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Dodgers-Cardinals Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium.
The Dodgers will trot Clayton Kershaw out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Kershaw has a 8-5 record and a 2.96 ERA this season.
It’ll be Joel Pineiro toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Pineiro is 9-9 with a 2.95 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mark DeRosa smashed a three-run homer, as the Cardinals drilled the Dodgers 10-0 on Tuesday night.
St. Louis cashed as -130 home favorites as the teams played OVER the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Adam Wainwright pitched eight scoreless innings to get the victory for the Cardinals, while Yadier Molina was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for St. Louis.
Losing pitcher Chad Billingsley was rocked for six runs over 5 2-3 innings for Los Angeles, as Russell Martin went 2-for-3 for the Dodgers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles:
62-38 SU
St.
Louis: 55-48 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers’s last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
St. Louis home to LA Dodgers, Thursday, July 30
 

White Sox-Twins Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome.
Jose Contreras will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Righthander Contreras is 4-9 this season with a 4.80 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Francisco Liriano who starts for the Twins. Lefthander Liriano is 4-10 with a 5.56 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Punto knocked in two runs, as the Twins topped the White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota won as -120 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Scott Baker allowed only one run over six innings to earn the win for the Twins, while Joe Nathan picked up his 28th save of the season for Minnesota.
Gordon Beckham went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for Chicago, as Mark Buehrle gave up five runs over 6 1-3 innings to take the loss for the White Sox.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 51-50 SU
Minnesota: 51-50 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to NY Yankees, Thursday, July 30
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Friday, July 31
 

Tigers-Rangers Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark.
The Tigers will give the ball to ace starter Justin Verlander in this one. Righthander Verlander is 11-5 this season with a 3.12 ERA.
Verlander’s opponent in this one will be Scott Feldman. The Rangers righthander has a 3.04 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ian Kinsler drove in three runs to lead the Rangers over the Tigers 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Texas cashed as -120 home favorites as the game resulted in a PUSH on the 10-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Elvis Andrus went 3-for-4 with a solo shot and two runs batted in for the Rangers, while Jason Grilli picked up the win in relief of starter Doug Mathis for Texas.
Dusty Ryan knocked in a pair of runs for Detroit, as Luke French took the loss after allowing five earned runs over five innings for the Tigers.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 52-47 SU
Texas: 56-42 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas’s last 9 games at home
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas’s last 13 games
Next up:
Detroit at Cleveland, Friday, July 31
Texas home to Seattle, Thursday, July 30
 

Nationals-Brewers Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Miller Park.
Garrett Mock will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Mock is 0-2 this season with a 7.27 ERA.
Mock’s opponent in this one will be Manny Parra. The Brewers lefthander has a 6.42 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Christian Guzman went 2-for-4 with a three-run blast, as the Nationals upset the Brewers 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Washington won as +160 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Nyjer Morgan was 2-for-5 with a dinger and three runs batted in for the Nationals, while winning pitcher Collin Balester allowed two runs over six innings for Washington.
J.J. Hardy went 3-for-3 with an RBI for Milwaukee, as Carlos Villanueva was tagged for five runs over four innings to take the loss for the Brewers.
Current streak:
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 32-68 SU
Milwaukee: 49-51 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Washington, Thursday, July 30
 

Athletics-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
Brett Anderson will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Anderson is 5-8 this season with a 4.32 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brad Penny who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Penny is 7-4 with a 4.71 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rajai Davis’ RBI-single highlighted a two-run 11th inning, as the Athletics went on to surprise the Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night.
Oakland won as +185 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Adam Kennedy was 5-for-7 with three runs batted in for the Athletics, while Craig Breslow got the victory in relief of starter Vin Mazzaro for Oakland.
Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 with two RBIs for Boston, as Manny Delcarmen was tagged with the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning.
Team records:
Oakland: 42-57 SU
Boston: 58-41 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Oakland
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 12 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
Boston home to Oakland, Thursday, July 30
 

Rockies-Mets Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citi Field.
Righthander Jason Hammel will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Hammel is 5-5 this season with a 4.39 ERA.
The Mets will counter Hammel with ace Johan Santana. Lefthander Santana has a 3.12 ERA to go along with a 11-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mike Pelfrey tossed 6 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the victory, as the Mets downed the Rockies 4-0 on Tuesday night.
New York won as +130 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
David Murphy was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Mets, while David Wright also went 2-for-3 for New York.
Jason Marquis allowed two earned runs over six innings to take the loss for Colorado, as Todd Helton was 2-for-3 for the Rockies.
Current streak:
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
New York has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 54-46 SU
New York: 48-51 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 8-2
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
NY Mets home to Colorado, Thursday, July 30
 

Padres-Reds Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Righthander Mat Latos will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Latos is 1-1 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Aaron Harang who starts for the Reds. Righthander Harang is 5-11 with a 4.25 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in to lift the Padres past the Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night.
San Diego won as +140 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Adrian Gonzalez homered for the Padres, while Kevin Correia got the win after allowing two runs over six innings for San Diego.
Jonny Gomes and Craig Tatum knocked in runs for Cincinnati, as losing pitcher Bronson Arroyo gave up three runs over 6 1-3 innings for the Reds.
Team records:
San Diego: 39-62 SU
Cincinnati: 45-54 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Diego, Thursday, July 30
 

Braves-Marlins Odds Preview

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 5-7 this season with a 4.04 ERA.
Starting this game for the Marlins will be ace Josh Johnson. The righthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 9-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ross Gload’s pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Marlins over the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as +120 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Hanley Ramirez drove in two runs for the Marlins, while Leo Nunez picked up the win in relief of starter Ricky Nolasco for Florida.
Garret Anderson was 2-for-4 with a solo shot for Atlanta, as Rafael Soriano took the loss after allowing Gload’s dinger in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 51-49 SU
Florida: 52-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games
Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Thursday, July 30
 

Yankees-Rays Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will meet on the field at Tropicana Field on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joba Chamberlain in this game. Chamberlain has a 6-2 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
It’ll be Matt Garza toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Garza is 7-7 with a 3.68 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Scott Kazmir allowed only one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Rays defeated the Yankees 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay won as +130 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton each went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Rays, who got a homer from Evan Longoria in the win.
Hideki Matsui was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for New York, while CC Sabathia was tagged with the loss after giving up five earned runs over 5 2-3 innings for the Yankees.
Team records:
New York: 61-39 SU
Tampa Bay: 55-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 9-1
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at Chi White Sox, Thursday, July 30
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Friday, July 31
 

Royals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Camden Yards.
The Royals will trot ace Zach Greinke out to the mound in this one. Righthander Greinke has a 10-6 record and a 2.04 ERA this season.
It’ll be Brad Bergesen toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Bergesen is 6-5 with a 3.56 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
John Buck’s run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning lifted the Royals past the Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Kansas City cashed as +110 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Billy Butler hit a two-run homer for the Royals, while Jamey Wright picked up the win in relief of starter Brian Bannister for Kansas City.
Adam Jones smashed a two-run dinger for Baltimore, as Danys Baez was tagged with the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning.
Current streak:
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 40-59
SU
Baltimore
: 42-57 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 3-7
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 8 games
Baltimore is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Thursday, July 30