Brewers-Padres Lines Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
Righthander Carlos Villanueva will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Villanueva is 0-1 this season with a 11.25 ERA.
It’ll be Kevin Correia toeing the rubber for the Padres in this contest. Righthander Correia is 7-8 with a 4.83 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres won their second straight by defeating the Brewers 4-2 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Will Venable went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Padres. Greg Burke got the win in relief, and Heath Bell notched his 26th save in the win.
Casey McGehee went deep in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were +105 underdogs. Mike Burns gave up nine hits and three runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
San Diego has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 51-53 SU
San Diego: 43-62 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 0-10
Before playing Atlanta are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
San Diego is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at LA Dodgers, Monday, August 3
San Diego home to Atlanta, Monday, August 3

 

Astros-Cardinals Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday when they battle the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium.
Bud Norris will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Norris is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Cardinals will counter Norris with Adam Wainwright. Righthander Wainwright has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 12-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Holliday belted two home runs to help the Cardinals defeat the Astros 3-1 on Saturday, as -200 favorites. That game’s four runs went UNDER the posted over (7).
Holliday finished 3-for-4 at the plate, and Julio Lugo drove in the other run for the Cardinals. Chris Carpenter tossed a complete game for his 10th win.
Carlos Lee homered in a losing effort for the Astros, who were +180 underdogs. Jeff Fulchino surrendered four hits and one run over three innings.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 4 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston:
51-53 SU
St.
Louis: 58-49 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Houston 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 Houston
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to San Francisco, Monday, August 3
St. Louis at NY Mets, Tuesday, August 4

 

Angels-Twins Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at The Metrodome.
Righthander Jered Weaver will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Weaver is 10-3 this season with a 3.71 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Glen Perkins. The righthander has a 5.42 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels scored five runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Twins 11-6 on Saturday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Maicer Izturis hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Angels. Joe Saunders pitched six innings for the win, allowing four runs over six innings on the hill.
Justin Morneau homered and drove in a pair of runs for the Twins, who were -160 favorites. Anthony Swarzak gave up nine hits and six runs over three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 62-40 SU
Minnesota: 52-52 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Next up:
LA Angels at Chi White Sox, Tuesday, August 4
Minnesota at Cleveland, Tuesday, August 4

 

Yankees-White Sox Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday when they battle the New York Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander CC Sabathia in this game. Sabathia has a 10-7 record and a 3.83 ERA this season.
Sabathia’s opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox ace lefthander has a 3.46 ERA to go along with a 11-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Two six-run innings led the White Sox past the Yankees 14-4 on Saturday. The White Sox won the game as +140 underdogs, while the 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs to lead the White Sox. John Danks improved to 9-7 with the win, allowing seven hits and four runs.
Alex Rodriguez had three hits and drove in one run for the Yankees, who have lost three straight. A.J. Burnett gave up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2-3 innings in suffering the loss. The Yankees were favored at -160 in that game.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 62-42
SU
Chicago
: 54-51 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at Toronto, Tuesday, August 4
Chi White Sox home to LA Angels, Tuesday, August 4

 

Royals-Rays Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
The Royals will give the ball to starter Brian Bannister in this one. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
The Rays will counter Bannister with ace James Shields. Righthander Shields has a 3.88 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored four runs in the eighth inning and secured a second straight win with a 7-1 drubbing of the Royals on Saturday, as -320 favorites. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (10).
Carl Crawford led the Rays with a two-run homer, and Jason Bartlett also drove in a pair of runs. Jeff Niemann allowed just four hits and one run over eight innings for his 10th victory.
David DeJesus homered for the Royals, who were +270 underdogs. Bruce Chen gave up five hits and three runs over 6 2-3 innings of work.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 40-63 SU
Tampa Bay: 57-47 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 0-10
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Monday, August 3

 

Red Sox-Orioles Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday when they battle the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Righthander Clay Buchholz will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Buchholz is 1-1 this season with a 3.52 ERA.
The Orioles will counter Buchholz with Jason Berken. Righthander Berken has a 6.21 ERA to go along with a 1-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Youkilis went 4-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run as the Red Sox shut down the Orioles 4-0. The Red Sox won the game as -175 favorites, and the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Dustin Pedroia also went deep for the Red Sox. Josh Beckett tossed seven scoreless innings for his 13th victory.
David Hernandez surrendered seven hits and two runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss. The Orioles were +155 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 61-42
SU
Baltimore
: 44-59 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, August 4
Baltimore at Detroit, Monday, August 3

 

Nationals-Pirates Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Collin Balester in this one. Righthander Balester is 1-1 this season with a 4.00 ERA.
Balester’s opponent in this one will be Paul Maholm. The Pirates lefthander has a 4.70 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates went up 2-0 in the three-game series by defeating the Nationals 11-6 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Andrew McCutchen led the way with three home runs with six RBIs for the Pirates. Virgil Vasquez tossed five innings for the win, allowing nine hits and three runs.
Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Nationals, who were -115 favorites. Craig Stammen gave up eight hits and six runs over three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 32-72 SU
Pittsburgh: 45-58 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Washington, Monday, August 3

 

Diamondbacks-Mets Lines Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jon Garland in this game. Garland has a 5-10 record and a 4.42 ERA this season.
Garland‘s opponent in this one will be Michael Pelfrey. The Mets righthander has a 4.72 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Angel Pagan belted a grand slam home run and drove in five runs to lead the Mets over the Diamondbacks 9-6 on Saturday. The Mets won the game as +130 underdogs, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Alex Cora went 2-for-3 at the plate with on RBI for the Mets. Pedro Feliciano improved to 4-3 wiht the win in relief, and Francisco Rodriguez notched his 24th save.
Justin Upton had three hits and drove in two runs, including a solo home run. Clay Zavada gave up four runs in relief and got saddled with the loss. Oddsmkers had the Diamondbacks as -150 favorites in the contest.
Team records:
Arizona: 45-59 SU
New York: 49-54 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
NY Mets home to Arizona, Monday, August 3

 

Rockies-Reds Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Rockies will trot Jason Marquis out to the mound in this one. Righthander Marquis has a 12-7 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Marquis with Bronson Arroyo. Righthander Arroyo has a 5.17 ERA to go along with a 10-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies scored three runs in the fourth inning en route to a 6-2 win over the Reds on Saturday, as -155 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Ian Stewart led the Rockies with a pair of RBIs, and Seth Smith went deep. Ubaldo Jimenez pitched eight innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs.
Jonny Gomes belted a solo home run for the Reds, who were +135 underdogs. Homer Bailey surrendered five runs over 5 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 4 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 58-46 SU
Cincinnati: 45-58 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 1-9
After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Colorado is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Colorado at Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 4
Cincinnati home to Chi Cubs, Monday, August 3

 

Tigers-Indians Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Progressive Field.
Righthander Armando Galarraga will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Galarraga is 5-9 this season with a 4.84 ERA.
The Indians will counter Galarraga with Carl Pavano. Righthander Pavano has a 5.66 ERA to go along with a 8-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers scored twice in the top of the 12th inning and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Indians on Saturday, as -125 favorites. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-6 at the plate and drove in one run for the Tigers. Bobby Seay improved to 2-2 with the win in relief, and Zach Miner closed out the 12th for the save.
Jhonny Peralta drove in a pair of runs for the Indians, who were +105 underdogs. Jose Veras allowed two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Team records:
Detroit: 54-48 SU
Cleveland: 43-61 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Baltimore, Monday, August 3
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Tuesday, August 4

 

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