Twins go for series win in Baltimore

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07/25/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins hope to continue their recent strong play on the road this afternoon when they close out their four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

The Twins have posted just a 22-26 mark away from home this season, but have won three of their last four on the road.

Kevin Slowey will toe the rubber for the Twins this afternoon looking to snap a personal four-game winless streak. Slowey, who has just two victories in his last 10 starts, has been inconsistent throughout the season.

The last time the right-hander was on the mound he lasted just 5 2/3 innings against Cleveland, allowing three runs, while striking out seven batters. It was a mediocre performance for Slowey, but he did not factor in the decision.

Pitching on the road has been a problem for the crafty hurler, as he comes into this matchup with a mere 3-2 ledger as the visitor, to go along with a lackluster 5.98 earned run average.

This will be the third career start for Slowey against Baltimore, but the first two meetings did not go so well for the righty, as he lost both matchups, allowing seven runs in nine total innings.

Jake Arrieta, one of the young arms in the rotation for Baltimore, will take the hill for the Orioles today in the finale. Arrieta has just one victory in his last six starts, and has three total wins on the season.

The last time the young hurler was on the hill he surrendered five runs on four hits and four walks against Tampa Bay. However, despite the poor effort by Arrieta, the Orioles still managed an 11-10 victory.

This will be the first-ever start for Arrieta against the Twins.

On Saturday, Delmon Young went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer to help back seven strong innings from Scott Baker, as the Twins beat the Orioles, 7-2.

Baker (8-9) was efficient and effective, throwing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes. He gave up two runs and four hits, walked one, and struck out eight in snapping a two-start losing streak.

Young, who drove in three overall, recorded his second four-hit game of the season. Danny Valencia added three hits and drove in one for the Twins, who have won three of four.

Orioles starter Brian Matusz (3-11) labored through five innings, in which he threw 96 pitches. The left-hander gave up six hits, walked three and got in a number of potentially dangerous situations, but limited the damage to three runs.

However, every Orioles pitcher after Matusz let in at least one run as Baltimore lost for the seventh time in its last nine games.

Luke Scott went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to power the Orioles' offense.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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