Cubs-Reds Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds meet at Great American Ball Park.
Righthander Randy Wells will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Wells is 7-4 this season with a 2.84 ERA.
The Reds will counter Wells with Aaron Harang. Righthander Harang has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 5-12 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs lost to Florida 3-2 as a -135 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Jake Fox hit a solo homer for Chicago, while Ryan Dempster pitched six shutout innings.
The Reds lost to Colorado 6-4 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Laynce Nix hit a three-run home run for Cincinnati and Joey Votto connected on a solo shot.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 55-48 SU
Cincinnati: 45-59 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After playing Florida are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, August 4

 

Orioles-Tigers Lines Preview

The fans at Comerica Park will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers when they take their seats on Monday.
The Orioles will trot Chris Tillman out to the mound in this one. Righthander Tillman has a 0-0 record and a 5.78 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Justin Verlander toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Verlander is 12-5 with a 3.16 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 310-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles lost to Boston 18-10 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 28 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Adam Jones homered and drove in three runs for Baltimore, while Jason Berken lasted only 1 1-3 innings after giving up six runs on seven hits.
The Tigers lost to Cleveland 11-1 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Ramon Santiago drove in the Tigers lone run and Armando Galarraga was ripped for eight runs on 11 hits in 5 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 44-60 SU
Detroit: 54-49 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games at home
Detroit is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Detroit’s last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Next up:
Detroit home to Baltimore, Tuesday, August 4

 

Nationals-Pirates Lines Preview

The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Monday.
Garrett Mock will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Mock is 0-2 this season with a 7.25 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Charlie Morton who starts for the Pirates. Righthander Morton is 2-3 with a 3.72 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals defeated Pittsburgh 5-3 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Josh Willingham was 2-3 with a home run and three RBI for Washington and Ryan Zimmerman was 2-3 with two runs scored.
Ronny Cedeno hit a two-run home run for Pittsburgh and Delywn Young added a solo shot.
Team records:
Washington: 33-72 SU
Pittsburgh: 45-59 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh’s last 17 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Florida, Tuesday, August 4
Pittsburgh home to Arizona, Tuesday, August 4

 

Royals-Rays Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Tropicana Field.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 10-6 record and a 2.08 ERA this season.
It’ll be Scott Kazmir toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Kazmir is 5-6 with a 6.22 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 as a +230 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Mitch Maier was 2-3 with three RBI for Kansas City and Brian Bannister pitched seven shutout innings in the win.
Ben Zobrist hit a solo home run for Tampa Bay and James Shields took the loss after allowing one earned run on two hits in 7 1-3 innings.
Team records:
Kansas City: 41-63 SU
Tampa Bay: 57-48 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 10-0
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Kansas City’s last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Seattle, Tuesday, August 4
Tampa Bay home to Boston, Tuesday, August 4

 

Pocono Raceway Betting Odds

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono, Philly battles the Giants, and the Angels close out a set with the Twins.

Pocono Raceway odds…

Jimmie Johson is 13-4 to win the Pennsylvania 500 Sprint Cup Series at Pocono Raceway. Carl Edwards is 13-2 followed by Tony Stewart at 8-1 and Jeff Gordon at 9-1. Get the complete Pocono Raceway odds for the Pennsylvania 500.

Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

Mark Buehrle (11-4, 3.45 ERA) will be trying to pitch the White Sox to a win over the Yankees on Sunday afternoon when he takes the mound at home against CC Sabathia (10-7, 3.83 ERA). Lefthander Buehrle followed up his perfect game by giving up five earned runs over 6 1-3 innings in a loss to the Twins last time out. Lefthander Sabathia is also coming off a losing effort; he surrendered six runs (five earned) on nine hits over 5 2-3 innings against the Rays on Tuesday night.

Also on the American League schedule for Sunday: Detroit at Cleveland, Boston at Baltimore, Kansas City at Tampa Bay, Toronto at Oakland, Seattle at Texas, and the Angels at Minnesota. Los Angeles will send Jered Weaver (10-3, 3.71 ERA) to the mound in that last matchup; the righthander last picked up a win on July 11, but the team is 5-0 in his last five starts. The Twins will counter with lefthander Glen Perkins (6-6, 5.42 ERA), who beat the White Sox in his last start.

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Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

It’ll be Chad Billingsley (10-6, 3.96 ERA) vs. Jair Jurrjens (9-7, 2.69 ERA) as the Dodgers take on the Braves in Atlanta on ESPN’s primetime matchup. Righthander Billingsley was knocked around by the Cardinals in his last start, giving up six earned runs over 5 2-3 innings of work in a loss. Righthander Jurrjens took a no-decision against the Marlins last time out after allowing two earned runs in six innings; Jurrjens had won each of his previous three outings.

Elsewhere on the NL slate for Sunday it’s Colorado at Cincinnati, Arizona at the Mets, Washington at Pittsburgh, Houston at St. Louis, Milwaukee at San Diego, the Cubs at Florida, and Philadelphia at San Francisco. Cole Hamels (7-5, 4.42 ERA) is Philly’s pitcher for Sunday; the lefthander is 3-0 with two no-decisions in his last five outings, with his team winning all those games. Barry Zito (6-10, 4.54 ERA) goes for the Giants; he’s allowed only two runs over his last 12 2-3 innings.

Roaring around the track . . .

Tony Stewart is pegged as the 4/1 Vegas favorite to win Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series event, the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Stewart won the Pocono 500 on that track earlier this season, and he holds a 192-point lead on Jimmie Johnson in the driver standings heading into the race. Johnson, who took the checkered flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week, is next on the list at 5/1 odds to win the Pennsylvania 500. Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards are pegged at 7/1, with Denny Hamlin and Mark Martin at 10/1

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the WNBA has just two games on the schedule for Sunday, with Connecticut at Detroit and Indiana at Washington. The Fever have won two straight games, which moved them to 14-4 straight-up and 11-7 against-the-spread on the season (tops in the Eastern Conference). The Mystics, who are trying to catch Indiana in the conference standings, are coming off a 78-75 win over New York in their last game. Washington is 10-8 SU and 11-6-1 ATS so far.

Mariners-Rangers Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers meet at Rangers Ballpark.
The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ian Snell in this game. Snell has a 2-8 record and a 5.36 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Snell with Scott Feldman. Righthander Feldman has a 3.48 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners snapped a two-game losing skid with a 7-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ken Griffey Jr. belted a three-run homer to propel the Mariners. Felix Hernandez tossed seven innings and improved to 12-4 with the win.
Nelson Cruz cracked a solo home run and finished with two RBIs for the Rangers, who were +105 underdogs. Tommy Hunter gave up five runs over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Seattle: 54-50 SU
Texas: 58-44 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 0-10
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 8-2
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Texas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Seattle at Kansas City, Tuesday, August 4
Texas at Oakland, Monday, August 3

 

Dodgers-Braves-Lines Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Sunday.
Ace righthander Chad Billingsley will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Billingsley is 10-6 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
The Braves will counter Billingsley with Jair Jurrjens. Righthander Jurrjens has a 2.69 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chipper Jones drove in a pair of runs to help the Braves sneak past the Dodgers 4-3 on Saturday. The Braves won that game as -125 favorites, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Derek Lowe scattered five hits and three runs over six innings for the win, and Rafael Soriano tossed a scoreless ninth for the save.
Andre Ethier went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run for the Dodgers. Randy Wolf surrendered nine hits and four runs over six innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Dodgers as +105 underdogs in the contest.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 64-40 SU
Atlanta: 53-51 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 2-8
After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Milwaukee, Monday, August 3
Atlanta at San Diego, Monday, August 3

 

Cubs-Marlins Lines Preview

The fans at LandShark Stadium will be treated to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ryan Dempster in this one. Righthander Dempster is 5-5 this season with a 4.31 ERA.
It’ll be Ricky Nolasco toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Nolasco is 7-7 with a 5.15 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Derrek Lee belted a game-winning home run to give the Cubs a 9-8 win over the Marlins in 10 innings on Saturday, as -145 favorites. The Cubs won the game as -145 favorites, while the 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Lee finished 4-for-6 at the plate with three RBIs for the Cubs. fourth win in relief, and Aaron Heilman notched his first save.
Jeremy Hermida went 3-for-6 at the plate with a pair of RBIs for the Marlins, who were +125 underdogs. Leo Nunez gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 55-47 SU
Florida: 54-50 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After playing Florida are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Florida
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Florida
Florida is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Florida is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Florida is 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs at Cincinnati, Monday, August 3
Florida at Washington, Tuesday, August 4

 

Blue Jays-Athletics Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Lefthander Ricky Romero will take the mound for the Blue Jays to start this game. Romero is 9-4 this season with a 3.59 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Vin Mazzaro. The righthander has a 5.16 ERA to go along with a 2-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Hill belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help the Blue Jays defeat the A’s 6-5 on Saturday. The Blue Jays won the game as -115 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Lyle Overbay went 2-for-3 with one RBI and a run scored for the Blue Jays. Brett Cecil improved to 5-1 with the win, giving up six hits and four runs.
Adam Kennedy hit a bases-loaded double for three runs batted in for the A’s, who were +105 underdogs. Trevor Cahill gave up eight hits and six runs over 5 1-3 innings of work in the loss.
Team records:
Toronto: 50-54 SU
Oakland: 44-59 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 8-2
After a win are 2-8

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 2-8
After playing Toronto are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Oakland is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Toronto home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, August 4
Oakland home to Texas, Monday, August 3

 

Phillies-Giants Odds Preview

The fans at AT&T Park will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Phillies will give the ball to ace starter Cole Hamels in this one. Lefthander Hamels is 7-5 this season with a 4.42 ERA.
It’ll be Barry Zito toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Lefthander Zito is 6-10 with a 4.54 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tim Lincecum tossed eight scoreless innings and the Giants defeated the Phillies 2-0 on Saturday, as -145 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (7).
Juan Uribe drove in both runs for the Giants. Brian Wilson closed out the ninth with his 27th save.
Joe Blanton gave up two runs off seven hits over seven innings of work for the Phillies, who were +125 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 59-43 SU
San Francisco: 57-47 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Colorado, Tuesday, August 4
San Francisco at Houston, Monday, August 3

 

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