Nationals-Brewers Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Miller Park.
Garrett Mock will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Mock is 0-2 this season with a 7.27 ERA.
Mock’s opponent in this one will be Manny Parra. The Brewers lefthander has a 6.42 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Christian Guzman went 2-for-4 with a three-run blast, as the Nationals upset the Brewers 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Washington won as +160 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Nyjer Morgan was 2-for-5 with a dinger and three runs batted in for the Nationals, while winning pitcher Collin Balester allowed two runs over six innings for Washington.
J.J. Hardy went 3-for-3 with an RBI for Milwaukee, as Carlos Villanueva was tagged for five runs over four innings to take the loss for the Brewers.
Current streak:
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 32-68 SU
Milwaukee: 49-51 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Washington, Thursday, July 30
 

Athletics-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
Brett Anderson will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Anderson is 5-8 this season with a 4.32 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Brad Penny who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Penny is 7-4 with a 4.71 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rajai Davis’ RBI-single highlighted a two-run 11th inning, as the Athletics went on to surprise the Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night.
Oakland won as +185 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Adam Kennedy was 5-for-7 with three runs batted in for the Athletics, while Craig Breslow got the victory in relief of starter Vin Mazzaro for Oakland.
Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-5 with two RBIs for Boston, as Manny Delcarmen was tagged with the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning.
Team records:
Oakland: 42-57 SU
Boston: 58-41 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Oakland
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 12 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
Boston home to Oakland, Thursday, July 30
 

Rockies-Mets Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citi Field.
Righthander Jason Hammel will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Hammel is 5-5 this season with a 4.39 ERA.
The Mets will counter Hammel 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 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mike Pelfrey tossed 6 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the victory, as the Mets downed the Rockies 4-0 on Tuesday night.
New York won as +130 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
David Murphy was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Mets, while David Wright also went 2-for-3 for New York.
Jason Marquis allowed two earned runs over six innings to take the loss for Colorado, as Todd Helton was 2-for-3 for the Rockies.
Current streak:
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
New York has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 54-46 SU
New York: 48-51 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 8-2
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
NY Mets home to Colorado, Thursday, July 30
 

Padres-Reds Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Righthander Mat Latos will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Latos is 1-1 this season with a 3.72 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Aaron Harang who starts for the Reds. Righthander Harang is 5-11 with a 4.25 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in to lift the Padres past the Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night.
San Diego won as +140 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Adrian Gonzalez homered for the Padres, while Kevin Correia got the win after allowing two runs over six innings for San Diego.
Jonny Gomes and Craig Tatum knocked in runs for Cincinnati, as losing pitcher Bronson Arroyo gave up three runs over 6 1-3 innings for the Reds.
Team records:
San Diego: 39-62 SU
Cincinnati: 45-54 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Diego, Thursday, July 30
 

Braves-Marlins Odds Preview

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 5-7 this season with a 4.04 ERA.
Starting this game for the Marlins will be ace Josh Johnson. The righthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 9-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ross Gload’s pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Marlins over the Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as +120 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Hanley Ramirez drove in two runs for the Marlins, while Leo Nunez picked up the win in relief of starter Ricky Nolasco for Florida.
Garret Anderson was 2-for-4 with a solo shot for Atlanta, as Rafael Soriano took the loss after allowing Gload’s dinger in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 51-49 SU
Florida: 52-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 11 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games
Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Thursday, July 30
 

Yankees-Rays Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will meet on the field at Tropicana Field on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joba Chamberlain in this game. Chamberlain has a 6-2 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
It’ll be Matt Garza toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Garza is 7-7 with a 3.68 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Scott Kazmir allowed only one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Rays defeated the Yankees 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay won as +130 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton each went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Rays, who got a homer from Evan Longoria in the win.
Hideki Matsui was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for New York, while CC Sabathia was tagged with the loss after giving up five earned runs over 5 2-3 innings for the Yankees.
Team records:
New York: 61-39 SU
Tampa Bay: 55-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 9-1
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games
Tampa Bay is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
NY Yankees at Chi White Sox, Thursday, July 30
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Friday, July 31
 

Royals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Camden Yards.
The Royals will trot ace Zach Greinke out to the mound in this one. Righthander Greinke has a 10-6 record and a 2.04 ERA this season.
It’ll be Brad Bergesen toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Bergesen is 6-5 with a 3.56 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
John Buck’s run-scoring single in the top of the 11th inning lifted the Royals past the Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Kansas City cashed as +110 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Billy Butler hit a two-run homer for the Royals, while Jamey Wright picked up the win in relief of starter Brian Bannister for Kansas City.
Adam Jones smashed a two-run dinger for Baltimore, as Danys Baez was tagged with the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning.
Current streak:
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 40-59
SU
Baltimore
: 42-57 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 3-7
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 8 games
Baltimore is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Thursday, July 30
 

Blue Jays-Mariners Odds Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game. Halladay has a 11-3 record and a 2.62 ERA this season.
The Mariners will counter Halladay with Ryan Rowland-Smith. Lefthander Rowland-Smith has a 3.48 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ichiro Suzuki’s walk-off, RBI-single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Mariners over the Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Seattle cashed as -115 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Jack Hannahan went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for the Mariners, while David Aardsma picked up the victory in relief of starter Jarrod Washburn for Seattle.
Alex Rios was 2-for-4 with an RBI for Toronto, as Scott Downs took the loss after allowing the game-winning run to cross in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Team records:
Toronto: 49-52
SU
Seattle
: 52-48 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto’s last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games at home
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 11 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Toronto at Oakland, Friday, July 31
Seattle at Texas, Thursday, July 30
 

Pirates-Giants Lines Preview

The San Francisco Giants will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&T Park.
Ace lefthander Zach Duke will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Duke is 9-9 this season with a 3.42 ERA.
The Giants will counter Duke with Matt Cain. Righthander Cain has a 2.27 ERA to go along with a 12-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Eugenio Velez went 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs batted in to lead the Giants over the Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night.
San Francisco won as -135 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Pablo Sandoval was 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Giants, while Sergio Romo was credited with the win in relief of starter Barry Zito for San Francisco.
Luis Cruz went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Pittsburgh, as Charlie Morton was tagged with the loss after surrendering two runs over six innings for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-57 SU
San Francisco: 54-46 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco’s last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Washington, Friday, July 31
San Francisco home to Philadelphia, Thursday, July 30
aThe fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Aaron Laffey in this one. Lefthander Laffey is 3-1 this season with a 3.73 ERA.
It’ll be ace John Lackey toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Lackey is 6-4 with a 4.22 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Gary Matthews‘ three-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 4-4 tie, as the Angels went on to clip the Indians 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles cashed as -210 home favorites as the game played OVER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Angels, while Matt Palmer was the winning pitcher in relief of starter Jared Weaver for Los Angeles.
Jhonny Peralta hit a solo blast and had two RBIs for Cleveland, as David Huff allowed five runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Indians.
Team records:
Cleveland: 42-59 SU
Los Angeles: 59-40 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
LA Angels are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland home to Detroit, Friday, July 31
LA Angels at Minnesota, Friday, July 31
 

Indians-Angels Odds Preview

The fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Aaron Laffey in this one. Lefthander Laffey is 3-1 this season with a 3.73 ERA.
It’ll be ace John Lackey toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Lackey is 6-4 with a 4.22 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Gary Matthews’ three-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 4-4 tie, as the Angels went on to clip the Indians 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles cashed as -210 home favorites as the game played OVER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Angels, while Matt Palmer was the winning pitcher in relief of starter Jared Weaver for Los Angeles.
Jhonny Peralta hit a solo blast and had two RBIs for Cleveland, as David Huff allowed five runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Indians.
Team records:
Cleveland: 42-59 SU
Los Angeles: 59-40 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 1-9
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
LA Angels are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland home to Detroit, Friday, July 31
LA Angels at Minnesota, Friday, July 31
 

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