Mets-Padres Lines Preview

The New York Mets and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at PETCO Park.
The Mets will trot Livan Hernandez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hernandez has a 7-5 record and a 4.77 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Clayton Richard. The lefthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets clobbered the Cardinals 9-0 to earn a split of the two-game set on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Angel Pagan launched a two-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Mets. Nelson Figueroa pitched 4 1-3 innings for the win, and Bobby Parnell tossed three innings for his first save.
The Padres fell 6-2 to the Braves in the series rubber match last time out, as +140 underdogs. That game’s eight runs made it OVER the day’s posted over/under (7).
Will Venable belted a two-run homer for the Padres. Chad Gaudin gave up nine hits and six runs over 3 1-3 innings in taking the loss.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 50-57 SU
San Diego: 44-65 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing NY Mets are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 0-10
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
San Diego is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
San Diego home to NY Mets, Friday, August 7

 

Mariners-Royals Odds Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Kauffman Stadium.
Jason Vargas will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Lefthander Vargas is 2-5 this season with a 4.96 ERA.
Vargas‘s opponent in this one will be Bruce Chen. The Royals lefthander has a 5.97 ERA to go along with a 0-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners scored six runs in the fourth inning to help them cruise past the Royals 11-6 on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Russell Branyan and Jose Lopez had three RBIs apiece for the Mariners. Luke French scattered nine hits and four runs over five innings for the win.
Billy Butler hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs for the Royals. Kyle Davies was rocked for eight runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 2 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 56-51 SU
Kansas City: 41-66 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Seattle home to Tampa Bay, Friday, August 7
Kansas City home to Oakland, Friday, August 7

 

Red Sox-Yankees Lines Preview

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
John Smoltz will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Smoltz is 2-4 this season with a 7.12 ERA.
It’ll be Joba Chamberlain toeing the rubber for the Yankees in this contest. Righthander Chamberlain is 7-2 with a 3.58 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 181-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox were swept in a two-game set by falling 6-4 to the Rays on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Victor Martinez went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run. Brad Penny allowed six hits and five runs over six innings in the loss.
Johnny Damon homered and drove in three runs as the Yankees doubled the Blue Jays 8-4 on Wednesday. The Yankees won the game as a -110 pick’em, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Mark Teixeira drove in a pair of runs, and Alfredo Aceves pitched two innings of relief for the win.
Current streak:
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 62-44 SU
New York: 65-42 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games at home
NY Yankees are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games when playing Boston
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Boston, Friday, August 7

 

Diamondbacks-Pirates Odds Preview

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Max Scherzer in this game. Scherzer has a 6-6 record and a 3.82 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Scherzer with Kevin Hart. Righthander Hart has a 2.86 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks rallied with three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday, as a-110 pick’em. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Stephen Drew led the way with a pair of RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Doug Davis earned the win, allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings of work.
Andy LaRoche hit a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Pirates, while Joel Hanrahan surrendered two runs in relief.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 4 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 49-59 SU
Pittsburgh: 45-62 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona at Washington, Friday, August 7
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Friday, August 7

 

Rangers-Athletics Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will meet on the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
Tommy Hunter will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Hunter is 3-2 this season with a 2.63 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Trevor Cahill. The righthander has a 5.01 ERA to go along with a 6-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s won their third straight with a 7-5 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday, as +110 underdogs. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Scott Hairston led the A’s with a two-run homer and three RBIs. Craig Breslow tossed the win in relief, and Andrew Bailey collected his 15th save.
David Murphy launched two home runs and drove in three runs for the Rangers, who were -130 favorites. Vicente Padilla gave up six runs over 5 2-3 innings in taking the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
Oakland has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 59-47 SU
Oakland: 47-60 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 4-6
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Texas at LA Angels, Friday, August 7
Oakland at Kansas City, Friday, August 7

 

Angels-White Sox Lines Preview

The fans at U.S. Cellular Field will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.
Ervin Santana will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Santana is 4-6 this season with a 7.33 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be John Danks who starts for the White Sox. Lefthander Danks is 9-7 with a 4.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jim Thome belted two home runs and drove in four runs on Wednesday, lifting the White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Angels. The White Sox won the game as -145 favorites, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Paul Konerko also went deep for the White Sox, and Gavin Floyd improved to 9-6 with the eight-inning performance.
Sean O’Sullivan gave up six hits and four runs over five innings in suffering the loss for the Angels, who were +125 underdogs in that contest.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 63-42
SU
Chicago
: 56-52 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
LA Angels are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
LA Angels home to Texas, Friday, August 7
Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Friday, August 7

 

Orioles-Tigers Odds Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Comerica Park.
The Orioles will trot David Hernandez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hernandez has a 3-3 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.
Hernandez‘s opponent in this one will be Rick Porcello. The Tigers righthander has a 4.36 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers gave up a pair of runs in the ninth inning, but held on for a 4-2 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday. The Tigers won the game as a -190 favorite, while the six runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Placido Polanco drove in a pair of runs, and Magglio Ordonez went deep for the Tigers. Edwin Jackson tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing only three hits for the win.
Adam Jones belted a two-run homer for the Orioles, who were +170 underdogs. Jeremy Guthrie surrendered three runs over 7 1-3 innings in suffering the loss.
Team records:
Baltimore: 45-62 SU
Detroit: 56-50 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Detroit is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Next up:
Baltimore at Toronto, Friday, August 7
Detroit home to Minnesota, Friday, August 7

 

Rockies-Phillies Lines Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Cook in this game. Cook has a 10-3 record and a 3.88 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Cliff Lee toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Lee is 8-9 with a 3.02 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 183-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
J.A. Happ fanned 10 batters in a complete game four-hit shutout on Wednesday, as the Phillies defeated the Rockies 7-0. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Jayson Werth belted a three-run homer to lead the Phillies, and Happ improved to 8-2 with the win.
Jorge De La Rosa gave up 10 hits and seven runs over five innings in the loss for the Phillies, who were +135 underdogs.
Team records:
Colorado: 60-47 SU
Philadelphia: 60-45 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 1-9
After playing Philadelphia are 1-9
After a loss are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Colorado is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Philadelphia is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Chi Cubs, Friday, August 7
Philadelphia home to Florida, Friday, August 7

 

Marlins-Nationals Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Nationals Park.
Righthander Chris Volstad will take the mound for the Marlins to start this game. Volstad is 8-9 this season with a 4.35 ERA.
It’ll be Craig Stammen toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Stammen is 3-6 with a 4.96 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 147-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals won their second straight in a three-game set with a 5-4 win over the Marlins on Wednesday, as +100 underdogs. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Cristian Guzman went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in a pair of runs to lead the Nationals. John Lannan evened his record to 8-8 with the win, allowing eight hits and two runs over six innings of work.
Dan Uggla homered and drove in three runs for the Marlins, who were -120 favorites. Rick VandenHurk gave up seven hits and five runs over four innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 55-52
SU
Washington
: 36-72 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing Florida are 2-8
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Florida is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Florida
Washington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida at Philadelphia, Friday, August 7
Washington home to Arizona, Friday, August 7

 

Twins-Indians Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians will meet on the field at Progressive Field on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Twins will give the ball to starter Nick Blackburn in this one. Righthander Blackburn is 8-5 this season with a 3.83 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Fausto Carmona who starts for the Indians. Righthander Carmona is 2-6 with a 7.13 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians banged out 11 hits and scored an 8-1 victory over the Twins on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Grady Sizemore, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Shin-Soo Choo all drove in a pair of runs for the Indians. Aaron Laffey pitched eight innings for the win, allowing six hits and one run.
Francisco Liriano gave up eight hits and four runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Minnesota: 53-54
SU
Cleveland
: 45-62 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 1-9
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Detroit, Friday, August 7
Cleveland at Chi White Sox, Friday, August 7

 

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