Padres-Nationals Odds Preview

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Padres will give the ball to starter Chad Gaudin in this one. Righthander Gaudin is 4-9 this season with a 4.93 ERA.
It’ll be John Lannan toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Lannan is 7-7 with a 3.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
After a long rain delay it was the Nationals who came away with a dominating 13-1 victory over the Padres on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs for the Nationals. Tyler Clippard tossed four innings of relief in earning the win.
Tim Stauffer was banged around for two runs in the first inning in suffering the loss.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-60
SU
Washington
: 29-68 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against San Diego
Next up:
San Diego at Cincinnati, Monday, July 27
Washington at Milwaukee, Monday, July 27

 

Orioles-Red Sox Lines Preview

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Orioles will trot David Hernandez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hernandez has a 2-2 record and a 3.82 ERA this season.
Hernandez‘s opponent in this one will be John Smoltz. The Red Sox righthander has a 6.31 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
David Ortiz belted a three-run homer in the first inning as the Red Sox went on to defeat the Orioles 7-2 on Saturday, as -250 favorites. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Adam LaRoche launched a two-run homer, and Jacoby Ellsbury had a pair of RBIs for the Red Sox. Jon Lester tossed 7 1-3 innings for the win, allowing eight hits and two runs.
Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in one run for the Orioles, who were +220 underdogs. Jeremy Guthrie gave up eight hits and five runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 5 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 41-55 SU
Boston: 57-39 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Monday, July 27
Boston home to Oakland, Monday, July 27

 

Cardinals-Phillies Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Todd Wellemeyer in this one. Righthander Wellemeyer is 7-8 this season with a 5.69 ERA.
It’ll be Joe Blanton toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Blanton is 6-4 with a 4.24 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 158-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Shane Victorino went 4-for-4 and launched a solo home run with three RBIs to lead the Phillies in a 14-6 win over the Cardinals on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game’s 20 runs sailed OVER the game’s posted over/under (10).
Jimmy Rollins belted a grand slam home run and finished with five runs batted in for the Phillies. Rodrigo Lopez pitched six innings for the win, giving up 10 hits and four runs along the way.
Julio Lugo had four hits and drove in one run for the Cardinals, who were +115 underdogs. Jason Motte gave up five runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 53-47 SU
Philadelphia: 55-40 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’s last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Next up:
St. Louis home to LA Dodgers, Monday, July 27
Philadelphia at Arizona, Monday, July 27

 

Rays-Blue Jays Lines Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
Jeff Niemann will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Niemann is 9-4 this season with a 3.45 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Niemann with Brett Cecil. Lefthander Cecil has a 4.73 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays erased a eight-run deficit and came back to defeat the Blue Jays 10-9 on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. The game’s 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Carlos Pena homered and drove in four runs to lead the Rays. J.P. Howell earned the win in relief, and Joe Nelson picked up his third save.
Aaron Hill went 3-for-6 at the plate with two home runs and three runs batted in for the Blue Jays. Shawn Camp gave up the winning run in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 54-44 SU
Toronto: 47-51 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Monday, July 27
Toronto at Seattle, Monday, July 27

 

Athletics-Yankees Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Dallas Braden in this one. Lefthander Braden is 7-8 this season with a 3.40 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Sergio Mitre who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Mitre is 1-0 with a 4.76 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 178-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s scored all their runs in the seventh inning to upset the Yankees 6-4 on Saturday, as +270 underdogs. That game’s 10 runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Orlando Cabrera and Landon Powell both drove in a pair of runs for the A’s. Gio Gonzalez earned the win, allowing just two hits and one run over 6 2-3 innings.
Derek Jeter belted a two-run homer, and Mark Teixeira hit a solo home run for the Yankees, who were -320 favorites. Andy Pettitte gave up four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 41-55 SU
New York: 59-38 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Oakland are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland’s last 21 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Oakland’s last 23 games
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games at home
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 9 games
Next up:
Oakland at Boston, Monday, July 27
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, Monday, July 27

 

MLB Picks: Saturday Baseball Handicapping Rundown

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The White Sox and Tigers continue their set in Detroit, the Cubs take on the Reds, and the WNBA stages its All-Star contest.

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Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

The Orioles will continue their road series against the Red Sox on Saturday night, with Baltimore’s Jeremy Guthrie (7-8, 5.12 ERA) taking on Boston’s Jon Lester (8-7, 3.87 ERA). Righthander Guthrie is coming off a strong outing against the White Sox in which he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits over eight innings of work. Lefthander Lester took a hard-luck loss in his last trip to the mound, allowing just three earned runs on five hits over his seven innings pitched.

Also on the American League schedule for Saturday: Oakland at the Yankees, Tampa Bay at Toronto, Cleveland at Seattle, Minnesota at the Angels, Texas at Kansas City, and the White Sox at Detroit. Gavin Floyd (8-6, 4.40 ERA) gets the start for Chicago; the righthander has given up 13 earned runs over his last three starts (20 innings), but still went 2-1 in those outings. The Tigers will counter with Edwin Jackson (7-5, 2.52 ERA); Detroit is 5-5 in the righthander’s last 10 outings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

Saturday’s NL slate kicks off with the Cubs hosting the Reds, as Johnny Cueto (8-6, 3.67 ERA) takes on Kevin Hart (1-1, 2.30 ERA). Righthander Cueto had to settle for a no-decision vs. the Brewers last time out, surrendering three earned runs on 10 hits over six innings of work; Cueto last won on July 1. Righthander Hart will be filling in for the injured Ted Lilly on Saturday. Hart beat the Nationals in his last outing, holding them to only two earned runs over five innings of work.

Also on the National League schedule for Saturday: St. Louis at Philadelphia, San Diego at Washington, the Mets at Houston, San Francisco at Colorado, Pittsburgh at Arizona, Florida at the Dodgers, and Atlanta at Milwaukee. Braves righthander Tommy Hanson (5-0, 3.00 ERA) will try to keep his perfect record intact in that contest; Hanson beat the Giants last time out. The Brewers will counter with righthander Yovani Gallardo (8-7, 3.28 ERA), who last won June 26.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Canadian Football League closes out its fourth week on Saturday afternoon with a game between the Eskimos and Roughriders in Saskatchewan. Edmonton has yet to pay off for bettors so far this year, going 0-3 against-the-spread (and 1-2 straight-up). Saskatchewan is 2-1 both SU and ATS through their first three games of the season. The oddsmakers have the Roughriders pegged as 4.5-point home favorites for Saturday’s matchup, with the day’s total set at 55 points.

Finally, the best of the WNBA will take the court on Saturday afternoon in the league’s annual All-Star Game, which will be held at Connecticut‘s Mohegan Sun Arena. The Eastern All-Stars were listed as early 5-point favorites over the West.

The Sprint Cup Championship sportsbook odds say that Tony Stewart is the favorite to win Spring Cup 2009, but ESPN says Jimmy Johnson should be.

Marlins-Dodgers Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Saturday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Rick Vanden Hurk in this one. Righthander Vanden Hurk is 1-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Vanden Hurk‘s opponent in this one will be Hiroki Kuroda. The Dodgers righthander has a 4.37 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins pounded out 14 hits as they cruised past the Dodgers 6-3 on Friday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7).
Josh Johnson improved to 9-2 with the victory, and Leo Nunez allowed closed out the ninth with his seventh save.
Wes Helms had three hits and drove in one run for the Dodgers, who were -160 favorites. James McDonald gave up the winning run in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 50-47 SU
Los Angeles: 61-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Florida, Sunday, July 26

 

Giants-Rockies Lines Preview

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Jonathan Sanchez will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Sanchez is 3-8 this season with a 4.91 ERA.
Sanchez‘s opponent in this one will be Jorge De La Rosa. The Rockies lefthander has a 4.82 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Cain pitched seven innings and allowed just three hits in helping the Giants defeat the Rockies 3-1 on Friday, as +115 underdogs. The four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Cain improved to 12-2 with the victory, and Brian Wilson closed out the game with his 25th save.
Garrett Atkins drove in the only run for the Rockies, who were -135 favorites. Jason Hammel allowed seven runs and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 52-44 SU
Colorado: 52-44 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
Colorado home to San Francisco, Sunday, July 26

 

Pirates-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Chase Field.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ross Ohlendorf in this game. Ohlendorf has a 8-7 record and a 4.59 ERA this season.
Ohlendorf’s opponent in this one will be Doug Davis. The Diamondbacks lefthander has a 3.96 ERA to go along with a 4-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates came out with 16 hits as they crushed the Diamondbacks 10-3 on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Garrett Jones led the way with a two-run homer for the Pirates. Zach Duke allowed 10 hits and three runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Ryan Roberts belted a solo home run in the loss for the Diamondbacks, who were -115 favorites in that game.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-53 SU
Arizona: 41-56 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 26

 

Rangers-Royals Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Derek Holland in this one. Lefthander Holland is 1-4 this season with a 6.28 ERA.
It’ll be Luke Hochevar toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Hochevar is 5-3 with a 5.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers scored early and went on to defeat the Royals 2-0 on Friday, as +135 underdogs. The two runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Scott Feldman tossed a four-hitter through eight innings for the win, and C.J. Wilson collected his 10th save.
Zack Greinke allowed just three hits and one run over seven innings in the loss. The Royals were -155 favorites in that game.
Current streak:
Texas has won 5 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 53-41 SU
Kansas City: 37-58 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Texas, Sunday, July 26