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A winning streak will be on the line for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday when they battle the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
Lefthander Ted Lilly will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Lilly is 11-6 this season with a 4.26 ERA.
It’ll be Tom Glavine toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Lefthander Glavine is 2-3 with a 4.85 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs completed a sweep of their doubleheader with an 8-0 pasting of the Braves in Game 2 as -130 favorites on Wednesday. The eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7.5).
Aramis Ramirez had two hits and two RBIs in four trips to the plate for the Cubs. Rich Harden combined on a three-hit shutout to earn the victory.
Jorge Campillo gave up five runs off seven hits over five innings in suffering the loss.
The Braves were +120 underdogs in that game.
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 55-65 SU Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Atlanta is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games Atlanta is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs Atlanta is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs Next up:
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Reds-Pirates Pointers
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The division rival Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at
The Reds will trot Johnny Cueto out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cueto has a 7-11 record and a 5.01 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be ace Ian Snell. The righthander has a 6.06 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Doumit and Jason Michaels drove in two runs apiece as the Pirates defeated the Reds 5-2 on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. The Pirates won the game as -160 favorites, while the seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Michaels cracked a two-run dinger for the Pirates. Paul Maholm tossed eight innings for the win, allowing two runs off seven hits.
Corey Patterson and Jay Bruce hit solo home runs for the Reds, who were +145 underdogs. Josh Fogg surrendered four runs in 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 55-65 SU Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 Pittsburgh most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Next up:
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Orioles-Indians Vegas Betting Odds
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The Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Indians will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Progressive Field.
Daniel Cabrera will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Righthander Cabrera is 8-7 this season with a 4.87 ERA.
The Indians will counter Cabrera with Zach Jackson. Lefthander Jackson has a 4.91 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Orioles snapped a two-game losing skid to
Aubrey Huff homered and finished with two RBIs in leading the Orioles. Jeremy Guthrie allowed only one run off four hits over seven innings for the win.
Grady Sizemore drove in the lone run for the Indians, who were +105 underdogs in that game. Anthony Reyes gave up two runs off six hits over six innings in the loss.
Team records:
Cleveland: 54-65 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road Baltimore is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore Cleveland is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Baltimore Next up:
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Rangers-Red Sox Who Will Cover?
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The fans at
Righthander Vicente Padilla will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Padilla is 12-6 this season with a 4.85 ERA.
The Red Sox will counter Padilla with Daisuke Matsuzaka. Righthander Matsuzaka has a 2.90 ERA to go along with a 13-2 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 280-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Red Sox doubled the Rangers 8-4 on Wednesday, as -240 favorites. The combined 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Red Sox. Jon Lester improved to 11-4 with the win, giving up three runs off seven hits in 7 1-3 innings of work.
Milton Bradley cracked a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Rangers. Luis Mendoza allowed eight runs off nine hits in just four innings on the mound.
Current streak:
Team records:
Boston: 70-51 SU Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Rays-Athletics Preview
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The Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at McAfee Coliseum.
James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Shields is 10-7 this season with a 3.65 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Sean Gallagher. The righthander has a 4.39 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rays pulled off a thrilling 3-2 win over the A’s as +125 underdogs on Wednesday. The five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7.5).
Eric Hinske went 3-for-3 with one RBI for the Rays. Andy Sonnanstine tossed six innings for the win, allowing two runs off six hits.
Eric Patterson drove in two runs for the A’s, who were favored at -135 in that contest. Justin Duchscherer gave up three runs over 6 1-3 innings to suffer the loss.
Team records:
Oakland: 55-64 SU Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-9 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Oakland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tampa Bay is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Oakland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up:
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Brewers-Padres Pointers
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A winning streak will be on the line for the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday when they battle the San Diego Padres at
Ace Ben Sheets will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Sheets is 11-5 this season with a 2.95 ERA.
Sheets’s opponent in this one will be Jake Peavy. The Padres ace righthander has a 2.86 ERA to go along with a 8-8 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored five runs in the fifth inning on Wednesday, as they defeated the Padres 7-1. The Brewers won the game as -200 favorites, while the eight runs made it OVER the posted over/under (7).
Corey Hart led the way with three RBIs for the Brewers. C.C. Sabathia tossed seven innings for the win, allowing one run off nine hits.
Nick Hundley drove in the lone run for the Padres, who were +180 underdogs. Josh Banks gave up seven runs off five hits over 4 1-3 innings of work.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing San Diego are 4-6 After a win are 8-2 San Diego most recently: A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Milwaukee is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee San Diego is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up:
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Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Coors Field.
The Diamondbacks will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Dan Haren in this game. Haren has a 12-6 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
The
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the
Brad Hawpe belted a two-run homer in leading the
Hawpe finished 3-for-3 at the plate for the D-Backs. Taylor Buchholz improved to 5-3 with the win, and Brian Fuentes notched his 22nd save.
Jon Rauch gave up two runs in relief to suffer the loss for the Diamondbacks, who were ++115 underdogs in that game.
Team records:
Colorado: 54-68 SU Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Houston are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Colorado most recently: A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona Colorado is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona Next up:
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Giants-Astros Who Will Cover?
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The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Houston Astros at
The Giants will give the ball to starter Kevin Correia in this one. Righthander Correia is 2-6 this season with a 5.18 ERA.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Brian Moehler. The righthander has a 3.58 ERA to go along with a 8-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros scored all their runs in the sixth-inning on Wednesday as they defeated the Giants 6-2. The Astros won the game as -165 favorites, while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Ty Wigginton went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Astros. Randy Wolf allowed two runs off six hits over seven innings for the win.
Randy Winn had two hits in a losing effort for the Giants, who were +150 underdogs. Barry Zito gave up six runs off four hits over 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Houston: 61-59 SU San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Houston are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Houston most recently: A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco Next up:
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Royals-White Sox Pointspread Pointers
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Blue Jays-Tigers Vegas Betting Odds
| The Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Comerica Park.
Ace Roy Halladay will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays on this day. Righthander Halladay is 13-9 this season with a 2.75 ERA.
It’ll be Armando Galarraga toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Galarraga is 10-4 with a 3.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays allowed three runs in the ninth but held on for a 4-3 win over the Tigers on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The seven runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (10).
Vernon Wells hit a grand slam home run to lead the Blue Jays. David Purcey tossed six scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in the win.
Placido Polanco drove in two runs in a losing effort for the Tigers, who were favored at -165 in that game. Kenny Rogers surrendered four runs off seven hits over 6 1-3 innings.
Current streak: Toronto has won 3 straight games. Detroit has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Toronto: 62-59 SU Detroit: 58-62 SU Toronto most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider: Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Detroit is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto Next up:
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