Brewers-Padres Lines Preview

The fans at PETCO Park will be treated to a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Brewers will give the ball to starter Mike Burns in this one. Righthander Burns is 2-3 this season with a 7.20 ERA.
Burns’s opponent in this one will be Clayton Richard. The Padres lefthander has a 4.73 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Padres belted out 17 hits en route to a 11-7 victory over the Brewers on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The game’s 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Kyle Blanks belted a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Padres. Edward Mujica tossed 4 1-3 innings of relief to earn the win.
Prince Fielder went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Brewers, who were -115 favorites. Tim Dillard gave up three runs in relief in the loss.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 51-52 SU
San Diego: 42-62 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Milwaukee’s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games at home
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
San Diego home to Milwaukee, Sunday, August 2

 

Blue Jays-Athletics Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Brett Cecil in this game. Cecil has a 4-1 record and a 4.32 ERA this season.
Cecil‘s opponent in this one will be Trevor Cahill. The Athletics righthander has a 4.77 ERA to go along with a 6-9 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The A’s exploded with four runs in the fourth inning as they defeated the Blue Jays 8-5 on Friday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Ryan Sweeney led the way with three runs batted in, and Rajai Davis drove in a pair of runs for the A’s.
Adam Lind went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Blue Jays, who were +110 underdogs. Scott Richmond allowed six runs over three innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 49-54 SU
Oakland: 44-58 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Oakland are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto’s last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing Toronto
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Oakland home to Toronto, Sunday, August 2

 

Phillies-Giants Odds Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AT&T Park.
Joe Blanton will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Righthander Blanton is 7-4 this season with a 4.11 ERA.
It’ll be ace Tim Lincecum toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Lincecum is 11-3 with a 2.30 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Cliff Lee tossed a complete-game and the Phillies squared their four-game set with a 5-1 win over the Giants on Friday, as -180 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Jayson Werth led the Phillies with a solo home run and three RBIs. Cliff Lee tossed a complete game for the win.
Juan Uribe drove in the lone run for the Giants, who were +160 underdogs. Ryan Sadowski gave up the winning run and suffered the loss on the hill.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 59-42 SU
San Francisco: 56-47 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Philadelphia is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Philadelphia, Sunday, August 2

 

Mariners-Rangers Lines Preview

The division rival Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
Felix Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 11-4 this season with a 2.79 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Tommy Hunter. The righthander has a 2.00 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers defeated the Mariners 5-4 on Friday, as -175 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Marlon Byrd led the way with a three-run homer for the Rangers, and Taylor Teagarden drove in a pair of runs. Vicente Padilla allowed just three runs over six innings to earn the win.
Jose Lopez homered and drove in three runs for the Mariners, who were +155 underdogs. Jason Vargas surrendered five runs off seven hits in five innings on the mound.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 53-50 SU
Texas: 58-43 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Next up:
Texas home to Seattle, Sunday, August 2

 

Astros-Cardinals Odds Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals meet at Busch Stadium.
Wandy Rodriguez will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Rodriguez is 10-6 this season with a 2.65 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Chris Carpenter who starts for the Cardinals. Righthander Carpenter is 9-3 with a 2.19 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals scored a pair of runs in the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Astros 4-3 on Friday, as -185 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9).
Matt Holliday went 4-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Cardinals. Trever Miller earned the win in relief, and Ryan Franklin closed out the ninth with his 24th save.
Miguel Tejada drove in two runs to lead the Astros, who were +165 underdogs. Alberto Arias gave up two runs in relief in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston:
51-52 SU
St.
Louis: 57-49 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis’s last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
St. Louis home to Houston, Sunday, August 2

 

Angels-Twins Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome.
The Angels will give the ball to starter Joe Saunders in this one. Lefthander Saunders is 8-6 this season with a 5.02 ERA.
It’ll be Anthony Swarzak toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Swarzak is 3-3 with a 3.74 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Angels scored six runs in the 11th inning to defeat the Twins 11-5 on Friday, as +145 underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Bobby Abreu homered and drove in four runs to lead the Angels. Kevin Jepsen posted the win with two scoreless innings of relief.
Joe Mauer belted a three-run dinger in a losing cause for the Twins, who were -165 favorites. Bobby Keppel gave up three runs and took the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 61-40 SU
Minnesota: 52-51 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Angels 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
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Sunday, August 2

 

Diamondbacks-Mets Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday when they battle the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Righthander Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Scherzer is 6-6 this season with a 3.63 ERA.
It’ll be Oliver Perez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Lefthander Perez is 2-3 with a 7.42 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Justin Upton drove in the winning run to lift the Diamondbacks over the Mets 3-2 on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Mark Reynolds went 2-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run for the Diamondbacks. Esmerling Vasquez improved to 2-2 with the win in relief, and Chad Qualls notched his 19th save.
Daniel Murphy homered for the Mets, while Sean Green suffered the loss in relief.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 2 straight games.
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 45-58 SU
New York: 48-54 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Arizona 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 Arizona’s last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
NY Mets home to Arizona, Sunday, August 2

 

Rockies-Reds Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
Righthander Ubaldo Jimenez will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Jimenez is 7-9 this season with a 3.85 ERA.
It’ll be Homer Bailey toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Bailey is 2-2 with a 6.87 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chris Iannetta and Carlos Gonzalez hit solo home runs in the eighth inning to help the Rockies defeat the Reds 5-3 on Friday. The Rockies won the game as +165 underdogs, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Iannetta finished with two RBIs for the Rockies, and Franklin Morales earned the win in relief. Huston Street closed out the ninth for his 27th save.
Brandon Phillips went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Reds, who had been -185 favorites in that game. David Weathers gave up a pair of runs in relief and was saddled with the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 3 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 57-46 SU
Cincinnati: 45-57 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 1-9
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Cincinnati is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Colorado
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Colorado, Sunday, August 2

 

Cubs-Marlins Odds Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at LandShark Stadium.
The Cubs will give the ball to ace starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 7-4 this season with a 3.36 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Zambrano with Burke Badenhop. Righthander Badenhop has a 1.80 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 148-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins scored three runs in the eighth inning to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Cubs in Friday’s opener, as +120 underdogs. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (8).
Wes Helms led the Marlins with two RBIs, and Jorge Cantu hit a solo home run. Brendan Donnelly earned his first win in relief for the Marlins, and Leo Nunez collected his ninth save.
Jake Fox hit a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Cubs, who were -140 favorites. Carlos Marmol surrendered three runs in relief to suffer his second defeat.
Team records:
Chicago: 54-47 SU
Florida: 54-49 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Florida are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi Cubs’s last 25 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Florida is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida’s last 13 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Next up:
Florida home to Chi Cubs, Sunday, August 2

 

Red Sox-Orioles Lines Preview

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
The Red Sox will give the ball to ace starter Josh Beckett in this one. Righthander Beckett is 12-4 this season with a 3.44 ERA.
It’ll be David Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 with a 3.40 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 178-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Youkilis launched a two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Orioles on Friday, as -130 favorites. The game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
David Ortiz also went deep for a two-run dinger in the win. John Smoltz pitched six innings for the win, giving up eight hits and five runs.
Aubery Huff and Nolan Reimold hit two-run homers in a losing cause for the Orioles, who were +110 underdogs. Jeremy Guthrie was tagged for all six runs over 6 2-3 innings of work.
Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 60-42
SU
Baltimore
: 44-58 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 2-8
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games
Boston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Baltimore’s last 18 games
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Baltimore home to Boston, Sunday, August 2

 

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