Indians-White Sox Odds Preview

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox meet at U.S. Cellular Field.
Lefthander Jeremy Sowers will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Sowers is 1-6 this season with a 6.28 ERA.
It’ll be ace Mark Buehrle toeing the rubber for the White Sox in this contest. Lefthander Buehrle is 8-2 with a 3.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians lost to Oakland 5-2 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Jhonny Peralta hit a solo homer for Cleveland and Cliff Lee surrendered three runs on eight hit in six innings.
The White Sox lost to Kansas City 6-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Jermaine Dye hit a solo homer for Chicago and Clayton Richard was tagged for four runs on eight hits in 3 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 33-50
SU
Chicago
: 42-40 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi White Sox’s last 21 games at home
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Wednesday, July 8

 

Yankees-Twins Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday when they battle the New York Yankees at The Metrodome.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 7-5 this season with a 3.85 ERA.
The Twins will counter Sabathia with Scott Baker. Righthander Baker has a 4.99 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Nick Swisher went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for New York in its 7-6 loss to Toronto on Monday.
Toronto cashed as +130 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
The Twins defeated Detroit 6-2 as a -145 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Nick Blackburn pitched a complete-game seven-hitter, allowing only one earned run for Minnesota and Justin Morneau hit a two-run home run in the win.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 48-34 SU
Minnesota: 43-40 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 9 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 8

 

Cardinals-Brewers Odds Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers will meet on the field at Miller Park on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Ace Adam Wainwright will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Wainwright is 8-5 this season with a 3.32 ERA.
The Brewers will counter Wainwright with ace Yovani Gallardo. Righthander Gallardo has a 2.75 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 10-1 as a -145 favorite on Sunday, The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Colby Rasmus was 2-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Chris Carpenter allowed only one run on five hits in seven innings.
The Brewers lost to the Cubs 8-2 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Prince Fielder hit a solo home run for Milwaukee and Casey McGehee was 3-4 with an RBI.
Team records:
St. Louis: 45-39 SU
Milwaukee: 43-39 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 0-10
Before playing St. Louis are 8-2
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis’s last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Wednesday, July 8

 

Braves-Cubs Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
Righthander Javier Vazquez will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Vazquez is 5-7 this season with a 3.05 ERA.
It’ll be Ryan Dempster toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Righthander Dempster is 5-5 with a 4.09 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Derrek Lee went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to lead the Cubs past the Braves 4-2 on Monday night.
Chicago won as -125 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Kosuke Fukudome was 2-for-3 with a run batted in for the Cubs, while Randy Wells allowed two runs over six innings to get the win for Chicago.
Nate McLouth went 3-for-5 with a solo shot for Atlanta, as Jair Jurrjens took the loss after giving up four runs over six innings for the Braves.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 39-43
SU
Chicago
: 41-39 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Atlanta are 8-2
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Atlanta is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Chi Cubs home to Atlanta, Wednesday, July 8

 

Pirates-Astros Lines Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros will meet on the field at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Pirates will trot ace Paul Maholm out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Maholm has a 5-4 record and a 4.69 ERA this season.
Maholm’s opponent in this one will be Brian Moehler. The Astros righthander has a 5.64 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in, as the Astros dropped the Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.
Houston won as -145 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 9-run total posted by oddsmakers.
Geoff Blum knocked in two runs for the Astros, while winning pitcher Mike Hampton gave up one run over seven innings for Houston.
Robinzon Diaz was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Pittsburgh, as Virgil Vasquez allowed four runs over six innings to take the loss for the Pirates.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games.
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 37-46
SU
Houston
: 40-41 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston’s last 10 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 8

 

Athletics-Red Sox Odds Preview

The Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Athletics will give the ball to starter Dana Eveland in this one. Righthander Eveland is 1-1 this season with a 7.40 ERA.
It’ll be ace Josh Beckett toeing the rubber for the Red Sox in this contest. Righthander Beckett is 9-3 with a 3.67 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Brett Anderson tossed a complete-game, two-hit shutout to earn the win, as the Athletics upset the Red Sox 6-0 on Monday night.
Oakland cashed as +190 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 10-run total set by sportsbooks.
Adam Kennedy went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Athletics, while Mark Ellis was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Oakland.
John Smoltz was tagged for five runs over six innings to take the loss for Boston, which went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position on the night.
Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oakland: 35-46 SU
Boston: 49-33 SU
Oakland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing Oakland are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland’s last 6 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Boston’s last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games
Next up:
Boston home to Oakland, Wednesday, July 8

 

Dodgers-Mets Odds Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Citi Field.
The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Clayton Kershaw in this one. Lefthander Kershaw is 5-5 this season with a 3.49 ERA.
It’ll be Michael Pelfrey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Pelfrey is 6-3 with a 4.26 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Dodgers defeated San Diego 7-6 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 13 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5).
James Loney hit a solo home run in the 13th inning for the Dodgers, while Casey Blake hit a three-run home run in the win.
The Mets lost to Philadelphia 2-0 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The two runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Johan Santana took the loss for the Mets after allowing two runs on three hits in seven innings.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 52-30 SU
New York: 39-42 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 6-4
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers’s last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets’s last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Next up:
NY Mets home to LA Dodgers, Wednesday, July 8

 

Blue Jays-Rays Odds Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
The Blue Jays will trot Marc Rzepczynski out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Rzepczynski has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Rzepczynski’s opponent in this one will be James Shields. The Rays righthander has a 3.50 ERA to go along with a 6-6 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Alex Rios hit a three-run homer to lead the Blue Jays over the Yankees 7-6 on Monday.
Toronto cashed as +130 road underdogs as the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Matt Garza was knocked around for five runs as the Rays fell 5-2 to the Rangers on Sunday night.
The Rangers were winners as +122 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (9.5).
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 43-41 SU
Tampa Bay: 44-39 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Toronto, Wednesday, July 8

 

Reds-Phillies Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday when they battle the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Aaron Harang in this game. Harang has a 5-8 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
It’ll be JA Happ toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Happ is 3-0 with a 3.16 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Jayson Werth went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five runs batted in, as the Phillies pounded the Reds 22-1 on Monday night.
Philadelphia won as -155 home favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Shane Victorino went 4-for-5 with a two-run dinger and four RBIs for the Phillies, while Cole Hamels picked up the win after allowing one run over seven innings for Philadelphia.
Jonny Gomes homered for Cincinnati, as losing pitcher Johnny Cueto was rocked for nine runs over two-thirds of an inning for the Reds.
Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 40-41 SU
Philadelphia: 43-37 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

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

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

 

Royals-Tigers Lines Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
The Royals will give the ball to starter Bruce Chen in this one. Lefthander Chen is 0-2 this season with a 4.38 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be ace Justin Verlander. The righthander has a 3.54 ERA to go along with a 8-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Mike Jacobs‘ solo shot in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Royals over the Tigers 4-3 on Monday night.
Kansas City won as +125 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 9-run total set by oddsmakers.
Willie Bloomquist was 3-for-4 with a big fly and three runs batted in for the Royals, while Roman Colon picked up the win in relief of starter Gil Meche for Kansas City.
Ryan Raburn went 2-for-4 with a dinger and two RBIs for Detroit, as Fernando Rodney was tagged with the loss after allowing Jacobs‘ drive in the top of the ninth inning.
Current streak:
Kansas City has won 3 straight games.
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Kansas City: 36-46 SU
Detroit: 44-38 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Kansas City are 2-8
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit’s last 18 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Detroit home to Kansas City, Wednesday, July 8