Twins-Tigers Odds Preview

The division rival Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Nick Blackburn will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Blackburn is 2-1 this season with a 4.02 ERA.
Blackburn‘s opponent in this one will be Rick Porcello. The Tigers righthander has a 6.23 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Cuddyer went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in to lead the Twins over the Tigers 7-2 on Monday night.
Minnesota cashed as +110 road underdogs as the game pushed the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Alex Casilla knocked in two runs for the Twins, while Francisco Liriano allowed two runs over 7 1-3 innings to get the win for Minnesota.
Miguel Cabrera went deep for Detroit, as losing pitcher Edwin Jackson was tagged for five runs over six innings for the Tigers.
Team records:
Minnesota: 13-13 SU
Detroit: 13-12 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 1-9
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
Minnesota is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Baltimore, Wednesday, May 6
Detroit at Chi White Sox, Wednesday, May 6

 

Red Sox-Yankees Lines Preview

The division rival Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.
Ace Josh Beckett will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Beckett is 2-2 this season with a 7.22 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Joba Chamberlain who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Chamberlain is 1-0 with a 3.13 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Bay was 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, as the Red Sox dropped the Yankees 6-4 on Monday night.
Boston cashed as +110 road underdogs as the teams pushed the 10-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Mike Lowell went 2-for-4 with a big fly and two runs batted in for the Red Sox, while Jon Lester gave up three runs over seven innings to get the win for Boston.
Mark Teixeira was 2-for-5 with two dingers for New York, as losing pitcher Phil Hughes allowed three earned runs over four innings for the Yankees.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 16-10 SU
New York: 13-12 SU
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 8-2
After playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Boston is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 6
NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, May 6

 

Brewers-Pirates Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park.
Righthander Jeff Suppan will take the mound for the Brewers to start this game. Suppan is 1-2 this season with a 5.88 ERA.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be Ian Snell. The righthander has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Rickie Weeks’ three-run homer highlighted a four-run ninth inning, as the Brewers downed the Pirates 7-4 on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as -150 road favorites as the game played over the 7.5-run total posted by sportsbooks.
Ryan Braun drove in two runs for the Brewers, while Mark DiFelice picked up the win in relief of starter Yovani Gallardo for Milwaukee.
Andy LaRoche went deep for Pittsburgh, as Matt Capps was handed the loss after allowing four runs in the top of the ninth inning for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 14-12 SU
Pittsburgh: 12-13 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Cincinnati are 1-9
After playing Pittsburgh are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Wednesday, May 6
Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Wednesday, May 6

 

Rangers-Mariners Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday when they battle the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
The Rangers will give the ball to ace starter Vicente Padilla in this one. Righthander Padilla is 1-2 this season with a 7.42 ERA.
It’ll be ace Erik Bedard toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Lefthander Bedard is 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Michael Young went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, as the Rangers edged the Mariners 6-5 on Monday night.
Texas won as +125 road underdogs as the teams played over the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Chris Davis also had a two-run dinger for the Rangers, while Kevin Millwood got the win after allowing five runs over 7 1-3 innings for Texas.
Franklin Gutierrez was 3-for-4 with a three-run shot for Seattle, as losing pitcher Felix Hernandez was tagged for six runs over six innings for the Mariners.
Current streak:
Texas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 13-12
SU
Seattle
: 15-11 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 0-10
After playing Texas are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Next up:
Texas at Oakland, Wednesday, May 6
Seattle at Kansas City, Wednesday, May 6

 

Orioles-Rays Lines Preview

The division rival Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Righthander Koji Uehara will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Uehara is 2-2 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
Uehara’s opponent in this one will be Matt Garza. The Rays righthander has a 3.82 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Markakis went 3-for-5 with a three-run big fly to lead the Orioles past the Rays 8-4 on Monday night.
Baltimore won as +190 road underdogs as the teams played over the 9.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
Brian Roberts was 2-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Orioles, while Danys Baez picked up the win in relief of starter Adam Eaton for Baltimore.
Jason Bartlett knocked in two runs for Tampa Bay, as Scott Kazmir was touched up for six runs over 6 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Rays.
Team records:
Baltimore: 10-16 SU
Tampa Bay: 11-16 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore’s last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Baltimore home to Minnesota, Wednesday, May 6
Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, Wednesday, May 6

 

Giants-Cubs Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.
The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Tim Lincecum in this game. Lincecum has a 2-1 record and a 3.16 ERA this season.
Lincecum’s opponent in this one will be Sean Marshall. The Cubs lefthander has a 3.50 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Theriot hit a two-run dinger to lead the Cubs past the Giants 4-2 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -180 home favorites as the game played under the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.
Winning pitcher Ryan Dempster gave up two runs over seven innings for the Cubs, while Geovany Soto and Reed Johnson knocked in runs for Chicago.
Pablo Sandoval was 2-for-4 with a run batted in for San Francisco, as Jonathan Sanchez allowed four runs over four innings to take the defeat for the Giants.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 12-12
SU
Chicago
: 14-11 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
San Francisco is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
San Francisco is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing Chi Cubs
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games
Next up:
San Francisco at Colorado, Wednesday, May 6
Chi Cubs at Houston, Wednesday, May 6

 

Indians-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
The Indians will trot Anthony Reyes out to the mound in this one. Righthander Reyes has a 1-0 record and a 7.58 ERA this season.
Reyes‘s opponent in this one will be Ricky Romero. The Blue Jays lefthander has a 1.71 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Josh Barfield’s RBI-single in the top of the 12th highlighted a three-run inning, as the Indians defeated the Blue Jays 9-7 on Monday night.
Cleveland cashed as a -110 road pick ’em, as the game played over the 10-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Matt LaPorta smashed a two-run shot for the Indians, while Rafael Betancourt picked up the win in relief of starter Fausto Carmona for Cleveland.
Vernon Wells, Rod Barajas, and Jose Bautista each had two runs batted in for Toronto, as Shawn Camp took the loss after allowing all three runs in the 12th for the Blue Jays.
Team records:
Cleveland: 10-16 SU
Toronto: 18-10 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 1-9

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games
Next up:
Cleveland at Boston, Wednesday, May 6
Toronto at LA Angels, Wednesday, May 6

 

Astros-Nationals Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Houston Astros at Nationals Park.
Ace Roy Oswalt will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Righthander Oswalt is 0-2 this season with a 3.82 ERA.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be ace Scott Olsen. The lefthander has a 6.07 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 138-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Elijah Dukes went 3-for-5 with three runs batted in, as the Nationals dumped the Astros 9-4 on Monday night.
Washington cashed as -145 home favorites as the game played over the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Ryan Zimmerman was 4-for-4 with two RBIs for the Nationals, while winning pitcher John Lannan allowed three earned runs over six innings for Washington.
Kaz Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs for Houston, as Wesley Wright was tagged with the loss in relief of starter Brian Moehler for the Astros.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 11-15
SU
Washington
: 7-17 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi Cubs are 7-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games on the road
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games at home
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, May 6
Washington at LA Dodgers, Wednesday, May 6

 

Mavericks-Nuggets Lines Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Pepsi Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 109-95 as a 7-point home favorite in Game 1 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (208.5).
Nene Hilario scored 24 points for Denver and Carmelo Anthony added 23 points in the win.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Jason Kidd and Josh Howard each scored 15 points.
Team records:
Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS
Denver: 54-28 SU, 45-36-1 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 8-2
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Denver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Next up:
Dallas home to Denver, Saturday, May 9
Denver at Dallas, Saturday, May 9

 

Hawks-Cavaliers Lines Preview

The Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Hawks defeated Miami 91-78 as a 5.5-point favorite in Game 7 on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (181).
Joe Johnson scored 27 points for Atlanta and Josh Smith added 21 points in the win.
The Cavaliers defeated Detroit 99-78 as a 9-point favorite in Game 4 of their first-round series to sweep that set. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (179).
LeBron James scored 36 points to go along with 13 rebounds and eight assists for Cleveland in that victory, and Mo Williams added 24 points on the day.
Team records:
Atlanta: 47-35 SU, 43-37-2 ATS
Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games at home
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Cleveland, Thursday, May 7
Cleveland home to Atlanta, Thursday, May 7

 

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