Athletics-Dodgers Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Dodger Stadium in an interleague contest.
Dallas Braden will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Braden is 5-5 this season with a 3.33 ERA.
The Dodgers will counter Braden with Clayton Kershaw. Lefthander Kershaw has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Athletics lost to San Francisco 7-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Jack Cust was 2-4 with a solo homer for Oakland and Brett Anderson allowed six runs on eight hits in four innings.
The Dodgers defeated Texas 6-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Casey Blake homered and drove in four runs for the Dodgers and Chad Billingsley improved to 9-3 on the season after allowing two earned runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Oakland has lost 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 27-35 SU
Los Angeles: 42-22 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 9-1
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Texas are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland’s last 22 games
Oakland is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Oakland, Wednesday, June 17

 

 

Mariners-Padres Odds Preview

The San Diego Padres will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Seattle Mariners at PETCO Park.
The Mariners will give the ball to starter Felix Hernandez in this one. Righthander Hernandez is 6-3 this season with a 3.06 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Kevin Correia who starts for the Padres. Righthander Correia is 3-4 with a 4.80 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 Mariners lost to Colorado 7-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Jose Lopez drove in the Mariners’ lone run and Jason Vargas allowed seven runs on 12 hits in 4 2-3 innings.
The Padres lost to the Angels 6-0 as a +175 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Chris Young took the loss for San Diego after allowing five runs on four hits and five walks in 2 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
San Diego has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 30-33 SU
San Diego: 28-34 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego’s last 9 games
San Diego is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to Seattle, Wednesday, June 17

 

Rays-Rockies Odds Preview

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field.
The Rays will trot Jeff Niemann out to the mound in this one. Righthander Niemann has a 5-4 record and a 4.12 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jorge De La Rosa who starts for the Rockies. Lefthander De La Rosa is 2-6 with a 5.08 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays completed a three-game sweep of Washington with a 5-4 win as a -260 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Gabe Kapler was 2-2 with a three-run home run for Tampa Bay and Carlos Pena was 2-3 and scored a pair of runs in the win.
The Rockies defeated Seattle 7-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10).
Chris Iannetta drove in three runs for Colorado and Jason Hammel allowed one run on five hits in 5 1-3 innings.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 5 straight games.
Colorado has won 11 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 34-31 SU
Colorado: 31-32 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-3
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay’s last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Colorado home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, June 17

 

Tigers-Cardinals Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander has a 7-2 record and a 3.02 ERA this season.
Verlander’s opponent in this one will be Adam Wainwright. The Cardinals ace righthander has a 3.49 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost to Pittsburgh 6-3 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Don Kelly drove in a pair of runs for the Tigers and Dontrelle Willis gave up six runs on six hits and eight walks in 3 2-3 innings.
The Cardinals lost to Cleveland 3-0 as a +105 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7).
Chris Carpenter took the loss for St. Louis after allowing three runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit:
34-29 SU
St.
Louis: 34-30 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis’s last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
St. Louis home to Detroit, Wednesday, June 17

 

Pirates-Twins Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Ace lefthander Paul Maholm will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Maholm is 4-2 this season with a 3.61 ERA.
It’ll be Glen Perkins toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Perkins is 1-3 with a 5.36 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates defeated Detroit 6-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Ross Ohlendorf allowed only one run on two hits in six innings for Pittsburgh, while Robinzon Diaz drove in three runs in the win.
The Twins lost to the Cubs 3-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Chris Gomez hit a solo home run for Minnesota and Scott Baker gave up two runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 30-33 SU
Minnesota: 32-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota’s last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 17

 

Diamondbacks-Royals Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will trot Doug Davis out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Davis has a 3-7 record and a 3.65 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Gil Meche toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Meche is 3-5 with a 3.70 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Houston 8-3 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Stephen Drew hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks and Mark Reynolds cracked a solo shot.
The Royals defeated Kansas City 7-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Miguel Olivo homered and drove in four runs for Kansas City and Brian Bannister allowed one unearned run on four hits in eight innings in the win
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Kansas City has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 27-37 SU
Kansas City: 28-34 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 3-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Arizona, Wednesday, June 17

 

Astros-Rangers Lines Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Wandy Rodriguez in this one. Lefthander Rodriguez is 5-5 this season with a 2.82 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Kevin Millwood. The righthander has a 2.72 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros defeated Arizona 8-3 as a +135 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Lance Berkman hit a two-run home run for Houston and Hunter Pence added a solo blast.
The Rangers lost to the Dodgers 6-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Andruw Jones hit a solo home run for Texas and Derek Holland allowed four runs on five hits in five innings.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 29-32 SU
Texas: 35-27 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 8 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Texas home to Houston, Wednesday, June 17

 

White Sox-Cubs Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
Lefthander John Danks will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Danks is 4-5 this season with a 4.81 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Danks with ace Carlos Zambrano. Righthander Zambrano has a 3.39 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox defeated Milwaukee 5-4 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
A.J. Pierzynski was 3-5 and drove in the winning run in the ninth inning for Chicago, while Gordon Beckham drove in a pair of runs in the win.
The Cubs defeated Minnesota 3-2 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Ryan Theriot was 2-3 with two RBI for Chicago and Ted Lilly allowed two runs on nine hits in 7 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 30-34
SU
Chicago
: 30-30 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, June 17

 

 

Braves-Reds Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Jair Jurrjens will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Jurrjens is 5-4 this season with a 2.85 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be ace Aaron Harang. The righthander has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves lost to Baltimore 11-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
David Ross hit a pair of solo home runs for Atlanta and Derek Lowe was hammered for seven runs on eight hits in 2 1-3 innings.
The Reds lost to Kansas City 7-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Johnny Cueto took the loss for Cincinnati after allowing five unearned runs on seven hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-32 SU
Cincinnati: 31-31 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 18 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 18 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Wednesday, June 17

 

Marlins-Red Sox Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chris Volstad in this game. Volstad has a 4-6 record and a 4.07 ERA this season.
Volstad’s opponent in this one will be Tim Wakefield. The Red Sox righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins ripped Toronto 11-3 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Ronny Paulino was 4-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI for Florida and Josh Johnson allowed three runs on seven hits in a complete-game.
The Red Sox lost to Philadelphia 11-6 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Nick Green was 3-5 with a solo home run for Boston and Josh Beckett surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 32-33 SU
Boston: 38-25 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
Boston home to Florida, Wednesday, June 17

 

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