Pirates-Twins Odds Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at The Metrodome.
Ace lefthander Paul Maholm will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Maholm is 4-2 this season with a 3.61 ERA.
It’ll be Glen Perkins toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Perkins is 1-3 with a 5.36 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates defeated Detroit 6-3 as a -125 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Ross Ohlendorf allowed only one run on two hits in six innings for Pittsburgh, while Robinzon Diaz drove in three runs in the win.
The Twins lost to the Cubs 3-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Chris Gomez hit a solo home run for Minnesota and Scott Baker gave up two runs on five hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 30-33 SU
Minnesota: 32-33 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 15 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota’s last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 17

 

Diamondbacks-Royals Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium.
The Diamondbacks will trot Doug Davis out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Davis has a 3-7 record and a 3.65 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Gil Meche toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Meche is 3-5 with a 3.70 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Diamondbacks lost to Houston 8-3 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Stephen Drew hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks and Mark Reynolds cracked a solo shot.
The Royals defeated Kansas City 7-1 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Miguel Olivo homered and drove in four runs for Kansas City and Brian Bannister allowed one unearned run on four hits in eight innings in the win
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Kansas City has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 27-37 SU
Kansas City: 28-34 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Kansas City are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Cincinnati are 3-5
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’s last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City home to Arizona, Wednesday, June 17

 

Astros-Rangers Lines Preview

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Wandy Rodriguez in this one. Lefthander Rodriguez is 5-5 this season with a 2.82 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Kevin Millwood. The righthander has a 2.72 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros defeated Arizona 8-3 as a +135 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Lance Berkman hit a two-run home run for Houston and Hunter Pence added a solo blast.
The Rangers lost to the Dodgers 6-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Andruw Jones hit a solo home run for Texas and Derek Holland allowed four runs on five hits in five innings.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Texas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 29-32 SU
Texas: 35-27 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Texas are 3-7
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 8 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Texas home to Houston, Wednesday, June 17

 

White Sox-Cubs Odds Preview

The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Wrigley Field.
Lefthander John Danks will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Danks is 4-5 this season with a 4.81 ERA.
The Cubs will counter Danks with ace Carlos Zambrano. Righthander Zambrano has a 3.39 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox defeated Milwaukee 5-4 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
A.J. Pierzynski was 3-5 and drove in the winning run in the ninth inning for Chicago, while Gordon Beckham drove in a pair of runs in the win.
The Cubs defeated Minnesota 3-2 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).
Ryan Theriot was 2-3 with two RBI for Chicago and Ted Lilly allowed two runs on nine hits in 7 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 30-34
SU
Chicago
: 30-30 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi White Sox’s last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox’s last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs’s last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Chi White Sox, Wednesday, June 17

 

 

Braves-Reds Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Jair Jurrjens will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Jurrjens is 5-4 this season with a 2.85 ERA.
Starting this game for the Reds will be ace Aaron Harang. The righthander has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Braves lost to Baltimore 11-2 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
David Ross hit a pair of solo home runs for Atlanta and Derek Lowe was hammered for seven runs on eight hits in 2 1-3 innings.
The Reds lost to Kansas City 7-1 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Johnny Cueto took the loss for Cincinnati after allowing five unearned runs on seven hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 30-32 SU
Cincinnati: 31-31 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Baltimore are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 18 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta’s last 17 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 18 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Wednesday, June 17

 

Marlins-Red Sox Lines Preview

The Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chris Volstad in this game. Volstad has a 4-6 record and a 4.07 ERA this season.
Volstad’s opponent in this one will be Tim Wakefield. The Red Sox righthander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Marlins ripped Toronto 11-3 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Ronny Paulino was 4-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI for Florida and Josh Johnson allowed three runs on seven hits in a complete-game.
The Red Sox lost to Philadelphia 11-6 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Nick Green was 3-5 with a solo home run for Boston and Josh Beckett surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits in six innings.
Current streak:
Florida has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 32-33 SU
Boston: 38-25 SU
Florida most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Next up:
Boston home to Florida, Wednesday, June 17

 

Blue Jays-Phillies Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park in an interleague contest.
Ricky Romero will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Lefthander Romero is 3-3 this season with a 3.71 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be ace Cole Hamels who starts for the Phillies. Lefthander Hamels is 4-2 with a 4.62 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays lost to Florida 11-3 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Alex Rios clubbed a two-run home run for the Blue Jays and Brian Tallet was lit up for eight runs on 10 hits in 3 1-3 innings.
The Phillies defeated Boston 11-6 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The 17 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Jimmy Rollins homered and drove in three runs for Philadelphia and Pedro Feliz was 3-5 with a pair of RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 34-31 SU
Philadelphia: 36-25 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto’s last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia’s last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Toronto, Wednesday, June 17

 

Mets-Orioles Odds Preview

The fans at Camden Yards will be treated to a interleague game between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Righthander Michael Pelfrey will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Pelfrey is 4-2 this season with a 4.68 ERA.
Starting this game for the Orioles will be ace Jeremy Guthrie. The righthander has a 5.52 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets lost to the Yankees 15-0 as a +105 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Johan Santana was roughed up for nine runs in nine hits in only three innings for the Mets.
The Orioles defeated Atlanta 11-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Ty Wigginton homered, drove in three runs and scored four times for Baltimore, while Brad Bergesen allowed two runs on five hits in a complete-game.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 32-29
SU
Baltimore
: 27-36 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 6 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Baltimore is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Baltimore home to NY Mets, Wednesday, June 17

 

Nationals-Yankees Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Yankee Stadium in an interleague contest.
Shairon Martis will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Martis is 5-1 this season with a 5.04 ERA.
The Yankees will counter Martis with ace CC Sabathia. Lefthander Sabathia has a 3.68 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 360-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals lost to Tampa Bay 5-4 as a +220 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Alberto Gonzalez drove in three runs for the Nationals in the loss.
The Yankees blasted the Mets 15-0 as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Derek Jeter was 4-4 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Yankees and A.J. Burnett pitched seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 16-45 SU
New York: 36-27 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 10 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games when playing Washington
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Next up:
NY Yankees home to Washington, Wednesday, June 17

 

Brewers-Indians Odds Preview

The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Ace Yovani Gallardo will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Gallardo is 6-3 this season with a 2.88 ERA.
Starting this game for the Indians will be Jeremy Sowers. The lefthander has a 6.12 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Prince Fielder’s grand slam in the top of the eighth inning was the difference, as the Brewers edged the Indians 14-12 on Monday night.
Milwaukee cashed as +100 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Fielder finished 2-for-3 with six runs batted in for the Brewers, while Todd Coffey picked up the win in relief of starter Dave Bush for Milwaukee.
Victor Martinez was 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and four RBIs for Cleveland, as Rafael Perez was hit with the loss after allowing Fielder’s grand slam in the eighth inning.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 35-29
SU
Cleveland
: 29-37 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Next up:
Cleveland home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, June 17