Padres-Mariners Lines Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Safeco Field.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Geer in this game. Geer has a 1-2 record and a 5.43 ERA this season.
Geer’s opponent in this one will be Brandon Morrow. The Mariners righthander has a 3.86 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer, as the Padres held off the Mariners 9-7 on Tuesday night.
San Diego won as +125 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
David Eckstein went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Padres, while winning pitcher Chad Gaudin gave up two runs over seven innings for San Diego.
Russell Branyan had a two-run dinger for Seattle, as Garrett Olson took the loss after giving up six runs over 5 1-3 innings for the Mariners.
Current streak:
San Diego has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 31-38
SU
Seattle
: 35-35 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 2-8
After playing Seattle are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Diego
Next up:
Seattle home to San Diego, Thursday, June 25

 

Giants-Athletics Odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in an interleague contest.
The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Randy Johnson in this game. Johnson has a 6-5 record and a 5.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Gio Gonzalez. The lefthander has a 0.00 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.
Tim Lincecum went the distance, striking out 12, to lead the Giants over the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night.
San Francisco cashed as -130 road favorites as the game played UNDER the 6.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Bengie Molina went 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Giants, while Edgar Renteria was 2-for-4 with an RBI for San Francisco.
Jason Giambi went deep for Oakland, as losing pitcher Vin Mazzaro allowed four runs over six innings for the Athletics.
Team records:
San Francisco: 38-32 SU
Oakland: 31-39 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco at Milwaukee, Friday, June 26
Oakland home to Colorado, Friday, June 26

 

Rockies-Angels Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
The Rockies will give the ball to starter Jason Marquis in this one. Righthander Marquis is 9-4 this season with a 3.71 ERA.
It’ll be Joe Saunders toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Lefthander Saunders is 7-4 with a 3.80 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Bobby Abreu’s two RBIs in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Angels past the Rockies 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles won as -135 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.
Juan Rivera homered for the Angels, while Kevin Jepsen picked up the win in relief of starter Sean O’Sullivan for Los Angeles.
Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-3 with two dingers and three runs batted in for Colorado, as Ubaldo Jimenez gave up four runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Rockies.
Team records:
Colorado: 37-34 SU
Los Angeles: 37-32 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Arizona are 8-2
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
Colorado is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Colorado
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home
Next up:
Colorado at Oakland, Friday, June 26
LA Angels at Arizona, Friday, June 26

 

Rangers-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Chase Field.
Ace righthander Vicente Padilla will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Padilla is 5-3 this season with a 4.79 ERA.
Padilla‘s opponent in this one will be Dan Haren. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 2.23 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Justin Upton went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three runs batted in to lead the Diamondbacks past the Rangers 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Arizona won as -140 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.
Felipe Lopez was 3-for-5 with three RBIs for the Diamondbacks, while Max Scherzer allowed two runs over six innings to get the win for Arizona.
Ian Kinsler and Marlon Byrd both drove in runs for Texas, as Matt Harrison was rocked for seven runs over 3 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Rangers.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-32 SU
Arizona: 30-41 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Texas are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Next up:
Arizona home to Texas, Thursday, June 25

 

Dodgers-White Sox Lines Preview

The fans at U.S. Cellular Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Randy Wolf will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Wolf is 3-2 this season with a 3.29 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be Gavin Floyd. The righthander has a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Hiroki Kuroda gave up two runs over 8 2-3 innings to get the win, as the Dodgers topped the White Sox 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles cashed as +110 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by sportsbooks.
James Loney went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast for the Dodgers, who got two runs batted in from Casey Blake in the win.
Paul Konerko smacked a big fly for Chicago, while John Danks was hit with the loss after giving up three runs over seven innings for the White Sox.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 47-24
SU
Chicago
: 33-37 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 3-6
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 8-1
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Thursday, June 25

 

Twins-Brewers Odds Preview

The Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Miller Park.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Nick Blackburn in this game. Blackburn has a 6-2 record and a 3.09 ERA this season.
It’ll be Braden Looper toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Looper is 5-4 with a 5.21 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Joe Crede went 2-for-5 with three runs batted in to lead the Twins over the Brewers 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota won as +100 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Carlos Gomez was 3-for-5 with two RBIs for the Twins, while Francisco Liriano gave up three runs over five innings to get the win for Minnesota.
Mike Cameron drove in two runs for Milwaukee, as losing pitcher Jeff Suppan allowed four earned runs over five innings to take the loss for the Brewers.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 36-36 SU
Milwaukee: 37-33 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Minnesota, Thursday, June 25

 

Royals-Astros Lines Preview

The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Luke Hochevar in this game. Hochevar has a 2-3 record and a 6.61 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be ace Roy Oswalt. The righthander has a 4.32 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Zach Greinke allowed one run over eight innings to pick up the victory, the Royals edged the Astros 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kansas City won as -135 road favorites as the teams played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Billy Butler went 2-for-4 with a big fly for the Royals, who got a run batted in from Miguel Olivo in the payday.
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-4 with an RBI for Houston, while Russ Ortiz was hit with the defeat after surrendering two runs over seven innings for the Astros.
Team records:
Kansas City: 30-39
SU
Houston
: 32-36 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 2-8
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Kansas City are 8-2
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Kansas City is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Thursday, June 25

 

Cardinals-Mets Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brad Thompson in this game. Thompson has a 2-1 record and a 3.63 ERA this season.
It’ll be Fernando Nieve toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Nieve is 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Joel Pineiro threw a complete-game two-hitter to earn the victory, as the Cardinals dumped the Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
St. Louis cashed as a -110 road pick ’em, as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Albert Pujols knocked in two runs for the Cardinals, while Skip Schumaker went 2-for-3 for St. Louis.
Losing pitcher Livan Hernandez allowed two earned runs over seven innings for New York, which went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position in the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 40-32 SU
New York: 35-34 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Thursday, June 25

 

Orioles-Marlins Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
The Orioles will give the ball to starter Jason Berken in this one. Righthander Berken is 1-3 this season with a 6.84 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Berken with ace Ricky Nolasco. Righthander Nolasco has a 7.01 ERA to go along with a 3-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jorge Cantu’s run-scoring single in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted the Marlins past the Orioles 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as -120 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam for the Marlins, while Burke Badenhop picked up the win in relief of starter Andrew Miller for Florida.
Matt Wieters was 2-for-4 with a solo drive and two runs batted in for Baltimore, as Brian Bass was handed the loss after allowing the game-winning run in the 12th inning.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 32-38 SU
Florida: 36-36 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Florida home to Baltimore, Thursday, June 25

 

Yankees-Braves Odds Preview

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Righthander Joba Chamberlain will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Chamberlain is 3-2 this season with a 3.89 ERA.
The Braves will counter Chamberlain with Kenshin Kawakami. Righthander Kawakami has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Tommy Hanson tossed 5 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Braves dropped the Yankees 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta cashed as -120 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Brian McCann was 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Braves, who got two RBIs from Garret Anderson in the payday.
Chien-Ming Wang gave up three runs over five innings to take the loss for New York, while the Yankees managed only four hits on the night.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 38-32 SU
Atlanta: 34-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Next up:
Atlanta home to NY Yankees, Thursday, June 25

 

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