Rangers-Giants Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Park.
Kevin Millwood will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Millwood is 7-4 this season with a 2.62 ERA.
Millwood’s opponent in this one will be Barry Zito. The Giants lefthander has a 4.72 ERA to go along with a 3-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nate Schierholtz scored off a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Giants defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Saturday, as -140 favorites. That game’s three runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Aaron Rowand homered to drive in the other run for the Giants. Sergio Romo tossed a scoreless 11th to earn the win.
Ian Kinsler hit a solo home run for the Rangers, who were +120 underdogs. Jason Jennings gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
San Francisco has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-30 SU
San Francisco: 36-31 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
San Francisco is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Next up:
Texas at Arizona, Tuesday, June 23
San Francisco at Oakland, Monday, June 22

 

Athletics-Padres Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Dallas Braden in this one. Lefthander Braden is 5-5 this season with a 3.31 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Kevin Correia who starts for the Padres. Righthander Correia is 3-5 with a 4.52 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam Kennedy had four hits and drove in two runs to help the A’s defeat the Padres 6-3 on Saturday, as -125 favorites. The nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Jack Cust went 2-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run for the A’s Michael Wuertz improved to 4-1 with the win, and Andrew Bailey collected his eighth save.
Tony Gwynn had two hits and drove in one run for the Padres, who were +105 underdogs. Cla Meredith surrendered the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 30-37 SU
San Diego: 29-38 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 1-9
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Oakland home to San Francisco, Monday, June 22
San Diego at Seattle, Tuesday, June 23

 

Pirates-Rockies Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Paul Maholm in this game. Maholm has a 4-3 record and a 4.23 ERA this season.
The Rockies will counter Maholm with Jorge De La Rosa. Lefthander De La Rosa has a 5.81 ERA to go along with a 2-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockies scored five runs over the final two innings to earn a come-from-behind 9-7 win over the Pirates on Saturday, as -160 favorites. The game’s 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10).
Ian Stewart went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rockies. Huston Street tossed a scoreless ninth to pick up the win.
Brandon Moss had three hits and drove in two runs for the Pirates, who were +140 underdogs. Jesse Chavez gave up two runs in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Colorado has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 31-37 SU
Colorado: 35-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cleveland, Tuesday, June 23
Colorado at LA Angels, Monday, June 22

 

Indians-Cubs Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
The Indians will trot Jeremy Sowers out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Sowers has a 0-4 record and a 6.00 ERA this season.
It’ll be Randy Wells toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Wells is 0-3 with a 2.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andres Blanco drove in the tying run and then scored the winning run off a wild pitch as the Cubs defeated the Indians 6-5 in 13 innings on Saturday. The Cubs won that game as -170 favorites, and the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Derrek Lee went 2-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Cubs. David Patton tossed the 13th inning and earned the win.
Luis Valbuena belted two home runs in a losing cause for the Indians, who were +150 underdogs. Kerry Wood gave up the winning run and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 5 straight games.
Chicago has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 29-41
SU
Chicago
: 33-31 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-4
After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 3-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 23
Chi Cubs at Atlanta, Monday, June 22

 

Cardinals-Royals Lines Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium in an interleague contest.
Ace Adam Wainwright will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Wainwright is 7-4 this season with a 3.33 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Gil Meche who starts for the Royals. Righthander Meche is 4-5 with a 3.31 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals scored four runs in the ninth inning to seal a 7-1 victory over the Royals on Saturday, as -160 favorites. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Khalil Greene belted a three-run homer, and Albert Pujols hit a two-run dinger for the Cardinals. Chris Carpenter allowed just three hits and one run over 7 2-3 innings for the win.
Willie Bloomquist drove in the lone run for the Royals, who were +140 underdogs. Brian Bannister surrendered six hits and three runs over eight innings in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 38-31 SU
Kansas City: 29-38 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Next up:
St. Louis at NY Mets, Monday, June 22
Kansas City at Houston, Tuesday, June 23

 

Astros-Twins Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 5-6 record and a 3.33 ERA this season.
Rodriguez‘s opponent in this one will be Glen Perkins. The Twins righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros scored four runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Twins 6-5 on Saturday, as +190 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Michael Bourn led the Astros with a two-run homer, and Ivan Rodriguez collected a pair of RBIs. Brian Moehler tossed six innings for the win, and Jose Valverde collected his fourth save.
Jason Kubel smacked a two-run homer for the Twins, who were -210 favorites. Sean Henn gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Houston: 31-35 SU
Minnesota: 35-35 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Tuesday, June 23
Minnesota at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 23

 

Braves-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Braves will trot Jair Jurrjens out to the mound in this one. Righthander Jurrjens has a 5-5 record and a 2.89 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Tim Wakefield. The righthander has a 4.39 ERA to go along with a 9-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Josh Beckett tossed a complete-game five-hit shutout on Saturday, as the Red Sox defeated the Braves 3-0. The Red Sox won that game as -170 favorites, while the team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Nick Green went 2-for-3 at the plate with one RBI for the Red Sox. Beckett fanned seven batters and improved to 8-3 with the win.
Derek Lowe gave up seven hits and three runs over 6 1-3 innings in a losing effort. Oddsmakers had the Braves listed as +150 underdogs.
Team records:
Atlanta: 32-35 SU
Boston: 41-27 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Chi Cubs, Monday, June 22
Boston at Washington, Tuesday, June 23

 

Blue Jays-Nationals Lines Preview

The fans at Nationals Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Blue Jays will trot Ricky Romero out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Romero has a 3-3 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Shairon Martis. The righthander has a 4.76 ERA to go along with a 5-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Willie Harris hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning to lift the Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday. The Nationals won the game as +105 underdogs, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Johnson had two hits and drove in one run for the Nationals. Julian Tavarez tossed 1 2-3 innings of relief for the win.
Vernon Wells homered in a losing effort for the Blue Jays, who were -115 favorites in that game. Scott Richmond allowed two runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 2 straight games.
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 37-33
SU
Washington
: 20-46 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-3
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 23
Washington home to Boston, Tuesday, June 23

 

Orioles-Phillies Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Jeremy Guthrie in this game. Guthrie has a 4-7 record and a 5.42 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Hamels is 4-2 with a 4.48 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brian Roberts belted a game-winning two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning as the Orioles defeated the Phillies 6-5 on Saturday. The Orioles won that game as +120 underdogs, and the 11 runs made it OVER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Brian Roberts finished with four RBIs, and Gregg Zaun also homered for the Orioles. Mark Hendrickson completed the eighth inning for the win, and George Sherrill closed out the game with his 14th save.
Ryan Howard belted a three-run homer to for the Phillies, who were -140 favorites in that contest. Ryan Madson surrendered three runs and took the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 31-37 SU
Philadelphia: 36-30 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Baltimore at Florida, Tuesday, June 23
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, June 23

 

Rays-Mets Odds Preview

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Rays will give the ball to starter Jeff Niemann in this one. Righthander Niemann is 6-4 this season with a 4.21 ERA.
Starting this game for the Mets will be Michael Pelfrey. The righthander has a 4.56 ERA to go along with a 5-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
James Shields combined on a four-hitter in helping the Rays defeat the Mets 3-1 on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Carlos Pena went deep in the win for the Rays, and J.P. Howell pitched a scoreless ninth for his fourth save.
Omir Santos drove in the lone run for the Mets, who had been -115 favorites. Johan Santan gave up three hits and two runs over 7 1-3 innings in defeat.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 36-34 SU
New York: 34-32 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, June 23
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Monday, June 22

 

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