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
The Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Magic dominated the second half and closed out a 88-82 victory over the Hawks on Saturday. The Magic covered the 1.5-point spread, while the 170 points fell UNDER the posted total of 192. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 21 points and 22 rebounds in a double-double performance. The Rockets defeated Portland 102-88 as a 4-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (184.5). Yao Ming scored 21 points to go along with 12 rebounds for Houston, while Luis Scola added 16 points in the win. Current streak: Orlando has won 2 straight games. Team records: Orlando: 57-19 SU, 48-27-1 ATS Houston: 49-28 SU, 37-39-1 ATS Orlando most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Memphis are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a win are 8-2
Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Portland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Orlando is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Houston is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Orlando Houston is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Orlando Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando Next up: Orlando home to Memphis, Wednesday, April 8 Houston at Sacramento, Thursday, April 9
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls when they take their seats on Tuesday. Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Knicks defeated Toronto 112-103 as a 5.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (217.5). Wilson Chandler scored 17 points for New York and David Lee added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Six players reached double-figures in helping the Bulls defeat the Nets 103-94 last time out. The Bulls covered the 8-point spread, but the 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 207.5. Ben Gordon tossed in 18 points, while Derrick Rose had 15 points, four rebounds and five assists in that win. Team records: New York: 30-47 SU, 44-32-1 ATS Chicago: 37-40 SU, 40-36-1 ATS New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing New Jersey are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: New York is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New York's last 13 games New York is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago Chicago is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against New York Chicago is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing New York Next up: New York home to Detroit, Wednesday, April 8 Chicago home to Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9
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