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Athletics-Mariners Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners will meet on the field at Safeco Field on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Righthander Trevor Cahill will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Cahill is 0-2 this season with a 5.40 ERA.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be Jarrod Washburn. The lefthander has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jose Lopez drove in the winning run in the ninth inning on Friday, as the Mariners got past the A’s 8-7. The Mariners won the game as a -110 pick’em, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Franklin Gutierrez belted a two-run dinger for the Mariners. Shawn Kelley tossed just under two innings of relief for the win.
Matt Holliday homered and drove in two runs for the A’s. Russ Springer gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 8-12
SU
Seattle
: 14-9 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Seattle home to Oakland, Sunday, May 3

 

White Sox-Rangers Lines Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Jose Contreras will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Contreras is 0-3 this season with a 6.75 ERA.
Contreras’s opponent in this one will be Brandon McCarthy. The Rangers righthander has a 5.32 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox came from three runs down and defeated the Rangers 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Chris Getz had two hits and drove in one run to lead the White Sox. Mark Buehrle tossed six innings and improved to 4-0, while Bobby Jenks notched his sixth save.
Ian Kinsler drove in two runs in a losing effort for the Rangers. Derek Holland gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 12-10 SU
Texas: 10-12 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to Chi White Sox, Sunday, May 3

 

Royals-Twins Odds Preview

The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Bannister in this game. Bannister has a 2-0 record and a 0.69 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Glen Perkins. The righthander has a 2.48 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins scored four runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Royals 7-5 on Friday, as -180 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs for the Twins. Kevin Slowey threw five innings to pick up the win, allowing eight hits and five runs.
Jose Guillen went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Royals, who were +160 underdogs. Sidney Ponson gave up nine hits and seven runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 12-11 SU
Minnesota: 12-11 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Minnesota home to Kansas City, Sunday, May 3

 

Red Sox-Rays Lines Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will trot Tim Wakefield out to the mound in this one. Righthander Wakefield has a 2-1 record and a 1.86 ERA this season.
The Rays will counter Wakefield with Jeff Niemann. Righthander Niemann has a 4.43 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays won their second straight over the Red Sox with a 6-2 victory on Friday, as +100 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted total of 9.
Evan Longoria led the Rays with a grand slam home run. Andy Sonnanstine allowed just eight hits and two runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Justin Masterson had six hits and six runs over six innings for the Red Sox, who were favored at -120.
Current streak:
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 14-9 SU
Tampa Bay: 10-14 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Boston, Sunday, May 3

 

Reds-Pirates Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park.
Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Owings is 1-2 this season with a 3.78 ERA.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be Ross Ohlendorf. The righthander has a 3.24 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Bronson Arroyo tossed a four-hit shutout through eight innings on Friday, as the Reds defeated the Pirates 4-0. The Reds won the game as +115 underdogs, while the four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Brandon Phillips belted a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Reds. Arroyo improved to 4-1 with the win.
Zach Duke surrendered one run off six hits over seven innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Pirates as -135 favorites in that contest.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 12-10 SU
Pittsburgh: 11-11 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cincinnati, Sunday, May 3

 

Diamondbacks-Brewers Odds Preview

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Righthander Dan Haren will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Haren is 2-3 this season with a 1.54 ERA.
It’ll be Braden Looper toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Looper is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks charged back with four runs in the eighth inning on Friday as they defeated the Brewers 5-2. The Diamondbacks won the game as +135 underdogs, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Tony Clark drove in two runs to lead the Diamondbacks. Tony Pena won his third straight on the mound, and Chad Qualls collected his fifth save.
Carlos Villanueva surrendered two runs in relief and was saddled with the loss for the Brewers, who were favored at -155.
Team records:
Arizona: 10-13 SU
Milwaukee: 12-11 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 0-10
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
Arizona is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Arizona, Sunday, May 3

 

Rockies-Giants Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park.
Jason Marquis will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Marquis is 3-1 this season with a 4.10 ERA.
The Giants will counter Marquis with Matt Cain. Righthander Cain has a 2.08 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants foiled a late rally and held on to defeat the Rockies 3-2 on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s five runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Travis Ishikawa drove in one run and went 2-for-3 at the plate for the Giants. Randy Johnson tossed seven shutout innings to post his second victory, and Brian Wilson notched his sixth save.
Chris Iannetta smacked a solo home run for the Rockies. Ubaldo Jimenez gave up five hits and three runs over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 8-13 SU
San Francisco: 11-10 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Francisco are 8-2
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
San Francisco home to Colorado, Sunday, May 3

 

Indians-Tigers Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Aaron Laffey will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Lefthander Laffey is 2-0 this season with a 2.41 ERA.
It’ll be Zach Miner toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Miner is 2-1 with a 6.43 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jhonny Peralta drove in two runs and the Indians held off a late charge to defeat the Tigers 6-5 on Friday, as +155 underdogs. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Carl Pavano tossed 7 1-3 innings for the win, and Kerry Wood closed out the ninth for his fifth save.
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer for the Tigers, who were -175 favorites. Armando Galarraga surrendered eight hits and five runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 9-14 SU
Detroit: 11-11 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Detroit home to Cleveland, Sunday, May 3

 

Mets-Phillies Odds Preview

The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Oliver Perez in this game. Perez has a 1-2 record and a 9.31 ERA this season.
It’ll be Jamie Moyer toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Moyer is 3-1 with a 5.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets got out to an early lead and never looked back in a 7-4 win over the Phillies on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 11 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (11).
Daniel Murphy belted a two-run homer to lead the Mets. Mike Pelfrey improved to 3-0 with the win, and Francisco Rodriguez earned his fifth save.
Chase Utley went deep for the Phillies, while Chan Ho Park gave up eight hits and seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 10-12 SU
Philadelphia: 11-10 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 9-1
After a win are 3-7

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Mets are 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to NY Mets, Sunday, May 3

 

Astros-Braves Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Turner Field.
The Astros will give the ball to ace starter Roy Oswalt in this one. Righthander Oswalt is 0-2 this season with a 3.94 ERA.
Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 1.72 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jeff Francoeur drove in three runs to lead the Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Astros, as -170 favorites last time out. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Omar Infante and Yunel Escobar drove in two runs apiece for the Braves. Derek Lowe allowed eight hits and two runs over 6 2-3 innings in picking up the win.
Lance Berkman and Mike Hampton drove in the runs for the Astros, who were +150 underdogs. Hampton gave up five hits and six runs in just over four innings of work in the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 9-14 SU
Atlanta: 11-11 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to Houston, Sunday, May 3