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MLB Picks: Saturday Baseball Handicapping Rundown

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The White Sox and Tigers continue their set in Detroit, the Cubs take on the Reds, and the WNBA stages its All-Star contest.

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Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

The Orioles will continue their road series against the Red Sox on Saturday night, with Baltimore’s Jeremy Guthrie (7-8, 5.12 ERA) taking on Boston’s Jon Lester (8-7, 3.87 ERA). Righthander Guthrie is coming off a strong outing against the White Sox in which he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits over eight innings of work. Lefthander Lester took a hard-luck loss in his last trip to the mound, allowing just three earned runs on five hits over his seven innings pitched.

Also on the American League schedule for Saturday: Oakland at the Yankees, Tampa Bay at Toronto, Cleveland at Seattle, Minnesota at the Angels, Texas at Kansas City, and the White Sox at Detroit. Gavin Floyd (8-6, 4.40 ERA) gets the start for Chicago; the righthander has given up 13 earned runs over his last three starts (20 innings), but still went 2-1 in those outings. The Tigers will counter with Edwin Jackson (7-5, 2.52 ERA); Detroit is 5-5 in the righthander’s last 10 outings.

Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

Saturday’s NL slate kicks off with the Cubs hosting the Reds, as Johnny Cueto (8-6, 3.67 ERA) takes on Kevin Hart (1-1, 2.30 ERA). Righthander Cueto had to settle for a no-decision vs. the Brewers last time out, surrendering three earned runs on 10 hits over six innings of work; Cueto last won on July 1. Righthander Hart will be filling in for the injured Ted Lilly on Saturday. Hart beat the Nationals in his last outing, holding them to only two earned runs over five innings of work.

Also on the National League schedule for Saturday: St. Louis at Philadelphia, San Diego at Washington, the Mets at Houston, San Francisco at Colorado, Pittsburgh at Arizona, Florida at the Dodgers, and Atlanta at Milwaukee. Braves righthander Tommy Hanson (5-0, 3.00 ERA) will try to keep his perfect record intact in that contest; Hanson beat the Giants last time out. The Brewers will counter with righthander Yovani Gallardo (8-7, 3.28 ERA), who last won June 26.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Canadian Football League closes out its fourth week on Saturday afternoon with a game between the Eskimos and Roughriders in Saskatchewan. Edmonton has yet to pay off for bettors so far this year, going 0-3 against-the-spread (and 1-2 straight-up). Saskatchewan is 2-1 both SU and ATS through their first three games of the season. The oddsmakers have the Roughriders pegged as 4.5-point home favorites for Saturday’s matchup, with the day’s total set at 55 points.

Finally, the best of the WNBA will take the court on Saturday afternoon in the league’s annual All-Star Game, which will be held at Connecticut‘s Mohegan Sun Arena. The Eastern All-Stars were listed as early 5-point favorites over the West.

The Sprint Cup Championship sportsbook odds say that Tony Stewart is the favorite to win Spring Cup 2009, but ESPN says Jimmy Johnson should be.

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Marlins-Dodgers Lines Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Saturday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Rick Vanden Hurk in this one. Righthander Vanden Hurk is 1-0 this season with a 3.00 ERA.
Vanden Hurk‘s opponent in this one will be Hiroki Kuroda. The Dodgers righthander has a 4.37 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins pounded out 14 hits as they cruised past the Dodgers 6-3 on Friday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7).
Josh Johnson improved to 9-2 with the victory, and Leo Nunez allowed closed out the ninth with his seventh save.
Wes Helms had three hits and drove in one run for the Dodgers, who were -160 favorites. James McDonald gave up the winning run in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 50-47 SU
Los Angeles: 61-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Florida, Sunday, July 26

 

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Giants-Rockies Lines Preview

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The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Jonathan Sanchez will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Lefthander Sanchez is 3-8 this season with a 4.91 ERA.
Sanchez‘s opponent in this one will be Jorge De La Rosa. The Rockies lefthander has a 4.82 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Matt Cain pitched seven innings and allowed just three hits in helping the Giants defeat the Rockies 3-1 on Friday, as +115 underdogs. The four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Cain improved to 12-2 with the victory, and Brian Wilson closed out the game with his 25th save.
Garrett Atkins drove in the only run for the Rockies, who were -135 favorites. Jason Hammel allowed seven runs and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 52-44 SU
Colorado: 52-44 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 7-3
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
Colorado home to San Francisco, Sunday, July 26

 

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Pirates-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Chase Field.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ross Ohlendorf in this game. Ohlendorf has a 8-7 record and a 4.59 ERA this season.
Ohlendorf’s opponent in this one will be Doug Davis. The Diamondbacks lefthander has a 3.96 ERA to go along with a 4-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates came out with 16 hits as they crushed the Diamondbacks 10-3 on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Garrett Jones led the way with a two-run homer for the Pirates. Zach Duke allowed 10 hits and three runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Ryan Roberts belted a solo home run in the loss for the Diamondbacks, who were -115 favorites in that game.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-53 SU
Arizona: 41-56 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 26

 

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Rangers-Royals Lines Preview

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The Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Derek Holland in this one. Lefthander Holland is 1-4 this season with a 6.28 ERA.
It’ll be Luke Hochevar toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Hochevar is 5-3 with a 5.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers scored early and went on to defeat the Royals 2-0 on Friday, as +135 underdogs. The two runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Scott Feldman tossed a four-hitter through eight innings for the win, and C.J. Wilson collected his 10th save.
Zack Greinke allowed just three hits and one run over seven innings in the loss. The Royals were -155 favorites in that game.
Current streak:
Texas has won 5 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 10 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 53-41 SU
Kansas City: 37-58 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Kansas City 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 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Texas, Sunday, July 26

 

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Orioles-Red Sox Odds Preview

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The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Fenway Park.
Ace Jeremy Guthrie will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Righthander Guthrie is 7-8 this season with a 5.12 ERA.
It’ll be Jon Lester toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Lefthander Lester is 8-7 with a 3.87 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 235-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox scored twice in the fourth inning and held on for a 3-1 victory over the Orioles on Friday, as -175 favorites. The four runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Brad Penny improved to 7-4 with the victory, and Jonathan Papelbon notched his 25th save in the contest.
Melvin Mora drove in the lone run for the Orioles. who were +155 underdogs. Brad Bergesen gave up nine hits and three runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 41-54 SU
Boston: 56-39 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 1-9
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Boston home to Baltimore, Sunday, July 26

 

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Padres-Nationals Odds Preview

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The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Padres will trot Tim Stauffer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Stauffer has a 0-1 record and a 2.08 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter Stauffer with J.D. Martin. righthander Martin has a 11.25 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres scored twice in less than one inning of relief, as they defeated the Nationals 6-2 on Friday. The Padres won the game as +105 underdogs, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Luis Rodriguez led the Padres with a solo home run and three RBIs. Mat Latos tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs.
Cristian Guzman homered in a losing effort for the Nationals, who were -115 favorites. Garrett Mock gave up nine hits and five runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 38-59 SU
Washington: 28-68 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 2-8

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
Washington home to San Diego, Sunday, July 26

 

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The Milwaukee Brewers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tommy Hanson in this game. Hanson has a 5-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
Hanson‘s opponent in this one will be Yovani Gallardo. The Brewers ace righthander has a 3.28 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves had 17 hits and went on to defeat the Brewers 9-4 on Friday, as -125 favorites. The13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Martin Prado hit and three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the way. Javier Vazquez allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings in the win.
Ryan Braun belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Brewers, who were +105 underdogs. Carlos Villanueva gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 50-47 SU
Milwaukee: 48-48 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Sunday, July 26

 

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Mets-Astros Lines Preview

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A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Saturday when they battle the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jonathon Niese in this game. Niese has a 0-0 record and a 5.90 ERA this season.
Niese’s opponent in this one will be Russ Ortiz. The Astros righthander has a 5.02 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were out-hit, but managed to hold on for a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Friday. The Astros won the game as +110 underdogs, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Mike Hampton led the Astros with a two-run homer, while Chris Coste also drove in a pair of runs. Hampton tossed 5 2-3 innings for the win, and Jose Valverde threw a scoreless ninth for his 11th save.
Omir Santos had three hits and belted a solo home run for the Mets, who were -130 favorites. Johan Santana gave up 12 hits and five runs over 6 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Houston has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 44-51 SU
Houston: 50-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Next up:
Houston home to NY Mets, Sunday, July 26

 

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Indians-Mariners Lines Preview

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The Cleveland Indians and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Safeco Field.
The Indians will give the ball to starter Jeremy Sowers in this one. Lefthander Sowers is 1-7 this season with a 6.32 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Erik Bedard who starts for the Mariners. Lefthander Bedard is 5-2 with a 2.70 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Aaron Laffey fanned seven batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings Friday, as the Indians defeated the Mariners 9-0. The Indians won the game as +115 underdogs, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Ryan Garko led the Indians with a three-run homer, while Laffey improved to 4-2 with the win.
Ryan Rowland-Smith gave up five hits and four runs over seven innings in the victory. The Mariners were -135 favorites in that game.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 39-58 SU
Seattle: 51-45 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Seattle home to Cleveland, Sunday, July 26

 

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