Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals | |
- The Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Brewers will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Lohse in this game. Lohse has a 3-6 record and a 3.63 ERA this season.
The Nationals will counter Lohse with Ross Detwiler. Lefthander Detwiler has a 4.13 ERA to go along with a 2-6 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
In their last action, Milwaukee was a 4-0 winner on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on Milwaukee at +230 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 33-49 SU Washington: 42-41 SU
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Next up:
Washington home to Milwaukee, Thursday, July 4 |
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | |
- The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Lannan in this game. Lannan has a 1-2 record and a 4.83 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Lannan with Jeff Locke. Lefthander Locke has a 2.06 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Philadelphia won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Pirates on July 2. Bettors who backed the Phillies at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 40-44 SU Pittsburgh: 51-31 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 2-8 After a win are 4-6 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Philadelphia, Thursday, July 4 |
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays | |
- The fans at Rogers Centre will be treated to a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Max Scherzer will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Scherzer is 12-0 this season with a 3.10 ERA.
It'll be Josh Johnson toeing the rubber for the Blue Jays in this contest. Righthander Johnson is 1-2 with a 5.22 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Detroit was a 7-6 winner in its last match on the road against the Blue Jays. They won as -150 favorites, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors.
Team records:
Detroit: 44-38 SU Toronto: 41-42 SU
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 Toronto most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Toronto Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Detroit Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home Toronto is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Next up:
Toronto home to Detroit, Thursday, July 4 |
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves | |
- The Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Turner Field.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter Ricky Nolasco in this one. Righthander Nolasco is 4-8 this season with a 3.93 ERA.
Nolasco's opponent in this one will be Mike Minor. The Braves lefthander has a 2.98 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Miami lost its last outing, a 11-3 result against the Braves on July 2. Bettors who backed the Braves at -255 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 30-52 SU Atlanta: 49-34 SU
Miami most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 2-8 After playing Atlanta are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 9-1 After playing Miami are 7-3 After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Miami's last 22 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Miami is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to Miami, Thursday, July 4 |
San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox | |
- The San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Fenway Park.
Righthander Edinson Volquez will take the mound for the Padres to start this game. Volquez is 6-6 this season with a 5.50 ERA.
Volquez's opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 4.61 ERA to go along with a 8-4 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for San Diego, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -220 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 4 straight games. Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 40-44 SU Boston: 51-34 SU
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6 Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing San Diego are 7-3 After playing San Diego are 3-7 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Diego's last 13 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Diego's last 14 games on the road San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games when playing San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games at home
Next up:
Boston home to San Diego, Thursday, July 4 |
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets | |
- The Arizona Diamondbacks will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Diamondbacks will trot Randall Delgado out to the mound in this one. Righthander Delgado has a 0-2 record and a 3.50 ERA this season.
It'll be Matt Harvey toeing the rubber for the Mets in this contest. Righthander Harvey is 7-1 with a 2.00 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Diamondbacks were a 9-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got New York at +126 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
Current streak:
Arizona has lost 5 straight games. New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 42-41 SU New York: 35-45 SU
Arizona most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing NY Mets are 4-6 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Arizona are 3-7 After playing Arizona are 7-3 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets The total has gone OVER in 14 of Arizona's last 20 games on the road Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
NY Mets home to Arizona, Thursday, July 4 |
Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox | |
- The Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.
Scott Feldman will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Righthander Feldman is 7-6 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
The White Sox will counter Feldman with Hector Santiago. Lefthander Santiago has a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 3-3 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Orioles were a 5-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the White Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Team records:
Baltimore: 47-37 SU Chicago: 33-47 SU
Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Baltimore are 3-7 After playing Baltimore are 4-6 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games Baltimore is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Baltimore, Thursday, July 4 |
San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds | |
- A winning streak will be on the line for the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday when they battle the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park.
Lefthander Barry Zito will take the mound for the Giants to start this game. Zito is 4-6 this season with a 4.53 ERA.
It'll be Tony Cingrani toeing the rubber for the Reds in this contest. Lefthander Cingrani is 3-0 with a 3.15 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for San Francisco, they were a 3-0 loser as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -178 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games. Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 39-44 SU Cincinnati: 48-36 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games at home Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 17 games
Next up:
Cincinnati home to San Francisco, Thursday, July 4 |
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers | |
- The division rival Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Rangers Ballpark.
Felix Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 8-4 this season with a 2.70 ERA.
Hernandez's opponent in this one will be Derek Holland. The Rangers lefthander has a 3.14 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for Seattle, they were a 9-2 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at +142 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Team records:
Seattle: 36-47 SU Texas: 48-35 SU
Seattle most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 2-8 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Seattle are 8-2 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle's last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Seattle Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Texas's last 18 games at home
Next up:
Texas home to Seattle, Thursday, July 4 |
Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals | |
- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals meet at Kauffman Stadium.
Lefthander Scott Kazmir will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Kazmir is 4-4 this season with a 4.83 ERA.
Kazmir's opponent in this one will be Jeremy Guthrie. The Royals righthander has a 4.11 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 6-5 winner as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Indians at +100 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
Cleveland has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Cleveland: 45-38 SU Kansas City: 38-42 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 Kansas City most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 14 of Cleveland's last 19 games when playing on the road against Kansas City The total has gone OVER in 14 of Kansas City's last 19 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 14 of Kansas City's last 20 games when playing Cleveland Kansas City is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Cleveland, Thursday, July 4 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies | |
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies will meet on the field at Coors Field on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
The Dodgers will give the ball to starter Zack Greinke in this one. Righthander Greinke is 5-2 this season with a 3.94 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Tyler Chatwood who starts for the Rockies. Righthander Chatwood is 4-1 with a 2.13 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Dodgers were an 8-0 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Rockies. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -140 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games. Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 39-43 SU Colorado: 41-43 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Colorado are 7-3 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Colorado most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Colorado LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers Colorado is 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Next up:
Colorado home to LA Dodgers, Thursday, July 4 |
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins | |
- The New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Target Field.
The Yankees will trot CC Sabathia out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Sabathia has a 8-6 record and a 4.15 ERA this season.
The Twins will counter Sabathia with PJ Walters. Righthander Walters has a 6.03 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
In their last action, New York was a 7-3 winner on the road against the Twins. Bettors on New York at +103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games. Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 44-39 SU Minnesota: 36-44 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to NY Yankees, Thursday, July 4 |
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros | |
- A winning streak will be on the line for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday when they battle the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Fausto Carmona will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Carmona is 4-9 this season with a 4.98 ERA.
The Astros will counter Carmona with Bud Norris. Righthander Norris has a 3.35 ERA to go along with a 5-7 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were an 8-0 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rays at -189 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games. Houston has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 45-39 SU Houston: 30-54 SU
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 Before playing Houston are 8-2 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4 Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, July 4 |
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Angels | |
- The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium.
Shelby Miller will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Righthander Miller is 8-6 this season with a 2.79 ERA.
Miller's opponent in this one will be Jerome Williams. The Angels righthander has a 3.52 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Angels on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Angels at -122 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 2 straight games. Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 49-33 SU Los Angeles: 40-43 SU
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Angels are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 3-6 After a loss are 6-4 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 4-5 After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing St. Louis The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home
Next up:
LA Angels home to St. Louis, Thursday, July 4 |
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics | |
- The Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at O.co Coliseum in an interleague contest.
Righthander Matt Garza will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Garza is 3-1 this season with a 3.83 ERA.
Starting this game for the Athletics will be Bartolo Colon. The righthander has a 2.79 ERA to go along with a 11-2 record this season.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Chicago lost its last outing, an 8-7 result against the Athletics on July 2. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -220 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Current streak:
Oakland has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 35-46 SU Oakland: 49-35 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Oakland are 5-2 After playing Oakland are 5-1 After a loss are 6-4 Oakland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 0-6 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games at home |
AMERICAN LEAGUE - Η περσινή χρονιά μπορεί άνετα να χαρακτηριστεί ως μια «τρελή» σεζόν για την American League. Η είσοδος στα Πλέι Οφ των Μπάλτιμορ Όριολς και των Όκλαντ Αθλέτικς σόκαρε τους πάντες. Κάτι που δεν κατάφεραν οι «βασιλιάδες» Λ.Α. Έιντζελς όπως όλοι θα περίμεναν. Ήρθαν πραγματικά τα πάνω κάτω. Άραγε κατά τη φετινή σεζόν θα επιστρέψουν τα πράγματα στο φυσιολογικό ρυθμό, όσον αφορά τις ομάδες που θα προχωρήσουν; Ή θα έχουμε και πάλι εκπλήξεις; Σύμφωνα με τα μέχρι τώρα δεδομένα, με τις προσθήκες, τις αποχωρήσεις, τους σχεδιασμούς στα ρόστερ των ομάδων, θα μπορούσαμε κάλλιστα να δούμε και πάλι μια κανονική περίοδο γεμάτη ανακατατάξεις. Θα δούμε άραγε τα λεγόμενα φαβορί να παίρνουν το εισιτήριο για τα Πλέι Οφ ή θα έχουν την τύχη των Έιντζελς; Οι απαντήσεις θα δοθούν στη συνέχεια. Μετά την προσθήκη Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, RA Dickey και Melky Cabrera αυτό εκτός εποχής, η Blue Jays είναι έτοιμοι να κυριαρχήσουν στην AL East. Οι Ν.Υ. Γιάνκις δείχνουν «γερασμένοι», στους Μπόστον Ρεντ Σοξ επικρατεί προς στιγμή ένα αγωνιστικό «χάος», οι Μπάλτιμορ Όριολς είναι απίθανο να κάνουν τα «μαγικά» τους όπως στη σεζόν 2012, ενώ οι Τάμπα Μπέι Ρέις είναι μεν ταλαντούχοι αλλά όχι στο επίπεδο των Μπλου Τζέις του Τορόντο. Προβάδισμα στην AL Central έχουν οι Ντιτρόιτ Τάιγκερς. Με τους Miguel Cabrera και Prince Fielder, τον Victor Martinez που επιστρέφει από τραυματισμό, τον Torii Hunter και τον Justin Verlander οι «Τίγρεις» μπορούν πάνε πολύ ψηλά. Από τους υπόλοιπους της Division, μόνον οι Κλήβελαντ Ίντιανς δείχνουν ικανοί να τους κοντράρουν. Στην AL West αναμένεται να κυριαρχήσουν οι Λ. Α. Έιντζελς, που με μία και μόνο δυνατή προσθήκη βελτιώθηκαν σημαντικά. Μιλάμε για τον Josh Hamilton που μαζί με τους Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Marc Trumbo θα είναι ο φόβος όλων των αντιπάλων. Τέξας Ρέιντζερς και Κλήβελαντ Ίντιανς είναι πιο κοντά στο προκριθούν ως επιλαχόντες (Wild Card).
NATIONAL LEAGUE - Και στη National League όλο και θα υπάρξει κάποια ομάδα έκπληξη που θα ταρακουνήσει το πρωτάθλημα. Όπως βεβαίως υπάρχουν και ομάδες φαβορί που θα διεκδικήσουν την πρωτιά και την πρόκριση στα Πλέι Οφ. Μπορεί στην NL East οι οπαδοί των Ατλάντα Μπρέιβς να… καμαρώνουν πως έχουν τα αδέλφια Upton, αυτοί των Φιλαδέλφεια Φίλις να θυμίζουν σε όλους ότι εξακολουθούν να έχουν Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee και Cole Hamels, όμως στα «χαρτιά» δεν υπάρχει πιο ισορροπημένη ομάδα από τους Ουάσινγκτον Νάσιοναλς. Με Gio Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg (και οι δύο υποψήφιοι για το βραβείο Cy Young) Drew Storen, Rafael Soriano και τα΄ άλλα… παιδιά, αναμένεται να είναι το μεγάλο φαβορί. Στην NL Central, οι Σινσινάτι Ρεντς είναι η ομάδα με τις λιγότερες αδυναμίες. Η προσθήκη του Shin-Soo Choo θα βοηθήσει πολύ την υπόλοιπη «παρέα» που αποτελείται από τους Johnny Cueto, Mat Latos, Bronson Arroyo και τον Homer Bailey. Παίζοντας την καλύτερη άμυνα από τους υπόλοιπους της Division, είναι σε θέση να κάνουν όλα όσα πρέπει ώστε να επαναλάβουν την περσινή τους πετυχημένη πορεία που πήραν τον τίτλο της Central. Στην NL West, μπορεί να υπάρχουν οι δύο φορές πρωταθλητές τα 3 τελευταία χρόνια Σ. Φρανσίκσκο Τζάιεντς, όμως εκείνοι που δικαιούνται να είναι το μεγάλο φαβορί είναι οι Λ.Α. Ντζότζερς. Η ομάδα μπορεί να υπερηφανεύεται που έχει έχει τους Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke και Josh Beckett στο starting rotation. Όλοι περιμένουν πάρα πολλά φέτος από τους Ντότζερς.
Τα ΦΑΒΟΡΙ σύμφωνα με τις ΑΠΟΔΟΣΕΙΣ
Στο νέο κουπόνι της ΟΠΑΠ Α.Ε. που κυκλοφορεί, υπάρχουν οι αποδόσεις του ΝΙΚΗΤΗ ΔΙΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗΣ στο Πάμε Στοίχημα Μπέιζμπολ, εγκαινιάζοντας έτσι τυπικά τη νέα σεζόν της MLB. Είναι βέβαια νωρίς να πούμε από τώρα ποιά ομάδα θα καταφέρει στο τέλος της σεζόν να κατακτήσει το πρωτάθλημα. Οι επίσημοι αγώνες ξεκινούν την Πρωταπριλιά και ήδη οι ομάδες βρίσκονται στο στάδιο προετοιμασίας πάιζοντας βέβαια και αρκετά φιλικά παιχνίδια.
Οι μισές ομάδες προετοιμάζονται στην Αριζόνα, διαγωνιζόμενες μεταξύ τους σε ένα άτυπο πρωτάθλημα την Cactus League, ενώ οι υπόλοιπες στη Φλόριντα, στο άτυπο πρωτάθλημα της Grapefruit League. Η αλήθεια είναι πως δεν μπορεί κάποιος να βγάλει επαρκή συμπεράσματα βλέποντας τις βαθμολογίες των πρωταθλημάτων αυτών. Είναι λογικό στην προετοιμασία οι ομάδες να κάνουν δοκιμές, να δοκιμάζουν σχήματα, Pitchers και βέβαια να μην πιέζουν αγωνιστικά τους παίκτες-κλειδιά. Θα έχουν άλλωστε μπροστά τους έναν "γολγοθά" 162 αγωνιστικών της κανονικής περιόδου, οπότε είναι υποχρεωμένοι οι προπονητές να φτιάξουν τα πλάνα τους με διαφορετικούς στόχους. Μην ξεχνάμε ότι υπάρχουν τραυματισμοί ακόμα και στη διάρκεια της προςτοιμασίας. Όλα αυτά αναμένεται να παίξουν το ρόλο τους, προσθέτοντας βέβαια στη σκέψη μας και τις μεταγραφές που πραγματοποιήθηκαν στη διάρκεια της χειμερινής διακοπής.
Μια πρώτη εικόνα που έχουμε και από το κουπόνι της ΟΠΑΠ όσο και από τις αποδόσεις που ήδη κυκλοφόρησαν στο Λας Βέγκας, μας επιτρέπει να πούμε πως τα λογικά φαβορί για την κατάκτηση του πρωταθλήματος συμπίπτουν πάνω - κάτω στο μυαλό των μπουκμέικερς. Στην πρώτη λοιπόν εξάδα των ομάδων που χρήζονται ως φαβορί βλέπουμε τους Ντιτρόιτ Τάιγκερς, Τορόντο Μπλου Τζέις, Ουάσιγκντον Νάσιοναλς, Σινσινάτι Ρεντς και τις δύο ομάδες του Λ.Άντζελες, Έιντζελς και Ντότζερς.
Ειδικά για την κατάκτηση της πρωτιάς στην American League, προηγούνται - πάντα σύμφωνα με τις αποδόσεις των μπουκμέικερς στο Λας Βέγκας - οι Τορόντο Μπλου Τζέις με απόδοση 4.75, οι Ντιτρόιτ Τάιγκερς με 5.25 ενώ οι Λ.Α. Έιντζελς είναι τρίτοι σε απόδοση με 5.50.
Στην National League πιθανοί νικητές φέρονται οι Ουάσινγκτον Νάσιοναλς με 4.50 απόδοση και ακολουθούν Λ.Α. Ντότζερς με 5 και οι Σινσινάτι Rεντς με 7.
Πιο αναλυτικά, περνώντας στα φαβορί για την κατάκτηση της πρωτιάς σε κάθε Division - σύμφωνα με τους μπουκμέικερς του Λας Βέγκας - βλέπουμε:
Στην AL East τους Τορόντο Μπλου Τζέις να προσφέρονται ως πιθανοί νικητές με απόδοση 2.60 ακολουθούμενοι από τους Τάμπα Μπέι Ρέις με 3.75. Οι περιβόητοι Ν.Υ. Γιάνκις βρίσκονται στην 3η θέση με 4 ενώ ακόμα πιο πίσω είναι οι Μπόστον Ρεντ Σοξ 6.50. Ουραγοί οι Μπάλτιμορ Όριολς με απόδοση 9.50
Στην AL East τους Τορόντο Μπλου Τζέις να προσφέρονται ως πιθανοί νικητές με απόδοση 2.60 ακολουθούμενοι από τους Τάμπα Μπέι Ρέις με 3.75. Οι περιβόητοι Ν.Υ. Γιάνκις βρίσκονται στην 3η θέση με 4 ενώ ακόμα πιο πίσω είναι οι Μπόστον Ρεντ Σοξ 6.50. Ουραγοί οι Μπάλτιμορ Όριολς με απόδοση 9.50
Στην AL Central καυτό φαβορί για την πρωτιά προσφέρονται με 1.36 οι Ντιτρόιτ Τάιγκερς με μεγάλη μάλιστα διαφορά από τους Σικάγο Γουάιτ Σοξ που προσφέρονται στο 7 και τους Κάνσας Σίτι Ρόυάλς με 7.50. Κλήβελαντ Ιντιανς με 11 και Μινεσότα Τουίνς με 16 είναι πολύ πιο πίσω.
Στην AL West Divison, πρώτο φαβορί είναι οι Λ.Α. Έιντζελς με απόδοση 1.67 και ακολουθούν οι Τέξας Ρέιντζερς με 3.25, οι Όκλαντ Αθλέτικς με 6, οι Σιάτλ Μάρινερς με 16 και ουραγοί όπως όντως είναι αναμενόμενο άλλωστε οι Χιούστον Άστρος με 51 απόδοση.
Στην κορυφή της NL East όσον αφορά τις αποδόσεις ως φαβορί είναι οι Ουάσινγκτον Νάσιοναλς με απόδοση 1.91, με τους Ατλάντα Μπρέιβς να ακολουθούν με 3.25. Κοντά σχετικά στις προτιμήσεις οι Φιλαδέλφεια Φίλις με 4 απόδοση. Ουραγοί σε αυτήν την Division οι Ν.Υ. Μετς με 16 και οι Μαϊάμι Μάρλινς με 41.
Στη NL Central οι μπουκμέικερς "βλέπουν" φαβορί τους Σινσινάτι Ρεντς προσφέροντας απόδοση 1.71 με τους Σ. Λούις Κάρντιναλς να ακολουθούν με 3.25. Οι Μιλγουόκι Μπρούερς έχουν απόδοση 7.50, οι Πίτσμπουτγκ Πάιρετς 11 και τελέυταίοι οι Σικάγο Καμπς με 16.
Στην NL West προσφέρονται ως πρώτο φαβορί οι Λ.Α. Ντότζερς με απόδοση 1.80 και τους ακολουθούν οι περσινοί πρωταθλητές Σ. Φρανσίσκο Τζάιεντς με 2.75. Οι Αριζόνα Ντάιαμοντμπακς έχουν 7.50, οι Σ. Ντιέγκο Πάντρες 16, ενώ οι ουραγοί Κολοράντο Ρόκις προσφέρονται με απόδοση 23.