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Thursday, June 9, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Josh Beckett in this one. Righthander Beckett is 4-2 this season with a 2.01 ERA.

Beckett's opponent in this one will be CC Sabathia. The Yankees lefthander has a 2.80 ERA to go along with a 7-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 11-6 winner as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at +130 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Boston has won 5 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 35-26 SU New York: 33-26 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games at home NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games NY Yankees are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston

Next up: Boston at Toronto, Friday, June 10 NY Yankees home to Cleveland, Friday, June 10

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians meet at Progressive Field.

Lefthander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Liriano is 3-5 this season with a 5.73 ERA.

Starting this game for the Indians will be Carlos Carrasco. The righthander has a 5.18 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

The Twins were a 6-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Indians. That made winners of bettors who got Minnesota at +138 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Minnesota has won 5 straight games. Cleveland has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: Minnesota: 22-37 SU Cleveland: 33-25 SU

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 8-2 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 1-9 After playing Minnesota are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 15 of Cleveland's last 21 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Minnesota

Next up: Cleveland home to Minnesota, Wednesday, June 8

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sunday Night Baseball Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets

The fans at Citi Field will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets when they take their seats on Sunday.

Tim Hudson will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Hudson is 4-4 this season with a 3.75 ERA.

It'll be R.A. Dickey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. righthander Dickey is 2-6 with a 4.45 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Braves were a 5-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got New York at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 32-27 SU New York: 27-31 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 5-5 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER 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 NY Mets Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Atlanta is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home

Next up: Atlanta at Florida, Tuesday, June 7 NY Mets at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 7

Sunday Night Baseball Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

MLB Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Chase Field.

The Marlins will trot Anibal Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Righthander Sanchez has a 4-1 record and a 2.60 ERA this season.

Sanchez's opponent in this one will be Ian Kennedy. The Diamondbacks righthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 6-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Marlins were a 15-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Diamondbacks. That made winners of bettors who got Arizona at -132 on the moneyline, while the total score (19) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Florida has lost 2 straight games. Arizona has won 7 straight games.

Team records: Florida: 30-22 SU Arizona: 30-24 SU

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 4-6 After playing Arizona are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Arizona most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider: Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: Arizona home to Florida, Wednesday, June 1

MLB Preview: Florida Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Monday, May 30, 2011

Dirty's May MLB Thread

YTD: 240-225-1

+06.71 Units

901/902 Phillies/Nationals Under 6.5 (+115) --

903/904 Padres/Braves Under 7 (+105) --

904 Braves -1.5 (+120) --

906 Cubs -135 --

910 Mets -115 --

912 Reds -121 --

914 Dodgers -117 --

916 Diamondbacks -127 --

920 Athletics -116 --

922 Mariners -112 --

925/926 Rangers/Rays Under 9 (-130) --

927 Indians +103 --

929/930 White Sox/Red Sox Under 8 --


Dirty's May MLB Thread

Sunday, May 22, 2011

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at PETCO Park.

Righthander Felix Hernandez will take the mound for the Mariners to start this game. Hernandez is 4-4 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

It'll be Tim Stauffer toeing the rubber for the Padres in this contest. Righthander Stauffer is 0-2 with a 3.81 ERA so far this season.

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

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Padres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -120 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Seattle has won 4 straight games. San Diego has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Seattle: 21-24 SU San Diego: 19-27 SU

Seattle most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing San Diego are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Seattle is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle San Diego is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Seattle

Next up: Seattle at Minnesota, Monday, May 23 San Diego home to St. Louis, Monday, May 23

MLB Preview: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres

Sunday, May 15, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

The Boston Red Sox will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Jon Lester in this game. Lester has a 4-1 record and a 2.96 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Freddy Garcia who starts for the Yankees. Righthander Garcia is 2-2 with a 2.40 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

In their last action, Boston was a 6-0 winner on the road against the Yankees. Bettors on Boston at +131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 19-20 SU New York: 20-17 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

Next up: Boston home to Baltimore, Monday, May 16 NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, Monday, May 16

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

MLB Civil Rights Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

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

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-2 record and a 2.05 ERA this season.

The Braves will counter Halladay with Tim Hudson. Righthander Hudson has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Braves on May 14. Bettors who backed the Braves at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Philadelphia: 25-13 SU Atlanta: 22-19 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road Philadelphia is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta 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 at home Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home Atlanta is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

Next up: Philadelphia at St. Louis, Monday, May 16 Atlanta home to Houston, Monday, May 16

MLB Civil Rights Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

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

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

The fans at Sun Life Stadium will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-1 record and a 2.19 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter Halladay with Josh Johnson. Righthander Johnson has a 1.68 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 106-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at +100 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Philadelphia: 23-11 SU Florida: 20-14 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

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

Next up: Florida home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

Friday, May 6, 2011

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

The Chicago White Sox will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Friday when they take on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.

The White Sox will give the ball to starter Philip Humber in this one. Righthander Humber is 2-3 this season with a 2.67 ERA.

The Mariners will counter Humber with Felix Hernandez. Righthander Hernandez has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Chicago was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Twins. They lost as -163 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Seattle was a 3-1 winner at home against the Rangers. Bettors on Seattle at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 11-21 SU Seattle: 15-17 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Seattle are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Seattle most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle Chi White Sox are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Seattle The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games Seattle is 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Next up: Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Saturday, May 7

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

Thursday, May 5, 2011

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 2-3 this season with a 5.70 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Jason Vargas. The Mariners lefthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Texas was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Texas at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 17-14 SU Seattle: 14-17 SU

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

Seattle most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Texas Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to NY Yankees, Friday, May 6 Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

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

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tyson Ross in this game. Ross has a 0-1 record and a 6.24 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Dan Haren. The righthander has a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was an 8-3 loser 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 (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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

Team records: Oakland: 11-13 SU Los Angeles: 14-10 SU

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

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Oakland is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 12 of LA Angels's last 16 games

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Friday, April 29 LA Angels at Tampa Bay, Friday, April 29

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at PNC Park.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Madison Bumgarner in this game. Bumgarner has a 0-3 record and a 7.79 ERA this season.

It'll be James McDonald toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander McDonald is 0-2 with a 10.12 ERA so far this season.

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

The Giants were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Pirates. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -125 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: San Francisco: 11-11 SU Pittsburgh: 10-13 SU

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

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 4-6 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up: Pittsburgh home to San Francisco, Thursday, April 28

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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