08/16/2008 - Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vladimir Guerrero knocked in two runs as the LA Angels of Anaheim took advantage of four Indians errors to top Cleveland, 4-3, in the middle test of a three-game series at Progressive Field.
John Lackey (10-2) lasted six innings while serving up three runs on six hits and three walks to pick up the win for the Angels, who have won six of their last eight games. Garret Anderson had two of the club's six hits en route to extending his hitting streak to 20 games.
Fausto Carmona (5-5) had his longest outing since coming off a two-month stint on the disabled list July 26, but was still saddled with the loss as a result of giving up four runs -- two earned -- on six hits and three walks in seven innings.
Ryan Garko hit a two-run homer while David Dellucci went 2-for-5 with a solo blast for Cleveland, which stranded 13 runners on its way to dropping its third game in four tries.
Each team plated a run in the first as Guerrero's RBI groundout was countered by Dellucci's solo shot to straightaway center.
The Angels took the lead for good in the third thanks to some suspect defense from Cleveland. After a out-out walk to Erick Aybar, Mark Teixeira poked a single to right. Ben Francisco attempted to gun down Aybar at third, but the throw skipped passed the bag and out of play to bring in a run and put Teixeira 90 feet away.
Guerrero then grounded to third to score Teixeira, and Andy Marte's errant throw allowed Guerrero to advance to second base. Carmona then uncorked a wild pitch while Guerrero was stealing third and the heady veteran raced home to make it a 4-1 game.
Garko lined a two-run shot off Lackey that barely cleared the left field wall to make it a one-run game in the fourth, and the first baseman threw out Mike Napoli at the plate in the seventh inning to keep the home team within striking distance.
Lackey was pulled after needing 106 pitches to get through six innings, and Darren Oliver quickly loaded the bases on a pair of walks and a base hit. The veteran somehow wiggled out of the jam, however.
After Kelly Shoppach fanned on a high fastball, Aybar made a diving grab in shallow left field from his shortstop position to record the second out on a ball hit by Garko. Pinch-hitter Jamey Carroll then grounded back weakly to Oliver to squander the bases-loaded opportunity.
In the ninth, Francisco Rodriguez shut the door by working around Jhonny Peralta's lead-off single for his 47th save of the season, tying his own franchise record set in 2006.
Game Notes
Each team was hitless with runners in scoring position. The Angels left six on base while going 0-for-9 with RISP, while Cleveland went 0-for-9 with RISP...Lackey is unbeaten in his last seven starts...Former manager Mike Hargrove was inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame Saturday. He led the Indians to five straight AL Central division titles from 1995-99 and World Series appearances in 1995 and '97, respectively...LA's Joe Saunders (14-5) will face off against Cleveland's Jeremy Sowers (1-6) in the series rubber match on Sunday...The Angels have won five of eight from the Indians this season.
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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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