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Rangers-Mariners Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Tommy Hunter in this one. Righthander Hunter is 1-1 this season with a 3.18 ERA.
It’ll be Felix Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 8-3 with a 2.62 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andruw Jones belted three home runs to lead the Rangers to an 8-1 victory over the Angels on Wednesday, as +125 underdogs. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Marlon Byrd hit a two-run homer and Taylor Teagarden also went deep. Vicente Padilla allowed just eight hits and one run over six innings for the win.
The Mariners blew a ninth inning lead and lost 5-3 to the Orioles last time out, as -115 favorites. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Jose Lopez led the way with a two-run homer, and David Aardsma gave up five runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 47-36
SU
Seattle
: 43-41 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing LA Angels are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle’s last 20 games at home
Next up:
Seattle home to Texas, Friday, July 10

 

Marlins-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Chase Field.
The Marlins will trot Andrew Miller out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Miller has a 3-4 record and a 4.43 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Yusmeiro Petit. The righthander has a 8.06 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Chris Volstad tossed eight scoreless innings to help the Marlins blank the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday. The Marlins won that game as +100 underdogs, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Dan Uggla belted a three-run homer, and John Baker had three hits with one RBI. Volstad whiffed six batters in collecting his sixth victory.
The Diamondbacks rallied with five runs in the eighth inning as they defeated the Padres 5-1 on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
Felipe Lopez smacked a three-run homer to lead the way. Clay Zavada tossed one inning of relief for the victory.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 44-42 SU
Arizona: 36-49 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Arizona’s last 23 games at home
Next up:
Arizona home to Florida, Friday, July 10

 

Braves-Rockies Odds Preview

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Tommy Hanson in this one. Righthander Hanson is 4-0 this season with a 2.25 ERA.
Hanson‘s opponent in this one will be Aaron Cook. The Rockies ace righthander has a 3.76 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Kenshin Kawakami allowed just four hits and one run over six innings on Wednesday, as the Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the rubber match. The Braves on that game as +120 underdogs, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Casey Kotchman belted a solo home run in the win, and Rafael Soriano tossed a scoreless ninth for his 10th save.
The Rockies banged out 14 hits in a 10-4 rout of the Nationals on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. That game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Troy Tulowitzki went 3-for-4 at the plate a two-run homer, and Ryan Spilborghs drove in three runs. Jorge De La Rosa went 6 1-3 innings, and fanned five batters in the win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Colorado has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 41-43 SU
Colorado: 45-39 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado’s last 10 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Colorado is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Atlanta, Friday, July 10

 

Nationals-Astros Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Lannan in this game. Lannan has a 6-5 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
The Astros will counter Lannan with Russ Ortiz. Righthander Ortiz has a 4.84 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nationals were swept away by the Rockies in a three-game series by falling 10-4 in the series finale on Wednesday, as +160 underdogs. That game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Anderson Hernandez drove in two runs in a losing effort. Ross Detwiler allowed eight hits and six runs over four innings.
The Astros shut down the Pirates 5-0 in Wednesday’s rubber match, as -170 favorites. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Lance Berkman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the way. Wandy Rodriguez tossed a five-hit complete-game with 11 strikeouts.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 24-58
SU
Houston
: 41-42 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington’s last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Houston home to Washington, Friday, July 10

 

Royals-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Righthander Luke Hochevar will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Hochevar is 4-3 this season with a 5.08 ERA.
Hochevar’s opponent in this one will be Brad Penny. The Red Sox righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Royals dropped the series rubber match 3-1 to the Tigers last time out, as -135 favorites on the road. That game’s four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Alberto Collaspo hit a solo home run, while Zack Greinke gave up three runs in the loss.
David Ortiz belted a three-run homer and J.D. Drew also went deep as the Red Sox defeated the A’s 5-4 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the game’s posted over/under (9.5).
Tim Wakefield allowed 10 hits and three runs over six innings as he earned the win. Jonathan Papelbon closed out the game for his 22nd save.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 36-48 SU
Boston: 51-33 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City’s last 13 games
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas City is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Boston home to Kansas City, Friday, July 10

 

Dodgers-Mets Lines Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Thursday.
Lefthander Randy Wolf will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Wolf is 3-3 this season with a 3.49 ERA.
The Mets will counter Wolf with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 4.56 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mets gave up one run in the ninth inning and managed to fend off a late rally for a 5-4 win the over the Dodgers on Wednesday, as +125 underdogs. The game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jeremy Reed went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI and one run scored. Oliver Perez pitched five innings to earn the win, and Francisco Rodriguez notched his 22nd save.
Rafael Furcal had two hits and drove in two runs for the Dodgers, who were -145 favorites. Hiroki Kuroda gave up all five runs in the loss on the mound.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 53-31 SU
New York: 40-43 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
NY Mets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets’s last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Milwaukee, Friday, July 10
NY Mets home to Cincinnati, Friday, July 10

 

Reds-Phillies Odds Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Thursday.
Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Owings is 6-7 this season with a 4.68 ERA.
It’ll be Jamie Moyer toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Moyer is 7-6 with a 5.72 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Shane Victorino hit a walk-off single to lift the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Reds on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Jayson Werth homered for the Phillies, while Ryan Madson tossed two scoreless innings for the victory.
Laynce Nix and Ramon Hernandez drove in the runs for the Reds, who were +135 underdogs. David Weathers surrendered the inning run in relief as he took the loss.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 41-42 SU
Philadelphia: 44-38 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati at NY Mets, Friday, July 10
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh, Friday, July 10

 

Indians-White Sox Lines Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Indians will give the ball to starter David Huff in this one. Lefthander Huff is 4-3 this season with a 6.06 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be Clayton Richard. The lefthander has a 4.88 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The White Sox won their second straight of a three-game series with the Indians in a 5-1 win on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Jermaine Dye went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs for the White Sox. Contreras allowed just one run off six hits and had nine strikeouts in the win.
Jhonny Peralta went deep for the Indians, while Aaron Laffey gave up suffered the loss after giving up seven hits and four runs over six innings.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 33-52
SU
Chicago
: 44-40 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi White Sox’s last 23 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland at Detroit, Friday, July 10
Chi White Sox at Minnesota, Friday, July 10

 

Cardinals-Brewers Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers meet at Miller Park.
Righthander Joel Pineiro will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Pineiro is 6-9 this season with a 3.39 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Pineiro with Manny Parra. Lefthander Parra has a 7.52 ERA to go along with a 3-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Prince Fielder drove in the winning run to help the Brewers defeat the Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Mat Gamel belted a two-run homer to lead the way for the Brewers. Todd Coffey tossed two innings for the win, and Trevor Hoffman closed out the game with his 19th save.
Yadier Molina had two hits with one RBI and one run scored for the Cardinals, who were +105 underdogs. Jason Motte gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 46-40 SU
Milwaukee: 44-40 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
St. Louis at Chi Cubs, Friday, July 10
Milwaukee home to LA Dodgers, Friday, July 10

 

Yankees-Twins Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Thursday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome.
Righthander Alfredo Aceves will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Aceves is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Twins will counter Aceves with ace Francisco Liriano. Lefthander Liriano has a 5.49 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Yankees scored three runs in the second inning en route to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Twins on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. That game’s seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Brett Gardner led the Yankees with two RBIs, and Derek Jeter had two hits with one RBI. A.J. Burnett allowed two runs off seven hits in 6 1-3 innings, while Mariano Rivera collected his 22nd save.
Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Twins, who were +135 underdogs. Anthony Swarzak gave up eight hits and four runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 50-34 SU
Minnesota: 43-42 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at LA Angels, Friday, July 10
Minnesota home to Chi White Sox, Friday, July 10