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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 2nd

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles



- If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on
Wednesday when the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles meet at
Camden Yards.



John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Lackey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.



It'll be Ubaldo Jimenez toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this
contest. Righthander Jimenez is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 115-moneyline favorites
versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.



In their last action, Boston was a 2-1 loser on the road against the
Orioles. Bettors on Baltimore at +105 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors
home happy as well.



Team records:

Boston: 0-1 SU

Baltimore: 1-0 SU



Boston most recently:

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6

Before playing Baltimore are 7-3

After playing Baltimore are 5-5

After a loss are 8-2



Baltimore most recently:

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2

Before playing Boston are 6-4

After playing Boston are 5-5

After a win are 5-5



A few trends to consider:

Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Baltimore

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore

Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston

Baltimore is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Boston



Next up:

Baltimore home to Boston, Thursday, April 3



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Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 2nd

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Monday, April 25, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

A winning streak will be on the line for the Atlanta Braves on Monday when they battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 2-3 record and a 3.25 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Dustin Moseley. The righthander has a 1.40 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

The Braves were a 9-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Giants. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at +118 on the moneyline, while the total score (15) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, San Diego was a 3-1 loser at home against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -173 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 3 straight games. San Diego has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 11-12 SU San Diego: 8-14 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing San Diego are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

San Diego most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Atlanta

Next up: San Diego home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 26

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

Monday, April 18, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Braves will give the ball to starter Tim Hudson in this one. Righthander Hudson is 2-1 this season with a 3.48 ERA.

It'll be Ted Lilly toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Lilly is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at +183 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Cardinals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Dodgers at +106 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 7-9 SU Los Angeles: 7-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 19

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers

The fans at Rangers Ballpark will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Monday.

The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Ervin Santana in this game. Santana has a 0-1 record and a 3.74 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be C.J. Wilson. The lefthander has a 3.72 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 141-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the White Sox on April 17. Bettors who backed the Angels at -104 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at -164 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has won 5 straight games. Texas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 10-5 SU Texas: 10-5 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Texas most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games Texas is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels Texas is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games

Next up: Texas home to LA Angels, Tuesday, April 19

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers

Sunday, April 17, 2011

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.

Chris Carpenter will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Carpenter is 0-2 this season with a 5.82 ERA.

Carpenter's opponent in this one will be Chad Billingsley. The Dodgers righthander has a 7.71 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 9-2 winner as they battled the Dodgers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at +145 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: St. Louis has won 4 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: St. Louis: 8-7 SU Los Angeles: 6-9 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road St. Louis is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing St. Louis

Next up: St. Louis home to Washington, Tuesday, April 19 LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Monday, April 18

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Saturday, April 16, 2011

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics

The Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

The Tigers will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Righthander Verlander has a 1-1 record and a 3.13 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Verlander with Dallas Braden. Lefthander Braden has a 4.15 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 114-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

In their last action, Detroit was an 8-4 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Detroit at +124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Detroit has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 6-7 SU Oakland: 6-7 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home

Next up: Oakland home to Detroit, Sunday, April 17

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Saturday.

Lefthander Derek Holland will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Holland is 2-0 this season with a 2.25 ERA.

Holland's opponent in this one will be Freddy Garcia. The Yankees righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 10.

Texas won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Yankees on April 15. Bettors who backed the Rangers at +125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Texas: 10-3 SU New York: 7-5 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 5-5 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 12 games at home NY Yankees are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up: NY Yankees home to Texas, Sunday, April 17

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees

Thursday, April 14, 2011

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Dodger Stadium.

Lefthander Jamie Garcia will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Garcia is 1-0 this season with a 0.60 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Hiroki Kuroda who starts for the Dodgers. Righthander Kuroda is 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

The Cardinals were a 15-5 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Diamondbacks. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at +115 on the moneyline, while the total score (20) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Dodgers were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Giants. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: St. Louis: 5-7 SU Los Angeles: 6-6 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing San Francisco are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: St. Louis is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 12 of St. Louis's last 18 games on the road St. Louis is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis

Next up: LA Dodgers home to St. Louis, Friday, April 15

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals

The fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals when they take their seats on Thursday.

The Mariners will give the ball to starter Doug Fister in this one. Righthander Fister is 0-2 this season with a 2.31 ERA.

Fister's opponent in this one will be Bruce Chen. The Royals lefthander has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Royals listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, Seattle was an 8-3 loser at home against the Blue Jays. Bettors on Toronto at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Kansas City was a 10-5 winner in its last match on the road against the Twins. They won as +163 underdogs, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Seattle: 4-8 SU Kansas City: 7-4 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9

Kansas City most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games

Next up: Kansas City home to Seattle, Friday, April 15

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals

Monday, April 11, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at Fenway Park on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rays will trot Jeremy Hellickson out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hellickson has a 0-1 record and a 4.76 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Daisuke Matsuzaka. The righthander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 151-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

The Rays were a 6-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the White Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at -145 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Boston won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Yankees on April 10. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at +113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 1-8 SU Boston: 2-7 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Tampa Bay's last 22 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER 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 9 of Boston's last 13 games

Next up: Boston home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, April 12

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres

The Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at PETCO Park.

Edinson Volquez will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Volquez is 1-0 this season with a 7.36 ERA.

Volquez's opponent in this one will be Mat Latos. The Padres righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Padres listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 10-8 loser as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Diamondbacks at +106 were rewarded, while the 18 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

San Diego won its last outing, a 7-2 result against the Dodgers on April 10. Bettors who backed the Padres at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Cincinnati: 6-3 SU San Diego: 4-4 SU

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing San Diego are 2-8 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

San Diego most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Cincinnati are 7-3 After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games

Next up: San Diego home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 12

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres

Friday, April 8, 2011

MLB Betting Preview - Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves


Philadelphia -120

Atlanta +115

7o -110

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves play the first of a three-game weekend series tonight in an early season showdown in the NL East. The first pitch in the Braves? season home opener at Turner Field is set for 7:35 p.m. (ET) and the game will be available on MLB.TV.

Philadelphia is off to a hot start with five wins in its first six games. The Phillies? bats have also been hot with 43 runs in those six games. Led by Ryan Howard?s eight RBI and two home runs, they have the best team batting average in the league at .353 and lead the NL in total hits with 76.

Cliff Lee makes his second start of the season tonight for Philadelphia. The left hander recorded a win in his first outing; giving up four hits and three earned runs in seven innings of work. Last season with Seattle and Texas he was 12-8 with a 3.18 ERA in 28 starts. Lee is 1-1 with an ERA of 5.06 against the Braves in his career.

Atlanta comes into this game fresh off three straight losses to Milwaukee after taking two out of three from Washington to open the season. Pitching has been solid so far with a 2.75 team ERA, but the Braves? bats have struggled a bit with with a .226 team batting average in their first seven games. They only managed to score six runs in the three losses to the Brewers.

Right hander Tim Hudson gets the call tonight for Atlanta. He looked extremely good in his first start this season; giving up just three hits and one earned run in seven innings of work against the Nationals. Last season he went 17-9 with a 2.83 ERA and a WHIP of 1.15 in 34 starts. Hudson is 6-7 with an ERA of 3.79 lifetime against Philadelphia.

Head-to-head, the Phillies have won five of the last six games overall with the total going 2-3-1, but these teams have split the last four games at Turner Field with the total going 2-2. Atlanta went 2-1 against Philadelphia last season with Hudson as the starter.

Stick with the Braves and the ?under? this time around as Atlanta does not disappoint the home-town crowd in its season opener at Turner Field.

MLB Betting Preview - Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field.

Cliff Lee will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Lee is 1-0 this season with a 3.86 ERA.

Lee's opponent in this one will be Tim Hudson. The Braves righthander has a 1.29 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Phillies were a 11-0 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -190 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at -102 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 5-1 SU Atlanta: 3-4 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 9-1 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up: Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Saturday, April 9

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

The division rival New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Fenway Park.

Righthander Philip Hughes will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Hughes is 0-1 this season with a 11.25 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be John Lackey who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Lackey is 0-1 with a 22.07 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 134-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 10.

In their last action, New York was a 4-3 winner at home against the Twins. Bettors on New York at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Boston was a 1-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Indians. They lost as -175 favorites, while the total score of 1 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Boston has lost 6 straight games.

Team records: New York: 4-2 SU Boston: 0-6 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Friday are 10-0 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 10 games NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home Boston is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

Next up: Boston home to NY Yankees, Saturday, April 9

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

Thursday, April 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Rays will give the ball to starter David Price in this one. Lefthander Price is 0-1 this season with a 5.14 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Price with Edwin Jackson. Righthander Jackson has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 134-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Angels at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Angels at -101 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Chicago won its last outing, a 10-7 result against the Royals on April 6. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +100 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 0-5 SU Chicago: 3-2 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Tampa Bay, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

The Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.

The Twins will trot Francisco Liriano out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Liriano has a 0-1 record and a 8.31 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Liriano with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 146-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Minnesota won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Yankees on April 5. Bettors who backed the Twins at +190 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Minnesota: 2-3 SU New York: 3-2 SU

A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 3-9-1 SU in its last 13 games ,on the road Minnesota is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games , Minnesota is 3-18-1 SU in their last 22 games ,when playing NY Yankees Minnesota is 2-14-1 SU in their last 17 games ,when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees14-2-1 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Minnesota NY Yankees18-3-1 SU in their last 22 games when playing Minnesota

Next up: Minnesota home to Oakland, Friday, April 8 NY Yankees at Boston, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

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MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

The division rival Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.

The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 1-0 record and a 2.00 ERA this season.

Hernandez's opponent in this one will be C.J. Wilson. The Rangers lefthander has a 3.17 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 5 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 2-3 SU Texas: 5-0 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road Seattle is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

Next up: Seattle home to Cleveland, Friday, April 8 Texas at Baltimore, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres

The San Francisco Giants will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

Tim Lincecum will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Righthander Lincecum is 0-1 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Tim Stauffer. The righthander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

San Francisco lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Padres on April 5. Bettors who backed the Padres at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 1-4 SU San Diego: 3-1 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 7-3 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

San Diego most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Francisco's last 21 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games on the road San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 21 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing at home against San Francisco San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: San Francisco home to St. Louis, Friday, April 8 San Diego home to LA Dodgers, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres