Braves-Padres Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
Javier Vazquez will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Vazquez is 8-7 this season with a 3.01 ERA.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Tim Stauffer. The righthander has a 2.57 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mat Latos allowed two runs over seven innings to earn the victory, as the Padres defeated the Braves 4-2 on Monday night.
San Diego won as +110 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Will Venable went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for the Padres, who got a big fly from Kyle Blanks in the win.
Adam LaRoche went yard for Atlanta, while Kenshin Kawakami gave up three runs over six innings to take the loss for the Braves.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 53-53 SU
San Diego: 44-63 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Atlanta’s last 25 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego’s last 9 games at home
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 19 of San Diego’s last 25 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
San Diego home to Atlanta, Wednesday, August 5

 

Angels-White Sox Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander John Lackey in this game. Lackey has a 7-4 record and a 4.00 ERA this season.
The White Sox will counter Lackey with Jose Contreras. Righthander Contreras has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 4-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels defeated Minnesota 13-4 as a -105 favorite on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Kendry Morales clubbed two home runs and had six RBI for the Angels, while Sean Rodriguez homered and drove in three runs in the win.
The White Sox lost to the Yankees 8-5 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Gordon Beckham was 3-5 with an RBI and two runs scored for Chicago, while Jermaine Dye hit a two-run home run.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 63-40
SU
Chicago
: 54-52 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox’s last 12 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Angels, Wednesday, August 5

 

Mariners-Royals Odds Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Ryan Rowland-Smith in this game. Rowland-Smith has a 1-1 record and a 3.12 ERA this season.
It’ll be Luke Hochevar toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Hochevar is 6-4 with a 5.28 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners lost to Texas 4-2 as a +165 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Jose Lopez was 2-4 with an RBI for Seattle, while Ian Snell allowed two runs on three hits in six innings.
Yuniesky Betancourt went 2-for-4 with a solo shot for Kansas City in its 10-4 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday.
Tampa Bay cashed as -140 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Seattle: 54-51 SU
Kansas City: 41-64 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 0-10
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 10-0
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Seattle, Wednesday, August 5

 

Giants-Astros Lines Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Giants will give the ball to starter Jonathan Sanchez in this one. Lefthander Sanchez is 4-9 this season with a 5.02 ERA.
The Astros will counter Sanchez with Felipe Paulino. Righthander Paulino has a 5.80 ERA to go along with a 1-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kaz Matsui smashed a two-run big fly to lead the Astros past the Giants 4-3 on Monday night.
Houston won as +130 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Carlos Lee was 3-for-4 with a run batted in for the Astros, while Mike Hampton allowed only one earned run over six innings to earn the win for Houston.
Pablo Sandoval went 3-for-5 with an RBI for San Francisco, as Matt Cain gave up four runs over eight innings to take the loss for the Giants.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 58-48
SU
Houston
: 53-53 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco’s last 9 games
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to San Francisco, Wednesday, August 5

 

Cardinals-Mets Lines Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Joel Pineiro in this one. Righthander Pineiro is 9-9 this season with a 2.84 ERA.
The Mets will counter Pineiro with ace Johan Santana. Lefthander Santana has a 3.12 ERA to go along with a 11-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals lost to Houston 2-0 as a -280 favorite on Sunday. The two runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Adam Wainwright took the loss for St. Louis after allowing two runs on eight hits in seven innings.
Luis Castillo drove in a pair of runs for New York in its 6-5 loss to Arizona on Monday night.
Arizona won as -185 road favorites as the game played OVER the 7.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 58-50 SU
New York: 49-56 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 13 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets’s last 13 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Wednesday, August 5

 

Cubs-Reds Odds Preview

The division rival Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Tom Gorzelanny in this one. Lefthander Gorzelanny is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Johnny Cueto who starts for the Reds. Righthander Cueto is 8-8 with a 4.06 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mike Fontenot went 2-for-4 with a three-run blast to lead the Cubs over the Reds 4-2 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -155 road favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
Randy Wells gave up only one run over 7 1-3 innings to earn the win for the Cubs, who got a run batted in for Derrek Lee in the payday.
Alex Gonzalez had a solo shot and two RBIs for Cincinnati, while Aaron Harang was handed the loss after allowing four runs over 7 1-3 innings for the Reds.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 56-48 SU
Cincinnati: 45-60 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, August 5

 

Red Sox-Rays Odds Preview

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Jon Lester in this one. Lefthander Lester is 9-7 this season with a 3.90 ERA.
It’ll be Matt Garza toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Garza is 7-8 with a 3.69 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox slammed Baltimore 18-10 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The 28 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Victor Martinez was 5-6 with four RBI for Boston and Mike Lowell was 3-5 with three RBI in the win.
Carl Crawford went 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, as the Rays handled the Royals 10-4 on Monday.
Tampa Bay cashed as -140 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Boston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 62-42 SU
Tampa Bay: 58-48 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay’s last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Boston, Wednesday, August 5

 

Yankees-Blue Jays Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday when they battle the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre.
Andy Pettitte will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Lefthander Pettitte is 8-6 this season with a 4.51 ERA.
Starting this game for the Blue Jays will be ace Roy Halladay. The righthander has a 2.68 ERA to go along with a 11-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees defeated the White Sox 8-5 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Melky Cabrera was 4-5 with a home run and four RBI for New York and Nick Swisher was 2-3 with a pair of runs scored in the win.
The Blue Jays defeated Oakland 7-2 as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Alex Rios drove in three runs for Toronto and Aaron Hill hit a two-run home run in the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 63-42 SU
Toronto: 51-54 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 8-2
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Yankees’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
NY Yankees are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
Toronto home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, August 5

 

Orioles-Tigers Odds Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Comerica Park.
The Orioles will trot Brian Matusz out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Matusz has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Matusz’s opponent in this one will be Jarrod Washburn. The Tigers lefthander has a 2.64 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Clete Thomas hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Tigers over the Orioles 6-5 on Monday night.
Detroit won as -260 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a solo drive and three runs batted in for the Tigers, while Fernando Rodney picked up the win in relief of starter Justin Verlander for Detroit.
Luke Scott knocked in two runs for Baltimore, as Danys Baez was tagged with the loss after allowing Thomas’ dinger in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 44-61 SU
Detroit: 55-49 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 0-10
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Next up:
Detroit home to Baltimore, Wednesday, August 5

 

Diamondbacks-Pirates Lines 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 Tuesday.
Yusmeiro Petit will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Petit is 1-5 this season with a 6.47 ERA.
It’ll be ace Zach Duke toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Duke is 9-9 with a 3.26 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mark Reynolds went 2-for-5 with two dingers and three runs batted in to lead the Diamondbacks past the Mets 6-5 on Monday night.
Arizona won as -185 road favorites as the game played OVER the 7.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Ryan Doumit went 3-for-5 with an RBI for Pittsburgh in its 8-4 loss to Washington on Monday night.
Washington cashed as +130 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 47-59 SU
Pittsburgh: 45-60 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh’s last 18 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Arizona, Wednesday, August 5

 

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