Dodgers-Padres Lines Preview

The fans at PETCO Park will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres when they take their seats on Friday.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Hiroki Kuroda in this game. Kuroda has a 2-4 record and a 3.77 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Padres will be Chad Gaudin. The righthander has a 5.11 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers scored a 1-0 win over the Rockies in Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match, as -140 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Rafael Furcal drove in the only run to lift the Dodgers. Ramon Troncoso tossed the win in relief, and Jonathan Broxton pitched the ninth for his 19th save.
The Padres were defeated 7-2 by the Astros in the series finale on Thursday, as a -105 pick’em. The game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Kevin Correia gave up eight hits and six runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 50-29 SU
San Diego: 34-44 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Houston are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Next up:
San Diego home to LA Dodgers, Saturday, July 4

 

Tigers-Twins Odds Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at The Metrodome.
Lucas French will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Lefthander French is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It’ll be Kevin Slowey toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Slowey is 10-3 with a 4.41 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 162-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost 5-1 to the A’s in the series rubber match last time out, as -135 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (7.5).
Gerald Laird drove in the only run, while Justin Verlander surrendered four runs off six hits over six innings of work.
The Twins capitalized on two errors as they defeated the Royals 5-1 in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as a -110 pick’em. The six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (8.5).
Michael Cuddyer hit a solo home run and finished with two RBIs. Glen Perkins allowed 10 hits and one run over seven innings in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 43-35 SU
Minnesota: 41-39 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next up:
Minnesota home to Detroit, Saturday, July 4

 

White Sox-Royals Lines Preview

The fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Friday.
The White Sox will give the ball to starter John Danks in this one. Lefthander Danks is 6-6 this season with a 4.08 ERA.
It’ll be Zach Greinke toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Greinke is 10-3 with a 1.95 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox closed out the Royals with a 4-1 victory in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday, as -140 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Jayson Nix homered and scored once for the White Sox. Mark Buehrle tossed 8 1-3 scoreless innings to pick up the win.
David DeJesus drove in the only run for the Royals, who were +120 underdogs. Bruce Chen allowed two runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 6 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 41-38 SU
Kansas City: 33-45 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Chi White Sox, Saturday, July 4

 

Diamondbacks-Rockies Lines Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Coors Field.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Max Scherzer in this one. Righthander Scherzer is 5-5 this season with a 3.70 ERA.
The Rockies will counter Scherzer with Jorge De La Rosa. Lefthander De La Rosa has a 5.64 ERA to go along with a 4-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks were defeated 3-2 by the Reds last time out, as +110 underdogs. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Reynolds homered in a losing effort, while Clay Zavada gave up the winning run and fell to 1-2 on the season.
The Rockies were defeated 1-0 by the Dodgers in the series rubber match last time out, as +120 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jason Hammel gave up the only run over a complete-game loss.
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 31-48 SU
Colorado: 41-37 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games
Colorado is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Next up:
Colorado home to Arizona, Saturday, July 4

 

Rays-Rangers Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Friday when they battle the Tampa Bay Rays at Rangers Ballpark.
Ace lefthander Scott Kazmir will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Kazmir is 4-4 this season with a 7.28 ERA.
It’ll be Tommy Hunter toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Hunter is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays were shut out 5-0 by the Blue Jays last time out, as -130 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
James Shields surrendered seven hits and five runs over 7 1-3 innings in the loss.
Hank Blalock hit a walk-off two-run homer as the Rangers got past the Angels 9-7 on Wednesday, as a -105 pick’em. Tht game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Blalock finished 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs for three RBIs, while Frank Francisco earned the win in relief for a 2-1 overall record.
Current streak:
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 44-36 SU
Texas: 42-35 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Texas’s last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Texas’s last 24 games
Next up:
Texas home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, July 4

 

Pirates-Marlins Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Florida Marlins on Friday when they battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at LandShark Stadium.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Charlie Morton in this game. Morton has a 0-1 record and a 4.09 ERA this season.
It’ll be Chris Volstad toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Righthander Volstad is 5-7 with a 4.63 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates were defeated 9-8 in 10 innings by the Mets last time out, as -150 favorites. That game’s 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Garrett Jones hit a solo home run and drove in three runs for the Pirates. Matt Capps surrendered the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
The Marlins rallied with two runs in the eighth inning as they defeated the Nationals 5-3 for a sweep of the three-game series on Wednesday, as -170 favorites. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Cody Ross went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs. Dan Meyer earned the win in relief, and Leo Nunez closed out the ninth with his fourth save.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 36-43 SU
Florida: 41-39 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing Washington are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Florida is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Next up:
Florida home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 4

 

Mariners-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 8-3 record and a 2.54 ERA this season.
It’ll be Tim Wakefield toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Wakefield is 10-3 with a 4.18 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mariners banged out 12 hits and scored an 8-4 victory over the Yankees to aovid a three-game sweep on Thursday, as +260 underdogs. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Ichiro Suzuki went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored, while Russell Branyan went deep for a two-run dinger. Miguel Batista tossed two scoreless innings to earn the win.
Julio Lugo hit a game-winning single in the top of the 11th inning on Wednesday, as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles 6-5. The Red Sox won that game as -155 favorites, and the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Kevin Youkilis belted a two-run homer, and Rocco Baldelli drove in two runs for the Red Sox. Ramon Ramirez improved to 5-2 with the win in relief, and Jonathan Papelbon earned his 20th save.
Team records:
Seattle: 40-38 SU
Boston: 48-30 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Seattle are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle’s last 12 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Seattle
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Boston home to Seattle, Saturday, July 4

 

Cardinals-Reds Lines Preview

The division rival St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Joel Pineiro will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Pineiro is 6-9 this season with a 3.44 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Homer Bailey who starts for the Reds. Righthander Bailey is 1-0 with a 8.68 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals defeated the Giants 5-2 on Thursday, as -145 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Ryan Ludwick went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in a pair of runs to lift the Cardinals. Todd Wellemeyer fanned six batters and allowed just two runs over 7 1-3 innings for the win.
Joey Votto singled in the winning run in the 10th inning to lift the Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday, as -130 favorites. That game’s five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Chris Dickerson had two hits and drove in one run for the Reds. Francisco Cordero tossed a scoreless 10th inning to pick up the win.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 43-38 SU
Cincinnati: 39-38 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis’s last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Next up:
Cincinnati home to St. Louis, Saturday, July 4

 

Athletics-Indians Lines Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Trevor Cahill in this one. Righthander Cahill is 5-6 this season with a 4.23 ERA.
Cahill’s opponent in this one will be David Huff. The Indians lefthander has a 6.26 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s got two-run homers from Jason Giambi and Jack Cust as they defeated the Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday, as +115 underdogs. That game’s six runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (7.5).
Dallas Braden allowed just five hits and one run over seven innings in getting his sixth win of the season.
The Indians were defeated 6-2 by the White Sox last time out, as -115 favorites. That game’s combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Grady Sizemore and Shin-Soo Choo drove in one run apiece. Jeremy Sowers allowed 11 hits and five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 33-44
SU
Cleveland
: 31-49 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 2-8
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

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

 

Braves-Nationals Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Friday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Kenshin Kawakami will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Kawakami is 4-6 this season with a 4.25 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Ross Detwiler who starts for the Nationals. Lefthander Detwiler is 0-4 with a 5.24 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves scored three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Phillies 5-2 for a sweep of the three-game series on Thursday, as -140 favorites. The game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Casey Kotchman went 2-for-2 at the plate with a two-run homer. Mike Gonzalez earned the win in relief, and Rafael Soriano collected his seventh save.
The Nationals were defeated 5-3 by the Marlins last time out, as +150 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Josh Willingham had two hits and drove in two runs, while Julian Tavarez gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 38-40
SU
Washington
: 22-54 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Florida are 1-9
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 14 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Atlanta, Saturday, July 4

 

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