Athletics-Angels Vegas Betting Odds

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Dallas Braden will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics on this day. Lefthander Braden is 2-3 this season with a 4.41 ERA.
It’ll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 10-9 with a 4.47 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 230-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Athletics lost to Seattle 8-4 as a +170 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs score went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Jack Hannahan hit a pair of solo home runs for Oakland, while Rob Bowen also cracked a solo shot in the loss.
The Angels defeated Minnesota 5-3 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).
Mark Teixeira was 3-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored for Los Angeles, while Ervin Santana allowed three runs in seven innings with 10 strikeouts in a no-decision.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 59-71 SU
Los Angeles: 79-50 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 8-2
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Oakland’s last 23 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels’s last 10 games at home
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
LA Angels home to Oakland, Tuesday, August 26

 

Diamondbacks-Padres Pointspread Pointers

The division rival Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at PETCO Park.
Dan Haren will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Haren is 14-6 this season with a 3.12 ERA.
Haren’s opponent in this one will be Jake Peavy. The Padres ace righthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 9-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Florida 5-2 as a -105 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Stephen Drew was 2-4 with a solo home run for Arizona, while Doug Davis took the loss after giving up three runs in seven innings.
The Padres lost to San Francisco 7-4 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brian Giles hit a solo home run for San Diego and Kevin Kouzmanoff was 2-5 with a run scored.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 68-62 SU
San Diego: 48-82 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Arizona is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to Arizona, Tuesday, August 26

 

Rangers-Royals Who Will Cover?

The Texas Rangers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
The Rangers will trot Scott Feldman out to the mound in this one. Righthander Feldman has a 4-5 record and a 5.02 ERA this season.
Feldman’s opponent in this one will be Gil Meche. The Royals ace righthander has a 3.96 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers lost to Cleveland 4-3 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (11.5).
Milton Bradley was 2-4 with an RBI for the Rangers, while Vicente Padilla gave up three runs in five innings.
The Royals defeated Detroit 7-3 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).
Mark Teahen drove in three runs for the Royals, while Jose Guillen hit a solo home run in the win.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 63-68 SU
Kansas City: 56-74 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Kansas City are 8-2
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Texas, Tuesday, August 26

 

Astros-Mets Preview

The Houston Astros and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Shea Stadium.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Brian Moehler in this one. Righthander Moehler is 9-4 this season with a 3.64 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Michael Pelfrey who starts for the Mets. Righthander Pelfrey is 12-8 with a 3.86 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros defeated the Mets 6-4 in 10 innings as a +200 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brad Ausmus and Darin Erstad each delivered a solo home run in the tenth inning for Houston, while Hunter Pence hit a two-run home run in the win.
Carlos Beltran was 2-3 with a home run and three RBI for the Mets and Fernando Tatis also had an RBI.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 66-64 SU
New York: 72-59 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 9-1
After playing NY Mets are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Houston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets’s last 9 games at home
NY Mets are 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
NY Mets are 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Houston home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, August 26
NY Mets at Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 26

 

 

Dodgers-Phillies Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Chad Billingsley will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Righthander Billingsley is 12-9 this season with a 3.09 ERA.
The Phillies will counter Billingsley with Brett Myers. Righthander Myers has a 4.71 ERA to go along with a 6-10 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 5-2 as a -105 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Pedro Feliz delivered a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning for Philadelphia, while Shane Victorino was 2-4 with two runs scored.
Jeff Kent was 3-5 with an RBI for the Dodgers and Andre Either scored a pair of runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 65-65 SU
Philadelphia: 71-59 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 9-1
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Washington, Tuesday, August 26
Philadelphia home to NY Mets, Tuesday, August 26

 

Indians-Tigers Vegas Betting Odds

The Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park on Monday in a battle of division rivals.
Zach Jackson will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Jackson is 0-0 this season with a 5.25 ERA.
Jackson‘s opponent in this one will be Armando Galarraga. The Tigers righthander has a 3.04 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians defeated Texas 4-3 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (11.5).
Franklin Gutierrez was 2-4 and drove in the winning run in the ninth inning for Cleveland, while Anthony Reyes allowed one run one four hits in seven innings in a no-decision.
The Tigers lost to Kansas City 7-3 as a -180 favorite on Sunday. The 10 runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10.5).
Placido Polanco was 3-5 with two RBI for the Tigers, while Kenny Rogers took the loss after allowing six earned runs in six innings.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 62-67 SU
Detroit: 64-66 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Detroit home to Cleveland, Tuesday, August 26

 

Cubs-Pirates Pointspread Pointers

The division rival Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at PNC Park.
The Cubs will give the ball to starter Ted Lilly in this one. Lefthander Lilly is 12-7 this season with a 4.25 ERA.
It’ll be Jeff Karstens toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Karstens is 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs defeated Washington 6-1 as a -380 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Rich Harden pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run on two hits with 11 strikeouts for Chicago, while Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome each hit a two-run home run in the win.
The Pirates lost to Milwaukee 4-3 as a +255 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Nyjer Morgan was 3-5 with an RBI and a run scored for Pittsburgh, while Paul Maholm picked up a no-decision after allowing two runs in six innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 80-50 SU
Pittsburgh: 57-73 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs’s last 12 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh’s last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Pittsburgh’s last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, August 26

 

White Sox-Orioles Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Camden Yards.
Clayton Richard will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Richard is 1-2 this season with a 7.11 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be Chris Waters. The lefthander has a 4.98 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox defeated Tampa Bay 6-5 as a -165 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Alexei Ramirez drove in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth inning for the White Sox, while Jim Thome was 3-4 with a home run and two RBI in the win.
The Orioles lost to the Yankees 8-7 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (11).
Brian Roberts and Aubrey Huff were both 3-5 with a home run and two RBI for Baltimore in the loss.
Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 74-55 SU
Baltimore: 61-68 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baltimore’s last 15 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, August 26

 

Rays-White Sox Pointers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday when they battle the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
Andy Sonnanstine will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Sonnanstine is 13-6 this season with a 4.37 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Mark Buehrle who starts for the White Sox. Lefthander Buehrle is 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays rallied with four runs in the eighth inning to post a 5-3 victory over the White Sox on Saturday. The Rays won that game as +125 underdogs, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Akinori Iwamura and Carlos Pena drove in two runs apiece to lead the Rays. Grant Balfour got the win in relief, and Dan Wheeler closed out the ninth to earn his eighth save.
Jermaine Dye belted two home runs for the White Sox, who were favored at -135. Javier Vazquez surrendered four runs off five hits over seven innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 79-49 SU
Chicago: 73-55 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox’s last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
Chi White Sox are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Toronto, Tuesday, August 26
Chi White Sox at Baltimore, Monday, August 25

 

Pirates-Brewers Who Will Cover?

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on the field at Miller Park on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Paul Maholm in this one. Lefthander Maholm is 8-7 this season with a 3.64 ERA.
It’ll be CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Lefthander Sabathia is 14-8 with a 3.00 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 320-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Braun belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs to lift the Brewers to a 6-3 win over the Pirates on Saturday, as -270 favorites. The nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Prince Fielder went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Brewers. Jeff Suppan threw seven innings for the win, allowing three runs off eight hits.
Adam LaRoche had two hits in four trips to the plate, including a solo home run. Tom Gorzelanny gave up six earned runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
The Pirates entered that game as +230 underdogs.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Milwaukee has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 57-72 SU
Milwaukee: 75-55 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh’s last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Chi Cubs, Monday, August 25
Milwaukee at St. Louis, Tuesday, August 26

 

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