College Basketall Preview: Duquesne Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots

The Duquesne Dukes and the George Mason Patriots will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Patriot Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 5-point favorites versus the Dukes, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Duquesne, they were an 85-71 loser as they battled Western Michigan on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 3-point favorite.

George Mason was a 76-61 winner in its last match on the road against Radford.

Duquesne: Team record: 6-5 SU, 4-4-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Bowling Green are 2-3 After a loss are 7-3

George Mason: Team record: 7-3 SU, 3-5 ATS

is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Manhattan are 1-1 After playing Radford are 4-1 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Duquesne home to Bowling Green, Wednesday, December 28 George Mason home to Manhattan, Friday, December 23

College Basketall Preview: Duquesne Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Texas Longhorns and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dean Smith Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 11-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Texas won its last outing, a 77-65 result against Temple on December 17. They covered in that game as a 7.5-point favorite.

North Carolina won its last outing, a 99-49 result against Nicholls State on December 19. They covered in that game as a 38.5-point favorite.

Texas: Team record: 9-2 SU, 2-4 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 12 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Rice are 6-1 After a win are 7-3

North Carolina: Team record: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 After playing Nicholls State are 1-0 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Texas home to Rice, Saturday, December 31 North Carolina home to Elon, Thursday, December 29

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park.

Lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 16-5 this season with a 2.55 ERA.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be John Lackey. The righthander has a 6.23 ERA to go along with a 9-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at +137 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 8 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: New York: 69-42 SU Boston: 68-43 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 9-1

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games on the road Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 13 of Boston's last 16 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Next up: Boston home to NY Yankees, Sunday, August 7

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

The New York Yankees will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Lefthander CC Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Sabathia is 15-5 this season with a 2.56 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Sabathia with Jake Peavy. Righthander Peavy has a 5.60 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 193-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Yankees were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -195 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Red Sox on July 31. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at +108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: New York has won 3 straight games. Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: New York: 64-42 SU Chicago: 52-54 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games Chi White Sox are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games at home

Next up: Chi White Sox home to NY Yankees, Tuesday, August 2

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox

The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park.

The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jair Jurrjens in this game. Jurrjens has a 12-3 record and a 2.38 ERA this season.

It'll be Livan Hernandez toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Hernandez is 5-10 with a 4.19 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 153-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Marlins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at +136 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Nationals at -118 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 63-46 SU Washington: 51-56 SU

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

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

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

Next up: Washington home to Atlanta, Tuesday, August 2

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet at Dodger Stadium.

Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on this day. Righthander Owings is 2-0 this season with a 2.35 ERA.

Owings's opponent in this one will be Chad Billingsley. The Dodgers righthander has a 3.92 ERA to go along with a 9-8 record this season.

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

Arizona lost its last outing, a 9-5 result against the Dodgers on July 29. Bettors who backed the Dodgers at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Arizona: 57-48 SU Los Angeles: 47-57 SU

A few trends to consider: Arizona4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games Arizona4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers Arizona is 8-14-1 SU in their last 23 games ,when playing LA Dodgers Arizona is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road LA Dodgers8-2-1 SU in their last 11 games at home LA Dodgers17-7-1 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Arizona LA Dodgers4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games LA Dodgers are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing Arizona

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Arizona, Sunday, July 31

NL West Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Saturday when the Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves meet at Turner Field.

The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Anibal Sanchez in this game. Sanchez has a 6-3 record and a 3.60 ERA this season.

The Braves will counter Sanchez with Tim Hudson. Righthander Hudson has a 3.42 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Florida, they were a 5-0 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -154 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Florida: 52-54 SU Atlanta: 62-45 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 2-8 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

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

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

Next up: Atlanta home to Florida, Sunday, July 31

NL East Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves

The Toronto Argonauts and the Edmonton Eskimos will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Commonwealth Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Eskimos listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Argonauts, while the game's total is sitting at 49½.

The Argonauts were upset at home by the Blue Bombers in Week 4, falling 33-24.

The Argonauts had been listed as 3.5-point home favorites by the oddsmakers for that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (45.5).

Ricky Ray had two touchdown passes in Week 4 to lead the Eskimos to a 24-19 win over the Stampeders.

The Stampeders were listed as 3-point home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (55.5).

Current streak: Toronto has lost 3 straight games. Edmonton has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Toronto: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS Edmonton: 4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS

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

Edmonton most recently: When playing in July are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 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 Toronto's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton Toronto is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Edmonton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto

Next up: Toronto home to Montreal, Thursday, August 4 Edmonton at Winnipeg, Friday, August 5

CFL Preview: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Eskimos

The Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Ivor Wynne Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Alouettes listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Tiger-Cats, while the game's total is sitting at 53.

Adrian McPherson rushed for a pair of scores in the Alouettes' 27-24 loss to the Roughriders in Week 4.

The Alouettes had been favored by 11 points at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (56).

Kevin Glenn threw for 319 yards in Week 4 to lead the Tiger-Cats to a 39-31 win over the Lions.

The Tiger-Cats were winners as 3.5-point road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (50).

Current streak: Hamilton has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Montreal: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Hamilton: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS

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

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

A few trends to consider: Montreal is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Hamilton The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing Hamilton Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Montreal's last 11 games when playing on the road against Hamilton The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games when playing Montreal The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Hamilton's last 11 games when playing at home against Montreal

Next up: Montreal at Toronto, Thursday, August 4 Hamilton at Calgary, Saturday, August 6

CFL Preview: Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The division rival Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Busch Stadium.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Garza in this game. Garza has a 4-7 record and a 3.72 ERA this season.

It'll be Edwin Jackson toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Righthander Jackson is 7-7 with a 3.92 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 137-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Chicago was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Brewers. Bettors on Milwaukee at -183 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Astros at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at +183 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 42-63 SU St. Louis: 55-50 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing St. Louis Chi Cubs are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to Chi Cubs, Saturday, July 30

NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals

A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Friday when they battle the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Ryan Vogelsong will be the starting pitcher for the Giants on this day. Righthander Vogelsong is 8-1 this season with a 2.20 ERA.

Vogelsong's opponent in this one will be Dontrelle Willis. The Reds lefthander has a 3.71 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 109-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Last time out for San Francisco, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Giants at -124 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Cincinnati was a 10-9 loser at home against the Mets. Bettors on New York at +140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (19) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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

Team records: San Francisco: 61-44 SU Cincinnati: 50-55 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

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

Next up: Cincinnati home to San Francisco, Saturday, July 30

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will return from a one-week break on Sunday, July 31 in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ryan Newman took the checkered flag in the series' last event, the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, on Sunday, July 17.

Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin followed Newman across the finish line in New Hampshire, while Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the day's top five drivers.

Kasey Kahne, Bobby Labonte, Martin Truex Jr., Marcos Ambrose, and Kurt Busch made up the rest of the Top 10 at the Lenox Industrial Tools 301. Carl Edwards was 13th, Kevin Harvick was 21st, and Kyle Busch ended up back in 36th place.

Edwards now has the lead in the driver standings, sitting seven points up on Johnson after 19 races. Kurt Busch, Harvick, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Newman, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Hamlin round out the Top 10.

Jamie McMurray won the Brickyard 400 last year, while Johnson won the race in 2009, 2008, and 2006. Gordon is a four-time winner of the event, Stewart has two career Cup wins at Indy, and Harvick won there in 2003.

After racing at Indianapolis the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will begin their August schedule with the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway on August 7. The rest of that month's schedule includes events at Watkins Glen, Michigan, and Bristol.

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The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Righthander Wade Davis will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Davis is 7-7 this season with a 4.46 ERA.

Davis's opponent in this one will be Rich Harden. The Athletics righthander has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Rays were a 13-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at +117 on the moneyline, while the total score (17) was good news for OVER bettors.

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

Team records: Tampa Bay: 53-50 SU Oakland: 47-57 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up: Tampa Bay at Seattle, Friday, July 29 Oakland home to Minnesota, Friday, July 29

American League Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Miller Park.

The Cubs will give the ball to starter Carlos Zambrano in this one. Righthander Zambrano is 7-5 this season with a 4.71 ERA.

It'll be Zack Greinke toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Greinke is 7-4 with a 4.84 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Cubs were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got Milwaukee at -143 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Chicago: 42-61 SU Milwaukee: 55-49 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

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

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

Next up: Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Thursday, July 28

NL Central Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers

A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Wednesday when they battle the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium.

The Mariners will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Felix Hernandez in this game. Hernandez has a 8-9 record and a 3.47 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Hernandez with Philip Hughes. Righthander Hughes has a 9.47 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at -290 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has lost 17 straight games. New York has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 43-60 SU New York: 61-40 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 3-7 After a loss are 0-10

New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 7-3 After playing Seattle are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Seattle

Next up: Seattle home to Tampa Bay, Friday, July 29 NY Yankees home to Baltimore, Friday, July 29

American League Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees

The Chicago White Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field.

Justin Verlander will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Verlander is 13-5 this season with a 2.24 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Jake Peavy who starts for the White Sox. Righthander Peavy is 3-4 with a 5.56 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Detroit, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the White Sox at -132 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 54-48 SU Chicago: 50-51 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After playing Chi White Sox are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Detroit is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chi White Sox's last 18 games when playing Detroit

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Wednesday, July 27

AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

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

Righthander Jeff Karstens will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Karstens is 7-4 this season with a 2.27 ERA.

It'll be Tommy Hanson toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Hanson is 11-5 with a 3.06 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at +180 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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

Team records: Pittsburgh: 53-47 SU Atlanta: 59-44 SU

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Atlanta Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Atlanta is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Next up: Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 27

MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves

The Cleveland Indians will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field.

The Angels will trot Dan Haren out to the mound in this one. Righthander Haren has a 9-6 record and a 3.13 ERA this season.

The Indians will counter Haren with Fausto Carmona. Righthander Carmona has a 5.63 ERA to go along with a 5-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Los Angeles was a 9-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Orioles. They won as +105 underdogs, while the total score of 12 made winners of OVER bettors.

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the White Sox on July 24. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 55-47 SU Cleveland: 51-48 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Baltimore are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Angels's last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Angels's last 13 games when playing Cleveland LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Cleveland home to LA Angels, Tuesday, July 26

American League Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Indians