Phillies-Giants Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Friday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at AT&T Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Cliff Lee in this game. Lee has a 7-9 record and a 3.14 ERA this season.
Lee‘s opponent in this one will be Ryan Sadowski. The Giants righthander has a 4.81 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Pablo Sandoval belted a solo home run and drove in four runs to lead the Giants to a 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Thursday, as +100 underdogs. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Eugenio Velez hit a bases-loaded double to drive in three runs for the Giants. Jonathan Sanchez tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing just three hits and two runs.
Chase Utley went deep for the Phillies, who were -120 favorites. Rodrigo Lopez surrendered seven runs over four innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
San Francisco has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 58-42 SU
San Francisco: 56-46 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
San Francisco home to Philadelphia, Saturday, August 1

 

Blue Jays-Athletics Odds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Scott Richmond will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Richmond is 6-4 this season with a 3.66 ERA.
It’ll be Dallas Braden toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Braden is 7-9 with a 3.74 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays were defeated 3-2 by the Mariners in Wednesday’s rubber match, as -180 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Adam Lind belted a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, while Roy Halladay gave up 11 hits and three runs over seven innings in just his fourth loss.
The A’s were defeated 8-5 by the Red Sox last time out, as +340 underdogs. That game’s 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Tommy Everidge and Rajai Davis drove in a pair of runs each for the A’s. Craig Breslow allowed the winning run and suffered the loss in relief.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 49-53 SU
Oakland: 43-58 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Oakland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Oakland home to Toronto, Saturday, August 1

 

Brewers-Padres Odds Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at PETCO Park.
Righthander Braden Looper will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Looper is 9-5 this season with a 4.79 ERA.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Chad Gaudin. The righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 103-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored four runs late in the game on Thursday, as they defeated the Nationals 7-3. The Brewers won that game as -300 favorites, and the 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Craig Counsell belted a two-run homer and finished with three runs batted in. Yovani Gallardo whiffed 11 batters over seven innings to post the victory.
The Padres won three-of-four with a series-clinching 7-4 victory over the Reds on Thursday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Will Venable went 4-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer, while finishing with four RBIs. Tim Stauffer tossed seven innings for his first win, allowing seven hits and one run.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 51-51 SU
San Diego: 41-62 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 6-4
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 2-8

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Milwaukee’s last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
San Diego home to Milwaukee, Saturday, August 1

 

Astros-Cardinals Lines Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Friday when the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals meet at Busch Stadium.
Brian Moehler will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Moehler is 7-6 this season with a 5.16 ERA.
It’ll be Mitchell Boggs toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Boggs is 1-0 with a 3.10 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were pounded 12-3 by the Cubs last time out, as +170 underdogs. That game’s 15 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Kazuo Matsui belted a two-run homer for the Astros. Russ Ortiz gave up nine runs over 2 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
The Cardinals were defeated 5-3 by the Dodgers in 10 innings last time out, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Matt Holliday homered and drove in a pair of runs for the Cardinals. Dennys Reys allowed two runs in relief in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston:
51-51 SU
St.
Louis: 56-49 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 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 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 7 games when playing Houston
Next up:
St. Louis home to Houston, Saturday, August 1

 

Yankees-White Sox Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
Righthander Sergio Mitre will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Mitre is 1-0 this season with a 5.90 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be Clayton Richard. The lefthander has a 4.73 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
DeWayne Wise drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday, as the White Sox defeated the Yankees 3-2. The White Sox won the game as +100 underdogs, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Gordon Beckham had two hits and drove in one run for the White Sox. Matt Thornton gave up one run in relief and pulled off his fifth win.
Nick Swisher homered in a losing cause for the Yankees, who were -120 favorites. Phil Hughes surrendered the winning run and was saddled with the loss.
Team records:
New York: 62-40
SU
Chicago
: 52-51 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 9-1
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing NY Yankees
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to NY Yankees, Saturday, August 1

 

Angels-Twins Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at The Metrodome.
The Angels will give the ball to starter Ervin Santana in this one. Righthander Santana is 4-6 this season with a 7.31 ERA.
The Twins will counter Santana with Nick Blackburn. Righthander Blackburn has a 3.75 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
John Lackey fanned eight batters while tossing a three-hitter over seven innings on Wednesday, and the Angels scored five runs in the fifth inning to defeat the Indians 9-1 in the rubber match. The Angels won the game as -190 favorites, and the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Howie Kendrick belted a two-run homer and drove in five runs to lead the Angels. Lackey improved to 7-4 with the victory.
The Twins scored a pair of runs in the second inning as they got past the White Sox 3-2 on Wednesday for a sweep of the three-game set, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Alexi Casilla drove in two runs to lead the Twins, while Jesse Crain tossed two innings of relief for the win. Joe Nathan closed out the game for his 29th save.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 60-40 SU
Minnesota: 52-50 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

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 6 of LA Angels’s last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Saturday, August 1
 

 

Mariners-Rangers Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers meet at Rangers Ballpark.
Lefthander Jason Vargas will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Vargas is 2-4 this season with a 4.64 ERA.
Vargas‘s opponent in this one will be Vicente Padilla. The Rangers righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Young belted two home runs and led the Rangers to a 7-1 win over the Mariners on Thursday, as -175 favorites. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a two-run homer for the Rangers. Derek Holland tossed 8 2-3 innings for the win, allowing just two hits and one run with 10 strikeouts.
Jose Lopez drove in the lone run for the Mariners, who were +155 underdogs. Garrett Olson surrendered six hits and four runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Seattle: 53-49 SU
Texas: 57-43 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Texas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Texas home to Seattle, Saturday, August 1

 

Royals-Rays Lines Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Tropicana Field.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Sidney Ponson in this game. Ponson has a 1-6 record and a 6.18 ERA this season.
It’ll be David Price toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Price is 3-4 with a 5.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals were defeated 7-3 by the Orioles last time out, as +145 underdogs. The game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
David DeJesus had three hits and drove in one run for the Royals. Luke Hochevar surrendered 11 hits and seven runs over six innings in the loss.
The Rays were defeated 6-2 by the Yankees in the rubber match on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Evan Longoria belted a two-run homer for the Rays, while Matt Garza gave up eight hits and three runs over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 40-61 SU
Tampa Bay: 55-47 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Saturday, August 1

 

Dodgers-Braves Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field.
Righthander Jason Schmidt will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Schmidt is 1-1 this season with a 7.88 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Tommy Hanson who starts for the Braves. Righthander Hanson is 5-1 with a 2.95 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 177-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers scored twice in the 10th inning and earned a 5-3 win over the Cardinals 5-3 on Thursday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Matt Kemp went 3-for-5 at the plate with three runs batted in for the Dodgers. James McDonald picked up the win and Jonathan Broxton picked up his 24th save.
Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Braves a 6-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday, as -155 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Casey Kotchman drove in a pair of runs for the Braves, while Peter Moylan tossed one inning of relief for the win, and Rafael Soriano gave up just a single hit in the win.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 63-39 SU
Atlanta: 52-50 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers’s last 22 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
Atlanta home to LA Dodgers, Saturday, August 1

 

Diamondbacks-Mets Odds Preview

The New York Mets will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Doug Davis in this game. Davis has a 5-10 record and a 3.76 ERA this season.
The Mets will counter Davis with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 4.87 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs on Wednesday, as the Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 4-0. The Diamondbacks won the game as +135 underdogs, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Yusmeiro Petit allowed just four hits over six scoreless innings, while striking out eight batters for the win.
The Mets were doubled 4-2 by the Rockies in the second game of the doubleheader. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Fernando Tatis went deep in the loss for the Mets, while Jonathan Niese gave up eight hits and four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 44-58 SU
New York: 48-53 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona’s last 11 games on the road
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
NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
NY Mets home to Arizona, Saturday, August 1

 

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