Dodgers-Padres Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PETCO Park.
Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Padres will counter Kershaw with Kevin Correia. Righthander Correia has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers scored three runs in the seventh inning and held on for a 5-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday, as -170 favorites. That game's seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Manny Ramirez went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs for the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley allowed just two hits and two runs over six innings for the win, and Jonathan Broxton notched his second save.
Jody Gerut and David Eckstein drove in the runs for the Padres, who were +150 underdogs. Edward Mujica gave up three runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 2-1 SU
San Diego: 1-2 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 1-9
After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at Arizona, Friday, April 10
San Diego home to San Francisco, Friday, April 10

Indians-Rangers Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Rangers Ballpark.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Carl Pavano in this game. Pavano has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Pavano with Brandon McCarthy. Righthander McCarthy has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Nelson Cruz belted two home runs in powering the Rangers to an 8-5 win over the Indians on Wednesday at EVEN odds. That game's 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Elvis Andrus went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, and scored twice for the Rangers. Vicente Padilla allowed just three runs over 5 2-3 innings of work to earn the victory.
Ben Francisco hit a two-run homer for the Indians, while Fausto Carmona gave up six runs off seven hits in just five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 2 straight games.
Texas has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 0-2 SU
Texas: 2-0 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Texas
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Friday, April 10
Texas at Detroit, Friday, April 10

Royals-White Sox Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox will meet on the field at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Davies in this game. Davies has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The White Sox will counter Davies with John Danks. Lefthander Danks has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Zack Greineke tossed a three-hit shutout through six innings on Wednesday, as the Royals defeated the White Sox 2-0. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Mark Teahen had two hits with one RBI for the Royals. Joakim Soria tossed the ninth inning to earn the save.
Jermaine Dye had two of the White Sox three hits, while Gavin Floyd surrendered both runs in taking the loss. The White Sox were -120 favorites in that game.
Team records:
Kansas City: 1-1 SU
Chicago: 1-1 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Kansas City is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to NY Yankees, Friday, April 10
Chi White Sox home to Minnesota, Friday, April 10

Pirates-Cardinals Lines Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals meet at Busch Stadium.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Ross Ohlendorf in this one. Righthander Ohlendorf is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Chris Carpenter. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates belted out 17 hits and defeated the Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jack Wilson went 4-for-5 at the plate for the Pirates and drove in two runs. Zach Duke allowed three runs over 6 1-3 innings of work for the win, and Matt Capps earned his second save.
Joe Thurston had two hits and drove in one run for the Cardinals, who were favored at -175. Todd Wellemeyer allowed five runs off 12 hits over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 2-1 SU
St. Louis: 1-2 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Friday, April 10
St. Louis home to Houston, Friday, April 10

Yankees-Orioles Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter AJ Burnett in this one. Righthander Burnett is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It'll be Alfredo Simon toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Simon is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles gave up three runs in the ninth, but held on for a 7-5 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday. The Orioles won that game as +135 underdogs, while the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9.5).
Nick Markakis cracked a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs in leading the the way. Koji Uehara allowed just one run off five hits over five innings to earn the win.
Derek Jeter hit a two-run dinger for the Yankees, who were -155 favorites. Chien-Ming Wang surrendered seven runs off nine hits over 3 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 0-2 SU
Baltimore: 2-0 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 1-9
After playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Next up:
NY Yankees at Kansas City, Friday, April 10
Baltimore home to Tampa Bay, Friday, April 10

Rays-Red Sox Lines Preview

The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.
Righthander Matt Garza will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Garza is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Garza's opponent in this one will be Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Red Sox righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Rays scored four runs in the fifth-inning and went on to crush the Red Sox 7-2 on Wednesday, as +135 underdogs. That game's nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Carlos Pena went deep for a two-run homer, and Evan Longoria also went deep for the Rays. Scott Kazmir gave up just five hits and one run over six innings on the mound to earn the win.
Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Red Sox, who were -155 favorites in that game. Jon Lester was tagged for five runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 1-1 SU
Boston: 1-1 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Baltimore are 8-2
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Friday, April 10
Boston at LA Angels, Friday, April 10

Mariners-Twins Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Mariners will trot Jarrod Washburn out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Washburn has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Glen Perkins who starts for the Twins. Righthander Perkins is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Justin Morneau homered and drove in three runs to help the Twins defeat the Mariners 6-5 on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jason Kubel had two hits and drove in one run for the Twins. Kevin Slowey tossed six innings for the win, and Joe Nathan tossed a scoreless ninth for his first save.
Russell Branyan drove in two runs for the Mariners, who were +160 underdogs. Carlos Silva gave up six runs off eight hits over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 1-2 SU
Minnesota: 2-1 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Seattle is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Seattle at Oakland, Friday, April 10
Minnesota at Chi White Sox, Friday, April 10

Tigers-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rogers Centre.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter Rick Porcello in this one. Righthander Porcello is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Blue Jays will counter Porcello with Ricky Romero. Lefthander Romero has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 119-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Miguel Cabrera belted two home runs as the Tigers got their first win of the season by getting past the Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday, as +120 underdogs. That game's six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Cabrera finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs, while Zach Miner allowed just one run over 5 2-3 innings in earning the victory.
Aaron Hill drove in the lone run for the Blue Jays, who were favored at -140 in that contest. Jesse Litsch surrendered five runs over six innings in the loss.
Team records:
Detroit: 1-2 SU
Toronto: 2-1 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Toronto is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next up:
Detroit home to Texas, Friday, April 10
Toronto at Cleveland, Friday, April 10

Mets-Reds Odds Preview

The New York Mets will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Lefthander Oliver Perez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Perez is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be Bronson Arroyo. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Carlos Delgado belted a two-run homer, and finished 2-for-5 with four RBIs as the Mets defeated the Reds 9-7 on Wednesday. The Mets won that game as +105 underdogs, and the combined 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8).
Mike Pelfrey tossed five innings for the win, and Francisco Rodriguez notched his second straight save.
Joey Votto hit a three-run homer for the Reds, who were -115 favorites. Edinson Volquez gave up five runs off six hits over 4 1-3 innings in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 2-0 SU
Cincinnati: 0-2 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
NY Mets at Florida, Friday, April 10
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Friday, April 10

Nuggets-Lakers Odds Preview

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nuggets scored 33 points in the fourth quarter and came away with a 122-112 victory over the Thunder on Wednesday. The Nuggets failed to cover the 13-point spread, while the combined 234 points sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Carmelo Anthony dropped 31 points to go with five rebounds and five assists to lead the way.
Pau Gasol dropped 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, as the Lakers cruised past the Kings 122-104 on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles covered as 10-point road favorites as the teams played over the 217-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Denver has won 8 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 53-26 SU, 44-34-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 62-16 SU, 39-38-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 8-2
After playing Sacramento are 6-4
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Denver
LA Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Next up:
Denver home to Sacramento, Monday, April 13
LA Lakers at Portland, Friday, April 10