As NFL betting fans prepare for an exciting year in the NFC North, it’s fitting that Minnesota and Chicago clash this week in a crucial MLB series. Let’s forecast tomorrow’s White Sox/Twins tilt, along with another important matchup.
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins
Tuesday, July 28, 8:10 p.m. ET
Mark Buehrle (11-3, 3.28) vs Scott Baker (8-7, 5.04)
You’ll be lucky to see a single batter walked in Tuesday’s Sox/Twins baseball lines. Both Buehrle and Baker are known for their outstanding control and both are pitching well of late. Baker has won six of seven decisions, while Buehrle threw a perfect game (and his second career no-hitter) in his last start. He’s also allowed three or fewer runs six times in his last seven starts.
The edge goes to the White Sox because their potent lineup has Scott Baker’s number. They’ve faced him twice this year and scored nine runs in 11 innings. Baker’s also had trouble with the long ball this season and that doesn’t bode well against the likes of Carlos Quentin, Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome.
MLB prediction: White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals
Tuesday, July 28, 8:15 p.m. ET
Chad Billingsley (10-5, 3.72) vs Adam Wainwright (11-6, 2.95)
Aside from his most recent start, Chad Billingsley has really struggled in July. My guess is that he’s fatigued, as he seems to top 100 pitches in every start. Even if he finds his groove in St. Louis, the Cards can feel confident sending Adam Wainwright to the hill. He’s 3-1 with a 1.41 ERA this month, so the Cards are the best betting management pick on Tuesday night.
The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&TPark.
The Pirates will trot ace PaulMaholm out to the mound in this one. LefthanderMaholm has a 6-4 record and a 4.64 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace TimLincecum toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. RighthanderLincecum is 10-3 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates lost to Arizona 9-0 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
VirgilVasquez took the loss for Pittsburgh after allowing four runs on six hits in three innings.
The Giants lost to Colorado 4-2 as a +205 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
EdgarRenteria was 2-4 with an RBI for San Francisco and RyanSadowski allowed three runs on five hits in 2 2-3 innings.
Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games. San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Team records: Pittsburgh: 43-55 SU San Francisco: 52-46 SU
Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
San Francisco most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8 After playing Colorado are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider: Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco Pittsburgh is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games at home
Next up: San Francisco home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28
The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Blue Jays will trot RickyRomero out to the mound in this one. LefthanderRomero has a 8-4 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be FelixHernandez. The righthander has a 2.45 ERA to go along with a 11-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays defeated TampaBay 5-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brett Cecil allowed only one run on four hits over seven innings for Toronto and Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run in the win.
The Mariners lost to Cleveland 12-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
FranklinGutierrez drove in a pair of runs for Seattle, while JasonVargas was roughed up for six runs on seven hits in four innings.
Current streak: Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
Team records: Toronto: 48-51 SU Seattle: 51-47 SU
Toronto most recently: When playing on Monday are 1-9 Before playing Seattle are 8-2 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a win are 3-7
Seattle most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games
Next up: Seattle home to Toronto, Tuesday, July 28
The Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AngelStadium.
RighthanderCarlPavano will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Pavano is 8-8 this season with a 5.48 ERA.
Pavano’s opponent in this one will be JoeSaunders. The Angels lefthander has a 4.94 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians defeated Seattle 12-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
JhonnyPeralta homered and drove in four runs for Cleveland, while TravisHafner homered and had three RBI in the win.
The Angels lost to Minnesota 10-1 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Kendry Morales hit a solo home run for the Angels and ErvinSantana was ripped for six runs on six hits in 3 2-3 innings.
Current streak: Cleveland has won 4 straight games.
Team records: Cleveland: 41-58 SU Los Angeles: 58-39 SU
Cleveland most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a win are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 7 games at home LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
Next up: LA Angels home to Cleveland, Tuesday, July 28
The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at ChaseField.
LefthanderJamieMoyer will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Moyer is 9-7 this season with a 5.65 ERA.
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be JonGarland. The righthander has a 4.41 ERA to go along with a 5-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies defeated St. Louis 9-2 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Ryan Howard was 3-3 with a home run and three RBI for Philadelphia, while Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez all hit two-run homers in the win.
The Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh 9-0 as a +180 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
MaxScherzer pitched seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts for Arizona, while GerardoParra homered and had four RBI in the win.
Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Arizona has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Philadelphia: 56-40 SU Arizona: 43-56 SU
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 6-4 After playing St. Louis are 8-2 After a win are 8-2
Arizona most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Arizona The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 16 of Arizona’s last 24 games at home Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up: Arizona home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 28
The division rival Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at The Metrodome.
JohnDanks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. LefthanderDanks is 8-6 this season with a 3.98 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be GlenPerkins who starts for the Twins. RighthanderPerkins is 5-6 with a 5.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox defeated Detroit 5-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Clayton Richard allowed one run on five hits over eight innings for Chicago and Paul Konerko hit a two-run home run in the win.
The Twins defeated the Angels 10-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
JustinMorneau homered twice and drove in three runs for Minnesota, while Denard Span homered and had four RBI in the win.
Team records: Chicago: 51-48 SU Minnesota: 49-50 SU
Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
Minnesota most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider: 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 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Minnesota is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up: Minnesota home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, July 28
The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
ArmandoGalarraga will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. RighthanderGalarraga is 5-8 this season with a 4.82 ERA.
It’ll be TommyHunter toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. RighthanderHunter is 2-1 with a 2.17 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost to the White Sox 5-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
RyanRaburn drove in Detroit’s only run and RickPorcello surrendered five runs on five hits in 5 1-3 innings.
The Rangers defeated Kansas City 7-2 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
MichaelYoung was 3-4 with a pair of RBI, while AndruwJones hit a solo home run in the win.
Team records: Detroit: 52-45 SU Texas: 54-42 SU
Detroit most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
Texas most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas 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 The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas’s last 11 games Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The fans at MillerPark will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Monday.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander CraigStammen in this game. Stammen has a 3-5 record and a 4.14 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Stammen with JeffSuppan. RighthanderSuppan has a 4.71 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals defeated San Diego 3-2 as a -155 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
AustinKearns singled in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth for Washington and JoshWillingham hit a solo home run in the win.
The Brewers lost to Atlanta 10-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
CoreyHart hit a two-run home run for Milwaukee and RyanBraun was 2-4 with a run scored.
Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Washington: 30-68 SU Milwaukee: 49-49 SU
Washington most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a win are 4-6
Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Washington is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home
Next up: Milwaukee home to Washington, Tuesday, July 28
The Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 10-6 record and a 2.72 ERA this season.
Rodriguez‘s opponent in this one will be CarlosZambrano. The Cubs ace righthander has a 3.48 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros lost to the Mets 8-3 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
CarlosLee was 3-4 with an RBI and a run scored for Houston, while BrianMoehler surrendered five runs on eight hits in 4 2-3 innings.
The Cubs defeated Cincinnati 5-2 as a -230 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
KosukeFukudome drove in a pair of runs for the Cubs, while RichHarden allowed only one run on one hits with eight strikeouts in six innings in the win.
Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Chicago has won 4 straight games.
Team records: Houston: 50-48 SU Chicago: 51-45 SU
Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3
Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 10 games at home
Next up: Chi Cubs home to Houston, Tuesday, July 28
The Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Citi Field.
RighthanderUbaldoJimenez will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Jimenez is 7-9 this season with a 3.85 ERA.
It’ll be OliverPerez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. LefthanderPerez is 2-3 with a 7.68 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies defeated San Francisco 4-2 as a -230 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
AaronCook pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on nine hits for Colorado and YorvitTorrealba was 2-3 with an RBI in the win.
The Mets defeated Houston 8-3 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
LuisCastillo and DavidWright were 2-4 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Mets, while LivanHernandez allowed three runs on eight hits in seven innings.
Current streak: Colorado has won 2 straight games. New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Colorado: 54-44 SU New York: 46-51 SU
Colorado most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing NY Mets are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 6-4
New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Colorado are 6-4 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Colorado is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing Colorado NY Mets are 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Next up: NY Mets home to Colorado, Tuesday, July 28
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