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07/03/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks try to make it two straight wins in the Kirk Gibson-era this evening when they continue their three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.
The D-Backs gave their new manager a win in his first game on Friday, as Chris Young drove in a career-high five runs and scored three times while finishing a triple shy of the cycle in Arizona's 12-5 win.
The victory came a day after the club fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Josh Byrnes. Jerry Dipoto took over the general manager duties in the interim, while Gibson was named the manager of the team for the remainder of the season.
"I felt like it was my first major league game again toe honest with you," Gibson said. "It's a great feeling. I don't know how many people would really enjoy that type of feeling, but it's like euphoric, and it was like my first at-bat. You just have to control things and keep the game slow, and the guys did a great job tonight."
Edwin Jackson (6-6) made his first start since tossing a no-hitter against the Rays last Friday. It was hardly a flawless outing, though, as the right-hander walked eight batters and used an incredible 149 pitches - the most ever in a no-hitter - in the team's 1-0 win.
This time around, Jackson got through just one inning before giving up a hit. He ended up allowing four runs on seven hits in five frames to win his third straight start. He also fanned four batters and walked three.
Blake DeWitt drove in three runs for the Dodgers, who saw their three-game winning streak come to an end. James Loney had three hits, knocked in two runs, and scored once in defeat.
Los Angeles starter Hiroki Kuroda (7-6) got rocked in 1 2/3 frames, giving up a season-high six earned runs on eight hits.
"It looked like he was decent with the fastball," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said of Kuroda. "Every time he tried to use something other than the fastball, he just couldn't throw it where he wanted to, like last outing, where he gave up a three run homer and settled in. He wasn't able to do that tonight."
Getting the call for Arizona tonight will be veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez, who has won his last two starts. Lopez was terrific in beating the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, as he held them to a run and two hits in six innings to run his record to 4-6, while lowering his ERA to 4.42.
Lopes is just 1-3 lifetime against the Dodgers with a 3.72 ERA in eight games (seven starts).
Heading to the hill for the Dodgers tonight will be 22-year-old left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who is 7-4 with a 3.19 earned run average. Kershaw pitched well enough to win on Sunday versus the New York Yankees and was in line for the win before Jonathan Broxton blew the save in an eventual 8-6 loss. Kershaw, though, surrendered two runs and four hits in seven innings and struck out five without walking a batter for the first time this season.
Kershaw beat the D-Backs the last time he faced them and is 1-1 in four starts against them with a 4.12 ERA.
The Dodgers have had their way with the Diamondbacks this season, winning eight of the 10 meetings, including three of four in Arizona.
<< Correia hopes to duplicate Latos' gem in third game with Astros
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Correia tries for his first win in six starts this
evening when the San Diego Padres continue their four-game set with the
Houston Astros at Petco Park.
Correia was charged with the loss on Monday against Ubaldo Jime
<< Hunter tries to stay perfect against White Sox
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tommy Hunter will try to remain undefeated when he takes
the hill for the Texas Rangers this evening in the second matchup of a three-
game series against the Chicago White Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Hunter, wh
<< Angels try to bounce back against Chen, Royals
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will try to bounce back
this evening when they take on the Kansas City Royals in the second contest of
a three-game series at Angel Stadium.
Los Angeles has won three of five versus Kans
<< Cueto makes case for All-Star Game at Wrigley
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dominican right-hander Johnny Cueto continues a late case
for an All-Star selection today when the Cincinnati Reds visit Wrigley Field
for game three of a four-game holiday weekend series with the homestanding
Chicago Cubs.
Laudrup takes charge of Mallorca >>
Mallorca, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Denmark great Michael Laudrup is
delighted to be back in work in Spain after agreeing to a two-year contract to
take charge at Mallorca.
The 46-year-old former Getafe coach will have to work u
Ubaldo goes for win No. 15 against free-falling Giants >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ubaldo Jimenez goes after win No. 15 this evening when the
Colorado Rockies continue their four-game set with the free-falling San
Francisco Giants at Coors Field.
Jimenez carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning on Monda
Cologne secures Jajalo on loan >>
Cologne, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bundesliga outfit Cologne have wrapped up
the signing of Siena's Croatian midfielder Mato Jajalo on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old has only been in Italian football for one season, but has
opted
Wolfsburg inks German international Friedrich >>
Wolfsburg, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wolfsburg have wrapped up the signing of
Germany international defender Arne Friedrich from relegated Hertha Berlin.
The 31-year-old, who has been outstanding for Germany at the World Cup in
South
MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around.
The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
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