The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at The Metrodome. Ace Erik Bedard will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Lefthander Bedard is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be Nick Blackburn toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Blackburn is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Felix Hernandez allowed only one run over eight innings to earn the win, as the Mariners bounced the Twins 6-1 on Monday night. Seattle won as +135 road underdogs as the teams played under the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers. Jose Lopez had three runs batted in for the Mariners, who got a two-run homer from Franklin Gutierrez in the win. Michael Cuddyer drove in the lone run for Minnesota, while losing pitcher Francisco Liriano gave up four runs over seven innings for the Twins. Team records: Seattle: 1-0 SU Minnesota: 0-1 SU Seattle most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a win are 5-5
Minnesota most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 1-9 Before playing Seattle are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 13 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing Seattle Next up: Minnesota home to Seattle, Wednesday, April 8
The Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Minute Maid Park. The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ryan Dempster in this game. Dempster has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Dempster's opponent in this one will be Wandy Rodriguez. The Astros lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-5 with a homer to lead the Cubs past the Astros 4-2 on Monday night. Chicago cashed as -115 road favorites as the game played under the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers. Aramis Ramirez also went yard for the Cubs, while Carlos Zambrano allowed one run over six innings to get the win for Chicago. Michael Bourn was 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Houston, as Roy Oswalt allowed three runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Astros. Team records: Chicago: 1-0 SU Houston: 0-1 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a win are 5-5
Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 8-2 After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Houston Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games Next up: Houston home to Chi Cubs, Wednesday, April 8
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Washington Nationals and the Florida Marlins meet at Dolphin Stadium. The Nationals will trot ace Scott Olsen out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Olsen has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Marlins will be Josh Johnson. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 156-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and five runs batted in, as the Marlins doubled the Nationals 12-6 on Monday. Florida won as -165 home favorites as the teams played over the 8-run total posted by oddsmakers. Jorge Cantu was 2-for-4 with a two-run jack and three RBIs for the Marlins, while winning pitcher Ricky Nolasco allowed four earned runs over six innings for Florida. Adam Dunn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs for Washington, as John Lannan was tagged for six runs over three innings to take the loss for the Nationals. Team records: Washington: 0-1 SU Florida: 1-0 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Florida are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8
Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Florida Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington Florida is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing Washington Next up: Florida home to Washington, Wednesday, April 8
The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Rogers Centre. Edwin Jackson will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Jackson is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be David Purcey toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Lefthander Purcey is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Adam Lind was 4-for-5 with a three-run dinger and six runs batted in, as the Blue Jays slammed the Tigers 12-5 on Monday night. Toronto won as -155 home favorites as the teams played over the 7.5-run total listed by oddsmakers. Lyle Overbay drove in a pair of runs for the Blue Jays, while Roy Halladay allowed five runs over seven innings to pick up the win for the Blue Jays. Brandon Inge hit a two-run jack for Detroit, as Justin Verlander was rocked for eight runs over 3 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Tigers. Team records: Detroit: 0-1 SU Toronto: 1-0 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 10-0 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8
Toronto most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit Toronto is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit Next up: Toronto home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 8
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park. The Braves will trot Jair Jurrjens out to the mound in this one. Righthander Jurrjens has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. The Phillies will counter Jurrjens with Jamie Moyer. Lefthander Moyer has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves defeated Philadelphia 4-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5). Derek Lowe pitched eight shutout innings, allowing only two hits for Atlanta, while Brian McCann hit a two-run home run in the win. Jayson Werth drove in the Philies' lone run, while Brett Myers was tagged for four runs on eight hits in six innings to take the loss. Team records: Atlanta: 1-0 SU Philadelphia: 0-1 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a win are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Wednesday, April 8
The Milwaukee Brewers and the San Francisco Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at AT&T Park. The Brewers will trot Jeff Suppan out to the mound in this one. Righthander Suppan has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Giants will be ace Tim Lincecum. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Milwaukee: 0-0 SU San Francisco: 0-0 SU Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 1-9 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 1-9 After a loss are 4-6
San Francisco most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: San Francisco home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, April 8
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park. Righthander James Shields will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Shields is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Red Sox will be ace Josh Beckett. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Tampa Bay: 0-0 SU Boston: 0-0 SU Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5
Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games Next up: Boston home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, April 8
The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field. Ace righthander Gil Meche will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Meche is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Meche's opponent in this one will be Mark Buehrle. The White Sox ace lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Team records: Kansas City: 0-0 SU Chicago: 0-0 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3
Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Kansas City Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home Next up: Chi White Sox home to Kansas City, Wednesday, April 8
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Timberwolves lost to Denver 110-87 as a 7-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (208.5). Sebastian Telfair led the Timberwolves with 18 points and Shelden Williams had 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Clippers lost to the Lakers 88-85 as a 16.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210). Eric Gordon led the Clippers with 24 points and Zach Randolph had 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 5 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 22-55 SU, 34-41-2 ATS Los Angeles: 18-59 SU, 30-47 ATS Minnesota most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Golden State are 1-9 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games LA Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota Next up: Minnesota at Golden State, Wednesday, April 8 LA Clippers home to Sacramento, Friday, April 10
The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at ARCO Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Lakers defeated the Clippers 88-85 as a 16.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (210). Lamar Odom scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant also scored 18 points in the win. The Kings lost to Golden State 105-100 as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (241.5). Bobby Jackson led Sacramento with 17 points and Beno Udih had 16 points in the loss. Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Sacramento has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 61-16 SU, 38-38-1 ATS Sacramento: 16-60 SU, 36-40 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Denver are 9-1 After playing LA Clippers are 8-2 After a win are 8-2
Sacramento most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Golden State are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Sacramento LA Lakers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Sacramento is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers home to Denver, Thursday, April 9 Sacramento home to Houston, Thursday, April 9
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