Orioles-Yankees Odds Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium.

Righthander David Hernandez will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Hernandez is 2-2 this season with a 4.29 ERA.

Hernandez’s opponent in this one will be Andy Pettitte. The Yankees lefthander has a 4.85 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Orioles defeated the White Sox 10-2 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Gregg Zaun was 3-4 with a home run and four RBI for Baltimore, while Jeremy Guthrie allowed two runs on three hits in eight innings.

The Yankees defeated Detroit 2-1 as -140 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Joba Chamberlain allowed one run on three hits over 6 2-3 innings for the Yankees, while Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez hit solo home runs in the win.

Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Baltimore: 41-50 SU
New York: 54-37 SU

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games

Next up:
NY Yankees home to Baltimore, Tuesday, July 21

 

Mets-Nationals Odds Preview

The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park.

Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 5-5 this season with a 5.10 ERA.

Starting this game for the Nationals will be J.D. Martin. The righthander will be making his season debut.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Mets lost to Atlanta 7-1 as a +215 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).

Jeff Francoeur drove in the Mets’ lone run and Tim Redding allowed five runs on four hits in three innings.

The Nationals lost to the Cubs 11-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Adam Dunn hit a solo home run for Washington and Garrett Mock allowed seven runs (four were earned) on eight hits in 3 1-3 innings.

Current streak:
Washington has lost 5 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 43-48 SU
Washington: 26-65 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

Next up:
Washington home to NY Mets, Tuesday, July 21

 

Brewers-Pirates Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.

Mike Burns will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Burns is 2-2 this season with a 6.54 ERA.

The Pirates will counter Burns with Ross Ohlendorf. Righthander Ohlendorf has a 4.64 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Brewers lost to Cincinnati 5-3 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Price Fielder was 3-4 with a two-run home run for Milwaukee and Yovani Gallardo gave up three runs on seven hits in six innings.

The Pirates lost to San Francisco 4-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Ryan Doumit was 2-4 with two RBI for Pittsburgh and Brandon Moss hit a solo home run.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 47-45 SU
Pittsburgh: 40-51 SU

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 9-1
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 21

 

Cubs-Phillies Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Ted Lilly in this game. Lilly has a 9-6 record and a 3.18 ERA this season.

It’ll be Rodrigo Lopez toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Lopez is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Cubs defeated Washington 11-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Jake Fox was 3-5 with a home run and four RBI for Chicago, while Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run home run in the win.

The Phillies defeated Florida 5-0 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

J.A. Happ pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only five hits for Philadelphia, while Raul Ibanez drove in two runs in the win.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 8 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 47-43 SU
Philadelphia: 51-38 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Florida are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games at home

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, July 21

 

Open Championship 2009 Turnberry Betting Lines Headline Saturday

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Tigers try to maul the Yankees, the Rays meet the Royals, and the Diamondbacks square off against the Cardinals. The British Open odds have been in upheaval since the stunning development of Tiger Woods failing to make the cut.

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Colliding in the Junior Circuit  . . .

It’ll be Justin Verlander (10-4, 3.38 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (8-6, 3.86 ERA) on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers continue their road series at Yankee Stadium. Righthander Verlander is coming off a strong start against the Indians last weekend, tossing seven shutout innings while giving up just five hits in a victory. Lefthander Sabathia will be looking to get back on track on Saturday, as he gave up five earned runs over 6 2-3 innings in a loss against the Angels last time out.

Also on the American League schedule for Saturday: Boston at Toronto, Baltimore at the White Sox, the Angels at Oakland, Seattle at Cleveland, Minnesota at Texas, and Tampa Bay at Kansas City. The Rays will send the struggling Scott Kazmir (4-5, 7.11 ERA) to the mound in that contest; the lefthander was knocked around for seven earned runs by the Jays last time out. The Royals will counter with ace Zack Greinke (10-5, 2.12 ERA) Saturday night.

 

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Clashing in the Senior Circuit . . .

Dan Haren (9-5, 2.01 ERA) will take on Adam Wainwright (10-5, 3.04 ERA) on Saturday as the Diamondbacks and Cardinals play again in St. Louis. Righthander Haren is coming off a complete-game shutout against the Marlins in which he surrendered just four hits while fanning 10 batters; Arizona is 8-2 in his last 10 starts. Righthander Wainwright has been just as effective lately, giving up three earned runs over his last 25 1-3 innings and winning five of his last seven.

Elsewhere around the National League on Saturday it’ll be the Cubs at Washington, San Francisco at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Florida, Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Colorado at San Diego, Houston at the Dodgers, and the Mets at Atlanta. New York lefthander Johan Santana (10-7, 3.09 ERA) will get the ball in that matinee matchup; Santana blanked the Reds over seven innings in a victory last time out. The Braves will counter with Kenshin Kawakami (5-6, 4.26 ERA).

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The Canadian Football League finishes off the third week of their regular season on Saturday with a pair of matchupsMontreal at Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg at Hamilton. The Alouettes and the Roughriders are the last two undefeated teams in the league (at 2-0 both straight-up and against-the-spread), with the Als listed as 4.5-point road favorites for Saturday. Winnipeg (1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS) is favored by 1.5 points against Hamilton (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) in their Saturday game.

Finally, there are two WNBA games on tap for Saturday, with New York at Washington and Detroit at Phoenix. The Mercury remain the best bet in the league so far this season – especially at home. Phoenix sits at 11-4 SU through 15 games, and they’re also 11-4 ATS and 8-1 ATS at home. The Mercury rolled past the Monarchs last time out, getting 22 points from Diana Taurasi in a 100-81 home win. Detroit (4-7 SU, 4-7 ATS) is coming off a 66-63 victory versus Seattle.

Astros-Dodgers Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.
Mike Hampton will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Hampton is 5-6 this season with a 4.52 ERA.
Hampton‘s opponent in this one will be Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers lefthander has a 3.16 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros dominated for the second straight game as they cruised to an 8-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday, as +155 underdogs. The game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Ivan Rodriguez went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Astros. Roy Oswalt tossed eight complete innings for his sixth victory of the season.
Chad Billingsley gave up nine hits and six runs over 1 2-3 innings in suffering the loss on the hill. The Dodgers were -175 favorites in that contest.
Current streak:
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 46-44 SU
Los Angeles: 56-34 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
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 Houston are 4-6
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers’s last 11 games
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Houston
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Houston, Sunday, July 19

 

Rockies-Padres Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jason Hammel in this one. Righthander Hammel is 5-4 this season with a 4.57 ERA.
Hammel’s opponent in this one will be Kevin Correia. The Padres righthander has a 4.59 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 106-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ubaldo Jimenez had 10 strikeouts over seven innings of work to help the Rockies defeat the Padres 5-3 on Friday. The Rockies won that game as -150 favorites, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Ian Stewart and Chris Iannetta both had a pair of RBIs to lead the Rockies.
Everth Cabrera had one RBI and scored a run for the Padres, who were +130 underdogs. Josh Geer allowed all five runs over four innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 3 straight games.
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 49-41 SU
San Diego: 36-54 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego’s last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Diego’s last 18 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
San Diego home to Colorado, Sunday, July 19

 

Twins-Rangers Lines Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Righthander Scott Baker will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Baker is 7-7 this season with a 5.42 ERA.
The Rangers will counter Baker with Scott Feldman. Righthander Feldman has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 8-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins scored their runs early and held on for a 5-3 victory over the Rangers in the series-opener on Friday, as +110 underdogs. The game’s eight runs fell UNDER the night’s posted over/under (10.5).
Jason Kubel led the Twins with a three-run dinger, and Carlos Gomez drove in two runs. Glen Perkins allowed seven hits and three runs over five innings to pick up the victory.
Josh Hamilton belted a two-run homer and drove in all three runs for the Rangers, who were -130 favorites in that game. Vicente Padilla gave up 11 hits and five runs over seven innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 46-44 SU
Texas: 48-40 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 11 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Texas’s last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas’s last 11 games when playing Minnesota
Next up:
Texas home to Minnesota, Sunday, July 19

 

Diamondbacks-Cardinals Lines Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Busch Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Dan Haren in this one. Righthander Haren is 9-5 this season with a 2.01 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cardinals will be ace Adam Wainwright. The righthander has a 3.04 ERA to go along with a 10-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Chris Carpenter whiffed seven batters over eight scoreless innings as the Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday. The Cardinals won that game as -210 favorites, but the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Albert Pujols hit two home runs and Nick Stavinoha belted a pinch-hit two-run homer for the Cardinals.
Jon Garland surrendered seven hits and two runs over six innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers were +190 underdogs in the contest.
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona:
38-52 SU
St.
Louis: 50-42 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 8 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Arizona, Sunday, July 19

 

Rays-Royals Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium.
The Rays will give the ball to ace starter Scott Kazmir in this one. Lefthander Kazmir is 4-5 this season with a 7.11 ERA.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Zach Greinke. The righthander has a 2.12 ERA to go along with a 10-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 134-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Evan Longoria belted a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Rays got past the Royals 8-7 on Friday. The Rays won that game as -145 favorites, while the 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Pat Burrell went deep for a two-run blast, and finished with three RBIs for the Rays. Joe Nelson earned the win in relief, and J.P. Howell closed out the ninth for his seventh save.
Mike Jacobs cracked a three-run homer, and Mark Teahen also had three RBIs for the Royals, who were +125 underdogs. Juan Cruz gave up two runs in relief and was saddled with his third loss.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 49-41 SU
Kansas City: 37-52 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Kansas City’s last 18 games
Kansas City is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, July 19

 

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