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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 71^st 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.

Pick Under the total 3 units

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Texas Rangers (52-50) at Oakland Athletics (52-49)
Friday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Athletics - 124 , Total 8.5 Under -120

The Oakland Athletics are happy to finally be home after going 1-5 on their latest road trip. The A’s take a 31-24 home record into Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers. Oakland sends Sean Gallagher to the mound on Friday. He is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA this season.
SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Athletics at Home.

Gallagher faces a Texas offense that is scoring a lot of runs. They lead the majors with 5.46 runs per game. Ian Kinsler leads the league in batting while Josh Hamilton leads the league in RBIs. The Rangers are 2-4 on their nine game road trip. Vincent Padilla goes for his 12^th win for the Rangers on Friday. He is 11-5 with a 4.41 ERA. He is 4-1 with a 4.26 ERA in 10 career appearances against Oakland.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. the American League West. The Rangers are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rangers are 6-0 in Padilla’s last 6 starts vs. the American League West. The Rangers are 7-1 in Padilla’s last 8 road starts. The Rangers are 21-8 in Padilla’s last 29 starts. The Rangers are 6-1 in Padilla’s last 7 starts vs. the Athletics. The Rangers are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Athletics - 124 , Total 8.5 Under -120

The Athletics are 21-9 in their last 30 games as a home favorite. The Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.

The Over is 9-3-1 in Padilla’s last 13 starts vs. the American League West. The Over is 21-8-2 in Padilla’s last 31 road starts. The Over is 20-8-2 in Padilla’s last 30 starts as an underdog. The Over is 27-11-2 in Padilla’s last 40 starts overall. The Over is 4-1 in Padilla’s last 5 road starts vs. the Athletics.

The Under is 5-1 in the Athletics last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Under is 10-3 in the Athletics last 13 home games. The Under is 20-6 in the Athletics last 26 overall. The Under is 8-3 in the Athletics last 11 games as a home favorite. The Under is 5-2 in the Athletics last 7 vs. the American League West.

Pick: Rangers 2units

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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Philadelphia Phillies at Oakland Athletics
Wednesday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Athletics  - 125 ,  Total  8.5 Over -120

The Oakland Athletics host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night with Greg Smith facing Kyle Kendrick.  Smith comes into the game at 4-5 with a 3.51 ERA while Kendrick is 6-3 with a 5.06 ERA.

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

Kendrick did not pitch well in his last outing against the Red Sox, giving up six runs in only three innings. Kendrick usually gets good run support in his starts though as the Phillies have won 10 of his last 12 starts.

Smith has pitched well in most games this season but has very little to show for it.  He has already received five no decisions this season and is 4-5 overall despite an ERA of 3.51.  He has gone five innings in two straight starts allowing just one run each time.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog. The Phillies are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Phillies are 5-14 in their last 19 Interleague games as an underdog. The Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 Wednesday games. The Phillies heading into Tuesday’s game were 0-5 in their last 5 vs. the American League West. The Phillies are 4-0 in Kendrick’s last 4 starts as an underdog. The Phillies are 6-0 in Kendrick’s last 6 road starts. The Phillies are 10-2 in Kendrick’s last 12 starts. The Phillies are 1-7 in Kendrick’s last 8 Wednesday starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Athletics  - 120 ,  Total  8.5 Over -120

The Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite. The Athletics are 61-23 in their last 84 Interleague home games. The Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 games as a favorite. The Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Over is 4-0 in the Phillies last 4 Interleague games as an underdog. The Under is 5-0 in the Phillies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 13-3 in the Phillies last 16 vs. the American League West. The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies last 5 overall. The Under is 7-2 in the Phillies last 9 road games. The Over is 9-3 in Kendrick’s last 12 road starts.

The Over is 6-0-2 in the Athletics last 8 games as a home favorite.

The Over is 4-1-1 in the Athletics last 6 overall. The Under is 8-1-1 in Smith’s last 10 starts overall.

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Oakland Athletics at Arizona Diamondbacks
Thursday, 3:40 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Athletics  - 110 ,  Total  8.5 Over -120

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Oakland Athletics in the final game of a three-game set on Thursday.  Doug Davis takes the mound for the Diamondbacks while the A’s counter with Greg Smith.  Davis is 2-3 on the season with a 3.99 ERA while Smith is 4-5 with a 3.62 ERA.
SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Diamondbacks at Home.

Davis pitched well in his last start against Kansas City, giving up just six hits and four walks in 7 shutout innings but he did not get a decision.  He has not won since late May. Smith went five innings in his last start against the Giants, giving up one run on three hits.  He has never faced Arizona in his career but could have a little extra motivation as Arizona was the team that selected him in the 2005 Draft.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Athletics are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. The Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Athletics are 5-2 in Smith’s last 7 starts as a favorite.

SBG Global Current Line: Athletics  - 112 ,  Total  8.5 Over -125

The Diamondbacks are 5-0 in their last 5 Interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. The Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 Thursday games. The Diamondbacks are 11-5 in their last 16 games as a home underdog. The Diamondbacks are 3-7 in their last 10 home games. The Diamondbacks are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. the American League West. The Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Diamondbacks are 17-5 in Davis’ last 22 home starts.

The Under is 5-0 in the Athletics last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
The Over is 5-1-1 in the Athletics last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. The Over is 7-3-1 in the Athletics last 11 Thursday games. The Under is 45-22-3 in the Athletics last 70 vs. the National League West. The Under is 7-1-1 in Smith’s last 9 starts overall. The Under is 5-1 in Smith’s last 6 road starts.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Diamondbacks last 7 overall. The Over is 9-3 in the Diamondbacks last 12 vs. the American League West. The Over is 11-4-1 in the Diamondbacks last 16 Interleague games. The Over is 22-10-2 in the Diamondbacks last 34 Interleague home games. The Over is 6-2 in Davis’ last 8 home starts. The Over is 11-4 in Davis’ last 15 starts overall. The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona between the two teams.

Pick: DBacks under 8.5 3units

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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

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Oakland Athletics (3-4) at Toronto Blue Jays (4-2)
Tuesday, 7:05 pm Eastern – TSN

SBG Global Opening Line: Blue Jays - 170, Total 8.5 Under -120

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a sweep of the defending World Champion Boston Red Sox over the weekend. They will look to keep their hot streak going as they open up a series against Oakland on Tuesday. The Blue Jays will go with A.J. Burnett while the A’s will counter with Rich Harden. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Blue Jays at Home.

The Blue Jays did just about everything right against Boston in their sweep. “To start off that way, where we’re playing sound defensively, pitching well and to see the bats come in and take advantage of chances, it’s nice to see that early on,” said pitcher Roy Halladay. Jeremy Accardo earned his third save in the Sunday finale. The Blue Jays team ERA through their first six games is 2.94. Burnett had a nice opening game as he defeated the Yankees 5-2 last Wednesday, giving up two runs in six innings. “A.J. was dominating,” manager John Gibbons said, “He threw some good changeups, and he was locked in with some good breaking balls - that was great to see out of him. That’s what he can do, and I’m proud of the guy.” Burnett is 1-1 with a 2.18 ERA in three career starts against Oakland.

Rich Harden will get the start for the A’s. He has been excellent so far this season giving up only one earned run in 11 innings over two starts. He gave up only four hits in five scoreless innings last Wednesday but the A’s couldn’t score and lost the game after he left. Harden has not had much success against Toronto in his career going 0-3 with 5.59 ERA in five starts. The A’s took two of three from Cleveland over the weekend and nearly swept the Tribe but lost 2-1 on Sunday. Last season the A’s won the season series against the Blue Jays 5-4.

SBG Global Current Line: Blue Jays - 170, Total 8.5 Under -120

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Athletics are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a loss. The Athletics are 5-14 in their last 19 overall. The Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 games as an underdog. The Athletics are 7-22 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The Athletics are 2-10 in their last 12 vs. the American League East. The Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 series opening games. The Athletics are 1-11 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 Tuesday games. The Athletics are 7-1 in Harden’s last 8 Tuesday starts. The Athletics are 5-1 in Harden’s last 6 road starts. The Athletics are 37-16 in Harden’s last 53 starts. The Athletics are 4-10 in Hardens last 14 starts as an underdog. The Athletics are 3-9 in Harden’s last 12 starts as a road underdog. The Athletics are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Toronto. The Athletics are 1-4 in Harden’s last 5 starts vs. Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West. The Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 series opening games. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Blue Jays are 64-27 in their last 91 games as a home favorite. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in Burnett’s last 5 starts. The Blue Jays are 1-4 in Burnett’s last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

The Under is 5-1 in the Athletics last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.

The Under is 5-1 in the Athletics last 6 overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Athletics last 5 games as an underdog. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Athletics last 9 road games. The Over is 8-3-2 in the Athletics last 13 vs. the American League East. The Over is 5-2-1 in the Athletics last 8 games as a road underdog. The Over is 5-2-1 in the Athletics last 8 Tuesday games. The Under is 5-2-1 in the Athletics last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The

Over is 5-1 in Harden’s last 6 road starts. The Under is 4-1 in Harden’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in Harden’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 8-3 in Harden’s last 11 Tuesday starts.

The Over is 4-1 in the Blue Jays last 5 vs. the American League West. The Under is 8-2 in Burnett’s last 10 home starts. The Under is 12-3-1 in Burnett’s last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Under is 7-2 in Burnett’s last 9 starts as a home favorite. The Under is 14-5-1 in Burnett’s last 20 starts overall. The Under is 11-4-1 in Burnett’s last 16 starts as a favorite. The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings between the two teams and the Over is 20-8-1 in the last 29 meetings in Toronto.

Pick Under 8.5 3units.