Orioles-Red Sox Odds Preview

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Fenway Park.
Ace Jeremy Guthrie will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Righthander Guthrie is 7-8 this season with a 5.12 ERA.
It’ll be Jon Lester toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Lefthander Lester is 8-7 with a 3.87 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 235-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox scored twice in the fourth inning and held on for a 3-1 victory over the Orioles on Friday, as -175 favorites. The four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Brad Penny improved to 7-4 with the victory, and Jonathan Papelbon notched his 25th save in the contest.
Melvin Mora drove in the lone run for the Orioles. who were +155 underdogs. Brad Bergesen gave up nine hits and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 41-54 SU
Boston: 56-39 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 1-9
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Boston home to Baltimore, Sunday, July 26

 

Padres-Nationals Odds Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Padres will trot Tim Stauffer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Stauffer has a 0-1 record and a 2.08 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter Stauffer with J.D. Martin. righthander Martin has a 11.25 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres scored twice in less than one inning of relief, as they defeated the Nationals 6-2 on Friday. The Padres won the game as +105 underdogs, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Luis Rodriguez led the Padres with a solo home run and three RBIs. Mat Latos tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs.
Cristian Guzman homered in a losing effort for the Nationals, who were -115 favorites. Garrett Mock gave up nine hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-59
SU
Washington
: 28-68 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
Washington home to San Diego, Sunday, July 26

 

Braves-Brewers Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tommy Hanson in this game. Hanson has a 5-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
Hanson‘s opponent in this one will be Yovani Gallardo. The Brewers ace righthander has a 3.28 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves had 17 hits and went on to defeat the Brewers 9-4 on Friday, as -125 favorites. The13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Martin Prado hit and three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the way. Javier Vazquez allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings in the win.
Ryan Braun belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were +105 underdogs. Carlos Villanueva gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 50-47 SU
Milwaukee: 48-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Sunday, July 26

 

Mets-Astros Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Saturday when they battle the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jonathon Niese in this game. Niese has a 0-0 record and a 5.90 ERA this season.
Niese’s opponent in this one will be Russ Ortiz. The Astros righthander has a 5.02 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were out-hit, but managed to hold on for a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Friday. The Astros won the game as +110 underdogs, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Mike Hampton led the Astros with a two-run homer, while Chris Coste also drove in a pair of runs. Hampton tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, and Jose Valverde threw a scoreless ninth for his 11th save.
Omir Santos had three hits and belted a solo home run for the Mets, who were -130 favorites. Johan Santana gave up 12 hits and five runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 44-51
SU
Houston
: 50-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Mets are 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 NY Mets
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Next up:
Houston home to NY Mets, Sunday, July 26

 

Indians-Mariners Lines Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Safeco Field.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Jeremy Sowers in this one. Lefthander Sowers is 1-7 this season with a 6.32 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Erik Bedard who starts for the Mariners. Lefthander Bedard is 5-2 with a 2.70 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Laffey fanned seven batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings Friday, as the Indians defeated the Mariners 9-0. The Indians won the game as +115 underdogs, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ryan Garko led the Indians with a three-run homer, while Laffey improved to 4-2 with the win.
Ryan Rowland-Smith gave up five hits and four runs over seven innings in the victory. The Mariners were -135 favorites in that game.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 39-58
SU
Seattle
: 51-45 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Seattle home to Cleveland, Sunday, July 26

 

Twins-Angels Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium.
Righthander Nick Blackburn will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Blackburn is 8-4 this season with a 3.44 ERA.
The Angels will counter Blackburn with Matt Palmer. Righthander Palmer has a 5.10 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels won their second straight by defeating the Twins 6-3 on Friday, as -160 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mike Napoli went deep for a three-run homer to lead the Angels. John Lackey allowed just four hits and two runs over 7 2-3 innings in the loss.
Joe Mauer belted two home runs in a losing effort for the Twins, who were +140 underdogs. Francisco Liriano gave up eight hits and six runs over 5 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 48-49 SU
Los Angeles: 57-38 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

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

 

Cardinals-Phillies Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Righthander Kyle Lohse will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Lohse is 4-6 this season with a 4.21 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Rodrigo Lopez who starts for the Phillies. Righthander Lopez is 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals exploded for four runs in the sixth inning as they defeated the Phillies 8-1 on Friday, as +125 underdogs. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Rick Ankiel went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs to lift the Cardinals. Joel Pineiro improved to 9-9 with six scoreless innings on the mound.
J.A. Happ gave up 10 hits and five runs in suffering his first loss. Oddsmakers had the Phillies as -145 favorites in that game.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 53-46 SU
Philadelphia: 54-40 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to St. Louis, Sunday, July 26

 

White Sox-Tigers Odds Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers meet at Comerica Park.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Gavin Floyd in this game. Floyd has a 8-6 record and a 4.40 ERA this season.
The Tigers will counter Floyd with Edwin Jackson. Righthander Jackson has a 2.52 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers got down early and came back to defeat the White Sox 4-3 on Friday, as +125 underdogs. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Carlos Guillen had two hits and drove in one run to lead the Tigers. Fernando Rodney collected his 21st save.
Jermaine Dye belted a two-run homer to lead the way for the White Sox, who were -145 favorites. Scott Linebrink pitched one inning for the win.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 50-47 SU
Detroit: 51-44 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Chi White Sox, Sunday, July 26

 

Rays-Blue Jays Lines Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
Lefthander David Price will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Price is 3-4 this season with a 4.86 ERA.
Price’s opponent in this one will be Brian Tallet. The Blue Jays lefthander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored twice in the top of the 10th inning as they defeated the Blue Jays 4-2 on Friday, as +140 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Evan Longoria led the Rays with three RBIs, and Matt Garza went nine innings for the win. J.P. Powell surrendered the winning runa in relief.
Aaron Hill and Marco Scutaro drove in both runs for the Blue Jays, who were -160 favorites. Scott Downs gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 53-44 SU
Toronto: 47-50 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Toronto is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Next up:
Toronto home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, July 26

 

Reds-Cubs Lines Preview

The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Johnny Cueto in this game. Cueto has a 8-6 record and a 3.67 ERA this season.
Cueto’s opponent in this one will be Kevin Hart. The Cubs righthander has a 2.70 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs scored four runs in a eighth-inning rally to defeat the Reds 8-5 in Friday’s opener, as -175 favorites. The game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Aramis Ramirez belted a solo home run and drove in three runs, and Derrek Lee hit a two-run dinger for the Cubs. Randy Wells scattered seven hits and three runs over six innings for the win.
Aaron Harang smacked a three-run homer for the Reds, but gave up nine hits and four runs over six innings to suffer the loss on the hill. Oddsmakers listed the Reds as +155 underdogs.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 44-51
SU
Chicago
: 49-45 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Cincinnati, Sunday, July 26