Brewers send Narveson to hill vs. Pirates

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08/27/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Journeyman lefty Chris Narveson can reach double-digit wins for the first time in his career tonight, when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series at Miller Park.

A 28-year-old Colorado native, Narveson was a second-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2000 and eventually reached the majors with St. Louis for five appearances in 2006.

He didn't return to the big leagues until 2009, however, when he pitched in 21 games (4 starts) with the Brewers and went 2-0 with a 3.83 earned run average in 47 innings.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder has already made 30 appearances -- 21 starts -- with Milwaukee this season and picked up his ninth win of the year with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 3.

He's gotten no-decisions in three subsequent starts while allowing 14 hits and 10 runs in 14 innings against Arizona, Colorado and San Diego.

The Brewers are 2-1 in those games and 14-16 overall in games he's pitched.

Narveson beat the Pirates, 4-3, with six innings of seven-hit ball on May 20 in Pittsburgh and has allowed seven runs in 14 hits against them in 12 innings over three career games.

He will be opposed by Buccos 25-year-old righty James McDonald, who's split four starts with the Pirates since arriving from Los Angeles.

The 6-foot-5 Californian was an 11th-round pick of the Dodgers in 2002 and made 53 appearances with them over two-plus seasons before going to the Pirates in late July.

He debuted with a 5-1 defeat of Colorado on Aug. 5 and has since beaten Florida while losing to San Diego and the New York Mets.

In 22 2/3 innings over four starts, he's allowed 20 hits and 10 runs, with nine walks and 24 strikeouts.

McDonald has pitched six scoreless innings across four lifetime relief appearances against the Brewers.

On Thursday in Milwaukee, Scott Podsednik had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run and Casey Blake homered to lead Los Angeles to a 7-1 win over the Brewers to complete a three-game sweep.

Yovani Gallardo (11-6) absorbed the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits and a pair of walks while fanning 10 over 6 1/3 innings for the Brewers, who have dropped four in a row.

On Wednesday in Pittsburgh, Daniel McCutchen threw six strong innings and Neil Walker hit a three-run triple as the Pirates took a 5-2 win over the Cardinals in the finale of a three-game set from PNC Park.

McCutchen (2-5) gave up just three hits and two walks while striking out five, and Garrett Jones added a solo homer for the Pirates, who have won three of their last four.

Jose Tabata drove in the other run and also scored once.

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Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

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But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

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Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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In terms of sports wagering, the NFL is "the most popular game in town." The explanation behind that is easy.

It is called the "pointspread."

Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.

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In sportsbooks, this is usually done with efficiency by charging the losing bettors 10% extra - in effect, bettors are laying 11/10 on those games. So they are actually betting $110 to win $100. If they lose, they pay the "vig." If they win, they simply collect.

The establishment of the pointspread as the corner stone around which team sports like football can be wagered upon was truly what brought gridiron betting into the stratosphere for online football betting .

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