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Rockies to cash at Marlins

The Rockies look to leave the Sunshine State with a series win tonight when they conclude their set with the Marlins.  Lay the small chalk on Colorado in this one at Florida.

 
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Fish to scale Rockies in Florida

Miguel Cabrera has been a thorn in Colorado's side.  Look for the Marlins' slugging third sacker to lead Florida to a win at home tonight when they face Jason Hirsh and the Rockies.

 
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Guthrie & O's the play in Boston

It's getaway day at Fenway as the Red Sox and Orioles conclude their three-game set.  Back Baltimore behind rookie right-hander Jeremy Guthrie when he faces Boston this afternoon.

 
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Rockies, Marlins to slug Over 9½ (-120)

The Marlins have been one of the better Over teams in the league, especially at home. With two struggling pitchers on the hill, look for more of the same.

 
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Orioles, Red Sox to stay Under 9½

The Under is 11-6 in all games started by Baltimore’s Guthrie this season, as well as 4-0 in Wakefield’s last four home starts. Look for another Under here.

 
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Chalk up Indians -176 at home vs. Rangers

The Indians have the advantage of facing Gabbard for the second time in a week today, so look for them to rough him up again and avoid the home sweep.

 
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Cubs to keep cranking out wins

The Cubs moved into first place in the NL Central by percentage points with a win over the Phillies yesterday.  Look for that momentum to carry over for Chicago again this afternoon.

 
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Ride Rockies to win at Marlins

The MLB expansion class of 1993 meets in Florida tonight when the Marlins host the Rockies.  Make your play on Colorado with big Jason Hirsh on the mound in this contest.

 
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Play Pittsburgh to slow St. Louis

Home dogs are always inviting, and that's certainly the case this evening for the Pirates.  Play Pittsburgh at home in PNC Park to end the Cardinals' four-game winning streak.

 
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Tex, Braves to tomahawk Astros

Newly acquired Mark Teixeira will be hoping to make a splash in his Braves debut tonight.  Atlanta should come away an easy winner over the hapless Houston Astros at Turner Field.

 
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Make wampum on Braves vs Astros

Armed with a beefed-up roster following yesterday's trades, and off a 12-4 rout last night, look for the Braves to extend the Houston Astros' road woes this evening in Atlanta.

 
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Moyer, Phils the play at Wrigley

The Phillies look to get back in the win column and continue their recent success at Wrigley Field tonight.  Play Philadelphia with Jamie Moyer on the mound this evening in Chicago.

 
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Looper, Cards to pop Pirates

Right-hander Braden Looper gives St. Louis a big advantage on the mound tonight in Pittsburgh.  Lay the small chalk on the Cardinals when they take on the Pirates at PNC Field.

 
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Mariners, King Felix to pound Angels

After seeing his brother Jeff clocked last night in the Mariners' 8-0 loss to the Angels, it's Jered Weaver's turn to take the loss tonight for the Halos.  Back the Mariners at home.

 
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Back Braves -135 to skin Astros at home

Carlyle has been in sharp form at home, with a six to one strikeout to walk ratio in his last three starts in Atlanta. With Rodriguez struggling away, play the Braves.

 
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Diamondbacks, Padres to go Over 8 (-115)

Both Owings and Wells have some ugly numbers lately, so both the Arizona and San Diego bats could easily awaken tonight. Go Over this modest number.

 
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Mets, Brewers Under 9 as Perez, Vargas square off

Oliver Perez is a Comeback Player of the Year candidate, while Claudio Vargas has been much better at home. Take the Under, as runs should be hard to come by.

 
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Cubs get back in win column tonight

The Cubs were handcuffed last night by Philadelphia's Cole Hamels.  That won't happen tonight with the Phillies throwing Adam Eaton.  Chalk this one up to Chicago at home in Wrigley.

 
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Dodgers, Penny to dump Giants

The Dodgers are money this season when they have Brad Penny on the mound.  Lay the juice on Los Angeles this evening when they host their rivals from up the coast in San Fran.

 
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Carmona & Tribe the play vs Rangers

The Rangers are watching another season go down the chute and trading away a couple of stars recently isn't going to help morale this evening in Cleveland against Fausto Carmona.

 
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Jays the play at the Rays

Look for the Blue Jays to get back on track tonight after last night's loss.  Take Toronto as small road favorites in this one to beat the Devil Rays at home in Tampa at The Trop.

 
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Bedard, O's the bet at Boston

It's a battle of staff aces tonight in Beantown.  Take the value on the dogs tonight when Erik Bedard pitches the Baltimore Orioles past Josh Beckett and the Red Sox in Fenway.

 
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Cash on Cards at Pirates tonight

The Pirates may be home in Pittsburgh in front of the home crowd, but their losing ways will continue this evening when the St. Louis Cardinals arrive at PNC Park for a 3-game set.

 
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Tigers, Athletics Under 7½ as starters dominate

A couple of Cy Young candidates hook up when Haren faces Verlander in Oakland tonight. Take the Under here, as runs should be at a premium.

 
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Bet Braves to batter Astros

The white flag has all but gone up officially in Houston for this season, and the Astros are horrible on the road.  Back the Braves at home in Atlanta's Turner Field this evening.

 
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Play Cubs -126 to foil Phillies

The Chicago Cubs have won each of Jason Marquis’ last six starts, and they are still 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. right-handed starters. Lay the modest chalk here tonight.

 
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Go with Giants +162 to surprise Dodgers

Lowry has pitched much better on the road than at home this year, and Penny’s annual second half decline has begun. Take the Giants as a nice-sized dog.

 
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Chalk up Indians -220 to scalp Rangers

Carmona beat McCarthy in Texas less than two weeks ago, and he has been almost unhittable in his last three starts. Lay the big wood with the Tribe.

 
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Giants, Dodgers to soar Over 7½ (-112)

The Dodgers have given Penny excellent run support, and they have hit southpaws like Lowry well all year. The Giants should score some too, so go Over.

 
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Lilly & Cubs to top Hamels, Phils

The Cubs have fought their way back to just a half-game out of the NL Central lead.  A win tonight can push them into a 1st-place tie; look for Ted Lilly to deliver at home vs the Phils.

 
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Royals +110 with Meche to stun Twins

The Royals are an enticing underdog tonight, as Meche is having a much better year than Baker, and the offenses are worlds apart lately, so back Kansas City.

 
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Cubs -108 with Lilly to shut down Phillies

Ted Lilly is quietly having a great season for the Cubs while Cole Hamels may be a tad over-hyped for the Phillies. Take the red-hot Cubs at a great price.

 
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Royals & Meche, Twins & Baker Under 9

The Royals and Twins have tended to play low scoring games recently, especially here in Minnesota where the Under is 13-2-1 last 16. Look for more of the same.

 
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Cubs -108 to stay hot on ESPN

The Cubs have now caught the Brewers in the division, and they should keep the pressure on tonight with their hottest pitcher Lilly hurling vs. the Phillies.

 
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Cubs with Zambrano, Reds to stay Under 9

Carlos Zambrano leads the National League in wins with 13, and he has gone 10 straight starts of allowing three runs or less. With Belisle decent lately, go Under.

 
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Dodgers, Rockies Under 10 in the altitude

Both Billingsley and Jimenez are in fine form, and Coors Field has become a more honest park than ever before. Look for the seventh straight Under in this series.

 
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Back the Brewers at Cardinals

The Brewers will be facing a pitcher they have already beaten twice this year while the Cards will be seeing a hurler for the first time ever.  Make your play on Milwaukee at St. Louis.

 
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Cash with Cubs at Cincinnati

Right-hander Carlos Zambrano gives Chicago a leg up in Cincinnati this afternoon against the Reds' Matt Belisle.  Chalk this game up to the Cubs behind their ace starter.

 
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O's, Cabrera to dog Yankees

Daniel Cabrera will try and repeat his last start, a one-hitter over seven innings versus Tampa, today when he takes the mound for the O's in Baltimore to face Chien-Ming Wang and the Yanks.

 
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Zambrano, Cubs to pop Reds

Coming off an 8-1 win on Saturday, look for the Cubs to keep their winning ways going strong today.  Cash with the surging Chicago Northsiders today in Cincinnati against the Reds.

 
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Play Phillies to broom Bucs

The Pirates are in a rut overall and struggling mightily on the road, especially in previous trips to Philadelphia.  Back the Phillies at home when they finish their sweep of Pittsburgh.

 
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Athletics +130 with Dinardo to upset Mariners

The underdog Athletics hold the pitching edge today, as Dinardo has a great 2.41 ERA this season while Washburn is struggling. Look for an upset here.

 
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Back Braves -133 with Hudson to snake Diamondbacks

Tim Hudson is now in excellent form after a dry spell, and he has dominated the Diamondbacks in the past. Back the Braves vs. Hernandez.

 
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Bet Braves -135 to avoid Diamondbacks sweep

Hudson is in solid current form and has a 1.91 ERA vs. Arizona. Conversely, Hernandez has been hittable lately and has struggled with Atlanta, so go Braves.

 
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Tigers -129 to roar at Angels on ESPN

Bonderman is the Tigers ace, and he looks to play the role of stopper today. Considering his success against the Angels last time, look for Detroit to prevail.

 
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Lay it on Lester, Sox at Rays

Jon Lester's inspiring comeback from cancer continues tonight in Tampa.  Back Boston in this one as the Red Sox look to continue a successful road trip versus the Devil Rays.

 
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Dog the Devil Rays +110 with Shields vs. Red Sox

The Red Sox have not fared well either in domes or on artificial turf, and they are just 7-12 in their last 19 games at Tampa Bay. Play the Rays with Shields.

 
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Cardinals +111 to fly over Brewers (Game 2)

Capuano has been struggling badly on the road this season, and the Milwaukee team has had a tough time on the road in general, so play the Cardinals in Game 2.

 
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Ride Reds -119 with Harang over Cubs

Harang has been brilliant as of late, as he now has a six to one strikeout to walk ratio after his 10-inning performance Monday. Play the Reds again here vs. Marshall.

 
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Brewers -112 to ground Cardinals (Game 2)

Yes, the Brewers have lost Capuano’s last 11 starts, but he looks fully healthy now after tossing a gem Monday. Play Milwaukee vs. the 0-10 Reyes.