Rockies-Angels Lines Preview

The Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Angel Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ubaldo Jimenez in this game. Jimenez has a 6-6 record and a 3.73 ERA this season.
The Angels will counter Jimenez with Sean O’Sullivan. Righthander O’Sullivan has a 1.29 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Seth Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast and four runs batted in, as the Rockies smoked the Angels 11-1 on Monday night.
Colorado cashed as +120 road underdogs as the game played OVER the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-4 with a three-run dinger for the Rockies, while winning pitcher Aaron Cook gave up one run over seven innings for Colorado.
Matt Palmer was hit with the loss after getting tagged for six runs over 4 2-3 innings for Los Angeles, which got a solo shot from Kendry Morales in the defeat.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 6 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 37-33 SU
Los Angeles: 36-32 SU
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 3-7
After a win are 9-1

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Colorado
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
Next up:
LA Angels home to Colorado, Wednesday, June 24

 

Rangers-Diamondbacks Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Chase Field.
The Rangers will give the ball to starter Matt Harrison in this one. Lefthander Harrison is 4-4 this season with a 5.43 ERA.
Harrison‘s opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.61 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rangers lost to San Francisco 3-2 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Andruw Jones hit a two-run home run for Texas and Kevin Millwood surrendered two earned runs on eight hits with 10 strikeouts in seven innings.
The Diamondbacks lost to Seattle 3-2 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Mark Reynolds hit a two-run home run for Arizona and Doug Davis allowed one run n seven hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 4 straight games.
Arizona has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-31 SU
Arizona: 29-41 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Seattle are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Texas’s last 15 games
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona’s last 16 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Texas, Wednesday, June 24

 

Dodgers-White Sox Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Hiroki Kuroda in this game. Kuroda has a 1-3 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
Kuroda’s opponent in this one will be John Danks. The White Sox lefthander has a 4.48 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Dodgers defeated the Angels 5-3 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Clayton Kershaw pitched seven shutout innings for the Dodgers and James Loney hit a two-run home run in the win.
The White Sox defeated Cincinnati 4-1 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Mark Buerhle pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only five hits for Chicago, while Scott Podsednik was 2-5 with two runs scored.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 46-24
SU
Chicago
: 33-36 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-5
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-3
After playing Cincinnati are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, June 24

 

Twins-Brewers Lines Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Ace lefthander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Liriano is 2-8 this season with a 5.91 ERA.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Jeff Suppan. The righthander has a 4.48 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Twins lost to Houston 4-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Michael Cuddyer hit a solo home run for Minnesota and Glen Perkins allowed four runs on nine hits in seven innings.
The Brewers lost to Detroit 3-2 as a +115 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Casey McGehee and Craig Counsell hit solo home runs Milwaukee and Yovani Gallardo allowed three runs on six hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 2 straight games.
Milwaukee has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 35-36 SU
Milwaukee: 37-32 SU
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Milwaukee’s last 23 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Minnesota, Wednesday, June 24

 

Royals-Astros Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Houston Astros on Tuesday when they battle the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park.
Zach Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Greinke is 8-3 this season with a 1.96 ERA.
It’ll be Russ Ortiz toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Righthander Ortiz is 2-1 with a 4.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Royals lost to St. Louis 12-5 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs for Kansas City, while Gil Meche was roughed up for nine runs on nine hits in 3 1-3 innings.
The Astros defeated Minnesota 4-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Wandy Rodriguez surrendered only one run on two hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings for Houston and Hunter Pence was 3-4 with an RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Kansas City has lost 5 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 29-39
SU
Houston
: 32-35 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games
Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Wednesday, June 24

 

Cardinals-Mets Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Joel Pineiro in this one. Righthander Pineiro is 5-8 this season with a 3.76 ERA.
It’ll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-1 with a 4.18 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Alex Cora went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in to lead the Mets past the Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night.
New York cashed as -105 home underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Omir Santos went 4-for-4 with an RBI for the Mets, while Tim Redding allowed four runs over seven innings to pick up the win for New York.
Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer for St. Louis, as losing pitcher Todd Wellemeyer gave up five runs over 5 2-3 innings for the Cardinals.
Team records:
St. Louis: 39-32 SU
New York: 35-33 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’s last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets’s last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
NY Mets are 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Next up:
NY Mets home to St. Louis, Wednesday, June 24

 

Orioles-Marlins Odds Preview

The Florida Marlins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles at LandShark Stadium.
The Orioles will give the ball to starter Koji Uehara in this one. Righthander Uehara is 2-4 this season with a 4.30 ERA.
The Marlins will counter Uehara with Andrew Miller. Lefthander Miller has a 4.59 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles defeated Philadelphia 2-1 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run on three hits for Baltimore in the win.
The Marlins defeated the Yankees 6-5 as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run home run for Florida and Cody Ross added a solo shot in the win.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 5 straight games.
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 32-37 SU
Florida: 35-36 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing NY Yankees are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 8 games when playing Florida
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games
Next up:
Florida home to Baltimore, Wednesday, June 24

 

Yankees-Braves Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chien-Ming Wang in this game. Wang has a 0-5 record and a 17.18 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Wang with Tommy Hanson. Righthander Hanson has a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Yankees lost to Florida 6-5 as a -170 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Alex Rodriguez drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees and CC Sabathia allowed one run in 1 1-3 innings before leaving with a sore arm.
Javier Vazquez tossed 6 2-3 scoreless innings to earn the win, as the Braves clipped the Cubs 2-0 on Monday night.
Atlanta won as -140 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 38-31 SU
Atlanta: 33-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, June 24

 

Phillies-Rays Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Tropicana Field.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jamie Moyer in this game. Moyer has a 4-6 record and a 6.35 ERA this season.
The Rays will counter Moyer with David Price. Lefthander Price has a 3.46 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies lost to Baltimore 2-1 as a -170 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Greg Dobbs clubbed a solo home run for Philadelphia and Cole Hamels allowed two runs on nine hits with 10 strikeouts in eight innings to take the loss.
The Rays defeated the Mets 10-6 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 16 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
B.J. Upton was 4-6 with a home run and four RBI for Tampa Bay and Carl Crawford was 3-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in the win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has lost 6 straight games.
Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 36-31 SU
Tampa Bay: 37-34 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 1-9
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 24

 

Reds-Blue Jays Odds Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rogers Centre.
Righthander Micah Owings will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Owings is 4-6 this season with a 4.75 ERA.
It’ll be Brad Mills toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Lefthander Mills is 0-0 with a 9.81 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Reds lost to the White Sox 4-1 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8).
Brandon Phillips drove in the Reds’ lone run and Aaron Harang gave up three runs on eight hits in seven innings to take the loss.
The Blue Jays defeated Washington 9-4 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Lyle Overbay homered and drove in five runs for Toronto and Ricky Romero allowed two runs on eight hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 34-34 SU
Toronto: 38-33 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 2-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 1-9
After a loss are 5-5

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 3-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games when playing Toronto
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games at home
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Toronto home to Cincinnati, Wednesday, June 24