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Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
Friday, 8:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox  - 115 ,  Total  8 Over - 115

Two teams that know each other very well meet in the American League Championship Series.  Boston and Tampa Bay met 18 times this season and the Rays won 10 while the Red Sox won 8.  Game 1 of the ALCS is on Friday and matches Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka against Tampa Bay’s James Shields.
SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Dice K won 18 games this season for Boston and was excellent on the road, going 9-0 with a 2.37 ERA in 13 starts.  He did not pitch that well at Anaheim in his last start though in the ALDS as he gave up eight hits and three runs in just five innings. He has pitched eight times in his career against the Rays and is 2-3 with a 2.75 ERA. He is 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA at Tropicana Field.

James Shields gets the Game 1 start again for Tampa Bay.  He started in Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox and was fairly solid.  He gave up a three-run home run in the game and left with the bases loaded in the 7^th inning but picked up the win.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 playoff road games. The Red Sox are 22-7 in their last 29 playoff games. The Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 League Championship games.

The Red Sox are 39-17 in their last 56 games following an off day. The Red Sox are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings in Tampa Bay.

The Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. the American League East. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Rays are 20-6 in their last 26 Friday games.

The Rays are 55-17 in their last 72 home games. The Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 games following an off day.

SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox  - 110 ,  Total  8 Over - 115

The Over is 5-1-2 in the Red Sox last 8 League Championship games. The

Under is 5-1-1 in the Red Sox last 7 games following an off day. The Under is 4-1-1 in the Red Sox last 6 overall. The Under is 7-3 in the Red Sox last 10 Friday games.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 Friday games. The Over is 15-7 in the Rays last 22 vs. the American League East.

Pick Over 8 2 out of 5 units

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies
Thursday, 8:20 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Phillies - 155 ,  Total  7.5 Flat

The National League Championship Series gets underway on Thursday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Phillies will send their ace, Cole Hamels to the mound while the Dodgers will counter with Derek Lowe. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Dodgers at Home.

Lowe was excellent last week against the Cubs and has had a lot of success in big games as he won clinching games for the Red Sox in the ALCS and the World Series. He is 2-0 in his career at Citizens Bank Park with a 2.25 ERA in three career starts.  Overall, he is 4-1 with two saves and a 3.02 ERA in his career against the Phillies.

Hamels comes into Thursday’s start off a brilliant effort against Milwaukee in the Division Series.  He held the Brewers to just two hits and a walk while striking out nine in eight innings.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games following an off day. The Dodgers are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. The Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Dodgers are 22-8 in their last 30 overall. The Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 road games. The Dodgers are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. the National League East. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 starts vs. the National League East. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 road starts. The Dodgers are 5-2 in Lowe’s last 7 starts overall. The Dodgers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Philadelphia.

The Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. the National League West. The Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day. The Phillies are 20-6 in their last 26 home games. The Phillies are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 19-7 in their last 26 overall. The

Phillies are 6-1 in Hamels’ last 7 starts vs. The National League West. The Phillies are 5-2 in Hamels’ last 7 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Phillies - 133 ,  Total  7.5 Flat

The Over is 5-1 in the Dodgers last 6 playoff road games. The Over is 8-2-3 in the Dodgers last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in Lowe’s last 5 road starts. The Over is 5-1 in Lowe’s last 6 starts vs. the Phillies.

The Under is 5-0 in the Phillies last 5 playoff games. The Under is 6-1 in the Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 vs. the National League West. The Over is 7-3 in the Phillies last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-1-1 in Hamels’ last 7 starts vs. the National League West. The Under is 4-1-1 in Hamels’ last 6 starts overall. The Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Philadelphia between the two teams.

Pick: Dodgers 2 out of 5 units

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Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers (Game 3)
Saturday, 6:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Brewers - 117 ,  Total  9 Flat

The Milwaukee Brewers head home facing elimination on Saturday as they host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of their best of five series.  The Brewers have been totally shutdown by the Phillies in the first two games and even their best pitcher, C.C. Sabathia was beaten.  The Brewers will now have to hope their offense gets going because it is unlikely Dave Bush is going to shutout the Phillies. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Brewers at Home

Bush was up and down for the Brewers this season.  He was great in August but poor in September.  One of those outings was against Philadelphia when he gave up three runs on five hits in a 7-3 loss.  The Phillies turn to the veteran Jamie Moyer to close out the Brewers.  He won 16 games this season and was very solid.  He has a 2.43 ERA in five career starts in the playoffs.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Phillies are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 19-7 in their last 26 overall. The Phillies are 7-0 in Moyer’s last 7 starts. The Phillies are 5-0 in Moyer’s last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 6-0 in Moyer’s last 6 road starts. The Phillies are 1-5 in Moyer’s last 6 Saturday starts. The Phillies are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Milwaukee.

The Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. The Brewers are 11-4 in their last 15 Saturday games. The Brewers are 44-20 in their last 64 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 0-9 in their last 9 vs. the National League East. The Brewers are 6-2 in Bush’s last 8 Saturday starts.

The Brewers are 14-5 in Bush’s last 19 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Brewers - 117 ,  Total  9 Flat

The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 road games. The Under is 20-7-2 in the Phillies last 29 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-2-1 in the Phillies last 8 Saturday games. The Under is 7-3 in the Phillies last 10 overall. The Under is 15-6 in Moyer’s last 21 starts overall.

The Under is 6-1 in the Brewers last 7 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 home games. The Under is 39-17-4 in the Brewers last 60 vs. the National League East. The Over is 5-0 in Bush’s last 5 starts overall.

The Over is 16-5-1 in Bush’s last 22 home starts. The Over is 12-5-1 in Bush’s last 18 starts vs. the National League East. The Over is 6-0 in Bush’s last 6 starts vs. the Phillies.

Pick: Phillies 3 out of 5 units

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 Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers (Game 3)
Saturday, 10:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Dodgers - 132 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 125

The Chicago Cubs face elimination on Saturday in Game 3 as they travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers.  Chicago has played very poorly in the first two games of this series and now everyone’s favorite in the National League could be gone in three straight.  The Cubs will look to Rich Harden to save their season.  He will be opposed by Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.

Harden has been excellent this season for Chicago.  He was 5-1 with a 1.77 ERA in 12 starts with the Cubs.  The problem for Harden has been innings. He rarely goes past the sixth inning because he throws so many pitches.  With their lives on the line in this game the Cubs would take a solid six innings and turn it over to the bullpen.

Kuroda was very solid at home this season for the Dodgers, going 6-2.  He was also excellent against the Cubs in two starts.  He shut them out in June and allowed only one run in 6 1/3 innings in another start against them.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Cubs are 21-8 in their last 29 road games. The Cubs are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the National League West. The Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games. The Cubs are 8-1 in Harden’s last 9 starts.

The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 24-9 in their last 3 home games. The Dodgers are 21-8 in their last 29 overall. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 starts. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 starts vs. the National League Central. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Kuroda’s last 5 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Dodgers - 132  ,  Total  7.5 Under - 125

The Over is 4-0 in the Cubs last 4 vs. the National League West. The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-2 in the Cubs last 9 overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 road games.

The Over is 4-1 in the Dodgers last 5 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Dodgers last 7 vs. the National League Central. The Over is 4-1-1 in Kuroda’s last 6 starts overall.

Pick: Over 3 out of 5 units

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Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels (Game 2)
Friday, 9:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Angels - 134 ,  Total  8 Flat

The Anaheim Angels may have had the best record in the Major Leagues this season but if they don’t win Game 2 on Friday night they could be headed for an early exit in this year’s playoffs.  The Angels lost the opener of this best of five series 4-1 on Wednesday and now must beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox on Friday or face the unpleasant prospect of having to win three straight against the World Champs. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Matsuzaka was simply brilliant on the road this season going 9-0 with a 2.37 ERA. He did not pitch well in his only start of the season against the Angels at Fenway when he gave up seven hits and six runs.  He will be opposed by Ervin Santana who was an All-Star this season.  Santana though, has not pitched well in his career against Boston, going 1-2 with a 5.73 ERA against the Red Sox in four career starts.  He did not face them this season.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff road games. The Red Sox are 9-1 in their last 10 vs. the American League West. The Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.

The Red Sox are 20-6 in their last 26 playoff games. The Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Red Sox are 13-3 in Matsuzaka’s last 16 road starts. The Red Sox are 8-2 in Matsuzaka’s last 10 starts vs. the American League West. The Red Sox are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.

The Angels are 22-9 in their last 31 vs. the American League East. Th3e Angels are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 13-6 in their last 19 overall. The Angels are 28-13 in their last 41 home games. The Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 playoff home games. The Angels are 5-2 in Santana’s last 7 starts. The Angels are 2-5 in Santana’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East.

The Under is 5-1 in the Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in the Red Sox last 6 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Red Sox last 5 vs. the American League West. The Under is 7-2 in the Red Sox last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 7-3-2 in Matsuzaka’s last 12 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Angels - 130 ,  Total  8 Under - 120

The Under is 7-2 in the Angels last 9 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Angels last 7 overall. The Under is 6-1-1 in Santana’s last 8 starts overall. The Under is 5-1 in Santana’s last 6 starts vs. the American League East.

The Under is 11-5-1 in Santana’s last 17 home starts. The Under is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings in Los Angeles between the two teams.

Pick: Red Sox  1unit out of 5

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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 2)
Friday, 6:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 150 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.  The Rays won 6-4 on Thursday thanks to two home runs by Evan Longoria.  Tampa will send Scott Kazmir to the mound on Friday.  He will be opposed by Chicago’s Mark Buehrle. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Kazmir has been much better at home this season than on the road. Kazmir was 8-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 14 starts at Tropicana Field this season.  Buehrle has the same type of splits for Chicago.  He was great at home but struggled on the road.  He is 4-9 with a 5.05 ERA in 17 road outings,  averaging about six innings per start.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 playoff road games. The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 8-3 in Buehrle’s last 11 starts.

The White Sox are 5-16 in Buehrle’s last 21 road starts. The White Sox are 5-2 in Buehrle’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

The Rays are 54-17 in their last 71 home games. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 Friday games. The Rays are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 2-4 in their last 6 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 19-7 in Kazmir’s last 26 home starts. The Rays are 4-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the White Sox.

The Under is 4-0-1 in the White Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the White Sox last 7 playoff games. The Under is 6-2-1 in the White Sox last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 7-2-1 in Buehrle’s last 10 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 153 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Under is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the Rays last 7 overall. The Over is 8-2 in the Rays last 10 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games.

The Under is 17-7 in the Rays last 24 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-0 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts overall. The Over is 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 home starts. The Under is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings in Tampa Bay between the two teams.

Pick Rays 2 out of 5 units

NLDS – Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (Game 2)
Thursday, 9:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Cubs  - 160 ,  Total  TBA

A pivotal Game 2 takes place on Thursday night as the Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League Divisional Series.  Chicago will be going with Carlos Zambrano while the Dodgers counter with Chad Billingsley. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs at Home.

The media hype will be all about Zambrano in this game but Billingsley has been solid for Los Angeles.  He led the club in wins with 16, strikeouts with 201 and was 3-0 in September. He’s 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA this year against the Cubs and 1-1 against them with a 3.60 ERA overall.  Zambrano is 7-2 with a 3.77 ERA at home this season but he has been up and down in recent starts.  He threw a no-hitter against Houston and then got shelled by St. Louis in his next start. He is 0-0 with a 3.09 ERA in two previous National League Division Series starts.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. The National League Central. The Dodgers are 19-8 in their last 27 overall. The Dodgers are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 4-1 in Billingsley’s last 5 starts. The Dodgers are 2-5 in Billingsley’s last 7 road starts.

The Cubs are 22-9 in their last 31 vs. National League West. The Cubs are 54-23 in their last 77 home games. The Cubs are 39-18 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Cubs are 8-3 in Zambrano’s last 11 starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Cubs  - 160 ,  Total  TBA

The Under is 5-2 in the Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-0-1 in Billingsley’s last 5 starts overall. The Over is 4-1-1 in Billingsley’s last 6 road starts.

The Under is 9-3-1 in the Cubs last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 5-2 in the Cubs last 7 overall. The Over is 7-3 in the Cubs last 10 playoff games. The Over is 5-1 in Zambrano’s last 6 home starts. The Over is 9-2 in Zambrano’s last 11 starts overall. The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Over 3 out of 5 units

ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 1)
Thursday, 2:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 185 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 125

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon.  The Sox come into the game having won three must-win games in a row just to make the playoffs while Tampa has been resting at home.  Now Chicago must piece together a pitching rotation while Tampa is set, starting with their best pitcher, James Shields on Thursday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

This series is all about contrasts.  The Rays are the fourth-youngest team ever in postseason history while the White Sox are full of veterans.  Tampa has the better pitching and hitting while the White Sox have more power.  Tampa has a solid bullpen while the White Sox pen has been a mess for the last couple of months.  The question in this series will be whether or not the White Sox can get enough quality pitching to stay in games.  Their pitching staff is not rested and overall they may not have the depth to stay with Tampa.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 playoff road games. The White Sox are 11-1 in their last 12 playoff games. The White Sox are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The White Sox are 7-23 in their last 30 games on field turf. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. The White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 Thursday games. The White Sox are 1-4 in Vazquez’s last 5 starts. The White Sox are 1-10 in Vazquez’s last 11 starts vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 2-5 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. Rays. The White Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

The Rays are 40-11 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 53-17 in their last 70 home games. The Rays are 38-18 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 21-7 in Shields’ last 28 home starts. The Rays are 7-3 in Shields’ last 10 starts vs. the American League Central.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 180 ,  Total  8.5 Under -115

The Over is 5-1 in the White Sox last 6 playoff games. The Under is 21-7-2 in the White Sox last 30 vs. the American League East. The Under is 6-1 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 overall. The Over is 7-2 in the Rays last 9 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 20-6 in the Rays last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 home starts. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 starts vs. the American League Central. The Under is 21-5 in the last 26 meetings between the two teams in Tampa Bay.

Pick Rays 2 units out of 5 units

Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies
Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Brewers - 120 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 115

The Milwaukee Brewers got a huge come from behind win on Wednesday as they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-3, getting two runs in the eighth inning.  Manager Ned Yost has not been one to panic even though his team just completed a 3-7 homestand. “I’ve got my own style and the way that I like to do things,” said Yost, “I think everybody wants to vent and scream and yell, but I just think that it’s more productive for me and my players if we take a calm approach.”  The Brewers are still ahead of the Phillies, Cardinals and the hard charging Houston Astros in the Wild Card race.  They send their top pitcher, Ben Sheets on Thursday at Philadelphia.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Brewers on the Road.

The Phillies will turn to Jamie Moyer on Thursday.  He will be working on three days of rest. “I’ve done it,” said Moyer, “I don’t think it’s that big of an issue. It’s my responsibility. I’m trying to do my job to the best that I can. If it’s on short rest, so be it. Sometimes you can be pretty sharp with an extra day or two extra days or you could be too strong.” Moyer has been the most consistent pitcher for the Phillies, leading the team in wins with 13. “He’s in tremendous shape, and he’s prepared,” Philadelphia manager Jerry Manuel said.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 20-7 in their last 27 road games. The Brewers are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. The Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Brewers are 8-2 in Sheets’ last 10 starts vs. the National League East. The Brewers are 14-5 in Sheets’ last 19 road starts. The Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.

SBG Global Current Line: Brewers - 120 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 115

The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 10-3 in their last 13 home games. The Phillies are 4-0 in Moyer’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Phillies are 5-1 in Moyer’s last 6 starts.

The Under is 14-5-2 in the Brewers last 21 road games. The Under is 36-15-3 in the Brewers last 54 vs. the National League East. The Under is 5-0 in Sheets’ last 5 starts vs. the National League East. The Under is 6-1 in Sheets’ last 7 starts overall. The Under is 5-2 in Sheets’ last 7 road starts. The Under is 4-0 in Sheets’ last 4 starts vs. the Phillies.

The Under is 9-2 in the Phillies last 11 Thursday games. The Under is 17-5-1 in the Phillies last 23 vs. the National League Central. The Under is 9-3-1 in the Phillies last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-0 in Moyer’s last 4 starts vs. the National League Central. The Under is 5-1 in Moyer’s last 6 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia between the two teams.

Pick: Brewers 2units

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays
Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Blue Jays  - 175 ,  Total  9 Under - 120

The New York Yankees are in danger of falling out of the American League playoff race and have a tough task on Thursday as they face Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays.  Halladay is 14-9 on the season with a 2.64 ERA.  He will be opposed by Sidney Ponson who is 7-3 on the season with a 4.19 ERA. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Blue Jays  at Home.

Ponson has gone at least six innings in his last four starts.  He allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Royals in his last start.  He has not allowed more than four runs in each of his last four starts overall.  He may need to do better than that on Thursday as the Yankees face Halladay.  In his last start against the Red Sox, Halladay held Boston to one run on seven hits, pitching his eight complete game of the season.  Halladay is 6-3 with a 1.81 ERA in his last nine starts overall. He is 12-5 with a 2.88 ERA in 29 career games against New York.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Yankees are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. The Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. The Yankees are 7-3 in Ponson’s last 10 starts. The Yankees are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.

SBG Global Current Line: Blue Jays  - 180 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. the American League East. The Blue Jays are 15-7 in their last 22 home games. The Blue Jays are 44-14 in Halladay’s last 58 home starts. The Blue Jays are 37-15 in Halladay’s last 52 starts vs. the American League East.

The Blue Jays are 7-0 in Halladay’s last 7 home starts vs. the Yankees.

The Over is 5-1 in the Yankees last 6 vs. the American League East. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Yankees last 5 road games. The Under is 4-0 in Ponson’s last 4 starts overall.

The Under is 7-1 in the Blue Jays last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 6-1-1 in the Blue Jays last 8 vs. the American League East. The Under is 14-3 in the Blue Jays last 17 home games. The Under is 4-1 in the Blue Jays last 5 overall. The Under is 4-0 in Halladay’s last 4 starts overall. The Under is 9-4 in Halladay’s last 13 starts vs. the Yankees.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto between the two teams.