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Minnesota Twins +125 over Brewers

The Twins have enjoyed playing their interleague natural rivals from Milwaukee, as Minnesota is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. We also feel that Twins starter Slowey has more potential than the erratic Bush.

 
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Play Chicago Cubs & Toronto Blue Jays Over 8

A.J. Burnett has struggled under the dome at the Rogers Centre this season, and Sean Gallagher has been horrible on the road.  Play the Blue Jays and Cubs over the total.

 
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Red Sox -110 at Cincinnati Reds

This series is full of red as Boston travels to Cincinnati for the weekend.  Look for the Red Sox to grab the win in the series opener when they face Aaron Harang and the Reds.

 
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Cincinnati Reds -130 vs. Cardinals

The Reds need this one to avoid being swept at home by the Cardinals.  With the big bats in Cincinnati's lineup, look for them to rebound against Joel Pineiro and St. Louis tonight.

 
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Baltimore Orioles +145 over Red Sox

Few pitchers have pitched in tougher luck than Jeremy Guthrie, who is 3-6 despite a 3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 12 Quality Starts in 14 outings. The O’s have won both of his starts vs. Boston though.

 
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Pick Philadelphia Phillies -110 to salvage one win at Marlins

The Phillies were flying high on a 12-2 run coming into Florida, but they’ve proceeded to lose .the first two games of this series. Look for them to avoid the sweep here.

 
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Indians -180 vs. Minnesota Twins

Aaron Laffey has been tossing solid ball overall, but especially so at home in Cleveland.  Take the Tribe Thursday when the Indians and Minnesota Twins finish their series.

 
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SF Giants +105 at Colorado Rockies

Jonathan Sanchez gives the Giants a huge pitching edge over the Rockies' Greg Reynolds, and at this price you've got to play San Francisco Thursday afternoon at Colorado.

 
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Play Milwaukee Brewers & Houston Astros Under 8½

To Houston fans, Milwaukee's Ben Sheets is known as an Astros Killer.  And with Brian Moehler pitching well for the home team, this afternoon's contest stays Under.

 
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Marlins +100 to sweep Phillies

Last night's exciting win over the Phillies should carry over to the series finale when the Marlins go for a huge sweep.  Follow Florida at home Thursday night against Philadelphia.

 
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Sanchez, San Francisco Giants +110 at Colorado Rockies

It's getaway day in the major leagues, and the Giants will be looking to get away from Colorado without being swept.  Side with San Francisco Thursday against the Rockies.

 
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Peavy, San Diego Padres -140 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Jake Peavy returns from the DL this afternoon for the Padres, and gets to do so in his own home park in San Diego.  That is bad news for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 
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Chicago White Sox +105 over Tigers

Justin Verlander has been the biggest disappointment in baseball this season, as the Tigers are just 2-11 as a team when their projected ace has started. Javier Vazquez has pitched well, so take Chicago.

 
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Dodgers, San Diego Padres to stay Under 7 in snoozer

Chad Billingsley and Randy Wolf are both in excellent form right now, and low scoring games are nothing new for either of these teams. Play the Under, even at seven.

 
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White Sox +105 at Detroit Tigers

After yesterday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers, look for the White Sox to bounce back into the win column tonight when Chicago and Detroit meet in the middle game of their three-game series.

 
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Dempster, Chicago Cubs -144 to stop Jurrjens, Atlanta Braves

With the Cubs 8-0 this season when Ryan Dempster takes to the mound at Wrigley Field, backing Chicago's North Siders is an easy play against the Atlanta Braves.

 
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Kazmir and Rays plus Lackey and Angels spells Under 7

Two of the American League's top hurlers square off this afternoon when Tampa sends Scott Kazmir to the Anaheim mound to face the Angels' John Lackey.  Play the Under.

 
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Houston Astros -110 vs. Brewers

Milwaukee has struggled on the road this season while Houston has been a strong team at home.  Back Brandon Backe and the Astros tonight when they host the Brewers.

 
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Cleveland Indians -133 vs. Twins

Cleveland's Paul Byrd is a much better pitcher at home and Minnesota's Nick Blackburn has been a far worse pitcher on the road, making it easy to side with the Indians over the Twins.

 
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Oakland A’s +110 to upset Yankees

Chien-Ming Wang is being priced as if he is in form here, which he certainly is not, and Dana Eveland has allowed three runs or less in five of his last six starts. The A’s have value as home underdogs.

 
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Dog Oakland Athletics +110 vs. New York Yankees

This will be the first time the Yankees have seen Oakland lefty Dana Eveland, giving him the advantage.  Play the Athletics as home pups Tuesday night versus New York.

 
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Cash Angels -115 at home in Anaheim vs. the Tampa Bay Rays

After a good start to the season, the Rays are struggling on this road trip with four losses in seven games.  Back the Angels at home in Anaheim against Tampa Bay.

 
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Cleveland Indians -174 vs. Twins

C.C. Sabathia presents a much bigger challenge to Minnesota hitters tonight than Scott Baker poses to Cleveland's lineup.  Lay the chalk on the Indians at home versus the Twins.

 
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Follow Florida Marlins +108 vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies are 1-5 in Brett Myers' six road starts this season while the Marlins have won Ricky Nolasco's last four outings.  Follow Florida at home against Philadelphia.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies -120 with Myers to sink Marlins

You may no longer see cheap prices like this on Myers if he continues to pitch to his last two starts, and the Phils have the best pen in baseball. Lay the small wood.

 
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Boston Red Sox -1½ (+103) vs. Orioles

Baltimore's Daniel Cabrera has been an effective pitcher this season, but tonight against Josh Beckett on his own mound in Boston, the Red Sox will pepper the Orioles starter.

 
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White Sox -104 at Detroit Tigers

Ozzie Guillen's rant has lit a fire under the White Sox who have reeled off seven straight wins.  Back Jose Contreras and Chicago tonight on the road at the Detroit Tigers.

 
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Maddux, SD Padres -125 vs Dodgers

Greg Maddux is in great shape right and the Padres have brought the money home in his last four starts.  Side with Maddux and San Diego at home in Petco against the LA Dodgers.

 
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Detroit Tigers -104 vs. Indians

The Tigers are on a bit of a roll and will have the home crowd behind them in Motown tonight against Cleveland's Cliff Lee who has been hittable of late.  Back Detroit vs. the Indians.

 
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Saunders, Angels -150 vs TB Rays

Tampa Bay has been a pleasant surprise this season, but they may be wearing down and the Rays will find the going tough tonight in Anaheim against Joe Saunders and the Angels.

 
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Nats +120 to win one vs. SF Giants

The underdog Nationals have a very good shot of avoiding getting swept at home tonight, as Cain is off his form now and did not pitch well in Washington last time, while Clippard broke in with a bang.

 
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Pittsburgh Pirates +115 vs. D-Backs in early start

Randy Johnson is a shell of his former self, and it does not help that Arizona can’t score right now. Look for Zach Duke to have his third straight good start.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays -165 vs. Mariners

True, it's a lot of chalk to lay on the Blue Jays, but then their opponent is Seattle, so that makes it easier to swallow.  Back Toronto and Jesse Litsch when they host the Mariners.

 
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Take Tigers -110 vs. Cleveland Indians

It's a battle of southpaws tonight in Motown when the Indians send Cliff Lee to the mound against the Tigers' Dontrelle Willis.  Take Detroit as the host team against Cleveland.

 
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Minnesota Twins, White Sox Under 9

Both Slowey and Floyd own a WHIP under 1.00 over their last three starts, and both starters have had strong Under tendencies. Throw in the 25-13 Under run for Chicago and it becomes an easy call.

 
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Play Tampa Bay Rays -129 at Rangers

The surprising Rays have taken the first two games in Texas, and they have done well after putting up five runs or more their previous game this year. Tampa B ay has also had success vs. the AL West.

 
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Giants, Washington Nats go Over 9

Scoring on the east coast has soared with the rise in temperatures lately, and today’s contest in Washington should be no different. With the Nats pitching staff falling apart and Zito going for the Giants, go Over.

 
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Phillies, Atlanta Braves Under 9½

Adam Eaton is finally starting to fulfill his potential while Jorge Campillo is undefeated as a starter in his career. Mix in a couple of good bullpens and go Under.

 
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KC Royals, NY Yankees to go Over 9

The Yankees and Royals combined for 23 runs on Saturday, and Sunday should be another slugfest in humid, 90-degree conditions. With Joba on a pitch count and Grienke struggling, go Over.

 
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Toronto Blue Jays -1½ over Orioles

Roy Halladay is back in peak form, with a 2.25 ERA and a 27/2 strikeout to walk ratio in his last four starts. He has also dominated the Orioles over the years, so play the Blue Jays on the Run Line today.

 
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SF Giants, Washington Nats Under 9

Don’t expect much offense in Washington this afternoon. Barry Zito has improved enough this year to where he should shut down the Nationals offense, and the Giants are facing a first-time starter.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies +125 to sweep Braves on road

This series has been a battle of the bullpens, with the league-leading Phillies pen so far prevailing the first two games. Philadelphia also has the hotter starter today.

 
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Rangers -104 vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Texas loves to face right-handers at home, especially at night, averaging nearly seven runs per game in that situation.  Ride the Rangers to the win Saturday night against the Rays.

 
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Rogers, Detroit Tigers -102 vs. Laffey & Cleveland Indians

Cleveland is 3-4 in their last seven home games and face a crafty veteran this afternoon in Detroit's Kenny Rogers.  Take the Tigers at this price against the Indians.

 
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Texas Rangers -105 vs. TB Rays

The Texas Rangers have two of the most potent bats in the AL with Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley in their lineup.  Back the Rangers at home against the Tampa Bay Rays.

 
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Dog SF Giants +110 at Nationals

With San Francisco's offense on a run, and with lefty Jonathan Sanchez on the hill for them tonight, the Giants are an easy play as road dogs against the Washington Nationals.

 
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Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks -129 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Dan Haren has been as steady as they come this season for Arizona, unlike his Pittsburgh counterpart tonight, Tom Gorzelanny.  Diamondbacks cover at the Pirates.

 
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Philadelphia Phillies +105 to scalp Atlanta Braves again

The Phillies are 10-2 their last 12, and they lead the Major Leagues in bullpen ERA. With starter Kyle Kendrick three for three in Quality Starts vs. Atlanta, take the Phils.

 
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Cubs and Big Z -125 over LA Dodgers

Carlos Zambrano has been very consistent for the Cubs this season, and he has been lights out in Los Angeles over his career, allowing three earned runs in his last four starts here. Take the Cubs today.

 
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Chicago Cubs +105 to upend Dodgers

The Cubs have won 10 of their last 11 games, and they have the best record in baseball at 39-22. This makes them virtually an automatic call vs. the slumping Kuroda and the Dodgers.