Athletics-Padres Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at PETCO Park in an interleague contest.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Brett Anderson in this one. Lefthander Anderson is 3-7 this season with a 5.77 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Walter Silva who starts for the Padres. Righthander Silva is 0-0 with a 6.51 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The A’s scored four runs late in the game to come back and defeat the Padres 7-5 on Friday, as -140 favorites. The 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Orlando Cabrera led the way with three RBIs for the A’s. Michael Wuertz got the win in relief, and Andrew Bailey collected his seventh save.
David Eckstein and Kevin Kouzmanoff each drove in a pair of runs for the Padres, who were+120 underdogs. Edward Mujica gave up three runs in relief in the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 29-37 SU
San Diego: 29-37 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Diego are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Oakland are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
San Diego home to Oakland, Sunday, June 21

 

Rangers-Giants Lines Preview

The Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AT&T Park in an interleague contest.
Derek Holland will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Lefthander Holland is 0-3 this season with a 7.08 ERA.
Holland‘s opponent in this one will be Matt Cain. The Giants righthander has a 2.39 ERA to go along with a 9-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Giants grabbed the opener of a three-game series by defeating the Rangers 6-4 on Friday, as -120 favorites. That game’s 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Fred Lewis went deep for a two-run shot for the Giants. Sergio Romo earned his first win of the season in relief, and Brian Wilson collected his 18th save.
Marlon Byrd collected two RBIs for the Rangers, who were +100 underdogs. Scott Feldman gave up eight hits and five runs over six innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 37-29 SU
San Francisco: 35-31 SU
Texas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing San Francisco are 2-8
After playing San Francisco are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Texas are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
San Francisco is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Next up:
San Francisco home to Texas, Sunday, June 21

 

Dodgers-Angels Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Angel Stadium.
The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jeff Weaver in this game. Weaver has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
It’ll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 7-2 with a 2.08 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Juan Rivera belted a solo home run in the eighth inning to give the Angels a 5-4 win over the Dodgers on Friday, as a -105 pick’em. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Angels. Justin Speier notched the win in relief, and Brian Fuentes got his 19th save in the contest.
Rafael Furcal hit a two-run homer in the loss for the Dodgers. Guillermo Moto allowed the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 44-24 SU
Los Angeles: 36-29 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 7-3
After playing LA Angels are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Angels home to LA Dodgers, Sunday, June 21

 

Pirates-Rockies Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Coors Field.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one. Righthander Morton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Rockies will counter Morton with Jason Hammel. Righthander Hammel has a 4.27 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brad Hawpe belted a two-run homer and drove in three runs to help lift the Rockies to a 7-3 victory over the Pirates on Friday, as -170 favorites. That game’s 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10.
Brad Hawpe led the way with a two-run homer and three RBIs in leading the Rockies. Jason Marquis tossed 8 2-3 innings for the win, allowing eight hits and three runs.
Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-5 with one RBI for the Pirates, who were +150 underdogs. Ross Ohlendorf gave up nine hits and six runs over five innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Colorado has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 31-36 SU
Colorado: 34-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Colorado is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 21

 

White Sox-Reds Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Great American Ball Park in an interleague contest.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Clayton Richard in this game. Richard has a 2-1 record and a 3.52 ERA this season.
The Reds will counter Richard with Johnny Cueto. Righthander Cueto has a 2.17 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Phillips belted a two-run homer and drove in the winning run to lift the Reds to a 4-3 victory over the White Sox on Friday, as -115 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Ramon Hernandez went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in the other runs for the Reds. Bronson Arroyo improved to 8-5 with the win, and Francisco Cordero collected his 17th save.
Chris Getz belted a two-run homer for the White Sox, while Jose Contreras surrendered nine hits and three runs in the loss.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 31-36 SU
Cincinnati: 34-32 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 9-1
After playing Cincinnati are 8-1
After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing Chi White Sox are 1-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Chi White Sox, Sunday, June 21

 

Yankees-Marlins Odds Preview

The New York Yankees and the Florida Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
AJ Burnett will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees on this day. Righthander Burnett is 5-3 this season with a 4.46 ERA.
Starting this game for the Marlins will be Josh Johnson. The righthander has a 2.76 ERA to go along with a 6-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andy Pettitte allowed just three hits and one run over seven innings to lead the Yankees in a 5-1 win over the Marlins on Friday, as -125 favorites. The game’s six runs went UNDER the night’s posted over/under (9.5).
Melky Cabrera went deep for the Yankees, and Derek Jeter had two hits with a run scored. Pettitte improved to 7-3 with the victory.
Cody Ross went deep for the Marlins, and Sean West gave up five runs over four innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Marlins listed as +105 underdogs in that contest.
Team records:
New York: 38-29 SU
Florida: 33-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to NY Yankees, Sunday, June 21

 

Braves-Red Sox Lines Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 7-4 record and a 4.08 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Josh Beckett toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Beckett is 7-3 with a 4.15 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 167-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kenshin Kawakami allowed just two runs over six innings in helping the Braves whip the Red Sox 8-2 in Friday’s series-opener. The Braves won that game as +140 underdogs, while the 10 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (10).
Garret Anderson went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBIs to lead the way for the Braves.
Jason Bay belted a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Red Sox, who were favored at -160. Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and six runs over four innings.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 32-34 SU
Boston: 40-27 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 3-7
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Boston
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Boston home to Atlanta, Sunday, June 21

 

Astros-Twins Lines Preview

The fans at The Metrodome will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Moehler in this game. Moehler has a 3-4 record and a 6.66 ERA this season.
The Twins will counter Moehler with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 5.30 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kevin Slowey allowed just three hits and one run over six innings as the Twins defeated the Astros 5-2 on Friday, as -165 favorites. That game’s seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs in leading the Twins. Slowey improved to 10-2 with the win, and Joe Nathan notched his 16th save.
Jeff Keppinger homered in a losing effort for the Astros, who were +145 underdogs. Roy Oswalt gave up 10 hits and five runs in suffering a complete-game setback.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 30-35 SU
Minnesota: 35-34 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Houston are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to Houston, Sunday, June 21

 

Blue Jays-Nationals Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Brett Cecil in this game. Cecil has a 2-1 record and a 4.38 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Nationals will be Ross Detwiler. The lefthander has a 5.23 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Adam Dunn singled in the winning run to give the Nationals a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).
Jordan Zimmermann drove in the other run for the Nationals. Jesus Colome tossed a scoreless 11th inning for the win.
Rod Barajas drove in the only run for the Blue Jays. Jason Frasor gave up the winning run in suffering the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 37-32
SU
Washington
: 19-46 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Washington is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Washington home to Toronto, Sunday, June 21

 

Orioles-Phillies Lines Preview

The Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park in an interleague contest.
The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brad Bergesen in this game. Bergesen has a 4-2 record and a 3.78 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be JA Happ. The lefthander has a 4.30 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Orioles scored three runs in the second inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the Phillies on Friday, as +135 underdogs. The game’s nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Nick Markakis drove in two runs, and Nolan Reimold went deep for the Orioles. Rich Hill went 6 2-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs.
Jayson Werth drove in both runs for the Phillies, who were -155 favorites. Antonio Bastardo gave up five hits and four runs over seven innings of work.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Baltimore: 30-37 SU
Philadelphia: 36-29 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Baltimore are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Baltimore, Sunday, June 21