Mariners-Rangers Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers meet at Rangers Ballpark.
The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ian Snell in this game. Snell has a 2-8 record and a 5.36 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Snell with Scott Feldman. Righthander Feldman has a 3.48 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners snapped a two-game losing skid with a 7-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ken Griffey Jr. belted a three-run homer to propel the Mariners. Felix Hernandez tossed seven innings and improved to 12-4 with the win.
Nelson Cruz cracked a solo home run and finished with two RBIs for the Rangers, who were +105 underdogs. Tommy Hunter gave up five runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Seattle: 54-50 SU
Texas: 58-44 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 0-10
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 8-2
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Texas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Seattle at Kansas City, Tuesday, August 4
Texas at Oakland, Monday, August 3

 

Dodgers-Braves-Lines Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Sunday.
Ace righthander Chad Billingsley will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Billingsley is 10-6 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
The Braves will counter Billingsley with Jair Jurrjens. Righthander Jurrjens has a 2.69 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chipper Jones drove in a pair of runs to help the Braves sneak past the Dodgers 4-3 on Saturday. The Braves won that game as -125 favorites, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Derek Lowe scattered five hits and three runs over six innings for the win, and Rafael Soriano tossed a scoreless ninth for the save.
Andre Ethier went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run for the Dodgers. Randy Wolf surrendered nine hits and four runs over six innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Dodgers as +105 underdogs in the contest.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 64-40 SU
Atlanta: 53-51 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Milwaukee, Monday, August 3
Atlanta at San Diego, Monday, August 3

 

Cubs-Marlins Lines Preview

The fans at LandShark Stadium will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ryan Dempster in this one. Righthander Dempster is 5-5 this season with a 4.31 ERA.
It’ll be Ricky Nolasco toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Nolasco is 7-7 with a 5.15 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Derrek Lee belted a game-winning home run to give the Cubs a 9-8 win over the Marlins in 10 innings on Saturday, as -145 favorites. The Cubs won the game as -145 favorites, while the 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Lee finished 4-for-6 at the plate with three RBIs for the Cubs. fourth win in relief, and Aaron Heilman notched his first save.
Jeremy Hermida went 3-for-6 at the plate with a pair of RBIs for the Marlins, who were +125 underdogs. Leo Nunez gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 55-47 SU
Florida: 54-50 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After playing Florida are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Florida
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Florida
Florida is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Florida is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Florida is 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs at Cincinnati, Monday, August 3
Florida at Washington, Tuesday, August 4

 

Blue Jays-Athletics Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Lefthander Ricky Romero will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Romero is 9-4 this season with a 3.59 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Vin Mazzaro. The righthander has a 5.16 ERA to go along with a 2-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Hill belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help the Blue Jays defeat the A’s 6-5 on Saturday. The Blue Jays won the game as -115 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Lyle Overbay went 2-for-3 with one RBI and a run scored for the Blue Jays. Brett Cecil improved to 5-1 with the win, giving up six hits and four runs.
Adam Kennedy hit a bases-loaded double for three runs batted in for the A’s, who were +105 underdogs. Trevor Cahill gave up eight hits and six runs over 5 1-3 innings of work in the loss.
Team records:
Toronto: 50-54 SU
Oakland: 44-59 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 8-2
After a win are 2-8

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 2-8
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Oakland is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Toronto home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, August 4
Oakland home to Texas, Monday, August 3

 

Phillies-Giants Odds Preview

The fans at AT&T Park will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Phillies will give the ball to ace starter Cole Hamels in this one. Lefthander Hamels is 7-5 this season with a 4.42 ERA.
It’ll be Barry Zito toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Zito is 6-10 with a 4.54 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tim Lincecum tossed eight scoreless innings and the Giants defeated the Phillies 2-0 on Saturday, as -145 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (7).
Juan Uribe drove in both runs for the Giants. Brian Wilson closed out the ninth with his 27th save.
Joe Blanton gave up two runs off seven hits over seven innings of work for the Phillies, who were +125 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 59-43 SU
San Francisco: 57-47 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Colorado, Tuesday, August 4
San Francisco at Houston, Monday, August 3

 

Brewers-Padres Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
Righthander Carlos Villanueva will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Villanueva is 0-1 this season with a 11.25 ERA.
It’ll be Kevin Correia toeing the rubber for the Padres in this contest. Righthander Correia is 7-8 with a 4.83 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres won their second straight by defeating the Brewers 4-2 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Will Venable went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Padres. Greg Burke got the win in relief, and Heath Bell notched his 26th save in the win.
Casey McGehee went deep in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were +105 underdogs. Mike Burns gave up nine hits and three runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
San Diego has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 51-53 SU
San Diego: 43-62 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 0-10
Before playing Atlanta are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
San Diego is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at LA Dodgers, Monday, August 3
San Diego home to Atlanta, Monday, August 3

 

Astros-Cardinals Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday when they battle the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium.
Bud Norris will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Norris is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Cardinals will counter Norris with Adam Wainwright. Righthander Wainwright has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 12-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Holliday belted two home runs to help the Cardinals defeat the Astros 3-1 on Saturday, as -200 favorites. That game’s four runs went UNDER the posted over (7).
Holliday finished 3-for-4 at the plate, and Julio Lugo drove in the other run for the Cardinals. Chris Carpenter tossed a complete game for his 10th win.
Carlos Lee homered in a losing effort for the Astros, who were +180 underdogs. Jeff Fulchino surrendered four hits and one run over three innings.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 4 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston:
51-53 SU
St.
Louis: 58-49 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to San Francisco, Monday, August 3
St. Louis at NY Mets, Tuesday, August 4

 

Angels-Twins Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at The Metrodome.
Righthander Jered Weaver will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Weaver is 10-3 this season with a 3.71 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Glen Perkins. The righthander has a 5.42 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels scored five runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Twins 11-6 on Saturday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Maicer Izturis hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Angels. Joe Saunders pitched six innings for the win, allowing four runs over six innings on the hill.
Justin Morneau homered and drove in a pair of runs for the Twins, who were -160 favorites. Anthony Swarzak gave up nine hits and six runs over three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 62-40 SU
Minnesota: 52-52 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
LA Angels at Chi White Sox, Tuesday, August 4
Minnesota at Cleveland, Tuesday, August 4

 

Yankees-White Sox Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday when they battle the New York Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander CC Sabathia in this game. Sabathia has a 10-7 record and a 3.83 ERA this season.
Sabathia’s opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox ace lefthander has a 3.46 ERA to go along with a 11-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Two six-run innings led the White Sox past the Yankees 14-4 on Saturday. The White Sox won the game as +140 underdogs, while the 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs to lead the White Sox. John Danks improved to 9-7 with the win, allowing seven hits and four runs.
Alex Rodriguez had three hits and drove in one run for the Yankees, who have lost three straight. A.J. Burnett gave up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in suffering the loss. The Yankees were favored at -160 in that game.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 62-42
SU
Chicago
: 54-51 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at Toronto, Tuesday, August 4
Chi White Sox home to LA Angels, Tuesday, August 4

 

Royals-Rays Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
The Royals will give the ball to starter Brian Bannister in this one. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
The Rays will counter Bannister with ace James Shields. Righthander Shields has a 3.88 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored four runs in the eighth inning and secured a second straight win with a 7-1 drubbing of the Royals on Saturday, as -320 favorites. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (10).
Carl Crawford led the Rays with a two-run homer, and Jason Bartlett also drove in a pair of runs. Jeff Niemann allowed just four hits and one run over eight innings for his 10th victory.
David DeJesus homered for the Royals, who were +270 underdogs. Bruce Chen gave up five hits and three runs over 6 2-3 innings of work.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 40-63 SU
Tampa Bay: 57-47 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 0-10
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Monday, August 3