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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays
Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 135 ,  Total  8.5  Flat

The top two teams in the American League conclude their series on Wednesday as Tampa Bay hosts Los Angeles.  The Rays send Matt Garza to the mound on Wednesday while the Angels counter with Jered Weaver. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Weaver is 10-9 on the season with a 4.47 ERA.  He gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Cleveland in his last start.  He has pitched well against Tampa in his career, going 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA.

Matt Garza was dominant in his last start against Texas throwing a two-hit shutout. He is 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in one career start against the Angels.  Garza has been tough at Tropicana Field where he is now 6-2 with a 2.47 in his career.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Angels are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

The Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 4-1 in Weaver’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 1-4 in Weaver’s last 5 road starts. The Angels are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 127,  Total  8.5  Flat

The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the American League West. The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. The Rays are 42-10 in their last 52 home games. The Rays are 7-3 in Garza’s last 10 home starts.

The Over is 7-1 in the Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 vs. the American League East. The Over is 4-0 in Weaver’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 home games. The Over is 4-1 in the Rays last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in Garza’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 8-2 in Garza’s last 10 home starts overall this season.

Pick: Angels 2 units

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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.

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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

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

The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels in the FOX television game of the week on Saturday.  The Angels have the best road record in baseball and have continued that success on this trip. They swept the Red Sox and are trying to continue their success against the Yankees.  Jered Weaver gets the call on Saturday for the Angels. He is 9-8 on the season with a 4.11 ERA.  Mike Mussina goes to the hill for New York.  He is 13-7 with a 3.56 ERA this season.

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Weaver gave up three runs and six hits against the Red Sox in 5 2/3 innings in his last start. He’s 2-0 in two career outings against the Yankees with a 3.27 ERA and both of those wins were at Yankee Stadium.

Mussina is coming off a very bad outing against Baltimore in which he gave up six runs in just five innings.  “You learn to let it go and take it all into perspective and understand that it was a pretty good stretch of games that I had been pitching well,” Mussina said, “They’re not going to be great all year long.” He is 15-9 with a 3.71 ERA in his career against the Angels.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Angels are 17-5 in their last 22 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games. The Angels are 36-16 in their last 52 overall. The Angels are 9-4 in Weaver’s last 13 starts.

The Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the American League West. The Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 home games. The Yankees are 22-8 in their last 30 Saturday games. The Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 4-0 in Mussina’s last 4 Saturday starts. The Yankees are 7-3 in Mussina’s last 10 starts vs. the American League West. The Yankees are 0-4 in Mussina’s last 4 home starts vs. the Angels.

The Under is 15-4-2 in the Angels last 21 Saturday games. The Over is 6-2 in the Angels last 8 overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 vs. the American League East. The Over is 5-2 in Weaver’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East

The Over is 5-0-1 in the Yankees last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 6-2 in the Yankees last 8 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-1 in Mussina’s last 8 home starts. The Under is 7-2 in Mussina’s last 9 starts vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-2 in Mussina’s last 9 starts vs. the Angels.

Pick Angels 2 units

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Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox - 172 , Total 8.5 Flat

The Angels and Red Sox conclude their three-game series on Wednesday night with what should be an excellent pitching matchup. 13-game winner Joe Saunders gets the ball for the Angels while Josh Beckett is on the mound for Boston. Saunders is 13-5 with a 3.10 ERA this season while Beckett is 9-7 and has a 3.83 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home.

Saunders got his 13^th win of the year in his last start against Baltimore although he gave up four runs. Saunders got a no-decision the last time he faced the Red Sox, allowing two runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Beckett pitched well in his last start against New York. He gave up just one run but the Red Sox could not get him any runs and he lost 1-0. In his last start against the Angels he went eight innings and allowed four earned runs.

SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox - 180 , Total 8.5 Flat

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games as a road underdog. The Angels are 4-0 in Saunders’ last 4 starts as an underdog. The Angels are 5-1 in Saunders’ last 6 starts as a road underdog. The Angels are 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 36-15 in Saunders’ last 51 starts. The Angels are 14-6 in Saunders’ last 20 road starts.

The Angels are 5-0 in Saunders’ last 5 starts vs. the Red Sox. The Angels are 9-21 in the last 30 meetings in Boston.

The Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games. The Red Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 39-12 in their last 51 games as a home favorite. The Red Sox are 44-15 in their last 59 home games. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Beckett’s last 4 Wednesday starts. The Red Sox are 8-3 in Beckett’s last 11 starts as a home favorite.

The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 overall. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 games as a road underdog. The Under is 6-2-1 in Saunders’ last 9 starts as a road underdog. The Over is 6-2 in Saunders’ last 8 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Saunders’ last 7 starts overall.

The Over is 4-1 in the Red Sox last 5 overall. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Red Sox last 9 games as a home favorite. The Under is 10-4-3 in the Red Sox last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 9-4 in the Red Sox last 13 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-3-1 in Beckett’s last 11 starts overall. The Over is 10-4-2 in the last 16 meetings in Boston between the two teams.

Pick: Red Sox 2 units

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Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels
Sunday, 6:00 pm Eastern – ESPN

Two of the top teams in the American League complete their series on Sunday as the Los Angeles Angels host the Boston Red Sox.  This matchup could be a preview of the American League Championship Series if both teams continue on their present course.  The Angels lead the American League West while the Red Sox began the weekend in first place in the American League East.  Tim Wakefield gets the start on Sunday for Boston while Joe Saunders goes for the Angels.  Wakefield is 6-6 on the season with a 3.60 ERA while Saunders is 12-5 with a 3.07 ERA.

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Wakefield has pitched well all year for Boston but rarely has gotten much support.  He allowed just two hits and one run in his last start against the Orioles. Wakefield is 5-6 in his career at Los Angeles.

Saunders has been superb all season for the Angels.  He pitched a complete game in his last start against Texas, allowing three runs on six hits in eight innings while striking out five.

Boston will probably make deals in the coming weeks to improve their roster as they try and defend their World Series title.  Getting designated hitter David Ortiz back should also help.  He is on a rehab assignment and could join the team shortly.  General manager Theo Epstein is also looking at adding another hitter and possibly another pitcher. The Red Sox also believe they have yet to play their best baseball. “I don’t believe this team has hit a really good stride yet,” catcher Jason Varitek said. “We’ve had to mix and put a lot of pieces together. We do miss the big man in our lineup.”

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The Angels also may make a move or two in the next few weeks to improve their roster although they are less likely than Boston to make big moves.  The Angeles have a very solid pitching staff.  The Angels’ starting rotation leads the Major Leagues in wins.  With Ervin Santana, Saunders, Jon Garland, John Lackey and Jered Weaver, the Angels have great depth and with closer Francisco Rodriguez and setup man Scot Shields the Angels have an excellent bullpen.

Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels

Tuesday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Angels - 110 , Total 7 Under -120

The top two teams in the American League West continue their series on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland Athletics. The Angels are happy to be back playing American League teams after going only 10-8 against the National League. Last year the Angels were 14-4 in Interleague play but didn’t have as much success this season. The problem was that they didn’t have the DH in the National League parks. “I don’t think we have anybody on our team that’s just a true pinch-hitter that’s comfortable with the role,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, “That’s not really what a lot of our bench is about.” SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Angels at Home.

The A’s are in second place in the AL West and one of the biggest surprises in baseball. “They’re always good,” the Angels Torii Hunter said. “It’s not a surprise. They have a ton of young talent. I saw them in Spring Training and thought they were going to be better than everyone thought.” Rich Harden gets the start for the A’s on Tuesday while Ervin Santana goes for the Angels.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game. Heading into this series the Angels had won four of the seven meetings between the two teams this season. The Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. The Athletics are 9-19 in their last 28 vs. the American League West. The Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 games as a road underdog.

SBG Global Current Line: Angels - 110 , Total 7 Under -120

The Athletics are 7-1 in Harden’s last 8 Tuesday starts. The Athletics are 17-4 in Harden’s last 21 starts vs. the American League West. The Athletics are 17-5 in Hardens last 22 road starts. The Athletics are 6-1 in Harden’s last 7 starts vs. the Angels.

The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the American League West. The Angels are 18-4 in their last 22 Tuesday games. The Angels are 20-7 in Santana’s last 27 starts vs. the American League West. The Angels are 19-7 in Santana’s last 26 starts as a home favorite. The Angels are 5-1 in Santana’s last 6 home starts vs. the Athletics.

The Under is 4-0 in the Athletics last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in the Athletics last 6 overall. The Under is 7-2 in the Athletics last 9 games as an underdog. The Over is 11-1 in Harden’s last 12 starts vs. the American League West. The Over is 7-2 in Harden’s last 9 road starts. The Over is 5-1 in Harden’s last 6 road starts vs. the Angels.

The Under is 6-2 in the Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 14-5-2 in the Angels last 21 home games. The Under is 5-1 in Santana’s last 6 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 5-1 in Santana’s last 6 home starts vs. the Athletics. The Under is 28-10 in the last 38 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.

Pick Angels 3units

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Los Angeles Angels (43-30) at Philadelphia Phillies (42-32)
Friday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Phillies  - 120 ,  Total  9.5 Under -115

Two division leaders begin a three-game series on Friday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Angels.  The Phillies lead the National League East but have dropped three straight series overall.  They were shut down in their last two games against the Boston Red Sox.  The Angels lead the American League West but they have lost their last two series.  They lost 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday as closer Francisco Rodriguez blew a save.  He had converted his last 25 straight chances before blowing the save on Wednesday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Angels on the Road.

The Angels send Ervin Santana to the mound on Friday.  He is 8-3 with a 3.40 ERA t his season but did not pitch well in his last start, allowing six runs and nine hits.  He has never faced the Phillies in his career.

Philadelphia will be going with Adam Eaton on Friday.  He is 2-4 with a 4.57 ERA this season.  He has started four times in his career against the Angels and has a 2-1 record with a 6.52 ERA.  This is the beginning of a nine-game road trip for the Angels.  They have the best road record in baseball at 21-12.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
The Angels are 20-9 in their last 29 Interleague games. The Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. the National League East. The Angels are 5-11 in Santana’s last 16 starts as a road underdog. The Angels are 2-5 in Santana’s last 7 starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Phillies  - 120 ,  Total  9.5 Under -115

The Phillies are 18-5 in their last 23 Friday games. The Phillies are 17-7 in their last 24 games as a home favorite. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 Interleague home games. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. The Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 Interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Phillies are 4-0 in Eaton’s last 4 starts as a home favorite.

The Under is 7-1 in the Angels last 8 Friday games. The Under is 6-2-1 in the Angels last 9 games as an underdog. The Under is 14-5-2 in the Angels last 21 road games. The Over is 11-3-2 in Santana’s last 16 starts as a road underdog. The Under is 9-3-1 in Santana’s last 13 starts overall.

The Under is 6-0 in the Phillies last 6 vs. the American League West. The Over is 5-1 in the Phillies last 6 Interleague games as a favorite. The Under is 12-4 in the Phillies last 16 overall. The Under is 5-2 in the Phillies last 7 home games. The Under is 6-0 in Eaton’s last 6 starts as a home favorite.
The Under is 14-3-1 in Eaton’s last 18 starts overall.

Pick: Take the Phillies -120 3units

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels
Saturday, 3:55 pm Eastern – FOX

The Dodgers and Angels continue their freeway series on Saturday as Chan Ho Park faces Ervin Santana. Park has been pitching out of the bullpen for the Dodgers this season and has not started a game since April 30, 2007.  He is 1-0 on the season with a 2.16 ERA.  Santana is still unbeaten at 6-0 on the season for the Angels and has an ERA of 2.63.  He threw 113 pitches in just 5 2/3 innings in his last start against Tampa Bay but got a no decision when the bullpen blew the lead.  He is 2-2 in four games against the Dodgers in his career with an ERA of 3.42.  He was 1-1 against them last season with a 2.08 ERA.

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The Angels dominated the Dodgers in Interleague play last season winning five of the six games.  Manager Mike Scioscia has owned his former team going 30-18 against them. “Mike’s done a great job,” Dodger’s manager Joe Torre said. “He has a plan; he’s very well-prepared. They have a personality as to how they play the game.” The Angels batted .330 against the National League last season and that was the highest of any team in Interleague play.  The Angels were 14-4 last season in Interleague play which tied the Tigers for the best record.  Last season the Angels outscored the Dodgers 33-10 in winning five of the six games.  The Angels have won 14 of the past 17 against the Dodgers in Anaheim and seven of the past eight overall.  Garrett Anderson is a career .305 hitter against the Dodgers and has 32 RBIs in 210 at bats. Vladimir Guerrero is a .306 career hitter against the Dodgers with 19 homers and 47 RBIs in 268 at-bats.

Here were the MLB betting has the public taking Phillies at Home.
 stats entering Friday’s action.  The Dodgers are 7-2 in their last 9 road games. The Dodgers are 18-40 in their last 58 games as an underdog. The Dodgers are 9-22 in their last 31 games as a road underdog.
The Dodgers are 14-37 in their last 51 Interleague games as an underdog.
The Dodgers are 5-17 in the last 22 meetings on the road against the Angels.

The Angels are 10-1 in their last 11 Interleague home games. The Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the National League West. The Angels are 14-3 in their last 17 Interleague games as a favorite.

The Over is 5-2 in the Dodgers last 7 Interleague games. The Over is 7-3-1 in the Dodgers last 11 road games. The Under is 10-4-1 in the Angels last 15 games as a home favorite. The Over is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 Interleague games. The Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in Anaheim between the two teams.

Pick: Angels…Dodgers are in a big funk and cant hit worth a lick

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels
Thursday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Angels  - 115, Total 9.5 Under - 120

First place will be on the line in the American League West on Thursday night as the Oakland A’s and Los Angeles Angels conclude their four game series.  It will be Justin Duchscherer facing Dustin Mosely.  Duchscherer pitched well on Saturday in his last outing going five innings against Seattle.  It was his first start off the DL.  Thursday’s start against the Angels will be his first one after 22 relief appearances against them.  He is 5-0 in his career against the Angels with a 1.21 ERA.  Moseley pitched well in his last outing on Saturday against Detroit holding the Tigers to three runs on six hits.  He is 1-0 in his career against the Athletics but his ERA against them is 8.00 in four appearances covering 18 innings. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Angels at Home .

Oakland has been one of the big surprises in baseball this season and now they have Frank Thomas in their lineup.  He was acquired from the Blue Jays and is already making an impact with the A’s. 

SBG Global Current Line: Angels  - 110, Total 9.5 Under - 120

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games. The Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass. The Athletics are 9-4 in their last 13 road games.

The Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games. The Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. the American League West. The Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. The Angels are 3-7 in Moseley’s last 10 starts. The Angels are 1-4 in Moseley’s last 5 starts vs. the American League West.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Athletics last 7 Thursday games. The Under is 7-2-1 in the Athletics last 10 vs. the American League West. The Under is 6-2 in the Athletics last 8 road games. The Over is 4-0 in Duchscherer’s last 4 starts overall.

The Under is 5-1-1 in the Angels last 7 home games. The Under is 8-3-2 in the Angels last 13 overall. The Over is 5-1 in Moseley’s last 6 home starts. The Over is 7-3-1 in Moseley’s last 11 starts overall. The Under is 27-9 in the last 36 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.

Pick Angels 3 units