Baseball Betting Odds and MLB Picks Rundown

The Wimbledon betting odds are in full swing and the College World Series Vegas line favors LSU in Game 2. The odds have the Tigers at -150 over Texas with a total of 10.5.

Still most American bettors are focused on MLB betting. Here are baseball handicapping news, notes MLB trends and more for the Tuesday card. Pitching records are the team records in his starts, not his personal mark unless otherwise specified.

Red Sox-Nationals

Boston is 15-1 this year +13.9 units after four or more consecutive home games and 10-0 off of five straight.

The Nats are 5-24 following an over this season for -19.4 units.

Cardinals-Mets

New York starter Livan Hernandez is 18-8 the last two years +14 units off a win.

Dodgers-White Sox

Los Angeles is 25-8 this campaign when the total is 8.5-10 and 15-6 as road underdogs +13.1 units.

Rockies-Angels

Colorado is the top team in June baseball betting at 17-4 +15.2 units. They are 7-0 on the road off consecutive wins.

Rangers-Diamondbacks

Arizona is a horrid 5-14 -12.6 units as home favorites. They are 10-19 at home with a total of 8.5-10.

Arizona’s starter Max Scherzer is 1-8 -8.9 units as a favorite of 150 or less.  However in his last three starts, his ERA is just 0/96.

Giants-Athletics

San Francisco ace Tim Lincecum is 12-1 the past two seasons against teams that average 2.75 or less base hits.

Twins-Brewers

Milwaukee starter Jeff Suppan has an 18-9 personal record lifetime at Miller Park.

Phillies-Rays

Philadelphia is 23-9 on the road this year +16.1 units. A free daily sports pick is up now on this game.

Philly hurler Jamie Moyer knows how to bounce back as he is 15-4 +12.8 units the last three years after giving up two or more home runs in his last start. He is also 5-1 in his career (personal record) at Tropicana Field with a 1.97 ERA.

For more information: Today’s top baseball betting picks and live baseball odds are on the Offshore Insiders Network of sites.

Jon & Kate Divorce, Ed McMahon Death, Perez Hilton Commupence Hollywood Headlines

Bodog Sportsbook is not only a great resource for baseball handicappers to place winning sports picks wagers, but also a great source for Hollywood and entertainment betting odds.

As the world mourns with Doc Severinson the loss of Johnny Carson sidekick Ed McMahon, shakes our head at the circus of the Perez Hilton assaulted video, admires Boston Breakers Heather Mitts, our partners at Bodog take a look at some entertainment news starting out with the shocking news that Jon and Kate have finally filed for divorce.

A source close to this on-going saga told PEOPLE today that documents to initiate a legal split between Kate and Jon Gosselin were filed at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Penn., Monday afternoon.

TLC, the network that miraculously turned these two nobodies into instant celebrities, is promising a “major announcement” about the family in Monday night’s special one-hour episode of “Jon & Kate Plus Eight.”

The Beat wonders if maybe the “major announcement” will be that this stupid show has been canceled effective immediately so that this coveted time slot can be awarded to another family whose story is at least somewhat interesting.  Jon and Kate who???

Eight kids…big deal. Does anyone out there agree that two douche bag parents plus eight kids don’t necessarily warrant a television show? Gah. Bring back quality television. Please.

But they also have a spoiler alert for Halloween II.

t is indeed rare for a remake to be an improvement over the original, but in the case of Rob Zombie‘s “Halloween” the remake is not only better — it kicks ass.

Two years later and Zombie is back with “Halloween II” and if the new trailer is any indication, we can expect more of the same great stuff that horror classics are made of: a killer soundtrack, a believable yet twisted plot, and an evil villain.

Michael Myers makes a return engagement to the big screen on August 28th. In a nutshell, here is what the sequel is about (WARNING: Contains Spoilers)…

Picking up right where the first film left off, Laurie is taken to the hospital after supposedly killing the man who was responsible for the deaths of several people in the town of Haddonfield, Illinois. However, her stay at Haddonfield General becomes very brief when a very much alive Michael appears once more, brutally murdering everyone in the hospital to find his sister. Michael disappears, and Laurie survives the infamous Halloween massacre, but is still haunted by it years later. Laurie struggles to come to terms with her dark past, or at least forget it. But the supposedly dead Michael Myers has other plans, and as the anniversary of his massacre approaches, he returns to Haddonfield once more, with a family reunion planned that Laurie will never forget(The Internet Movie Database).

Finally there is the Chris Brown saga. From the people who brought you the news on the Perez Hilton hit, TMZ.com today reports that Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to felony assault. The judge on the case did not sentence Brown to any jail time, but it looks like he’ll have to complete 180 days of hard labor in Virginia. Brown must also stay at least  50 yards away from Rihanna, unless he wants to get his ass thrown in jail.

So what does this mean? For starters, it means that because Brown is now a convicted felon he loses his right to vote and he can’t carry a gun. It also means that Rihanna can finally put this crap behind her and move on to bigger and better things…

But more imporantly? It means that WE can move on. How tired are you hearing about Chris Brown this and Rihanna that…? Sheesh.

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Padres-Mariners Odds Preview

The Seattle Mariners will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field.
Chad Gaudin will be the starting pitcher for the Padres on this day. Righthander Gaudin is 2-6 this season with a 6.21 ERA.
It’ll be Garrett Olson toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Lefthander Olson is 2-1 with a 4.77 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Padres defeated Oakland 4-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run for San Diego and Kevin Correia allowed only one run on two hits with seven strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings.
The Mariners defeated Arizona 3-2 as a -170 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Yuniesky Betancourt was 3-4 with an RBI for Seattle and Felix Hernandez allowed only two runs on six hits in 7 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 30-38
SU
Seattle
: 35-34 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 1-9
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Arizona are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego’s last 12 games on the road
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 8 games
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 8 games when playing San Diego
Next up:
Seattle home to San Diego, Wednesday, June 24

 

Giants-Athletics Lines Preview

The fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Tim Lincecum in this game. Lincecum has a 6-2 record and a 2.72 ERA this season.
It’ll be Vin Mazzaro toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Righthander Mazzaro is 2-1 with a 1.75 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Trevor Cahill gave up one run over seven innings to earn the win, as the Athletics dropped the Giants 5-1 on Monday night.
Oakland won as -150 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Bobby Crosby drove in three runs for the Athletics, while Orlando Cabrera was 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Oakland.
Travis Ishikawa went deep for San Francisco, as Jonathan Sanchez allowed four runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the defeat for the Giants.
Team records:
San Francisco: 37-32 SU
Oakland: 31-38 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
Oakland home to San Francisco, Wednesday, June 24

 

Rockies-Angels Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Angel Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ubaldo Jimenez in this game. Jimenez has a 6-6 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.
The Angels will counter Jimenez with Sean O’Sullivan. Righthander O’Sullivan has a 1.29 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Seth Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast and four runs batted in, as the Rockies smoked the Angels 11-1 on Monday night.
Colorado cashed as +120 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-4 with a three-run dinger for the Rockies, while winning pitcher Aaron Cook gave up one run over seven innings for Colorado.
Matt Palmer was hit with the loss after getting tagged for six runs over 4 2-3 innings for Los Angeles, which got a solo shot from Kendry Morales in the defeat.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 6 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 37-33 SU
Los Angeles: 36-32 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a win are 9-1

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

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Colorado
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
Next up:
LA Angels home to Colorado, Wednesday, June 24

 

Rangers-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Chase Field.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Matt Harrison in this one. Lefthander Harrison is 4-4 this season with a 5.43 ERA.
Harrison‘s opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.61 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers lost to San Francisco 3-2 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Andruw Jones hit a two-run home run for Texas and Kevin Millwood surrendered two earned runs on eight hits with 10 strikeouts in seven innings.
The Diamondbacks lost to Seattle 3-2 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Mark Reynolds hit a two-run home run for Arizona and Doug Davis allowed one run n seven hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 4 straight games.
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-31 SU
Arizona: 29-41 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Texas’s last 15 games
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona’s last 16 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Texas, Wednesday, June 24

 

Dodgers-White Sox Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Hiroki Kuroda in this game. Kuroda has a 1-3 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
Kuroda’s opponent in this one will be John Danks. The White Sox lefthander has a 4.48 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers defeated the Angels 5-3 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Clayton Kershaw pitched seven shutout innings for the Dodgers and James Loney hit a two-run home run in the win.
The White Sox defeated Cincinnati 4-1 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Mark Buerhle pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only five hits for Chicago, while Scott Podsednik was 2-5 with two runs scored.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-24
SU
Chicago
: 33-36 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-5
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-3
After playing Cincinnati are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, June 24

 

Twins-Brewers Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Ace lefthander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Liriano is 2-8 this season with a 5.91 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Jeff Suppan. The righthander has a 4.48 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins lost to Houston 4-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Michael Cuddyer hit a solo home run for Minnesota and Glen Perkins allowed four runs on nine hits in seven innings.
The Brewers lost to Detroit 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Casey McGehee and Craig Counsell hit solo home runs Milwaukee and Yovani Gallardo allowed three runs on six hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 35-36 SU
Milwaukee: 37-32 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Milwaukee’s last 23 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Minnesota, Wednesday, June 24

 

Royals-Astros Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Tuesday when they battle the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park.
Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 8-3 this season with a 1.96 ERA.
It’ll be Russ Ortiz toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Righthander Ortiz is 2-1 with a 4.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals lost to St. Louis 12-5 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs for Kansas City, while Gil Meche was roughed up for nine runs on nine hits in 3 1-3 innings.
The Astros defeated Minnesota 4-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Wandy Rodriguez surrendered only one run on two hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings for Houston and Hunter Pence was 3-4 with an RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 5 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 29-39
SU
Houston
: 32-35 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games
Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Wednesday, June 24

 

Cardinals-Mets Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Joel Pineiro in this one. Righthander Pineiro is 5-8 this season with a 3.76 ERA.
It’ll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-1 with a 4.18 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Cora went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in to lead the Mets past the Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night.
New York cashed as -105 home underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Omir Santos went 4-for-4 with an RBI for the Mets, while Tim Redding allowed four runs over seven innings to pick up the win for New York.
Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer for St. Louis, as losing pitcher Todd Wellemeyer gave up five runs over 5 2-3 innings for the Cardinals.
Team records:
St. Louis: 39-32 SU
New York: 35-33 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’s last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets’s last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
NY Mets are 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Next up:
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Wednesday, June 24

 

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