Rays-White Sox Odds Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Shields is 6-6 this season with a 3.75 ERA.
It’ll be Carlos Torres toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Righthander Torres will be making his season debut.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Carlos Pena’s sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Rays over the White Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay won as -140 road favorites as the teams played UNDER the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Evan Longoria and Pat Burrell also drove in runs for the Rays, while Jeff Niemann allowed two runs over eight innings to earn the win for Tampa Bay.
Gordon Beckham was 3-for-4 with a run batted in for Chicago, as Bobby Jenks took the loss after surrendering the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 52-42
SU
Chicago
: 48-45 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 8-16 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, July 23

 

Angels-Royals Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Lefthander Joe Saunders will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Saunders is 8-6 this season with a 4.72 ERA.
It’ll be Brian Bannister toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 with a 3.57 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Erick Aybar was 4-for-5 with three runs batted in, as the Angels ripped the Royals 10-2 in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles cashed as -155 road favorites as the teams played OVER the 10-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Sean O’Sullivan gave up two runs over 5 1-3 innings to get the win for the Angels, who won Game 1 of the twinbill 8-5 as -135 road favorites earlier in the day.
Jose Guillen and Yuniesky Betancourt drove in runs for Kansas City, while Bruce Chen took the loss after allowing three runs over five innings for the Royals.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 8 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 54-38 SU
Kansas City: 37-56 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
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:
LA Angels home to Minnesota, Thursday, July 23
Kansas City home to Texas, Friday, July 24

 

Red Sox-Rangers Odds Preview

The Boston Red Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Clay Buchholz in this one. Righthander Buchholz is 1-0 this season with a 1.59 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be ace Vicente Padilla. The righthander has a 4.67 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Hank Blalock went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in to lead the Rangers over the Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Texas won as +125 home underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Winning pitcher Tommy Hunter gave up one run over six innings for the Rangers, who got RBIs from Josh Hamilton and David Murphy in the payday.
Kevin Youkilis and Mike Lowell drove in runs for Boston, while Josh Beckett allowed four runs over eight innings to take the loss for the Red Sox.
Current streak:
Boston has lost 4 straight games.
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 55-38 SU
Texas: 51-41 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Baltimore are 7-3
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Texas
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Texas is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Baltimore, Friday, July 24
Texas at Kansas City, Friday, July 24

 

Cardinals-Astros Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros will meet on the field at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chris Carpenter in this game. Carpenter has a 8-3 record and a 2.26 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Roy Oswalt toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Righthander Oswalt is 6-4 with a 3.65 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Lee smacked a grand slam to lead the Astros past the Cardinals 11-6 on Tuesday night.
Houston cashed as -160 home favorites as the teams played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in for the Astros, while Wandy Rodriguez allowed only one run over seven innings to get the win for Houston.
Ryan Ludwick was 2-for-4 with a three-run jack for St. Louis, as Todd Wellemeyer gave up four earned runs over 4 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Cardinals.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 51-45
SU
Houston
: 48-46 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 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 St. Louis
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
St. Louis at Philadelphia, Friday, July 24
Houston home to NY Mets, Friday, July 24

 

Giants-Braves Odds Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Ace Tim Lincecum will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Righthander Lincecum is 10-2 this season with a 2.27 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jair Jurrjens who starts for the Braves. Righthander Jurrjens is 8-7 with a 2.77 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 113-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian McCann was 2-for-3 with a three-run blast and four runs batted in to lead the Braves over the Giants 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta won as -185 home favorites as the teams played OVER the 8-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Martin Prado went 3-for-5 with an RBI for the Braves, while winning pitcher Derek Lowe gave up one run six innings for Atlanta.
Juan Uribe drove in the lone run for San Francisco, as Ryan Sadowski was tagged for eight runs over 3 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Giants.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 50-43 SU
Atlanta: 48-46 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
San Francisco is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
Atlanta home to San Francisco, Thursday, July 23

 

Indians-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Carl Pavano will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Pavano is 8-7 this season with a 5.13 ERA.
Pavano’s opponent in this one will be Ricky Romero. The Blue Jays lefthander has a 3.25 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Victor Martinez’s two-run double in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Indians past the Blue Jays 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Cleveland won as -130 road favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Cliff Lee allowed one run over nine innings to pick up the win for the Indians, while Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-4 for Cleveland.
Scott Rolen was 2-for-4 with a solo homer for Toronto, as Scott Downs was handed the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.
Team records:
Cleveland: 37-57 SU
Toronto: 46-48 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Toronto is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Toronto home to Cleveland, Thursday, July 23

 

Mariners-Tigers Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Righthander Felix Hernandez will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Hernandez is 10-3 this season with a 2.51 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Armando Galarraga who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Galarraga is 5-8 with a 5.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Magglio Ordonez had a three-run homer and four runs batted in to lead the Tigers past the Mariners 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Detroit cashed as -165 home favorites as the teams played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Placido Polanco was 2-for-5 with a dinger and two RBIs for the Tigers, while Rick Porcello got the win after allowing five runs over five innings for Detroit.
Wladimir Balentien went 2-for-3 with a solo shot and two RBIs for Seattle, as Garrett Olson was rocked for seven runs over 1 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Mariners.
Team records:
Seattle: 49-44 SU
Detroit: 49-42 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Seattle is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Seattle, Thursday, July 23

 

Mets-Nationals Odds Preview

The division rival New York Mets and Washington Nationals are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Nationals Park.
Michael Pelfrey will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Pelfrey is 7-5 this season with a 5.07 ERA.
The Nationals will counter Pelfrey with Craig Stammen. Righthander Stammen has a 4.46 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
John Lannan pitched a complete-game shutout to earn the win, as the Nationals downed the Mets 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Washington won as -155 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Nationals, who got two runs scored from Ryan Zimmerman in the payday.
Losing pitcher Oliver Perez allowed four runs over six innings for New York, while Jeff Francoeur was 2-for-4 for the Mets.
Team records:
New York: 44-49
SU
Washington
: 27-66 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 3-7
After playing NY Mets are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
NY Mets at Houston, Friday, July 24
Washington home to San Diego, Friday, July 24

 

Twins-Athletics Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Righthander Glen Perkins will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Perkins is 5-5 this season with a 4.75 ERA.
Perkins‘s opponent in this one will be Trevor Cahill. The Athletics righthander has a 4.72 ERA to go along with a 5-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Cuddyer’s run-scoring triple in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Twins over the Athletics 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota won as +120 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 8-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Delmon Young and Nick Punto also drove in runs for the Twins, while Matt Guerrier picked up the win in relief of starter Anthony Swarzak for Minnesota.
Orlando Cabrera and Adam Kennedy knocked in runs for Oakland, as Andrew Bailey was handed the loss after allowing the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning.
Team records:
Minnesota: 48-46 SU
Oakland: 39-53 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Oakland are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at LA Angels, Thursday, July 23
Oakland at NY Yankees, Friday, July 24

 

Marlins-Padres Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at PETCO Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to ace starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 6-7 this season with a 5.68 ERA.
The Padres will counter Nolasco with Josh Geer. Righthander Geer has a 5.65 ERA to go along with a 1-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Chris Volstad gave up only one run over seven innings to get the victory, as the Marlins edged the Padres 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as -140 road favorites as the game played UNDER the 7.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
John Baker was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Marlins, while Jorge Cantu went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Florida.
Kyle Blanks homered for San Diego, as losing pitcher Chad Gaudin allowed three runs over six innings for the Padres.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 48-47 SU
San Diego: 37-57 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Diego is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Next up:
Florida at LA Dodgers, Friday, July 24
San Diego at Washington, Friday, July 24

 

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