07/23/2008 - Phoenix, AZ (Baseball Betting) - The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano and left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.
The All-Star outfielder returns to action exactly six weeks to the day after suffering a minimally displaced fracture of his left fourth metacarpal in his left hand on a pitch from Atlanta's Jeff Bennett on June 11 at Wrigely Field.
Soriano is batting .283 with 11 doubles, 15 home runs and 40 RBI in 51 games for the Cubs this season. This was Soriano's second stint on the DL, as he was shelved from April 16-30 with a right calf strain.
Eyre is 2-0 with a 4.91 earned run average in 18 relief appearances for Chicago. Eyre last appeared with the club on June 26, as he was placed on the DL on June 28 with a strained left groin.
To accomodate room on the roster, the club also optioned infielder Micah Hoffpauir and righty Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa.
<< Holliday leads Rockies past Dodgers
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Holliday drove in a pair of runs to lead
the Colorado Rockies in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the finale
of their three-game series.
Holliday finished 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, w
<< Posey signs with Hornets
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets signed free agent
guard/forward James Posey on Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal
were not released.
The 31-year-old Posey played last season for the Boston Celtic
<< Rapids win lottery for SMU star
Commerce City, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rapids announced on
Wednesday that the club has added former Southern Methodist University
midfielder Bruno Guarda after winning a league lottery for the right
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<< Mientkiewicz, Pirates edge Astros
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Doug Mientkiewicz went 4-for-4 with a pair of
runs batted in, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won a wild, 8-7, decision over the
Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
Jason Bay
Mathis drives in six; Angels hold off Tribe in wild slugfest >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Mathis smacked a grand slam and drove
in six runs to highlight a rare offensive explosion for the LA Angels of
Anaheim in a 14-11 victory over the Cleveland Indians in their three-game
series
Chargers release WR Parker >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Chargers released veteran
wideout Eric Parker on Wednesday.
Parker spent each of his six NFL seasons with San Diego, racking up 187
catches for 2,586 yards and 11 touchdowns in 62
Jazz acquire G Knight from Clippers >>
Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz acquired veteran point
guard Brevin Knight from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Jason
Hart, the club announced Wednesday.
Knight appeared in 74 games for the Clippers
Medalist McCloskey advances at Girls' Junior >>
West Hartford, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Medalist Lisa McCloskey easily dispatched
Christine Song on Wednesday to move into Thursday's second round of match play
at the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
There were three weather delays on Wednesda
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.
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