The Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Indians will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Progressive Field.
Scott Richmond will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Richmond is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Scott Lewis who starts for the Indians. Lefthander Lewis is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays took three-of-four games from the Tigers with a 6-4 victory in the series finale on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Lind belted a solo home run and finished 3-for-4 at the plate, while Marco Scutaro drove in two runs. Ricky Romero scattered just two runs over six innings to earn the win.
The Indians were outlasted 12-8 by the Rangers last time out, as +100 underdogs. The combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11).
Grady Sizemore belted two home runs, collecting four RBIs for the Indians. Carl Pavano surrendered nine runs in one inning on the mound to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 3-1 SU
Cleveland: 0-3 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Saturday, April 11

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Miller Park.
Rich Harden will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Righthander Harden is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Braden Looper. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Aramis Ramirez drove in four runs on Wednesday, as the Cubs cruised past the Astros 11-6. The Cubs won the game as -130 favorites, and the 17 runs sailed OVER the night's posted over/under (9).
Mike Fontenot belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Cubs. Ted Lilly surrendered five runs off eight hits over five innings in earning the victory.
The Brewers were defeated 7-1 by the Giants in the rubber match on Thursday, as +105 underdogs. The eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Jason Kendall drove in the only run for the Brewers. Manny Parra gave up five runs off six hits over 4 1-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 2-1 SU
Milwaukee: 1-2 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, April 11

The Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Kris Benson will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Benson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Tigers will counter Benson with Armando Galarraga. Righthander Galarraga has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers scored nine runs in the first two innings en route to a 12-8 victory over the Indians last time out, as -120 favorites. The combined 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (11).
Marlon Byrd belted a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs. Brandon McCarthy pitched five innings for the win, giving up three runs off four hits.
The Tigers were defeated 6-4 by the Blue Jays on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em in the series finale. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Curtis Granderson went deep in a losing cause for the Tigers. Rick Porcello suffered the loss, allowing four runs on eight hits over five innings on the mound.
Current streak:
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 3-0 SU
Detroit: 1-3 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Texas
Next up:
Detroit home to Texas, Saturday, April 11

The division rival Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Lefthander Brett Anderson will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Anderson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Angels will be Jered Weaver. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The A's scored all their runs over the final two innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Angels, as +105 underdogs. The A's won the game as +105 underdogs, while the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Sweeney and Mark Ellis had threes and two RBIs each to lead the way. Andrew Bailey earned the win in relief, and Brad Ziegler tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the save.
Juan Rivera went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored for the Angels, who were -115 favorites. Brian Fuentes gave up three runs in one inning to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 2-1 SU
Los Angeles: 1-2 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
Next up:
Oakland home to Seattle, Friday, April 10
LA Angels home to Boston, Friday, April 10

The Milwaukee Brewers and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at AT&T Park.
The Brewers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Manny Parra in this game. Parra has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Parra's opponent in this one will be Matt Cain. The Giants righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers evened their three-game series on Wednesday with a 4-2 doubling of the Giants, as -115 favorites. The six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Yovani Gallardo belted a three-run homer to propel the Brewers. Gallardo allowed just two runs over 6 2-3 innings of work to earn the victory.
Aaron Rowand had two hits in four trips to the plate for the Giants, who were +105 underdogs. Randy Johnson suffered the loss, allowing four runs over five innings on the mound.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 1-1 SU
San Francisco: 1-1 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Friday, April 10
San Francisco at San Diego, Friday, April 10

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PETCO Park.
Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Padres will counter Kershaw with Kevin Correia. Righthander Correia has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers scored three runs in the seventh inning and held on for a 5-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday, as -170 favorites. That game's seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Manny Ramirez went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs for the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley allowed just two hits and two runs over six innings for the win, and Jonathan Broxton notched his second save.
Jody Gerut and David Eckstein drove in the runs for the Padres, who were +150 underdogs. Edward Mujica gave up three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 2-1 SU
San Diego: 1-2 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 1-9
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Arizona, Friday, April 10
San Diego home to San Francisco, Friday, April 10

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Rangers Ballpark.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Carl Pavano in this game. Pavano has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Pavano with Brandon McCarthy. Righthander McCarthy has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Nelson Cruz belted two home runs in powering the Rangers to an 8-5 win over the Indians on Wednesday at EVEN odds. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Elvis Andrus went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, and scored twice for the Rangers. Vicente Padilla allowed just three runs over 5 2-3 innings of work to earn the victory.
Ben Francisco hit a two-run homer for the Indians, while Fausto Carmona gave up six runs off seven hits in just five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 0-2 SU
Texas: 2-0 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Texas
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Friday, April 10
Texas at Detroit, Friday, April 10

The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox will meet on the field at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Davies in this game. Davies has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The White Sox will counter Davies with John Danks. Lefthander Danks has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Zack Greineke tossed a three-hit shutout through six innings on Wednesday, as the Royals defeated the White Sox 2-0. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Teahen had two hits with one RBI for the Royals. Joakim Soria tossed the ninth inning to earn the save.
Jermaine Dye had two of the White Sox three hits, while Gavin Floyd surrendered both runs in taking the loss. The White Sox were -120 favorites in that game.
Team records:
Kansas City: 1-1 SU
Chicago: 1-1 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Kansas City is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to NY Yankees, Friday, April 10
Chi White Sox home to Minnesota, Friday, April 10

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals meet at Busch Stadium.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Ross Ohlendorf in this one. Righthander Ohlendorf is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Chris Carpenter. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates belted out 17 hits and defeated the Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jack Wilson went 4-for-5 at the plate for the Pirates and drove in two runs. Zach Duke allowed three runs over 6 1-3 innings of work for the win, and Matt Capps earned his second save.
Joe Thurston had two hits and drove in one run for the Cardinals, who were favored at -175. Todd Wellemeyer allowed five runs off 12 hits over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 2-1 SU
St. Louis: 1-2 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Friday, April 10
St. Louis home to Houston, Friday, April 10