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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Preview 8/19/08

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Cincinnati Reds (55-70) at Chicago Cubs (76-48)
Tuesday, 8:05 pm Eastern

 

SBG Global Opening Line: Reds – 315 ,  Total TBA

 

The Chicago Cubs have the best home record in baseball at 45-17 and will be heavily favored to add to that mark on Tuesday night as they host the Cincinnati Reds with Rich Harden on the mound.  Harden has been excellent for the Cubs but is still looking for his first win at Wrigley Field.  Harden is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with the Cubs but hasn’t gotten a decision at home where he is 0-0 with a 2.81 ERA.  Harden won his only career start against the Red back in 2004.  Chicago is 5-4 against the Reds this season with four of those wins coming at home.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs at Home.

 

The Reds won on Sunday against St. Louis but it was only their fifth win in their last 22 games.
“I want to see a team that competes,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said, “I don’t care who you’re playing or how many people are in the stands. I’m just glad that our young players are playing hard.”  The Reds go with Johnny Cueto on Tuesday.  He is 8-11 with a 4.90 ERA.  He pitched well in his last start against Pittsburgh as he allowed one run and four hits in five innings.  Against Chicago last month he gave up five runs and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 road games. The Reds are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. the National League Central. The Reds are 3-12 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Reds – 310  ,  Total  TBA

 

The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Reds last 4 road games. The Under is 4-1 in the Reds last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

 

The Over is 7-1 in the Cubs last 8 overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Cubs last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 home games. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago between the two teams.

 

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Preview 8/19/08

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New York Yankees (66-58) at Toronto Blue Jays (64-60)
Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern

 

SBG Global Opening Line: Blue Jays   - 145 ,  Total  9 Over - 125

 

The New York Yankees will try and keep scoring runs as they open up a series in Toronto on Tuesday.  The Yankees had 17 hits in Sunday as they routed the Royals 15-6.  They may have a tougher time on Tuesday as they face A.J. Burnett and the Toronto Blue Jays.  Burnett has won five straight games and is part of a Toronto staff which has a 1.85 ERA in the last six games. Burnett is 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA in his last four starts versus the Yankees.  New York must face Burnett, rookie David Purcey and Roy Halladay in this series. “We all know how good their pitching staff is and how they’ve been playing us, so it’s going to be a challenge,” New York shortstop Derek Jeter said. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Blue Jays  at Home.


The Yankees go with Darrell Rasner on Tuesday.  He is 5-9 on the season with a 5.18 ERA.  He is 1-5 with a 6.80 ERA in his last nine games but he has won both of his career starts against Toronto.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Yankees are 4-9 in Rasner’s last 13 starts. The Yankees are 2-5 in Rasner’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 1-6 in Rasner’s last 7 road starts.

 

The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Blue Jays are 5-0 in Burnett’s last 5 starts. The Blue Jays are 7-0 in Burnett’s last 7 home starts. The Blue Jays are 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the Yankees.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Blue Jays   - 135 ,  Total  9 Over - 115

 

The Over is 5-0 in the Yankees last 5 vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in the Yankees last 7 overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in Rasner’s last 6 starts overall.

 

The Under is 6-1 in the Blue Jays last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Blue Jays last 7 vs. the American League East. The Under is 13-3 in the Blue Jays last 16 home games. The Under is 14-5-1 in the Blue Jays last 20 overall. The Under is 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Burnett’s last 7 starts overall. The Under is 4-0 in Burnett’s last 4 starts vs. the Yankees.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto between the two teams.

Pick BJ’s - Burnett owns the yanks! 4 units

Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox Preview 8/13/2008

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Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox
Wednesday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN

 

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox - 230 ,  Total  10 Under - 120

 

The Boston Red Sox are heavy favorites on Wednesday as they host the Texas Rangers and Jon Lester is the big reason why. He is 10-4 on the season with a 3.23 ERA.  He is 6-1 at home this season with a 2.87 ERA in 12 starts.  He will be opposed by Luis Mendoza who is 3-5 with a 7.50 ERA this season. Mendoza is 1-2 with a 7.50 ERA in his four starts since the All-Star break.  He is 1-3 with an 8.46 ERA on the road.  He was shelled earlier this year at Boston by a score of 11-3. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Rangers are 16-37 in their last 53 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games as an underdog. The Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. The Rangers are 3-7 in Mendoza’s last 10 starts. The Rangers are 1-4 in Mendoza’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Rangers are 1-7 in Mendoza’s last 8 starts as an underdog. The Rangers are 0-5 in Mendoza’s last 5 road starts. The Rangers are 9-31 in the last 40 meetings in Boston.


SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox - 240 ,  Total  10.5 Over – 125

 

The Red Sox are 51-17 in their last 68 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 45-17 in their last 62 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 overall. The Red Sox are 18-4 in Lester’s last 22 starts as a home favorite.

 

The Over is 5-0-1 in the Rangers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Rangers last 5 vs. the American League East. The Under is 4-1 in the Rangers last 5 overall. The Over is 4-1 in Mendoza’s last 5 starts as a road underdog.

 

The Under is 5-2 in the Red Sox last 7 games as a favorite. The Over is 4-1 in Lester’s last 5 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 5-2 in Lester’s last 7 starts vs. the American League West.

 

Pick: Rangers +200 1 unit

St. Louis Cardinals at Florida Marlins Preview 8/13/2008

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St. Louis Cardinals at Florida Marlins
Wednesday, 7:10 pm EasternSBG Global Opening Line: Marlins - 120 ,  Total  9  Flat

 

 

 

Two teams battling to make the playoffs continue their series on Wednesday night as the Florida Marlins host the St. Louis Cardinals.  Ricky Nolasco gets the start for Florida while Braden Looper goes for the Cardinals. Looper is 10-9 on the season with a 4.20 ERA while Nolasco is 11-7 with a 3.92 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Marlins at Home.

Looper has pitched well of late for the Cardinals.  He has a 2.42 ERA over his past four starts with 15 strikeouts and only five walks.  Nolasco has been solid all season for Florida.  He did suffer the loss in his last outing against the Mets though, giving up seven hits in 6 2/3 innings.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 games as an underdog. The Cardinals are 13-6 in their last 19 Wednesday games. The Cardinals are 2-5 in Looper’s last 7 starts. The Cardinals are 0-5 in Looper’s last 5 starts as an underdog. The Cardinals are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Florida.

SBG Global Current Line: Marlins - 130 ,  Total  8.5  Flat

 

The Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Marlins are 6-2 in Nolasco’s last 8 home starts. The Marlins are 2-5 in Nolasco’s last 7 starts vs. the National League Central.

 

The Over is 10-2-1 in the Cardinals last 13 road games. The Over is 13-3-2 in the Cardinals last 18 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-2-1 in the Cardinals last 10 vs. the National League East. The Over is 6-2 in the Cardinals last 8 games as a road underdog. The Over is 11-4-1 in the Cardinals last 16 overall.

 

The Under is 5-0 in Looper’s last 5 starts as an underdog. The Under is 5-2 in Looper’s last 7 starts overall. The Under is 4-0 in the Marlins last 4 home games. The Over is 7-3 in the Marlins last 10 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 7-3 in the Marlins last 10 overall. The Under is 5-1 in Nolasco’s last 6 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 9-3 in Nolasco’s last 12 home starts. The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between the two teams.

 

Pick: Cards +110 3units

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics Preview 8/12/2008

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Tampa Bay Rays (71-46) at Oakland Athletics (54-63)
Tuesday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 170 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 120

 

The Tampa Bay Rays may have a 4.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the American League East but injuries are starting to mount.  The Rays just placed outfielder Carl Crawford and third baseman Evan Longoria on the 15-day DL.  The Rays did set a record on Sunday as they picked up their club-record 71st victory of the season in Seattle.  They understand that injuries must be overcome. “You have to look at what we do have. And the guys that we do have are going to produce,” catcher Shawn Riggans said, “Everybody’s still got to go out there, and we’re going to play hard and usually that will work out for some victories.” SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays on the Road.

 

Tampa sends Scott Kazmir to the mound on Tuesday.  Kazmir is 8-5 on the season with a 3.20 ERA but has gotten a no-decision in three of his last four starts even though the Rays have ended up winning all of those games.  He has owned the A’s in his career going 6-1 against them with a 2.63 ERA in 10 starts. He is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA over his last five games against Oakland including 2-0 this season.

 

The A’s have packed it in for the season.  They are 3-19 since the All-Star break and are now playing for the future.  Oakland has lost seven of their last eight at home. They send Gio Gonzalez to the mound on Tuesday.  He is 0-1 on the season with a 6.00 ERA.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 144 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 120

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite. The Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 overall. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the American League West. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 4-0 in Kazmir’s last 4 starts. The Rays are 16-5 in Kazmir’s last 21 starts vs. the American League West. The Rays are 5-2 in Kazmir’s last 7 starts as a road favorite.

The Rays are 7-25 in the last 32 meetings in Oakland. The Rays are 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the Athletics.

 

The Athletics are 16-35 in their last 51 games as an underdog. The Athletics are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. the American League East. The Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The Athletics are 5-22 in their last 27 overall.

 

The Under is 7-2 in the Rays last 9 games as a road favorite. The Under is 5-2 in the Rays last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 road starts.

The Under is 4-0-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 road starts vs. the Athletics.

 

The Under is 4-1 in the Athletics last 5 vs. the American League East. The Under is 7-2 in the Athletics last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 20-7-2 in the Athletics last 29 games as a home underdog. The Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings in Oakland between the two teams.

 

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Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves Preview 8/12/2008

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Chicago Cubs (71-47) at Atlanta Braves (55-63)
Tuesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – WGN

SBG Global Opening Line: Cubs - 150 ,  Total  8 Under - 120

The Chicago Cubs will try and take some of their home success on the road as they begin a three-game series on Tuesday in Atlanta against the Braves. The Cubs have the best home record in the National League at 45-17 but have turned it around on the road of late, winning their last five. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.

 

The Cubs swept the Braves at Wrigley in June and outscored the Braves 20-9 in that series.  The Braves are playing better of late though, winning four of their last seven and nearly swept Arizona. “To win three out of four against their pitching staff is pretty good,” manager Bobby Cox said. “They’ve got an outstanding staff and getting three is big.”  The Braves have Chipper Jones back in the lineup and he is making an immediate impact going 4-10 since returning from the DL. The Braves go with Charlie Morton on Tuesday.  He is 3-5 on the season with a 5.70 ERA.  He has pitched well in his last two starts including a 6-4 win over Arizona.  The Cubs go with Rich Harden on Tuesday.  He is 1-1 with a 2.10 ERA since joining the Cubs.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 road games. The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. the National League East. The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings in Atlanta.

 

SBG Global Current Line: Cubs - 164 ,  Total  8 Under - 120

 

The Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. the National League Central. The Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a home underdog. The Braves are 1-4 in Morton’s last 5 home starts.

 

The Over is 4-0 in the Cubs last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 6-0 in the Cubs last 6 road games. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 overall. The Under is 12-4 in the Cubs last 16 vs. the National League East.

The Over is 11-5-1 in the Cubs last 17 games as a road favorite.

 

The Under is 13-3 in the Braves last 16 games as a home underdog. The Over is 8-3 in the Braves last 11 home games. The Under is 20-8-2 in the Braves last 30 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2 in the Braves last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Atlanta between the two teams.

 

Pick: Take the Red Hot Cubs 2 units

Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview 8/11/08

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Philadelphia Phillies (64-53) at Los Angeles Dodgers (58-59)
Monday, 10:10 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Dodgers - 140 ,  Total  8 Over - 115

 

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a 10-game homestand tonight starting with a series against the National League East leading Philadelphia Phillies.  The Dodgers had a good chance to take over first place in the National League West but lost two of three in San Francisco over the weekend. “It’s disappointing but it’s going to happen,” said manager Joe Torre, “We’re going to have to reach down and reach back. It’s how you come back.”  The Dodgers are now 1.5 games behind Arizona in the NL West. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Dodgers

at Home.

 

Los Angeles has won eight of their last 11 at home.  They send Derek Lowe to the mound on Monday. He is 8-10 with a 4.10 ERA this season.  His last start was terrible as he allowed eight runs and 13 hits in 3 1/3 innings against St. Louis.  He has a 1.24 ERA in his last four outings at Dodger Stadium though and he is 3-1 with a 2.84 ERA in six starts and four relief appearances against the Phillies in his career.

 

The Phillies went 3-3 on their six game homestand including a 6-3 win on Sunday against Pittsburgh. Kyle Kendrick goes to the hill on Monday.  He is 10-5 this season with a 4.37 ERA and he has a 1.45 ERA over his last three starts. He is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers.

SBG Global Current Line: Dodgers -  131 ,  Total  8 Under - 115

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Monday’s game.  The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the National League West. The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 games as a road underdog.

The Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 overall. The Phillies are 5-0 in Kendrick’s last 5 starts vs. the National League West. The Phillies are 6-1 in Kendrick’s last 7 starts as a road underdog and the Phillies are 15-5 in Kendrick’s last 20 starts overall.

 

The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. the National League East. The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite. The Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 5-1 in Lowe’s last 6 starts vs. the National League East.

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Phillies last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 overall. The Over is 5-1 in the Phillies last 6 vs. the National League West. The Over is 7-1 in Kendrick’s last 8 starts vs. the National League West and the Over is 4-1 in Kendrick’s last 5 starts overall.

 

The Under is 19-7 in the Dodgers last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 23-9 in the Dodgers last 32 games as a home favorite.

The Under is 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 7-3 in Lowe’s last 10 starts overall. The Over is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams. The Over is 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 starts vs. the Phillies.

New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels Preview 8/9/08

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New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels
Saturday, 3:55 pm Eastern – FOX

 

The schedule has not done the Yankees any favors recently and this weekend is no exception.  They have to face the Los Angeles Angels again, this time in Anaheim.  Dan Giese gets the call for New York while the Angels go with John Lackey.

 

Check out the current line for this game at SBG Global.

 

Giese comes into the game with a record of 1-3 for the Yankees with a 2.51 ERA.  He has a 5.06 ERA in his two starts this season but has pitched well in relief, holding opponents to a .192 batting average.

 

Lackey is 9-2 on the season with a 3.10 ERA.  Last Sunday in New York Lackey was in and out of trouble all day, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings of work.  He is 4-7 in his career with a 4.89 ERA against the Yankees.  Overall, Lackey is 4-1 at home this season with a 3.56 ERA.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 23-8 in their last 31 Saturday games. The Yankees are 18-7 in their last 25 vs. the American League West. The Yankees are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Los Angeles.

 

The Angels are 8-2 in their last 10 home games. The Angels are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 39-19 in their last 58 overall. The Angels are 4-1 in Lackey’s last 5 Saturday starts. The Angels are 5-2 in Lackey’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 36-15 in Lackeys last 51 starts. The Angels are 41-20 in Lackey’s last 61 home starts.

 

The Over is 10-3 in the Yankees last 13 overall. The Over is 8-3 in the Yankees last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.

 

The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 vs. the American League East. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 overall. The Under is 15-5-2 in the Angels last 22 Saturday games. The Over is 5-1 in Lackey’s last 6 starts overall. The Under is 7-3 in Lackey’s last 10 starts vs. the American League East. The Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams. The Under is 8-3 in Lackey’s last 11 starts vs. the Yankees.

 

Pick: Angels 5 units - Top Play

Florida Marlins at New York Mets Preview 8/08/08

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Florida Marlins (61-54) at New York Mets (60-54)

Friday, 7:10 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Mets  - 125 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

 

The Florida Marlins and New York Mets will begin an important three-game series on Friday with Ricky Nolasco facing Oliver Perez.  Nolasco has been excellent all season for the Marlins.  He is 11-6 on the season with a 3.91 ERA while Perez is 7-7 for the Mets with a 4.12 ERA.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Mets at Home.

 

Nolasco is coming off another excellent outing where he gave up three runs on four hits against Colorado.  He struck out 13 and walked none. The Mets go with Perez on Friday. The original plan was for Perez to start on Saturday but the injury to John Maine forced Perez to be moved up.  Perez already has two wins against the Marlins this season. Perez is 2-2 in his last seven starts, although the Mets have won five of those starts.  Perez has a 1.97 ERA in his last seven starts overall.

 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Marlins are 11-5 in their last 16 games as an underdog. The Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 Friday games. The Marlins are 6-0 in Nolasco’s last 6 starts as an underdog. The Marlins are 4-0 in Nolasco’s last 4 road starts. The Marlins are 9-2 in Nolasco’s last 11 starts. The Over is 5-1 in Nolasco’s last 6 starts vs. the Mets.

 

The Mets are 12-3 in their last 15 games as a home favorite. The Mets are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a favorite. The Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The Mets are 4-0 in Perez’s last 4 starts vs. the National League East. The Mets are 6-1 in Perez’s last 7 starts as a home favorite. The Mets are 6-2 in Perez’s last 8 Friday starts. The Mets are 5-2 in Perez’s last 7 starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Mets  - 133 ,  Total  8.5 Flat                                

 

The Under is 4-0 in the Marlins last 4 Friday games. The Under is 4-1 in the Marlins last 5 overall. The Under is 6-2 in the Marlins last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 40-19-6 in the Marlins last 65 games as a road underdog. The Over is 8-1 in Nolasco’s last 9 starts as a road underdog.

 

The Over is 9-1-2 in the Mets last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-3 in the Mets last 10 games as a favorite. The Over is 7-3 in the Mets last 10 overall. The Under is 7-0 in Perez’s last 7 starts overall. The Under is 6-0 in Perez’s last 6 starts as a favorite. The Under is 5-2 in Perez’s last 7 starts vs. the National League East. The Over is 6-0-2 in the last 8 meetings in New York between the two teams. The Over is 4-1 in Perez’s last 5 home starts vs. the Marlins.

 

Picks Marlins 2units

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox Preview 8/7/2008

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Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox
Thursday, 8:10 pm Eastern


SBG Global Opening Line: White Sox - 138 , Total 10 Under -115

Many people believed that the Detroit Tigers needed to sweep this series against the Chicago White Sox to stay in the Central Division race. That will not happen, but Detroit will try and get a win on Wednesday as Zach Miner faces Javier Vazquez. Miner is 5-4 on the season with a 3.77 ERA while Vazquez is 8-9 with a 4.66 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking White Sox at Home.

Miner allowed eight hits in 5 1/3 innings in his last start against Tampa Bay but got a no decision. He has not pitched well in his career at Chicago, going 0-3 with a 7.94 ERA.

The White Sox have gotten very little out of Vazquez recently. He did get a win against the Royals in his last start but before that game he had not won since mid-June. He went six innings against Kansas City and gave up five hits and two runs.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games. The Tigers are 18-40 in their last 58 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Tigers are 6-20 in their last 26 games as a road underdog. The Tigers are 7-3 in Miner’s last 10 road starts. The Tigers are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

SBG Global Current Line: White Sox - 140 , Total 10 Under -115

The White Sox are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The White Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 games as a home favorite.

The White Sox are 9-3 in Vazquez’s last 12 home starts. The White Sox are 19-7 in Vazquez’s last 26 starts vs. the American League Central. The White Sox are 8-3 in Vazquez’s last 11 starts as a home favorite.

The Over is 4-0 in the Tigers last 4 Thursday games. The Over is 5-0 in the Tigers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the Tigers last 7 overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Tigers last 7 road games. The Over is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games as a road underdog. The Under is 5-1 in Miner’s last 6 starts as a road underdog. The Over is 4-1-1 in Miner’s last 6 starts vs. the American League Central.

The Over is 6-1 in the White Sox last 7 games as a home favorite. The Over is 5-1 in the White Sox last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 17-5-1 in the White Sox last 23 overall. The Over is 35-17-1 in the White Sox last 53 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 11-3-1 in Vazquez’s last 15 starts vs. the American League Central. The Over is 7-2 in Vazquez’s last 9 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings between the two teams.

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