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MLB Odds: Cubs vs Giants

The Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at AT&T Park.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ryan Dempster in this one. Righthander Dempster is 10-8 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
It’ll be Brad Penny toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Penny is 10-9 with a 5.35 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs were defeated 3-2 by the Brewers on Wednesday, as +125 road underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jeff Samardzija homered for the Cubs, while surrendering three runs over five innings in the loss.
The Giants took out the Diamondbacks 5-2 in Wednesday night’s rubber match, as -130 favorites. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Juan Uribe went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer and three RBIs. Jonathan Sanchez surrendered just two runs over 5 1-3 innings for the victory.
Team records:
Chicago: 78-73 SU
San Francisco: 82-70 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Francisco’s last 12 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Chi Cubs, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Betting: Padres vs Rockies

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies meet at Coors Field.
The Padres will give the ball to starter Clayton Richard in this one. Lefthander Richard is 8-5 this season with a 4.74 ERA.
It’ll be Jason Hammel toeing the rubber for the Rockies in this contest. Righthander Hammel is 9-8 with a 4.42 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres evened their three-game series on Wednesday with a 6-3 victory over the Rockies, as +180 underdogs. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Will Venable homered and drove in four runs to lift the Padres. Ryan Webb picked up the win in relief, and Heath Bell closed out the victory with his 40th save.
Seth Smith had two hits with one RBI and one runs scored for the Rockies, who were -200 favorites. Jason Marquis surrendered six runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
San Diego: 70-83 SU
Colorado: 86-66 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Arizona are 2-8
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego
Next up:
San Diego at Arizona, Friday, September 25
Colorado home to St. Louis, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Betting: Red Sox vs Royals

The Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Clay Buchholz in this game. Buchholz has a 6-3 record and a 3.49 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Anthony Lerew. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Red Sox over the Royals 9-2 on Wednesday. The Red Sox won that game as -210 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jacoby Ellsbury and Jason Bay drove in a pair of runs for the Red Sox. Josh Beckett improved to 16-6 with the win, allowing two runs over six innings of work.
Luke Hochevar gave up eight hits and six runs over five innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Royals as +190 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Boston: 90-61 SU
Kansas City: 63-89 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Boston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Kansas City is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games
Next up:
Boston at NY Yankees, Friday, September 25
Kansas City home to Minnesota, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Odds: Phillies vs Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Miller Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander JA Happ in this game. Happ has a 8-4 record and a 2.82 ERA this season.
It’ll be Jeff Suppan toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Suppan is 7-10 with a 4.76 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies were upset 7-6 by the Marlins last time out, as -155 favorites on the road. That game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ryan Howard belted a two-run homer and drove in four runs for the Phillies. Brad Lidge gave up a pair of runs in relief in taking the loss on the mound.
The Brewers held onto a late lead and prevailed with a 3-2 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday, as -145 favorites. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Prince Fielder smacked a two-run homer to lead the Brewers. Chris Narveson fanned 10 batters in the win, and Trevor Hoffman earned his 35th save.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 88-63 SU
Milwaukee: 75-77 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee’s last 13 games at home
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Philadelphia, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Handicapping: Mariners vs Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 16-5 record and a 2.45 ERA this season.
The Blue Jays will counter Hernandez with Ricky Romero. Lefthander Romero has a 4.28 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners were defeated 5-4 by the Rays on Wednesday, as +160 underdogs. The game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Lowe allowed two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Travis Snider homered and drove in two runs in helping the Blue Jays defeat the Orioles 7-3 on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jose Bautista went 2-for-5 at the plate with one RBI and two runs scored. Scott Richmond pitched five innings for the win, allowing five hits and three runs.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 79-73 SU
Toronto: 69-83 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle’s last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto’s last 12 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Toronto home to Seattle, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Odds: Dodgers vs Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Vicente Padilla in this one. Righthander Padilla is 11-6 this season with a 4.52 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be J.D. Martin who starts for the Nationals. righthander Martin is 5-4 with a 4.21 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Justin Maxwell scored on a ninth-inning throwing error as the Nationals snuck past the Dodgers 5-4 on Wednesday. The Nationals won the game as +160 underdogs, and the nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Zimmerman belted a three-run homer to lead the Nationals. Saul Rivera recorded the final two outs and was credited with the victory.
James Loney went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Dodgers, who were -180 favorites. James McDonald gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 91-61 SU
Washington: 52-99 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Washington are 2-8
After a loss are 9-1

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-9
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Washington is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, Friday, September 25
Washington home to Atlanta, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Odds: Tigers vs Indians

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.
The Tigers will give the ball to ace starter Justin Verlander in this one. Righthander Verlander is 16-9 this season with a 3.44 ERA.
It’ll be Carlos Carrasco toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Carrasco is 0-2 with a 9.64 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Guillen launched two home runs in leading the Tigers to an 11-3 rout of the Indians on Wednesday. The Tigers won that game as -115 favorites, and the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Miguel Cabrera belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs for the Tigers. Rick Porcello earned the win, allowing six hits and one run over five innings.
Travis Hafner drove in a pair of runs for the Indians, who were +105 underdogs. Justin Masterson gave up eight runs over four innings in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 3 straight games.
Cleveland has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 81-70 SU
Cleveland: 61-90 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 8-2
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit’s last 15 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland’s last 15 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland’s last 21 games at home
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Detroit at Chi White Sox, Friday, September 25
Cleveland home to Baltimore, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Handicapping: Rangers-Athletics

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Scott Feldman in this one. Righthander Feldman is 17-5 this season with a 3.28 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Brett Anderson. The lefthander has a 4.21 ERA to go along with a 10-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 113-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Hank Blalock drove in four runs to help the Rangers get past the A’s 9-8 on Wednesday, as -125 favorites. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Marlon Byrd had two hits with two RBIs and three runs scored for the Rangers. Tommy Hunter gave up nine hits and seven runs over 5 2-3 innings in the win.
Cliff Pennington drove in a pair of runs for the A’s, who were +105 underdogs. Clayton Mortensen gave up seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in taking the loss.
Team records:
Texas: 83-68 SU
Oakland: 72-80 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Texas home to Tampa Bay, Friday, September 25
Oakland at LA Angels, Friday, September 25

 

MLB Betting: Reds vs Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Righthander Bronson Arroyo will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Arroyo is 13-13 this season with a 4.04 ERA.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be Charlie Morton. The righthander has a 5.00 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Reds clobbered the Pirates for the second straight night with a 12-2 victory on Wednesday, as -125 favorites. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Joey Votto went 4-for-5 with one RBI and three runs scored for the Reds. Homer Bailey scattered four hits and two runs over six innings in the win.
Kevin Hart was rocked for eight runs in 4 1-3 innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Pirates as +105 underdogs in that contest.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 71-81 SU
Pittsburgh: 56-94 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh’s last 17 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Next up:
Cincinnati at Houston, Friday, September 25
Pittsburgh home to LA Dodgers, Friday, September 25

 

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