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MLB Betting Preview: Phillies to win series over Mets on ESPN

Mike Pelfrey has had a monumental collapse for the Mets after a hot start despite his last good outing, and he now must deal with a Philadelphia lineup that is crushing righties.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Brewers and Rockies to go ‘over’ at Coors

Ubaldo Jimenez s having a Cy Young season, but the ‘over’ appears to be undervalued in his starts, especially in Colorado where games are averaging 10.1 runs this year. Go ‘over’.

 
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MLB Betting Preview and Pick: Texas and Boston Red Sox

After splitting with the Yanks in a short two-game MLB betting series, the Texas Rangers now have to battle another AL East power when they face the Boston Red Sox.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Hudson, Kuroda to key ‘under’ in Atlanta

Tim Hudson has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year while Hiroki Kuroda has pitched much better than his 8-10 record. Even with this low posted total, go ‘under’ tonight.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Hudson and Braves Send Dodgers Down in Defeat

Chipper Jones' latest injury probably means the end of his MLB career.  Look for Tim Hudson and the Braves to cash as MLB odds favorites on Friday against the Dodgers.

 
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MLB Betting: Diamondbacks, Brewers ‘over’ in matinee

The Diamondbacks and Brewers combined for six home runs last night including four in a row by Arizona, and with Rodrigo Lopez pitching badly and Randy Wolf being inconsistent, go ‘over’ again.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: D-Backs, Brewers to stay ‘under’ again

The Diamondbacks may be terrible, but their future might be bright as they start their second promising youngster in as many nights tonight in Daniel Hudson. Go ‘under’ again tonight.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Rangers Complete Short Sweep of Yankees

The Rangers beat the norm when the Yankees come to Texas by pulling off a 4-3 win in extra innings on Tuesday.  Now Texas looks for a sweep of New York.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Diamondbacks, Brewers ‘under’ in Miller Park

Barry Enright has yet to allow more than three runs in any of his seven starts, and he facing a depleted Milwaukee lineup tonight. Manny Parra has dominated Arizona, so go ‘under’.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Royals and Angels to sneak ‘under’ in Anaheim

The ‘under’ is 31-10 in the last 41 meetings between the Royals and Angels, and with Kansas City struggling offensively and Sean O’Sullivan knowing the Angels well, go ‘under’.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Cubs and Giants Go 'Over' in Series Opener

Carlos Zambrano makes his return to the Cubs rotation tonight at AT&T Park, and that should lead to enough offense from the Giants to help this game 'over' the number.

 
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MLB Free Play: Red Sox, Yankees ‘under’ on ESPN Sunday

Josh Beckett has looked like his old self in his two starts since coming off of the Disabled List, while A.J. Burnett has pitched much better in July than he did in June. Take the 'under.'

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Dickey to match Halladay for an ‘under’ in Philly

Roy Halladay is a stud, but R.A. Dickey has matched him statistically this season. With both pitchers already holding their opponents today scoreless this year, go ‘under’ the total.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Braves and the ‘under’ to cash in Atlanta

The Giants and Braves have exchanged 3-2 wins in the first two games of this series, and with Tim Hudson and Matt Cain in good form, look for the Braves and ‘under’ to cash here.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Nationals and Dodgers to stay ‘under’ in LA

Livan Hernandez is 8-7 and Hiroki Kuroda is 8-10, but both pitchers have pitched very well this year with very little run support. Look for more of the same tonight, leading to an ‘under’

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Zito and Hanson to key ‘under’ in Atlanta

The Braves took the series opener from the Giants in Atlanta last night, and with both Barry Zito and Tommy Hanson in excellent current form, runs should be hard to come by again.

 
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MLB Free Play: Indians and Red Sox to go ‘under’ at Fenway Thursday

Daisuke Matsuzaka has been on a nice roll for the Red Sox, and he was masterful in his first start vs. Cleveland this year. With young Josh Tomlin impressive for the Tribe, go ‘under’

 
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MLB Free Pick: Texas Rangers Dethrone King Felix and Mariners

Texas right-hander Tommy Hunter looks to bounce back from his first loss of the season when the Rangers take on Felix Hernandez and the Mariners Thursday night.

 
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MLB Free Play: Lester and Masterson to pitch Red Sox and Indians ‘under’

Jon Lester has done his best pitching at home and is facing a weak Cleveland lineup, while Justin Masterson tossed a two-hit shutout in his first start vs. his former teammates.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Mets and Braves to stay ‘under’ again in Atlanta

The ‘under’ is now a perfect 9-0 in all head to head meetings between the Mets and Braves this year and 11-0 the last 11 meetings. Look for more of the same in Atlanta this evening.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Rays Stay Hot Versus Minnesota Twins

Tampa Bay's 4-2 win over Minnesota on Monday pushed the Rays into a deadlock with the New York Yankees in the AL East.  Expect another win over the Twins on Tuesday.

 
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MLB Odds Preview: Ted Lilly Makes Dodgers Debut Versus Padres

Ted Lilly makes his Dodgers debut Tuesday night when a struggling Los Angeles club takes on the division-leading Padres in the second game of their series.

 
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MLB Free Play: Westbrook to begin Cardinals career with an ‘under’

Jake Westbrook should have success vs. a weak Astros lineup in his St. Louis debut, and Brett Myers is having a great year for Houston including three solid starts vs. the Cardinals.

 
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MLB Odds Preview: Giants and Dodgers Get ESPN Sunday Treatment

Hoping to avoid a sweep at the hands of their old rivals, the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the AT&T mound Sunday night to battle the San Francisco Giants.

 
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MLB Free Play: Verlander, Buchholz lead Tigers, Red Sox ‘under’

Justin Verlander and Clay Buchholz were both selected to the All-Star Game this season, and both have had success vs. their respective opponents today. Go ‘under’ the total Sunday.

 
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MLB Betting: Giants Ready Their Brooms for Dodgers

As usual, the trade deadline saw a flurry of action on the final day with both the Dodgers and Giants involved.  The two NL West rivals will now close out the week on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

 
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MLB Free Play: Diamondbacks and Mets to stay ‘under’ at Citi Field

The Diamondbacks and Mets went ‘over’ last night, but both starting pitchers tonight are in good form and both offenses were struggling before last night. Go ‘under’ Saturday night.

 
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MLB Free Play: Happ to kick off Astros career with ‘under’ vs. Brewers

J.A. Happ, acquired in the Oswalt trade from the Phillies, has a bright future in Houston. With the Brewers struggling offensively lately and Houston struggling all year, go ‘under’.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Angels Come Out Fighting Versus Rangers

The Angels dropped three of four to the Rangers in Texas last weekend, and can't afford to drop another series to them this weekend when the two teams meet at the Big A.

 
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MLB Betting Odds: Cardinals and Mets to soar ‘over’

Blake Hawksworth may be the weakest link in the St. Louis rotation, and he is facing a New York Mets offense that has heated up the first two games of this series. Go ‘over’ early this afternoon.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Halladay to key Diamondbacks, Phillies ‘under’

Roy Halladay is having a typically great season save for his W/L record, and his lack of run support helps this ‘under’. With the Phils having never faced Edwin Jackson, go ‘under’.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Padres Pull Even in Series Against Dodgers

The Dodgers picked up a 2-0 win on Tuesday, their third-straight victory.  The streak won't reach four after Clayton Richard and the Padres level the series tonight.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Liriano and Twins to prevail over Greinke and Royals

Zack Greinke may be the reining Cy Young winner, but Francisco Liriano has pitched just as well this year and the Twins bombed Greinke the last time he faced them last month.

 
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MLB Fere Pick: Angels to Rock Clay Buchholz and Red Sox

Desperately Seeking Wins would be a good title for this week's series out in Anaheim between the Red Sox and Angels, two clubs that can't afford to fall any further in the standings.

 
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MLB Odds Preview: White Sox Begin Homestand Against Mariners

The bullet train that was the Chicago White Sox has slowed after earning just four wins on a recent 10-game trek.  The South Siders hope to get back on track at home this week.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Wandy and Leake lead Reds, Astros ‘under’ total

Wandy Rodriguez continues to pitch well at home while Mike Leake is having an excellent rookie year and has already shut down the terrible Houston lineup twice. Go ‘under’

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Mets and Dodgers to soar ‘over’ on FOX

Mike Pelfrey has been simply awful in his last four starts after a hot start this year, wile Carlos Monasterios was recalled from the minors to start for the pitching-short Dodgers. Go ‘over'.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Braves Bounce Back at Florida Marlins

Atlanta blew a golden opportunity to nail a dubya on the board Friday.  The Braves look to get that bad taste out of their mouths Saturday behind Kris Medlen.

 
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MLB Free Play: Giants, Diamondbacks to stay ‘under’ in the desert

Jonathan Sanchez is not a typical fourth starter, as he's allowed three earned runs or less in nine of his last 11 starts, and Edwin Jackson is two for two in Quality Stars vs. the Giants.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Dodgers Short-Handed as Mets Arrive in LA

The Mets are in an offensive rut and the Dodgers have put Manny Ramirez on the DL as the two playoff contenders get set to begin a four-game series in LA.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Rays and Orioles to go ‘over’ total in early matinee

The Rays and Orioles combined to score 21 runs last night, and the starting pitchers this afternoon do not exactly exude confidence. Add in a couple of shaky bullpens and go ‘over’

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Blue Jays and Royals to sneak ‘under’ at Kauffman

Anthony Lerew has been like night and day at home and away in his first few starts in a KC Royals uniform, while Jesse Litsch of the Jays is improving after missing all last season.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: A’s to surprise Red Sox, Dice-K at home

Ben Sheets has turned back the clock lately for the A’s while Daisuke Matsuzaka has been inconsistent for Boston. Add in a cross-country trip for Boston and the A’s are the play.

 
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MLB Free Pick: Giants and Dodgers Renew Rivalry in LA

The Dodgers return home in a funk after dropping all four in St. Louis.  Los Angeles will take on a surging San Francisco Giants club in Monday's series opener.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Giants to finish off four-game sweep of Mets

Johan Santana is looking like his old self, but he has never had success vs. the Giants and he does not figure to get much run support from a struggling lineup. Take the Giants.

 
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MLB Free Play: Chalk up Phillies and Halladay over Cubs on ESPN

Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in baseball despite his 10-7 record, and he is in super form over his last three starts. Look for him to notch his first career win vs. the Cubs.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Dodgers and the ‘under’ to cash in St. Louis

The Cardinals have taken the first three games of the series, but look for LA to avoid the sweep here behind Vicente Padilla, who has been solid including eight shutout innings last out.

 
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MLB Free Play: Braves to get their revenge vs. Brewers tonight

Tim Hudson is having a great year for the Braves, and he has been almost unhittable with a WHIP below 1.00 in his last three starts. Take Atlanta vs. the struggling Narveson.

 
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MLB Betting Preview: Verlander, Carmona keep Tigers, Indians ‘under’

Justin Verlander is one of the best pitchers in the American League while Fausto Carmona would have much better than an 8-7 record if he pitched for a better hitting team Go ‘under’.

 
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MLB Free Play: San Francisco Giants to tame Mets Saturday night

Matt Cain may be 0-4 in his last five starts and the Giants may be 7-11 in all his starts this season, but he still has some of the best stuff in the league and the Mets lineup is struggling.