Showing posts with label Cleveland Indians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cleveland Indians. Show all posts

Sunday, May 22, 2011

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.

The Reds will give the ball to starter Edinson Volquez in this one. Righthander Volquez is 3-1 this season with a 5.59 ERA.

Starting this game for the Indians will be Carlos Carrasco. The righthander has a 5.03 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 104-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Reds were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Indians. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games. Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cincinnati: 25-21 SU Cleveland: 28-15 SU

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games Cincinnati is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Cleveland Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up: Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Monday, May 23 Cleveland home to Boston, Monday, May 23

MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Andy Sonnanstine in this game. Sonnanstine has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Sonnanstine's opponent in this one will be Josh Tomlin. The Indians righthander has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Rays were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Indians were a 6-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -148 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 20-14 SU Cleveland: 22-11 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Baltimore are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Next up: Cleveland home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

The fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Indians will trot Fausto Carmona out to the mound in this one. Righthander Carmona has a 2-3 record and a 5.15 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Carmona with Tyson Ross. Righthander Ross has a 2.38 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

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

The Indians were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Tigers. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Athletics were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at -102 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has won 6 straight games. Oakland has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 19-8 SU Oakland: 15-14 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oakland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Texas are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

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

Next up: Oakland home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics