Reds-Royals Lines Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Righthander Johnny Cueto will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Cueto is 6-3 this season with a 2.33 ERA.
Starting this game for the Royals will be Brian Bannister. The righthander has a 4.53 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals scored five runs early and went on to defeat the Reds 7-4 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Willie Bloomquist went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs to lead the way. Kyle Davies tossed five innings for the win, giving up three runs off two hits.
Ryan Hanigan had two hits and drove in two runs for the Reds, who were +105 underdogs. Bronson Arroyo surrendered 11 hits and six runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games.
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 31-30 SU
Kansas City: 27-34 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-2
After a loss are 5-5

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 2-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Tuesday, June 16
Kansas City home to Arizona, Tuesday, June 16

 

White Sox-Brewers Lines Preview

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Sunday.
The White Sox will trot ace Mark Buehrle out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Buehrle has a 6-2 record and a 3.24 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Braden Looper. The righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Paul Konerko and Gordon Beckham drove in two runs apiece as the White Sox defeated the Brewers 7-1 to even the series on Saturday. The White Sox won the game as +125 underdogs, but the eight runs went UNDER the day’s posted over/under (9.5).
Ramon Castro belted a solo home run for the White Sox. Jose Contreras tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits to earn his second victory of the season.
Casey McGehee drove in the lone run for the Brewers, who were -145 favorites in that game. Manny Parra gave up six runs in just 1 2-3 innings on the mound in the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 29-34 SU
Milwaukee: 34-28 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi White Sox at Chi Cubs, Tuesday, June 16
Milwaukee at Cleveland, Monday, June 15

 

Nationals-Rays Odds Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Ross Detwiler will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Lefthander Detwiler is 0-3 this season with a 5.06 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be James Shields who starts for the Rays. Righthander Shields is 5-5 with a 3.36 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 260-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays won their fourth straight with a 8-3 victory over the Nationals on Saturday, as -160 favorites. That game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10).
Ben Zobrist led the Rays with a three-run homer, and Gabe Gross went deep for a two-run dinger. Andy Sonnanstine allowed six hits and three runs over 7 1-3 innings to earn the victory.
Ryan Zimmerman drove in two runs, including a solo home run for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs. Jason Bergmann gave up five runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 16-44 SU
Tampa Bay: 33-31 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Colorado are 3-6
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Washington at NY Yankees, Tuesday, June 16
Tampa Bay at Colorado, Tuesday, June 16

 

Tigers-Pirates Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at PNC Park.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Dontrelle Willis in this one. Lefthander Willis is 1-3 this season with a 6.60 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Ross Ohlendorf who starts for the Pirates. Righthander Ohlendorf is 5-5 with a 4.82 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates banged out 16 hits and cruised past the Tigers 9-3 on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game’s 12 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Freddy Sanchez cracked a grand slam home run to lead the way for the Pirates. Zach Duke went eight innings on the mound for the win, allowing six hits and three runs.
Marcus Thames homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers, who were +100 underdogs. Armando Galarraga gave up four runs in just two innings in the loss.
Team records:
Detroit: 34-28 SU
Pittsburgh: 29-33 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Detroit at St. Louis, Tuesday, June 16
Pittsburgh at Minnesota, Tuesday, June 16

 

Braves-Orioles Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Camden Yards in an interleague contest.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 7-3 record and a 3.44 ERA this season.
It’ll be Brad Bergesen toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Bergesen is 3-2 with a 4.04 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles scored six runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Braves 8-4 on Saturday, as -115 favorites. The game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Adam Jones belted a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs for the Orioles. Brian Bass tossed three scoreless innings to pick up the win.
Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Braves, who were +105 underdogs. Eric O’Flaherty surrendered three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-31
SU
Baltimore
: 26-36 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 10-0
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 16
Baltimore home to NY Mets, Tuesday, June 16

 

Red Sox-Phillies Lines Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Sunday.
Ace Josh Beckett will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Beckett is 7-2 this season with a 3.77 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be JA Happ. The lefthander has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox exploded for five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Phillies 11-6 on Saturday, as +120 underdogs. The 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Julio Lugo went 4-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs for the Red Sox. Hideki Okajima improved to 3-0 with the victory.
Jayson Werth homered and drove in two runs for the Phillies, who were -140 favorites. Antonio Bastardo gave up five runs off three hits to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Boston has won 5 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 38-24 SU
Philadelphia: 35-25 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Boston are 1-9
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Philadelphia is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Florida, Tuesday, June 16
Philadelphia home to Toronto, Tuesday, June 16

 

Marlins-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Josh Johnson in this game. Johnson has a 5-1 record and a 2.73 ERA this season.
It’ll be Brian Tallet toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Lefthander Tallet is 4-3 with a 3.90 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins stopped a ninth-inning rally to defeat the Blue Jays 6-5 on Saturday, as +130 underdogs. The game’s 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Cody Ross and Jeremy Hermida belted two-run homers for the Marlins. Sean West allowed four hits and four runs over 5 2-3 innings to earn the victory.
Alex Rodriguez went 4-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, who were -150 favorites in that game. Casey Janssen was rocked for eight hits and five runs over 3 2-3 innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 31-33 SU
Toronto: 34-30 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida at Boston, Tuesday, June 16
Toronto at Philadelphia, Tuesday, June 16

 

 

Yankees-Mets Lines Preview

The New York Mets and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets will give the ball to ace starter Johan Santana in this one. Lefthander Santana is 8-3 this season with a 2.39 ERA.
Starting this game for the Yankees will be AJ Burnett. The righthander has a 4.89 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets collected 17 hits in a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Saturday, as +190 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (11).
Omir Santos belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs for the Mets. Fernando Nieve scattered four hits and two runs over 6 2-3 innings for the win.
Alex Rodriguez went deep in a losing effort for the Yankees, who were -210 favorites in that game. Andy Pettitte gave up 12 hits and five runs over five innings.
Team records:
New York: 32-28 SU
New York: 35-27 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Mets are 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets at Baltimore, Tuesday, June 16
NY Yankees home to Washington, Tuesday, June 16

 

Lakers-Magic Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Amway Arena in the fifth game of the NBA Finals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 3-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers came out on top 99-91 in OT in Game 4 on Thursday night and now lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.
The Lakers won that game as a slight 1.5-point underdog, while the 190 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.5.
Kobe Bryant led the way with a game-high 32 points to go with seven rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers.
Hedo Turkoglu led the Magic with 25 points, while Dwight Howard had a double-double with 16 points and 21 rebounds.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Orlando: 59-23 SU, 49-32-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
After playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Orlando’s last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Orlando is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games

 

Nationals-Rays Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Tropicana Field.
Jordan Zimmermann will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Zimmermann is 2-3 this season with a 5.71 ERA.
Zimmermann‘s opponent in this one will be Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays righthander has a 7.00 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 168-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Gabe Kapler belted a game-winning home run in the bottom the eighth inning to lift the Rays to a 4-3 win over the Nationals on Friday. The Rays won the game as -240 favorites, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Dioner Navarro had two hits and drove in one run for the Rays. J.P. Howell evened his record at 2-2 with the victory in relief.
Adam Dunn went 2-for-2 at the plate with one RBI for the Nationals, who were +210 underdogs. Ron Villone gave up the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 16-43 SU
Tampa Bay: 32-31 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 14 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Washington, Sunday, June 14

 

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