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Lincecum, Giants -125 get some payback from Rockies on Friday

Losing three of four last weekend in Colorado left a sour taste in the Giants' mouths, and Tim Lincecum will exact a little revenge tonight for San Francisco.

 
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Tampa Bay Rays -127 on the road at Detroit Tigers

Tampa Bay's lineup should feast on Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello when the two playoff hopefuls meet in Motown on Friday night to open a four-game series.

 
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Cleveland Indians +115 beat up on Orioles in Baltimore

Just 9-28 at home in August the last two seasons, the Baltimore Orioles open a four-game series on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians at Camden.

 
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Boston Red Sox -120 to sweep away Chicago White Sox

The Red Sox are 16-5 in the last 21 meetings with the White Sox including 8-1 in the last nine encounters at Fenway Park. Look for Junichi Tazawa to outduel John Danks here tonight.

 
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Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles Over 9½ at Camden

The scoreboard operator will be busy at Camden Yards tonight when the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians open a four-game series.

 
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Los Angeles Dodgers -132 cool off the Colorado Rockies

No question about it, the Rockies are red hot.  But Randy Wolf and the Dodgers will cool them down with a win at Colorado's Coors Field on Wednesday.

 
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Wolf & Dodgers -130 howl in Colorado vs. the Rockies

The Dodgers are 17-10 in Randy Wolf's 27 starts this year, and Los Angeles will bounce back from last night's loss on Wednesday in Game 2 vs. the Rockies.

 
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Scott Kazmir and Rays -115 top Toronto Blue Jays

Tampa Bay is 3-1 in Scott Kazmir's last four starts against Toronto and while the Blue Jays are winless in Marc Rzepczynski's two assignments vs. the Rays.

 
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Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers pile up the runs again.

The Reds and Brewers should have no trouble going Over 9½ when Milwaukee host Cincinnati in Game 2 of their three-game series at Miller Park.

 
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Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants to stay Under 7½

Both the Giants and Diamondbacks have been terrible vs. left-handed pitching over the last 10 games, not that Jonathan Sanchez and Doug Davis need much help in their current forms.

 
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Fenway Slugfest: Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox Over 9½

Boston bats are ringing and Tim Wakefield makes his first start in over a month for Boston tonight when the Red Sox and White Sox play Game 3 of their four-game series.

 
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Detroit Tigers and LA Angels Under 9½ in Anaheim matinee

It's getaway day in Anaheim as the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels conclude their three-game series with a strong matchup on the mound.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals -125 continues home dominance over Astros

St. Louis has beaten Houston eight of their last nine meetings at home, and the Cardinals will continue that dominance against Roy Oswalt and the Astros tonight.

 
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Oakland Athletics +100 with Anderson to get by Seattle Mariners

Brett Anderson has a very bright future, and the future may be now considering that he has allowed three runs or less in nine of 11 starts. Look for the A’s to earn a win in Seattle tonight.

 
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Giants bounce back from tough loss at home against Diamondbacks

San Francisco saw an excellent chance for a win disappear in extra innings last night, and the Giants now need to regroup behind righthander Matt Cain.

 
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Cain and Haren keep Diamondbacks and Giants Under 7

With a pair of aces like San Fran's Matt Cain and Arizona's Dan Haren squaring off, look for the Under to cash when the Giants host the Diamondbacks.

 
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Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox Over 9½ at Fenway

The Red Sox have been scoring runs in bunches lately, and that won't change when Boston hosts Freddy Garcia and the White Sox on Tuesday night.

 
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Jurrjens and Braves have postseason on mind when Padres come to Atlanta

Seven behind Philly in the NL East, and 4½ back of the Rockies in the NL Wild Card race, Atlanta looks to close both gaps this week when the Padres come to town.

 
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Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners to sneak Under 8½ Monday

Vin Mazzaro has had three straight good starts for the A’s while Ian Snell is coming off of his best start as a Mariner. Add in that neither team has faced tonight's starter and go Under.

 
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Roy Halladay and Blue Jays -140 hook the Tampa Bay Rays

Roy Halladay takes to the mound in Toronto tonight when the Blue Jays open a three-game set against Jeff Niemann and the Tampa Bay Rays.

 
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Los Angeles Angels -123 pound Verlander and Detroit Tigers

The Angels are 26-9 in Jered Weaver's last 35 starts at the Big A, and that trend will continue Monday night when LA meets Justin Verlander and the Tigers.

 
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Jered Weaver pitches LA Angels -125 past Detroit Tigers

With a huge advantage playing at home at the Big A in Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels tack on another win Monday night when they host the Detroit Tigers.

 
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Minnesota Twins -105 to make Kansas City Royals see double

The Twins have won four of their last five games, all on the road, as they fight to remain in playoff contention. On the flip side, the Royals have gone 18-41 their last 59 games.

 
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Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals to stay Under 9½

Brian Bannister has pitched much better at home than on the road this year, and he also pitched better in the day, giving him a double benefit today. Carl Pavano is also pitching well.

 
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Dog the Florida Marlins +118 at Atlanta Braves

Ricky Nolasco got off to a slow start for the Marlins, but apparently a trip to the minors did him a world of good. He has been great since returning, and he makes the Marlins the call.

 
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Chalk up Houston Astros -140 over Arizona Diamondbacks

The Astros are going for the weekend sweep of the Diamondbacks, whose bats have been silenced by Houston pitching thus far. Do not look for that to change vs. Bud Norris today.

 
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Houston Astros -148 to fly over Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid

The Astros have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball, and young Bud Norris has shown the poise of a veteran. On the other hand, Jon Garland has been disappointing.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets Under 9½ as Pedro meets old mates

Pedro Martinez has looked good since being called up by the Phillies, and he will have added motivation facing the Mets today. Oliver Perez is also pitching well, so go Under today.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres Under 7 in Petco Park

It should be a typical Petco Park pitching duel Saturday night when two hot pitchers, Chris Carpenter and Kevin Correia, oppose each other. Look for yet another San Diego Under.

 
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Oakland Athletics -108 to even up series vs. Detroit Tigers

Armando Galarraga has been a bust this season after an impressive 2008, while young Tim Cahill has held his own at home this year. The A’s have also dominated the series at home.

 
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Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics stay Under 8½ again Saturday

The Athletics are averaging only 3.70 runs over the last 10 games while the Tigers are averaging 3.80 runs over this same time. With two competent starters and two hot pens, go Under.

 
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Take Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers Over 9½

The Over is 5-0 in Brewers/Nationals games this year, and while John Lannan is having a solid year, he has been hit hard his last three starts. Meanwhile, Mike Burns has a 5.38 ERA.

 
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Cleveland Indians -131 to scalp Seattle Mariners at home

Aaron Laffey has been a bright spot in an otherwise shaky Cleveland pitching staff this season, and he is already 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA vs. Seattle this year. Lay the chalk with the Tribe.

 
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Chalk up Tampa Bay Rays -160 to get past Texas Rangers

Scott Kazmir has a slow start for the Rays this season, but he has pitched much better lately, especially at home where Tampa Bay has won his last five starts. Take the Rays at home.

 
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Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics stay Under 8 at McAfee Coliseum

Edwin Jackson is having an All-Star year  for Detroit while Gio Gonzalez has allowed three runs or less in four of five starts. Both pitchers have also pitched well vs. tonight’s opponent.

 
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New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Under 10½

Andy Pettitte and Brad Penny will be on the mound at Fenway on Friday evening, leading to a winner for Under backers in the Yankees, Red Sox contest.

 
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Pitching prevails: Dodgers and Cubs stay Under 8 in Los Angeles

With both offenses struggling and some very consistent arms on the mound tonight in Game 2, look for the Dodgers and Cubs to stay Under the posted total in LA.

 
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Randy Wolf, Dodgers -145 top Chicago Cubs in Game 2

Russell Martin's grand slam gave the Dodgers the win in Game 1 last night over the Chicago Cubs.  Tonight it's Randy Wolf's turn to be the hero for Los Angeles.

 
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Texas Rangers -1½ to cover Run Line at home vs. Minnesota Twins

The Rangers are trying to avoid losing a series at home here, and this pitching mismatch suggests that they should do so with relative ease. Take Texas on the Run Line in Arlington.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays -155 upset Lester and Red Sox, avoid sweep

No so fast, backers of a Boston broom job.  Brett Cecil and the Blue Jays will avoid the sweep in Thursday when Toronto closes out their three-game series with the Red Sox.

 
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John Lackey leads Angels -155 to sixth-straight win at Cleveland

The Angels continue to put wins on the board, stretching their AL West lead in the process.  Lay the chalk on John Lackey and the Halos tonight in Cleveland against the Indians.

 
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Josh Johnson and Florida Marlins -108 take series finale at Houston

Florida's offense is cooking right along these days and four games short of breaking a 72-year old MLB record.  Back Florida on Thursday in the finale of their series in Houston

 
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Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers slug their way Over 10

When the Twins and Rangers get together you can expect a lot of scoring.  Play the Over tonight in the Lone Star State when Minnesota and Texas finish their four-game series.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers Under 7½ as pitching rules

Clayton Kershaw is one of the best young pitchers in baseball while Adam Wainwright has not allowed more than two earned runs in his last 10 starts. Do not look for much scoring.

 
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Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers Over 8½ at Comerica Park

The Over's have been cashing in Tigers games started by Justin Verlander at home, and with Ian Snell on the hill for the Mariners that trend should continue in Detroit tonight.

 
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Dream Weaver: Los Angeles Angels -120 win fifth straight at Cleveland

Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels look for their fifth straight win as they battle Jeremy Sowers and the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night at The Jake.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals +115 behind Wainwright at Los Angeles Dodgers

The finale of this three-game set in LA will have a super pitching matchup, but the edge goes to the Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals over the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw.

 
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Wainwright, Kershaw duel a dandy to conclude Cardinals series at Dodgers

As far as rubber games go, it’s tough to beat this contest in Los Angeles with two solid young arms squaring off in the Cardinals, Dodgers series finale.

 
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Los Angeles Dodgers -1½ to deal St. Louis Cardinals Run Line loss

Chad Billingsley has been the stopper for the Dodgers this season, and we expect that to be the case again tonight vs. the Cards' Mitchell Boggs, who has a terrible WHIP in his starts.

 
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Colorado Rockies -159 stay on top of NL Wild Card with win at Washington

While they have their sights on the NL West, the Colorado Rockies have the lead in the Wild Card race and will keep that edge with a win at the Nationals tonight.