Angels-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Angels will trot Matt Palmer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Palmer has a 6-1 record and a 4.62 ERA this season.
Palmer‘s opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.56 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.
Mike Napoli belted a home run in the top of the ninth to give the Angels a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, as -130 favorites. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Erick Aybar scored the other run for the Angels. Darren Oliver got the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes collected his 21st save.
Chad Qualls gave up the winning run and was saddled with the loss. Oddsmakers had the Diamondbacks as +110 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Arizona has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 40-32 SU
Arizona: 30-45 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After playing LA Angels are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
LA Angels at Texas, Monday, June 29
Arizona at Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 30

 

Rockies-Athletics Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Cook in this game. Cook has a 7-3 record and a 4.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Vin Mazzaro. The righthander has a 2.56 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Rockies allowed six runs over two innings, but managed to pull off an 11-9 victory over the A’s. The Rockies won the game as +125 underdogs, while the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Clint Barmes went 3-for-5 at the plate and drove in one run for the Rockies. Jorge De La Rosa pitched six innings for the win, allowing two runs off five hits.
Kurt Suzuki went 2-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the A’s, who were -145 favorites in that game. Trevor Cahill allowed seven runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Oakland has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 39-35 SU
Oakland: 31-42 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
Colorado is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Colorado at LA Dodgers, Monday, June 29
Oakland home to Detroit, Monday, June 29

 

Mariners-Dodgers Odds Preview

The fans at Dodger Stadium will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Mariners will trot Garrett Olson out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Olson has a 2-2 record and a 5.61 ERA this season.
The Dodgers will counter Olson with Hiroki Kuroda. Righthander Kuroda has a 3.44 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mariners evened their three-game series with a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Russell Branyan homered and drove in two runs to lead the Mariners. Felix Hernandez allowed just four hits and one run with nine strikeouts in picking up the win.
Eric Milton surrendered seven hits and four runs over five innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers listed the Dodgers as +100 underdogs.
Team records:
Seattle: 38-36 SU
Los Angeles: 48-27 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 9-1
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seattle is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Seattle
Next up:
Seattle at NY Yankees, Tuesday, June 30
LA Dodgers home to Colorado, Monday, June 29

 

Twins-Cardinals Odds Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Busch Stadium.
Ace Francisco Liriano will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Lefthander Liriano is 3-8 this season with a 5.88 ERA.
The Cardinals will counter Liriano with Joel Pineiro. Righthander Pineiro has a 3.40 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Albert Pujols belted two home runs with four RBIs in leading the Cardinals over the Twins 5-3 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Josh Kinney earned the win in relief for the Cardinals, and Ryan Franklin closed out the ninth with his 18th save.
Brendan Harris went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Twins, who were -115 favorites. Kevin Slowey surrendered five runs over three innings
Team records:
Minnesota:
38-38 SU
St.
Louis: 41-35 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Kansas City, Monday, June 29
St. Louis home to San Francisco, Monday, June 29

 

Giants-Brewers Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Miller Park.
Lefthander Jonathan Sanchez will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Sanchez is 2-8 this season with a 5.62 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Sanchez with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
After giving up two runs in the top of the ninth, the Brewers scored three in the bottom of the inning to get past the Giants 7-6 on Saturday, as -150 favorites. The game’s 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Prince Fielder belted a three-run home run and finished with four RBIs for the Brewers. Trevor Hoffman allowed four hits and two runs in relief and earned the win.
Pablo Sandoval belted two home runs for the Giants, who were +130 underdogs. Brian Wilson surrendered three runs in the ninth to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 39-34 SU
Milwaukee: 40-34 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing San Francisco are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco at St. Louis, Monday, June 29
Milwaukee home to NY Mets, Monday, June 29

 

Cubs-White Sox Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Cubs will give the ball to ace starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 4-2 this season with a 3.48 ERA.
It’ll be John Danks toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Lefthander Danks is 5-6 with a 4.43 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Gordon Beckam hit a walk-off single to give the White Sox an 8-7 win over the Cubs on Saturday, as -135 favorites. That game’s 15 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Scott Podsednik went 4-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run and three runs batted in for the White Sox. Bobby Jenks tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the win.
Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Cubs. Sean Marshall gave up the winning run in relief.
Team records:
Chicago: 35-36
SU
Chicago
: 36-38 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Monday, June 29
Chi White Sox at Cleveland, Monday, June 29

 

Tigers-Astros Odds Preview

The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 6-4 this season with a 2.40 ERA.
The Astros will counter Jackson with Russ Ortiz. Righthander Ortiz has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros scored five runs in the third inning to defeat the Tigers 8-1 on Saturday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Astros. Felipe Paulino fanned nine batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings for the win.
Ramon Santiago homered in a losing effort for the Tigers. Alfredo Figaro gave up eight runs off 10 hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 41-33
SU
Houston
: 35-37 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit 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 Detroit
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at Oakland, Monday, June 29
Houston at San Diego, Monday, June 29

 

Marlins-Rays Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Andrew Miller in this game. Miller has a 2-3 record and a 4.18 ERA this season.
The Rays will counter Miller with David Price. Lefthander Price has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Willy Aybar drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly to give the Rays a 3-2 victory over the Marlins on Saturday, as -155 favorites. The Rays won the game as -155 favorites, while the five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Carlos Pena homered for the Rays, while J.P. Howell earned the win in relief for the Rays.
Brett Carroll belted a solo home run for the Marlins, who were +135 underdogs. Burke Badenhop gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has lost 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 38-38 SU
Tampa Bay: 41-35 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Florida is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Washington, Monday, June 29
Tampa Bay at Toronto, Monday, June 29

 

Nationals-Orioles Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Camden Yards.
Lefthander John Lannan will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Lannan is 4-5 this season with a 3.44 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be David Hernandez. The righthander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Orioles rallied with three runs in the fifth inning and went on to double the Nationals 6-3 on Saturday, as -185 favorites. That game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10.5).
Gregg Zaun went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run for the Orioles. Jeremy Guthrie tossed five innings in the win, and George Sherrill collected his 16th save.
Josh Willingham had two hits and scored once for the Nationals, who were +165 underdogs. Shairon Martis surrendered four runs off six hits in five innings of work.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 21-51
SU
Baltimore
: 34-40 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 2-8
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 1-9
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Washington at Florida, Monday, June 29
Baltimore home to Boston, Monday, June 29

 

Royals-Pirates Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at PNC Park.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Greinke in this game. Greinke has a 9-3 record and a 1.90 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Greinke with Charlie Morton. Righthander Morton has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Pirates won their fourth straight overall on Saturday by defeating the Royals 6-2, as -165 favorites. The eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Delwyn Young belted a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Pirates. Paul Maholm allowed just two runs over seven innings for the win.
Billy Butler drove in both runs for the Royals, who were +145 underdogs. Bruce Chen gave up four runs over 6 1-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 31-42 SU
Pittsburgh: 35-39 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Kansas City home to Minnesota, Monday, June 29
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Monday, June 29

 

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