Tigers at Indians MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/22/2012 8:00 AM

There is no panic in Motown despite Detroit sitting a game under .500 with a quarter of the 2012 baseball betting schedule in the books. After all, the Tigers are just three games out of first with 121 games to play.

Braves at Reds MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/21/2012 9:16 AM

Is it too early to discuss potential playoff previews? Probably, but that shouldn't keep us from having a little more interest in a head-to-head matchup between clubs that are definitely in the postseason clique as the 2012 schedule crosses the quarter pole.

MLB Picks: Interleague Double Preview

By: Chance Harper | 5/19/2012 8:35 AM

Despite it being a staple on the Major League Baseball betting slate the past 15 years, there are still a lot of baseball purists who do not like interleague play. If they think it's bad now with just a couple of ventures into AL-NL battles each schedule, they're really going to hate it next year when interleague games will take place daily.

Red Sox at Rays MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/16/2012 7:34 AM

Is it time to start fading my picks and begin following the Boston Red Sox? That is just one of many questions we will ponder in this episode of SBR Picks & Previews.

Padres vs. Nationals Game 2: MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/15/2012 10:21 AM

Injuries continue to mount for the Nationals who have sent 11 players to the DL already this season. At least their top-ranked starting rotation is still healthy, and the ace of that bunch will be on the mound Tuesday when the Nats close out a 2-game series with the Padres.

Dempster & Cubs vs. Cardinals

By: Chance Harper | 5/14/2012 9:19 AM

A couple of ERA leaders duel when the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals meet for their third series of the season.

MLB Picks: NL West Doubleheader

By: Chance Harper | 5/12/2012 7:18 AM

Pride has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers, both in the front office as well as the product on the field. Don Mattingly's squad is far and away the class of the NL West Division, and it's there that we'll focus our search for MLB picks winners on Saturday's schedule.

Cubs at Brewers MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/11/2012 7:52 AM

How's this for a prop bet on the upcoming series in Milwaukee between the Brewers and Chicago Cubs: The over/under for percentage of Cubs fans in Miller Park for Friday's series opener, 51%.

Rangers at Orioles MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/10/2012 8:25 AM

It's 2-for-1 day in Baltimore where the Orioles host the Texas Rangers for a series-ending doubleheader forced by Wednesday's rainout. Action gets going at 4 PM (ET) with the scheduled hurlers from yesterday, Colby Lewis and Wei-Yin Chen, taking the mound.

Rays at Yankees MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/7/2012 4:31 PM

Things should be interesting in the Bronx this week when the Tampa Bay Rays come to town to clash with the New York Yankees. The division foes begin a 3-game series Tuesday night, and this rivalry has produced some great theatre over the past few seasons.

Mets vs. Halladay and Phillies MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/7/2012 8:32 AM

Will Sunday night's big win in Washington e a springboard for the Philadelphia Phillies offense? When are Chase Utley and Ryan Howard going to finally be ready to play? And what's up with Roy Halladay who is coming off one of the worst starts in his career?

Phillies at Nationals MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/6/2012 9:24 AM

Step right up ladies and gentlemen, and see the amazing Washington Nationals serve notice that the future is now in the nation's capital.

Dodgers vs. Cubs: MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 5/4/2012 4:53 PM

Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! That was the cry Friday from Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs took the series opener from the Los Angeles Dodgers by a 5-4 count. The victory was somewhat historic in nature, since it moved the Cubs ahead of the Dodgers in the all-time series, 944-943. As hard as it is to believe given Chicago's loveable loser tag, that now leaves only the Giants and Pirates that the Cubs have a losing record against among the seven franchises they've played at least 1,800 times.

Orioles vs. Red Sox: MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 5/4/2012 8:04 AM

The AL East rivals clash Friday night for the 2,102nd time in the first of 18 games scheduled between the two this season. A very intriguing collision of lefthanders is on tap with Wei-Yin Chen on the bump for Baltimore against Boston's Jon Lester.

Tigers at Yankees MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/27/2012 8:47 AM

Ivan Nova isn't officially the New York Yankees ace. He just pitches like he is.

Rangers -130 over Yankees: MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/25/2012 10:51 AM

The Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees meet tonight in a game three rubber match. Find out what the sportsbook oddsmakers have on offer for us tonight, and which way we have decided to lean with our MLB picks.

Mets Best Marlins: MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/24/2012 11:03 AM

The general consensus around baseball is that the New York Mets are overachieving just a bit in the early going while the Miami Marlins are underachieving. But is it really that simple?

Cardinals at Chicago Cubs MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/23/2012 9:02 AM

They represent both ends of the spectrum in terms of scoring differential in the National League, which is only appropriate considering the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs also represent both ends of the standings in the NL Central Division.

Yankees at Red Sox MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/20/2012 8:17 AM

There have been a lot of great quotes about Fenway Park. "Almost anywhere in Fenway, you feel connected," historian David Halberstam described the stadium's intimacy. "There are no distant seats."

Phillies at Giants MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/18/2012 9:59 AM

Raise your hand if the last image you have of Cliff Lee pitching against the San Francisco Giants is from the 2010 World Series when he was with the Texas Rangers.

Rangers at Red Sox MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/17/2012 8:56 AM

Fenway Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this season, and the crescendo builds towards the official birthday Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the rival New York Yankees.

Phillies & Halladay vs. Lincecum & Giants: MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/16/2012 8:34 AM

It would be an understatement to say 2012 has not gotten off to a fun start for San Francisco Giants righthander Tim Lincecum.

Angels & Yankees to go 'Under': MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/15/2012 8:10 AM

Without a marquee matchup on the mound to occupy their thoughts, expect the talking heads at ESPN to spend most of Sunday evening discussing Albert Pujols when the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees conclude their 3-game set in the Bronx. Find out where we have decided to place our MLB picks in today's late matchup.

Mets & Phillies to go 'Over': MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/14/2012 8:30 AM

Even if either or both teams suck, it's still good entertainment when the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies get together. Lets decide how us MLB bettors can profit off of this game with a few betting picks.

Giants at Rockies MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/12/2012 9:10 AM

Madison Bumgarner was a little more than three years away from taking his first breath in this world on June 16, 1986. I mention that date because it's when Jamie Moyer made his major league debut as a 23-year-old starting pitcher with the Chicago Cubs.

Pirates at Dodgers MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/10/2012 8:08 AM

A pair of 2011 All-Stars collide Tuesday afternoon at Chavez Ravine where the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Mariners vs. Darvish & Rangers MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/9/2012 8:06 AM

CJ Wilson will be on the mound Monday night when the Rangers open a new series with the Mariners. However, he won't be on the mound at Rangers Ballpark and instead will be making his debut with the Los Angeles Angels who are visiting the Minnesota Twins to begin the week.

White Sox vs. Rangers: MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/8/2012 8:33 AM

Easter Sunday in the old ballpark brings the first week of Major League Baseball action to a close when the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox play the rubber game of their series. Who are we betting on tonight?

Wainwright vs. Greinke: Cardinals & Brewers MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/7/2012 8:20 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals made easy work of the Milwaukee Brewers yesterday, handing them an 11-5 beating. Find out why I am expecting a different result tonight, as we are adding the under to our MLB picks.

Royals vs. Angels MLB Pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/6/2012 9:36 AM

Friday's MLB betting options includes a late-night ESPN2 broadcast from the Big A in Anaheim where the Angels are set to begin their 2012 campaign against the Kansas City Royals.

Red Sox at Tigers: MLB Picks

By: Chance Harper | 4/4/2012 5:13 PM

No team is expected to cruise to a division title and reach the playoffs any easier than the Detroit Tigers. Jim Leyland's crew raced to the AL Central crown by a 15-game margin in 2011, and begin this campaign as prohibitive -650 chalk to successfully defend that flag.

Cardinals at Marlins MLB pick

By: Chance Harper | 4/3/2012 1:54 PM

Wednesday is Opening Day of the MLB 2012 season.

MLB National League Futures Odds

By: Chance Harper | 3/19/2012 4:56 PM

It looks like there could be a tight race in the National League this season, so lets go over some of the front runners and decide which MLB futures odds might be hiding some value.

College Basketball Picks: Predictions and odds for tonight

By: Chance Harper | 3/14/2012 8:37 AM

Our NCAA Basketball picks and predictions for tonight's bubble games.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Predictions and odds for tonight

By: Chance Harper | 3/13/2012 8:23 AM

Let our NCAA Basketball picks and predictions help you get your march madness betting off to a good start.

MLB Futures Odds: Giants favored in the NL West

By: Chance Harper | 3/10/2012 7:45 AM

Can the San Francisco Giants find a way to reclaim the NL West title, and who looks to be their biggest competition coming into the season? Lets take a look at the current futures odds in the NL West and decide who holds the best value.

Valparaiso -2 vs. Detroit: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Chance Harper | 3/6/2012 8:37 AM

The mystery surrounding which team from the Horizon League gets the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament will be solved Tuesday night, and this time, it won't be a case in which the Butler did it. Who do we like in this matchup?

Gonzaga vs. St. Mary's: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Chance Harper | 3/5/2012 8:38 AM

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will be making their 15th consecutive appearance in the West Coast Championship game on Monday night, and for the fourth straight year, their opponent will be Randy Bennett and the Saint Mary's Gaels. ESPN will have the tip from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas a little past 9 PM (ET).

MLB Betting: NL Central Preview

By: Chance Harper | 3/3/2012 1:06 PM

For a while this offseason, it appeared the biggest news for the NL Central Division heading into 2012 would be the departure of sluggers Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. The recent mess surrounding Milwaukee's Ryan Braun changed that.

Florida State at Virginia NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 3/1/2012 8:48 AM

Week 16 on the college basketball betting slate was very unkind to the Florida State Seminoles. Leonard Hamilton's team has had plenty of time to think of what might have been, and now it's time to focus on what still could be.

Maryland at North Carolina NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 2/29/2012 9:29 AM

If there ever was a game to qualify as a look-ahead spot, it's Wednesday's clash in Chapel Hill between host North Carolina and the Maryland Terrapins.

Michigan State at Indiana NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 2/28/2012 8:51 AM

One school has a pair of NCAA Tournament Championships and eight Final Four appearances. Its season got off to a 0-2 start and appeared heading towards a rare bad campaign. The other has five NCAA titles along with eight Final Four trips, fell on hard times in recent years and seemed to be on the way back after a 15-1 start.

Fairfield at Iona NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 2/24/2012 8:34 AM

Those of you who haven't caught an Iona Gaels game yet this season have missed out. This is a fun little team to watch, and Tim Cluess' squad will be on public display again Friday evening when the Gaels take aim at clinching at least a share of the regular season title in the MAAC.

West Virginia at Notre Dame NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 2/22/2012 8:59 AM

Is it the luck of the Irish, or is head coach Mike Brey simply doing another outstanding job with Notre Dame?

Baylor at Texas NCAA basketball pick

By: Chance Harper | 2/20/2012 9:23 AM

The next two weeks will determine if Baylor is going to live up to their preseason hype or not. Four games remain on Baylor's regular season schedule, and if Scott Drew's crew is going to gain any momentum and, more importantly, confidence, now is the time to kick it into gear.

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