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July 19th, 2009
MLB Teams to Watch in the second half
With the second half upon us, it is easy to focus on the front runners but there are some teams that have great value right now and have yet to be looked at seriously. Playing these teams now can be very profitable in the right spot.
Houston Astros: Houston is just 3 games back as the writing of this article. With two solid starting pitchers in Oswalt and Rodriquez the Astros can play with anyone. They currently are proving that by the way they are playing in the recent series against the Dodgers. The oldest team in baseball has experience and can put a run together in the second half.
Seattle Mariners: The Mariners are just four games back and they are flying under the radar with LA and Texas fighting for the lead. They have some solid starting pitching and they are getting a surprising year from Gutierrez and can stay in the pennant race.
Chicago White Sox: The White Sox have crept to just 1.5 games behind the division leading Tigers. The pitching can be trouble at times but they play well on the road and that is a key in baseball. They have flown under the radar sandwiched between Detroit and the Twins but are always worth a look.
Atlanta Braves: The braves are 6.5 games out but they do have solid pitching and they have Bobby Cox. With the most games in division in the second half of the year they should be able to control their destiny in the division. They will make a run at the East and will be in the wildcard race.
SBG Global Current Line: Cubs - 116 , Total 9.5 Under -120
The Astros are 7-20 in their last 27 games as an underdog. The Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Astros are 4-1 in Moehler’s last 5 home starts.
The Over is 8-3 in the Cubs last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0 in Lilly’s last 4 starts overall. The Over is 8-1 in Lilly’s last 9 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1 in Lilly’s last 5 road starts.
The Over is 4-1 in the Astros last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
The Under is 4-1 in the Astros last 5 home games. The Under is 15-6-1 in the Astros last 22 overall. The Under is 19-8-1 in the Astros last 28 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 10-1-1 in Moehler’s last 12 starts overall. The Under is 6-1 in Moehler’s last 7 home starts. The Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Houston between the two teams.
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July 18th, 2008
MLB Betting Preview
Chicago Cubs (57-38) at Houston Astros (44-51)
Friday, 8:05 pm Eastern – WGN
SBG Global Opening Line: Cubs - 116 , Total 9.5 Under -115
The Chicago Cubs look to continue their excellent play as they begin the second half of the season at Houston on Friday. The Cubs had the best record in the National League in the first half of the season, mainly due to their 37-12 record at home. The Cubs are 4.5 games ahead of St. Louis and 5 games up on Milwaukee in the National League Central. “This division of ours is starting to get really interesting, with St. Louis and Milwaukee,” Chicago manager Lou Piniella said, “It’s going to be a nice fight the second half of the season.” SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.
The Cubs send Ted Lilly on Friday. He is 9-6 with a 4.68 ERA this season. He is 2-1 on the road this season with a 1.98 ERA. He gave up two runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings back in May against the Astros. He is 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA in three career starts against Houston.
Brian Moehler gets the start for Houston on Friday. He is 5-4 with a 4.28 ERA this season. Moehler has won three of his last four decisions at home and has only given up two runs in his last 12 innings at home. Back in May, Moehler gave up three runs and seven hits in five innings of a 7-2 defeat to the Cubs. He is 1-1 with a 4.13 ERA in four career starts against Chicago.
Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 road games. The Cubs are 10-4 in Lilly’s last 14 starts. The Cubs are 2-6 in Lilly’s last 8 starts as a road favorite.
SBG Global Current Line: Cubs - 116 , Total 9.5 Under -120
The Astros are 7-20 in their last 27 games as an underdog. The Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Astros are 4-1 in Moehler’s last 5 home starts.
The Over is 8-3 in the Cubs last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0 in Lilly’s last 4 starts overall. The Over is 8-1 in Lilly’s last 9 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1 in Lilly’s last 5 road starts.
The Over is 4-1 in the Astros last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
The Under is 4-1 in the Astros last 5 home games. The Under is 15-6-1 in the Astros last 22 overall. The Under is 19-8-1 in the Astros last 28 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 10-1-1 in Moehler’s last 12 starts overall. The Under is 6-1 in Moehler’s last 7 home starts. The Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings in Houston between the two teams.
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SBG Global Current Line: Astros - 126 , Total 9 Over -115
The Astros are 5-12 in their last 17 Interleague games. The Astros are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. The Astros are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 Thursday games. The Astros are 13-6 in Rodriguez’s last 19 home starts. The Astros are 1-5 in Rodriguez’s last 6 starts.
The Under is 5-1 in the Rangers last 6 Interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in the Rangers last 6 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Rangers last 5 road games. The Over is 4-0 in Millwood’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 8-2-1 in Millwood’s last 11 starts overall.
The Under is 4-0 in the Astros last 4 overall. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Astros last 7 games as a favorite. The Over is 12-5 in the Astros last 17 vs. the American League West. The Under is 6-1-1 in Rodriguez’s last 8 starts overall. The Under is 11-5-1 in Rodriguez’s last 17 home starts. The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Houston between the two teams.
Pick: Rangers 3units
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June 26th, 2008
Thursday, 8:05 pm Eastern
SBG Global Opening Line: Astros - 126 , Total 9 Flat
The Rangers and Astros wrap up their Interleague battle of Texas on Thursday in Houston with Kevin Millwood taking on Wandy Rodriguez. The Rangers will be hoping to get their two sluggers back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Both Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley were not in the lineup on Wednesday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Astros at Home.
Kevin Millwood has pitched well of late for the Rangers. He is 3-0 with a 4.22 ERA in five starts since coming off the DL. He is 6-3 with a 3.48 ERA in his career against Houston. Rodriguez is also pitching well for the Astros. He allowed just two runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last start against Tampa Bay. He is 1-2 at home this season with a 2.10 ERA.
Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games. The Rangers are 17-37 in their last 54 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games as an underdog. The Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rangers are 5-0 in Millwood’s last 5 starts as an underdog. The Rangers are 5-1 in Millwood’s last 6 starts. The Rangers are 6-2 in Millwood’s last 8 Thursday starts. The Rangers are 2-12 in Millwood’s last 14 starts as a road underdog.
SBG Global Current Line: Astros - 126 , Total 9 Over -115
The Astros are 5-12 in their last 17 Interleague games. The Astros are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. The Astros are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 Thursday games. The Astros are 13-6 in Rodriguez’s last 19 home starts. The Astros are 1-5 in Rodriguez’s last 6 starts.
The Under is 5-1 in the Rangers last 6 Interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in the Rangers last 6 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Rangers last 5 road games. The Over is 4-0 in Millwood’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Over is 8-2-1 in Millwood’s last 11 starts overall.
The Under is 4-0 in the Astros last 4 overall. The Under is 5-1-1 in the Astros last 7 games as a favorite. The Over is 12-5 in the Astros last 17 vs. the American League West. The Under is 6-1-1 in Rodriguez’s last 8 starts overall. The Under is 11-5-1 in Rodriguez’s last 17 home starts. The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Houston between the two teams.
Pick: Rangers 3units
May 28th, 2008
MLB Betting Preview
Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals
Wednesday, 8:15 pm Eastern
SBG Global Opening Line: Cardinals – 140, Total 8 Flat
The Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals play the middle game of their three-game set on Wednesday with Wandy Rodriguez facing Adam Wainwright. It will be the first start for Rodriguez since late April as he has been on the DL. He is 1-4 in his career against St. Louis with a 5.25 ERA. He did get that one win though earlier this year as he went 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Cardinals. St. Louis counters with Adam Wainwright who is 4-2 with a 3.06 ERA this season. He is 3-0 at home this season with a 2.70 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cardinals at Home.
Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the National League Central. The Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 Wednesday games. The Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. The Astros are 16-7 in their last 23 overall. The Astros are 6-0 in Rodriguez’s last 6 starts vs. the National League Central. The Astros are 4-1 in Rodriguez’s last 5 starts as an underdog. The Astros are 4-1 in Rodriguez’s last 5 road starts. The Astros are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.
SBG Global Current Line: Cardinals – 140, Total 8 Flat
The Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 Wednesday games. The Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. The Cardinals are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Cardinals are 27-13 in their last 40 games as a home favorite. The Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the National League Central. The Cardinals are 8-0 in Wainwright’s last 8 starts as a home favorite. The Cardinals are 5-1 in Wainwright’s last 6 starts vs. the National League Central. The Cardinals are 6-2 in Wainwright’s last 8 starts. The Cardinals are 4-0 in Wainwright’s last 4 starts vs. the Astros.
The Under is 6-1 in the Astros last 7 games as an underdog. The Under is 5-1 in the Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 8-2 in the Astros last 10 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 7-2 in the Astros last 9 overall. The Under is 10-3 in the Astros last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 11-4 in the Astros last 15 games as a road underdog. The Over is 8-2-1 in Rodriguez’s last 11 starts as a road underdog.
The Over is 4-1 in the Cardinals last 5 games as a favorite. The Under is 5-2 in the Cardinals last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 4-1-1 in the Wainwright’s last 6 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 5-2-2 in Wainwright’s last 9 starts vs. the National League Central. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis between the two teams.
Pick: Cardinals 3units
May 22nd, 2008
MLB Betting Preview
Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astros
Thursday, 8:05 pm Eastern
SBG Global Opening Line: Astros – 132 , Total 9.5 Under – 120
The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros open up a four game set on Thursday with Kyle Kendrick facing Roy Oswalt. Kendrick is 3-2 on the season with an ERA of 4.76 while Oswalt is 4-4 and has an ERA of 5.43. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Phillies on the Road.
Kendrick threw just one inning in his last start that was rained out. Before that start he had allowed three earned runs in each of his last four outings but did pitch at least six innings in all of them. He has only faced the Astros once in his career and allowed two runs in seven innings but took the loss.
Oswalt was tagged for six runs on 11 hits in his last outing against Texas. He left in the seventh inning with a strained groin. Oswalt beat the Phillies earlier this season allowing one run on five hits in seven innings.
SBG Global Current Line: Astros – 132 , Total 9.5 Under – 120
Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games. The Phillies are 27-10 in their last 37 series opening games. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 6-1 in Kendrick’s last 7 road starts. The Phillies are 6-2 in Kendrick’s last 8 starts vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 2-5 in Kendrick’s last 7 starts as a road underdog. The Phillies are 6-13 in the last 19 meetings in Houston.
The Astros are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Astros are 13-5 in their last 18 overall. The Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 during series openers. The Astros are 10-2 in Oswalt’s last 12 starts vs. the National League East. The Astros are 7-2 in Oswalt’s last 9 Thursday starts. The Astros are 46-15 in Oswalt’s last 61 starts as a home favorite. The Astros are 5-2 in Oswalt’s last 7 starts. The Astros are 6-0 in Oswalt’s last 6 starts vs. the Phillies.
The Over is 4-1 in Kendrick’s last 5 road starts. The Over is 13-4 in Kendrick’s last 17 starts overall. The Over is 5-2-1 in Kendrick’s last 8 starts as a road underdog.
The Under is 4-0 in the Astros last 4 overall. The Over is 6-1 in the Astros last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-1 in the Astros last 6 games as a home favorite. The Under is 10-4 in the Astros last 14 vs. the National League East. The Over is 4-1 in Oswalt’s last 5 starts as a favorite. The Over is 9-4-1 in Oswalt’s last 14 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 4-1-1 in Oswalt’s last 6 starts vs. the Phillies. The Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.
Pick: Houston 2units
May 19th, 2008
MLB Betting Preview
Chicago Cubs (27-17) at Houston Astros (25-20)
Monday, 7:05 pm Eastern – ESPN
SBG Global Opening Line: Cubs – 118, Total 9.5 Flat
The Houston Astros return home after a very successful 7-3 road trip to take on the division leading Chicago Cubs. Lance Berkman has been tearing up the league and leading the Astros recently, hitting .545 during his 17-game hitting streak with 8 home runs and 21 RBIs. The Astros are 11-6 at home this season. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.
The Cubs hit the road after going 8-2 on their 10-game home stand. They have lost 7 of their last 10 on the road. The Cubs go with Ted Lilly on Monday. He is 4-4 with a 5.33 ERA on the season. He gave up four runs but picked up a win last Wednesday against San Diego. “I don’t think I just stand out there and try to throw fastballs by guys,” Lilly said. “I have to mix my pitches and change speeds and locate the ball and things like that. And at times, when I got my curveball going, I’m going to get some strikeouts on it. But I’m not going to say I’m a power pitcher.” He is 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA in three career starts against the Astros.
Houston starts Brian Moehler who is 1-0 with a 4.58 ERA this season. He is 1-0 with a 3.91 ERA in six career outings against the Cubs.
SBG Global Current Line: Cubs – 125, Total 10 under -120
Here are the MLB betting stats for Monday’s game. The Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
The Cubs are 21-7 in their last 28 games as a favorite. The Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. The Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. The Cubs are 4-1 in Lilly’s last 5 starts. The Cubs are 2-5 in Lilly’s last 7 road starts. The Cubs are 0-4 in Lilly’s last 4 starts as a road favorite. The Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
The Astros are 8-1 in their last 9 home games. The Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home underdog. The Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the National League Central. The Astros are 12-4 in their last 16 overall. The Astros are 4-0 in Moehler’s last 4 starts as an underdog.
The Under is 20-6-3 in the Cubs last 29 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 37-14-2 in the Cubs last 53 games as a road favorite. The Over is 5-0 in Lilly’s last 5 starts vs. the National League Central.
The Over is 7-2 in the Astros last 9 home games. The Under is 13-5 in the Astros last 18 games as a home underdog. The Under is 5-2 in the Astros last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2 in Lilly’s last 7 starts as a road favorite. The Under is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Houston between the two teams.
Pick Astros +120 3units
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