O's aim for sweep of KC

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05/11/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles will try to pull off a very tough task, as they go for a four-game road sweep over the Kansas City Royals this afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.

For the Orioles, they will rest their chances for a victory on the left arm of Brian Burres. Burres comes into this matchup in the midst of a minor slump, losing his last two starts, including a 4-2 setback to Oakland on Tuesday. In the loss, the southpaw surrendered four runs -- three earned -- on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Despite the recent setbacks, Burres has done a commendable job on the year, posting a 3-3 record to go along with a solid 3.19 ERA.

As for the Royals they will send Brian Bannister to the mound, as he makes an attempt to break his personal losing skid. Since starting the season with three consecutive wins, the right-hander has dropped his last four outings, including a 5-3 setback to Anaheim earlier this week.

Bannister was hit all over the field, as the Angels racked up 13 hits, scoring five runs against 27-year-old in just 6 2/3 innings of work. With the loss Bannister fell to an even 2-2 at home this year, and also saw his ERA rise to 2.96 at Kauffman Stadium.

Yesterday, Kevin Millar went 3-for-4, including a three-run home run, as the Orioles outlasted the Royals, 6-5.

Luis Hernandez and Melvin Mora collected two hits apiece for the Orioles, who have won three in a row on the heels of a five-game skid.

Baltimore starter Garrett Olson (2-0) got the win after pitching 5 1/3 innings and only giving up three runs on eight hits. George Sherrill earned his 13th save of the year by giving up a hit and a run in the ninth.

David DeJesus went 2-for-3 with a triple and scored twice for the Royals, who have lost three in a row and five of their last six. Esteban German had a pair of RBI and Billy Butler scored a run and knocked one in.

KC starter Brett Tomko (1-4) took the loss after going 5 1/3 innings and giving up six runs on nine hits, while fanning eight.

Baltimore has now won 12 straight encounters with the Royals.

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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.

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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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