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2009 NLCS Game 5 Preview

NLCS Game 5: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

NLCS betting continues on Wednesday night for what could be the close-out game of the series for the defending champions. Bookmaker Sportsbook customers will get another crack at an MLB gambling contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers (99-70, +$1,234) and the Philadelphia Phillies (99-71, +$808).

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Angels vs. Yankees Preview – Expert Predictions

American League Championship Series Preview

It’s East versus West in the American League Championship Series. The American League’s top two teams square off when the New York Yankees take on the Los Angeles Angels for a trip to the Fall Classic.

The ALCS gets underway in New York this Friday. The Yankees and Angeles have met 10 times this season with the teams splitting wins. Their most recent series was a three-game set in Los Angeles in which New York won two of three in late September.

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Dodgers vs. Phillies Preview – Expert Predictions

NLCS Preview

The nation is divided with the National League coming to down to powerhouses on either coast. The Los Angles Dodgers prepare to meet the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series.

The NLCS begins Thursday in Los Angeles. This is the second straight year these teams have met for a shot at the World Series. Last year, Philadelphia won this series in five games, outscoring the Dodgers 25-20, but did start the series at home and won two of three in Los Angeles.

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MLB Preview: Astros vs. Dodgers Betting (July 16)

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Non-divisional NL baseball betting action takes center stage at Bookmaker Sportsbook on Thursday night when the Houston Astros (44-44, +$87) invade Chavez Ravine to tango with the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-32, +$1937) in the first of four sport wagering match-ups from Dodgers Stadium. The Astros closed out their first half slate on a high winning three of four home games against the Washington Nationals to run their mark to 6-4 their L/10 games played (+$122).

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MLB Preview: Yankees vs. Twins Betting

New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins 8:05 ET

Non-divisional AL baseball betting action takes center stage at Bookmaker Sportsbook on Wednesday night when the red hot New York Yankees (49-34, -$295) lock horns with the Minnesota Twins (43-41, -$142) for the second of the teams three-game MLB betting set. The Yankees demolished the Twins 10-2 behind a stellar pitching effort from staff ace C.C. Sabathia and a 16-hit effort from the offense last night.

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MLB Preview: Tigers vs. Twins Betting

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins 8:10 ET

American League Central Division baseball betting takes the spotlight on Friday evening at Bookmaker Sportsbook when the 1st place Detroit Tigers (43-35, +$560) and 2nd place Minnesota Twins (41-39, -$75) lock horns for the first time since mid May. The Tigers hold a three-game lead over the Twins for the top spot in the AL Central, but that lead was once six just a short 10 days ago.

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MLB Preview: Cubs vs. White Sox Betting

Weekend Baseball Betting In The Windy City

It’s been a busy spring for the city of Chicago.

The Blackhawks made a run in the NHL playoffs. The Bears acquired quarterback Jay Cutler. And the White Sox and Cubs kicked off the 2009 MLB season. Both Windy City baseball clubs are riding roller coaster seasons.

On the south side, the White Sox have climbed out of the American League Central basement and are making a run for the top spot in the division.

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MLB Preview: Dodgers vs. White Sox Betting

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox (June 24)

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-24, +2100) and Chicago White Sox (33-37, -$435) pick Interleague play back up on Wednesday night from beautiful US Cellular Field for the second of three baseball betting battles.

The Dodgers enter tonight’s confrontation with the Palehose with the best record in all of baseball after taking the first game of this series by a 5-2 final count behind a stellar pitching performance from Hiroki Kuroda who tossed 8.2 innings of two-run ball.

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MLB Preview: Yankees vs. Mets Betting

Betting Big Apple Baseball

Playing baseball in the Big Apple is unlike any other market. Whether a player is hot, cold, cheating on his wife, or has bad breath, chances are fans can read about it in the daily rags.

It’s the price you pay for playing ball for two of the most popular sports franchises in America.

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MLB Preview: Astros vs. Rangers Betting

Thursday Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Preview

The “Lone Star Series” picks back up Thursday night from the beautiful Ballpark in Arlington when the Houston Astros (29-34, -$400) and Texas Rangers (37-27, +$1213) lock horns for their sixth and final MLB betting match-up of the 2009 season.

Last night was supposed to be all about Catcher Ivan Rodriguez who broke Carlton Fisk’s record for the most games caught (2,227), but the Rangers took advantage of three Astros errors and got the best of Houston for the fifth time this season.