with no goals against a team that was ninth in the table.

But in the end, both the Israeli leaders to put the 'Reds', two points ahead of Manchester United, who recovered the lead on Sunday if they win in their field of Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

In addition, Alex Ferguson's team has the advantage of having one less game, which has to compete against Portsmouth at home.

Liverpool, despite the late goal, in marking the eighth time this season in injury time, victory was won at Craven Cottage, throwing four balls to by both clubs.

A header from Martin Skrtel (10), a semivolea from Xabi Alonso (33) and a plate testarazo Andrea Dossena (37) hit the crossbar, while a cross-shot Fernando Torres struck in one of the poles (35) .

When Liverpool launched a shot from the three sticks, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was vigilant, and once Torres (23).

In the second period, Liverpool were less convincing before awakening at the end of the match, with Ryan Babel missed opportunity in a backlash (71), Torres (73) and Steven Gerrard (82).

When everything seemed lost, Benayoun received a ball to the left of the goal of Schwarzer and marked with both a cross-shot (90 +2).

"Being honest, I thought that it would not be our day. Yossi blow came this great. Now, we expect for (Aston) Villa. We will continue to remind the United winning that we are there," said Gerrard.

For their part, Chelsea and Arsenal, respectively, were imposed in the area of Newcastle (2-0) and Manchester City (2-0).

The 'Blues' still in third place, three points from Liverpool and a temporary Manchester United after their victory over Newcastle, where the return as coach of the team Alan Shearer was not accompanied by a miracle.

The first came after both of Chelsea an error Fabrizio Coloccini Argentine defense, which allowed the French Nicolas Anelka intercept the ball. The shot hit her in the French club and Frank Lampard took the rebound and scored in the 56th minute.

In a funeral at St. James' Park, the French Florent Malouda, Lampard served, succeeded after his first in five months (65) and put more concern in Newcastle, which is in the area of descent (18 degrees), with three points less than his enemy, Sunderland defeated West Ham (2-0).

Arsenal chained his 17th match without defeat in league with the return of two injured, the Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

And with Arsenal is another thing, since the Spanish took the two crucial passes to African player who scored the two so (8, 49) in an easy victory at Manchester City (2-0).

For his part, West Bromwich colista seems closer than ever to fall from second division following their defeat against Stoke City (2-0), another newly promoted.

Goleado in Bolton (4-1), Middlesbrough, does not seem to be much better, with five goals last disadvantage to Sunderland.

Wolfsburg 5-1 to Bayern Munich this Saturday in the 26th Round

Wolfsburg 5-1 to Bayern Munich this Saturday in the 26th round of the German football league, which stood as the new leader of the championship, dislodged Hertha Berlin, who fell into their stadium by 3 to 1 with Borussia Dortmund (8).

The other big winner of the day was Hamburg, which exceeded by 1-0 Hoffenheim, rising to second place, tied on points with Wolfsburg and two ahead of Hertha (3rd) and three over Bayern, which is relegated to fourth position.

Jürgen Klinsmann of pupils were unable to cope with the impressive offensive game of his opponent and sows doubt your state of just four days of the first clash with Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

The Wolfsburg, whose best ranking league before this season was fifth place, was ahead in 44 through Gendtner Christian, but the Italian Luca Toni tied one minutes later and allowed them to get to break the game balance.

Things changed in the second half and impressed with your local game offensive, confirming the duplication of the Bosnian Edin Dzeko (63, 66) and Brazilian Grafite (74, 77).

The Wolfsburg attacker has the most productive pair of Bundesliga and in the case of South America, two to the current champion so many let you set yourself as a leader in the scorers table in the German tournament, with twenty targets, while its companion Training is one fourth (15).

"We must do everything possible to remind the team that everything is still possible. We can still be champions of Germany, although we would have liked to attend the scene of the Wolfsburg tonight, as the leaders of the championship," said Klinsmann.

Bayern missed a chance to be first, because the Hertha was surprised at its stadium by Borussia Dortmund, bringing the club back in the capital saw its streak of ten consecutive victories in their stadium.

In the match on Saturday in Olympic Borussia was over and took a deserved victory thanks to many of Switzerland Alexander Frei (25), Sebastian Kehl (63) and the Paraguayan Nelson Valdez (82). For Hertha scored in 53 Brazilian Raffael, who was able to 'disguise' the disappointment of his team.

In another interesting duel of the day, the Hamburg imposed by the minimum (1-0) Hoffenheim, which continues to decline in the second round and is sixth, being overtaken by Stuttgart (5), which won by 2 to 1 of his visit to Bochum (14 º).

For Hamburg, the 'hero' of the evening was Jonathan Pitroipa Burkina (28), which enables the team to the north stand at the head, matched with Wolfsburg and only surpassed in the table by a worse goal difference .

On Friday, Schalke 04 (7) took a step forward in their struggle to qualify for European competitions for the 2 to 0 defeat to Arminia Bielefeld, with goals from Peruvian Jefferson Farfan (45) and the German born in Brazil and origin Panamanian Kevin Kuranyi (90).

With the battle in the highest, the most dramatic duel Sunday encounter colista Karlsruher (18 th) to fight with another set to prevent the decline in status, Borussia Moenchengladbach (16 º).

Final Four Betting – Tar Heels, Huskies favored in Detroit

Players have been going over their Final Four odds all week, and Saturday, they’ll get the chance to flex their online betting muscles. Connecticut and Michigan State tip off the action, while North Carolina and Villanova will follow.

Michigan State vs Connecticut odds – Saturday, April 5, 6:07 PM ET

The Spartans are 4-point underdogs against the Huskies, who have won their Tournament games by an average margin of 25.2 points. Michigan State will have a distinct advantage in crowd support, as their East Lansing campus is 75 miles away from Ford Field, where the game will be held. The battle in the middle should be fun to watch, as Michigan State’s Goran Suton will try to continue his brilliant play against UConn’s Hasheem Thabeet, who is a surefire top-5 pick in the NBA draft if he declares. The glass will also be important, as Michigan State leads the nation in rebounding, while UConn is third. The Huskies are used to being the bigger team, but Michigan State isn’t going to back down, and they’re probably more physical than the talented Huskies. With the crowd backing them, take Michigan State in a Final Four betting upset.

Villanova vs North Carolina odds – Saturday, April 5, 8:47 PM ET

The Wildcats have no fear of being a Final Four betting underdog: Villanova has won 15 games as a Tournament underdog, which is the best in NCAA history. However, they’ll be 7-point underdogs against the Tar Heels, who were the preseason picks to win the Tournament, and they seem to be playing their best basketball right now, especially defensively. Ty Lawson’s healthy toe has meant a return to form by the Tar Heels, but Tyler Hansbrough hasn’t played to his potential yet. Meanwhile, ‘Nova’s Scottie Reynolds, the East’s Outstanding Player, made himself a Wildcat legend with his last-second shot against Big East rivals Pittsburgh in the Elite Eight, and he’s improved each game, but he’ll have his hands full with a healthy Lawson, who was the South region’s Outstanding Player. The Wildcats are scrappy and can play either a half-court or uptempo game, but they don’t have legs to run with the Tar Heels for 40 minutes, especially with Lawson at the helm. Make North Carolina your Final Four betting pick.

Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway Betting Odds

Coming off a win last weekend at Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson will be looking to make it two in a row on Sunday when he takes to the track at Texas for the Samsung 500.

Johnson got past Denny Hamlin for the win in the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville last time out, with Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and Clint Bowyer making up the rest of the day's top five drivers.

Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, and Jamie McMurray rounded out the Top 10 at Martinsville. Kurt Busch was 18th, Matt Kenseth was 23rd, and Kyle Busch ended up back in 24th place.

Johnson moved up to fourth place in the driver standings with his win on the weekend, but he still trails leader Gordon by 142 points on that list. Bowyer is now in second place, 89 points behind Gordon. Kurt Busch is third, with Hamlin sitting in fifth place.

Carl Edwards won both races at Texas Motor Speedway last year, taking the checkered flag in the Samsung 500 in April and the Dickies 500 in November. Johnson and Jeff Burton split the Texas events in the 2007 season, with Stewart and Kasey Kahne visiting victory lane there back in 2006.

After racing at Texas Motor Speedway the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Phoenix International Raceway for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on April 18. The month's slate then ends with the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26.

Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds and Stats

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Sports Betting blog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total is sitting at 196½.

Dwight Howard went for 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Magic past the Heat 101-95 on Monday night.

Orlando covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 193-point total posted by oddsmakers.

Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 rebounds, as the Mavericks drilled the Timberwolves 108-88 on Tuesday night.

Dallas cashed as 8-point road favorites as the game played under the 200-point total posted by oddsmakers.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Dallas

Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games at home