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Dodgers-Angels Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Angel Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Dodgers will trot Clayton Kershaw out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Kershaw has a 3-5 record and a 4.13 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Angels will be ace John Lackey. The righthander has a 6.10 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers gave up two runs in the ninth inning, but managed to hold on for a 6-4 victory over the Angels on Saturday. The Dodgers won that game as +155 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Russell Martin went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Dodgers. Jeff Weaver completed five innings for the win, allowing six hits and two runs.
Kendry Morales homered for the Angels, who were -175 favorites. Jered Weaver allowed 10 hits and six runs over 5 1-3 innings of work.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 45-24 SU
Los Angeles: 36-30 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-5
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 8-2
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Chi White Sox, Tuesday, June 23
LA Angels home to Colorado, Monday, June 22

 

Yankees-Marlins Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander CC Sabathia in this game. Sabathia has a 6-4 record and a 3.67 ERA this season.
The Marlins will counter Sabathia with Chris Volstad. Righthander Volstad has a 4.75 ERA to go along with a 4-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Josh Johnson combined on a five-hitter to help the Marlins sneak past the Yankees 2-1 on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Dan Uggla homered and Jorge Cantu drove in the other run for the Marlins. Matt Lindstrom closed out the ninth with his 13th save.
Nick Swisher drove in the only run for the Yankees. A.J. Burnett allowed five hits and two runs in the loss.
Team records:
New York: 38-30 SU
Florida: 34-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Florida is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at Atlanta, Tuesday, June 23
Florida home to Baltimore, Tuesday, June 23

 

Diamondbacks-Mariners Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Safeco Field.
Doug Davis will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Lefthander Davis is 3-8 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
Davis‘s opponent in this one will be Felix Hernandez. The Mariners righthander has a 2.77 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners pounded out 12 hits as they went on to defeat the Diamondbacks 7-3 on Saturday, as -130 favorites. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Yuniesky Betancourt went 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs batted in for the Mariners. Jason Vargas went seven innings for the win, and David Aardsma closed out the game with his 14th save.
Justin Upton had three hits with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who were +110 underdogs. Billy Buckner was tagged for nine hits and four runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 29-40
SU
Seattle
: 34-34 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Texas, Tuesday, June 23
Seattle home to San Diego, Tuesday, June 23

 

Rangers-Giants Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Park.
Kevin Millwood will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Millwood is 7-4 this season with a 2.62 ERA.
Millwood’s opponent in this one will be Barry Zito. The Giants lefthander has a 4.72 ERA to go along with a 3-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nate Schierholtz scored off a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Giants defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Saturday, as -140 favorites. That game’s three runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Aaron Rowand homered to drive in the other run for the Giants. Sergio Romo tossed a scoreless 11th to earn the win.
Ian Kinsler hit a solo home run for the Rangers, who were +120 underdogs. Jason Jennings gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-30 SU
San Francisco: 36-31 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
San Francisco is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Next up:
Texas at Arizona, Tuesday, June 23
San Francisco at Oakland, Monday, June 22

 

Athletics-Padres Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Dallas Braden in this one. Lefthander Braden is 5-5 this season with a 3.31 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Kevin Correia who starts for the Padres. Righthander Correia is 3-5 with a 4.52 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam Kennedy had four hits and drove in two runs to help the A’s defeat the Padres 6-3 on Saturday, as -125 favorites. The nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jack Cust went 2-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the A’s Michael Wuertz improved to 4-1 with the win, and Andrew Bailey collected his eighth save.
Tony Gwynn had two hits and drove in one run for the Padres, who were +105 underdogs. Cla Meredith surrendered the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 30-37 SU
San Diego: 29-38 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 1-9
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Oakland home to San Francisco, Monday, June 22
San Diego at Seattle, Tuesday, June 23

 

Pirates-Rockies Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Paul Maholm in this game. Maholm has a 4-3 record and a 4.23 ERA this season.
The Rockies will counter Maholm with Jorge De La Rosa. Lefthander De La Rosa has a 5.81 ERA to go along with a 2-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies scored five runs over the final two innings to earn a come-from-behind 9-7 win over the Pirates on Saturday, as -160 favorites. The game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Ian Stewart went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rockies. Huston Street tossed a scoreless ninth to pick up the win.
Brandon Moss had three hits and drove in two runs for the Pirates, who were +140 underdogs. Jesse Chavez gave up two runs in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Colorado has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 31-37 SU
Colorado: 35-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland, Tuesday, June 23
Colorado at LA Angels, Monday, June 22

 

Indians-Cubs Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Indians will trot Jeremy Sowers out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Sowers has a 0-4 record and a 6.00 ERA this season.
It’ll be Randy Wells toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Wells is 0-3 with a 2.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andres Blanco drove in the tying run and then scored the winning run off a wild pitch as the Cubs defeated the Indians 6-5 in 13 innings on Saturday. The Cubs won that game as -170 favorites, and the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Derrek Lee went 2-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Cubs. David Patton tossed the 13th inning and earned the win.
Luis Valbuena belted two home runs in a losing cause for the Indians, who were +150 underdogs. Kerry Wood gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 5 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 29-41
SU
Chicago
: 33-31 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-4
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 3-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 23
Chi Cubs at Atlanta, Monday, June 22

 

Cardinals-Royals Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
Ace Adam Wainwright will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Wainwright is 7-4 this season with a 3.33 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Gil Meche who starts for the Royals. Righthander Meche is 4-5 with a 3.31 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals scored four runs in the ninth inning to seal a 7-1 victory over the Royals on Saturday, as -160 favorites. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Khalil Greene belted a three-run homer, and Albert Pujols hit a two-run dinger for the Cardinals. Chris Carpenter allowed just three hits and one run over 7 2-3 innings for the win.
Willie Bloomquist drove in the lone run for the Royals, who were +140 underdogs. Brian Bannister surrendered six hits and three runs over eight innings in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 38-31 SU
Kansas City: 29-38 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
St. Louis at NY Mets, Monday, June 22
Kansas City at Houston, Tuesday, June 23

 

Astros-Twins Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 5-6 record and a 3.33 ERA this season.
Rodriguez‘s opponent in this one will be Glen Perkins. The Twins righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros scored four runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Twins 6-5 on Saturday, as +190 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Michael Bourn led the Astros with a two-run homer, and Ivan Rodriguez collected a pair of RBIs. Brian Moehler tossed six innings for the win, and Jose Valverde collected his fourth save.
Jason Kubel smacked a two-run homer for the Twins, who were -210 favorites. Sean Henn gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Houston: 31-35 SU
Minnesota: 35-35 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Tuesday, June 23
Minnesota at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 23

 

Braves-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Braves will trot Jair Jurrjens out to the mound in this one. Righthander Jurrjens has a 5-5 record and a 2.89 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Tim Wakefield. The righthander has a 4.39 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Josh Beckett tossed a complete-game five-hit shutout on Saturday, as the Red Sox defeated the Braves 3-0. The Red Sox won that game as -170 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nick Green went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Red Sox. Beckett fanned seven batters and improved to 8-3 with the win.
Derek Lowe gave up seven hits and three runs over 6 1-3 innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers had the Braves listed as +150 underdogs.
Team records:
Atlanta: 32-35 SU
Boston: 41-27 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Chi Cubs, Monday, June 22
Boston at Washington, Tuesday, June 23