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Braves carry momentum into opener with MetsBaseball Betting Lines08/30/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Count the Braves as fans of instant replay. After a reversed call helped Atlanta maintain a two-game edge for first place in the National League East, the Braves look to make it three victories in a row this evening in the opener of a four-game set versus the New York Mets at Turner Field. Atlanta's slim edge over second-place Philadelphia was maintained on Sunday on Brian McCann's walk-off home run versus Florida that gave his club a 7-6 victory. Atlanta trailed by five runs heading into the eighth inning, but plated three runs in that frame before tying the game on Matt Diaz's pinch-hit two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. After the next two Braves hitters were retired, McCann blasted a pitch that just cleared the right-field wall. The hit was initially ruled a double, but was reversed after a review. "I heard it hit the back of that tin [past the fence], and I knew it was over," McCann said. "It was just a great feeling, big team win. It was a team win today, and it was awesome." Not only did McCann's hit -- the first walk-off of his career -- give the Braves a second straight win after dropping four straight, but it marked the first time that replay was used on a deciding homer. The home run also improved Atlanta to 18-1-2 in home series this year, which is bad news for a New York team that has lost nine of its past 12 at Turner Field. The Mets, who hold a slim 6-5 margin over the Braves in the 2010 season series, begin a 10-game road trip this evening after splitting six games at home. New York managed the .500 mark after Sunday's 5-1 triumph over Houston in the rubber match of a three-game set. R.A. Dickey gave up just the run over seven-plus innings and also had two hits at the plate, one a two-run single. "Being consistent with what I have to offer," said Dickey, who also scored a run. "I think I have a collective body of work here over the last 20 starts." Josh Thole went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and scored twice for the Mets, who were again without shortstop Jose Reyes due to a strained right oblique muscle. Reyes, who hasn't played since Thursday, is unlikely to play tonight and his return date is unknown. New York could use Reyes' speed as it tries to hand Atlanta starter Jair Jurrjens his first home loss of 2010. The right-hander is 5-0 with a 1.81 earned run average in seven home starts, and 5-4 with a 4.36 ERA overall this year. He has allowed 10 runs over his last two starts, both no-decisions on the road, and the bulk of that damage came on Wednesday in Colorado. Jurrjens gave up seven runs over 5 1/3 innings of his club's 12-10 setback. Jurrjens, 24, has faced the Mets just once this year, taking a loss in New York on April 24 after he gave up three runs over 6 2/3 innings. He fell to 6-2 lifetime versus the Mets with a 2.62 ERA. While Jurrjens aims to maintain his perfect mark at Turner Field, Mets starter Pat Misch will try again for his first victory of the year. The 29-year-old lefty has lost his first three starts of 2010, posting a 3.50 ERA. His latest setback came on Wednesday as Misch allowed four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits over six innings of work. Misch, who was 3-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 22 games (seven starts) with the Mets last year, is 0-2 with a 10.22 ERA in six career games versus Atlanta, including two starts. He has yielded 14 runs over 12 1/3 innings against the club. Misch will likely have to face Atlanta's Derrek Lee after he was rested on Sunday. Lee left Saturday's contest in the third inning due to a mild strain on his right side.
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NFL ODDSTop Football Betting Free Agents to Change TeamsIt’s time to see how the biggest NFL free agent signings will perform for their news teams. Some will work out and could be the difference that makes a difference in the win column. We look at the best off-season signings and if they should influence your NFL betting this season. Julius Peppers – Peppers was the biggest prize available on the 2010 NFL free agent market and the Chicago Bears opened the bank to bring his talents to the south side. Peppers is explosive, he can get around blockers and cause quarterbacks to lose their minds. We all remember the classic Peppers game last year against the Vikings where he hounded Brett Favre into his worst game of the season. Peppers joining the Bears could be the reason Favre retired for good Tuesday morning. In addition to Peppers, the Bears added Chester Taylor to back up Matt Forte, Forte didn’t have the same intensity in 2009 compared to 2008 and bringing in Taylor will challenge Forte to bring it every game or he’ll risk losing carries to Taylor. Betting on the Bears is a good option this season because of Julius Peppers and to a lesser extent Taylor. Antonio Bryant and Terrell Owens – The Cincinnati Bengals signed two former number one wide receivers to line up with Chad Ocho Cinco. Antonio Bryant had a huge season in 2008 catching 83 passes for over 1200 yards but regressed last season. Playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs last season was a large part of the regression, everyone was bad in TB last season. Bryant should have a bounce back season if he can win the number two spot from Terrell Owens. If Bryant wins the number 2 WR spot, it will open up a completely new set of problems for the Bengals. If Owens is forced to the bench in favor of Bryant, his attitude will create trouble for Carson Palmer and head coach Marv Lewis. If Owens is the number two receiver, it means Bryant can’t live up to his past numbers and the Bengals are still limited in the passing game. NFL bettors should be wary of laying their money down on what could potentially be the biggest gong show in the league in 2010. 2010 football betting lines for this can be found at this top online sportsbook. Karlos Danby – The Miami Dolphins have a great running back tandem in Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, a good young QB in Chad Henne and now the Bill Parcells regime is building a solid defense. NFL bettors should be wary of laying their money down on what could potentially be the biggest gong show in the league in 2010. Karlos Danby – The Miami Dolphins have a great running back tandem in Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, a good young QB in Chad Henne and now the Bill Parcells regime is building a solid defense. They signed away the Arizona Cardinals top linebacker Karlos Danby. In the past two seasons, Danby has totaled 228 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles. The Dolphins are the forgotten team of the AFC East with the second longest odds to win the division but with the addition of Karlos Danby and a trade for WR Brandon Marshall makes the Miami Dolphins legitimate contenders in the AFC East and in the NFL’s Eastern Conference. The Dolphins will make NFL wagering fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash. To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your college football betting needs. |
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