Royals-White Sox Lines Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the White Sox will be Gavin Floyd. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jim Thome's three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the White Sox past the Royals 4-2 on Tuesday.
Chicago cashed as -145 home favorites as the game played under the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Thome finished 3-for-4 for the White Sox, while Octavio Dotel picked up the win in relief of starter Mark Buehrle for Chicago.
Alex Gordon had a homer and two runs batted in for Kansas City, as Kyle Farnsworth took the loss after allowing the dinger to Thome.
Team records:
Kansas City: 0-1 SU
Chicago: 1-0 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Kansas City are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Kansas City is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas City is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Kansas City, Thursday, April 9

Mariners-Twins Lines Preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Mariners will give the ball to starter Carlos Silva in this one. Righthander Silva is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Twins will counter Silva with Kevin Slowey. Righthander Slowey has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Alex Casilla's walk-off, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Twins past the Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota won as -120 home favorites as the game played over the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Denard Span went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Twins, while Luis Ayala picked up the win in relief of starter Nick Blackburn for Minnesota.
Endy Chavez was 3-for-5 with two RBIs for Seattle, as Brandon Morrow was hit with the loss after coming in for Mariners starter Erik Bedard.
Team records:
Seattle: 1-1 SU
Minnesota: 1-1 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Seattle is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
Minnesota is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to Seattle, Thursday, April 9

Indians-Rangers Odds Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Fausto Carmona in this game. Carmona has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It'll be ace Vicente Padilla toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Padilla is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Hank Blalock went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, as the Rangers pounded the Indians 9-1 on Monday.
Texas won as +120 home underdogs as the teams played over the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia was 2-for-4 with a dinger and three runs batted in for the Rangers, while winning pitcher Kevin Millwood allowed one run over seven innings for Texas.
Cliff Lee was rocked for seven runs over five innings to take the loss for Cleveland, as Travis Hafner scored the lone run for the Indians.
Team records:
Cleveland: 0-1 SU
Texas: 1-0 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Texas are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Texas
Cleveland is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Next up:
Texas home to Cleveland, Thursday, April 9

Cubs-Astros Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros will meet on the field at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
Ted Lilly will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Lefthander Lilly is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Astros will counter Lilly with Brian Moehler. Righthander Moehler has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jeff Keppinger's run-scoring single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Astros past the Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Houston cashed as +110 home underdogs as the teams played under the 8-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Hunter Pence went 2-for-3 with a big fly for the Astros, while Doug Brocail got the win in relief of starter Wandy Rodriguez for Houston.
Alfonso Soriano smacked a solo drive for Chicago, as Neal Cotts took the defeat after coming in for Cubs starter Ryan Dempster.
Team records:
Chicago: 1-1 SU
Houston: 1-1 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Houston is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chi Cubs at Milwaukee, Friday, April 10
Houston at St. Louis, Friday, April 10

Rays-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at Fenway Park on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
Ace lefthander Scott Kazmir will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Kazmir is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Jon Lester. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Winning pitcher Josh Beckett allowed only one run over seven innings to lead the Red Sox past the Rays 5-3 on Tuesday.
Boston won as -145 home favorites as the game played under the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek went yard for the Red Sox, while Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-4 for Boston.
Evan Longoria knocked in two runs for Tampa Bay, as James Shields was tagged for five runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Rays.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 0-1 SU
Boston: 1-0 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Next up:
Boston home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, April 9

Mets-Reds Odds Preview

The New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
Righthander Michael Pelfrey will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Pelfrey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It'll be Edison Volquez toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Volquez is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
David Murphy homered and had two runs batted in to lift the Mets past the Reds 2-1 on Monday.
New York cashed as -170 road favorites as the game played under the 7.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Johan Santana gave up one run over 5 2-3 innings to pick up the win for the Mets, while Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect ninth inning to get the save for New York.
Brandon Phillips plated the lone run for Cincinnati, as losing pitcher Aaron Harang allowed one run over five innings for the Reds.
Team records:
New York: 1-0 SU
Cincinnati: 0-1 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets are 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
NY Mets are 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
Cincinnati home to NY Mets, Thursday, April 9

Tigers-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Zach Miner in this game. Miner has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jesse Litsch who starts for the Blue Jays. Righthander Litsch is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Rod Barajas' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Blue Jays over the Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Toronto won as -125 home favorites as the teams played under the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Aaron Hill smashed a three-run dinger for the Blue Jays, while B.J. Ryan picked up the win after blowing the save in the top of the ninth for Toronto.
Brandon Inge went 2-for-4 with a homer for Detroit, as Brandon Lyon was tagged with the loss after allowing the sac fly to Barajas.
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 0-2 SU
Toronto: 2-0 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 2-8
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Detroit, Thursday, April 9

Yankees-Orioles Odds Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles meet at Camden Yards.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chien-Ming Wang in this game. Wang has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be Koji Uehara. The righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record 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.
Aubrey Huff knocked in three runs, as the Orioles upset the Yankees 10-5 on Monday.
Baltimore cashed as +170 home underdogs as the teams played over the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Cesar Izturis went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Orioles, while Jeremy Guthrie gave up three runs over six innings to get the victory for Baltimore.
Hideki Matsui smashed a two-run dinger for New York, as losing pitcher C.C. Sabathia was roughed up for six runs over 4 1-3 innings for the Yankees.
Team records:
New York: 0-1 SU
Baltimore: 1-0 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 2-8
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Baltimore home to NY Yankees, Thursday, April 9

Rockies-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Lefthander Franklin Morales will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. Morales is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Doug Davis. The lefthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Ubaldo Jimenez threw seven shutout innings to earn the win, as the Rockies upset the Diamondbacks 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Colorado won as +145 road underdogs as the teams played under the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Troy Tulowitzki went deep for a solo blast for the Rockies, who got RBIs from both Todd Helton and Ian Stewart in the payday.
Dan Haren allowed only one run over seven innings to take the loss for Arizona, while Stephen Drew went 2-for-3 for the Diamondbacks.
Team records:
Colorado: 1-1 SU
Arizona: 1-1 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

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

Braves-Phillies Odds Preview

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Javier Vazquez in this game. Vazquez has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Vazquez's opponent in this one will be Joe Blanton. The Phillies righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Jair Jurrjens tossed 5 2-3 innings of scoreless baseball to earn the win, as the Braves dropped the Phillies 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta cashed as +100 road underdogs as the teams played under the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Kelly Johnson went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs batted in for the Braves, while Chipper Jones was 2-for-4 with a solo shot for Atlanta.
Losing pitcher Jamie Moyer allowed four runs over five innings for Philadelphia, as Ryan Howard and Chase Utley both went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Phillies.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 2-0 SU
Philadelphia: 0-2 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Philadelphia is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Washington, Friday, April 10
Philadelphia at Colorado, Friday, April 10