Astros-Cubs Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs meet at Wrigley Field.
Ace righthander Roy Oswalt will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Oswalt is 6-4 this season with a 3.66 ERA.
Oswalt’s opponent in this one will be Ryan Dempster. The Cubs righthander has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alfonso Soriano‘s walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 13th inning lifted the Cubs over the Astros 5-1 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -140 home favorites as the teams played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Derrek Lee was 2-for-3 with a solo drive for the Cubs, while Jeff Samardzija picked up the win in relief of starter Carlos Zambrano for Chicago.
Carlos Lee went 2-for-5 with a big fly for Houston, as Chris Sampson was hit with the loss after allowing Soriano’s blast in the bottom of the 13th inning.
Current streak:
Houston has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 50-49
SU
Chicago
: 52-45 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Houston are 2-8
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston’s last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Houston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Houston, Wednesday, July 29

 

Braves-Marlins Odds Preview

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Jair Jurrjens in this one. Righthander Jurrjens is 9-7 this season with a 2.67 ERA.
Jurrjens’s opponent in this one will be Ricky Nolasco. The Marlins ace righthander has a 5.33 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves defeated Milwaukee 10-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Casey Kotchman homered and drove in three runs for Atlanta, while Brian McCann was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI in the win.
The Marlins defeated the Dodgers 8-6 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Hanley Ramirez was 2-4 with three RBI for Florida and Dan Uggla hit a solo home run.
Team records:
Atlanta: 51-48 SU
Florida: 51-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games at home
Florida is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Wednesday, July 29

 

 

Athletics-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
Righthander Vin Mazzaro will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Mazzaro is 2-7 this season with a 4.75 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Mazzaro with Clay Buchholz. Righthander Buchholz has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-4 with a big fly and two runs batted in, as the Red Sox defeated the Athletics 8-3 on Monday night.
Boston won as -270 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Jed Lowrie also drove in two runs for the Red Sox, while winning pitcher Josh Beckett gave up three runs over seven innings for Boston.
Kurt Suzuki knocked in two runs for Oakland, as Trevor Cahill was tagged for six runs over five innings to take the loss for the Athletics.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 41-57 SU
Boston: 58-40 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Oakland are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 11 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
Boston home to Oakland, Wednesday, July 29

 

Rockies-Mets Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Mets on Tuesday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field.
Jason Marquis will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Marquis is 12-6 this season with a 3.49 ERA.
The Mets will counter Marquis with Michael Pelfrey. Righthander Pelfrey has a 4.99 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Fernando Tatis’ pinch-hit grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Mets past the Rockies 7-3 on Monday night.
New York won as +140 home underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Jeff Francoeur hit a solo drive for the Mets, while Pedro Feliciano picked up the win in relief of starter Oliver Perez for New York.
Troy Tulowitzki had a two-run blast for Colorado, as Juan Rincon took the loss after allowing Tatis’ grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 54-45 SU
New York: 47-51 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 1-9
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Colorado is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 9 games on the road
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 19-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets home to Colorado, Wednesday, July 29

 

Padres-Reds Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kevin Correia in this game. Correia has a 6-8 record and a 4.92 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Correia with Bronson Arroyo. Righthander Arroyo has a 5.21 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Brandon Phillips hit a three-run homer to lead the Reds over the Padres 6-4 on Monday night.
Cincinnati won as -170 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Jonny Gomes went 2-for-3 with a pair of dingers for the Reds, while Homer Bailey gave up three runs over 7 1-3 innings to get the win for Cincinnati.
Adrian Gonzalez and Everth Cabrera were both 2-for-4 with a big fly for San Diego, as Josh Geer took the loss after allowing four earned runs over four innings for the Padres.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-62 SU
Cincinnati: 45-53 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Diego, Wednesday, July 29

 

Yankees-Rays Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 10-6 this season with a 3.67 ERA.
It’ll be ace Scott Kazmir toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Kazmir is 4-6 with a 6.69 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Swisher was 2-for-5 with two homers and three runs batted in, as the Yankees dumped the Rays 11-4 on Monday night.
New York cashed as -115 road favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot for the Yankees, while A.J. Burnett held the Rays to no earned runs over seven innings to earn the win for New York.
Pat Burrell had a solo dinger for Tampa Bay, as James Shields was tagged for five runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the defeat for the Rays.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 61-38 SU
Tampa Bay: 54-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 29

 

Royals-Orioles Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Brian Bannister will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 this season with a 3.68 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-8 with a 6.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Billy Butler was 5-for-5 with three runs batted in to lead the Royals over the Orioles 5-3 on Monday night.
Kansas City cashed as +130 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 10.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Mark Teahen went 2-for-5 with an RBI for the Royals, while Robinson Tejeda picked up the win in relief of starter Bruce Chen for Kansas City.
Adam Jones had a solo homer and two RBIs for Baltimore, as Matt Albers was handed the loss after coming into the game for Orioles starter Rich Hill.
Team records:
Kansas City: 39-59
SU
Baltimore
: 42-56 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 2-8
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Baltimore is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Wednesday, July 29

 

 

MLB Betting – Tuesday Baseball Picks

As NFL betting fans prepare for an exciting year in the NFC North, it’s fitting that Minnesota and Chicago clash this week in a crucial MLB series. Let’s forecast tomorrow’s White Sox/Twins tilt, along with another important matchup.

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins

Tuesday, July 28, 8:10 p.m. ET

Mark Buehrle (11-3, 3.28) vs Scott Baker (8-7, 5.04)


You’ll be lucky to see a single batter walked in Tuesday’s Sox/Twins baseball lines. Both Buehrle and Baker are known for their outstanding control and both are pitching well of late. Baker has won six of seven decisions, while Buehrle threw a perfect game (and his second career no-hitter) in his last start. He’s also allowed three or fewer runs six times in his last seven starts.

The edge goes to the White Sox because their potent lineup has Scott Baker’s number. They’ve faced him twice this year and scored nine runs in 11 innings. Baker’s also had trouble with the long ball this season and that doesn’t bode well against the likes of Carlos Quentin, Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome.

MLB prediction: White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals

Tuesday, July 28, 8:15 p.m. ET

Chad Billingsley (10-5, 3.72) vs Adam Wainwright (11-6, 2.95)


Aside from his most recent start, Chad Billingsley has really struggled in July. My guess is that he’s fatigued, as he seems to top 100 pitches in every start. Even if he finds his groove in
St. Louis, the Cards can feel confident sending Adam Wainwright to the hill. He’s 3-1 with a 1.41 ERA this month, so the Cards are the best betting management pick on Tuesday night.

MLB prediction: Cardinals

Pirates-Giants Odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&T Park.
The Pirates will trot ace Paul Maholm out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Maholm has a 6-4 record and a 4.64 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Tim Lincecum toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Lincecum is 10-3 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates lost to Arizona 9-0 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Virgil Vasquez took the loss for Pittsburgh after allowing four runs on six hits in three innings.
The Giants lost to Colorado 4-2 as a +205 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Edgar Renteria was 2-4 with an RBI for San Francisco and Ryan Sadowski allowed three runs on five hits in 2 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-55 SU
San Francisco: 52-46 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Francisco home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28

 

Blue Jays-Mariners Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Blue Jays will trot Ricky Romero out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Romero has a 8-4 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be Felix Hernandez. The righthander has a 2.45 ERA to go along with a 11-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays defeated Tampa Bay 5-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brett Cecil allowed only one run on four hits over seven innings for Toronto and Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run in the win.
The Mariners lost to Cleveland 12-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Franklin Gutierrez drove in a pair of runs for Seattle, while Jason Vargas was roughed up for six runs on seven hits in four innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 48-51
SU
Seattle
: 51-47 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Toronto, Tuesday, July 28

 

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