Marlins-Giants Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AT&T Park.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Josh Johnson in this one. Righthander Johnson is 7-1 this season with a 2.76 ERA.
The Giants will counter Johnson with Barry Zito. Lefthander Zito has a 4.82 ERA to go along with a 4-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Pablo Sandoval hit a grand slam to lead the Giants over the Marlins 5-4 on Monday night.
San Francisco won as -175 home favorites as the game played OVER the 7.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Nate Schierholtz drove in a run for the Giants, while Matt Cain picked up the win after allowing one earned run over 6 2-3 innings for San Francisco.
Cody Ross went 3-for-4 for Florida, as Sean West gave up five runs over six innings to take the loss for the Marlins.
Team records:
Florida: 43-41 SU
San Francisco: 45-37 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing San Francisco are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Florida, Wednesday, July 8

 

Orioles-Mariners Odds Preview

The fans at Safeco Field will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Jeremy Guthrie in this game. Guthrie has a 6-8 record and a 5.20 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be ace Erik Bedard. The lefthander has a 2.47 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jarrod Washburn pitched a complete-game one-hitter to get the victory, as the Mariners shut out the Orioles 5-0 on Monday night.
Seattle cashed as -130 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Chris Woodward drove in two runs for the Mariners, who got a homer from Russell Branyan in the payday.
Brad Bergesen gave up three earned runs over six innings to take the loss for Baltimore, while Nick Markakis had the lone hit for the Orioles.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 36-47
SU
Seattle
: 43-39 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Baltimore, Wednesday, July 8

 

Rangers-Angels Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Dustin Nippert will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Nippert is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Nippert’s opponent in this one will be John Lackey. The Angels ace righthander has a 4.70 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jeff Mathis smashed a three-run dinger, as the Angels defeated the Rangers 9-4 on Monday night.
Los Angeles cashed as -145 home favorites as the game played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Juan Rivera was 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Angels, while winning pitcher Jared Weaver allowed three earned runs over seven innings for Los Angeles.
Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer for Texas, as Kevin Millwood was roughed up for nine runs over five innings to take the loss for the Rangers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 45-36 SU
Los Angeles: 46-35 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 8-2
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Texas
Next up:
LA Angels home to Texas, Wednesday, July 8

 

Padres-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks meet at Chase Field.
The Padres will give the ball to starter Kevin Correia in this one. Righthander Correia is 5-6 this season with a 4.58 ERA.
Correia’s opponent in this one will be Doug Davis. The Diamondbacks lefthander has a 3.15 ERA to go along with a 3-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Mark Reynolds’ run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Diamondbacks past the Padres 6-5 on Monday night.
Arizona cashed as -175 home favorites as the game played OVER the 10-run total set by sportsbooks.
Justin Upton hit a two-run blast and had three runs batted in for the Diamondbacks, while Jon Rauch picked up the win in relief of starter Jon Garland for Arizona.
Eliezer Alfonzo went 2-for-5 with an RBI for San Diego, as Cla Meredith took the loss after allowing the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Arizona has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 35-47 SU
Arizona: 34-49 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Arizona home to San Diego, Wednesday, July 8

 

Nationals-Rockies Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Coors Field.
Jordan Zimmermann will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Zimmermann is 3-3 this season with a 4.52 ERA.
Zimmermann‘s opponent in this one will be Jason Hammel. The Rockies righthander has a 4.01 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Marquis pitched eight scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Rockies blanked the Nationals 1-0 on Monday night.
Colorado won as -215 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 10-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Todd Helton drove in the only run of the game for the Rockies, while Clint Barmes went 2-for-4 for Colorado.
Craig Stammen gave up one run over seven innings for Washington, as Josh Bard was 2-for-4 for the Nationals.
Team records:
Washington: 24-56 SU
Colorado: 43-39 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 4-6
After playing Colorado are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 8 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games at home
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Colorado home to Washington, Wednesday, July 8

 

Indians-White Sox Odds Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
Lefthander Jeremy Sowers will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Sowers is 1-6 this season with a 6.28 ERA.
It’ll be ace Mark Buehrle toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Lefthander Buehrle is 8-2 with a 3.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians lost to Oakland 5-2 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Jhonny Peralta hit a solo homer for Cleveland and Cliff Lee surrendered three runs on eight hit in six innings.
The White Sox lost to Kansas City 6-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Jermaine Dye hit a solo homer for Chicago and Clayton Richard was tagged for four runs on eight hits in 3 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 33-50
SU
Chicago
: 42-40 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi White Sox’s last 21 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Wednesday, July 8

 

Yankees-Twins Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday when they battle the New York Yankees at The Metrodome.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 7-5 this season with a 3.85 ERA.
The Twins will counter Sabathia with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 4.99 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Nick Swisher went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for New York in its 7-6 loss to Toronto on Monday.
Toronto cashed as +130 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
The Twins defeated Detroit 6-2 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Nick Blackburn pitched a complete-game seven-hitter, allowing only one earned run for Minnesota and Justin Morneau hit a two-run home run in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 48-34 SU
Minnesota: 43-40 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 9 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 8

 

Cardinals-Brewers Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on the field at Miller Park on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Ace Adam Wainwright will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Wainwright is 8-5 this season with a 3.32 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Wainwright with ace Yovani Gallardo. Righthander Gallardo has a 2.75 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 10-1 as a -145 favorite on Sunday, The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Colby Rasmus was 2-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Chris Carpenter allowed only one run on five hits in seven innings.
The Brewers lost to the Cubs 8-2 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Prince Fielder hit a solo home run for Milwaukee and Casey McGehee was 3-4 with an RBI.
Team records:
St. Louis: 45-39 SU
Milwaukee: 43-39 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 0-10
Before playing St. Louis are 8-2
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis’s last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Wednesday, July 8

 

Braves-Cubs Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
Righthander Javier Vazquez will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Vazquez is 5-7 this season with a 3.05 ERA.
It’ll be Ryan Dempster toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Dempster is 5-5 with a 4.09 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to lead the Cubs past the Braves 4-2 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -125 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Kosuke Fukudome was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Cubs, while Randy Wells allowed two runs over six innings to get the win for Chicago.
Nate McLouth went 3-for-5 with a solo shot for Atlanta, as Jair Jurrjens took the loss after giving up four runs over six innings for the Braves.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 39-43
SU
Chicago
: 41-39 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Atlanta is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Atlanta, Wednesday, July 8

 

Pirates-Astros Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros will meet on the field at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Pirates will trot ace Paul Maholm out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Maholm has a 5-4 record and a 4.69 ERA this season.
Maholm’s opponent in this one will be Brian Moehler. The Astros righthander has a 5.64 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in, as the Astros dropped the Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.
Houston won as -145 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Geoff Blum knocked in two runs for the Astros, while winning pitcher Mike Hampton gave up one run over seven innings for Houston.
Robinzon Diaz was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Pittsburgh, as Virgil Vasquez allowed four runs over six innings to take the loss for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 37-46
SU
Houston
: 40-41 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh 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 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston’s last 10 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 8

 

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