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The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.

Righthander Jair Jurrjens will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Jurrjens is 12-3 this season with a 2.26 ERA.

Jurrjens's opponent in this one will be Bronson Arroyo. The Reds righthander has a 5.57 ERA to go along with a 7-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 113-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 9-6 winner on the road against the Rockies. Bettors on Atlanta at +103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (15) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Cincinnati was a 3-1 winner on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Cincinnati at -121 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Atlanta: 58-41 SU Cincinnati: 48-50 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Pittsburgh are 3-7 After a win are 0-10

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Cincinnati is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up: Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Saturday, July 23

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at PNC Park.

Chris Carpenter will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Carpenter is 5-7 this season with a 3.69 ERA.

It'll be Paul Maholm toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Lefthander Maholm is 6-9 with a 3.06 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at +106 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Reds at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -121 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: St. Louis: 51-47 SU Pittsburgh: 51-45 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 8-2 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Pittsburgh is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

Next up: Pittsburgh home to St. Louis, Saturday, July 23

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter CC Sabathia in this one. Lefthander Sabathia is 14-4 this season with a 2.64 ERA.

It'll be James Shields toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Shields is 8-8 with a 2.60 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for New York, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at +138 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: New York: 57-38 SU Tampa Bay: 51-45 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Oakland are 10-0 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Oakland, Friday, July 22 Tampa Bay at Kansas City, Friday, July 22

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field.

Zack Greinke will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Greinke is 7-3 this season with a 5.04 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Ian Kennedy who starts for the Diamondbacks. Righthander Kennedy is 10-3 with a 3.39 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Brewers were a 5-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Diamondbacks. That made winners of bettors who got Milwaukee at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Milwaukee has won 2 straight games. Arizona has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Milwaukee: 53-46 SU Arizona: 52-46 SU

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Arizona most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Colorado are 8-2 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee Arizona is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up: Milwaukee at San Francisco, Friday, July 22 Arizona home to Colorado, Friday, July 22

MLB Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will meet on the field at Angel Stadium on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rangers will trot C.J. Wilson out to the mound in this one. lefthander Wilson has a 10-3 record and a 3.11 ERA this season.

It'll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 12-4 with a 1.90 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

In their last action, Texas was a 9-8 loser on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at -123 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (17) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 56-42 SU Los Angeles: 52-46 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to Toronto, Friday, July 22 LA Angels at Baltimore, Friday, July 22

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park.

Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Kershaw is 10-4 this season with a 2.88 ERA.

It'll be Tim Lincecum toeing the rubber for the Giants in this contest. Righthander Lincecum is 8-7 with a 2.99 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 129-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Los Angeles was a 5-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Giants. They lost as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games. San Francisco has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 42-55 SU San Francisco: 57-41 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco San Francisco is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home San Francisco is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Washington, Friday, July 22 San Francisco home to Milwaukee, Friday, July 22

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.

Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Hernandez is 5-9 this season with a 4.09 ERA.

Starting this game for the Astros will be Brett Myers. The righthander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 3-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Washington lost its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Astros on July 19. Bettors who backed the Astros at +138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Washington: 48-49 SU Houston: 32-65 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 16 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games

Next up: Washington at LA Dodgers, Friday, July 22 Houston at Chi Cubs, Friday, July 22

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Brandon Beachy will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Beachy is 3-1 this season with a 3.21 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rockies will be Ubaldo Jimenez. The righthander has a 4.08 ERA to go along with a 5-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Atlanta was a 7-4 winner in its last match on the road against the Rockies. They won as +118 underdogs, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.

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

Team records: Atlanta: 57-39 SU Colorado: 45-51 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Colorado are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Colorado most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Colorado The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Atlanta Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home

Next up: Colorado home to Atlanta, Wednesday, July 20

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter Bartolo Colon in this one. Righthander Colon is 6-4 this season with a 3.40 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rays will be Jeremy Hellickson. The righthander has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Yankees were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Rays. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -138 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 3 straight games. Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: New York: 56-37 SU Tampa Bay: 50-44 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Yankees's last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 17 of Tampa Bay's last 25 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

Next up: Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 20

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants will meet on the field at AT&T Park on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Chad Billingsley in this one. Righthander Billingsley is 8-7 this season with a 3.87 ERA.

Billingsley's opponent in this one will be Ryan Vogelsong. The Giants righthander has a 2.28 ERA to go along with a 6-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 132-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Diamondbacks on July 17. Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks at -156 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

San Francisco won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Padres on July 17. Bettors who backed the Giants at +107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 42-53 SU San Francisco: 55-41 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Arizona are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing San Francisco San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home San Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

Next up: San Francisco home to LA Dodgers, Tuesday, July 19

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Wrigley Field.

Righthander Roy Halladay will take the mound for the Phillies to start this game. Halladay is 11-3 this season with a 2.45 ERA.

Starting this game for the Cubs will be Rodrigo Lopez. The righthander has a 4.03 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were an 8-5 winner as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -109 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 7-5 loser as they battled the Marlins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at -109 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 59-35 SU Chicago: 38-58 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Philadelphia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

Next up: Chi Cubs home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 19

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs

The Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Target Field.

David Huff will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Lefthander Huff is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be Anthony Swarzak toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Swarzak is 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Cleveland, they were an 8-3 loser as they battled the Orioles on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at -102 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Minnesota won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Royals on July 17. Bettors who backed the Twins at -126 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 2 straight games. Minnesota has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 49-44 SU Minnesota: 44-49 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 2-8 After playing Baltimore are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Minnesota Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home

Next up: Minnesota home to Cleveland, Monday, July 18

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota Twins (Game 1)

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will next head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Lenox Industrial Tools 301. Kyle Busch was the winner in the first-ever running of the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway in the circuit's last race. David Reutimann and Jimmie Johnson followed Busch across the finish line in the inaugural Sprint Cup event at Kentucky, while Ryan Newman and Carl Edwards rounded out the Top 5.

Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, David Ragan, Kurt Busch, and Denny Hamlin also picked up Top-10 results at Kentucky, while Kevin Harvick had to settle for a 16th-place finish.

Kyle Busch jumped two spots into first place in the driver standings with his win in the Quaker State 400, with Edwards still in second, and Harvick dropping to third. Kurt Busch, Johnson, Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Newman, Hamlin, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer fill out the rest of the Cup standings' Top 12.

Johnson won the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 last year, while Bowyer took the checkered flag in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire last September. Bowyer also won the Sylvania 300 in 2007, and Johnson swept the New Hampshire events in 2003.

Jeff Burton has four Cup wins at New Hampshire, and Gordon has three victories on the track in his career - but neither has visited Victory Lane there since Burton won the Dura Lube 300 in 2000.

Kurt Busch also has three career Cup wins at New Hampshire, most recently taking the checkered flag at the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in 2008, while Stewart and Newman have two wins each on the track. Mark Martin, Joey Logano, Greg Biffle, Hamlin, Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Robby Gordon have all won Cup races at New Hampshire once.

After competing at New Hampshire the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 on July 31. The circuit's August schedule then includes races at Pocono, Watkins Glen, Michigan, and Bristol.

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- If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds meet at Great American Ball Park.

The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Chris Carpenter in this game. Carpenter has a 4-7 record and a 3.85 ERA this season.

It'll be Bronson Arroyo toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Righthander Arroyo is 7-7 with a 5.58 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Cardinals were a 6-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Reds. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at -145 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: St. Louis: 49-44 SU Cincinnati: 46-47 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 6-4 After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

Next up: Cincinnati home to St. Louis, Sunday, July 17

MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds

The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Overstock.com Coliseum.

The Angels will give the ball to starter Jered Weaver in this one. Righthander Weaver is 11-4 this season with a 1.86 ERA.

The Athletics will counter Weaver with Trevor Cahill. Righthander Cahill has a 3.12 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Athletics on July 15. Bettors who backed the Athletics at +113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Los Angeles: 50-43 SU Oakland: 40-53 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 19 games

Next up: Oakland home to LA Angels, Saturday, July 16

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes

The fans at Percival Molson Stadium will be treated to a game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Montreal Alouettes when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Alouettes listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Argonauts, while the game's total is sitting at 53.

Cleo Lemon threw for 248 yards in the Argonauts' 22-16 loss to the Blue Bombers in Week 2.

The Blue Bombers managed to cover the 1-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (47.5).

Anthony Calvillo had five touchdown strikes in Week 2 as the Alouettes rolled to a 39-25 win over the Roughriders.

The Alouettes managed to cover the 3.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (56).

Current streak: Montreal has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Toronto: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Montreal: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS

Toronto most recently: When playing in July are 5-5 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the conference are 4-6

Montreal most recently: When playing in July are 8-2 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 12 games Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Montreal Montreal is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Montreal is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

Next up: Toronto home to Winnipeg, Saturday, July 23 Montreal home to Saskatchewan, Sunday, July 24

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers meet at Comerica Park.

The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Gavin Floyd in this game. Floyd has a 6-8 record and a 4.55 ERA this season.

It'll be Justin Verlander toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Verlander is 12-4 with a 2.15 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 196-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The White Sox were a 6-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Twins. That made winners of bettors who got Minnesota at +144 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Detroit was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Detroit at -164 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Chicago: 44-48 SU Detroit: 49-43 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Detroit most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Chi White Sox are 8-2 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Detroit is 11-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up: Detroit home to Chi White Sox, Saturday, July 16

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Friday.

The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Livan Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 5-8 record and a 4.01 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Tim Hudson. The righthander has a 3.57 ERA to go along with a 8-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 176-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Rockies at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -132 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Braves were a 14-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Phillies. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -172 on the moneyline, while the total score (15) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Washington: 46-46 SU Atlanta: 54-38 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Washington Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

Next up: Atlanta home to Washington, Saturday, July 16

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

The Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Canad Inns Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stampeders listed as 3-point favorites versus the Blue Bombers, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

Henry Burris threw three touchdown passes in Week 2 to lead the Stampeders to a 34-32 win over the Lions.

The Lions had been favored by 3 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (54).

Buck Pierce threw for 165 yards in Week 2 as the Blue Bombers held off the Argonauts for a 22-16 victory.

The Blue Bombers managed to cover the 1-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (47.5).

Current streak: Winnipeg has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Calgary: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Winnipeg: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Calgary most recently: When playing in July are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in July are 5-5 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Calgary's last 16 games Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Next up: Calgary home to Edmonton, Saturday, July 23 Winnipeg at Toronto, Saturday, July 23

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers