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Pirates-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Virgil Vasquez in this game. Vasquez has a 1-4 record and a 5.54 ERA this season.
It’ll be Max Scherzer toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks in this contest. Righthander Scherzer is 5-6 with a 3.88 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Justin Upton launched a two-run homer and drove in three runs as the Diamondbacks shut down the Pirates 7-0 on Saturday. The Diamondbacks won the game as -140 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Doug Davis allowed five hits over six scoreless innings to earn his fifth victory of the season.
Ross Ohlendorf was tagged for six hits and three runs over six innings on the hill for the Pirates, who were +120 underdogs.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-54 SU
Arizona: 42-56 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Sunday 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:
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Pittsburgh’s last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh’s last 12 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games at home
Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona’s last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh at San Francisco, Monday, July 27
Arizona home to Philadelphia, Monday, July 27

 

Marlins-Dodgers Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.
The Marlins will trot Chris Volstad out to the mound in this one. Righthander Volstad has a 7-9 record and a 4.34 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Dodgers will be Jason Schmidt. The righthander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Casey Blake hit a walk-off single to give the Dodgers a 4-3 victory over the Marlins on Saturday, as -185 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Orlando Hudson went 3-for-5 at the plate with one RBI for the Dodgers. Jonathan Broxton improved to 7-0 with the victory in relief.
Jorge Cantu drove in a run for the Marlins, while scoring another in a losing effort. Dan Meyer gave up the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound. Oddsmakers listed the Marlins as a +165 underdog in that game.
Team records:
Florida: 50-48 SU
Los Angeles: 62-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers’s last 15 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Tuesday, July 28
LA Dodgers at St. Louis, Monday, July 27

 

Twins-Angels Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium.
The Twins will give the ball to starter Anthony Swarzak in this one. Righthander Swarzak is 2-3 this season with a 4.15 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Ervin Santana who starts for the Angels. Righthander Santana is 4-5 with a 6.86 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels won their third straight in the four-game series against Minnesota with an 11-5 rout of the Twins on Saturday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Maicer Izturis belted a three-run homer to lead the Angels, while Chone Figgins homered and drove in a pair of runs. Matt Palmer improved to 8-1 with the win.
Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer and finished with three runs batted in for the Twins. Nick Blackburn surrendered six hits and six runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 4 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 8 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 48-50 SU
Los Angeles: 58-38 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
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 on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota home to Chi White Sox, Monday, July 27
LA Angels home to Cleveland, Monday, July 27

 

Giants-Rockies Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies meet at Coors Field.
Ryan Sadowski will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Righthander Sadowski is 2-2 this season with a 4.15 ERA.
Sadowski’s opponent in this one will be Aaron Cook. The Rockies ace righthander has a 3.94 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies hammered the Giants 8-2 as -170 favorites on Saturday. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Troy Tulowitzki belted a three-run homer and drove in five runs to lead the Rockies. Jorge De La Rosa whiffed seven batters over 7 1-3 innings for his eighth victory.
Pablo Sandoval had two hits and drove in one run for the Giants, who were +150 underdogs. Jonathan Sanchez gave up five runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
San Francisco: 52-45 SU
Colorado: 53-44 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 9 games
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Colorado is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Francisco home to Pittsburgh, Monday, July 27
Colorado at NY Mets, Monday, July 27

 

Reds-Cubs Odds Preview

The division rival Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Reds will trot Micah Owings out to the mound in this one. Righthander Owings has a 6-9 record and a 5.55 ERA this season.
Owings’s opponent in this one will be Rich Harden. The Cubs righthander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aramis Ramirez belted a two-run homer as the Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3 on Saturday. The Cubs won the game as -140 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley also went deep for the Cubs. Kevin Hart went six innings on the hill for the victory, allowing just five hits and one run.
Joey Votto belted a solo home run and had a sacrifice fly RBI for the Reds, who were +120 underdogs. Johnny Cuteo gave up nine hits and four runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 5 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 44-52
SU
Chicago
: 50-45 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Diego, Monday, July 27
Chi Cubs home to Houston, Monday, July 27

 

Rangers-Royals Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kevin Millwood in this game. Millwood has a 9-7 record and a 3.44 ERA this season.
Millwood’s opponent in this one will be Sidney Ponson. The Royals righthander has a 7.00 ERA to go along with a 1-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals evened their three-game series with a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Billy Butler cracked a two-run homer to help lead the Royals. Luke Hochevar had 13 strikeouts over seven innings for his sixth win of the season.
Michael Young went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Rangers, who were +105 underdogs. Derek Holland allowed seven hits and four runs over 4 2-3 innings on the hill.
Team records:
Texas: 53-42 SU
Kansas City: 38-58 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 2-8
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas’s last 10 games
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Texas home to Detroit, Monday, July 27
Kansas City at Baltimore, Monday, July 27

 

Braves-Brewers Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Miller Park.
Ace righthander Derek Lowe will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Lowe is 9-7 this season with a 4.26 ERA.
Lowe‘s opponent in this one will be Braden Looper. The Brewers righthander has a 4.64 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Yovani Gallardo tossed a four-hit shutout through seven innings on Saturday, as the Brewers defeated the Braves 4-0. The Brewers won the game as as a -110 pick’em, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Craig Counsell went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Brewers. Gallardo fanned six batters and improved to 9-7 with the win.
Tommy Hanson surrendered nine hits and two runs over seven innings in the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 50-48 SU
Milwaukee: 49-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta’s last 14 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee’s last 14 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Florida, Tuesday, July 28
Milwaukee home to Washington, Monday, July 27

 

Mets-Astros Lines Preview

The New York Mets and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 6-5 this season with a 4.93 ERA.
Hernandez‘s opponent in this one will be Brian Moehler. The Astros righthander has a 4.92 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jeff Francoeur smacked a three-run homer and drove in four runs as the Mets crushed the Astros 10-3 as +130 underdogs on Saturday. The 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Luis Castillo had two hits with one RBI and two runs scored for the Mets. Jonathan Niese allowed just four hits and one run over seven innings for his first victory of the season.
Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer for the Astros, who had been favored at -150. Russ Ortiz surrendered six runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
New York: 45-51
SU
Houston
: 50-47 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets’s last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
NY Mets home to Colorado, Monday, July 27
Houston at Chi Cubs, Monday, July 27

 

Padres-Nationals Odds Preview

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Padres will give the ball to starter Chad Gaudin in this one. Righthander Gaudin is 4-9 this season with a 4.93 ERA.
It’ll be John Lannan toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Lannan is 7-7 with a 3.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
After a long rain delay it was the Nationals who came away with a dominating 13-1 victory over the Padres on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs for the Nationals. Tyler Clippard tossed four innings of relief in earning the win.
Tim Stauffer was banged around for two runs in the first inning in suffering the loss.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-60
SU
Washington
: 29-68 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against San Diego
Next up:
San Diego at Cincinnati, Monday, July 27
Washington at Milwaukee, Monday, July 27

 

Orioles-Red Sox Lines Preview

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Orioles will trot David Hernandez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hernandez has a 2-2 record and a 3.82 ERA this season.
Hernandez‘s opponent in this one will be John Smoltz. The Red Sox righthander has a 6.31 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
David Ortiz belted a three-run homer in the first inning as the Red Sox went on to defeat the Orioles 7-2 on Saturday, as -250 favorites. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Adam LaRoche launched a two-run homer, and Jacoby Ellsbury had a pair of RBIs for the Red Sox. Jon Lester tossed 7 1-3 innings for the win, allowing eight hits and two runs.
Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in one run for the Orioles, who were +220 underdogs. Jeremy Guthrie gave up eight hits and five runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 5 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 41-55 SU
Boston: 57-39 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 9 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Monday, July 27
Boston home to Oakland, Monday, July 27