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White Sox-Twins Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Mark Buehrle in this game. Buehrle has a 11-3 record and a 3.28 ERA this season.
The Twins will counter Buehrle with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 5.04 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Cuddyer smashed a two-run jack to lift the Twins past the White Sox 4-3 on Monday night.
Minnesota won as a -110 home pick ’em, as the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Glen Perkins allowed three runs over seven innings to get the victory for the Twins, while Joe Nathan pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save for Minnesota.
Paul Konerko hit a two-run blast for Chicago, as John Danks surrendered two earned runs over seven innings to take the loss for the White Sox.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 51-49 SU
Minnesota: 50-50 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
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 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Next up:
Minnesota home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, July 29

 

 

Tigers-Rangers Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Lucas French in this one. Lefthander French is 1-1 this season with a 2.53 ERA.
The Rangers will counter French with ace Vicente Padilla. Righthander Padilla has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tommy Hunter allowed only one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Rangers dropped the Tigers 5-2 on Monday night.
Texas won as -140 home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 9.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
Hank Blalock knocked in two runs for the Rangers, while Michael Young was 3-for-4 with a solo shot for Texas.
Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 with a big fly for Detroit, as losing pitcher Armando Galarraga allowed four runs over seven innings for the Tigers.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 52-46 SU
Texas: 55-42 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas’s last 12 games
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Texas home to Detroit, Wednesday, July 29

 

Nationals-Brewers Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
The Nationals will trot Collin Balester out to the mound in this one. Righthander Balester has a 0-1 record and a 6.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Carlos Villanueva. The 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.
Josh Willingham went 3-for-5 with two homers and eight runs batted in to lead the Nationals over the Brewers 14-6 on Monday night.
Washington cashed as +140 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Adam Dunn was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for the Nationals, while Jason Bergmann picked up the win in relief of starter Craig Stammen for Washington.
Ryan Braun went 3-for-4 with a two-run blast for Milwaukee, as Jeff Suppan was rocked for 10 runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Brewers.
Current streak:
Washington has won 3 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 31-68 SU
Milwaukee: 49-50 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Washington, Wednesday, July 29

 

Astros-Cubs Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs meet at Wrigley Field.
Ace righthander Roy Oswalt will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Oswalt is 6-4 this season with a 3.66 ERA.
Oswalt’s opponent in this one will be Ryan Dempster. The Cubs righthander has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alfonso Soriano‘s walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 13th inning lifted the Cubs over the Astros 5-1 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -140 home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Derrek Lee was 2-for-3 with a solo drive for the Cubs, while Jeff Samardzija picked up the win in relief of starter Carlos Zambrano for Chicago.
Carlos Lee went 2-for-5 with a big fly for Houston, as Chris Sampson was hit with the loss after allowing Soriano’s blast in the bottom of the 13th inning.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 50-49
SU
Chicago
: 52-45 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Houston are 2-8
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston’s last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Houston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Houston, Wednesday, July 29

 

Braves-Marlins Odds Preview

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Jair Jurrjens in this one. Righthander Jurrjens is 9-7 this season with a 2.67 ERA.
Jurrjens’s opponent in this one will be Ricky Nolasco. The Marlins ace righthander has a 5.33 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves defeated Milwaukee 10-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Casey Kotchman homered and drove in three runs for Atlanta, while Brian McCann was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI in the win.
The Marlins defeated the Dodgers 8-6 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Hanley Ramirez was 2-4 with three RBI for Florida and Dan Uggla hit a solo home run.
Team records:
Atlanta: 51-48 SU
Florida: 51-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games at home
Florida is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Wednesday, July 29

 

 

Athletics-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
Righthander Vin Mazzaro will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Mazzaro is 2-7 this season with a 4.75 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Mazzaro with Clay Buchholz. Righthander Buchholz has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-4 with a big fly and two runs batted in, as the Red Sox defeated the Athletics 8-3 on Monday night.
Boston won as -270 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Jed Lowrie also drove in two runs for the Red Sox, while winning pitcher Josh Beckett gave up three runs over seven innings for Boston.
Kurt Suzuki knocked in two runs for Oakland, as Trevor Cahill was tagged for six runs over five innings to take the loss for the Athletics.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 41-57 SU
Boston: 58-40 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 11 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
Boston home to Oakland, Wednesday, July 29

 

Rockies-Mets Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Mets on Tuesday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field.
Jason Marquis will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Marquis is 12-6 this season with a 3.49 ERA.
The Mets will counter Marquis with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 4.99 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Fernando Tatis’ pinch-hit grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Mets past the Rockies 7-3 on Monday night.
New York won as +140 home underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jeff Francoeur hit a solo drive for the Mets, while Pedro Feliciano picked up the win in relief of starter Oliver Perez for New York.
Troy Tulowitzki had a two-run blast for Colorado, as Juan Rincon took the loss after allowing Tatis’ grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 54-45 SU
New York: 47-51 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 1-9
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Colorado is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 9 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 19-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Colorado, Wednesday, July 29

 

Padres-Reds Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kevin Correia in this game. Correia has a 6-8 record and a 4.92 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Correia with Bronson Arroyo. Righthander Arroyo has a 5.21 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Brandon Phillips hit a three-run homer to lead the Reds over the Padres 6-4 on Monday night.
Cincinnati won as -170 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Jonny Gomes went 2-for-3 with a pair of dingers for the Reds, while Homer Bailey gave up three runs over 7 1-3 innings to get the win for Cincinnati.
Adrian Gonzalez and Everth Cabrera were both 2-for-4 with a big fly for San Diego, as Josh Geer took the loss after allowing four earned runs over four innings for the Padres.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-62 SU
Cincinnati: 45-53 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Diego, Wednesday, July 29

 

Yankees-Rays Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 10-6 this season with a 3.67 ERA.
It’ll be ace Scott Kazmir toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Kazmir is 4-6 with a 6.69 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Swisher was 2-for-5 with two homers and three runs batted in, as the Yankees dumped the Rays 11-4 on Monday night.
New York cashed as -115 road favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot for the Yankees, while A.J. Burnett held the Rays to no earned runs over seven innings to earn the win for New York.
Pat Burrell had a solo dinger for Tampa Bay, as James Shields was tagged for five runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the defeat for the Rays.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 61-38 SU
Tampa Bay: 54-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 29

 

Royals-Orioles Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Brian Bannister will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 this season with a 3.68 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-8 with a 6.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Billy Butler was 5-for-5 with three runs batted in to lead the Royals over the Orioles 5-3 on Monday night.
Kansas City cashed as +130 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 10.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Mark Teahen went 2-for-5 with an RBI for the Royals, while Robinson Tejeda picked up the win in relief of starter Bruce Chen for Kansas City.
Adam Jones had a solo homer and two RBIs for Baltimore, as Matt Albers was handed the loss after coming into the game for Orioles starter Rich Hill.
Team records:
Kansas City: 39-59
SU
Baltimore
: 42-56 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 2-8
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Baltimore is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Wednesday, July 29