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Tigers-Cardinals Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Rick Porcello in this game. Porcello has a 7-4 record and a 3.71 ERA this season.
The Cardinals will counter Porcello with Joel Pineiro. Righthander Pineiro has a 3.99 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 9.
The Cardinals won their second straight of the series with a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (8.5).
Colby Rasmus went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Cardinals. Todd Wellemeyer improved to 6-6 with the win, and Ryan Franklin pitched the ninth for his 16th save.
Curtis Granderson hits two home runs for the Tigers, who were -115 favorites. Edwin Jackson gave up seven hits and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 4 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit:
34-31 SU
St.
Louis: 36-30 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Milwaukee, Friday, June 19
St. Louis at Kansas City, Friday, June 19

 

Diamondbacks-Royals Odds Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
Dan Haren will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Haren is 5-4 this season with a 2.20 ERA.
It’ll be Luke Hochevar toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Hochevar is 2-2 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.
The Diamondbacks had 15 hits as they crushed the Royals 12-5 on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Stephen Drew had two hits and drove in three runs for the Diamondbacks. Max Scherzer allowed nine hits and two runs over six innings for the win.
Jose Guillen had three hits and drove in three runs for the Royals, who were -175 favorites. Zack Greinke gave up six runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Arizona: 28-38 SU
Kansas City: 29-35 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
Arizona at Seattle, Friday, June 19
Kansas City home to St. Louis, Friday, June 19

 

Astros-Rangers Lines Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Righthander Brandon Backe will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Backe is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It’ll be ace Vicente Padilla toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Padilla is 5-3 with a 4.82 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 162-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 10½.
The Rangers defeated the Astros for the second time with a 5-4 win on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for the Rangers. C.J. Wilson tossed two innings of relief to earn the win.
Hunter Pence had four hits, including a solo home run for the Astros, who were +130 underdogs. Jeff Fulchino surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 29-34 SU
Texas: 37-27 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Texas are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston at Minnesota, Friday, June 19
Texas at San Francisco, Friday, June 19

 

Marlins-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Fenway Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 2-6 this season with a 7.46 ERA.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox increased their lead in the AL East by defeating the Marlins 6-1 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs to lead the Red Sox. Brad Penny went five innings for the win, allowing three hits and one run.
Andrew Miller allowed gave up seven hits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. The Marlins were +160 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 32-35 SU
Boston: 40-25 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to NY Yankees, Friday, June 19
Boston home to Atlanta, Friday, June 19

 

Mets-Orioles Lines Preview

The New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Camden Yards in an interleague contest.
Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 5-1 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-3 with a 7.32 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Orioles defeated the Mets 6-4 on Wednesday, as -165 favorites. That game’s 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Huff finished with three RBIs, and Matt Wieters belted a two-run homer for the Orioles. Jim Johnson threw two innings of relief for the win, and George Sherrill notched his 13th save.
Gary Sheffield had two hits and went deep for a solo home run for the Mets, who were +145 underdogs. Pedro Feliciano gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Team records:
New York: 33-30
SU
Baltimore
: 28-37 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 19
Baltimore at Philadelphia, Friday, June 19

 

Mariners-Padres Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park in an interleague contest.
Brandon Morrow will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Morrow is 0-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Josh Geer. The righthander has a 5.53 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored three runs in one inning and managed to come away with a 4-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jose Lopez led the Mariners with a two-run homer, while Garrett Olson allowed two hits and three runs over six innings for the win.
Chase Headley cracked a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Padres, who were -115 favorites. Chad Gaudin gave up six hits and four runs over six innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 32-33 SU
San Diego: 28-36 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 2-8
After playing Seattle are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Arizona, Friday, June 19
San Diego home to Oakland, Friday, June 19

 

Rays-Rockies Lines Preview

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Thursday.
Matt Garza will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Garza is 4-4 this season with a 3.63 ERA.
The Rockies will counter Garza with Ubaldo Jimenez. Righthander Jimenez has a 3.92 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Troy Tulowitzki cracked a three-run homer to help lift the Rockies to a 5-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday, as -155 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Chris Iannetta had two hits and drove in one run for the Rockies. Aaron Cook scattered eight hits and three runs over seven innings.
Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria both went deep in a losing effort for the Rays. David Price surrendered 10 hits and five runs over seven innings.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 35-32 SU
Colorado: 32-33 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-6
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at NY Mets, Friday, June 19
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Friday, June 19

 

White Sox-Cubs Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when they battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Gavin Floyd in this game. Floyd has a 4-5 record and a 4.94 ERA this season.
The Cubs will counter Floyd with Carlos Zambrano. Righthander Zambrano has a 3.39 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alexei Ramirez belted a solo home run in helping the White Sox defeat the Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run batted in for the White Sox. John Danks tossed seven innings with nine strikeouts for the win.
Alfonso Soriano drove in the lone run for the Cubs, who were -150 favorites. Ryan Dempster gave up three runs off four hits in six innings of work.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 31-34
SU
Chicago
: 30-31 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 9-0
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 3-3
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Cincinnati, Friday, June 19
Chi Cubs home to Cleveland, Friday, June 19

 

Pirates-Twins Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Zach Duke in this one. Lefthander Duke is 7-4 this season with a 3.10 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Nick Blackburn. The righthander has a 3.31 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam LaRoche hit a two-run homer and the Pirates defeated the Twins 8-2 on Wednesday, as +180 underdogs. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ian Snell tossed six innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs over six innings of work.
Joe Crede drove in both runs in a losing effort for the Twins, who were -200 favorites. Francisco Liriano gave up eight hiuts and four runs over seven innings of work.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 31-34 SU
Minnesota: 33-34 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Colorado, Friday, June 19
Minnesota home to Houston, Friday, June 19

 

Blue Jays-Phillies Odds Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Blue Jays will trot Brad Mills out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Mills has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Joe Blanton. The righthander has a 5.17 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Hill belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs on Wednesday, as the Blue Jays cruised past the Phillies 7-1. The Blue Jays won that game as +120 underdogs, but the eight runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (10.5).
Scott Rolen homered and drove in two runs for the Blue Jays. Scott Richmond fanned 11 batters over eight innings to pick up his fifth win.
Jamie Moyer was rocked for 10 hits and six runs over six innings in the loss for the Phillies, who were favored at -140.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 36-31 SU
Philadelphia: 36-27 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Toronto at Washington, Friday, June 19
Philadelphia home to Baltimore, Friday, June 19