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Marlins-Rays Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Righthander Chris Volstad will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Volstad is 5-7 this season with a 4.73 ERA.
It’ll be Jeff Niemann toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Niemann is 6-4 with a 4.23 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
B.J. Upton drove in three runs to help the Rays defeat the Marlins 7-3 on Friday, as -140 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Gabe Gross went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored for the Rays. J.P. Howell surrendered just one hit in relief for the win.
Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Marlins, who were +120 underdogs. Renyel Pinto gave up two runs in relief in the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 38-37 SU
Tampa Bay: 40-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Florida, Sunday, June 28

 

Giants-Brewers Lines Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Miller Park.
Barry Zito will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Zito is 4-7 this season with a 4.54 ERA.
Zito’s opponent in this one will be Seth McClung. The Brewers 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.
Ryan Braun drove in two runs to help the Brewers defeat the Giants 5-1 on Friday. The Brewers won the game as -130 favorites, but the six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Yovani Gallardo fanned nine batters over 7 2-3 innings in the win, and scattered just four hits and one run.
Pablo Sandoval homered in a losing effort for the Giants, who were +110 underdogs. Matt Cain gave up six hits and five runs over seven innings in the loss.
Team records:
San Francisco: 39-33 SU
Milwaukee: 39-34 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to San Francisco, Sunday, June 28

 

Royals-Pirates Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park.
Bruce Chen will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Lefthander Chen is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Paul Maholm who starts for the Pirates. Lefthander Maholm is 4-4 with a 4.48 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pirates held off a late rally to defeat the Royals 5-3 on Friday, as +120 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nyjer Morgan led the Pirates with a two-run homer, while Jack Wilson and Jason Jaramillo also went deep. Virgil Vasquez collected his first win, and Matt Capps closed out the game with his 17th save.
Mark Teahen homered and scored twice for the Royals, who were -140 favrites. Gil Meche surrendered five hits and four runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 31-41 SU
Pittsburgh: 34-39 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Kansas City are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Kansas City, Sunday, June 28

 

Nationals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Camden Yards.
Shairon Martis will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Martis is 5-2 this season with a 5.13 ERA.
Martis‘s opponent in this one will be Jeremy Guthrie. The Orioles ace righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Orioles scored eight runs in the sixth inning as they defeated the Nationals 11-1 on Friday, as -160 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Melvin Mora led the way with four RBIs for the Orioles, Aubrey Huff drove in three runs. Brad Bergesen tossed six innings for the win, allowing four hits and one run.
Josh Bard drove in the only run for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs. Ross Detwiler gave up nine hits and five runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Washington: 21-50
SU
Baltimore
: 33-40 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Washington, Sunday, June 28

 

Reds-Indians Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The Reds will give the ball to starter Homer Bailey in this one. Righthander Bailey is 0-0 this season with a 12.47 ERA.
It’ll be Toma Ohka toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Ohka is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Indians dominated from the start as they ran over the Reds 9-2 on Friday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Garko went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Indians. Jeremy Sowers scattered six hits and two runs over seven innings for the win.
Jonny Gomes had two hits and drove in a run for the Reds. Aaron Harang gave up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 35-37
SU
Cleveland
: 31-44 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Sunday, June 28

 

Tigers-Astros Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Alfredo Figaro in this one. Righthander Figaro is 1-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
The Astros will counter Figaro with Felipe Paulino. Righthander Paulino has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 0-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros scored twice in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the Tigers on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Astros. Chris Sampson improved to 4-0 with the win, and LaTroy Hawkins collected his 10th save.
Placido Polanco belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Tigers, who were -115 favorites. Joel Zumaya gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 41-32
SU
Houston
: 34-37 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 6-3
After a loss are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 5-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Houston home to Detroit, Sunday, June 28

 

Angels-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Chase Field.
Ace John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Lackey is 2-3 this season with a 5.83 ERA.
It’ll be Doug Davis toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks in this contest. Lefthander Davis is 3-8 with a 3.53 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Angels scored eight runs in the second inning in a 12-3 pounding of the Diamondbacks on Friday, as -150 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Maicer Izturis went 2-for-6 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Angels. Jered Weaver tossed six innings for the win, allowing four hits and three runs.
Tony Clark went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo homer for the Diamondbacks, who were +130 underdogs. Billy Buckner allowed eight runs off seven hits in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 39-32 SU
Arizona: 30-44 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Arizona home to LA Angels, Sunday, June 28

 

Cubs-White Sox Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
Righthander Ryan Dempster will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Dempster is 4-5 this season with a 3.83 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be ace Mark Buehrle. The lefthander has a 3.17 ERA to go along with a 7-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Geovany Soto belted a three-run homer to lift the Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the crosstown rival White Sox on Friday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Jim Thome hit a solo home run and drove in three runs for the White Sox, who were +105 underdogs. Jose Contreras gave up seven hits and five runs over 7 1-3 innings.
Team records:
Chicago: 35-35
SU
Chicago
: 35-38 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Sunday, June 28

 

Red Sox-Braves Odds Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tim Wakefield in this game. Wakefield has a 9-3 record and a 4.47 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Wakefield with Javier Vazquez. Righthander Vazquez has a 3.18 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Dustin Pedroia had two hits and drove in one run as the Red Sox outlasted the Braves 4-1 on Friday, as -125 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
J.D. Drew went 2-for-4 and drove in one run for the Red Sox. Josh Beckett tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the victory.
David Ross homered to drive in the only run for the Braves, who were +105 underdogs. Jair Jurrjens gave up seven hits and four runs over eight innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 45-28 SU
Atlanta: 34-39 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Atlanta home to Boston, Sunday, June 28

 

Twins-Cardinals Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium.
Kevin Slowey will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Slowey is 10-2 this season with a 4.04 ERA.
It’ll be Todd Wellemeyer toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Wellemeyer is 6-7 with a 5.53 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jason Kubel had two hits and drove in one run to help the Twins defeat the Cardinals 3-1 on Friday. The Twins won the game as a -110 pick’em, while the four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Glen Perkins tossed seven innings for the win, allowing four hits and one run. Joe Nathan pitched one inning of relief to earn his 18th save.
Rick Ankiel had two hits and drove in one run for the Cardinals. Adam Wainwright surrendered seven hits and three runs over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota:
38-37 SU
St.
Louis: 40-35 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 2-7
After a win are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 4-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Minnesota, Sunday, June 28