Rockies-Athletics Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in an interleague contest.
The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jorge De La Rosa in this one. Lefthander De La Rosa is 3-7 this season with a 5.85 ERA.
The Athletics will counter De La Rosa with Trevor Cahill. Righthander Cahill has a 3.68 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.
Garrett Atkins drove in two runs to lead the Rockies in a 4-2 victory over the A’s on Friday, as +120 underdogs. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Todd Helton went 1-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs for the Rockies. Jason Hammel improved to 5-3 with the win, and Huston Street collected his 17th save.
Kurt Suzuki belted a solo home run for the A’s, who were -140 favorites. Dallas Braden surrendered five hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 38-35 SU
Oakland: 31-41 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Colorado is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Oakland home to Colorado, Sunday, June 28

 

Padres-Rangers Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Saturday when they battle the San Diego Padres at Rangers Ballpark.
The Padres will trot Kevin Correia out to the mound in this one. Righthander Correia has a 4-5 record and a 4.26 ERA this season.
It’ll be Derek Holland toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Lefthander Holland is 0-3 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 31-41 SU
Texas: 40-32 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to San Diego, Sunday, June 28

 

Yankees-Mets Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Citi Field in an interleague contest.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander AJ Burnett in this game. Burnett has a 5-4 record and a 4.24 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Burnett with Tim Redding. Righthander Redding has a 6.07 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.
Brett Gardner hit a solo home run and drove in a pair of RBIs to lead the Yankees over the Mets 9-1 on Friday, as -170 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Alex Rodriguez belted a two-run homer for the Yankees. C.C. Sabathia whiffed eight batters through seven innings in the win.
Gary Sheffield cracked a solo home run in the loss for the Mets, who were +150 underdogs. Mike Pelfrey surrendered six hits and four runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 41-32 SU
New York: 37-35 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Mets home to NY Yankees, Sunday, June 28

 

Marlins-Rays Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Righthander Chris Volstad will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Volstad is 5-7 this season with a 4.73 ERA.
It’ll be Jeff Niemann toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Niemann is 6-4 with a 4.23 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
B.J. Upton drove in three runs to help the Rays defeat the Marlins 7-3 on Friday, as -140 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Gabe Gross went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored for the Rays. J.P. Howell surrendered just one hit in relief for the win.
Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Marlins, who were +120 underdogs. Renyel Pinto gave up two runs in relief in the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 38-37 SU
Tampa Bay: 40-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Florida, Sunday, June 28

 

Giants-Brewers Lines Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Miller Park.
Barry Zito will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Zito is 4-7 this season with a 4.54 ERA.
Zito’s opponent in this one will be Seth McClung. The Brewers righthander has a 0.00 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.
Ryan Braun drove in two runs to help the Brewers defeat the Giants 5-1 on Friday. The Brewers won the game as -130 favorites, but the six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Yovani Gallardo fanned nine batters over 7 2-3 innings in the win, and scattered just four hits and one run.
Pablo Sandoval homered in a losing effort for the Giants, who were +110 underdogs. Matt Cain gave up six hits and five runs over seven innings in the loss.
Team records:
San Francisco: 39-33 SU
Milwaukee: 39-34 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 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 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to San Francisco, Sunday, June 28

 

Royals-Pirates Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park.
Bruce Chen will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Lefthander Chen is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Paul Maholm who starts for the Pirates. Lefthander Maholm is 4-4 with a 4.48 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pirates held off a late rally to defeat the Royals 5-3 on Friday, as +120 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nyjer Morgan led the Pirates with a two-run homer, while Jack Wilson and Jason Jaramillo also went deep. Virgil Vasquez collected his first win, and Matt Capps closed out the game with his 17th save.
Mark Teahen homered and scored twice for the Royals, who were -140 favrites. Gil Meche surrendered five hits and four runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 31-41 SU
Pittsburgh: 34-39 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Kansas City are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Kansas City, Sunday, June 28

 

Nationals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Camden Yards.
Shairon Martis will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Martis is 5-2 this season with a 5.13 ERA.
Martis‘s opponent in this one will be Jeremy Guthrie. The Orioles ace righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Orioles scored eight runs in the sixth inning as they defeated the Nationals 11-1 on Friday, as -160 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Melvin Mora led the way with four RBIs for the Orioles, Aubrey Huff drove in three runs. Brad Bergesen tossed six innings for the win, allowing four hits and one run.
Josh Bard drove in the only run for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs. Ross Detwiler gave up nine hits and five runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Washington: 21-50
SU
Baltimore
: 33-40 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Washington, Sunday, June 28

 

Reds-Indians Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The Reds will give the ball to starter Homer Bailey in this one. Righthander Bailey is 0-0 this season with a 12.47 ERA.
It’ll be Toma Ohka toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Ohka is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Indians dominated from the start as they ran over the Reds 9-2 on Friday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Garko went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Indians. Jeremy Sowers scattered six hits and two runs over seven innings for the win.
Jonny Gomes had two hits and drove in a run for the Reds. Aaron Harang gave up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 35-37
SU
Cleveland
: 31-44 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Sunday, June 28

 

Tigers-Astros Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Alfredo Figaro in this one. Righthander Figaro is 1-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
The Astros will counter Figaro with Felipe Paulino. Righthander Paulino has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 0-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros scored twice in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the Tigers on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Astros. Chris Sampson improved to 4-0 with the win, and LaTroy Hawkins collected his 10th save.
Placido Polanco belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Tigers, who were -115 favorites. Joel Zumaya gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 41-32
SU
Houston
: 34-37 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 6-3
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Houston home to Detroit, Sunday, June 28

 

Angels-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Chase Field.
Ace John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Lackey is 2-3 this season with a 5.83 ERA.
It’ll be Doug Davis toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks in this contest. Lefthander Davis is 3-8 with a 3.53 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Angels scored eight runs in the second inning in a 12-3 pounding of the Diamondbacks on Friday, as -150 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Maicer Izturis went 2-for-6 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Angels. Jered Weaver tossed six innings for the win, allowing four hits and three runs.
Tony Clark went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo homer for the Diamondbacks, who were +130 underdogs. Billy Buckner allowed eight runs off seven hits in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 39-32 SU
Arizona: 30-44 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Arizona home to LA Angels, Sunday, June 28