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Oakland A’s +230 to shock Minnesota Twins in matinee

Liriano is a beast that is almost healthy again, but Braden has also pitched well since his recall, and the better Oakland pen makes them worth a play at the odds.

 
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Minnesota Twins (-1½) on the run line vs. Oakland A's

Oakland's offense is averaging less than three runs per game their last 10 while Minnesota is scoring close to six per contest.  Take the Twins at home on the run line.

 
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White Sox -210 to continue rampage against Mariners

Forget the '27 Yankees; the real Murderers Row resides on Chicago's South Side where the powerful White Sox hitters rank at the top of the MLB chart with 182 long balls.

 
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NY Yankees, Blue Jays Under 9½

Five of the last six games at the Rogers Centre between the Yankees and Blue Jays have stayed below the total.  The Under cashes again tonight when Toronto hosts New York.

 
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Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles Over 11 at Camden

Boston's Clay Buchholz and Baltimore's Chris Waters have been struggling, and at a launching pad like Camden Yards, the Red Sox and Orioles should go over the total.

 
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Oakland A’s +180 to upset Twins

Slowey has been solid, but does he merit a -200 price tag here? Gallagher has allowed three runs or less in five of six starts in an Oakland uniform, and he has the support of a very good pen.

 
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LA Angels and Santana, TB Rays and Shields Under 8

The home/away splits for James Shields and Ervin Santana suggest that runs should be at a premium tonight, and with two solid bullpens, go Under in Tampa.

 
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Yankees +115 at Toronto Blue Jays

There's a sense of urgency for the Yankees to get cranking as they sit 5½ games out in the AL Wild Card hunt.  New York as small road pups is the right play in Toronto on Tuesday.

 
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Play Texas Rangers & Detroit Tigers Under 11

The Rangers are without their sparkplug Ian Kinsler and have never faced Tigers rookie hurler Armando Galarraga.  That adds up to an under when Texas hosts Detroit.

 
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Detroit Tigers -112 slug their way past Texas Rangers

Detroit is a perfect 5-0 in their last five meetings with Texas.  That mark should improve to 6-0 after Tuesday when the Tigers look to bash their way past the Rangers.

 
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Blue Jays -135 vs. New York Yankees

It's tempting to back the Yankees when they're underdogs, but don't do it tonight.  With New York slipping out of contention, side with the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Tuesday.

 
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Galarraga, Detroit Tigers -116 cash at Texas Rangers

Detroit's Armando Galarraga has been solid on the road this year, and the wins should continue on Tuesday when the rookie and his Tigers take on the Texas Rangers.

 
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Play Tampa Bay Rays -115 to storm past Angels

Despite the approaching storm, officials expect to get the Angels, Rays game in tonight at The Trop in St. Pete.  Cash your ticket on the Rays when they host the Halos.

 
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San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks Over 9½

Look for the scoreboard to light up out in the desert Tuesday night when Arizona hosts San Diego.  Play the Over at Chase Field as the Padres meet the Diamondbacks.

 
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Pitchers Prevail: Oakland A's and Minnesota Twins Under 8

The Twins' Nick Blackburn and Justin Duchscherer of the A's should prove too strong for the hitters tonight when Minnesota hosts Oakland in the first game of their series.

 
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Pittsburgh Pirates +125 to upset New York Mets, Maine

Paul Maholm is 6-1 with a 3.06 ERA at home, while Maine has not worked deep into games, which should mean an early call to the lousy Mets pen. Go Bucs.

 
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Rangers -111 vs. Detroit Tigers

Scott Feldman has pitched much better at home for the Rangers while Kenny Rogers has been very beatable on the road for the Tigers.  Take Texas in this series opener vs. Detroit.

 
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Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers to slug Over 7½

Both offenses for the Astros and Brewers can send this one over the posted total.  Play the Over at Miller Park on Monday evening when Milwaukee hosts Houston.

 
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Rays -118 clip LA Angels' wings

This very well could be a preview of the eventual ALCS as the Halos travel to the Sunshine State to meet the Rays.  Take Tampa Bay at home Monday night vs. the Angels.

 
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Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles Under 8½ at Camden

Sure, the Orioles have been red-hot on offense, but tonight's pitchers should quiet both lineups.  Play the Under Monday when Baltimore hosts the Boston Red Sox.

 
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Milwaukee Brewers, LA Dodges to stay Under 8 again

Kershaw is living up to the hype for the Dodgers lately, with a 1.44 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in his last four starts. With Suppan pitching well on the road, go Under.

 
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Chicago Cubs -131 to sink Marlins

The Cubs and Marlins have split the first two games of this series, but look for the Cubs to take the rubber match behind Ryan Dempster. Dempster has maintained his hot form while Volstad is better on the road.

 
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Fly with LA Angels -150 at Indians

Not only are the Angels the best team in baseball, but they also have an enormous pitching edge today. Joe Saunders has had a breakthrough season while Jeremy Sowers has an ERA over six. Chalk the Halos.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox to go Over 8½ at +105

Josh Beckett is still the Red Sox ace, but he has befitted by getting great run support this season, as he has a 5.03 ERA at Fenway Park. Look for yet another slugfest.

 
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Pick Cincinnati Reds -105 vs. Cards

Yes, the Cardinals can hit, but the Reds have the better starting pitcher today in Edison Volquez, and Cincinnati also has the better bullpen. Take the Reds at close to a Pick at home vs. Kyle Lohse today.

 
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Houston Astros -106 vs Diamondbacks

Houston's eight-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Friday in Arizona's 12-2 rout.  Look for the Astros' offense to turn it on Saturday night against the Diamondbacks.

 
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Byrd, Boston Red Sox -110 vs. Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays

The Red Sox have been solid at home with a 43-16 record and Paul Byrd got the best of Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay a week ago.  Back Boston with Byrd against Toronto.

 
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John Lackey, LA Angels -142 at Cleveland Indians

Fausto Carmona has struggled for the Indians since his return from the DL.  The Angels definitely have the pitching edge with John Lackey in Cleveland on Saturday.

 
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Phillies -125 at San Diego Padres

Jamie Moyer has posted a 3.81 ERA this year despite pitching half his games in a hitters’ paradise, and he should love pitching in the most pitcher-friendly park in the league. Take the Phillies on the road.

 
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St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds Under 9½ in Queen City

Bronson Arroyo has turned things around nicely after a horrific start this year, and he has done well vs. St. Louis. The Reds have stopped scoring too, so go Under.

 
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SF Giants +135 at Atlanta Braves

San Francisco's Matt Cain has allowed just six earned runs in his last starts covering almost 30 innings, and beat this Atlanta Braves team just 11 days ago.  Go Giants on Friday.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays -105 at Red Sox

Boston has won just twice in the last 10 meetings with Toronto dating back to last season.  Cash the Blue Jays with Roy Halladay on the Fenway mound against the Red Sox.

 
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Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays -105 at Boston Red Sox

Roy Halladay has been solid on the road this season with Toronto 5-2 in his last seven starts away from home.  Back the Blue Jays over the Red Sox in Boston Friday night.

 
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Cincinnati Reds +110 over Pirates

Johnny Cueto has been very inconsistent, but he has looked dominant at times vs. weak lineups, and the Pirates qualify in that regard. Ian Snell has been a major disappointment, so take the Reds as dogs.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers Under 9½ in matinee

Armando Galarraga has been the most consistent pitcher on the Tigers’ staff this year, while Jesse Litsch may regain his old form coming back from the minors.

 
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Play Toronto Blue Jays +158 over Detroit Tigers

Vernon Wells has returned to the Blue Jays lineup to spark what had been a quiet offensive attack.  Take Toronto as the road dogs today against the Tigers in Detroit.

 
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LA Dodgers -131 vs. Phillies

The Phillies have lost three straight while the Dodgers have won three straight to move into a tie for the NL West lead.  Los Angeles is the play at home tonight against Philadelphia.

 
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Shields, Tampa Bay Rays -127 too much for Oakland A's

The Athletics have lost eight of their last 10 at home and they face Rays ace James Shields in Thursday's contest.  Take Tampa Bay on the money line today at Oakland.

 
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Sizzling Brewers & Sheets -105 at San Diego Padres

Coming off their eighth-straight win last night, Milwaukee is to hot for the struggling Padres.  Side with Ben Sheets and the Brewers Thursday at Petco Park in San Diego.

 
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Brewers -105 at San Diego Padres

It's a solid pitching matchup with Milwaukee's Ben Sheets facing Jake Peavy in San Diego.  Look for the Brewers to walk away with their ninth-straight win this afternoon vs. the Padres.

 
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Play San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros Under 9½ (-130)

The sharps have already seen this total and bet it down to 9 runs.  Buy a hook on the number and play Under 9½ when the Houston Astros host the San Francisco Giants.

 
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New York Mets -142 at Nationals

The Mets have played very well in the nations' capital with a 16-5 mark since the start of the 2006 season.  Play New York Wednesday when they visit the Nationals in Washington.

 
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Brewers, Padres to struggle Under 7

C.C. Sabathia has been brilliant since entering the National League, and he now gets to face the worst offense in the league. Josh Banks has also pitched well in this pitcher’s park this year, so go Under.

 
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Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland A’s to stay Under 7½ again at -115

The Rays and the A’s have been two of the best Under teams in the majors, and these teams played a 2-1 game last night. Go Under again tonight in Oakland.

 
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Red Sox -1½ to run past Rangers

Last night's wild 19-17 contest between these two at Fenway gave the Red Sox their fifth straight over the Rangers in Boston.  Jon Lester and the BoSox make it six straight tonight.

 
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Tampa Bay Rays +120 as dogs at Oakland A's

Despite dropping last night's contest in Oakland, Tampa Bay remains on a nice run with 10 wins in their last 13 games.  Ride the Rays this evening against the Athletics.

 
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Pittsburgh Pirates -155 vs. Reds

This one is a no-brainer as Paul Maholm has pitched very well at home in Pittsburgh while Cincinnati's Josh Fogg has been awful on the road.  Play the Pirates Wednesday vs. the Reds.

 
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Cleveland Indians +100 to cash at home vs. Baltimore Orioles

Anthony Reyes will be out to impress his new employers in Cleveland tonight when the Indians take an impressive 25-7 home mark against the Baltimore Orioles into action.

 
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Dodgers +110 at home vs. Phillies

Even though ace Cole Hamels is starting for the Phillies, the wrong team may be favored here considering his recent slump and the raging form that Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw is in now. Take LA tonight.

 
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Cash the Over 9½ when the Angels host the Seattle Mariners

Both the Angels and Mariners have cashed the Over in six of their last eight games.  Play it that way tonight when Seattle takes on the Halos at the Big A in Anaheim.