The San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PETCO Park.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Madison Bumgarner in this one. Lefthander Bumgarner is 4-9 this season with a 3.87 ERA.

The Padres will counter Bumgarner with Aaron Harang. Righthander Harang has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 7-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 101-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Giants were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -151 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Padres were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Dodgers. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has won 2 straight games. San Diego has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 52-40 SU San Diego: 40-52 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing San Diego are 2-8 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

San Diego most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing San Diego San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing on the road against San Diego San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Diego's last 17 games when playing at home against San Francisco

Next up: San Diego home to San Francisco, Friday, July 15

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres

The Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.

Justin Masterson will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Masterson is 7-6 this season with a 2.66 ERA.

It'll be Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 3-11 with a 4.26 ERA so far this season.

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

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 7-1 result against the Blue Jays on July 10. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at +115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Baltimore lost its last outing, an 8-6 result against the Red Sox on July 10. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -161 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games. Baltimore has lost 7 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 47-42 SU Baltimore: 36-52 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Baltimore most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 1-9

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

Next up: Baltimore home to Cleveland, Friday, July 15

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles

The Los Angeles Angels will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium.

The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 8-7 record and a 3.22 ERA this season.

Hernandez's opponent in this one will be Dan Haren. The Angels righthander has a 2.67 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Mariners were a 9-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -107 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors.

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

Team records: Seattle: 43-47 SU Los Angeles: 49-42 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Seattle's last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing LA Angels Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Seattle

Next up: Seattle home to Texas, Thursday, July 14 LA Angels at Oakland, Friday, July 15

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

Derek Lowe will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Lowe is 5-6 this season with a 4.21 ERA.

It'll be Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Hamels is 10-4 with a 2.40 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at +137 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 54-37 SU Philadelphia: 56-34 SU

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

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing NY Mets are 8-2 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta Philadelphia is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Next up: Atlanta home to Washington, Friday, July 15 Philadelphia at NY Mets, Friday, July 15

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander David Price in this game. Price has a 8-7 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Price with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 4.12 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Yankees on July 7. Bettors who backed the Rays at +170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 49-39 SU New York: 51-35 SU

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Tampa Bay4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees11-3-1 SU in their last 15 games at home NY Yankees15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,

Next up: NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, July 10

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.

The Braves will trot Tommy Hanson out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hanson has a 10-4 record and a 2.52 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Phillies will be Cliff Lee. The lefthander has a 2.92 ERA to go along with a 9-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -154 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Atlanta: 53-37 SU Philadelphia: 56-33 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games at home Philadelphia is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Sunday, July 10

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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

The Orioles will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Zachary Britton in this game. Britton has a 6-6 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Josh Beckett who starts for the Red Sox. Righthander Beckett is 7-3 with a 2.12 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 215-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, Baltimore was a 10-4 loser on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Boston at -156 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (14) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Baltimore has lost 4 straight games. Boston has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Baltimore: 36-49 SU Boston: 52-35 SU

Baltimore most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Baltimore are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston Baltimore is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games at home Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

Next up: Boston home to Baltimore, Saturday, July 9

MLB Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will make their Kentucky Speedway debut on Saturday night under the lights in the Quaker State 400.

David Ragan took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway in the series' last race, beating Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano across the finish line for the victory.

Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard, Juan Montoya, and A.J. Allmendinger rounded out the Top 10 at Daytona. Jimmie Johnson was 20th, and Carl Edwards was 37th.

Harvick moved into first place in the driver standings with his result at Daytona, with Edwards now five points back in second place. Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, and Kenseth round out the current Top 5 of the driver standings.

Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, and Tony Stewart make up the rest of the Top 12. Ragan is now in 17th place, 120 points back of Harvick and 37 points behind Stewart.

The Kentucky venue is new to the Sprint Cup Series for 2011. Joey Logano won the Meijer 300 Nationwide Series event on the track last season, with Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski rounding out the top three drivers at that race.

After racing in the Quaker State 400 the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to New Hampshire for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 on July 17. The month's calendar then comes to an end on July 31 at Indianapolis in the Brickyard 400.

NASCAR Quaker State 400 Preview

The fans at Commonwealth Stadium will be treated to a game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Edmonton Eskimos when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Eskimos listed as 1-point favorites versus the Tiger-Cats, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

The Tiger-Cats lost their season opener at home last week, falling 24-16 to the Blue Bombers.

The Tiger-Cats had been favored by 8 points in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (51.5).

Ricky Ray threw for 294 yards in Week 1 to lead the Eskimos to a 42-28 victory over the Roughriders.

The Riders had been favored by 7 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (51.5).

Team records: Hamilton: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Edmonton: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

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

Edmonton most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

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

Next up: Hamilton home to Saskatchewan, Saturday, July 16 Edmonton home to British Columbia, Saturday, July 16

CFL Preview: Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Edmonton Eskimos

- A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Thursday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Rich Harden in this game. Harden has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be Derek Holland. The lefthander has a 5.10 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Last time out for Oakland, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Mariners at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -115 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas won its last outing, a 13-5 result against the Orioles on July 6. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -172 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Texas has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 39-49 SU Texas: 47-41 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Baltimore are 9-1 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

Next up: Texas home to Oakland, Friday, July 8

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers

The Chicago Cubs will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Garza in this game. Garza has a 4-7 record and a 3.77 ERA this season.

The Nationals will counter Garza with Livan Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 5-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 101-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Chicago was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Nationals. They lost as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. Washington has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 35-53 SU Washington: 45-43 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington Washington is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games at home

Next up: Chi Cubs at Pittsburgh, Friday, July 8 Washington home to Colorado, Friday, July 8

MLB Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals

The fans at Empire Field will be treated to a game between the Calgary Stampeders and the British Columbia Lions when they take their seats on Friday.

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

Calgary lost in its season opener last time out, falling 23-21 to the Argonauts.

The Stamps had been favored by 7.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (51).

The Lions were beaten 30-26 on the road by the Alouettes in Week 1.

The Alouettes failed to cover the 4.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (52.5).

Team records: Calgary: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS British Columbia: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS

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

British Columbia most recently: When playing in July are 2-8 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against British Columbia Calgary is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing British Columbia The total has gone OVER in 12 of Calgary's last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of British Columbia's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of British Columbia's last 7 games at home British Columbia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home British Columbia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next up: Calgary at Winnipeg, Thursday, July 14 British Columbia at Edmonton, Saturday, July 16

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. British Columbia Lions

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

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

Cory Boyd rushed for 100 yards in Week 1 to lead the Argonauts to a 23-21 win over the Stampeders.

The Stamps had been favored by 7.5 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (51).

Buck Pierce threw for 151 yards in Week 1 as the Blue Bombers upset the Tiger-Cats by a score of 24-16.

The Tiger-Cats had been favored by 8 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (51.5).

Team records: Toronto: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Winnipeg: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Toronto most recently: When playing in July are 6-4 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in July are 4-6 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 1-9

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

Next up: Toronto at Montreal, Friday, July 15 Winnipeg home to Calgary, Thursday, July 14

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The division rival Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

Lefthander Bruce Chen will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Chen is 4-2 this season with a 3.46 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Chen with Edwin Jackson. Righthander Jackson has a 4.24 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Kansas City won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the White Sox on July 5. Bettors who backed the Royals at +132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Kansas City: 35-51 SU Chicago: 43-44 SU

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

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 3-7 After playing Kansas City are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

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

Next up: Kansas City home to Detroit, Thursday, July 7 Chi White Sox home to Minnesota, Thursday, July 7

MLB Preview: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox

The Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Turner Field.

Aaron Cook will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Cook is 0-3 this season with a 4.65 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Jair Jurrjens who starts for the Braves. Righthander Jurrjens is 11-3 with a 1.89 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 191-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Colorado was a 5-3 loser on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Atlanta at -146 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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

Team records: Colorado: 41-45 SU Atlanta: 51-36 SU

Colorado most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Colorado are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games

Next up: Atlanta home to Colorado, Thursday, July 7

MLB Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday when they battle the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium.

The Tigers will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Righthander Verlander has a 11-3 record and a 2.32 ERA this season.

Verlander's opponent in this one will be Dan Haren. The Angels righthander has a 2.88 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Tigers were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 45-41 SU Los Angeles: 45-41 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Detroit is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing LA Angels Detroit is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Angels LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Detroit, Wednesday, July 6

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Rockies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jhoulys Chacin in this game. Chacin has a 8-5 record and a 3.10 ERA this season.

Chacin's opponent in this one will be Derek Lowe. The Braves righthander has a 4.16 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Rockies were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Colorado has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Colorado: 41-44 SU Atlanta: 50-36 SU

Colorado most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 5-5 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 15 games on the road Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Atlanta Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Colorado The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home

Next up: Atlanta home to Colorado, Wednesday, July 6

MLB Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will head back to Daytona International Speedway for their next race, the Coke Zero 400, on Saturday night.

Kurt Busch won the circuit's last race, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards ended up second and third at that event, with Clint Bowyer and Marcos Ambrose rounding out the day's Top 5 drivers.

Joey Logano, Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Brad Keselowski made up the rest of the Top 10 at the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. both failed to finish the race.

Edwards now has a 25-point lead on Harvick in the driver standings after 16 events, with Johnson 33 points back of the leader in third place.

Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Earnhardt Jr., Bowyer, Gordon, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, and Stewart follow behind in the standings' Top 12.

Harvick won the Coke Zero 400 last season, while Trevor Bayne was the surprise winner of the Daytona 500 back in February. Gordon is the active leader in Cup wins on the track with six (most recently winning there in 2005).

Stewart has three career Cup wins at Daytona, and Harvick, Jamie McMurray, and Earnhardt Jr. have two apiece. Kenseth, Johnson, Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Newman, and Kyle Busch have all won on the track once.

After racing at Daytona the Sprint Cup drivers will head to Kentucky Speedway for the Quaker State 400 on July 9. The circuit's other July events will take place at New Hampshire (Lenox Industrial Tools 301) and Indianapolis (Brickyard 400).

NASCAR Coke Zero 400 Preview

The San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Safeco Field.

The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Cory Luebke in this game. Luebke has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

It'll be Doug Fister toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Righthander Fister is 3-8 with a 3.18 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Last time out for San Diego, they were a 6-0 loser as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -133 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: San Diego: 37-46 SU Seattle: 40-42 SU

San Diego most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Seattle are 5-5 After playing Seattle are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Seattle most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing San Diego are 5-5 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider: San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games at home Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

Next up: Seattle home to San Diego, Sunday, July 3

Interleague Play Preview: San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners

The fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Saturday.

The Dodgers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Clayton Kershaw in this game. Kershaw has a 8-3 record and a 2.93 ERA this season.

Kershaw's opponent in this one will be Jered Weaver. The Angels righthander has a 1.97 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 126-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 5-0 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Los Angeles: 37-46 SU Los Angeles: 42-41 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 1-9 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing LA Angels LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers LA Angels are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games

Next up: LA Angels home to LA Dodgers, Sunday, July 3

Interleague Play Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels