Yankees-Rays Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
Ace lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 10-6 this season with a 3.67 ERA.
It’ll be ace Scott Kazmir toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Lefthander Kazmir is 4-6 with a 6.69 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Nick Swisher was 2-for-5 with two homers and three runs batted in, as the Yankees dumped the Rays 11-4 on Monday night.
New York cashed as -115 road favorites as the game played OVER the 9-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Johnny Damon hit a three-run shot for the Yankees, while A.J. Burnett held the Rays to no earned runs over seven innings to earn the win for New York.
Pat Burrell had a solo dinger for Tampa Bay, as James Shields was tagged for five runs over 5 1-3 innings to take the defeat for the Rays.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 61-38 SU
Tampa Bay: 54-46 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4
After playing NY Yankees are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 29

 

Royals-Orioles Odds Preview

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Camden Yards.
Brian Bannister will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Righthander Bannister is 6-7 this season with a 3.68 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Jason Berken who starts for the Orioles. Righthander Berken is 1-8 with a 6.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Billy Butler was 5-for-5 with three runs batted in to lead the Royals over the Orioles 5-3 on Monday night.
Kansas City cashed as +130 road underdogs as the game played UNDER the 10.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Mark Teahen went 2-for-5 with an RBI for the Royals, while Robinson Tejeda picked up the win in relief of starter Bruce Chen for Kansas City.
Adam Jones had a solo homer and two RBIs for Baltimore, as Matt Albers was handed the loss after coming into the game for Orioles starter Rich Hill.
Team records:
Kansas City: 39-59
SU
Baltimore
: 42-56 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 2-8
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Baltimore is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Kansas City
Next up:
Baltimore home to Kansas City, Wednesday, July 29

 

 

MLB Betting – Tuesday Baseball Picks

As NFL betting fans prepare for an exciting year in the NFC North, it’s fitting that Minnesota and Chicago clash this week in a crucial MLB series. Let’s forecast tomorrow’s White Sox/Twins tilt, along with another important matchup.

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins

Tuesday, July 28, 8:10 p.m. ET

Mark Buehrle (11-3, 3.28) vs Scott Baker (8-7, 5.04)


You’ll be lucky to see a single batter walked in Tuesday’s Sox/Twins baseball lines. Both Buehrle and Baker are known for their outstanding control and both are pitching well of late. Baker has won six of seven decisions, while Buehrle threw a perfect game (and his second career no-hitter) in his last start. He’s also allowed three or fewer runs six times in his last seven starts.

The edge goes to the White Sox because their potent lineup has Scott Baker’s number. They’ve faced him twice this year and scored nine runs in 11 innings. Baker’s also had trouble with the long ball this season and that doesn’t bode well against the likes of Carlos Quentin, Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome.

MLB prediction: White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers @ St. Louis Cardinals

Tuesday, July 28, 8:15 p.m. ET

Chad Billingsley (10-5, 3.72) vs Adam Wainwright (11-6, 2.95)


Aside from his most recent start, Chad Billingsley has really struggled in July. My guess is that he’s fatigued, as he seems to top 100 pitches in every start. Even if he finds his groove in
St. Louis, the Cards can feel confident sending Adam Wainwright to the hill. He’s 3-1 with a 1.41 ERA this month, so the Cards are the best betting management pick on Tuesday night.

MLB prediction: Cardinals

Pirates-Giants Odds Preview

The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&T Park.
The Pirates will trot ace Paul Maholm out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Maholm has a 6-4 record and a 4.64 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Tim Lincecum toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Lincecum is 10-3 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pirates lost to Arizona 9-0 as a -190 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Virgil Vasquez took the loss for Pittsburgh after allowing four runs on six hits in three innings.
The Giants lost to Colorado 4-2 as a +205 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).
Edgar Renteria was 2-4 with an RBI for San Francisco and Ryan Sadowski allowed three runs on five hits in 2 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 43-55 SU
San Francisco: 52-46 SU
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Francisco home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 28

 

Blue Jays-Mariners Lines Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Safeco Field.
The Blue Jays will trot Ricky Romero out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Romero has a 8-4 record and a 3.45 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Mariners will be Felix Hernandez. The righthander has a 2.45 ERA to go along with a 11-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays defeated Tampa Bay 5-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Brett Cecil allowed only one run on four hits over seven innings for Toronto and Scott Rolen hit a three-run home run in the win.
The Mariners lost to Cleveland 12-3 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Franklin Gutierrez drove in a pair of runs for Seattle, while Jason Vargas was roughed up for six runs on seven hits in four innings.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 48-51
SU
Seattle
: 51-47 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Seattle are 8-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

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 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games
Next up:
Seattle home to Toronto, Tuesday, July 28

 

Indians-Angels Lines Preview

The Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Angel Stadium.
Righthander Carl Pavano will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Pavano is 8-8 this season with a 5.48 ERA.
Pavano’s opponent in this one will be Joe Saunders. The Angels lefthander has a 4.94 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Indians defeated Seattle 12-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The 15 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8).
Jhonny Peralta homered and drove in four runs for Cleveland, while Travis Hafner homered and had three RBI in the win.
The Angels lost to Minnesota 10-1 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Kendry Morales hit a solo home run for the Angels and Ervin Santana was ripped for six runs on six hits in 3 2-3 innings.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 41-58 SU
Los Angeles: 58-39 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 5 games
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 7 games at home
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
Next up:
LA Angels home to Cleveland, Tuesday, July 28

 

Phillies-Diamondbacks Odds Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Lefthander Jamie Moyer will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Moyer is 9-7 this season with a 5.65 ERA.
Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.41 ERA to go along with a 5-9 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies defeated St. Louis 9-2 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Ryan Howard was 3-3 with a home run and three RBI for Philadelphia, while Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez all hit two-run homers in the win.
The Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh 9-0 as a +180 underdog on Sunday. The nine runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (9).
Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts for Arizona, while Gerardo Parra homered and had four RBI in the win.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Arizona has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 56-40 SU
Arizona: 43-56 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing St. Louis are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Arizona’s last 24 games at home
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Arizona home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 28

 

White Sox-Twins Lines Preview

The division rival Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at The Metrodome.
John Danks will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Lefthander Danks is 8-6 this season with a 3.98 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Glen Perkins who starts for the Twins. Righthander Perkins is 5-6 with a 5.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The White Sox defeated Detroit 5-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Clayton Richard allowed one run on five hits over eight innings for Chicago and Paul Konerko hit a two-run home run in the win.
The Twins defeated the Angels 10-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (10).
Justin Morneau homered twice and drove in three runs for Minnesota, while Denard Span homered and had four RBI in the win.
Team records:
Chicago: 51-48 SU
Minnesota: 49-50 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Next up:
Minnesota home to Chi White Sox, Tuesday, July 28

 

Tigers-Rangers Lines Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
Armando Galarraga will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Galarraga is 5-8 this season with a 4.82 ERA.
It’ll be Tommy Hunter toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Hunter is 2-1 with a 2.17 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Tigers lost to the White Sox 5-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Ryan Raburn drove in Detroit’s only run and Rick Porcello surrendered five runs on five hits in 5 1-3 innings.
The Rangers defeated Kansas City 7-2 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The nine runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).
Michael Young was 3-4 with a pair of RBI, while Andruw Jones hit a solo home run in the win.
Team records:
Detroit: 52-45 SU
Texas: 54-42 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 4-6
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas’s last 11 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to Detroit, Tuesday, July 28

 

Nationals-Brewers Lines Preview

The fans at Miller Park will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Milwaukee Brewers when they take their seats on Monday.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Craig Stammen in this game. Stammen has a 3-5 record and a 4.14 ERA this season.
The Brewers will counter Stammen with Jeff Suppan. Righthander Suppan has a 4.71 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals defeated San Diego 3-2 as a -155 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Austin Kearns singled in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth for Washington and Josh Willingham hit a solo home run in the win.
The Brewers lost to Atlanta 10-2 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5).
Corey Hart hit a two-run home run for Milwaukee and Ryan Braun was 2-4 with a run scored.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 30-68 SU
Milwaukee: 49-49 SU
Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Washington, Tuesday, July 28