Sun 28 Jun 2009

Padres-Rangers Lines Preview

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The San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.
Righthander Chad Gaudin will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Gaudin is 3-6 this season with a 5.79 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Tommy Hunter. The righthander has a 5.07 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Padres scored early and slipped past the Rangers 7-3 on Saturday, as +145 underdogs. The game’s 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Kyle Blanks led the way with three runs batted in for the Padres. Kevin Correia evened his record to 5-5 overall with the win.
Michael Young drove in one run for the Rangers, who were -165 favorites in the contest. Derek Holland surrendered 13 hits and seven runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
San Diego: 32-41 SU
Texas: 40-33 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
San Diego is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
San Diego is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
San Diego home to Houston, Monday, June 29
Texas home to LA Angels, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Yankees-Mets Lines Preview

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The New York Mets will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
The Yankees will trot Chien-Ming Wang out to the mound in this one. Righthander Wang has a 0-6 record and a 14.65 ERA this season.
It’ll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-2 with a 4.05 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
A.J. Burnett tossed a one-hit shutout over seven innings as the Yankees blanked the Mets 5-0 on Saturday, as -170 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Jorge Posada smacked a three-run homer to lead the Yankees. Burnett improved to 6-4 with the win.
Tim Redding gave up six hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings of work for the Mets, who were +150 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
New York has won 4 straight games.
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 42-32 SU
New York: 37-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Seattle, Tuesday, June 30
NY Mets at Milwaukee, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Angels-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

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The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Angels will trot Matt Palmer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Palmer has a 6-1 record and a 4.62 ERA this season.
Palmer’s opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.56 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Mike Napoli belted a home run in the top of the ninth to give the Angels a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, as -130 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Erick Aybar scored the other run for the Angels. Darren Oliver got the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes collected his 21st save.
Chad Qualls gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Oddsmakers had the Diamondbacks as +110 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Arizona has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 40-32 SU
Arizona: 30-45 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After playing LA Angels are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
LA Angels at Texas, Monday, June 29
Arizona at Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 30

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Rockies-Athletics Lines Preview

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The Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Cook in this game. Cook has a 7-3 record and a 4.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Vin Mazzaro. The righthander has a 2.56 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rockies allowed six runs over two innings, but managed to pull off an 11-9 victory over the A’s. The Rockies won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Clint Barmes went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Rockies. Jorge De La Rosa pitched six innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits.
Kurt Suzuki went 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the A’s, who were -145 favorites in that game. Trevor Cahill allowed seven runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Oakland has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 39-35 SU
Oakland: 31-42 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
Colorado is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Colorado at LA Dodgers, Monday, June 29
Oakland home to Detroit, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Mariners-Dodgers Odds Preview

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The fans at Dodger Stadium will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Mariners will trot Garrett Olson out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Olson has a 2-2 record and a 5.61 ERA this season.
The Dodgers will counter Olson with Hiroki Kuroda. Righthander Kuroda has a 3.44 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mariners evened their three-game series with a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Russell Branyan homered and drove in two runs to lead the Mariners. Felix Hernandez allowed just four hits and one run with nine strikeouts in picking up the win.
Eric Milton surrendered seven hits and four runs over five innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers listed the Dodgers as +100 underdogs.
Team records:
Seattle: 38-36 SU
Los Angeles: 48-27 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 9-1
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seattle is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Seattle at NY Yankees, Tuesday, June 30
LA Dodgers home to Colorado, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Twins-Cardinals Odds Preview

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The Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Busch Stadium.
Ace Francisco Liriano will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Lefthander Liriano is 3-8 this season with a 5.88 ERA.
The Cardinals will counter Liriano with Joel Pineiro. Righthander Pineiro has a 3.40 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Albert Pujols belted two home runs with four RBIs in leading the Cardinals over the Twins 5-3 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Josh Kinney earned the win in relief for the Cardinals, and Ryan Franklin closed out the ninth with his 18th save.
Brendan Harris went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Twins, who were -115 favorites. Kevin Slowey surrendered five runs over three innings
Team records:
Minnesota: 38-38 SU
St. Louis: 41-35 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Kansas City, Monday, June 29
St. Louis home to San Francisco, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Giants-Brewers Odds Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park.
Lefthander Jonathan Sanchez will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Sanchez is 2-8 this season with a 5.62 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Sanchez with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
After giving up two runs in the top of the ninth, the Brewers scored three in the bottom of the inning to get past the Giants 7-6 on Saturday, as -150 favorites. The game’s 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Prince Fielder belted a three-run home run and finished with four RBIs for the Brewers. Trevor Hoffman allowed four hits and two runs in relief and earned the win.
Pablo Sandoval belted two home runs for the Giants, who were +130 underdogs. Brian Wilson surrendered three runs in the ninth to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 39-34 SU
Milwaukee: 40-34 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco at St. Louis, Monday, June 29
Milwaukee home to NY Mets, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Cubs-White Sox Lines Preview

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The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Cubs will give the ball to ace starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 4-2 this season with a 3.48 ERA.
It’ll be John Danks toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Lefthander Danks is 5-6 with a 4.43 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Gordon Beckam hit a walk-off single to give the White Sox an 8-7 win over the Cubs on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 4-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run and three runs batted in for the White Sox. Bobby Jenks tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the win.
Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Cubs. Sean Marshall gave up the winning run in relief.
Team records:
Chicago: 35-36 SU
Chicago: 36-38 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Monday, June 29
Chi White Sox at Cleveland, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Tigers-Astros Odds Preview

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The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 6-4 this season with a 2.40 ERA.
The Astros will counter Jackson with Russ Ortiz. Righthander Ortiz has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros scored five runs in the third inning to defeat the Tigers 8-1 on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Astros. Felipe Paulino fanned nine batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings for the win.
Ramon Santiago homered in a losing effort for the Tigers. Alfredo Figaro gave up eight runs off 10 hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 41-33 SU
Houston: 35-37 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at Oakland, Monday, June 29
Houston at San Diego, Monday, June 29

 

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009

Marlins-Rays Odds Preview

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The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Andrew Miller in this game. Miller has a 2-3 record and a 4.18 ERA this season.
The Rays will counter Miller with David Price. Lefthander Price has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Willy Aybar drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to give the Rays a 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Saturday, as -155 favorites. The Rays won the game as -155 favorites, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Carlos Pena homered for the Rays, while J.P. Howell earned the win in relief for the Rays.
Brett Carroll belted a solo home run for the Marlins, who were +135 underdogs. Burke Badenhop gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 38-38 SU
Tampa Bay: 41-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Florida is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Washington, Monday, June 29
Tampa Bay at Toronto, Monday, June 29

 

 

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