Mets-Padres Odds Preview

The New York Mets and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at PETCO Park.
Oliver Perez will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Lefthander Perez is 2-3 this season with a 7.03 ERA.
Perez‘s opponent in this one will be Kevin Correia. The Padres righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 7-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adrian Gonzalez belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs to lead the Padres to an 8-3 win over the Mets on Thursday. The Padres won the game as -150 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Henry Blanco went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI and one run scored for the Padres. Clayton Richard pitched 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and three runs.
Fernando Tatis had two hits and drove in one run for the Mets, who were +130 underdogs. Livan Hernandez allowed eight hits and seven runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
New York: 50-58 SU
San Diego: 45-65 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 7-3
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
San Diego is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to NY Mets, Saturday, August 8

 

Cubs-Rockies Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Coors Field.
The Cubs will trot ace Carlos Zambrano out to the mound in this one. Righthander Zambrano has a 7-4 record and a 3.35 ERA this season.
The Rockies will counter Zambrano with Ubaldo Jimenez. Righthander Jimenez has a 3.76 ERA to go along with a 8-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs were shut down 4-0 by the Reds last time out, as -200 favorites. That game’s four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Rich Harden allowed four hits and three runs over six innings in the loss.
The Rockies dropped the rubber match 3-1 to the Phillies last time out, as +150 road underdogs. That game’s four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Todd Helton drove in the lone run for the Rockies. Aaron Cook allowed all three runs in suffering the loss on the hill.
Current streak:
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 57-49 SU
Colorado: 60-48 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Colorado are 9-1
After playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 1-9
After playing Philadelphia are 0-10
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Colorado is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Colorado home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, August 8

 

Indians-White Sox Odds Preview

The division rival Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Indians will trot Jeremy Sowers out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Sowers has a 2-7 record and a 5.35 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be ace Mark Buehrle. The lefthander has a 3.79 ERA to go along with a 11-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Trevor Crowe doubled in the winning run in the seventh ininng to give the Indians a 2-1 win over the Twins in the series finale last time out, as +135 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER that game’s posted over/under (9.5).
Tony Sipp tossed just over one inning of relief to record the victory, while Kerry Wood turned away the side in the ninth for his 15th save.
The White Sox were pounded 9-5 by the Angels last time out, as -155 favorites at home. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jayson Nix hit a three-run homer in a losing effort, while John Danks was pounded for nine hits and seven runs over 6 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 46-62
SU
Chicago
: 56-53 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 1-9
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Cleveland is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Saturday, August 8

 

Athletics-Royals Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Vin Mazzaro in this one. Righthander Mazzaro is 2-8 this season with a 5.73 ERA.
It’ll be Brian Bannister toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Bannister is 7-7 with a 3.51 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s failed to complete a four-game sweep of the Rangers, falling 6-4 in Thursday’s finale. The A’s were +100 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (9).
Nomar Garciaparra drove in one run and scored another in a losing effort for the A’s. Trevor Cahill allowed eight hits and five runs over six innings to suffer the loss.
The Royals scored five runs in the first inning on Thursday to help them defeat the Mariners 8-2, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Billy Butler led the Royals with a three-run homer. Bruce Chen scattered 10 hits and two runs over 6 2-3 innings for the win.
Team records:
Oakland: 47-61 SU
Kansas City: 42-66 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 4-6
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
Kansas City home to Oakland, Saturday, August 8

 

Brewers-Astros Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
The Brewers will give the ball to starter Carlos Villanueva in this one. Righthander Villanueva is 0-1 this season with a 5.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Bud Norris who starts for the Astros. Righthander Norris is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored three runs in the fourth inning and defeated the Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 at the plate and drove in a pair of runs for the Brewers. Braden Looper improved to 10-5 with the win, and Trevor Hoffman notched his 25th save.
The Astros were defeated 10-6 by the Giants in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. That game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Hunter Pence belted a two-run homer, while Brian Moehler surrendered nine hits and seven runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 54-54
SU
Houston
: 53-55 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 0-10
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 11 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Houston home to Milwaukee, Saturday, August 8

 

Orioles-Blue Jays Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays meet at Rogers Centre.
Righthander Jason Berken will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Berken is 1-9 this season with a 6.93 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Berken with Ricky Romero. Lefthander Romero has a 3.53 ERA to go along with a 10-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles fell 7-3 to the Tigers last time out, as +110 road underdogs. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ty Wigginton had two hits and drove in one run. David Hernandez allowed seven hits and five runs over three innings in the loss.
The Blue Jays were doubled 8-4 by the Yankees last time out, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Lind had two hits, including a solo home run. Marc Rzepczynski surrendered four runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 45-63 SU
Toronto: 51-56 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 8 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Next up:
Toronto home to Baltimore, Saturday, August 8

 

Cardinals-Pirates Odds Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.
The Cardinals will give the ball to ace starter Chris Carpenter in this one. Righthander Carpenter is 10-3 this season with a 2.10 ERA.
The Pirates will counter Carpenter with Paul Maholm. Lefthander Maholm has a 4.75 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals were shut down 9-0 by the Mets last time out, as -150 favorites. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Kyle Lohse gave up seven hits and five runs over 2 2-3 innings in suffering the loss.
The Pirates were defeated 11-6 by the Diamondbacks last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ronny Cedeno drove in a pair of runs in a losing effort for the Pirates. Steven Jackson gave up six hits and five runs over two innings of relief.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 59-51 SU
Pittsburgh: 45-63 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Saturday, August 8

 

Marlins-Phillies Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 7-7 this season with a 4.92 ERA.
It’ll be Joe Blanton toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Blanton is 7-5 with a 4.02 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins were defeated 12-8 by the Nationals on Thursday, as -175 favorites. That game’s 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Hanley Ramirez had three hits and drove in one run. Luis Ayala gave up four runs in just one inning to suffer the loss.
The Phillies scored twice in the fourth inning and held on for a 3-1 victory over the Rockies on Thursday, as -170 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Paul Bako went 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run for the Phillies. Cliff Lee won his second straight in a Phillies uniform, and Brad Lidge closed out the game for his 21st save.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 55-53 SU
Philadelphia: 61-45 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Colorado are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Florida, Saturday, August 8

 

Twins-Tigers Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Anthony Swarzak will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Swarzak is 3-4 this season with a 4.25 ERA.
It’ll be Armando Galarraga toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Galarraga is 5-10 with a 5.22 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Cuddyer scored the only Twins run off a wild pitch in a 2-1 loss to the Indians in the series finale on Thursday, as -155 favorites. The team’s played UNDER that game’s posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Blackburn surrendered both runs and fell to 8-6 with the loss.
The Tigers clinched their four-game set with a 7-3 win over the Orioles in the series finale on Thursday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Brandon Inge went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Tigers, driving in two runs along the way. Rick Porcello reached the 10 win mark, allowing just four hits and two runs over 5 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 53-55 SU
Detroit: 57-50 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Next up:
Detroit home to Minnesota, Saturday, August 8

 

Red Sox-Yankees Odds Preview

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Ace righthander Josh Beckett will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Beckett is 13-4 this season with a 3.27 ERA.
The Yankees will counter Beckett with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 3.89 ERA to go along with a 10-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees scored eight runs in the fourth inning en route to a 13-6 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday, as -230 favorites. That game’s 19 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Melky Cabrera belted a three-run homer, and Hideki Matsui also drove in three runs for the Yankees. Joba Chamberlain won his fourth straight, allowing six hits and four runs in five innings of work.
Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Red Sox, who were +200 underdogs. John Smoltz surrendered nine hits and eight runs over 3 1-3 innings in that loss.
Current streak:
Boston has lost 3 straight games.
New York has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 62-45 SU
New York: 66-42 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 9-1
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Boston
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Boston, Saturday, August 8